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Post by loki258 on Jun 14, 2013 11:27:49 GMT -5
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Post by dirtymike on Jun 14, 2013 11:40:36 GMT -5
Nice..... 20 buckets that's a lot of work
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Post by WILL-D on Jun 14, 2013 11:41:29 GMT -5
Oh what you could do with a dredge.
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Post by loki258 on Jun 14, 2013 11:50:02 GMT -5
Oh what you could do with a dredge. Seems like I have one somewhere, and I bet it's getting real lonely bout now...   |
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Post by loki258 on Jun 14, 2013 11:55:28 GMT -5
If anyone wants to camp out any weekend up there let me know. Guests can bring their own campers,rv's, or tents and stay on the property as my guest. I am up there most any weekend. Till we start dredging the big waters anyway... Give me a call anytime: 864-356-5158  |
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Post by mark on Jun 14, 2013 21:45:26 GMT -5
Nice gold Loki!
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Post by rottsye on Jun 15, 2013 3:48:30 GMT -5
Loki I am gonna take you up on that offer as soon as I get the "Honey Do" list whittled down a little. Hope we will be able to high bank some.
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Post by cabarrusgold on Jun 16, 2013 7:34:23 GMT -5
Nice Gold!
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Post by victory on Jun 16, 2013 18:02:59 GMT -5
Very nice
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Post by daubster on Jun 16, 2013 18:44:00 GMT -5
Nice looking gold.
How have you been buddy?
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Post by loki258 on Jun 17, 2013 7:58:07 GMT -5
Nice looking gold. How have you been buddy? Hey bruce, where you hangin your hat now a days? Wish the water levels around here would drop some... Hope your doing well! Give me a ring sometime if your gonna be around SC any.  The family and I are doing great. Getting out a good bit more this year and camping every weekend. Need some more of that Natural Glacial spring water... hahah. |
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Post by loki258 on Jun 17, 2013 7:59:09 GMT -5
Loki I am gonna take you up on that offer as soon as I get the "Honey Do" list whittled down a little. Hope we will be able to high bank some. Just waitin on you lol. Hurry up and get them chores done. |
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Post by uscphil on Dec 21, 2013 10:09:29 GMT -5
Nice gold. I don't have a dredge but I have a wetsuit and just love this cold water lol if anyone needs a hand out there.
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Post by ajpops on Dec 22, 2013 18:44:54 GMT -5
VERY NICE
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Post by tobyb on Apr 22, 2014 20:59:06 GMT -5
How do you make reservations for this camp and do they allow dredging or is it pan and sluice only
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Post by mark on Apr 22, 2014 21:17:47 GMT -5
How do you make reservations for this camp and do they allow dredging or is it pan and sluice only You have to be a LDMA (Lost Dutchmans Mining Association) member or the guest of a member to prospect on that property. There are 3 LDMA properties on the East Coast, Loud Mine in Georgia and Vein Mt. property near Marion, NC. Welcome to the board! I have no idea if members have to have reservations, or if dredging is allowed. |
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Post by tobyb on Apr 22, 2014 22:23:42 GMT -5
Thanks Mark Is it hard to become a member of the LDMA and how do you join is it the same as GPAA Im new to this only been prospecting for a couple years and where I live its mostly pyrite not sure if its worth that much if anything but there is 2 mines here that was mined for years and like I said mostly pyrite. Im looking to find some places to prospect around Oconee County SC and not having much luck and just looking for a little help and advice
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Post by mark on Apr 22, 2014 22:46:41 GMT -5
LDMA is a lifetime membership and is owned by the same group as the GPAA. The membership is pretty expensive, but I understand they take monthly payments. My personal belief is that the membership is not worth it, but I am not familiar with the benefits that come with the membership. There are more properties on the west coast and many of their members are retired and have time to travel.
It is hard to find gold in SC. Indyme2 has already found most of it.
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Post by jpgold on Apr 22, 2014 22:49:48 GMT -5
Loki258 is really putting the heat on him though.
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Post by mark on Apr 22, 2014 22:50:59 GMT -5
But seriously, there are lots of guys on here who may can help you out. GPOC has some SC locations and schedule some group outings. Maybe Wes will chime in and give you more info on that since he is their chief gopher and president.
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Post by jpgold on Apr 22, 2014 23:01:55 GMT -5
Most of the northern drainages into lake Jocassee are know to have placer gold in them. I don't know the state laws for south carolina so read up on this first. I hope this helps some.
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Post by jpgold on Apr 22, 2014 23:14:38 GMT -5
By the way. This is some of the best waterfall contry in the southeast. Whitewater, Thompson, Horsepasture, and Toxaway rivers all have beautiful waterfalls. Be careful!!!! Waterfalls are mesmerizing then they will kill you. I hate to be so blunt but people die every year because they get to close slip and fall. That said take a boat across the lake and check out the mouths of these rivers. Across the border into north carolina is gorges state park. You can't prospect there. However in the game land and national forest you can with pans and shovel. Not sure about sluices.
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Post by mark on Apr 22, 2014 23:14:58 GMT -5
I should also mention that if you are truly interested in LDMA, you can usually find memberships for sale from private individuals at a huge discount.
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Post by goldgit'r on Apr 23, 2014 4:33:36 GMT -5
Matt is a member of the LDMA and spends about every weekend there.
Most of the locations are pretty well mined out from my experience but if you have a lot of free time and enjoy camping it would probably be worth it if for nothing more than the saving from renting a camper spot.
The GPOC does have some locations in SC and we have a lot of members that are knowledgeable and willing to help.
It's best to be sure this is something you are going to stick with before making a big investment in it. Wes
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Post by loki258 on Apr 23, 2014 8:00:12 GMT -5
Loki258 is really putting the heat on him though. LOL haha, I don't think I'd ever catch up to him... |
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Post by loki258 on Apr 23, 2014 8:03:08 GMT -5
The reason I joined LDMA was simple, good cheap camping, good gold if you know where to look, and usually great people to hang out with and socialize. Plus I live an hour away from Oconee camp and keep my camper there year round. PM me if you want to know more or come over as a guest one weekend.
Matt
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2014 12:25:03 GMT -5
LDMA is a lifetime membership and is owned by the same group as the GPAA. The membership is pretty expensive, but I understand they take monthly payments. My personal belief is that the membership is not worth it, but I am not familiar with the benefits that come with the membership. There are more properties on the west coast and many of their members are retired and have time to travel. It is hard to find gold in SC. Indyme2 has already found most of it. ^^^^^^^^^^ HAHA |
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Post by indyme2 on Apr 23, 2014 13:36:46 GMT -5
Nice take, Loki. Looks like you have a sweet spot. One more day like this and you will be far ahead of my lifetime take. Lol. Keep digging, buddy.
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Post by loki258 on Apr 23, 2014 14:15:17 GMT -5
Still waiting on ya to come over and check it out some. |
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Post by scstar on Aug 14, 2014 21:26:28 GMT -5
I should also mention that if you are truly interested in LDMA, you can usually find memberships for sale from private individuals at a huge discount. I would like to buy a membership from an existing . Where can I look for one? |
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