Kevin in Colorado...and elsewhere

[KevinInColorado]

You can see the Whippet next time I'm sure

 

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[GoldpannerDave]

If my Angus Mackirk Expedition (very similar to the Le Trap) wasn't at my son's place, I would have brought it too. Grabbing it tomorrow so I'm ready for next time! Even so the Supermini works very, very well.

GPDave, I'd love to spend a day at Cache Creek with you. It's been too long So just let me know when!

I would love to do so. My first time there was about 1985 with my wife (one of the few times she went). Back then you could drive into lower Cache Creek from the Cemetery. Last time I went to lower Cache Crrek with C-17A, you could not drive and the walk up and down from the Cemetery to the Creek liked to kill me. (I have bad ankles and a knee from high school football). Now when I go, I go to the site in upper Cache Creek where you an park and walk in. All have decent gold, with the much more occasional picker than what you get in metro Denver.

Recently sick due to horrible cold I caught from my cadets. It has been nagging on for over a week now. That may be the number factor that causes me to finally retire--at any one time, I swear at least half the cadet wing is sick with something and they keep passing it around to each other and to faculty!!

I will have to see if I can find pictures of me high banking in lower Cache Creek back in the 80's and post them.

 

[KevinInColorado]

Ok, pencil me in for next spring!!

 

[GoldpannerDave]

Ok, pencil me in for next spring!!

Will do!

 

[KevinInColorado]

Got out drywashing today in the gold field just north of Joshua Tree National Park. Tried two likely dry washes and came away with just a couple specks. It's tough being a visitor to such a huge area but we still had a fun day exploring

Beautiful desert!

 

[Jeff95531]

Kevin ya ol snowbird. You're missing out on all the snow @ your place! Did ya get a TT for the pickup yet?

 

[Hunt4gold]

Got out drywashing today in the gold field just north of Joshua Tree National Park. Tried two likely dry washes and came away with just a couple specks. It's tough being a visitor to such a huge area but we still had a fun day exploring

Beautiful desert!

Looks like you are switching from cold Colorado creeks in winter to sunny, warmer prospecting spots! Sounds like a great idea - especially after cleaning out a deep hole in a south Denver creek with my bare arms up past elbows. Was only able to handle the cold water and bare arms for about 2 minutes, and then changed tactics for cleaning out hole. Enjoy your time in CA!

 

[KevinInColorado]

Kevin ya ol snowbird. You're missing out on all the snow @ your place! Did ya get a TT for the pickup yet?

Yup!

Btw the trailer you see is a 19' rental to figure out what we want to buy. Been a good learning experience

 

[Hunt4gold]

Will be interested in what you learn about trailers. We are looking to get a trailer next spring and have been researching 16' - 18' models. Looks like you are camping in style!

 

[Jeff95531]

Yup!
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Btw the trailer you see is a rental to figure out what we want to buy. Been a good learning experience

 

[KevinInColorado]

Will be interested in what you learn about trailers. We are looking to get a trailer next spring and have been researching 16' - 18' models. Looks like you are camping in style!

I have a book about all the brands. This is key to figuring out the price/quality trade offs since there are sooo many brands. I will share

 

[KevinInColorado]

Hey all, I just set up a Facebook group "Finding gold in Colorado" feel free to join of you are interested!

 

[PatrickD]

I got the Bazooka and the mini. Well, I ordered them. Hopefully they will arrive by spring........

Still a little envious of Kevin's setup for processing dry materials. Any recommendations on a package that will process the dry stuff?

Happy Holidays

Patrick

 

[wildminer]

Yup!
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Btw the trailer you see is a 19' rental to figure out what we want to buy. Been a good learning experience

What are those funny looking trees and what is that blue stuff up in the sky? Up north in Oregon the sky is water?

 

[KevinInColorado]

I got the Bazooka and the mini. Well, I ordered them. Hopefully they will arrive by spring........

Still a little envious of Kevin's setup for processing dry materials. Any recommendations on a package that will process the dry stuff?

Happy Holidays

Patrick

Well, you know I love my Whippet. Otherwise I'd suggest electric/manual puffers so you aren't hauling a gas engine and fuel around (I used to run a Keene 151 drywasher so I speak from experience).

 

[PatrickD]

I liked the setup you have. I prefer the smaller battery powered just for portability.

 

[utah mason]

I liked the setup you have. I prefer the smaller battery powered just for portability.

I think Battery is the way to go as well. No messy gas to carry and spill. And with a solar charger you can extend your processing time. Plus so much quieter, the gas ones seem obnoxiously loud. I would like to add one to my arsenal this winter. I have narrowed it down to whippet or the Thompson. I like the weight of the whippet, but like the price of the Thompson ; )

 

[KevinInColorado]

I think Battery is the way to go as well. No messy gas to carry and spill. And with a solar charger you can extend your processing time. Plus so much quieter, the gas ones seem obnoxiously loud. I would like to add one to my arsenal this winter. I have narrowed it down to whippet or the Thompson. I like the weight of the whippet, but like the price of the Thompson ; )

Yup, that's the trade off. Also the wait time to get one. I waited 3 months for my Whippet to get made. I hear the wait is longer now. High demand and unwavering commitment to quality no doubt.

 

[utah mason]

Yup, that's the trade off. Also the wait time to get one. I waited 3 months for my Whippet to get made. I hear the wait is longer now. High demand and unwavering commitment to quality no doubt.

WOW 3 months!!! I'll make sure I don't put it off until the last minute, if I go with tge whippet. Thanks a ton for the heads up.

 

[KevinInColorado]

Got out digging for a while today...never too cold right?!

Lots of pre-holiday honey-dos so not sure when I'll get the concentrates processed but it sure was fun and good gold too

Gotta love metro Denver gold!