How to find natural SILVER.

[@petewalton5068]

I just can't get enough of these videos.. thanks for sharing!

[@meMiner]

Thanks Pete.

[@coindigger5392]

I see a red rider wagon in future trailing behind you for your rocks:)...beautiful scenery and serenity...

[@meMiner]

Maybe one day!

[@markpashia7067]

Around 9:00 all that quartz but where is the wire gold?

[@rickreimer1050]

Beautiful area. Looks like a great time! Thanks for sharing!

[@meMiner]

You bet

[@johnsaucerhunter]

Hey there, I've always enjoyed your video's, but wanted to say that I love the idea that your plan gave Daisy also some 'Quality time'. Well done and what a fun adventurous plan you had!

[@meMiner]

It was a fun video to make. Daisy and I had a wonderful time.

[@MichiganRocks]

I loved your intro. You're a good story teller. Would that roadside vein be considered pegmatite?

[@benwinkel]

Ha! We're all connected. ;)

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Another great rockhounder! ;)

[@newyorkrockheads8995]

Hey meMiner love the insightful man and his dog video. That Canadian outdoors is awesome. I wish I was there too.More 20 plus min vids please . A dog eating doughnuts is hilarious.😁

[@meMiner]

I should have had Daisy in her police vest with the doughnut. I always think of these things too late. Next time. ;-)

[@koltoncrane3099]

That’s cool ya found cobalt. That stuff maybe be worth more than silver idk especially as it’s used more in tech.

[@meMiner]

Refined cobalt is about $32K/ton. The problem is getting cobalt from this area refined. The cobalt from Africa is easier to deal with for the refiners.

[@silverback5033]

Looks like a nice relaxing trip, enjoy. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@meMiner]

Thanks 👍

[@kennethmoertel3778]

I love your interjections of humor.

[@meMiner]

If you cannot laugh, you cry. LOL

[@kennethmoertel3778]

@@meMiner both are essential in life.

[@stucrane6676]

That's some beautiful scenery 👍 thanks again . Loved it .

[@meMiner]

Thanks 👍

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Greg, dude! What a beautiful spot for camping, and a great place for Daisy. I love cooking corn on the cob on a camp fire 🔥 it just makes it taste better. Awesome finds under the tree roots, awesome video too. Can't wait to see what else you find. And when you clean them up. I hope you have a awesome great day. Cya!

[@meMiner]

I have more video to edit. Some good fun to share, I hope.

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

@@meMiner well I'm pretty sure it's gonna be, really good!

[@havenlew]

Nice truck brother!! Love the videos, you are the man!

[@meMiner]

Truck is getting old but Daisy and I like it. I just had a major repair because some of the front end had issues. Truck has a 2" lift and I am not sure that is a good long term idea.

[@mikeparker3994]

The more I watch your vids the more interested Im getting into being a rockhound,love your videos,little humour and knowing your stuff makes me keep coming back for more!Keep those vids coming ,meMiner!

[@meMiner]

Rock on!

[@ThinkTexas]

Wow. Great video as always. This one really sets the mood for some days off and adventure. I like the little camper. Very nice set up to get away. Thank you and please keep posting. Best wishes from Texas

[@meMiner]

Thanks 👍

[@amusingautomatons2692]

I'm here for the rock/adventure content but holy hell your cuts/editing and humour is really top notch!

[@Smithsgold]

loved the video !!!!!!! keep it up silver and campfire corn !!!! nice camp spot

[@meMiner]

Thanks 👍

[@ShapingSilver]

I love it when a plan comes together. ;-) And some nice finds as well. Good hygge for you. :-)

[@meMiner]

Yes! Thank you!

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

I wish I was there too! And I definitely wouldn't disagree with you. I love Daisy's impression of an otter. Can't wait to see what you discover inside those rocks. Thanks for a beautiful time!

[@meMiner]

I looked for those particular rocks when editing because I wanted to clean them and include that in the video. I couldn't find where I put them until this morning. I have to stop using old coffee cups for my nuggets or mark the cups with a date. LOL

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

@@meMiner 😄 Nice way to recycle coffee cups!

