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gold-bug		Posted : Friday, 27 March 2015 8:36:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 5/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 9 Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 13 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Found my first specimen whilst out detecting last weekend. I wasn't having much luck with my detector finding only one small piece earlier that day. So I decided to open up a likely looking crevice, however the loose wash suggested someone else had beaten me to it. Put the detector through it and got a good gold signal. I flicked out all the overburden thinking any gold would be wedged down in the crevice. Rescanned the crevice to find the signal had gone. I then checked the overburden i discarded to reveal a 2.5 gram specimen. Pretty stoked not sure how much gold is in it but a similar sized piece of quarts weighed around a gram. The other photo shows my finds over the last year or so (50 grams). I've had a detector for a bit over a year now and most of the bigger pieces have been detected. I hope to above two ounces before winter sets in ! File Attachment(s): P1010890.JPG P1010887.JPG P1010888.JPG P1010886.JPG

tasmangold		Posted : Saturday, 28 March 2015 7:12:17 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 14/03/2015(UTC) Posts: 23 Location: nelson Thanks: 10 times Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 7 post(s)		wow some nice looking gold there , well done

Greg		Posted : Sunday, 29 March 2015 12:52:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 28/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Auckland Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hey Gold Bug- great finds there for sure! What region are you in? (not asking for any secret spots). Ive recently bought a Garret AT Gold (have pans and backpack sluice too) and looking to give it a good work out. If you ever a need a tag along buddy in the later future - let me know ...... I have just had two SI trips this year (from Auck) so wings are a little clipped atm. Fantastic specimens! Greg.

1864hatter		Posted : Sunday, 29 March 2015 6:39:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Nice one, I am still to find a specimen... I have found one tiny one but one like that would be nice.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

gold-bug		Posted : Monday, 6 April 2015 12:51:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 5/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 9 Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 13 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Greg, I'm in Marlborough. Next time your heading south feel free to send me a PM. Thanks Hatter, well I'm yet to find a 1 ounce nugget! Found a few new spots if your keen to meet up for a detecting mission next time you're down south.

Greg		Posted : Thursday, 9 April 2015 11:15:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 28/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Auckland Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hey Gold Bug, Thanks! - I will do that next time I get a chance to head down that way. Ive got an old mate in Havelock that I go hiking with occasionally and had a great time doing the tracks around Lake Chalice and Goulter river 3 years ago. I imagine the goldy areas are more likely in the northern Marlborough zones. Keep up the great discoveries! Greg.

kiwisouth		Posted : Friday, 10 April 2015 12:27:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 3/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 326 Location: Blenheim (Renwick) Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 83 post(s)		Gidday, I'd like to give my XP Deus a run sometime, so if you want to catch up, let me know. Only gold I find is in Murchison amongst the moss and crevices
		Nulli Illigitimi Carborundum
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waka		Posted : Tuesday, 28 April 2015 1:24:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 16/04/2013(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: south island Thanks: 14 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 6 post(s)		Very nice stuff gold-bug.I bet it made you all warm and tingley.I have an xtere705 goldpac and yet to make my first gold find with it.Well done.
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