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Post by dmduck on Sept 24, 2013 14:31:21 GMT -5
I'd like to invite everyone to our last Official Club Outing of the 2013 season October 18th - 20th in Greensburg at Cottonwood Trails Gold Camp. We have 13 Chapters from 8 States joining this outing with a common dig on Saturday along with a pitch in dinner at 5p meeting at 6p Campsite trick or treating for the kids 7p - 8p and a Hawk & Knife throw for the adults.
This would be a good time to see what Gold Prospecting in Indiana is all about with lots of different equipment and people doing what they do. This is a pay to dig site so cost is $10 a day for GPAA Members and $15 a day Non Members you keep the gold you find .
We will also have several raffles and FREE GIVEAWAYS all weekend, hope to see you there.
If you plan on coming and bringing a camper unit I'll need to know in advance so I can save a spot for you ... camper spots are limited, also Baymont Inn & Suites in Greensburg is giving a discounted rate for those attending the event if you choose to Hotel it .
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Post by dmduck on Oct 1, 2013 11:47:59 GMT -5
Just received 2 - $50 gift certificates from metaldetectors.com to give away at this event as well as confirmation of Gold Rush Nugget Buckets and Martin Prospecting Products as vendors.
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Post by dmduck on Oct 5, 2013 6:59:23 GMT -5
Big News .... must have got someone's attention, the Bigwigs From National Office are coming down for the weekend along with camera crew .... that'll make 3 film crews on location. Also have a local fabricator bringing in his trommel to add to the common dig .... Cook Shelter is set up and camp is beginning to look like an event is coming near .... I hope to see some of you adventuresome people come check this out . It's the only hobby I have that pays for itself .....
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Post by featherduster on Oct 5, 2013 7:39:22 GMT -5
GOOD LUCK and have a great time.
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Post by dmduck on Oct 6, 2013 12:01:14 GMT -5
 Finally the creek is getting a good flush . this should make things better for the next couple of weekends. was starting to sweat the water conditions for the next two outings. I've been needing a good high water event for bout 2 months now !!! |
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Post by dmduck on Oct 8, 2013 1:59:12 GMT -5
Ok ... here it is , just to get your head in the game...
Raffles
1) 3+ gram Gold Nugget
2) Prospecting Gear
3) Gold Rush Nugget Bucket
4) More items to be added
Giveaways
1) Hats and such
2) 2- $50 gift certificates from metaldetector.com
3) Indiana Gold Hunter Kit
4) Lord knows what else
Friday
Common Dig (all day)
Bonfire (dark)
Saturday
Common Dig (all day)
Raffles & Giveaways (all day)
Hawk & Knife Throw 2p
Officers Meeting 4p
Pitchin Dinner 5p
Membership Meeting 6p
Campsite Trick or Treat 7-8p
Fireworks ( dark 30 )
Sunday
Common Dig ( shutdown at 2p )
Every one is welcome to join the common dig or run there own rigs. The concept of this whole deal is to enjoy yourselves enjoy the outdoors and have fun with others that are here for the same reason as you.
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Post by dmduck on Oct 23, 2013 12:29:53 GMT -5
Well it's all done . Awesome turn out of 115 people, great great fireworks show super dinner . Lots of gold recovered from my little creek and two awesome points recovered. I'll get pics of those up real soon, just have to get them off my phone and to this contraption.
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Post by dmduck on Oct 23, 2013 19:05:55 GMT -5
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Post by dmduck on Oct 23, 2013 19:11:46 GMT -5
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Post by dmduck on Oct 23, 2013 19:15:22 GMT -5
These beauties were recovered while running two separate Gold operations just 10 yards apart, the grey one has found a new home in Missouri along with 1200 other recoveries, this is his first Indiana point , not a bad one for your first from the State . The tan will find it's new home in a collection in Northern Indiana .
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Post by dmduck on Oct 23, 2013 20:24:01 GMT -5
 Just received this photo of another recovery from the weekend. This is Dave's first recovered point, found a half mile from the other 2. All recoveries were made in South Eastern Indiana, Decatur County and all were made by legal means. This now has a new home and should be a start to a nice collection in Portland Indiana. |
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Post by dmduck on Oct 24, 2013 12:12:12 GMT -5
 Number 4 from the weekend .... This one has made it's new home in NE Illinois, recovered Decatur County Indiana Congrats Darrin !!!!! |
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Post by dmduck on Oct 26, 2013 10:26:52 GMT -5
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Post by dmduck on Oct 26, 2013 10:34:05 GMT -5
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Post by dmduck on Oct 26, 2013 10:36:41 GMT -5
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Post by dmduck on Oct 26, 2013 10:57:11 GMT -5
 Who's that in the big bird britches ? |
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Post by dmduck on Oct 26, 2013 11:24:00 GMT -5
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Post by dmduck on Oct 26, 2013 11:31:52 GMT -5
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Post by dmduck on Oct 26, 2013 11:39:08 GMT -5
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Post by featherduster on Oct 26, 2013 17:30:56 GMT -5
Have you folks ever found natural gold in Indiana.
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