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Loads of info. Very interesting. Brent Heap Rosendale England brent.heap @ btinternet.com (12/14/06)

Looks like a great site guys, keep up the good work Andy Rusten, Salem, Oregon arusten @ comcast.net (12/4/06)

Sure enjoy the articles, especially by Mr. Jim Straight.. Keep them coming. Richard Speer, Red Mountain, Ca. U.S.A. (12/3/06)

Geoffrey B Metje, Casa Grande AZ. 85222 gbmetje @ yahoo.com (11/6/06)

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Bradley J Caskey, Abilene Texas brad.caskey @ nts-online.net (10/21/06)

Love the Journal, keep up the good work! Clay, Calgary Alberta Canada cehumfrey @ xplornet.com (10/7/06)

George Roddewig, Wisconsin (10/5/06)

Your magazine is SUPER, Looking forward to the next issue !! Robert Allen, Caldwell, ID USA rcallen @ quik.com (10/4/06)

Matthew Brandt, goldnuggetfever @ yahoo.com (10/4/06)

Five months ago my dad got me a boxful of CMJ magazines fore free at a yard sale, not being yet strickened with the fever. I read one while it was slow at work. After reading the first one I I couldn't wait until I cracked open the next, and the next, and so on. Out of the 150 magazines that I got I have read them all at least 3 times each, some more when concerning placer production, and gemstones. After all the information I learned from your books I so far have recovered a little more than two pennyweights in gold, two diamonds, and lost 60 pounds and found what I have been looking for for years, a good wholesome, healthy hobby that I will enjoy for the rest of my life, Thanks CMJ. David H. Shimer Jr. Citrus Heights ca. U.S.A ezracquet @ aol.com (10/1/06)

I just learned what an adit is this year because I got a book from the library about ancient England. Kevin Klak, Kenmore, NY, USA gigingas @ yahoo.com (10/1/06)

Jean, New York jeanbno @ spojoar.com (9/27/06)

Lee Edwards, Kansas City, Missouri USA Ldwards9 @ kc.rr.com (9/23/06)

If I'm looking for mining equipment this is the first place I come to. Ernest Grigsby, Norfolk VA ernest.grigsby @ us.army.mil (9/19/06)

Jim Dobson, MA United States ds-Dobson1632 @ spatzer.com (9/11/06)

I like that stuff! Thanks guys. James K V., jamessunshine2006 @ huyandex.com (9/3/06)

Ken W. Tharp Sr., Enid, Okla. 73702 U.S.A. diditagain1701 @ yahoo.com (9/1/06)

Appreciate y'all havin a site I could find easily and i appreciate the gold panning information deeply wish me luck Andy Davis, Marana AZ, rockin_hick1965 @ yahoo.com (8/31/06)

Chris Munden, Merced, CA USA mundenauto @ sbcglobal.net (8/24/06)

Hi, you have a great site! Thank you. Joseph Joseph @ sndar.com (8/24/06)

Enjoyed reading and looking at this great site.  I'll be back to read some more.  I used to gold pan at "Cotton Patch Gold Mine" in North Carolina.... remember the huge 14 pound (I think) nugget that was used as a door stop and was sold for practically nothing until they found out it was gold!  There is still gold there! Pj Story, Charlotte, NC, USA (8/24/06)

John Jones' (c'mon, is that really his name?) articles "The Treasure Detective" *(July & August 2006) were informative...maybe too informative!  He divulged methods that I've employed myself for the past several decades. Now EVERYONE knows the "secrets" to successful treasure hunting.  Dang!   

Seriously, though, I enjoyed reading his articles and learned a thing or two myself.  Thanks, ICMJ, for publishing his informative series.  M. E. Garatti, Willits, CA, USA mendomary2000 @ yahoo.com (8/23/06)

This is the first article I have found about Central Texas Gold! (Other than the GPAA Mining Claims Book) Thank you. (I will be forwarding your article to my cousin who is also a hobbyist prospector.) Jerry Thatcher, Copperas Cove TX (8/10/06)

Great web site, very informative. Bob Allen, Caldwell, Idaho, USA rcallen @ quik.com (7/28/06)

Thank you for your website. We have found it very interesting and helpful. Wendy, NY wendon @ netcast.net (6/26/06)

I sure enjoyed looking at last year's photo contest winners. They all look too familiar, and remind me why I love prospecting-great people, great places, great placers! Steve Dockstader, Coolidge, Arizona, USA s.dockstader @ att.net (6/25/06)

