Posted by Josh on 26th March 2009
The meeting place was the big open dirt area at the Red Cloud exit off the 10 freeway, about 35 miles east of Indio. The scheduled time to head back to the Claims was set for 9:00am sharp.
Cathy and I had caravanned from Hemet with two other cars (5 other prospectors) and arrived about 8:30am. Much to our surprise and pleasure there were several others already waiting. As the time reached closer to 9:00am several others arrived and when we were ready to head back we had very nice group of at least 20.
The weather was sunny with almost no breeze as we started back to the claims. Acting Wagonmaster Gary lead the group in and Cathy and I followed from the rear.
There are three GPAA claims in this area, the Rusty Sieve, the Red Cloud and the Bumper Cactus and all suggest the use of Drywashers and Metal Detectors and claim fine to small nugget gold. The roads are rough in spots and the claims directory suggests that you bring lots of water.
When we arrived at the claim area we learned that TSS (Treasure Seekers of San Diego) had also scheduled their outing for Red Cloud. So we all filled the canyon with eager prospectors.
Everyone started picking their spots and setting up their equipment and before long the search for gold was under way.
Around noon a check of most everyone found that a few flakes had been found in the crevices and on the bedrock.
All in all I think everyone had a good time and enjoyed the spring desert with flowers and warm weather.
Please see Photo Gallery, who knows you may see yourself or someone you know.
Tom
Tags: Gold Prospecting, GPAA, Red Cloud Canyon
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Posted by Josh on 16th March 2009
March’s outing will be at Red Cloud Canyon.
There are three GPAA claims in this area, the Rusty Sieve, the Red Cloud and the Bumper Cactus.
We will meet Saturday morning 3/21/2009 at 9 AM sharp!!! at the Red Cloud exit.
Directions
Go East on the I-10 toward Indio, stay on I-10 past Indio about 35 miles to the Red Cloud exit. There is a large dirt area just off the freeway where we will meet.
Bring
Food, water (for drinking and panning), hat, gloves, camera, tools and anything else you might need.
Mining Comments & Member Reports
Dry washing good, metal detecting, small nuggets and fine gold.
Hope to see you all there.
Tags: Gold Prospecting, Outing, Red Cloud Canyon
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Posted by Josh on 7th March 2009
It is time for another meeting!
Everyone is welcome. No need to call ahead. Just show up and join the fun.
March 14th. The meeting will start at 9am at 26201 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591. We will be there at 8am to start setting up. You are welcome anytime after that.
Bruce Mann will be talking to us about hardrock mining. He is a wealth of information. We were lucky enough to have Bruce speak with us over a year ago. So if you missed it last year, don’t miss this meeting.
Hope to see you there.
Tags: Gold Prospecting, GPAA, Prospecting, TVP Monthly Meeting
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Posted by Tracy on 5th March 2009
We received a note from Cindy Cutlip and the Memorial Service for Harvey “Red” Metcalf will be held on Monday 3-9-09 at 11:00 am. The service will be held at Trevi on Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore (it is the old Kmart) and will be held in one of the banquet rooms. The address is 32250 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Tags: Memorial Service, Metcalf
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Posted by Wagonmaster on 4th March 2009
“Sitting like a turquoise gem in a bowl of hemlock, Sitka spruce and ice, Berners Bay has long been a jewel of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.” Wow, something I can relate to right here on the front page of the newspaper, and it was the Los Angeles Times! “Mine would bring jobs, backers say”. I swear that was the headline. What the HE double hockey sticks is going on! Am I dreaming? The opening line, the most important for any written work, sounded familiar. “Do I know this author?” I thought. No, it was a Kim Murphy straight from the source, B.B. Alaska. Did she go to see it for herself? Why so few pictures? Is this for real? I read on thinking, “This is gonna be a good one with an opener like that.” Read for yourself for its entirety and context. Monday, March 2, 2009 (page one).
To me this article seemed like an attempt to paint an honest view of both sides of the story, not a good tactic for a written piece. You have to be emotional and care about something to really make it a good effort. At least that’s my opinion. You almost have to take a side. Kim’s piece went off well though. I knew about the proposed mine from Gov. Palens’ race, I know Gold is going crazy world wide. I know a lot of it is still in Alaska waiting to be coined. The standards and restrictions placed on miners are very high so the real professionals rarely screw up now, they don’t want the bad press, you see, it’s bad for the stock prices. Remember “Erin Broke-o-Vetch”
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Tags: Alaska, Mining, Sitka, Tsongas, Tsongas National Forest
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