Hello everyone...... Mrs CP and I have chosen Memorial day weekend for a CP club memebers only outing.
All current members are invited to come work a private claim with us and keep all the gold you find.
The claim is right in Fairplay and is on the river. Dredges, highbankers, detectors, and sluices are fine.

More details to follow soon.

Does this sound like fun to anyone else?

CP

Sounds like a lot of fun :D I wish we could have hooked up while you were in AZ The weather couldn't have been better and the prospecting was great B)

A little early for me to call. But it sounds awsome and we will do our very best to make it. Joe,Roxie and Cindy

if its on my days off, count me in ^_^

And if you are around the weekend before, join the CCC crew. We'll start out at Cache Creek for a few days and then probably be on our claim on the Arkansas. I'll post firm dates in a few weeks. If you are coming from out of town and want to get in a week or so, let me know and watch here. Come over and "Blow a froth" or two with Ed and I and the rest of the gang.
Leonard

Ok! Here's the CCC plans for May. Sounds like it could fit in with CP's. You are all welcome to join us wherever we are. Especially Denise Dan, you are welcome along with the Boy Detector also.

May 19th OKJohn and I will be camping at SawMill Flats on the road above Granite heading to Lost Canyon. It's the big sweeping curve with a big meadow on the right a mile or so after you start up the hill in the trees after you cross the flats. We plan on highbanking/drywashing/whatever at Cache Creek for a couple of days. Depending on how that goes, we will sooner or later, maybe, go to our High Hopes claim on the Arkansas for a little dredging. John leaves on the 25th. I may go then or if someone is around, stay for a few more days.
Leonard

looks like its gonna be a good one, but i'll have to wait and check my schedule when it gets a little closer. But I am real interested in the outing, sounds good.

Lyndon

This is our chance to meet you all, so count us in... :D

What are the conditions at this site,
Shallow water?
or
Deep fast running?

How close can you get with the car?

This outing is going to be a blast! B)



Great conditions.
The water is a little of both, and you will be able to drive your car almost right to the water......hehe ;)

We are looking forward to meeting you H-Altitude.

Oh yeah, I'm totally in for this one!!!! My sis in law will be out to keep the Mrs company so I can definitely skin out for a week of diggin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:( i'll be working.......

:(
Let us know what days off you do have around thoat date Wyodust. I cant see you miss another outing! :(

im going to see if i can work something out with my relief, i dont want to miss this either denise, i will do my best to be there ;) i'll let ya know

AWESOME EVERYONE! B) :D
It will be great to see so many CP club members at one time.

Hopefully the water will be very tolerable....as in temps, speed, and depth. ^_^
We would like to know who plans on bringing their equipmentand what type, so we can figure out how many pieces will be there and where we can put them.

Still haven't heard anything for on-site camping.....we'll keep ya posted as we find out.
There is plenty of FS land around town for those of you who would prefer to drycamp.
And for those of you who would rather not dry camp :P there are several motel/hotels in town and also several RV campgrounds.

All levels of CP club membership (and family) are invited to this outing. Cost is FREE and you may keep ALL THE GOLD you find! B)
You may use any equipment upto and including 4" intakes.

We still have many details to work out over the next couple months but we think everyone will have a great time. :)

Contact us if you are not yet a member and would like to attend.
Membership@ColoradoProspector.com

CP

Dan Put me down for a 2.5 inch dredge and will be staying at Whispering Aspen RV Park. I am sure Christopher (aka DredgeBoy) will be with me, along with the lovely and vivacious Geraldine Catherine(aka Gerri).
Please let me know when you firm up dates and times. I think we will have to make reservations with that being a Holiday and all.

And this is to all who want to pertake in this adventure.
Any of you who attended the Rocky Mountain Miner's Rally, Will remember how hard Dan and Denise worked and devoted so much of their time to make it a succuss
In the previous post Dan said that this event is free! Well, we all know nothing is free
As a lifetime member of the Colorado Prospectors I motion that we set up some raffles with donations to help offset any cost Dan & Denise incur.

Later today, I will be setting up another thread to post these raffles on. I will be starting the raffle with a gold nugget that is in the shape of an angel. When I set up the thread I will post a picture. I know Denise will remember this nugget. So look for the thread later today and let's get this started.

dan knows what i'll be using ^_^

i will find out soon enough on if i will be there or not, hell if i have to take vacation time i will, dont want to miss this... ;)


in case you forgot dan, i have a 3"dredge ^_^

as for a place to stay, heck lets all stay in the cp's house, toast wienies and sing koombya... no?

