Holy Shaft That's Deep! Let's Drop A Stone Into It!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for re-clarifying the three types of mining claims. DezDan, the mine explorer who has tried repeatedly to bust me for trespassing and whatnot by snitching to the various authorities, told me once that an unpatented mining claim can be visited and explored just like you said. However, he said that entering the underground workings on an unpatented mining claim is still illegal and can result in criminal prosecution. Fast forward a few years later, and I caught him at a PATENTED mining claim with his buddies trying to dig out a collapsed tunnel! Un-fucking-real! They weren’t happy when they realized it was me and Paul who caught them red-handed in their criminal act. I guess that explains why they hid in their cars and covered their license plates while I videotaped them. In every group, there are always a few bad apples who try to ruin it for others whether out of jealousy, envy, or just plain old spite. Keep up the great work that you’re doing, Gly, in your own videos!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Exploring Abandoned Mines and Unusual Places “Gly”: Coming up July 27th Episode 18 I go to the very bottom of this shaft. Stay tuned! I’ve meet a few DezDan type characters over the years and every one of them had one thing in common. There all narks! You will also find that they only befriend people that are weak and can be easily manipulated. The part that drives me crazy is they regurgitate loose facts and if you disagree with them they throw tantrums like seven year olds. These people have a sociological disorder and you will never find common ground with them so long as your perceived and doing better or are more knowledgeable. I’m really happy you caught them red handed. Nothing puts a person in there place quicker than video proof of there hypocrisy. Thanks again Frank for your support. I’m really having a blast making these videos, I just wish KZbin’s algorithm would start promoting them better.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Abandoned and Forgotten Places Are you using a bunch of tags in your videos? That helps the algorithm find your videos. I’m not sure how KZbin actually works when it comes to all of this, though. I think you just have to keep putting out good content on a pretty regular basis - at least at the beginning - and KZbin will eventually pick up on you. So will other viewers. I think you’re doing just fine!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Exploring Abandoned Mines and Unusual Places “Gly”: Yes, I’m using keywords and to take it a step further all of my keywords are contained in my videos description area. After doing a bit of research I’ve learned that it takes 18 - 24 months before the algorithm really starts to take notice of your channel so long as your producing weekly content. “It’s a marathon not a sprint” as they say. I’ve watched at least 100 how to be successful at KZbin tutorials and by all accounts it appears I’m doing everything correctly. Just need to be patient.

[@denyspoyner4150]

Your explanation of hydro-thermal vents was the best, now it's making more sense. Thanks

[@KubotaManDan]

This will help you , this year Schmidt Ocean went to Hydro thermal vents, here's a grab I made with the lead scientist in disbelief kzbin.info/www/bejne/laS2qqKrbZ6epJo

[@bigh3a]

your enthusiasm is contagious! A Brilliant and very educational episode. You are going from strength to strength, keep up the good work.

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

Love it, very informative, wish I knew that much about geology when I do my videos! Your gobbing is called 'deads' in the UK, rocks that have no ore. In our old lead mines, they built walls etc out of them to improve airflow.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

UK Abandoned Mine Explores “Gly”: Weeks later after I explored this site I learned that it’s also rich in Zinc and that’s what they were core sampling for. I also learned that this site would eventually become a large open pit operation. Because of that fact I went back to this site to finish documenting the shaft and all it’s drift levels. You’ll be seeing that episode in two weeks.

[@NyanPoptartCat]

Get a room...full of GOLD! I love your enthusiasm. You're a great teacher.

[@johnbrownlee7623]

GLY, I dont know if its your fine camera,or if in deed the scenery is just that Stunning...WOW.....great place to fly your drone.....That headframe looks like they still use it...In very good condition.....Are they still working this mine? Looks like they could.....Wonder if they arent, why?.... looks like there is a lot of Galena all over the place...Sweet....................Thanks for your video....................JB...............