[@milesnn]

Awesome plan fantastic adventure sweet finds daisy sure is happy perfect relaxing corn yummy beautiful adventure hope the wife and your daughter are all good thank you be safe

[@meMiner]

Thanks 👍

[@stevesfascinations1516]

Awesome video, loved the story line from start to finish. Nice place to camp.

[@meMiner]

Thanks for the kind words

[@stewdeezie1212]

Oh my gosh!!!!!!!! How cool! Finding Natural nuggets of silver is still in my top 10 things to do list.

[@meMiner]

I never get tired of it. ;-)

[@stewdeezie1212]

I see that thin tailed beaver is still following ya around. Here's to daisy's continued good health! 🍻

[@pixelinox1698]

I wish I can have all those minerals and nice rocks you found but at my chalet it’s in the south of Quebec at St-Fabien de panet in Appalachian mountains I think) because All it have there its quartz (not a lot ) and 5-6 small minerals I found by breaking rocks 🤷‍♀️ And I’m just 15 so I can’t go anywhere 😂🤷‍♀️✨

[@meMiner]

Here is a great site which has info you might like. Also, go to their maps to find other locations in that area. www.mindat.org/loc-210484.html

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

That was lovely, Daisy looks so chilled as do you. Tranquility and a best friend, beyond treasure, I am very envious.

[@meMiner]

Daisy loves it up there, but she gets whooped from all the exercise and fresh air. Actually, we both do. ;-)

[@Hartcore11]

A nice video to relax with and bring back a few memories.

[@meMiner]

Indeed!

[@SistaJaine]

I lost my Chocolate Lab last year...He was 14...Seeing Daisy relaxing in the water brings back so many fond memories for me..Boy do I miss my best friend. Look after her, they're so special x

[@meMiner]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

[@edselby6555]

Awesome job spending time outside with a friend and teaching some wisdom

[@pirateprospecting707]

Great video!!!! Love to see Daisy! Great finds✅😁🍺🍺🍻🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@meMiner]

Thanks 👍

[@alexhudson-]

I appreciate your fine editing. Cheers!

[@davidotness6199]

I just signed up for your channel after catching Pioneer Pauly in the episode where you and your daughter are "up the crick" with him on that day 3 years ago. I had to stop this vid to write this now and tell you I like your style! Hugely! I'm an old-timer Alaskan and am going to be spending a lot more time prospecting the coasts of Alaska from my liveaboard sailboat. I expect to take much enjoyment from your channel as the first minute and a half convinces me we could easily be pards-friends. I've got a lot of catching up to do w/ your vids and am looking forward to the info and company you share. Right on, bro!

[@meMiner]

I have never been to Alaska, but it is on my bucket list. I have been to the Yukon and northern BC many times. I am in love with the area(s)

[@longhairedcountryboy2363]

There's nothing like a Lab in her natural habitat. In the water, woods, car, or just chillin' at home. (But mostly in the water) Fetch it up, good girl!! Love the vids, keep them coming Daisy and your two legger friend!

[@meMiner]

Well said!

[@CoinandRelicOntario]

I knew a pee break had to be in the plan, especially after the xl. LOL! You on Pete Lake camping? Love the loons there!!

[@meMiner]

Yep. Pete Lake. The 4 loons swam up every time Daisy was in the water. There were also loons in the other bay (I could hear them).

[@CoinandRelicOntario]

@@meMiner That's good, there was only one pair a couple years ago. I'm heading up Monday for some bottle digging and detecting.

[@MrModernKetchup]

Love that music.. Love this channel. I swear that music is from the game RimWorld or something. Love the genuineness of your videos, thanks

[@yuriesimplyyurs5317]

beautiful rock crystal collection.

[@Triliton]

Good video editing work at the start there. :) Also your trip looks amazing. Campfire, fresh corn, dog and the view. Cant beat that :)

[@meMiner]

Thanks so much!

[@allenthibault9523]

Did the easy button help? It must have you've reached heaven with the loons! Love that lab!!!🤗

[@meMiner]

Yes! Thank you!