Thank you Garry.....That is awesome!
Two thumbs up buddy..... :D and we got ya down for a 2.5" dredge.
We hope all the members make this outing....it's gonna be a grand ol' time! ;)

Ummmmm Wyodust........I don't think we can fit everyone here and I'm fairly certain I don't need to hear you sing. ....but I'll put you down for a 3" dredge. :)

:D
CP

<_< fine i'll bring my camper then

I've got a A51 sluice, a Gold King sluice, a EZ sluice and will soon have a LeTrap sluice. Also will bring a Lobo ST and a Whites GMT. Sorry no motorized equipment yet...

Ernie I can always use another tender if your open for it.

Does that mean I'll have Tender Foot? HA HA HA I crack myself up...Yeah sure I can tend for ya for a spell!

I thought I would drop a pic in here of the area all froze over.
I cant wait till it thaws. ^_^

Wow, What a great looking place.

:D :D

We are also going to have prize giveaways during the weekend,
and treasure hunting and sluicing for the kids.

I know Im ready......

B)

that water doesnt look much colder than it did in sept denise ^_^


i told dan (cp ) in chat, but i will let everyone know here....i will be bringing my 2" highbanker to the outing, for a "comon" operation, dan has something in mind for it, so just to let you know, if you dont have a sluice or anything, someone will be there to help ya out...see ya there :)

Wow! Nice spot! Is that all old tailings? My Lobo wants to know...

Wyodust, we will find out in May wont we..... and thank you, thats nice of you to share!

You can tell your Lobo EE that it will have a great time here... because yes, the South Platte is going through the tailings piles. ;) B)

Here is a pic looking east from HW 285......We will be able to be on the left side.
:D

Here is a pic looking north from the southern side of the tailings piles at Fairplay.... ^_^

Looking east from highway 285 that looks like virgin ground.

:D :D

When looking east are you looking towards the guest ranch.

Man that place looks famliar

well i can see that everyone is going to have a lot of fun at the getogether! i wish i could make it, but unfortunatly i cant! have a great time!

No Cornwall, I dont think so.

Maybe next time Russ, dang it......... :(

Must be looking at the wrong place on google earth

:( :(

Here is a pic South East of Fairplay on Hwy 9 about 4 - 6 miles away. You can barely see Fairplay under the mountains....Isnt it pretty. ^_^

The frozen water you see is also the South Platte.

You are so fortunate to live in a place like that,Yes it is extremely pretty denise.

:D :D

O' Man Denise your kill'n me here with the pictures. I got the fever so bad........
I know you remember us talking about those very same tailing piles. And, now we are actually going to get to go thru them HURRAH! We're going to have more fun than watchin' a one legged man trying to start a motorcycle. Only 81 more days and counting

Garry

I cant wait! Spending time with friends and family is the best way to spend the day.
B)

Oh man those piles look good...I'll definitely be bringin the beeping arsenal with me. Mr Olsen, you may have lost a tender...

Anyone have any thoughts on where they are going to stay in Fairplay?
We have an RV and have stayed at the Whispering Aspen RV Resort. I think we will stay there again. It would be nice to know if anyone else will be there and then we can get spaces close together

here is a link for them Whispering Aspen RV Resort

Any good areas to throw a tent up? (Notice I didn't use the word "pitch")....

You can put a tent up at the outing spot, but it will be a little bit lumpy ...hehe

Sounds like there will be several people staying there also. ;)

Ooooh, it's gettin warm out!!!! That means the outing is around the bend!!! I can't freakin wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

The creek has opened up from the ice and is flowing! :o

Maybe I'll get pics this weekend when I go over to check it out..
I cant wait.....
B)

Hi, Mrs cp, my wife and I are staying in town and looking forward to the outing. The question is about the pot luck meal. we will be traveling from Okla. and would like to know what we can bring and about how much of a item is needed for the meal. we can bring can goods (corn, green beans, ect.) and heat it up on the coleman.

Thought we could put together some details here in the forum for the potluck and or other eatin details.......
so far plans for eatin' are..... lunch and dinner on Saturday, lunch and dinner on Sunday, and lunch on Monday.
Dinner on Saturady will be a pot luck, so If you would like to bring something, just let us know.
We will be making smothered burritos/tacos on Sunday for Dinner.
In the mornings we will try to have coffee and doughnuts/muffins for discussions.
Lunches will more than likely be make ya' own cold cuts and chips etc.
If you would like to bring something else or contribute more towards the meals...please feel free. Contact MrsCP and let us know what you would like to bring.

We would also like to have some group discussions about history, land rights, equipment, claims, etc...maybe we can have one each morning and then one in the evenings with dinner.....or?
Feel free to make suggestions.

Gonna be a blast for all! B)

CP

:P Is there any firm dates set for this yet or are the details still being hammered out? I just want to know so I can get the weekend off and not get beat out by my other coworkers/lazylouts...

May 27th -29th. Sorry, I thought we said that.....ooops. :D

I'm glad you said something, I had us arriving on the 28th, I guess I better move it up some.......