[@oldmanronerickson2221]

Gly you have made my old age and retirement so much better. I have spent days watching your videos. I enjoy every one of them to the fullest. I can't thank you enough. My wife and I are fulltime travelers in a small class c motorhome. Both of us can not do what we love, get out and explore. But you and your exploring has made my days more interesting. In Yuma Arizona for the winter. Please don't stop. Our favorite time is in the desert just love being there.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

"Gly": Thanks Aaron! As a matter of fact Frank from Exploring Abandoned Mines and I are in Arizona right now filming locations. Yes sir, I love the desert in the wintertime too. "Say no to Snow"

[@RTLichable]

Great geology lesson! Those ore dumps at the end made me drool!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

"Gly": Me too!!

[@nanfredman1991]

Gold bug or no, that gold-bearing rock you were showing around 21:00 is just gorgeous. Thanks! It's neat how you can read the rock like a book.

[@paulcooper2897]

Not only am i fully entertained watching your explorations, but i find i am continuly learning things ... your casual "ramblings" that are bred from your own excitement are full of excellent information. Keep exploring, Keep rambling!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

"Gly": Will do! Thanks for watching and I'm happy your enjoying the show!

[@toddtraficanti4832]

Can’t say it enough, thanks for inviting me to your class room. Never thought I’d see so much and learn about mining. Great channel Gly

[@ericjohnson9668]

Not owl turds, owl “pellets” (basically vomit), consisting of the indigestible bits of critters like their bones and fur the owl pukes up after eating them. Cool finds and you are right - great fun for kids to dissect and see what was on the menu!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Yes, I learned that later on. I also learned people are selling them on eBay for up to $10 each!

[@myfavoritemartian1]

I used to find them up on high steel structures while building them. Hang a beam one day and the next morning we would find pellets. The meat was still red and had tiny bones with fur attached.

[@fabian247]

Gly, you're my favorite mine explorer on KZbin. I thoroughly enjoy all the background information you provide and the length of the videos! Can't wait for episode 18. On a side note, the algorithm seems to work sometimes: one of your videos was either suggested to me after seeing a different mine exploring video or was recommended in the feed. That's how I found you. Can't remember exactly anymore as I'm an early subscriber from episode 3 on.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Fabian “Gly”: Thanks! From everything I’ve read it takes at least 18 - 24 months before KZbin really starts recognizing your channel. That’s ok, I’ve got lots of patience and a whole lot of sites to explore. The sites I’m visiting and filming now are just over the top cool and you’ll be seeing those in August - September. Stay tuned!

[@pete2347]

Wow! I learned a lot from that one! Thanks for the geology lesson, and the tour!

[@valiantwarrior4517]

I’ve been learning a lot about ore and mining from your videos. Thanks a lot!

[@stephenwilliams1364]

I forgot so much from my miner certification classes....you provide so much educational information....thank you so much!

[@jackicomber8534]

I do enjoy the way you present this topic! You explain as you go and take us on a journey! Tanks for sharing

[@ronyoung3167]

Such a contrast on how safe you are vs Frank's approach. Now he is crazy, interesting but crazy. Love this channel as it's very informative. Well done sir.

[@JH557377]

Thanks for the mining claim explanations. Really helps an Easterner gain a better understanding of something other than hard coal mining. Watching and listening to you geek out over the geology was fantastic. I had an early interest in geology and have a brother who's a PhD coal researcher, so your explanations and examples of the rock and features the early miners were seeking is fascinating. Please, keep it up!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you! I’m really happy your enjoying the show! I just love geology and I’ll be talking about it more in my newer videos. Please stay tuned!

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

I get it now, yes, gold and silver at the finger tips, no filching. Stay cheerful Gly.

[@Ironsja11]

Excellent mine explore and thank you for explaining so well what we are seeing. I didn't know why miners would sink a shaft straight down like that, now I do! Stay safe and keep them coming, I am going to enjoy watching the rest of your videos now that I found them.

[@jenniffer9034]

Love all the education you give while exploring

[@rrich52806]

Thanks for the lessons. Informative.

[@relevantinformation6655]

Another great episode ! “Let’s use a small rock... incase there is a crate of old beaded dynamite down there 💥”. Glad Chris, Attorney/Explorer, sent ya info to this one :)

[@supmit2k8]

Fantastic episode. The geology lesson is much appreciated. Thanks a ton.

