When I was a child my father was a jeweler (still is) and we would travel to sell his Jewelry. On our trips we would look for gems to play with and to collect.
My treasure hunting obsession(s):
I am obsessed with TURQUOISE!!!!!!!!! Like everyone, I am also obsessed with gold and silver.
My most exciting find:
I once found a 10 pound nugget of solid gemmy green Variscite in my turquoise mine (tortoise turquoise mine - http://www.tortoiseturquoise.com) in Nevada!!
My favorite places to look for treasure:
Nevada, Silverton Colorado, Utah
My favorite treasure hunting techniques:
Hike, hike, hike, dig, dig, dig
My treasure hunt toolkit contains...
Prospectors pick, gps, sledge hammer, chisels, weed sprayer, lots of water, apples, granola bars, sunglasses, gloves, snake bit kit, first aid kit, pry bar, shovels, pick axe, jack hammer, and compressor