GhostMiner - It seems mining is like anything else in this world.....If you want to be successful at it, you have to put in a lot of hard work and dedication into it.
When it comes to myself and prospecting....It is purely for the love of the adventure. I know darn well that I will be loosing money on gear, gas, and time. But when I am not working, I really do love getting out of the office and moving some dirt around.
As I age and get closer to retirement, I did wonder if it would be a good use of resources to have my own claims to putz around on, but it seems like there are plenty of locations that I can go to, and not stress about paperwork and the government.
Appreciate the honest feedback.