[@DaveWardPhoto]

Seems like all the interesting stuff in this one balances out the recent episodes where you were having trouble finding open adits. You don't need to get into extensive workings when there's so much gold (both figurative and literal) just laying around on the surface. Oh, and maybe you can talk Frank S. into visiting this site sometime. He'd go down those ladders; he hasn't got much sense and his crazy-meter seems to go to eleven! I hope you'll explain the 7-Level Crazymeter in a future video! Thanks for explaining the three types of claims. I've heard references to all three types in my local mine research, but I didn't know the differences. The impression I got is that homesteaded claims were a bit more common in the earliest days when the first white settlers and investors were arriving.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Dave Ward “Gly”: That’s correct, homestead claims are some of the earliest claims filed back during the great land rush and passed on to family members over the generations. This practice ended in 1976 with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Shortly after exploring this site I learned that it will be turned into a giant open pit zinc operation and that most likely this shaft will be destroyed. A week later I went back with another person and explored this shaft down to the 400 foot level and most all its drift levels. Soon you will watch the “Level 7 crazy meter” explore in episode 18 on July 27th. If Frank ever makes it to the states I have at least 50 or more locations that require ropes and rappelling. I can only imagine the artifacts that await in the bottom of some of the older shafts I’ve found.

[@evelynmoyer9069]

I always learn something new! Thanks for another adventure.

[@redlindholm8451]

I super enjoy your videos. Everytime I watch I learn something new. I feel like I know more now about geology, mines, claims than I ever knew before. I would love to tag along with you sometime. It would be fun.

[@JayDubb3BCT]

I love the geological education! This old grunt thanks you for the easy to understand breakdown of the minerals!

[@darthkiller14]

I continue to enjoy your videos and find the info you share interesting. You deserve more views!

[@clivekibbler4578]

more views i think means shorter films 10 to 15 mins long its only people like us who will watch a hour plus film on a mine

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Wow, great adventure. Thanks for taking us along. Crazy level 7 - lol. Retired Geologist here in NW and North central NV. We should go exploring together if you are in the area.

[@marychace1011]

Love how you "argue" with your audience about going into a dangerous spot and then acting like WE convinced you to continue! Pure Gly Coolness!

[@paddlefaster]

Great explanation of what we were looking at and how it was produced.

[@gingerbread6614]

Great mine. We love listening to you. You are so informative. Thank you.

[@michaelhill9738]

Great videos. Your knowledge; ability to pass that knowledge on in an easy to understand way; and your relaxed easy going manner make these videos top notch. You didn't happen to be a teacher or professor, did you? Probably would be great at that.

[@OdySlim]

Hey Gly. I really appreciate all of the Geology classes you give. An Elmer I had was a geologist. taught me a lot about the Mojave & Death Valley when I was young. Too bad I forgot most growing up. Regards from Ody Slim

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Ody Slim “Gly”: The world you walk on becomes a different place if you learn about geology. That’s what my teacher used to tell me and he was right! Geology tells a story if you look for the clues.

[@karenmreis5035]

Great information and show!

[@ianbradley8379]

At the end of the video, I think that's called GOLD FEVER!

[@chrisackerley1842]

I think the old car in front of the mine is a Buick. Notice the four holes in the side of the fender? The square headlights make me think it's around a 1980 model. Also, the handy-dandy Google free-fall calculator says an object falls 325' in 4.5 seconds. I didn't count the number of frames, but that shaft certainly looks as if it could be 325' deep. Great video, Gly! I've wondered for years now what this site looks like!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Chris Ackerley “Gly”: I built a fancy camera rig to lower into the bottom of this shaft but I’m having a few technical issues with it. Despite its outstanding performance to produce great video it keeps eating pistachios and constantly keeps changing the radio to play old Merle Haggard songs. I should have the problem sorted out in a couple of weeks.

[@wygold]

I was also thinking of a Buick or Oldsmobile, but Buick for sure

[@chrisackerley1842]

Could be worse. What if it liked old Tammy Wynette songs? You'd be listening to Stand by Your Man all day long!

[@adamcarpender6721]

Thank you for your input always love watching your videos I learned so much stay safe God bless

[@mikenelson9111]

This video was great....TKS for sharing.

