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REEFTON Get Together Metal Detecting and Gold Mining - who would be interested?

nafcd		Posted : Saturday, 17 August 2013 7:30:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 276 Location: ashburton Thanks: 8 times Was thanked: 46 time(s) in 34 post(s)		looks like reefton may end up booked out with paydirt members.

kiwisouth		Posted : Saturday, 17 August 2013 11:05:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 3/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 326 Location: Blenheim (Renwick) Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 83 post(s)		Not far from my mother in law's place in Murchison and that is only two hours from here so very attainable. Hopefully Reefton will like a bunch of people turning up and spending a bit of money in their town. Lots of interesting places to visit too. Hmmmm, plans to make, wife to bribe.
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waka		Posted : Sunday, 18 August 2013 2:30:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 16/04/2013(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: south island Thanks: 14 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 6 post(s)		Hi all another newbie.Been watching and reading heaps sounds like a plan to me.May have my AI run started by then so will have to see where I`m up to.Haha maybe up to my elbow.I own an exterre 705.two months old about 15 old coins-1881 to 1963.Keen for some gold in my sights.Tips on the 705 would help.
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Good to go		Posted : Wednesday, 21 August 2013 4:33:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 57 times Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 12 post(s)		RIGHTO!! ive rung about accomadation and LABOUR weekend there is a bikie show or something like that and they were all booked out. There are quite a few places to stay so get yourselves sorted asap people, Cant get hold of the camping ground yet

Good to go		Posted : Wednesday, 21 August 2013 4:37:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 57 times Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 12 post(s)		CAMPING GROUNDS COMPLETLY BOOKED OUT!!!!!

Good to go		Posted : Wednesday, 21 August 2013 4:50:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 57 times Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 12 post(s)		ok this may be an option what do you all think http://www.ikamatuahotel.../index.php/accommodation

kiwikeith		Posted : Wednesday, 21 August 2013 5:53:22 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		the pub sounds a great idea its not far from reefton I think I will just park the caravan at slab hut creek fossicking area since the camping ground is booked out there isn't much of road camping in the area , will be heading up there this weekend so will have a look around for those into history blacks point museum is a must visit

Good to go		Posted : Thursday, 22 August 2013 4:16:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 57 times Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 12 post(s)		Sounds good kiwikeith, i have hired a campervan so im thinking of parking just over the bridge where there a toilet and is doc ground, the old bakery can accomadate single people but thats about all. I hope this doesnt deter members. Slab hut creek sounds a go for sure and if you have a look around or visit isite kiwikeith we may be able to get onto a sweet spot. Im arriving friday early afternoon.

kiwikeith		Posted : Saturday, 24 August 2013 9:38:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		right heres the goss talked to my claim partner he is happy for forum members to bring their dredges up to the claim labour weekend and metal detectors , pans and sluice boxes. this is a one of opportunity was up there today and yes there is still some gold left in the river you will need a 4wd for access there is plenty of grassy flats to pitch a tent on bring your fishing rod, if you prefer you could use the doc camping ground at marble hill. the claim is up the pell / Alfred river about 3km from springs junction east this would give opportunity to go to reefton as well as its just down the road refer to west coast stories for photo of top end of claim where you will be able to work drop me a pm if interested

rgmcbrid		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 9:20:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		Quote: talked to my claim partner he is happy for forum members to bring their dredges up to the claim labour weekend and metal detectors , pans and sluice boxes. this is a one of opportunity Well that is pretty generous of you guys, cheers for that!
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gavin		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 11:38:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Administrators, Registered Joined: 20/02/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,326 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 736 times Was thanked: 535 time(s) in 287 post(s)		That's an awesome offer Keith - you legend! So it's still possible to drive in okay, the precarious bit over the river hasn't slipped in yet? Or has a new path been cut?
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Cleggie		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 11:47:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 24/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 88 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 88 times Was thanked: 59 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Originally Posted by: kiwikeith talked to my claim partner he is happy for forum members to bring their dredges up to the claim labour weekend and metal detectors , pans and sluice boxes. this is a one of opportunity That is a awesome offer... Thanks, I would love to have a play around on your claim as well as meeting up with other fossickers

kiwikeith		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 12:46:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		So it's still possible to drive in okay, the precarious bit over the river hasn't slipped in yet? Or has a new path been cut? track is still open and hasn't slipped in yet photo of where gold came from yesterday plenty of room for more dredges as well as working that rock ledge that was exposed last flood we still haven't had a look there yet maybe the bank at the hut it virgin ground sounds like a couple will turn up so I will take my tent and chainsaw so as we can have a good camp fire to sit around bring your banjo Edited by user Sunday, 25 August 2013 12:52:40 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified File Attachment(s): hole under log.JPG

Good to go		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 6:56:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 57 times Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 12 post(s)		Sounds awesome , your a legend Kiwikeith what an awesome oppertunity we have i cant wait to get over there.

Evo2		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 8:46:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 1/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Blenheim Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		This is a very generous offer and I really appreciate it.I would love to join you and fellow fossickers at labour weekend on your claim

nafcd		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 9:03:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 276 Location: ashburton Thanks: 8 times Was thanked: 46 time(s) in 34 post(s)		slightly off topic here but I have a Q. for kiwikeith or anyone that can answer. when your permit runs out do you have to go through the whole process again if you want to renew it or is it just a case of handing over extra money.

kiwikeith		Posted : Sunday, 25 August 2013 10:05:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		sorry I don't know keith

ttdamez		Posted : Monday, 26 August 2013 6:59:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 31/05/2012(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: christchurch Thanks: 6 times		hi guys il be keen to go will prob need a lift from chch if possible am selling my 4x4 due to lack of funds so really need to find some gold will happily chip in for gas of course

Good to go		Posted : Wednesday, 28 August 2013 8:00:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 57 times Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 12 post(s)		Sorry ttdamez i dont have room surely someone out there will tho,

LBD		Posted : Thursday, 29 August 2013 3:01:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 101 Location: PhuBia...for a change Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 33 post(s)		I think I may make it in for a visit... be good to put a face to the names.... Prolly leave the dredge at home.... hate for Kiwi keith to get envious on his own claim.... being the generous chap he is.

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