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Trigger

Jason — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:55:48 +0000

“Trigger” is my depiction (written in verse) of my lifelong “go for it” philosophy. Trigger Be it humble or be it bold, Follow your dream, Reach for gold! Pour your heart into its most coveted mold, No matter the risk, or rathe of scorn, No matter the cast be of tin, brass, silver or gold. If against all odds, [...]

Dream Tales

Jason — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:43:53 +0000

Be it humble or be it bold, Follow your dream, Reach for gold! … I’ll bet you came here expecting to read something about dreams and achievements? I’m sorry, but as of today this soon to be catalog of inspiring tales is still empty. However, someday (soon), it will be populated with true personal accounts of [...]

How to Pan for Gold—it’s soooo easy!

Jason — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:33:52 +0000

Would you like to learn about an exhilarating hobby that is loads of fun for the whole family? Would you like to learn about a pastime that gets you outdoors, is undeniably healthy, and introduces you to a community of friendly like-minded people? Would you like to learn about an activity that has been known to [...]

It’s Lookin’ Good in Da Hood!

Jason — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:56:48 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 8—Outline: While prospecting for gold in Plumas County California, I become concerned for the safety of my new camp and venture out to scout my surroundings. During the reconnaissance, I visit some ghost towns and old-timer’s gold mining sites. I’m spotted by the Forest Service. On the way back I’m [...]

To the Market for the Supplies and to the Mountains for the Prize!

Jason — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:46:56 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 7—Outline: I brake camp, leave the Yuba River behind, and drive to an unfamiliar city to purchase food and prospecting supplies. After a sleepless night in a flee bag motel, and almost penniless, I must get to the mountains (in a remote and elevated region of the Gold [...]

Super Sniping Legend—Maybe! Raconteur Extraordinaire—Definitely!

Jason — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:51:54 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 6—Outline: I meet the self-proclaimed Super Sniper. He’s a chubby, older man who used to snipe for gold but now scours the countryside daily on his little Honda motorcycle looking for anything that will up his bottom line. He lives year around in his old camper, traveling from spot [...]

River Risin’—Trees Fallin’, if I Had a Brain—I’d Be Haulin’!

Jason — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:41:48 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 5—Outline: A slide cuts me off from town, and bad weather keeps me in camp. The river floods and huge, downed trees race by in the current. Camp is pummeled by fierce winds. Branches are falling all around me like rain and trees could be next. I [...]

Gold in My Sluice Box, Snow on My Ground, I Ain’t Got No Company ‘cause No One’s Around!

Jason — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:12:47 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 4—Outline: I set up my new sluice box in the river, work a long day, and haul a couple hundred five gallon buckets of gravel to run through the box. My hands take a beating, and I have to return to camp for an equipment modification in order [...]

Of Camp Thieves and a Day in Downieville—Winter 1978-’79

Jason — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:31:01 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 3—Outline: Bold and determined thieves repeatedly target my camp even though I try my best to stop them. I make the best of a bad weather day by jaunting into Downieville to look the town over, sell gold, and buy supplies. Bandits! Over the next couple of [...]

My Winter on the Yuba, 1978-’79—First Gold!

Jason — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:55:52 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 2—Outline: My first opportunity to prospect for gold on the Yuba River during the harsh winter of 1978-’79 finally presents itself. I get lucky and discover a little pocket of placer gold, recover it with some simple tools, and pan it down to concentrates. The auspicious launch of [...]

Downieville After the Gold Rush–About 1979

Jason — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:42:41 +0000

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Moving to the Yuba River to Snipe for Gold, Winter 1978-’79

Jason — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:06:34 +0000

Jason Quinten Kincade’s Gold Fever Diary, Page 1—Outline: I become estrangement from my wife and hit the road. After traveling around the west, taking a job here and there and not finding my niche, I decide to give my lifelong passion for prospecting for gold a go. I set up my first scanty camp on the [...]