Jim P. Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hi Rob and all, I posted the nugget but I never got around to posting the recovery. I felt this was a nugget so I took pics in stages as I dug it up. I'm also trying Photobucket for the first time so wish me luck. I tend to saver the moments before I see the nugget, just imagining what it will look like. The anticipation is what keeps me coming back. My appologies to the guys on dial-up.I heard the beginings of a signal so I boot scraped and rechecked. Note the Shist in the upper part of the photoThe signal was faint but solid so I dug a couple inches and rounded out the hole.Continuing to dig and pinpointGetting closer and louder, not much longerDidn't measure it but the hole is a lot deeper than it looksOops, out of space. I'll continue this in a reply. Later...Jim P.Weird, I added a reply, but it put it right into the original post???Bedrock showing, what's the funny rock at the bottom of the hole?Could it be?Sure enough, it's yeller!Nice 1/4 oz Bradshaw nuggetHope you enjoyed. Later...Jim P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredm Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 That was almost as good as being there...nice nugget and thanks for the mind-trip.Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandana Don Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Mornign to ya Jim. -- Here I am sitting at the puter reading your post when with a click of the mouse there I was Jim right beside ya anxiously awaiting the moment when that nice nugget got to see daylight for its first time. Thanks for letting me share your excitement of the find. DonSwing low and slow to awaken the sleeping gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogMick Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Very nice, the nugget and your presentation. I'm still on dial-up and I'll wait all day for step by step pictures of a find like that to load, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Slim Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Nice find Jim. That sure looks like a pointy finger to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Nice one Jim! Thanks for taking the time to do that sequence shot. Very nice nugget! How's the kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted May 22, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hello Jim, Thanks for sharing the pictures and story. We all took a bunch of gold out of that spot. Funny, it's been a Roadrunner Claim for at least 15 years and all those nuggets (hundreds of them) were still just laying there to be found. I'm not sure what Glenn, Dennis, Phil and I took from there. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcougartl Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Jim...I impressed your finding gold nugget in Black Canyon. I looked at your pics to have some steps of digging and deeper to find a nugget. It's really cool! I am interested to prospect there soon when the cool weather arrives. GPAA claims in Black Canyon are little bit complication for me to access. I use GPAA Claims guides book. It looked good and need more details about Black Canyon area. Anyway, you can clean the nugget with Lime-A-Way in a jar or small glass cup. You shake it gently. It soaks about a couple hours. You see the dirt coming off. Pour a small cup full of vinegar and salt. Shake it gently again. You can see your nugget to shine and pure. Test it yourself or ask any experts to answer. Good luck! I live in Peoria too. Have a great day! MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted May 23, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hello Jim P., I would like to try the new Minelab GPX-4500 at that patch. Would be interesting to see what it might turn up behind several SD's, GP's and even the GPX-4000's. What do you think? Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim P. Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks Fred, glad you liked it.Don, good to hear from you. How's things in Yarnell? Glad you enjoyed the pictures, I know I enjoyed taking them.Frogmick, thanks. And thanks for letting them load, I'll try to make thumbnails next time.Slim, where are you these days? It does look a little like a pointy finger. After it was cleaned, my wife said it looked like the virgin Mary holding Jesus ( you have to look at it just right )Thanks Gaine. You're welcome, it was my pleasure. Kids are great, just got out for the summer Good luck in AK!mbcougartl, thanks. Yep, it can be confusing out there. Most of the claims have a corner or two still marked and they do have signs with the arrows pointing toward the claims. Take a GPS and keep driving, eventually you will find one Rob, I know it surprised me to find so much on a RR claim. Probably due to the tough access. I'd like to check it out some more but with the storms we had last year I would guess it's quad only right now. Unless your name is Glenn, then any trail is accessible by Jeep or Truck Thanks Guys...Jim P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike C... Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Nice show and tell and nugget Jim-Now tell me which RR claim it was -Mike C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted May 25, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hello Mike, Was that a RR claim I said? Hint: It's located in the Bradshaw Mountains. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike C... Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi Rob you better get back there with your 4500 because I'm pretty sure where it is--Rough to get into kinda gave it away -Mike C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted May 26, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hey Mike, Give the claim a whirl, I'm sure there are some left. Jim P. was just razzing you, many drive cars to this claim. P.S. Are you using the GPX-4000? Talk with you soon,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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