Stuart D Clarke, Vista, CA USA shistu @ aol.com (6/23/06)

There is frequently talk about platinum group metals in black sands. I would love to hear from anyone than has recovered any platinum from black sands at a profit. Also a quick note to inexperienced individuals buying gold placer properties, you should sample the properties first and do not use fire assay or ICAP assays, you need free gold determinations. Steve Hicks, White Sulphur Springs, Montana steveahicks @ yahoo.com (6/20/06)

Me and my family have been working the same placer claim on the North Fork of the Yuba River for over 80 years. After all that time what I don't know about getting gold I actually found here. Good site!! Bob DeMuth, Reno, Nevada bobdemuth @ yahoo.com (6/6/06)

Hey, I like this site. I am happy to stumble across it. I've never seen where there is a lot of info on Gold like this. Thanks for the good work. Adams Kofi, Ekpan, Delta, Nigeria adams_kofi @ yahoo.co.uk (5/28/06)

Great. Thanks! Billie, vozwrt @ ssoboy.net (5/12/06)

Hello, First I hope you will excuse my language which is no very good and that you will understand me but I'm French. I 'm a French gold panning women, doing this activity in France since more than 20 years. I have a small enterprise in the south of France which teaches at the schools and the tourists the techniques to look for gold in our rivers. I'm 45 years old , and my dream is to come to make a California circuit since 20 years. I have project to realize out this dream about October of this year . And obviously arrived in Coloma. But I need some help, and I have some questions, so I hope that you could help me. I will come with my husband and my son of 20 years old who wants to exert his school language and may be found a family where to stay "au pair" for 6 months. Can we look for gold free in California and where are the better places to do it, or do we need authorization? What is the weather at this time? Even we will stay 1 month, what are the most beautiful places has not to miss. Vilain Veronique FRANCE - Gard vero.vilain @ infonie.fr (5/2/06)

I have been looking for the past few years for Your Magazine, I had thought that You had gone out of business... But glad to see You are still here!!! Thanks Jack Larsen, Springfield IL. US JlThebear @ AOL.com (5/1/06)

I have been getting on your web site, but not this section. Very interesting. Jim from Canada was wondering how Stanslaus County in Ca got it's name. It comes from an Indian Chief Estanislao, that lived in this area. Lots of gold has been found in both the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers. John L. Swicegood, Modesto, CA USA brotherjohnny @ aol.com (2/18/06)

I am a present and have had a subscription of the mining Journal for over 20 years. This is the first time looking a the website and I enjoy looking at the Adds. My GGGrandfather David Jenkins and his Brother Thomas in the 1860's had an undershoot water wheel on the Merced River above Briceburg and below El Portal [Jenkins Hill]. It washed out in the big flood in the 1860's. It ran a gold stamp mill. Do you in your files or know of a picture of an undershoot water wheel? Instead of the traditional ones where the water flows over the top, this one the water flows under. Would like to see a picture of one. Bill Jenkin, La Grange, CA USA La Grange, CA USA whj209 @ sbcglobal.net (1/28/06)

I would like to find a place to go where I can go and pan or dig for all kinds of goodie such as gold, diamonds etc...limited to VA or northeast NC. If you share info so will I when I get some!!! Kelly Hopkins, Portsmouth, VA USA twoshotkelly @ yahoo.com (1/25/06)

158 years ago today. James Wilson Marshall discovers Gold along the American River in Northern California. Marshall who had formed a partnership with John Sutter to construct a sawmill along the American River went to check to see if the tailrace of the mill had been flushed clean of silt and debris. Marshall looks down through the water and finds gold !!!!!!! This event sets off the California Gold rush. January 24th, 1848.  Smithsgold, California Smithsgold @ Aol.com (1/24/06)

Hi "Helpers of Miners". Its simply one awfully informative magazine and website you got on the go. Maybe you could DIG me up some info. on Stanislaus co. California, in particular, how it got its name . Has their ever been gold found in its river? Thank you. Jim Ennis, Placentia Canada skyblazer2x @ hotmail.com (12/3/05)

Hello! I am Erik and I like this site. Bay... ;) Erik @ yahoo.com (11/28/05)

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Al Brown, Auburn, WA USA brownav1938 @ comcast.net (11/1/05)

I like this site very much! Martina (10/31/05) 

