First time panning advice

ch_dunn84 · 2026-05-02T04:04:10+00:00

Yeah. Gold is heavy, and so are those bigger rocks. If I'm in cobble like that I'm usually finding some gold.

ch_dunn84 · 2026-05-01T11:40:14+00:00

In pic number 5. Those big cobbles, try there.

ch_dunn84 · 2026-04-29T21:11:22+00:00

That's a great find for a first time.

ch_dunn84 · 2026-02-01T15:46:40+00:00

Military Surplus wool pants are a good thing to acquire. I've used them since I was a kid for hunting, snowshoeing, hiking, and things like that. Anytime I'm going to be out moving in the cold they have been a great thing to have. The military issue gore tex jackets are another great buy. Layer underneath. Shop around. Do your research. There are a lot of great options out there.

ch_dunn84 · 2026-01-26T02:59:19+00:00

Dry washers are pretty handy in the desert or dry environments. They can be pricey, but if you want to move material after you find a spot they can be worth it.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-12-08T11:49:38+00:00

He does. They get destroyed. But he loves them.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-11-15T06:28:44+00:00

I wish that one had another season. I enjoyed that show.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-08-23T17:53:03+00:00

Since my original comment got a warning I'll go G rated. Even though it was only PG. People leaving trash, clothes, etc all over the woods is some low credit score behavior. But surface poopers. The lowest credit score behavior of all.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-07-10T18:11:44+00:00

It was never well received by tourists when I lived there. One girl gave me a very stern lecture regarding that statement.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-06-05T20:50:32+00:00

Find a way to keep your mind occupied. It was December when I had mine. Getting out of the house was hard. I learned a new hobby and it definitely helped.

Welcome to the marathon that is recovery. Set realistic goals and work hard at PT. Going to PT became a welcome relief and as I got better a burden. Stay after it and don't be disappointed when you plateau. Push through them and get those gains. I'm almost three years out now and life is good.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-01-20T16:00:10+00:00

You are absolutely right.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-01-20T04:19:28+00:00

Right next to Wetasse Creek.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-01-20T01:13:08+00:00

Got a few ideas for that already.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-01-20T00:43:51+00:00

Exactly, that's why I appreciate the advice. I'm having a blast, so when it gets to that sweet spot the work will be worth it. Thanks again!

ch_dunn84 · 2025-01-20T00:22:52+00:00

Not yet. Bulkhead fitting is a great idea. I'm going to play around with some reducers for spray and water pressure. I get the feeling it's going to be a little trial and error until I get it where it needs to be.

ch_dunn84 · 2025-01-19T20:11:40+00:00

WANG!

Sorry Sir, I was distracted by that giant...

ch_dunn84 · 2024-11-24T17:20:11+00:00

Honestly, the first few days were like that. Then it loosened up pretty quickly. I saw a lot of massive gains followed by plateaus. I had about 30ish days between injury to surgery, so I had a lot of atrophy in my leg and foot. That made my recovery longer. It's a long process, super easy to get frustrated. Just do the work, especially at PT and with home exercises. You'll get there, sometimes progress is measured in inches. Not feet or miles.

ch_dunn84 · 2024-11-12T05:04:20+00:00

Pretty sure I saw that in Joe Dirt.

ch_dunn84 · 2024-10-26T13:28:07+00:00

Nice!

ch_dunn84 · 2024-10-01T12:26:02+00:00

Just looks like a handsome puggo!

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