[@NormanSurgeon]

The highlight of my week, ...very informative and one of your best explorations to date! ...But just the same, I have enjoyed all of them so far...! ..Many thanks..

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

neseng “Gly”: Thanks! Coming up in two weeks... Episode 18... I climb the ladders to the very bottom of this shaft. And... I didn’t die. Lol

[@NormanSurgeon]

Well thank God that you are still with us, ...and hopefully for a very long time yet...! There is another mining exploration channel that I subscribe to and every week I am expecting to be greeted with a sad obituary instead of his usual ..'very questionable'.. exploits...! You stay safe and keep up the great content thanks.

[@vonrollveeg]

I'm catching up on all your videos. I like them very much. I enjoy your enthusiasm. I enjoy the mines. I also enjoy the scenic locations, wish you would post locations you think are scenic (without nearby mines so as to keep them under wraps). I would REALLY appreciate that.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks! I’m really happy your enjoying the show!

[@TheShornak]

Gly, it's fun to hear you get excited when you find those minerals

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

Gly this is really a really good watch, I'm in the UK and am learning so much about what is really the stuff of Hollywood Films to us but in fact is a modern day occupation for some. I thought these mines were a thing of the Victorian past, great content my friend.

[@howardkunzman6085]

I just started to watch your videos and I thank you for how you explain what to look for. I am in Tucson and have see what the miners have dug in the past. But that was in the 70 and 80 when I was younger. They closed most of the mines me and my brothers used to explore. I wish I would have learned more back then.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

"Gly": Thanks! I've had an interest in geology since I was very little, ran my own gold mine for 10 years in the 90's and worked for and ran an explosives company for 20 years. Now that I'm retired I'm really happy to be exploring these places and sharing my knowledge with the rest of the world. However, I'm still learning a thing or two from the old timers that worked in mining. Your never too old to stop learning.

[@imaoregonbum6683]

Thank you for educating me on sulphide's

[@blaneycrabbe3390]

I didn't know that you were a "Gold-Miner", No wonder you do such a Great job ! ! !

[@77ennoda77]

Very instructive video congrats

[@yellowboy1866]

Thanks for showing us the right rocks.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Wrecked car is a 1976 Buick Electra Limited.

[@sandramowery6727]

That was Fun Gly ! Sandy

[@jeepejeep]

Looks like a late 70's Buick to me. That magazine looks a bit safer than keeping explosives in the cabin closet but maybe that's just me. More good educational information about the geology of the area. I really enjoy your explanations. Your enthusiasm is contagious.They really honey combed that place! That is a pretty deep shaft there. Very cool. That shaft under the head frame is unbelievable! How do they dig down that deep? How cool would it be to climb down those ladders and explore! Not very safe though darn it! Your excitement toward the end there was great and fun! Thanks again.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It takes a long time to sink a shaft that deep. Maybe 10 feet or so a day to include all the collaring.

[@loyalkuhn5778]

The Hula Dancer goes where mortals fear to tread, crossing the velvet ropes into discovery and danger. It's good to see her and Quackers again !!!

[@libertyauto]

I learned a lot watching this video. Thanks for that.

[@wildwestexplorations8097]

Wow very educational learning alot thanks

[@redlindholm8451]

Bad ass video!!!!!

[@LiquidGeek]

I like your subtle voice over for Limonite ;)

[@davidturney9813]

Thanks for the history or this geogology. I like your teaching.

[@mickie7873]

I got excited just from the excitment in your voice. That area is sure a gold prospector's dream. Those samples would be great for one's collection, but no, you are right, its someone's claim. This was one interesting video Gly.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Mickie “Gly”: This site had some of the best geology I’ve seen so far!

[@alexanderloadsmanthefirebu3753]

wow that's some deep mine where is this mine located great video

[@dazingoth783]

The camera you call the fancy one, to bad you couldn't have the same one or someting like it on your vest when you are looking at all the buildings. The camera you use in the mines has a much better picture. Just putting that out there, love the videos for sure. Been showing my friends and family..

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks for watching my older content. Yes, this video was made when I was still experimenting with different cameras.