Looking for places to prospect in Southeastern KY. Would appreciate any suggestions. Wayne, KY richardup @ alltel.net (10/23/05)

Warren Cotrone, Ocean Park, Washington USA okieminer"@"hotmail.com (10/20/05)

Nice info I have got. Sure I will visit again. AKU CHIYERE NWATA Hagler, NY oruoyibo @ la.com (10/6/05)

Kelli White-Golden Girl Mining Company, California admin @ goldengirlminingcompany.com (9/18/05)

I am grateful that I was informed of you magazine. I will be shortly listing my claims for sale. Am very interested in what you provide. Ronald Rochna, Cove, Oregon ron @ rochna.com (9/14/05)

I have been gold hunting for 8 yrs have found lots in old ghost towns an in grave yards but have heard that there is a large sum of unclaimed gold somewhere in texas plz let me know of the gen area here in TX. Rick Swank, WILLSPOINT,Texas, Van Zandt County, theundertaker115 @ yahoo.com (9/12/05)

Mo Landry, Loudon, NH, Merrimack, moztoy01 @ juno.com (9/11/05)

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Nice web site I enjoyed reading. I wish you and your family the best of luck. Troy, Taupan, wontme78 @ hotmail.com (9/9/05)

Birger Moe, Syrinvn. 13 B N-4371 Egersund, Norway, birger.moe @ scantag.no (9/8/05)

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Gorgeous site. Everything looks fine and detailed. You're a very talented site maker, too. Keep it up! Timothy Hagler, NY, llewych6 @ kwebmail.net (9/8/05)

Searched and Surfed your page great work. Terry, Alabama, hospot @ coolmail.net (9/8/05)

I have been recommending the site to some of the people I have met through work. Kolora (9/6/05)

Frank Johnson, Boston, MA United States, asy3655 @ radar3000.com (8/29/05)

Florence T Leshona, Botswana, Southern Africa, leshonaf @ bpc.bw (8/29/05)

I just moved to Vancouver BC and I was looking for a sweet remote (200Km max) spot to go panning for gold! I know I am close by now, but somewhere that hasn't been discovered, or a old river bed if you know of one! I am a rookie, I have been here 8days now and on my trip here i only went out once and people laughed at me when I was in the Fraser river, bottom end! Could you please help me!? Richard B. (8/28/05)

ITS EXCELLENT READING ON ALL MINING AND MORE!! Al Rossmiller, Lewiston, ID USA roddowser3 @ velocitus.net (8/15/05)   

Marshall A. Taylor, Fitzwilliam, NH USA (7/24/05)

I would like to know where we can legally pan for gold in Washington State? Chris Mathews, Everette, Wa (7/21/05)

Hi my name is Scott I am wondering about gold panning areas close to Stanislaus Co. California. and could you give me info on panning the lower Stanislaus river and some history thanks for your time. Scott, Modesto CA USA banjo73 @ sbcglobal.net (7/19/05)

New 2 your web-site an its great!! Hour's of pc good time. THANKS Bill, Signal Hill, CA billyg90806 @ yahoo.com (7/16/05)

Great!! Hugh, jarse.hugh @ gmail.com (7/14/05)

It's really interesting! Good work!  Harry, New York, hdamnd @ hotmail.com (7/5/05)

You're website looks very good, it was a pleasure to be on you're. Keep on the good work :-) Tomas Karlsson, NY United States www @ amzshop.com (7/5/05)

I would like to know where we can legally pan for gold in Washington State? We are willing to travel around the state to try our new passion. Kristin, Bow, WA USA skmanley @ wavecable.com (7/4/05)  

Ken Ralston, Phoenix, Arizona USA loaderken @ excite.com (7/2/05)

This is a long shot, but somebody here may be able to help.. I'm seeking information on the bucket wheel excavators (also known as dredges) used in the open cast coal mines and coal stockpiles of New South Wales and Victoria in Australia. I particularly need pictures to aid in model building. I've spent several hours Googling, and at last come up with this site. Anyone have contacts or info?? Doug Harris, Auckland, New Zealand digbee @ xtra.co.nz (6/30/05)   

Metal detecting in Utah or Wyoming. Inviting other couples to join us, or we join them. Nice and kind people, no drinking or smoking please. Metal Detecting Wasatch areas in Utah and other fun places 

Mr.Scott, Layton, Utah, USA jkscott2000 @ aol.com (6/30/05)

