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  1. What I've read is that Serpentine contains microscopic Gold. And, when the hot liquid that forms quarts came up through the Serpentine, it allowed the gold to drop out and form on the bottom of the crack in the liquid. Of course this is overly simplified. However, that's how geologists have explained gold being around Serpentine and in the quarts.
  2. To me it looks like it has green on it as well. It could be Serpentine, the California State Rock, with sections of magnetite. Or, it could be California blue green Jade. I would definitely get it checked out. If it's Jade it would be another interesting find. However, my money is on the chance that it's Serpentine. Jade Serpentine with magnitite
  3. I understand that using the term Outlaw sounds pretty cool. However, sometimes I think that term has been romanticised by the media as it actually refered to bad guys commiting crimes. You both were, in your localized way, helping keep the peace. A less romantic term, however, and a more correct term for you and Jacob would be Vigilante. The american West was made safe by these American Heros. A vigilante (borrowed from Spanish "vigilante", which means "sentinel" or "watcher", from Latin vigilāns) is a person who practices or partakes in vigilantism, or undertakes public safety and retributive justice without commission.
  4. I know, it was implied. However, I'm just sayin' sometimes time heals and in a little while maybe you won't feel so sore about it all after all. Anyways, that's what I'm hoping for. A break and a little 4th of July BBQ may soften things. I hope 100 people click the Like button!
  5. I can clearly remember, in a time long ago when things were quite different. I used to get into scraps often and as early as kindergarten. I remember the principal would pull out a leather strap about 8" long. He would have us BOTH put our hands out palm up. And smack our palms. Once. It hurt pretty bad. Then he would look us square in the eye and say we couldn't go back to class until we shook hands and made up. That was pretty hard to do, however, it was something that actually worked. When you shake and make up it's like some kind of social agreement. Guys would say things like yeah we shook hands and that was the end of it. How times have changed...
  6. Hi Black jack, So, GM has had this operation permitted. This permitting process covers all aspects of a mining operation and expressly describes every aspect according to California and Federal Law. Each time a permit is applied for, government entities approve each action the mining operation will take. The question you ask seems to allude to something nefarious occuring outside of the law. Think about that, here you have men trying to do the right thing by permitting this claim through government channels. It appears that these men have every intention of adhering to all applicable laws. They want to work their claim and live the American dream of hard work = rewards. Are insinuating these hard working American Miners are breaking the law? Do you have actual knowledge or eye witness account of any statement you have made? The kind of questions you asked seem pretty unfair given the facts of the operation. I'm not trying to be mean. If you didn't understand the process I hope now you can now see these are hard working law abiding Americans trying to make a business work and to provide for their families.
  7. So, Whiskey Jack was a miner from the 1800's in season 1. Did you create that character from the old cabin or did Jacob tell you about him?
  8. Gotta be locals. Who would drive miles, hike in, and start shooting miners. It's someone who thinks it's their back yard and someone's messing with it. There's not enough paying material to hire security. So, like Jacob said, it's best to handle it themselves. Maybe get creative with scare tactics. That's what the locals are doing as they have the home advantage. They aren't trying to steal the gold. They are just causing problems. Maybe follow one of them home. Take a picture of their house and post it on the water pump. See how they like it then... Them, "Hey, that's my house.. oh oh..."
  9. 3 shots is the SOS signal. If you fired into a safe spot, it would have scared most modern folks who never have guns shooting near them when they are in the act of sabotage. They would probably have to change their pants. And, the camp would be alerted. No one would be hurt and the hooligans would spread the news. I think Jacob did that a few times too. However, I can understand that shooting at night not seeing where you're aiming could be dangerous. Maybe set up a designated tree or something. At any rate, you have a problem with rats and something needs to be done for sure! When are we to hear the next things? 🍻
  10. Now that had to be a good sight after so much searching! But, I know there's all levels of mining. This is just a few guys with a shovel and a sluice. An oz and a quarter for this kind of mining is kinda good! I guess you can really call it prospect mining. Because once you find the concentration, now a days, you can bring out the heavy equipment and really risk big money, or get a big payday. At least you can spend less like you are trying to find the right spot. At any rate, that day reminds me of the beginning days of the '36 crew. You must have had a hard time sleeping just thinking of what could be! Livin' the dream!
  11. Camping, getting gold, working hard and staying in shape. Getting gold stories from one of the guys from the 30s. Who wouldn't jump at the chance and bust butt to get a chance to hit it big? Heck, if you found enough and didn't loose out on too much, I'd still be happy with that!
  12. That is one nice small package of firepower. That looks totally packable. It actually looks better with the straight magazine in my opinion.
  13. Man, a judge too. Suddenly disappearing. Soon, a US Marshall will be called in. This is looking like a tough situation...
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