[@cetuspa]

Might I recommend some grease with that tow ball and a fish pole so you can eat trout with your corn.

[@meMiner]

I was dropping the trailer too far back on the ball. Far better to hit it on the other side of the nose and let it slide into position or put some weight on it and drive forward an inch. I had planned on having a steak that nigh, but left that for the next day. A few fresh fish is always nice. ;-)

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Awesome adventure. Thanks for bringing us along. Good luck, happy hunting and take care.

[@meMiner]

Glad you could join us. ;-)

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

That's what I call a good day! :) doughnut dog Daisy. what a lucky girl! lol Guess they smell up there, too. 3:19 LMFAO!

[@meMiner]

Daisy always gets a treat when we stop for coffee. She expects it now. Sometimes, they charge me and sometimes they put a few into the bag. Always a nice surprise for her. ;-)

[@ronaldroseborough9507]

We are there. Thanks to you. Couldn’t do it without you.

[@meMiner]

Hope you have fun and success.

[@cherylwiddiss9032]

Mans best friend and a beautiful day doing what you love, what could be better? Thanks for bringing us along!😎

[@meMiner]

Thanks for joining us Cheryl

[@coreymerrill3257]

You have the passion sir. I am still having my right foot randomly break whenever it feels like it ,so i havent gotten out in awhile. I have been seriously into coins, medalions and odd numismatic tokens , bullion and am looking to get into faceting and cabbing.no foot necesary! Lol. As im sure you well know, Gems can be investments , especially certain types like zoisite.

[@meMiner]

Rock on! I like your attitude. If your feet don't work, do something with your hands. ;-)

[@coreymerrill3257]

@@meMiner I try to keep myself going the best i can . I put my all into what i do so i don't focus on my laundry list of injuries and issues. It works soso , but im stuborn so i keep trying!

[@aumetalmental8403]

I wish I were there too. Spectacular backdrop for a relaxing evening.✌️😎

[@meMiner]

The best!

[@bonniebarnia1]

You're so funny!🤣 That place looks amazing!

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

That was a cool little trip to Cobalt. I'd be casting a couple lures just to try and catch for a fish fry. But fresh corn and fish, yummy. Lol

[@meMiner]

A family showed up and caught quite a few pike. I am not sure I would eat fish from a lake beside an old mine

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

@@meMiner parasites are a nasty thing that fish get in warm still waters, but if they don't have black spots on their stomach they more than likely will result into a fish fry. Great to see your getting out and about.. Be safe when your traveling alone my friend..💞🇨🇦

[@meMiner]

@@petekobraoutdoors7324 I would be more worried about heavy metals leaching from the mines

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

@@meMiner yes absolutely, but it could be a way of getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs...lol, not.. Have a great day my friend...

[@meMiner]

@@petekobraoutdoors7324 Yeah, yeah. Next up, much on radioactives. ;-)

[@OneResearcher]

I stumbled upon this video. I have no idea who you are but I'm subscribing lol. Good stuff. Better than anything on tv 🤣

[@meMiner]

Welcome aboard!

[@barbarawisdom56]

Looking good meminer glad your feeling better❤❤❤

[@meMiner]

Thanks so much

[@jenvee9110]

I love how daisy is up for anything!

[@meMiner]

She sure is. Daisy gets excited as soon as I change my clothes to outdoor gear or start packing for a trip. ;-)

[@jenvee9110]

meMiner dogs make the best traveling companions!

[@meMiner]

@@jenvee9110 Sure do. Never complain. Always happy. Good company

[@jenvee9110]

100% 😃

[@wrxs1781]

Good one Miner, for some reason I thought you lived in Cobalt, anyway now that the long weekend and traffic are better time for me also to get out of town. Wasaga Beach way to busy this summer to do anything.

[@meMiner]

I am only 50 minutes away (east) of Wasaga. If I lived there, I would be metal detecting in the water every day until ice.