My brother and I have spent a couple of weekends with a sluice box trying to get a feel for prospecting with some amount of efficiency. I am looking forward to my monthly copies of the ICMJ to help better educate us on the enjoyment of prospecting. Amir Soofi, Santa Monica, CA asoofi @ gmail.com (6/30/05)

Sebulga, Moscow mymail @ mail.ru (6/29/05)

Heard good things about Dolan Springs live in Vegas and have not made it yet will this week but I heard most is claimed already. I just bought my first good metal detector Whites MXT and don't know where to go and am new at this!!! want to join a club as well any help would be appreciated I'm not out to get rich just get out of the city! Grant H. Runyon, Las Vegas, NV USA grantvegas247 @ hotmail.com (6/28/05)

GDAY. Jordan, Australia (6/26/05)

Angelo Campbell, Palm Desert, California (6/19/05)

Bryan Conrad, Wilmington, NC , USA bryanc10 @ man.com (6/15/05)

I would like some info on mines or areas around Salinas, CA. (Monterey County) that contain precious and semi precious stones. I have been told there are some areas around Salinas where you can find large quartz crystal. Do you know where this might be? thanks, Gail Jimenez, Salinas, CA, USA orbaige @ comcast.net (6/14/05)

I'm live in Salinas, ca and have spent time in new idria rock hunting. I know it has high levels of asbestos. I'm looking for some info on any mines or areas in and around Monterey County that would be a good source precious and semi precious stones or crystals. thanks, Gail Jimenez Salinas, CA., USA orbaige @ comcast.net (6/14/05)

I'm looking for some creeks & rivers, to pan at, without being in someone's property. Also I'm tired of finding just flakes. Where do you find the real stuff? Please make it a little easy for me because I'm terrified of snakes, I'm afraid that I'll GET BIT. Thanks for taking the time to read this, I know I can't write all the good.  Kim Allison, Lodi Ca, bugzeepoo @ yahoo.com (6/12/05)

Just did our first few hours of "High Bank" sluice work this weekend. Pulled up about $100.00+ in 31/2 hrs. It was kind of exciting, lol! Now I'm looking at sluices. What was that... I feel a hook in my mouth...Its pulling me in. I guess I'm getting hooked, huh? Oh well.  Charles Hawkins, Pacifica, Ca., USA twobears1 @ sbcglobal.net (6/12/05)  

I am new to panning and sometimes find it hard to tell the difference between iron pyrite and gold, is there an easy way to tell the difference? Also is it true that where there's black sand there's gold? Phillip Kellar, Great Falls Montana USA redneck999992000 @ yahoo.com (6/11/05)

It's me again, Jeremy. I would like to know if you know where to pan for gold in my area. if you could email maps to me that would be great. thank you. Jeremy, Kelso, Washington, USA nobiz @ aol.com (6/6/05)

I think what you guy's are doing is GREAT!!! If everyone else would do there part and SPEAK Up for what they LOVE to do MINING we would have OUR HOBBY FOREVER!!!! Keep up the GOOD WORK!!! James Bonham, St. Maries, Id. werw @ yahoo.com (6/4/05)

Joe Rooney, Somerset, Ca 95684 rooney7303 @ msn.com (6/2/05)

Hi, I'm Yashira Cardona from Venezuela, I'm a student of Geophysics Engineer at Central University of Venezuela. I was looking in you site about your magazine and got interested about it. Can you help me to find information about mining in Venezuela? Yashira Cardona, Caracas, Venezuela yashira_c @ hotmail.com (6//05)

Looking for information about tunnels dug in Reedley, Ca by Chinese immigrants in the late 1800,s. I am told they are at app. I street on the east side of the railroad tracks. Anyone have any more info or pictures. Looking to expand this part of history at our local museum. Debe McConnell, Reedley, Ca Fresno County mcconnell-d @ kcusd.com (5/28/05) 

Hi I am a kid who wants to pan for gold. love you site. Thanks for the info on how to pan for gold. Jeremy, Kelso, Washington, USA (5/22/05)

Would like to do some placer mining near Montrose, CO. Can anyone help? Ron Hammond, Montrose, CO r4ham @ yahoo.com (5/17/05)