[@billylewis2426]

Like that beautiful pit head gear,

[@peter15871]

new subscriber from the united kingdom ,really nice explanatory video been watching frank schling in british columbia some great footage on his channel , some great mine shots ,but no explanation of strata & how you find gold etc . i find your channel informative,you dont rush around dashing from one thing to another. Really great to watch,and great camera footage, keep it up

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

peter colbrook “Gly”: Thanks! I’m working with Frank right now on some collaborative episodes while he’s here in Arizona. I’ve quickened the pace and style of my current videos compared to my older ones but I still try and point out the geology when it presents itself. Yeah, Frank explores mines like an F16 fighter and I’m more like a cargo plane. Lol

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

peter colbrook “Gly”: Oh! Thanks for subscribing by the way... And welcome aboard!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi, now think about this one, Bobby doesn't deserve to be consigned to the bottom of a shaft. I can just see Quackers lowering himself down to the rescue. It's getting mighty fishy between those two ain't it lol. A very cool look at all of the gold bearing rock still to be mined out of there. Another great video, as always thank you. x

[@michaelstrong3634]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I live in Indiana so we don't have this stuff

[@dweathereddecorator]

Thank you gly, and thank you pointy finger 👍

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: 👉

[@jasonchristian958]

Amazing!!

[@AgentP82]

Thanks for the educational bits. i was wondering what the deals with the claims are. and what they are looking for.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: In this mine they were primarily searching for gold and silver but they found an incredibly large reserve of zinc.

[@hardy5288]

Another great video, can I say those are Owl pellets, parts that the bird cannot digest, regurgitated from the birds beak, not the other end.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

"Gly": Really? Owl pellets are regurgitated? I did not know that. Thanks for the info!

[@we_are_knockers]

Please tell me you are a professor at the Colorado School of Mines. Can I send you pics of ore? I always pick up a few rock samples at every mine I explore, and would like to know more about them.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

matthew cracraft “Gly”: No, I’m just an amateur geologist that’s been interested in rocks and geology for most of my life. I owned and ran a gold mine for about ten years and that’s how I learned allot about where to find gold. There are many variations of gold laden metamorphic rocks and some great books with plenty of pictures so you can compare what you’ve found. My geology teacher once told me the easiest way to learn about rocks is like this: You have three trees sitting in a field. One is named Igneous, one is named metamorphic and one is named sedimentary. The trunk of the tree represents what the rock started out as and the leaves represent what the rock turned into. If you learn these fundamentals you’ll easily be able to recognize the rocks you find in the field.

[@robertlyman9789]

So if I fill the bed of my truck with rock, maybe there’s enough gold content to repair the damage?

[@ronniecardy]

Thanks for the cool info now I will look at rock a lot closer

[@urk5204]

Where have I heard that intro music before (the black and white part with the mic going down the shaft, not the title card intro)

[@robertlyman9789]

When Glys digging for,gold in his butt?🤣

[@stamford70]

How many others picked up their phones straight away when Gly said "Google undersea black smoker"? Thanks for taking us along again

[@johng5922]

Great place Gly. Those colors are amazing. How many feet did hula girl go down the shaft on that rope you hung her from?

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

John G “Gly”: Well, I didn’t want to scare her too bad so I only dropped her down a 40 foot shaft. Old Bob was so upset I dropped his girlfriend down a shaft he broke a U-Joint on his front driveshaft and the repairs to replace all of them ended up costing me $700. Old Bob is happy now and he’s no longer vibrating like a happy fingers bed in a cheap motel. Lol

[@joecolvin3617]

Can u take samples from top of the surface to process from a clame

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: If the claim is not active... absolutely!

[@catchaser52]

binge watching

[@vincenthiggins6091]

Contain yourself there you're going to have an embarrassing accident I can tell that stuff is giving you Goosebumps.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: This video was produced over a year ago and at that time I was still experimenting with audio recorders and microphones. Viewers were complaining about my heavy breathing so I tried controlled breathing techniques but that made me sound like I was freaking out. Lol. All that’s been fixed now and if you watch my more recent content you’ll hear the difference.

