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luke  
Posted : Wednesday, 17 October 2012 6:39:17 PM(UTC)
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been playing in the river for a few days now with a very home made looking sluice box and a gold pan. think i may finally have found the $15 my pan cost (well almost almost).
my small finds
gingerbreadman  
Posted : Wednesday, 17 October 2012 6:55:30 PM(UTC)
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Yes ! ...from now on itl be pure profit:))....good work.
1864hatter  
Posted : Wednesday, 17 October 2012 6:57:52 PM(UTC)
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Nice one mate good to see some gold!, Id say you have more than 15 dollers worth there!

And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!
Lammerlaw  
Posted : Wednesday, 17 October 2012 6:58:42 PM(UTC)
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Looks good to me - Is that one of those little perfume vials? If so then maybe a gramme or so there so well and truly paid the fifteen dollars back - good luck for the future and many more finds.
breadman  
Posted : Wednesday, 17 October 2012 7:10:22 PM(UTC)
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Well done Luke.....sure will be a wonderful story to pass along
luke  
Posted : Wednesday, 17 October 2012 10:43:16 PM(UTC)
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been thinking of getting a metal detector now. im sure i can find some easier with one.