Winter Dredging, 10,500 feet..Dec.10th |
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Winter Dredging, 10,500 feet..Dec.10th |
  Dec 10 2006, 06:14 PM
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 Master Mucker!  Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4  |
We couldnt take it...We had to get out.
So we packed up the truck and off we went. Here are a few pictures of the day. Enjoy! This first picture is what it looked like when we arrived. Tempature was 52 in the sun. Water temp was 31, and we were at 10,500 feet.  But I was ready. 
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Dec 10 2006, 06:16 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Time for a little snow and ice removal.
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Dec 10 2006, 06:21 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
It was a fantastic day spent with the family.
The spot is just about deep enough for some under water work now. 
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Dec 10 2006, 06:27 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
I was froze when I got out of the water. Drenched from the chest down, and my hair that was dragging the water was froze.
 Winter dredging tip.....When you get out, move fast or you will freeze up.   Temp was 21 by the time we were packing up to leave. We may go back out tomorrow, but its suppose to snow. 
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Dec 10 2006, 06:49 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 9-December 03 From: Kansas City,Kansas Member No.: 48 |
Im glad the family got out for a bit. Looks pretty cold to me. But when you cant stand it anylonger you just gotta do it.
 Joe
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Dec 10 2006, 09:21 PM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 53 |
Yeah jmann , it was really cold, I didn't even get in and I was still freezing!
Heres a pic of the whole family I took while we were out today.
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Dec 10 2006, 09:24 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 53 |
heres another of mom in the water long-arming.
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Dec 10 2006, 09:28 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 53 |
And one of dad when he switched with mom.
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Dec 11 2006, 05:44 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
cold but looks sooooooo good! that day will be one for the kids to tell their kids about how you made them work in the winter...in the water ....haha kinda like the ole story of how far we had to walk to school in the freezing 50 degree weather! haha
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Dec 11 2006, 06:45 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 18-January 04 From: Central Florida Member No.: 64 |
What??? Are You Guys NUTS???? Yeah, ME TOO!.. I sincerely wish I could be there and go out with you, but that ain't gonna happen any time soon. I really hope that I can be there for a short time this coming summer. It will all depend on my physical condition at the time. \
I begin another round of chemo this week...today, lab work... then Tuesday thru thursday the actual chemo. Thanks for the great pics CPx2 |
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Dec 11 2006, 07:17 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 242 |
Hello Everyone,
Fantastic Pics but I'm a little concerned about the use of Denise as a thermometer to test the BBBBBBBBbbbrrrrrrrr effect of the water LOL. Surely you must realise that once Denise has been "let-off the leash" she isn't going to quit until she catches Double-Pneumonia, Hyperthermia and Iciclitis of the Hair HEHEHE --- I notice Dan managed to get only his ankles wet --- whatever happened to equality of the sexes LOL --- nice Posts Guys and Heroic Gal, Kind Regards, Michael Thornberry. NB:- A Very Special Hello to Geno --- nice to see you buddy --- keep getting better. |
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Dec 11 2006, 08:09 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Thanks everyone.....we are glad you liked the pics. Hopefully we can put up a short vid I shot a bit later today.
Ummmmm leash Mt?!  NO NO NO.....Any "REAL MAN" needs no leashes and lets his wife have the nozzle first while the gloves and such are warm and dry  ........then I took over once she had worked for awhile....... I can't help that she is a nozzle hog! Was really beautiful out and other than the temps outside being cold, the water seemed about normal....  I'll try to get that little video up soon. CP -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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Dec 11 2006, 11:14 AM
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 Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 6-February 04 Member No.: 84 |
Looks great!
Lets make it a dredge outting next weekend if the weather cooperates. I can bring my 4" and maybe a few CCC members. Lets get really down in the water with the air. Leonard |
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Dec 11 2006, 03:37 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 1-September 06 From: Lawson CO Member No.: 502 |
HA!! And the folks in the Polar Bear Club that jump into chilly water down in the flatlands think they're tuff. Nothin compared to what a prospector will do for a little color or just a pleasant day up in the hills. Good one guys, great pics! Mike
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Dec 11 2006, 04:04 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Cons clean up from yesterday are currently on the live webcam.
Geno, we hope each day goes better and better buddy. Since you can't make it out for a little snow dredgin' right now then we will send a lil piece of it out for you partner. Here is a short (1 min 29 sec) video from our snow dredging that will take about 12-15 minutes approximately to download on dial up...enjoy CP's Winter Dredging Video Polar Bear Miners!? HAHAHA Could be.....was a bit chilly. Well Leonard not sure on the weather but where did ya' have in mind?CP -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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