Nugget shooting a little crystaline gold

[Reno Chris]

Some of you guys know a few weeks ago I was headed to Alaska to do some prospecting at Moore Creek. Some unforseen things came up and I made the decision that it would be best to put it off to next year.

I had scheduled some time off, so I took a day and went for a 3 day trip to do some prospecting - not Alaska, but still some time in the boonies to do a little metal detecting. I ended up with 4 pieces, total weight of 3/4 ounce, including one piece just a hair under a half ounce (9.8 dwt). Pretty country and nice weather this time of year, just too bad I couldn't stay longer.

The two pieces on the left have a definite crystal character - but it does not show so well in the photo as none of them have had a bath yet. Still pretty just as they came from the ground.

Not Alaska, but a darn good trip anyway. My wife says its my consolation prize for missing the Alaska trip.


Chris

 

[joeforthegold]

That is some real nice stuff. May not be Alaska but when you can pull gold like that close to home that is worth something. I hope you can get a bunch more, that is some real pretty gold.
-Joe

 

[Reno Chris]

I'm real optimistinc about the spot I was at. I'm sure I'll be up there again.

Chris

 

[Slopoke]

Looking good
Slopoke

 

[Allen in MT]

Gold is Gold no matter where one finds it and a bad day detecting is better than a good day at work, nice going Chris.
Allen in MT

 

[Reno Chris]

Thanks Allen. I'm going to head back out there one of these days here before the weather turns so I can see if this spot was a fluke or what potential it really has.

Chris

 

[Gunswinger]

n/t