2010 Salem Gold Show

by **Mr. K** on Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:17 pm

Thats OK many have spent all day in the frost and rain of Dole for a few specks.

But its good exercise and I am learning a lot. Right?

by **4theluvofgold** on Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:20 am

thats a good way to look at it as well. I have had those days too. being in line waiting is fun though. You hear all the BS stories, and some real ones, people exagerate their takes, or show you stuff they bought that they say they found.

One year a guy was in line next to me... telling of places in Eastern Oregon he was aiming to get gold in, asking, prodding, suggesting.. ect. I asked him if he has yet to find any gold over there. He said no but he was planning on it since he already lived in Baker City.

1 hour later I saw him with a nugget in his hand not a big nugget, but still a nugget. I'm guessing between 1.5-3 grams. I began to wonder so I walked up nearby and he was telling a guy how he found it on the Snake River and he lives in Huntington. Quite a change of story there. But oh well, its all part of the mining things. Not knowing the BSers from the real ones makes for interesting stories and helps to keep our truthful encounters unbelievable so that they don't get a rush to them.

by **daniel** on Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:39 pm

I will be there both days i don't think i will buy many raffle tickets,but i do have a coupon from the gold prospectors magazine for a free ticket.How many people usually show to these events?I'm pretty eager to go for my first time.Hopefully will see some of you guys there! 8-)

by **cowboy444** on Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:40 pm

Hi Daniel.
I'll be at both the Puyallup and Salem Gold Shows. I'll be working with the North Bend Prospectors and also in the GPAA booth. I really look forward to these shows so I can re-new old friendships. If you're only going to spend a little bit on raffles, I hope you will watch for the ones that go directly to PLP, EOMA, New49ers to help pay their lawyer fees. It is very important that we do what we can to support them and help pay the bills. They are fighting for our rights to mine.

cowboy444

by **daniel** on Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:38 am

I will be sure to do just that,we can all use someone on our side helping us in our fight for our rights just to be out there let alone prospecting.I'll keep an eye out for you,i hope to meet some of the guys(or gals) from this forum. 8-)

by **OregonPaul** on Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:00 pm

I will be there

Been out of prospecting since July of 08.... Time to get wet!

by **Greydigger1** on Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:27 am

Thanks for posting.
I remembered there was one coming up but not when.
Just looked at GPAA site and found no info. ???
Son and I hope to be there, this will be our first show.

Greydigger1

by **Greydigger1** on Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:30 pm

Son and I just got back from Salem show.
They said Tom Massie was there on Sat. but didn't see him today (Sunday).
As I didn't win one, bought a 48" sluice box and am looking forward to trying it.
Also a classifier and a ghost town map.
Saw the Blue Bowl in use and they looked good but have to wait.
Not a huge crowd but my son lost me (looking for the old guy with white beard and GPAA hat). LOL
Nice folks there.

Grey

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