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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... ![[Image: 10260002_10202794977453778_6855410292820857395_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/10260002_10202794977453778_6855410292820857395_n.jpg) Somewhere along the way... ![[Image: 10375960_10202796152723159_8501646578732360935_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10375960_10202796152723159_8501646578732360935_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10436328_10202796152883163_7941962823260801532_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10436328_10202796152883163_7941962823260801532_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10388640_10202796153083168_6324500376813011786_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10388640_10202796153083168_6324500376813011786_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10372021_10202796153283173_4227012907934150064_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10372021_10202796153283173_4227012907934150064_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10458330_10202796153523179_9182719477986648526_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10458330_10202796153523179_9182719477986648526_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10423883_10202796153763185_1568825874961168557_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10423883_10202796153763185_1568825874961168557_n.jpg) Water collection tanks setup for the birds to drink from... ![[Image: 10376943_10202796155323224_8187640550660489417_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10376943_10202796155323224_8187640550660489417_n.jpg) 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... ![[Image: 10305597_10202796157123269_3521571141608689826_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10305597_10202796157123269_3521571141608689826_n.jpg) View back from the end of the trail leading to the mine... ![[Image: 10463945_10202796154123194_4271101237577012844_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10463945_10202796154123194_4271101237577012844_n.jpg) Found some fixer-uppers..Anyone interested ? ![[Image: 10452357_10202796177163770_1738859586750441361_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10452357_10202796177163770_1738859586750441361_n.jpg) ![[Image: 1904209_10202796177443777_4264876643480311734_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/1904209_10202796177443777_4264876643480311734_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10384219_10202796177763785_4383279136306060486_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10384219_10202796177763785_4383279136306060486_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10478223_10202796178163795_5705037416483060014_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10478223_10202796178163795_5705037416483060014_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10349201_10202796178363800_6516120641388817823_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10349201_10202796178363800_6516120641388817823_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10426614_10202796178683808_995080995923273350_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10426614_10202796178683808_995080995923273350_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10441188_10202796179123819_8201769772912369963_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/10441188_10202796179123819_8201769772912369963_n.jpg) Wild burro keeping an eye on me... ![[Image: 10462868_10202796180363850_3196476612251252959_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10462868_10202796180363850_3196476612251252959_n.jpg) Old A-Frame with an "electric fence"..Riiight... Fence is not isolated from the ground... ![[Image: 10388105_10202796181843887_8448235604908466948_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10388105_10202796181843887_8448235604908466948_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10474726_10202796182043892_5935548377841479690_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10474726_10202796182043892_5935548377841479690_n.jpg) 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. ![[Image: 10300213_10202796183683933_1570363761002491252_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10300213_10202796183683933_1570363761002491252_n.jpg) Watering hole... ![[Image: 10448820_10202796189924089_1647430860815676032_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10448820_10202796189924089_1647430860815676032_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10407970_10202796190124094_8600358026405607827_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10407970_10202796190124094_8600358026405607827_n.jpg) The water comes out from here... ![[Image: 10441935_10202796191244122_7492311522103571918_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10441935_10202796191244122_7492311522103571918_n.jpg) This little guy was drinking water... ![[Image: 10351094_10202796192804161_4887112040743294517_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/10351094_10202796192804161_4887112040743294517_n.jpg) Foundations from the old mine cable pulley/tramway system that moved material and men to/from the mine site... ![[Image: 10446520_10202796194564205_6290143255106594059_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10446520_10202796194564205_6290143255106594059_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10447837_10202796194924214_2093971893239614986_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10447837_10202796194924214_2093971893239614986_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10417602_10202796195244222_5339090686222687998_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10417602_10202796195244222_5339090686222687998_n.jpg) ![[Image: 10417511_10202796195604231_5248770400967795311_n.jpg]](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10417511_10202796195604231_5248770400967795311_n.jpg) And I found a pirate's treasure...X marks the spot, right? That's how the pirate maps mark the spot! ![[Image: 10367146_10202796199724334_8833446127747254470_n.jpg]](https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10367146_10202796199724334_8833446127747254470_n.jpg)
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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?
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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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