[@wrxs1781]

@@meMiner Well Miner you have to get up pre-dawn to miss the detector crowd, coins on the beach"not much beech left" jewelry in the water. Couple of areas of the rail trail north of Wyevale if you like looking for pioneer finds. Wilberforce and Harcourt still my favorite for minerals.

[@jamesmills1500]

Stopped at that same rock cut back in June hoping it would be as good as it looked for something sparkly but nope nothing too special. One of these days I'll get down to the cut by the lodge in temagami, looks like some good crystals in that one

[@meMiner]

I didn't't have time, but noticed on the other side of the road toward the lake is mot of the rubble from the blast. Somewhere in that should be big parts of the vein, which might be interesting. I don't know the lodge cut in Temagami. I have been into some of the gold mines around North Temagami and didn't see much.

[@jamesmills1500]

When you are heading south out of temagami it's the first rock cut on the right after the gas station it's full of vugs and from what I've seen as I pass buy most of them look like they are full of long crystals......one of these days I'll actually stop and have a look.

[@rutherfordclan5693]

How are you feeling meminer?...

[@meMiner]

I am feeling pretty good. Thanks.

[@gigikartveli2744]

I see this guy, i like the video instantly, great content.

[@Bluebtfly]

Next time you're planning a trip up north, let me know!!! I've been living in Northern Ontario for the last 3 years love your content 🦋

[@meMiner]

I will be in Port Loring in Nov, but hope to get further north in next few weeks.

[@MOTOMINING]

Just saw your name pop up on Nick's livestream, interesting to see what goes on in Ontario prospecting!

[@meMiner]

Nick's livestream? Tell me more.

[@MOTOMINING]

@@meMiner Nick Zentner. Just in the live chat

[@richardwarnock2789]

Quartz rocks and some Crystal hunting and keeping the lovadorable labrador Happy and enjoying the outdoorable site's Life with the Loon's!!!; )

[@meMiner]

Live is good

[@waynemathews8859]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who spoils there dog .

[@meMiner]

They deserve it. They have to put up with us. LOL

[@waynemathews8859]

@@meMiner amen lol

[@screaminpman]

Very cool. I love the editing and narrative.

[@meMiner]

Thanks. It was a fun video to create. The real plan was "if I want a video like this, what's the plan?" It gives me great respect for those who plan their shoots. I usually have no idea when I start a day what the video will be about.

[@МитяКубик]

Like for doggy! Sorry, not allow another for the rest of video😉

[@meMiner]

Doggy says thanks and gives you a thumbs up. I say thanks and give a heart. ;-)

[@billclaussen5255]

Great adventure, I love it!!! Thanks...Peace!!! Bill

[@meMiner]

Thanks Bill

[@dougalexander7204]

I lift my Molson Canadian and take my hat off to you and Daisy. Indeed, it doesn’t get any better.

[@meMiner]

Cheers!

[@BigJohn4516]

Glad to see you’re up and about after all that happened. Stay well!

[@meMiner]

Thanks John

[@tymonkalbarczyk1456]

Isn't this lake near dumps a flooded mine actually?

[@meMiner]

I am not sure what flooded mine is there. For sure, there are lots of rock dumps

[@tymonkalbarczyk1456]

@@meMiner Interesting - maybe in very hot summer lake will reveal some virgin dumps.

[@meMiner]

@@tymonkalbarczyk1456 I want to scuba dive some of these lakes, beyond where most people detect

[@mctron22rd]

I wish I was there to! Its gorgeous and so peaceful. That's living In my opinion! my dream is to be able to do that one day. I want a camper and just be able to get up and go if I want to anytime. It is amazing there. I live in the very bottom of the united states in the desert but I would love to visit there.

[@meMiner]

You should!

[@savagesquirrel9828]

I do think there are moments in life where we pause, take it in, and recognize that it doesn’t get any better than this. Thanks so much for sharing your moment with all of us. The only thing I’d change is I would be drinking a Deschutes Black Butte Porter😀

[@meMiner]

All too often, people pause and ask "is this as good as it gets?" But usually that is because they don't appreciate things. Thanks for joining me. Next time, I might drink a dark ale but I would need to make sure it is frosty cold.

