Admin nuggethunting Posted October 30, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hey all, I had a guy call me and purchase some items from Stanton, Arizona recently. As we were talking about the Minelab detectors, he mentioned he heard there was a new club starting up that might do pushes. My first thought was Ellie, which was the prior owners of several clubs that used dozen to push material for the club to metal detect. This was the first I heard, curious if anyone else has heard this from a solid source? The pushes were always fun and a lot of nuggets were found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuggethunter1950 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Hi Rob, I haven't heard anything yet but count me in if you hear anything. Please let me know. Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHaz Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Hey all, I had a guy call me and purchase some items from Stanton, Arizona recently. As we were talking about the Minelab detectors, he mentioned he heard there was a new club starting up that might do pushes. My first thought was Ellie, which was the prior owners of several clubs that used dozen to push material for the club to metal detect. This was the first I heard, curious if anyone else has heard this from a solid source? The pushes were always fun and a lot of nuggets were found.Thanks for the tip. If it is true. I'm in also. You would think anyone with a claim in the Rich Hill area would profit from such an operation. Especially Claims that are not being worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) from Bill's forum. this is under the Rich Hill access issues postEli Loftin has been making overclaims on the Hill this year.If this keeps up you will be able to lose dues to two different clubs on the Hill this year. Weaver and the NEW! IMPROVED! 24K Club scam. Edited October 31, 2015 by way2cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted October 31, 2015 Author Admin Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Hey Guys, I haven't heard anymore as of late. That being said, I would like to clear the air a bit -There are a lot of rumors about past clubs ripping people off. I have never been on the board side of any club, or that much involved, just an outside member wanting to detect. Sure I have heard they have closed down and took money from paid members. What I can tell you is when these clubs were running, the moral was high and many were finding gold. Funny, handfuls of guys that claimed they got burned in prior deals for some reason were back in the new clubs detecting. Funny, if you got burned once, why come back and give it another whirl (just saying)? My best advice on clubs if you're uncertain about them, join early when the club is trying to recruit memberships. Always the first couple years of these clubs ran strong and many found gold, much more gold than they paid in memberships. Don't join these clubs expecting to hit it rich. If you enjoy the outdoors, want to find a nugget or two (in hopes of more) and really enjoy metal detecting, then these clubs might be for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdu3164 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I've been a member of Weaver for 4 years now. I just paid my dues again the 1st of Oct. I was informed that Julie had left the club but it has not closed, just moved the office to the Old Trading Post. I did speak with Dan (cant remember his last name right now) He told me that the club had downsized a little due to the fee change by BLM or whoever. That being said I hunted and found a 1.1gm nugget on one of their claims. That nearly paid for my dues. Now, The real problem I did encounter was not being able to access a club claim that I paid to access. This was not any fault of the club but rather a private mining outfit that has closed off the access road. They most likely have good reason (in their own mind) lord knows we are sometimes our own worst enemy. Hunting the Wrong Area, leaving Trash and holes unfilled. Please be respectful while out hunting.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahorton10 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 There's been a lot of talk about that gate blocking access top club claims on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted November 12, 2015 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hello All, I'm unaware of any Weaver claims beyond the "gate" at Rich Hill. The Roadrunner Prospectors' Club had a few back there, but there is still access from the old Dynamite Shack road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Rob the Weaver club has the "Forget me Not" lode just downhill from the Meyers Mine and south of the Roadrunner's "Catclaw" lode claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afriscot Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I have a question about the "Forget Me Not" claims and where exactly they are at. From the Roadrunner claim along Weaver creek which direction if the FMN claims? Or are you saying it's south, as I don't know the name of the Roadrunner claim. Rob is correct that no access has been blocked off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdu3164 Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 The forget me not claim is South of the Roadrunner claim, straight across the creek bed from the old cemetery going West. it continues up the side of the hill for around 200 feet, if I remember correct and southward from there. Its alot of hunting between the rocks. I seen several rattle snakes there a couple of years ago along with two Gila Monsters. Be very careful hunting there.I couldn't get through the Mining shack road. there were piles if rock and people working in the creek bed itself. Weaver Creek road was locked up also. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted November 27, 2015 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hey Capt. D, Thanks for the info on the "Forget me Not" claim(s). I was unware they had a claim back there. The maps from Weaver in all honest are not that great, I can see members struggling with them. I haven't traveled the Dynamite Shack road in a few years. The last time I was on it, it was rough, but passable. My best guess beyond hiking to the claims from the road would be to use this access if all possible. I would recommend a high clearance 4x4 or quad. Hope this helps a bit, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Here's the location of the Forget Me Not lode claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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