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Canterbury MD meeting 3.

expat		Posted : Sunday, 20 May 2012 12:19:51 PM(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)		Another reminder that its that time again next Sunday at 7.30 ish. A better turnout last month, some lively discussion and heaps of recent finds to mull over and admire. Any thoughts on where the club should go from here or whether it should be structured could be discussed if desired. (I've spoken to Phil up at the Auckland club and picked his brain on a few things). Just a thought. Anyhow, all welcome, hope to see you there.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Ash_T		Posted : Sunday, 20 May 2012 3:31:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 17/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 219 Location: Nth Canterbury Thanks: 138 times Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 25 post(s)		Managed to get out a few times since the last meeting, so i can bring along some finds this time ;P Was up swinging in the frost and fog this morning too! -4 - Pfft ;)
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nzdigger		Posted : Sunday, 20 May 2012 8:35:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 27/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 80 Location: rangiora Thanks: 15 times Was thanked: 13 time(s) in 8 post(s)		Thanks for the reminder simon,i,ll be there.

Foiled again		Posted : Sunday, 20 May 2012 8:38:09 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)		I'll b coming back from hanmer (oh the idea just hit me-wonder if anywhere there is suitable??) so I should make it
		There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 20 May 2012 11:23:09 PM(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)		i may not be able to make it as i will be down in temuka/timaru...but i will try..lol
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

Ash_T		Posted : Monday, 21 May 2012 3:51:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 17/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 219 Location: Nth Canterbury Thanks: 138 times Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 25 post(s)		Turns out I have the rest of the week off, maybe some of next week too :) Would be fun to bring along some freshly dug nuggets/flakes.... Anyone keen to pack a bag, chuck the detectors in the boot and head south/west for a detect? ^^
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Nugget-Hunter		Posted : Monday, 21 May 2012 6:42:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 18/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 74 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 58 times Was thanked: 52 time(s) in 20 post(s)		cheers for that, i'll be there and some finds

Metal Mikey		Posted : Monday, 21 May 2012 6:54:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 29/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 120 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 22 time(s) in 18 post(s)		I will be there on sunday. Wont be able to bring in my recent finds from sunday though. Expat didnt come out for a hunt on sun and if I showed him what I found he'd probably throw his garrett pointer out the window and head to western austrailia to look for gold! Anyway up to 23 threepences! Cheers Mike.

expat		Posted : Monday, 21 May 2012 7:27:10 PM(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)		Go on then.....get it out of your system. What did you get???????
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Metal Mikey		Posted : Monday, 21 May 2012 10:22:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 29/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 120 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 22 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Well I better be honest got 2 sixpences and 4 threepences a few pennies and 1/2 pennies 1's 2's and 3 clads (on low readings) and a pretty worthless broach for the weekend. Yep thats it! Next hunt at a new location near a creek hopefully friday afternoon. Cheers Mike. ( I guess you owe me one)

expat		Posted : Monday, 21 May 2012 10:40:07 PM(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)		Dammit, wish I'd joined you now. At least you would have rid the field of all those pull tabs ready for my visit next weekend.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Foiled again		Posted : Monday, 21 May 2012 11:33:15 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)		Originally Posted by: Metal Mikey Well I better be honest got 2 sixpences and 4 threepences a few pennies and 1/2 pennies 1's 2's and 3 clads (on low readings) and a pretty worthless broach for the weekend. Yep thats it! Next hunt at a new location near a creek hopefully friday afternoon. Cheers Mike. ( I guess you owe me one) Great silver find there! Id be real happy! Hmmmm a creek, sounds interesting-hope you score good!
		There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!

Ash_T		Posted : Tuesday, 22 May 2012 10:05:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 17/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 219 Location: Nth Canterbury Thanks: 138 times Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 25 post(s)		Added another early 1900's find to my show n tell folder for the meeting today from Hagley :) Ended up with 5 silvers and a 1908 penny, along with the usual other bits of clad/rubbish. Pics on my BLOG. Heading out again, very early tomorrow morning, hopefully be somewhere in town by about 0630 :)
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expat		Posted : Tuesday, 22 May 2012 11:05:33 PM(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)		Thoroughly enjoyed going through your blog Ash. Would have loved that Victorian halfcrown you scored last week.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Metal Mikey		Posted : Sunday, 27 May 2012 1:03:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 29/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 120 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 22 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Hi everyone. Dont forget meeting tonight. Good chance to exchange fibs and hunting spots or should that read hunting tips?

Nugget-Hunter		Posted : Sunday, 27 May 2012 7:58:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 18/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 74 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 58 times Was thanked: 52 time(s) in 20 post(s)		sorry mates, but i have to give it a miss tonight. Devenetly in next meeting. Have fun, cheers Peter

oroplata		Posted : Monday, 28 May 2012 4:25:07 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)		Good to see the Rangiora contingent car-pooling :)
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nzdigger		Posted : Monday, 28 May 2012 9:54:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 27/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 80 Location: rangiora Thanks: 15 times Was thanked: 13 time(s) in 8 post(s)		Originally Posted by: oroplata Good to see the Rangiora contingent car-pooling :) Well, its easier to unload the gold bars when there are three of you,hahahah!!