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

If I drive seven hours north I wind up in Toronto..I know this because I wrote a book about a guy in Toronto and secondly I was just telling rookie rockhound the other day to check the roots of the trees because you taught us that...and here we are.. lol..and was that a public potty?? Never seen anything like that before.. nice rocks!.. peace and take care.....

[@meMiner]

That means you could visit Cobalt with a 14 hour drive. ;-) I would almost be in Thunder Bay with those hours in my truck. The outhouse was at a rest stop on Highway 11. There are a few of them as you drive north, usually beside a lake or river which is nice. You really have to want to go before using one.

[@three6ohchris]

LOVE the longer videos, but I know that's not always possible. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Would have been better to have been there in person, but hey... I'll take what I can get. 🙂 Glad to see you're doing well and staying healthy! See ya on the next one!

[@meMiner]

Thanks for the feedback. I also like longer videos, as long as the boring stuff gets cut out. It is fun to think about how to do that. My learning about video is an evolution. ;-)

[@Redeyedye]

I really like your Detector.. Seems to work better then mine..

[@meMiner]

What kind do you have?

[@Redeyedye]

@@meMiner Discovery 2200

[@SarahRamkissoon]

Love all your videos

[@debzyj376]

That was great! Thank you.

[@rickcruz3382]

How are you doing since your heart scare months ago ? 18:30 with man's best friend at your side life doesn't get any better

[@meMiner]

A good dog warms the heart. ;-)

[@rickcruz3382]

@@meMiner and keeps the driver seat warm for you ! But how is your heart doing now that it been a few months since the scary incident .

[@meMiner]

@@rickcruz3382 Monitoring the condition but all signs are positive

[@chriscwikla7558]

That looked a good plan.

[@linamacat0256]

Nice video sir, watching from Philippines

[@meMiner]

Thank you for watching!

[@jalpa9642]

First time I've seen you clean shaven...! Daisy sure does love the water don't she..? Great times together with man's best friend...! Hey, before you leave there, go back to the evergreen tree, in the root ball there some Rocks looked kind of shinny...? About a foot off the ground level..? =)

[@meMiner]

I'd like to check out that tree with a smaller coil on the detector. I was in a hurry because it was starting to get dark and I still had to walk out ... and was a bit thirsty. Daisy loves the water. So much so, that she usually goes for a dip right before getting into the camper. My daughter complains my truck smells like wet dog (I don't notice). ;-)

[@jalpa9642]

@@meMiner Awesome...!

[@KlasicRock]

I'm in Ontario, let's go hunting sometime!

[@remziosmani566]

Beatiful...

[@foxmulder7616]

WHAT IS THE HANDHELD DETECTOR YOUR USING??? and do you have a link possibly? I'd like one! 😊

[@meMiner]

The pinpointer? It is called Garret Carrot.

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety]

cool adventure☺ gotta stick to the plan man!

[@meMiner]

You got that right!

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety]

enjoyed and thanks for sharing👍 always some good humor mixed in ther😀

[@scottpeters5624]

Stick to the plan,, Really entertaining,, funny and informative and went without a hitch,, apart from trailer tow bar hook up,, there always a pain 😂. Love your videos there getting better and better,, far better than professional TV programmes,, Thanks for taking the time to make and share, the effort you put in is reflected in there qauilty, Excellent job brother!!!

[@meMiner]

Right on

[@glendadalejones3753]

Beautiful place,me miner 💟

[@meMiner]

I love it up there Glenda. Glad I could share some of it.

[@janis1981]

One of your best video’s! Laughed out loud in my manshed in the back of the garden (wife got in watched this video and completely not impressed, why do you laugh about a guy trying to get his trawler hooked..... duh)

[@meMiner]

I know my hunting buddies would laugh at me having trouble with the hitch.

[@boblemon8337]

Thank you I just list my pup of 16 years. He was Australian sheparrd and lab 106 lbs big ole boy that thought he was a puppy until the day he passed. That one hurt this old Marine. He'll be riding shotgun !!! Lololol Thanks for all the knowledge

[@meMiner]

So sorry to hear that about your dog. The good ones aren't with us long enough. I'm sure he will be missed.