A BIG HOWDEE TO YOU TO Joe Smithy, on your panning it sounds like you've pretty much got it if your saving clinkers -n- fines, don't worry about speed right now - that will come in time. I start my pan with about 3/4 full of ore -n- sink the pan till it sits on the bottom then I stir it all around breaking up any mud balls, still underwater shake your pan back -n- forth a few times -n- any gold will already b on the bottom, pick up your pan -n- slightly tip the pan down -n-shake it sideways -n back -n forth for a few seconds, you'll see that most of the material is gone, with your pan still at an angle shake your pan till everything is pretty much in the same spot, keep doing this till you see black sand -n- slow down but keep doing this till all you have is black sand then it's time to back wash, tilt the pan to you and with a little clean water slowly circulate the water over the black sand. the water will bring the sand to the bottom -n- the gold will stay on top -n- there ye are. Don't worry about loosing any gold, density -n- gravity will keep your treasure where it belongs. Here's a good exercise, fill your pan about 3/4 full then drop 3 BBs in an start pannin an pan pretty fast - when your done count the BBs, keep doing this an you'll be surprised how fast you'll get. Trust your equipment and gravity -n- you'll never go wrong. Happy huntin my friend. Michael Weippert, Kelseyville, CA Lake County sn7ln @ aol.com (5/14/05)

Filipe Ferreira, Maputo, Maputo Mozambique filipehferreira @ teledata.mz (5/13/05)

Thank you for all information. José Colonio, Honduras CA, jjcolonio @ yahoo.com.mx (5/12/05)

Matt Whyte, Dundee, mattwhyte75 @ hotmail.co.uk (5/11/05)

Catarino Sarabia, Hermosillo, Mexico (5/8/05)

Hi Carl, I am retired from the USPS four years. I have been prospecting since 77. I have a 4x4 and I will be going out from time to time (Lord willing). I have a GPAA membership and they have a few claims in WA. I love the scriptures, teach a adult Bible class, and endeavor to live a good witness for the LORD. I am not pushy, but I am not interested in going out with someone with whom I am uncomfortable with. I have refs if you want. send me some feedback if you are interested--JIM. James B. Dickinson, Oak Harbor, WA kdickinson3@hotmail.com (4/4/05)

Need someone from So. Cal to go prospecting with. No fun alone! Capt. Roy Lawson Los Angeles, Ca. USA kaptroy@aol.com (4/2/05)

Jerry Stuckle, Laramie, Wyoming, USA jerry_stuckle@yahoo.com (4/1/05)

Hi just found your site I like it. Been prospecting 26yrs and still learning and sharing with others. We need all the help we can get keeping public land public. Thanks, Danil PT, Florida, Johannesburg, South Africa deliveryflower@boom.net (3/31/05)

Have been doing some geology and prospecting in the Hoosier pass, North Star Mountain area of Colorado. Looking forward to melting snows. Jeff Negley, Alma, Colorado, USA jcn80521@yahoo.com (3/31/05)

Hi - I would like to know if anyone can tell me about The Avery Mining Association of Michigan back in the 1800's. JoanMarie, Florida JoanMarie@Whoever.Com (3/28/05)

Yasser, Egypt yasser_alshafee@yahoo.com (3/28/05)

Hi, I live in South Carolina and I'm looking for someone to prospect with if you have someone that you know. Diana Von Haden, South Carolina bmwdee@aol.com (3/26/05)

Mosier, Bakersfield, Calif. (3/25/05)

I'm am 43 anxious to stake some ground before I get to old, I was born and raised in Timmins moving to Elliot lake this summer, family man hard working and determined any old-timers interested in passing down their valuable knowledge or someone experienced in prospecting please contact myself. Thank you, Dave Menard, Coldwater Ontario, Canada huskyman_1984@yahoo.com (3/25/05)

I would Like to know if anyone can tell me about Bland mining company from the 1890's C Stephens, Memphis, TN dstephs1@yahoo.com (3/22/05)

HI ALL, I'M NEW TO NEW MEXICO AND LIVE IN ALBUQUERQUE AND WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT WITH SOMEONE TO GO GOLD PROSPECTING WITH. VIRG. VIRGIL SAMS, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO U.S.A. vsams21@comcast.net (3/19/05)

Hopefully crossing the border this summer to do some panning in WA. state. Maybe even pick a dredge in Spokane! How do I get ICMJ's in the mail?....

