Let me start by apologizing again for not being on here sooner, we've been busy over here getting things done and figuring out what we're going to do. Speaking of which, I stated that I would mention if/when my wife and I come to a decision. The plan is to head west sometime around the end of April to the first half May, yes gentlemen, we're CA bound. To be honest, I'm half excited cause I've been in FL in the same area since I was about 6 (I'm 46) and half scared/nervous cause I've been in FL in the same area since I was 6 (see previous). So far it looks like I'm going to head up I-275 and make a left on I-10 and keep going, it's going to be a long drive.
As far as gold mining/panning, I've never done it and wouldn't mind hooking up with someone who's willing to show me around once we're there and settled in of course. The same goes for MDing, I haven't done as much of it as I would've liked to, a bit self conscious (don't know why, but that's a topic for a different area), and I'm hoping to get some of that done when I get there. I have a BH QD II, it's not top of the line but I enjoyed myself when I did get out.
Mr Lee, that is so cool and those pics are beautiful. It's one thing to buy minerals and stones in a store but to dig them out for yourself makes it a nicer to piece, at least that's how I look at it. I hope once we're settled that I can take some pics at least half that nice. I have to admit, it would be too cool for words to have a display with stones/minerals or even a flake/nugget/sliver og gold thatI've actually dug up. If I sound too nerdy or goofy about doing/seeing some of this please keep in mind where I'm living. Don't be surprised if once I'm there, that I might beg to ride along with anyone. Might have to beg Mr Lee to let me tag along some time.
Ok, sorry bout being long winded, I'll stop now. Again, thanks everyone for the heads up on the area.
