Pay Dirt

[highdesertranger]

so I have been going back and fourth about doing pay dirt bags this year.  brief update on what I am talking about.

last year I gave away pay dirt bags and taught people how to pan for gold with them.  everyone that got a bag got a panning lesson and got to keep the gold that was in the bag.   one person even got a nugget and all the gold was chunky and easy to pan.  so I am thinking of doing it again,  if enough people want it to happen I will make it happen.

keep in mind I cannot give away an unlimited amount of gold so I will limit it to 40 bags.  you will need to sign up for a bag at my camp,  it's on a first come first served basis.  no pre-signups.  the signups will start AFTER the orientation Seminar which is always the first seminar which will be on January 9.  I will also make an announcement at that seminar.  I already know what day my seminar is but I won't tell until it's official.  I probably won't give lessons on the day of my seminar you will have to come around on a different day.

also if you don't get a bag I will still give you a panning lesson the only difference is you don't get to keep the gold.

so what do y'all think.  I need your feedback.

highdesertranger

 

[Dennis]

If those that are interested mostly in the panning lesson how about just using lead shot? Gold is nice but it's only reasonable not to expect being able to give away a bunch of it.

 

[geocachelinda]

It's an interesting idea.  I know selling pay dirt online is a source of income for some people.  I have panning equipment but haven't broken it in yet!  I've been panning in VT with my father a couple times.  It sure is fun to see that gold sparkle in the bottom of the pan!

 

[highdesertranger]

panning lead shot ain't no fun. people get the fever when they see real gold. come on down Linda. highdesertranger

 

[Dennis]

I guess not. Need to recirculate the previously panned gold then.

 

[AJ452]

I'm interested in a real panning lesson even if I don't get to keep the free gold that was given to me to learn how to pan for gold in a free lesson.

I hope I can return the favor with a lesson in AutoHotkey

 

[Cammalu]

ME ME ME!!!

 

[Ms Linda]

I've never panned for gold before. Do we have to claim it as income?

 

[highdesertranger]

good question Linda. short answer is no. you do not need to declare raw gold as income until you sell it. highdesertranger

PS, I am not going to give you enough to sell, more like a keepsake.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Here I thought you were advertising a job opening and stating the compensation up front.  I've had a couple of jobs that paid like that 

 

[WILD@HEART]

A great Idea! What fun, playing in the dirt & finding treasure!  
It's a very generous offer of your time & knowledge.

 

[tav-2020]

will miss this opportunity again this year but super excited for those who get to do it!
pay dirt ...what a lovely notion

 

[highdesertranger]

not a lot of positive responses. last year it was overwhelming. highdesertranger

 

[B and C]

HDR, your place is always a hit. After the announcement is made you won't have enough bags or time.

 

[glasschick66]

if I could go I would be very interested in the offer....as I am sure a lot more will be as well!

 

[Headache]

I'll just keep doing it until I fill my vial...

 

[Ms Linda]

Sign me up, HDR! I like to keep my hands busy. Maybe after the panning we can have a manicure party