Admin nuggethunting Posted June 22, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hello Everyone, Just wanted to send out a Congrats to my good buddy Jim Straight. I heard he just got induced into the "Treasure Hunters Hall of Fame." Congrats Jim! Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondmn Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Rob There's no finer gentleman that deserves being inducted into the Treasurer Hunter's Hall of Fame. Not only for his books and articles, but, also for the personal help and encouragement he gives others. Iam sure everyone will agree that it is about time. If anyone on the forum has not met Mr. Straight they are missing a real opportunity to gain more knowledge in the field of detecting. Just setting and listening to him is an education in itself. Congratulations Jim. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderer Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Congratulations Jim No respectible minning library (or newbie) wouldn't have a sizeable # of your books ( & magazine articals) on there shelfs........Youv'e been selfless in sharing your knowledge with others.........I thank you for all the help the books have done for me and encouragement on the forum posts online for all the forum members.............hope to meet you in person someday.........wonderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kai_gold Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 I have to agree. Jim Straight is a very friendly and helpful person. Very generous!Thanks again for your thoughts!--James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardchaser Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Congrats to Mr. Straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch john Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Rob... How did you find out? I was one of about three who were inducted.I now am fully aware that "BONE" is well known and the committeeselected me for one of the recipiants of the: 15th TREASURE HUNTERS HALL OF FAME 2008.Dedication & ServiceIt is truly a great Honor, and I'm overwhelmed... If I deserve thisaward, it is because of all of you who have supported me overthe many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandtrap Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I for one, salute you, Oh Guru. You have helped me in my ventures, and chastised me when wrong! This could not have happened to a better person.................. you are also my friend, which surpasses all. Your humble student Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted June 25, 2008 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hello Jim, It was Jim B., the publisher that told me. Your 7th edition is still a very popular seller, probably one of the best selling prospecting/metal detecting book available. If anyone is interested, I'm one of only a very few that can get them. Congrats once again Jim, my mentor and friend for life!Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike C... Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Congrats Jim it was a pleasure meeting you at the AMDA coin shoot--it could'nt of happened to a better person-you are a true pioneer of this great hobby-Mike C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~LARGO~ Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Congratulations, Jim, on your induction into the Treasure HuntersHall of fame!Having a goodly collection of your writings, I again read the articlein the current Silver and Gold magazine entitled "Detecting Eolian Placers in the Desert Southwest". Each time I read that article, I learn a little more about how those placer types came to be the way theyare, and how I can better understand how gold came to be where it is in those locations.Thanks again, Jim, you are a genuine living "treasure"!Gary~LARGO~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I just read this post, and usually dont follow this Board...Better late than never.Ive been a huge fan and have always followed the writings of Mr. Straight. Ive learned some things from him, ever oh so useful. Congrats. My start in this hobby is a direct relation to his writings.Cheers , john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Jim, I can't think of anyone that deserves it more than you, Your a mentor to us all and friend to many. I'm proud to call you my friend, and have the privledge of hunting with you a few times. Congrats. Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch john Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 As most of you know, back about 1987 the "Gold Dust Twins," Richard and Elizabeth Doherty were the early Minelab Distributors USA. Richard found outabout my original "Follow the Drywashers." It was then being published anddistributed by Mountain Publications. Richard liked it and ordered 200 copiesand put a copy in the Xt-16000 in each wooden box that was distributed in theUSA. Thus, With Richard setting the way, all I am... I owe to Richard and Elizabethfor such a great start. As you remember, Richard was very knowledgeableand shared his knowledge. Over the years Richard has been in my thoughts. Since then, I continue to be fortunate. My small "single blanket" book businesscontinues, and my freelance articles are still being accepted. To sum it up; I have lived a long and full life, and still look to the future. Gloria and I have been married for 54 years. We have become the great-grandparentsof three. The fourth one will arrive any day. And "gold" comes in many forms!I thank all of you for buying my books and reading my freelance articles. Hopefully I will be at the AMDA hunt at Laughlin and plan on having a boothat the January GPAA gold show in San Bernardino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithsgold Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Congrats !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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