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REEFTON Get Together Metal Detecting and Gold Mining - who would be interested?
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Posted : Wednesday, 23 October 2013 8:22:42 PM(UTC)
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im the only one from ashburton going i think, dont know anyone else who does here
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Posted : Wednesday, 23 October 2013 9:01:18 PM(UTC)
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that's bit of a bugger. I don't know anyone else in ash. that detects but there are a few that fossick and on this site. you probably know that though.
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Posted : Wednesday, 23 October 2013 10:10:27 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Good to go Go to Quoted Post
im the only one from ashburton going i think, dont know anyone else who does here


Hi stu & myself are coming on Saturday. see the weather is going to be shit, So I thought maybe, the people that are still going, we could meet up at marble hill. Or meet at spring Junction at the Alpine café for a cupper & meet you

That's my thoughts Cheers Robbie
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Posted : Thursday, 24 October 2013 12:18:04 AM(UTC)
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Sounds like a plan, if the weather's no good we will need to get together to make a new plan of attack.
My number is 022 382 5606 if anyone wants to let me know on the day,the plan or ask me if i have heard. Thanks.
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Posted : Thursday, 24 October 2013 7:39:47 AM(UTC)
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ok yall im off!!!!! packed and heading for the shenandoah, then to detect marble hill to meet you all there sat 9am, cell is 0211522543. Praying foran awesome weekend no matter what the weather IM PREPARED!!!
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Posted : Thursday, 24 October 2013 11:38:04 AM(UTC)
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been reading all about this and sounds like a grouse weekend thanks to some generous people, hope you all have a great time and heavy pans. love to be there but ill be at a family gathering in westport
cheers - cabby
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Posted : Friday, 25 October 2013 10:54:37 AM(UTC)
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For those persevering, the weather forecast looks set to ease on Sunday after alot of rain Saturday into Sunday. At the moment Monday and Tuesday look not too bad, maybe even good with odd shower. Maybe snow on the passes on Sunday night. I also look at river levels at http://www.wcrc.govt.nz/...r_level_rainfall/7_days. Still thinking about Sunday/Monday even if I don't make it over for Saturday. For anyone over there what's it really like? Just in case hope you all that's going have a great time. Andy.
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Posted : Friday, 25 October 2013 11:13:14 AM(UTC)
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just got a txt from good to go. wether not great but not poaring down, just on and off. definatly bring wet wether gear tho.
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Posted : Friday, 25 October 2013 2:12:47 PM(UTC)
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good luck to all who make it. I hope ya have a successful weekend even if the weather is crap. :)
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Posted : Friday, 25 October 2013 4:56:27 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Chrispy Go to Quoted Post
just got a txt from good to go. wether not great but not poaring down, just on and off. definatly bring wet wether gear tho.


That is somewhat encouraging, I get the feeling that the weather system is highly energetic and that although there will be showers and we may get wet, it won't last long. Hopefully there will be some gaps in the bad stuff, just be prepared for wind and rain.

I'll be hitting the road at sparrow fart tomorrow and will see you all at Marble hill.

Cheers, Ken.
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Posted : Friday, 25 October 2013 5:51:30 PM(UTC)
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just going out to pack the truck rivers are all running very high so cross your fingers
will be at marble hill carpark round 9.0 in the morning

we can call it then
cheers kiwikeith
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Posted : Friday, 25 October 2013 7:28:17 PM(UTC)
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We looks like we just gunna take the gamble then and leave at 6.30am, from my calculations, it should be about 2.5 hours away? I'll text Chrispy in the morning and see if things have changed.

Looks like its up to you Keith to call it on the weather. You know best about the area i'm sure.
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Posted : Saturday, 26 October 2013 12:39:49 PM(UTC)
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Rivers were too high...was cancelled. :(
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Posted : Saturday, 26 October 2013 12:57:58 PM(UTC)
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Bugger.

Snow warnings turning up for Arthur's Pass too.
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Posted : Saturday, 26 October 2013 1:49:27 PM(UTC)
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The bloody weather should learn to read. We had this planned for months!
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Posted : Saturday, 26 October 2013 4:24:01 PM(UTC)
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Hmmm seems i was mistaken, it is still on! Wife's pulled out. Anyone want a ride up there this afternoon?
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Posted : Saturday, 26 October 2013 8:40:39 PM(UTC)
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so how is it going. weather wise and gold wise.
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Posted : Saturday, 26 October 2013 9:06:47 PM(UTC)
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Rain on and off with occasional thunder in Murchison
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Posted : Sunday, 27 October 2013 12:56:36 PM(UTC)
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got back late last night left everyone getting gold in their pans
the river was way to high to cross so after some talking and standing round in the rain we decided to walk up the lake daniels track
this looked quite a sight must have been 10 I think all carrying shovels, buckets, pans etc marching up the track stopped at the first flat where small colour was found in the Alfred . moonlight and I went up a bit further the gold showed in the first pan and was sitting in the cracks after splitting them open, so back to the rest and so the word spread through the camp and all up tools and headed to the new site, just like in the old days.
conclusion everyone got gold and very wet
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Posted : Sunday, 27 October 2013 1:01:20 PM(UTC)
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I hope people post photos and footage about this trip, shame i couldn't make it. :(

However, I'm getting my gold bug Pro in the next couple of weeks hehehe :)
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