pkirkll Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Just wanted to take a second to check in with y'all and say a big HELLO!!!!Hope you are all finding yellow ,,or thinking about it anway!!!!I am over in Colorado working with Vets who are in a Community Care Center..most of us would call it a nursing home----We only have 40 vets so it is a nice gig and i like being able to help these guys get along...I am working in the Restorative nursing office now which means i try to help them maintain their strength so they can stay as mobile and as independent as possible..I just got some info on a Gold Club up in Denver that sounded interesting,,,we will see what they have as far as claims go.Well, keep your powder dry and you pans yellar!!!!!!!!!!!!prickly paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Good to hear from ya Paul, Glad to hear those vets are getting your attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick in Havasu Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hello Paul. Great to hear from you. Don't be such a stranger to the forums.We all appreciate the wonderful work you do.Patrick..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hi Paul,You have my admiration working with vets.I am trying to find volunteer work here in the Chicago area working with a veterans group. it is something I have always wanted to be involved in and for the first time in my lifeI think I will have the time. Any pointers? Good to read you are alive and well and to know a little about what you are involved in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirkll Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hey Flak,There wil be a Volunteer Services dept somewhere there at the VA.Just call the main VA number and ask for them..... or just go over to the are you anna work at and recon....You can look at all the places they have to volunteer and pick what fits you best.If it were't for volunteers VA would be hurting!Thanks for helping out!!!!!!!!!!!Hi Paul,You have my admiration working with vets.I am trying to find volunteer work here in the Chicago area working with a veterans group.it is something I have always wanted to be involved in and for the first time in my lifeI think I will have the time. Any pointers?Good to read you are alive and well and to know a little about what you are involved in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirkll Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks everyone,,good to hear from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notoriouskelly Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hey Paul - we miss ya down here! Good to see you helping vets - I like Denver. Read people even pan right there in town.Buena Vista etc is fun in summer too.Keep us posted and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Border Boy Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hey brotha, keep an eye out for good dredging areas up that way. Miss ya Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirkll Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hey brotha, keep an eye out for good dredging areas up that way. Miss ya PaulMiss you all too.... gotta hit the creeks in Colorado if i stay full time...the one place i did go was guaranteed gold---just depended on how much dirt you want to move!!!Hey, i been gone for awhile, is the GB2 still top dog for small gold???Cause thats all they have up here....small to fine... But great for dredging !! I will try to find if there is anywhere left we can do that...talking to some clubs with claims right now...so i will let you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hi Paul,Thanks for the info. I am a rookie at knowing how to navigate the VAI will let you know how it goes.Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen in MT Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 there is a gold bug pro out now that will go deeper than the gold bug 2 but won't find gold as small as gold bug 2 close to the surface, both are great machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirkll Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hi Paul,Thanks for the info. I am a rookie at knowing how to navigate the VAI will let you know how it goes.Best wishes and Happy ThanksgivingI will try to get you a solid lead there in Chicago area---BTW---which part of Chicago do you live in??? ------North S0--East---West??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirkll Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 there is a gold bug pro out now that will go deeper than the gold bug 2 but won't find gold as small as gold bug 2 close to the surface, both are great machines.I had a great GB2 i traded when i left NV a year ago..... I know it works...i will talk with some locals around here and see what they are using...i will probably find more with a really good fine gold catching sluice,,,like say the ---LeTrap..... i just all the sudde got a casr of Gold Fever aain,,weird.... like a virus that came back,,,hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLundy Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Paul,Hey have a great Turkey Day! Having a house full of Vets at my place...room for one more if you hurry.LuckyLundy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirkll Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 PaulHey have a great Turkey Day! Having a house full of Vets at my place...room for one more if you hurry.LuckyLundy_____________Thanks For The Invite!!!!Would Love To Be There...I Have Sampled The Chow There Before And It Is delicious.Have A Blessed Day With Family And Vets!prickly paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notoriouskelly Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Paul,GPOC are a fun bunch - here's an outing with dredging on the Arkansas in Buena Vista a couple years ago: Don't think you can dredge that particular spot there now but they'll know if anyone where to go.http://www.gpoc.com/South of Salida is Point Bar Access- looks like dredging still allowed but give lead tim to BLM:" Placer mining along the Arkansas River CorridorAdditional information concerning Notice Level activities along the Arkansas River Corridor is provided below.Over the Counter Notification: For notice level operations at the Point Bar Placer Area, the following thresholds apply: In stream (suction dredging) equipment is limited to 4-inch intake nozzle and 8 hp motors.On shore (high banking) equipment is limited to a 3-inch intake hose or nozzle and 8-hp in total motor size.Operations are permitted between April 1 and September 30.All other Notice-Level operations, please refer to above.* * * NOTE – Proposed operations involving the use of a suction dredge along the Arkansas River are typically classified as greater then casual use. Please contact the BLM Royal Gorge Field Office (RGFO) with the necessary information required for either notice- or plan-level operations (see above). * * *Full text here:http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/rgfo/minerals/locatable_minerals/placer_mining.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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