Jared, Canada B.C., fishermanjared@hotmail.com (3/17/05)

Hi, I sure enjoy reading the ICMJ. When I get it the mail, I can't help but read it before I go through the rest of my mail (bills mostly). Andy Rico, Nice, CA ajrico@copper.net (3/17/05)

Looking for information on drywashing and sluicing all info. is appreciated Thank you MAGOO TORRES, Santa Maria CA. U.S.A. DOGBULLRT@MSN.COM (3/16/05) 

Hi just found your site I like it. I'm new to online. Been prospecting 35yrs and still learning and sharing with others. We need all the help we can get keeping public land public. Thanks from Zortman, MT. There's still GOLD in them thar hills. Mike Wlodkowski, Zortman MT unclemike49@hotmail.com (2/12/05)

This such a neat mag... a friend had one and let me read the article on The Art of Finding Coarse Gold.... I believe it was DEC 2004 & Jan 2005 part2 so I would like to join the mag if I can get all of 2004 and start on 2005 >>>>>>Awahoo... Keep up the good work also any I should know of on Crystals?? Geri Rather, Ehrenberg, AZ. USA princessofcrystals@yahoo.com (2/12/05)

Do you have any information regarding suing Forest Service employees in their official and private capacities for violations of our "civil rights"? Any lawyers out there in Oregon and Washington states willing to take on these despots? Robert C. Snyder, Cle Elum, Wash.-America rcsnydersr@yahoo.com (2/11/05)

Daryl Mone, Apple Valley, San Bernardino, Calif. dmone@charter.net (2/10/05)

Great site. I am a gold prospector on the Llano River in Kingsland Texas. I like the articles you printed about our area. Todd Pickens, Kingsland, Texas, America pickens@moment.net (2/8/05)

Hi, am into gold mining. I would like to know how to determine physically the vein that contains rough gold. Nenita R. Orcullo, Davao City, Philippines (2/4/05)

Kemal Yazar, Texas (2/2/05)

I have just recently started to be a prospector and I am excited to find such an excellent source for the mining community!! Steve F. Hayes, Washington, dfwe@yahoo.com (2/1/05)

Hi my dad and I are from Medora, IN and we are wondering if there are any public places around here we could pan or prospect? Any help would be grateful. Thanks. Kimberly A. Everage, Medora, IN 47260 KEVERDVM@wmconnect.com (1/30/05)

Hello! I am Daniel and I am involved with minerals trade. Would you please help me know which is the best way to test Colombo-Tantalite nowadays and how? Thanks for your assistance! Daniel MT, Florida, Johannesburg, South Africa dmbt@polka.co.za (1/29/05)

What does one look for when looking for gold? Lissa Anderson, California wild.child@starband.net (1/28/05)

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John Hilton, Marshfield, Ma Axethedog@Hotmail.com (1/21/05)

Your journal is very excellent and informative . Nico Ntumba, England, nico.ntumba@tumbay.com (1/19/05)

Steven Thompson Menominee, MI rotaxax@hotmail.com (1/19/05)

Hello, I did some gold mining in Alaska and now I live in Northern CA and would some information on where are some spots to start. Thank you.  Rick Abrams, San Leandro, CA USA dadthreez@yahoo.com (1/19/05)

Hello. Thanks for the opportunity to be a member of your club. I am a small miner in Lucerne Valley and discovered an under ground tunnel, making plans to do 4 days excavation to get in tunnel to get my assays and go to work. Wish me luck. Angelo M. Sampo, Eugene, Oregon angelosampo@hotmail,com (1/18/05)

This website is outstanding* Jacqueline Genao, Queens, New York genaojaniva@aol.com (1/15/05)

Is there really Gold in Yucaipa? Anyone know about Yucaipa. Just found your site. Looks good. Was looking for local shop to pick up your mag. Ed Puchalski, Yucaipa, eddie-fm@webtv.net (01/13/05) 

Found this site by accident, but I'm glad I did. Unfortunately, there are little good sites. Your site is very good. Thank you for the opportunity to sign your guest book.  Nelson, USA  (01/10/05) 

I like this site ! Jina, USA  (01/10/05) 

HI! to all the Folk's at the Prospecting and Mining Journal. Sake's alive, I have finally found my Gold mine in discovering your Website. I am finding answers to my questions and equipment I need to pick for my prospecting excursions, just ausome. Been at it for a few years now. Finding some gold dust in the black sand but very difficult to separate. Now I will be purchasing the CAMEL for my spring searches. Thank you guys for putting out such a wonderful magazine. James Ennis, Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada, (01/05/05) 

New to Carson City NV. I have been an electroplater for 45 years and would like to try my hand at gold panning. Any info? Dick Kilmurray,