Newbie from SE Victoria

[vox]

Hey guys,

Just thought I would say hello. I am an 18, and just finished High School, keen to get out and about and explore this wonderful country. I am planning on going to university next year and completing a 3 year degree in Geosciences. Hopefully working as an exploration geologist in years to come. I haven't had any experience in prospecting and consider myself a complete newcomer. I am gearing myself up with some picks, shovels, pans and sieves and heading to beachworth on australia day for a couple of days. Not too sure really what I will find, but I have always loved finding "cool looking rocks". Any advice for a newcomer like myself? What I should buy? What I shouldn't?

Thanks in advance,
Alex

[keepdiggin]

Welcome mate flick through and have a read and your sure to pick up points and hints.
given your new at it id suggest getting a decent shovel, sieve and a garrett pan. snuufer bottle and learn the skills with just those toolsfor a bit....... you will find upgrades in this gig are natural and you will when its time,
good luck out there and if you ever around ballarat yell out and a panning session will be had

KD

[donnybrook]

Welcome mate. Enjoy our hobby. Studied some geo myself. You will find it interesting. Might be calling on you one day if I take a lease up again. Enjoy the mateship. There are many good men and women on this site. Don't get the gold fever it does exist.
donny

[Deleted]

Get into it mate. Good luck on your adventures & your career

[bazron]

yay more youngsters like my self and also in the same area we should all go for a dig?

[hunting the yellow]

Dec 21, 2012 12:41:11 GMT 10 bazron said:

yay more youngsters like my self and also in the same area we should all go for a dig?

yeah when ?

[jarrahrules]

Hi Alex.

Find yourself a club in the PMAV. They are great guys and regulary have outings. So much wisdom that gets shared.

JR