
6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
06-14-2014, 11:38 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-14-2014 11:40 PM by got2go.)
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6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
I wanted to go check out Potosi mine.
It is Nevada's oldest mine (1847). Lead, silver, zinc... It has a long history, and several cycles of activity/inactivity. Customary pit stop at the Saloon... ![]() Somewhere along the way... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Water collection tanks setup for the birds to drink from... ![]() Potosi mine...Nevada's oldest mine (1847)....zinc... End of the trail...the rest is a hike all the way to the top...you can see one of the mine entrances at the top/right of the picture... ![]() View back from the end of the trail leading to the mine... ![]() Found some fixer-uppers..Anyone interested ? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Wild burro keeping an eye on me... ![]() Old A-Frame with an "electric fence"..Riiight... Fence is not isolated from the ground... ![]() ![]() And this is supposed to be the source of electricity for the fence... A 2 foot long piece of cable with one end buried on the ground and the other taped to the fence using HVAC duct tape. ![]() Watering hole... ![]() ![]() The water comes out from here... ![]() This little guy was drinking water... ![]() Foundations from the old mine cable pulley/tramway system that moved material and men to/from the mine site... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And I found a pirate's treasure...X marks the spot, right? That's how the pirate maps mark the spot! ![]() --- Charlie don't surf! The Cake is a Lie! You're gonna love my nuts! I haven't seen Yayo... 09 Husqvarna 510 - "Bouncing Betty" 07 ZX-6R - "Crack" 07 Mean Streak Special Edition - "Blow" |
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06-14-2014, 11:45 PM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
whos got a dirt bike I can buy fo a doller?
"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us." ![]() |
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06-14-2014, 11:51 PM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
--- Charlie don't surf! The Cake is a Lie! You're gonna love my nuts! I haven't seen Yayo... 09 Husqvarna 510 - "Bouncing Betty" 07 ZX-6R - "Crack" 07 Mean Streak Special Edition - "Blow" |
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06-14-2014, 11:51 PM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
thats a quick way to get kidnapped good sir!
"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us." ![]() |
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06-14-2014, 11:52 PM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
(06-14-2014 11:51 PM)ars0n Wrote: thats a quick way to get kidnapped good sir! But theres a small chance of it being legit... Don't be a wuss, take chances in life.. --- Charlie don't surf! The Cake is a Lie! You're gonna love my nuts! I haven't seen Yayo... 09 Husqvarna 510 - "Bouncing Betty" 07 ZX-6R - "Crack" 07 Mean Streak Special Edition - "Blow" |
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06-14-2014, 11:53 PM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
i have. i am dating a red head.
"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us." ![]() |
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06-14-2014, 11:56 PM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
--- Charlie don't surf! The Cake is a Lie! You're gonna love my nuts! I haven't seen Yayo... 09 Husqvarna 510 - "Bouncing Betty" 07 ZX-6R - "Crack" 07 Mean Streak Special Edition - "Blow" |
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06-15-2014, 02:42 AM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
lol =D
"Sin City Sportbikes was founded by Las Vegas sport bike enthusiasts in response to a desire to promote a positive and safe image of the sport. Riders and enthusiasts from all over the Las Vegas Valley have joined together in an effort to give back to a community that has helped and nurtured us." ![]() |
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06-15-2014, 06:41 AM
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RE: 6/14/2014 - In Search of Potosi Mine
Nice pics.
I might be to old to cut the mustard, but I can still lick the jar. |
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