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The Creamer Bros.

gjj109		Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 10:41:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 14/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 464 Location: Thames Thanks: 217 times Was thanked: 194 time(s) in 115 post(s)		Nice variety of rocks. You wouldn't pick that gum up down south

creamer		Posted : Tuesday, 12 June 2012 7:15:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Good trip down the line Went down to Chrisyboy's to check out some finds and to pick up a cap gun collection which i couldnt wait too get me hands on (...waited 40 odd years to own one of these bad boys... as a youngster in a kaiapoi department store i remember picking them up unable too afford one). Three old school guns all with plastic type grips. The cool one is italian. They are at least 40 years old and in top working order except for the italian as its a bit iffy, all the more better as it looks aged. Had to post some pics couldnt resist. First up a lead steam roller. Then, obsidian and other assorted NZ stones and gems found by Chrisyboy. Note the green coloured stone has a fossill on it. ...bang, bang. . . Edited by user Thursday, 14 June 2012 6:07:41 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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crisyboy		Posted : Thursday, 21 June 2012 2:15:40 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 233 Location: whangarei Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 69 post(s)		hey hombre post you soon eh
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creamer		Posted : Saturday, 30 June 2012 2:41:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Latest finds by Chrisyboy 1945 threepence. 1980 tongan 20 cent. 1862 ch-ch grocer trade token. A blue gemstone. A heavy as silver ring, possibly weighs an ounce. A 9ct GOLD bracelet. 1862 trade token. And a rare looking blue gemstone. Looks like obsidian in a crystal/gem like form. . Edited by user Saturday, 30 June 2012 2:51:08 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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creamer		Posted : Saturday, 30 June 2012 2:56:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Trip #86 A quick trip with the young one. Three goldies, 5 coins all up. Trip #87 A day out with Chrisyboy at a nearby popular beach and boatramp area. An 1855 young Victoria shilling. 10 coins all up. And a ring, no markings with a pinkish coloured stone. . Edited by user Saturday, 30 June 2012 3:06:11 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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Foiled again		Posted : Saturday, 30 June 2012 3:18:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 861 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 459 times Was thanked: 251 time(s) in 192 post(s)		Some nice finds there! How funny finding that old Chch token. Nice going!
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 1 July 2012 9:11:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		wonder if that blue stone is •Lapis Lazuli in rough form nzpoohbear40 attached the following image(s):
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crisyboy		Posted : Wednesday, 4 July 2012 2:15:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 233 Location: whangarei Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 69 post(s)		started a new beach next to an old tavern with a dairy right across the road i thinks this is the best spot yet got on a coin line of 20 cent pieces then got a few silvers and some GOLD. File Attachment(s): DSCF0844.JPG DSCF0845.JPG DSCF0848.JPG DSCF0846.JPG DSCF0851.JPG
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crisyboy		Posted : Wednesday, 4 July 2012 2:35:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 233 Location: whangarei Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 69 post(s)		butterfly brooch was found in the booze shop carpark while shane was getting a sixpack opal pendant is stamped 9ct, ring is fake, bracelet have to get tested. some other finds from other day at same beach. File Attachment(s): DSCF0825.JPG DSCF0826.JPG DSCF0827.JPG DSCF0830.JPG DSCF0836.JPG
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gjj109		Posted : Wednesday, 4 July 2012 12:17:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 14/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 464 Location: Thames Thanks: 217 times Was thanked: 194 time(s) in 115 post(s)		That's an interesting assorted variety of trinkets and baubles.

creamer		Posted : Sunday, 8 July 2012 10:46:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Originally Posted by: nzpoohbear40 wonder if that blue stone is •Lapis Lazuli in rough form Quite differant to lapis lazuli which is from the northern hemisphere i do believe and a multi coloured bluish stone where as this one is more chrystal like. It may be soda lite, or something like that, still not sure. .
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 8 July 2012 11:14:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hummmm ever since the new forum change im not able to open any pics....it starts to open after download then freezes up and says not responding.... will have to figure this one out as no one seems to be downsizeing there pics to fit right on the page..lol.
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number8wire		Posted : Sunday, 8 July 2012 11:30:45 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,175 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 913 times Was thanked: 880 time(s) in 425 post(s)		Yes.....it would be good if the pic's could be downsized before being added to the thread. Most modern digital cameras have a setting that allows you to choose the pic sizing before you take the shot.......it's not hard to change and you can use it as a permanent setting if you choose. In most cameras you'll find the sizing option in the main menu. I use a 640 x 480 setting and this allows me to load most photo's without having to re-size. I am able to open the larger pic's Chris, but they do take up to 30 seconds to load and then I have to downsize them myself using a sizing program....it's a bit of a hassle though.
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expat		Posted : Sunday, 8 July 2012 11:47:12 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		Thanks for that info No8, I need to learn how to decrease my photo sizes before uploading. What with being a computer idiot and all that. I'll give that a try.
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creamer		Posted : Sunday, 8 July 2012 12:47:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Interesting as i dont have two many download probs. My worn out computer opens with Picasa. Are there any pics on this thread that no-one can open, just wondering. I like using photobuket, takes a bit of time to download and resize everything but the end result is cool. And your photos are stored there as well. .
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oroplata		Posted : Sunday, 8 July 2012 1:38:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Originally Posted by: expat Thanks for that info No8, I need to learn how to decrease my photo sizes before uploading. What with being a computer idiot and all that. I'll give that a try. Most digital cameras come with software that will let you resize photos before saving. Try resizing to 800x600 - that's still a decent size and when you upload that size it uses the pop-up function on this site. The other thing to do is to crop the photo BEFORE resizing, to get rid of all the useless space around the subject matter. Usually this is done by using the "selection" tool, and clicking and dragging for the top left to the bottom right so you end up with a box highlighting the important area of the photo, then selecting "crop" from the edit or tools menu or whatever. Then resize to 800x600 and then upload to your forum post. When people upload huge 3 or 4Mb photos, I seldom download them to look at them because I'm on metered internet via ORCON and I'd rather blow my monthly allocation watching Alaskan gold videos. :)
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creamer		Posted : Saturday, 14 July 2012 6:09:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Creamer Brothers go a huntin at local haunt. Two days of Bay of Islands buzzin produced some great old time finds and a good time was had by all. Trip #88. 52 coins all up. 4 pennys. Wot a mess...I want to shoot my computer, instead i will post my 'g' collection. . Edited by user Thursday, 27 September 2012 10:05:48 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 15 July 2012 12:05:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		Great pics and very cool finds guys..keep up the good work.
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mineforgold.co.nz		Posted : Sunday, 15 July 2012 2:21:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 299 Location: Nelson Thanks: 58 times Was thanked: 38 time(s) in 35 post(s)		The snake hook is interesting. What does your uzi shoot?
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creamer		Posted : Monday, 16 July 2012 10:49:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		My computer is being kind today so i have the chance to read/reply to some posts. The snake buckle is pre wwi and im not sure which country it belongs to. Together with the old time cross, belt parts and the like, i assume we stumbled across a pre wwi military gathering on a small beach. May have been leaving or they may have arrived here, not sure as i cant id the snake buckle which is the biggest giveaway. Did NZ military use these buckles in ww2 i wonder? Best coins here were no help for a date. 1855 shilling, 1862 ch-ch trade token, 1945 3p, usa 1 cent 19--. Th uzi and the 1911 are made from a cardboard cut out pack. Aquired from the good ol two buck shop. .
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