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trigger		Posted : Thursday, 18 April 2013 5:41:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 142 Location: marlborough Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)		the rain is finally here after 5 months .now we can dredge without running out of water .hopefully it uncovers some nice crevices too

gingerbreadman		Posted : Thursday, 18 April 2013 10:40:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		We haven't had much normaly I would never complain about low flows but could do with a few more cumec,s Iv got big cunning plans hopefully we get it this weekend.

garrymac		Posted : Thursday, 18 April 2013 11:04:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 3/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 84 Location: dunedin Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 26 time(s) in 19 post(s)		oh!!!!!!!can I come too

gingerbreadman		Posted : Friday, 19 April 2013 3:15:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		Ooo she,s a pretty covert operation there gaza top secret !!!! I did 2 days there last week n got 48 grams so I made sure I put plenty of man traps out and coverd my tracks hmm but ya no I could be tempted if you brought chocolate cake and dancing girls along for lunch :). File Attachment(s): image.jpg

1864hatter		Posted : Friday, 19 April 2013 5:06:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		is that just with a sluice? without a pump attached I mean Good going for 2 days work!!!
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

trigger		Posted : Friday, 19 April 2013 5:09:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 142 Location: marlborough Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)		that's a good haul would love that much in two days 10gms is good for two days in my books . hoping this weekends rain moves some dangerous boulders which has caused us to halt work

gingerbreadman		Posted : Friday, 19 April 2013 7:59:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		Originally Posted by: 1864hatter is that just with a sluice? without a pump attached I mean Good going for 2 days work!!! Hi hatter/trigger yes 5 grams a day would keep me going it all adds up! but id be hopeing it would improve as you wouldnt want any less by the time you pay for gas you want a decent proffit espcially this time of year startn to get a bit chilly pluss the price has come back a fare bit but hopfully not for long ! I got it with a dredge thats just my cleanup sluice at home. Cheers.

trigger		Posted : Friday, 19 April 2013 9:19:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 142 Location: marlborough Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)		we all hope for improvements haha but doesn't cost much to run a two inch :) the bigger one a different story tho its all a hobby and for fun at the end of the day sure if there was nothing in the creek that would be disappointing

garrymac		Posted : Friday, 19 April 2013 9:54:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 3/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 84 Location: dunedin Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 26 time(s) in 19 post(s)		I love seeing that colour in the box,keep on sucking, not to long and you will need the hot water system. May your nozzle suck like a bobby calve

1864hatter		Posted : Saturday, 20 April 2013 11:48:10 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Good on ya gingerbreadman its starting to get cold up here in Blenheim must be not terribly nice down your way by now!
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

gingerbreadman		Posted : Saturday, 20 April 2013 10:54:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		Surprisely it's been a reall good summer and autum low flows for a good couple of months but as of today she,s really cooling down did around 4 hours today and was startn to get a bit chilly but going to do a good week hopefully more .I'm a bit lucky really as I have a mate that has been helping me out which makes a big difference setting gear up and when you start to get cold as you can take a break but still have the dredge working....i must owe him a good headache I think :)