rmw
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Mar 10, 2013 14:44:26 GMT 10
Post by rmw on Mar 10, 2013 14:44:26 GMT 10
Hi everyone, Married with 2 kids, needed to find a hobby I could do with and without them pending their social commitments, this seems to be a fairly flexible past time or more depending on success . My experience level is zero even noobs call me noob, but I've got 4 weeks holiday with nothing planned so might get out and about starting tomorrow. Any hints on where to purchase some light gear for beginners in the north Sydney area would be appreciated. Cheers and happy hunting. Ryan
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Mar 10, 2013 18:02:39 GMT 10
Post by Ric on Mar 10, 2013 18:02:39 GMT 10
G'day rmw and welcome to the group. There is a lot of information posted here which should help you get started. Also lots more on our Yahoo page. We are mainly about The more traditional ways of prospecting such as panning and sluicing here but many of us also swing detectors. The nearest place to get a bit of gear to get you started will be Miners Den at Church St. Parramatta just up from Victoria Rd. A couple of black plastic pans, a sieve and some basic digging equipment (A plumbers shovel and a couple of those little nanna type digging shovels and a small garden type hand pick)will not cost much. You should be able to outfit the whole family for less than $100. Add to that a little bit of information on where you might find gold and your set. There is not much to the near north of Sydney. Gold country to the north doesn't really start until around Coffs Harbour and further up. The closer places are to the south and south west & central tablelands such as Hill End, Sofala, Tuena, The Shoalhaven River at Oallen Ford (about an hour SE of Marulan) Nearly always someone from here at Oallen most weekends. Oallen Ford is easy access,(2wd and mostly sealed road now) safe for the kids and there will always be people around who are generally happy to help out a newbie. The gold there is very fine but you will always get something in your pan if you follow the basic rules and ask a few regulars. Learning how to wash a pan of dirt is the first and foremost thing to learn, and learn it well as it is something you will always be doing. Next is where to look for that lovely golden metal. It is a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy the bush and the great aussie outdoors, flies, snakes, ants and all ;D ;D Have a look back through all the old posts and don't be frightened to ask any questions. There is no such thing as a silly question here As a young family you will get great enjoyment from panning and sluicing and the camping that tends to go with it. I would not even worry about detectors. Lots of big $$$$ for something many find they don't enjoy. Cheers and Enjoy Ric
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Mar 10, 2013 18:28:20 GMT 10
Post by backcreek on Mar 10, 2013 18:28:20 GMT 10
Hay RMW, I recently found this guy's clips on youtube. His clips go through the basics, step by step, from the begining for noobies such as yourself. I think you'll find it interesting if you can stand his accent.
Cheers Mick
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Mar 10, 2013 18:58:41 GMT 10
Post by Ric on Mar 10, 2013 18:58:41 GMT 10
Ya forgot the link to the vids Backcreek
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Mar 10, 2013 19:28:28 GMT 10
Post by backcreek on Mar 10, 2013 19:28:28 GMT 10
oops!!!! ;D
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