Popular Post Sourdough Scott Posted December 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2015 Got the best birthday present ever. My grandfather's old prospecting kit.My grandfather was a lifelong prospector. He prospected in Alaska, Yukon,Montana, Idaho, California, Nevada,Oregon and Washington. He could recite most of Robert Service's poems to his last days. He passed in 97 at age 97.His name was Andrew Stevenson. Sure miss him. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 He had the greatest stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldbrick Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 That 's pretty cool. Treasure those memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1515Art Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Wow, really cool tools those are so great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanursepaul Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Very neat!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 How cool! What is the blue/grey tool? Is that an oldschool handdredge? Is there merc in the flask? Is it crunchy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yes a super sucker hand dredge. And full of mercury. Looks like I'll have to break out the retort. The hand dredge looks to be retrofitted from a grease gun. The coffee can has glass in the bottom for a sniping scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 That is neat stuff. What year was he born? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer@wy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Happy belated birthday Scott. That is a cool b day gift, and an excellent way to honor him(by continuing to care for and most importantly USING his ole tools) as well as keep his memory alive. Please tell the wife hello and best of luck to both of you. -therell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 In 1900. Great man. He was the last chief of police here in Portola, where I live. They then turned the police duties over to Plumas county. He dredged into his late 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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