[@ExploreUnderground]

You can tell it's getting colder.. the intros are getting interesting lol!

[@meMiner]

The whole video was basically an intro. ;-)

[@ExploreUnderground]

@@meMiner lmao this is true

[@wayne1959]

i'd trade a silver nugget for a campfire, dog and corn on the cob any day mate..you won the lifestyle jackpot right there..Great to be back in the viewers chair and catching upon your adventures..

[@meMiner]

Thanks 👍

[@Larkvall]

I was in Cobalt this past weekend hunting for silver with my Dad's old metal detector. It is just a basic model so I found a lot of junk. I did find some rocks that set off the detector though. Not sure where to go from here. Do you think it would be worth it to rent a tile saw to open them up? I also brought back some rocks with iron in them. I might do something with them down the road.

[@meMiner]

The iron rocks are solid brown? If so, they are garden rocks now. If you found other rock that might have silver, look on the outside after cleaning and rubbing them to see if you see any shiny silver. If before cleaning they are stained green, they have nickel. If pink, then cobalt. I wouldn't since any if I don't see silver, but that is just me. You might have fun anyway. You always learn something with a project like that.

[@Larkvall]

@@meMiner Yes I took a bunch of rocks stained brown that set off the metal detector. I was thinking at the time I might be able to extract the iron like the old old timers did. Now that I have seen a few videos of that process that idea might go far far down on the to do list. :) I think there might be some nickel in a small rock I got at the Beaver mine. I will have a closer look at the rest in the light of day. I actually came across your videos because I have a piece of land close to Tory Hill. I still haven't made it to Gibson's site yet. I am not sure what to do with apatite if I ever found any.

[@meMiner]

@@Larkvall The rocks with iron will make most detectors sound off. I used to take many home too. Beaver has nickel for sure. It is not bad sliced and polished Gibson is fun and a sample of apatite looks nice for display. So does the titanite. It may give you the incentive to look over your property for outcrops. The whole area is mineralized.

[@Larkvall]

@@meMiner Yes I once found a nicely formed quartz specimen on my property, but it had a lot of cracks. I am pretty sure it came from what I think is a feldspar outcropping. Investigating this outcropping is another item on the to do list. I am not sure the best way to approach this. Attack the rock face with a pick axe or just sieve through the material beneath? Or both? I have some vacation time coming up and I was planning on spending some time there Alaskan milling some oak logs. Looking into that rock face might be a good diversion.

[@DigginWithDeej]

Great adventure!

[@meMiner]

Thanks Deej

[@B.Cote39]

I used to have a hard time getting anywheres checking out every roadcut🤪

[@meMiner]

80 KM/HR prospecting

[@saviotoronto358]

the season has started see you soon Greg

[@meMiner]

I was up for a short trip on the weekend, but got chased out by the weather

[@saviotoronto358]

were you at the back of O'Brian mine saw a couple of cars ...another day then

[@HH-cs7mw]

Hi, me and my husband want to give rockhounding a try. We live in Mississauga and don't know where to start... without having to drive east. Could you recommend any spots? Or books? Mindat is a little hard to navigate. Thanks so much for all your videos and dedication!

[@meMiner]

East (Bancroft area) is probably the best direction for a beginner site. Other years, I would suggest joining a club and go on some of their field trips. Another possibility is Montrose in Niagara. It is somewhat picked over but if you flip some big rocks, there should be some nice vugs with crystals. Beware of ticks there.

[@HH-cs7mw]

@@meMiner thanks so much for the quick reply. Going east will have to be a planned trip. Nothing in hamilton/milton ish area eh? We thinking of visiting "clappisons quarry" which looks to be a public park now.

[@yoopermann7942]

another great video!! where can one order a shovel like the one you used in this video? that was a real cool find right off the mark you struck SILVER, cant wait for day#2 just love to see you find silver as it gives me hope that i may one day find the great stuff also,, DAISY is the only best friend i ever saw that would eat a doughnut a drink your coffee to if ya aint careful

[@meMiner]

The yellow mudding pick is made in Haileybury ON by a company called Time. I am not sure if they ship or who they distribute to. I picked mine up directly.

