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delnorter last won the day on August 7 2023

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  1. Good for you Lanny. Looking forward to the new book. Mike
  2. Hello all. Jim would be humbled by the kind words and comforting sympathies for him and to his wife Linda on the forum. I traveled over the Klamath / Siskiyou mountains yesterday for the graveside service for Jim Foley. It’s about 100 miles from my house to Happy Camp, providing a quiet early morning drive through beautiful country, allowing me to remember Jim. It was comforting. Jim was laid to rest towards the top of a gentle slope overlooking the small local cemetery in Happy Camp, Ca. It was a small ceremony with folks from his church in Yreka, his family, including wife Linda, daughter Nicole and husband, son Jim Jr. and 4 fellow prospector/miners. The simple casket was made by a friend out of local pine with natural rope handles and a cross on top. Six of us unloaded the casket from the back of a pickup and carried it to the burial framework. Family and friends spoke fondly of Jim and his life. Some fine recollections were said about his mining/prospecting in Alaska as well here in northwest California. The minister then spoke of Jim and his commitment to his church and faith. It was really nice, informal. Dave McCraken and I were chatting quietly as we all gathered around the casket. I said to Dave, “ look at that pile of good red dirt from Jim’s grave, what do you think?” Dave says, “well, it’s hard to tell, you can’t see the grey layers where the gold would be with it all shoveled into a pile like that.” We were kinda smiling at each other when a young man sitting with Jim’s family (son in law) said, “what do you guys think, paydirt?” Like I said, it was real nice, Jim would have liked all of it. Mike
  3. From Linda regarding the service and burial of Alaska Jim. Mike It has taken time for Jim's daughter and I to get this put together and organized. Jim will be laid rest on: Date: August 5th 2023 Time: 10:30 am Place: Happy Camp Cemetery, California Address: 123 Buckhorn Rd, Happy Camp CA 96039 There will only be a prayer said at the gravesite. His pastor will pass out flyers to direct those who want to attend Jim's memorial to the church where it will be held. All who want to attend are welcome. Linda
  4. Jim “Alaska”Foley passed away last night. Good by my friend. I will have a toast to you along the Klamath River while prospecting this fall. Mike
  5. Linda’s latest email. Mike I have set up donations for Jim's burial: To Jim's many friends and family Please know that your support means everything to me as I navigate this painful time. Even though I realized his life was coming to an end after 80 years, nothing prepared me for it happening so soon. We both thought we would have a few more years together. We did not even consider Jim going to surgery and not coming out feeling better and having more energy. However he never woke up. He had several small strokes during the surgery. As you may know by now, he is off life support and being kept comfortable till his body no longer can sustain his life. As hard as this time is, I are still continuing to honor his wishes as to where he is finally laid to rest and where he wanted that to be. Many of you have reached out to me and have asked how you can help me during this time. I really want to honor Jim’s wishes and I plan to do everything I can to make his wishes come true. One of his long standing desires was to be buried next to his late wife Marcia. Someone has donated the plot for him, and another is building a casket. However, it is going to cost around another $5,000 more to actually get him laid to rest. If you are able to, and comfortable doing so, I would really appreciate any donation, big or small, towards fulfilling his desire to be buried next to Marcia. Funds for his funeral cost may be sent to: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8WcvSEZEvi Thank you again for your support during this time. With appreciation, Jim Foley’s, wife Linda
  6. Here is and update I received from Linda on Jims condition. Linda is very tired and sad. Thank you again for your kindness. Mike I am going to try my best to explain. They took his ventilator out today. It is true Jim hasn't passed away yet. But I want to make it perfectly clear - he will pass away at some point. He isn't "ok". Yes he is breathing comfortably and he is relaxed. But this is because he is heavily drugged with morphine and some other strong drug. He isn't in pain. He is still comatose. That isn't going to change. But because he is breathing on his own, the dying process will be prolonged. They do not have him hooked to an IV. Nor are they feeding him through a tube. They will be moving him to a new unit so he will have more Palliative care. And because he is breathing on his own, it could take up to 3 weeks or more for him to pass. To me, his condition has deteriorated since a few days ago when I saw him. He still responds to them suctioning his mouth out, but it is a much less of a response. He didn't respond to me at all. I don't really think he knew I was there. I really don't know if I will go back until after he is gone to get his belongings. He IS NOT ALONE. Really he isn't, the nursing staff is in and out multiple times a day. And when they do anything to him, they talk to him. What will happen from here on or how long it takes is unknown. But I know in my heart he is getting the best care he can. Linda
  7. Thank you Linda, you’re doing good on Jim’s behalf. What a fine friend Jim’s has been to me as well as the mining and prospecting community. Mike
  8. Jim would be humbled and appreciate the kind and hopeful words from all. As of yesterday, according to Linda, Jim’s partner, there has been no change in his condition. He remains on a ventilator and has still not awakened. Mike
  9. The last information I received as of yesterday on Jim’s condition. The bypass surgery went very well. However, Jim has still not awakened after the operation. It appears a stroke(s) occurred during surgery. Keep my old friend Jim in your thoughts, Mike
  10. I’m glad you brought this up Steve. I was debating whether to let you know of a recent experience just like this. I posted the need for an original SDC 2300 coil a while back. I received a PM through the forum, by a “member”, about an individual who had a coil for sale. This guy provided a gmail address to contact an individual outside of the forum. I contacted this person and danced around availability, cost and shipping to the point I just told him I was suspicious of the whole thing and was ending it. After this I went back to the forum to look up the “member” status of the one who send the PM about the guy with the coil. A brand new member with no posts. His only activity was to send the PM to me. Thanks for bringing this issue to light Steve, Mike
  11. I’m looking forward to more pictures and writings about your sniping blackjack. Also how you make out with the Nox 800. Nice looking country you have to explore and prospect. Mike
  12. Over the years I’ve found quite a few very small pieces of platinum here in Northern California. Attached is a small piece of platinum and a small flake of gold. These are about 10 mesh. This piece looks much like what you’ve found Dringle1122. Mike
  13. What a great day sniping 1864hatter. After Christmas found gift. Nice solid gold nuggets. Mike
  14. Yes, I have it and like it. Haven't looked at it in a while.
  15. A fun and low impact way to prospect for gold, especially to explore new areas for further effort with other means. Looks like you’re on a great area and recovering very well. Mike
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