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Dansy's pass gold

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Thursday, 18 August 2011 3:17:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		this is some of the gold i got panning at dansy's pass holiday park..small flakes but gold just the same...even my dog hunted for it..lol...my hole at the camp was about 2 foot deep at that stage..lol..it got deeper..and the flakes seem to get a bit bigger as i got further down. Edited by user Thursday, 18 August 2011 3:22:43 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified nzpoohbear40 attached the following image(s):
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

gingerbreadman		Posted : Thursday, 18 August 2011 3:37:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		Cool...i like the dedication from the dog....u should get a nugget let him sniff it then unlesh him !!

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Thursday, 18 August 2011 3:42:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		ya i have another pic of him somewhere just his tail is sticking out of the water..and he stays down for a bit..he loves it. nzpoohbear40 attached the following image(s):
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

overdog		Posted : Thursday, 18 August 2011 5:40:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/03/2010(UTC) Posts: 418 Location: nelson Thanks: 69 times Was thanked: 82 time(s) in 68 post(s)		A GOLDEN retriever if Im not mistaken (",) How does that spade of yours stand up to serious use?

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Thursday, 18 August 2011 7:08:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		not good..i have a new one now...it lasted awhile but once the handle broke off it made it to sharpe on the end to use...,,but other than that it worked great. Oh and he was a golden Lab...i no longer have him.. Edited by user Thursday, 18 August 2011 7:09:08 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

madsonicboating		Posted : Tuesday, 23 August 2011 11:01:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 674 Thanks: 187 times Was thanked: 157 time(s) in 127 post(s)		Great collection of pics there looks like a bloody nice place to stay!!
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 23 August 2011 11:40:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		it is a great place to stay for the whole family...there is the playgrounds and swimming hole for the kids and right down where you go to the swimming hole is where i do my panning..the longest i stay her at one time was for 4 weeks with my wife and dogs...she did the swimming i did the panning..lol.. and you have your choice on how you want to stay there..they have quit a few cabins on the upper part and down below where i stayed you have the tent and camper area for those that want to be right beside the river. Edited by user Tuesday, 23 August 2011 11:42:00 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

madsonicboating		Posted : Tuesday, 23 August 2011 1:25:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 674 Thanks: 187 times Was thanked: 157 time(s) in 127 post(s)		yep she sounds good alright!! You ever see that vid of mine when I drove to arrowtown and tried some panning? Mace town is awesome if you have a 4wd!! the vid's under my youtube account somewhere...vid 32 :) When I went thru danseys it was 10pm so couldn't see a bloody thing lol
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 23 August 2011 2:19:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		ya saw that vid..have watched a couple of them...have the paged bookmarked...love your commentary..lol nice looking ring your partner/wife found.
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

creamer		Posted : Tuesday, 23 August 2011 7:20:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Originally Posted by: overdog A GOLDEN retriever if Im not mistaken (",) How does that spade of yours stand up to serious use? In my rush to find G as a newbie, i went out and got meself a new steel pan and a foldible shovel. Pan rusting in shed (not quite), Shovel, i use all the time. $39.00 I do not fold it, just stays ready. Its choice. Great on beachs, a blast. I soak it overnite in fresh water anytime its near saltwater. Everynite even just to be sure to safeguard from corosion. Notice the serated edge on the left side. There are two lots of serated edges, very very handy. Dont leave home without it. Happy huntin' Shane
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creamer		Posted : Tuesday, 23 August 2011 7:23:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Keep up the pictures Poohbear, pics are cool. Shane
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 23 August 2011 7:37:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		ya thats like the one i have in the pic..only mine broke right at the neck where handle meets shaft..lol...not nice to use after that...i think i still have it.not sure may find a way to weld another handle onto it....i also never folded mine..allways ready to go..hahah
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/