Welcome to May Everyone,
To begin with, I am sorry to announce the loss of several friends in our joint mining family. First, Nancy Neal, wife of Marty Neal, they have been with Treasureseekers since 2007 and enjoyed attending both the meetings and outings when they could. One of their favorite activities was an annual trip up to Gold Country in the summer to explore, prospect, and poke around. Nancy, though retired, had worked as staff at San Diego State University in the Computer Center, she is survived by her husband, 3 children, and both grand and great grand children. She will be having a private service at their church. I wish them all well and have talked personally to Marty and offered him our condolences and any help he may need.
Next, although not in Treasureseekers, but Temecula Valley Prospectors, long time member and husband of Carol, Robert Fuller passed on Sunday April 19th. I received a text from Carol while still out at the Freedom Claim outing. I again offered our condolences and would like you all to keep Carol in your thoughts and prayers. I saw Robert at last month’s Hemet Valley Prospector’s meeting.
Next item, April’s outing, we were scheduled for Hall of Fame, but changed to the Freedom Claims due to the Federal Judge’s ruling concerning the road closures. We had a nice showing and everyone was able to make it into the north basin including Thursday’s wind which hit the weather service prediction of steady wind at 35mph and max gusts to 50mph. The roads to the interior and wellhead are rough enough that I couldn’t get my Subie over there for the first time. High clearance and 4×4 should get you onto the other claims. I was pleased to see everyone following my sample, sample, sample mantra and trying new spots. Some very nice pans turned up in new spots. We are going out there again this month before the summer heat shuts us down and the switch to Big Bear and the Sierra’s. I am thinking of changing the date by one week to put it on the Memorial Day weekend giving everyone an extra day, but will put it to a vote at the meeting.
Lastly;
The prices of Gold and Silver have faded a bit since the start of the Iran War with the price holding in the upper $4,000 territory, and the big investment houses still calling for mid $6,000 by the end of the year, but who knows. It(the war) is already affecting the price of gas, groceries, and the inflation rate with higher gas prices being called for this month. I know it is already potentially affecting my summer travel plans.
Congratulations to JerryG, he was reelected to another 2-year term as treasurer. I am continuing as President Pro-tem as nobody else placed their name into nomination for a full term as President.
Also, a reminder, WE DO NOT REQUEST ANY ASSISTANCE FROM THE MEMBERS IN PAYING ANY OF THE ASSOCIATION BILLS OR VENDORS. It is and has always been a scam!!
That’s about it for now.
See you at the meeting or outings.
Jerryk