[@vincenthiggins6091]

Oh but I have seen a lot more of your recent content my comments that I have been leaving on your recent content should tell you that. in no way was I paying attention to the way you were breathing just the way you were sounding whenever you were looking at everything and investigating it and what you had to say. I guess my humor eluded you a little bit.

[@roberthigbee3260]

Great episode, you taught us a lot about gold bearing ore! However, you left another kind of "gold" laying on the ground and it was a type of "gold" that you were within your rights to take, per my understanding of your explanation of mineral rights - The owl pellets! These are not "turds" as you called them, rather the owl regurgitates (spits up) the indigestible bits of the critters it eats. As you correctly pointed out, High School science classes dissect these and because of this, owl pellets are in high demand to stock class room kits. I just looked up on Mr. web and the street value of owl pellets ranges from $1 each for tiny barn owl pellets to $20 each for large pellets with, for example, rabbit or weasel remains. The pellets you showed us looked pretty big to me and there were at least 5 on the ground, so if they were the most pricey variety, then you left $120 of easy money on the ground (no grinding or gravity separation required, just put them in a box with some bubble wrap and mail them off to an outfit that makes those science kits). I am guessing that they would offer less than street value, so maybe the ones you saw would only be $15 each, but that is still al lot of gas money for Old Bob! With all of your back-woods stomping around, you probably will make more on owl pellets than from KZbin (just a hunch). BTW - how is the hula doll after you lowered her down that mine shaft at the beginning? Hopefully she did not suffer any PTSD.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: You know, I never knew about the regurgitation thing until after I made this video. See, even at my age you can learn something new. I thought that instead of selling them on eBay I’d get me a trench coat and be like one of those guys selling watches casually approaching people on the street corner and saying “hey! Wanna buy a owl pellet”. Yeah, I know. Probably not my best marketing idea. Lol

[@robertlyman9789]

Wonder if you can still do homestead claims? Must be pretty expensive?

[@lokiodinson9378]

You and Frank should explore the shaft

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Check out episode 18, I went all the way to the bottom.

[@karlmcgowan9375]

Hey Gly, do you think there are any treasures at the bottom of the money pit on oak island New Scotland/ Nova Scotia, if so what do you think the treasure might be.💰👑

[@robertlyman9789]

11 seasons of finding what the other people who took the treasure left behind!

[@TheFaderland]

Some good explanation. Just my thought: the rusty stuff Limonite is the result of oxidation of Pyrite. Pyrite is often the carrier of invincible Gold. And occurrence of Pyrite and Zinc together is common. There is also Quartz which sometimes has Gold. The drill core will tell you. You don't take samples, take pictures. Good luck to you!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Cristal Mess “Gly”: Thanks for the info! Yes, these days I just take pictures. Happy your enjoying the show!

[@jimpetersen8095]

I have a claim in Nevada, along the Carson River. But they call it a "Land Claim-P" I still hold the claim. It was an old old mine that was abandoned back in the late 1800 to 1910. I found a goodly amour of gold. But I had my claim fenced off. From what I understand I was to keep people out because of the age or something.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Land Claim P (I’m guessing the “P” stands for patented). If it’s a patented mining claim you own the land as well as the mineral rights and you have every right to fence it off from the public and post no trespassing signs.

[@jimpetersen8095]

Awesome..thanks for that as I did post it..I'm on episode 18 and learning all the time thanks..

[@BillyMontgomery-z9q]

Poor Gly. This is Back when He was trying to Do like his Own Discovery Channel Educational Show...Not knowing that His Audience Could Care less about the Geology and Science behind Minerals and Stuff, All they want is To See the Inside of a Dangerous and Cool looking Mine....

