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Epic indeed!

I was given permission to metal detect in an abandoned mining camp yesterday. Mostly tin cans and broken bottles were dug up but I did find one intact perfume bottle. I started finding where the crucibles from the assessors office were tossed and was hoping to find an intact one when I hit a good target. Wasn't attracted to a magnet, nor was the oxidation and crust rusty at all. Too big to be a coin and weighs exactly 2toz. Put it in acid and vinegar overnight. Tests out .925 silver. Why was it there in a 19th century dump? It's obviously been poured into a crude mold or crucible. Could the crucible have been tossed out with the silver still in it? Normally the crucibles are crushed and reran through the smeltering process because 100% of the mineral content is not poured out, leaving small amounts of precious metals behind. However it got there, this mine produced 250000 ounces of silver in its day. I can now account for two of those ounces.

Close, it's Hovatter road. But if you take the Sore Finger exit and go north, just as you get out of sight of I-10, there's a rape tree on the west side of the road where there's room to pull over. If you've never seen a rape tree, it's alarming, sad and enraging all at the same time. Go a little further up the road, stay to the right and you'll be driving through the cemetery of the ghost town, Harrisburg.

Weird, he told me he was from Kearney, NE. Couldn't answer any simple questions or give me his phone number. Scammer.

Eagletails. Courthouse Rock plainly in view. Rode thru the wilderness for the umpteenth time last Thursday. Yes, bighorns galore and an aptly named Petroglyph Canyon.

The bucks are moving about. Blend in, put yourself in their path and practice being still and using the wind.

Make this link step 1 https://harvest-tracking.azgfd.gov/

2nd on the LEE

Nice to see you on CouesWhitetail, cuz.

None of your neighbors will drop a dime on you with your crazed lumberjack demeanor.

Ever notice No Burn days occur on the few days most folks would like a fire? Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years... The county enforces the rule, there's a hotline for Karen's to report their neighbors. And don't forget, leafblowers operated by government entities or operating OHVs in area A (wth?) not allowed.

No burn days and no fireplaces or wood burning stoves have been permitted last 25 years

Enjoying a cozy fireplace in the privacy of your own home. https://arizonareport.com/no-wood-burning-fireplaces-phoenix/

You'd be arrested in the socialist state of Maricopa County for that.

I'm wanting to document some out back ventures. Need my hands free for ropes and reins. What's out there that's user friendly, pros and cons? Like to stay under $300

A buddy wanted a big 19th century looking hand forged knife for our reenactment troupe. Measures 15" with 1040 steel, bolsters, copper S guard and elk scales from a shed I picked up in unit 9. No edge ground yet but it's gonna be a razor. Thanks for looking.

Maybe this spring if the prices hold. Just acquired a claim near Cleator that's producing some chunky morsels.

I give lessons in forging at Vulture City. PM me and let's get ya started...

Sexy

That's what she said. I can't help it.

Thanks. Wink.

They appear to be unused symetre 2500RI $50 gets the pair. I'll ship on your dime.

SPF

Quick, let's dart it in the name of science.