Well - there seems to not be any "Cleanup" thread that I can find - and since
Leonard started this thread on an entirely different topic I think I'll just start a "Cleanup Thread" for P AK.
Here it is: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=231
Prospecting Dilemma
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Joe S (AK)
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Re: Prospecting Dilemma
Determination, Tempered in the Heat of Stubbornness,
Really Gets Things Done!
Really Gets Things Done!
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Johnedoe
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Re: Prospecting Dilemma
I can sure relate to the getting up and down.... I can't do the stream and river work anymore either... Legs just won't do it.
So now I get to the beach when i can and the conditions are right.
Reminds me of a question not long back about , what was the best bit of mining equipment you ever used...... That would be a younger mans strong back....lol
So now I get to the beach when i can and the conditions are right.
Reminds me of a question not long back about , what was the best bit of mining equipment you ever used...... That would be a younger mans strong back....lol
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Re: Prospecting Dilemma
Johnedoe,
That's very true! Actually there's a world of younger up-coming prospectors that would appreciate the opportunity to learn from an experienced miner like yourself. There are many different local community youth groups that are looking for projects.
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That's very true! Actually there's a world of younger up-coming prospectors that would appreciate the opportunity to learn from an experienced miner like yourself. There are many different local community youth groups that are looking for projects.
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Johnedoe,
Another venue is offering a weekend "seminar" on Beach Mining for adults. This will bring many aspiring miners out of the woodwork. Your expertise on the subject is worthy of a fee. I have done week-end seminars. I charged a fee for the training. If the training is free - little value is attached. A program can be set up to give one day in class and a second day in the field, on the beach. I think the most beneficial thing experienced prospectors can do is pass on their experience.
On the side, I would either include a GOLD panning kit or sell kits separately on a retail basis so everyone has immediate access to the tools needed to get GOLD!
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Another venue is offering a weekend "seminar" on Beach Mining for adults. This will bring many aspiring miners out of the woodwork. Your expertise on the subject is worthy of a fee. I have done week-end seminars. I charged a fee for the training. If the training is free - little value is attached. A program can be set up to give one day in class and a second day in the field, on the beach. I think the most beneficial thing experienced prospectors can do is pass on their experience.
On the side, I would either include a GOLD panning kit or sell kits separately on a retail basis so everyone has immediate access to the tools needed to get GOLD!
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Re: Prospecting Dilemma
Johnedoe,
As a follow-up benefit to the prospector instructor;
Many of your adult student prospectors will become friends. You will have an association with a group of enthusiastic prospectors that will want to join you on a regular basis on prospecting outings.
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As a follow-up benefit to the prospector instructor;
Many of your adult student prospectors will become friends. You will have an association with a group of enthusiastic prospectors that will want to join you on a regular basis on prospecting outings.
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Johnedoe,
Another benefit of being an experienced prospector is being a mentor to others. It is possible to offer the benefit of your experience to new prospectors in exchange for their services as a helper. This is a form of apprenticeship that used to be routine in our society and is not seen much any more.
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Another benefit of being an experienced prospector is being a mentor to others. It is possible to offer the benefit of your experience to new prospectors in exchange for their services as a helper. This is a form of apprenticeship that used to be routine in our society and is not seen much any more.
- Geowizard