Tahoegold

Hey GM, You have had a chance to write a great account of your times in mining. There's probably more folks in the future that will read this thread. And, you have a solid core of at least 100 fans right now who are really interested in what you have to say. Would you consider writing something about the end of this season? Something to finalize the threads involved? I'm sure it would make it so we have some resolution to the story. It would be really nice. I'm sorry that you're disappointed. You've done what you set out to do. And that is to tell your story. And I for one am thankful you did. It was great to have this story. Thank you very much. TG

Think about that. 658k views. If you're wondering if anyone is reading..... Good job!

Hey GhostMiner, I was just opening this message and was thinking of writing a thank you for the entertainment. Funny you had this to say. I read other things on the net without "reacting" to it because people will know I reacted. Sometimes I don't want to announce that I am reading certain things. It's less popular to react nowadays because of this current state of the abilities of surveillance. I think the number of views would be more accurate to guage your readership. A monthly survey of that number would be my take on gauging the size. All this to say, I really enjoy the stories!! The information about the reality of actual income producing mining was a total eye opener for me. It makes watching these guys that get 1 or 2 grams an outing kind of funny. It's like the difference between a couple of guys going fishing and catching a limit of trout, and a few guys going out and bringing home a boat load of fish in a commercial operation. Mining and fishing have their own set of life threatining dangers. I always had this false notion that you could buy a mine that is a known producer and just go to work on it. Maybe you would have some safety issues and equipment issues to worry about. But, what you've shown is a much more realistic version of the reality that is mining in the Sierras. Plus, an interesting span of history and some actual accounts of what went down. I gotta say, I understand you are doing this as a labor of love and a desire to tell your story on a weekly basis. The body of information, that is building up and as a whole is quite an amazing experience to read. (I know some is a story line is to make things interesting, I'm ok with that!!) From my point of view, I can tell you are writing something you really like and want to tell the story. As long as YOU'RE enjoying doing this there will be a good story line that you will be writing. If you don't like it then take a break, maybe you get re energized to write more. Maybe not. It's all about you and what you feel that makes the writing worth while. It's not about us reading it. But, just so you know, I for one am grateful for the opportunity to peek into this way of life. Especially since you made it as a working company paying the bills with this and learning the trade etc. It's been a great time reading about it and I thank you for your willingness to explain all this to us all. Thanks again, GhostMiner. TG

You gotta do something now or be hunted for ever...

Yeah right, just what I was thinking. One night of drinking and who knows what the bad neighbors with guns will do... Can't wait to find out GM.

Wackos!! Happy New Year GhostMiner and everyone!!

Merry Christmas GhostMiner and everyone!

^^ This

"We had no firm agreement on who would pay for repairs" He's in a different state and rents you a trommel that could only run 10 yards before literally falling apart. And, "It was old and had been through the wars" I'd tell him to come and pick up his piece of junk.

Yes, what is in the gravels the old timers wanted. Hydrologic methods could move huge amounts of material. Even poor ground could be profitable. But, what really is in there? Looking forward to finding out!!

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving GhostMiner! Glad you're back! TG

One bad apple spoils the bunch...

He hasn't told me what he meant by this. Hopefully it was just a simple statement of urgency.

Posted Sept 23 "I have many to tell about mining in these remote areas over the years and hopefully will get to tell them all before it's too late. But for now I will return to the main story and the mining journal of 2003. See you back at the Whisky Jack mine next."

I hope you're OK GM. We're wondering how you are doing. Last time you wrote you said something like "before it's too late." I for one am hoping you're ok and just taking some time.