[@yoopermann7942]

@@meMiner thank you for the tip, be safe and have fun

[@22_floW]

Watching you eat that corn by that lake with your dog made me look forward to fall! It can't come fast enough. :) That would be a great place to use a telescope, too.

[@meMiner]

I love the fall. The smells, cooler weather, bird migration...corn. It is sad that winter sets in so fast. Makes me appreciate it more. ;-)

[@22_floW]

​@@meMiner, not to mention the coffee tastes better when it's cooler, too. But yeah, that winter is always around the corner whenever fall comes.

[@la13atw]

WOO YEAH! STAY SAFE AND WELL

[@rutherfordclan5693]

All of our national Forests are closed due to fire 🔥 so im stuck with Rock hounding santa maria river bed in California which is fine, but not so sure about the Air quality... these fires are devastating ☹ right now I'm working and helping save wild animals searching for injured wildlife in burnt locations... all i can do is try.

[@meMiner]

I saw some sat maps of the various fires. Unbelievable destruction.

[@rutherfordclan5693]

@@meMiner it's pretty bad, I'm housing 3 dogs 2 cats and an abandoned donkey on my land. People r actually ditching there pets...😠 makes me sick but the ones in helping are in good hands

[@meMiner]

@@rutherfordclan5693 We used to have that happen at my parents farm every few years. Somebody would remove the collar and drive away. That is so sad. Poor thing didn't understand. They would show up hungry and dirty. Never had an abandoned donkey.

[@jessewilson8676]

Dang those long trips have to fill up the mule more then the gizzard.

[@meMiner]

Sure don't want an empty mule half way between stations.

[@flowerlillyball6854]

Is there any way I can send a pic to you of this rock for some knowledge on what it is. I’ve been trying for a week with no success. My curiosity is on overtime.

[@meMiner]

[e-mail]

[@pima7705]

I wish I was there too... instead I’m working from home. Daisy the water dog.

[@meMiner]

I work from home too. ;-)

[@luking2450]

Good afternoon from new mexico i have a few questions i have live in a location where there are plenty of minerals i no where ita all located and about 15 to 20 ft down but have questions

[@meMiner]

Dang. Unless somebody has already dug the hole, you would have to become a miner.

[@luking2450]

I would not mind doing the work for it. Im more im told that all the white rock on top was a good spot to start there is also spots where i dug for post where i see a spiral or yellow going down was told by my inlaw thats gold but the powder form. Is that a good spot to dig or mor closer to the rock formation.

[@luking2450]

There is also a bunch the same sediment rocks further up and red on the lower part where im told if i crush those its possible to get gold flakes or smaller pieces but not sure would like to send a picture if u use messenger?

[@weasel6three597]

Cool times with Daisy

[@meMiner]

She loves it up there.

[@paigelee6321]

Awesome fun times with daisy ❤️, awesome adventures

[@meMiner]

Thank you 🤗

[@1topskyrocket]

I went up on the hill and found some almost pinkish colored rock the reacted to my metal detector telling me it was silver half dollars. I don't see any metal in the little rock yet.

[@meMiner]

Any crystallization on it?

[@1topskyrocket]

@@meMiner quartz looking and no Sharp chrysalisation that I can see. I don't know if that's a correct term or not LOL

[@meMiner]

@@1topskyrocket Hardness: can you scratch with a knife? Pink might be K-Spar or quartz, but if it scratches it is below 5 on Mohs

[@1topskyrocket]

@@meMiner when I get back I'll check into that. Thanks for the tip. So if it's softer then is it cobalt? It's just strange that a rock that's got a pinkish hue to it, also rings up as silver half dollar.

[@meMiner]

@@1topskyrocket It gets complicated. Usually, cobalt is associated with something else. For example arsenic and it might be Skutterudite which has a black streak, brittle and 6.5 hardness.

[@PartridgeFamilyProspecting]

I wish i was there too!!