[@TheSilmarillian]

Luv your comment about the bite of the gold bug,hello from Lightning Ridge Australia here we have a similar beasty its called opalitis and there is no known cure lol.must post some tours of my mine here one day.Here in Australia we have a different system of claims I have a residential claim Western Lands Lease 30 yrs duration renewable and I also own the mineral claim on my property which is re registered every 12 months.There are many new laws about spoil piles we call them mullock heaps and it is no longer legal to process the out take of the mine on ones own property, add to that the initial monetary bond payed when the mineral lease is granted, in the agreement you return the claim to the condition it was in at the time of purchase if abandoning the mineral rights.Here in Australia I own the land and the mineral rights so hence it is actually private property though there are vast areas of abandoned claims that the public do fossick around.Not a good idea to fossick on a payed up western lands lease and people have fallen down holes never to be seen again, we miners call it ratting and are not well disposed to those that come in ratting and steal opal.:)

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Sil Marillian “Gly”: Great comment! Someday I’d like to make it to Australia. It’s a place I’ve never been too and always wanted to go. Gotta be careful though... wouldn’t want to catch a bad case of opalitis. Lol

[@TheSilmarillian]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Let me know if you ever plan to visit my house is your house

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Sil Marillian “Gly”: Thanks for the offer, I appreciate that. As fast as this channel is growing anything could happen. 👍👍

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@TheSilmarillian ill bet you,here in aus.,the money you spend to get rights,plus all the gov.,do this do that,or else,.is 10 times more than in the u.s.they can leave claims for yrs,& not worry about it.as you,ve seen,.here in aus. it would brake you.cost too much,as everything in this god forsaken hole does.restrictions,restrictions restrictions...i cant even reg. a frigin trailer,without it being inspected.9 x 5,that is,,car trailer..i have the plate,name,address,''do you have a vin #.?''no,its home made back in 1974,.''sorry,you have to take it to regency to be inspected'',..this country needs a huge kick up the ass..especially with all these people imports getting free rides.cars houses money.i see them in the p/o,sending kk,s home to bring the rest of them.PAID BY THE GOV.this country is b/s..period..

[@TheSilmarillian]

@@phantomwalker8251 I hear you Harry

[@supernick2072]

With the silver and gold deposits left. Why did they leave it and not take the lot?

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

"Gly": This shaft and all of its underground workings will soon be destroyed. Soon, this location will be a zinc open pit mine.

[@braddeem4998]

My curiosity is running crazy wanting to know what's at the bottom of that first shaft do you remember where it is and are you able to drop a camera on a rope into it?

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I went back to this mine in episode 18. In that episode I take you all the way to the bottom.

[@boomerang379]

Looks like Buford T. Justice’s Cadillac sheriff’s car after he got done chasing the Bandit.

[@robertlyman9789]

At some point, there’s a tunnel that should lead to that shaft!

[@kingfisher7960]

My cat is snoring on the bed while I watch this. Oh he has no idea!

[@BrianMiller-ci5bp]

I would love to find them rocks. I am a gold hunter but really have had no luck.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Limonite formations such as this can have really good gold or very little gold. I’m guessing this area was low grade otherwise it would have been completely mined out. In my experience, finding gold is easy. Finding enough gold to make it worthwhile it the hard part. KZbin search: Jeff Williams. Jeff does an excellent job teaching folks how to find gold.

[@mysterycrumble]

level 7 crazy meter!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: So, what was the “crazy meter” is now “class 1 - 5 mines”. I had to change the name because crazy meter sounded ummm.... well.... to.... uhhh.... well, you know.

[@mysterycrumble]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces scientific?

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Mystery Crumble “Gly”: This video explains the new classification. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmWbn6N3bNuMhMk

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

Good info to know about mineral rights, etc. Details, the riches are in thermal pockets, limonites,, and silver sulfides. Okay quiet down, you're too cheerful over rocks.

[@blitoris]

Those aren't Owl poops, those are Owl pellets. Regurgitated fur & bones etc.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

"Gly": Your right! I just recently learned that. I did not know that.

[@blitoris]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Everyday is a school day. ;)

[@lotharschiese8559]

PLease reconsider your explanation at 28:30 in relation to what is next.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

I got a good laugh out of Gly explaining how dangerous using 30 year OLD ladders is. When the Gly I know up here in Oct 2021 would laugh and say those are good looking ladders. The ones closest to the opening deteriorate fastest because of weathering and usually the lower ladders are in better shape. He currently goes up and down 50+ year ladders without comment. But he does have a wingman along. He only uses ropes and gear when the ladders are vertical or in bad shape.

[@maurypontiff3219]

Is it possible to ever find a gold nugget in one of these mines

[@kemico1272]

17:00-17:05 I wonder what animal that is