I'm a failure, what you really need to know about my gold mining!!

Ten times from ten you, guys see me succeed on the gold with every episode.
Hitting the scales with large hauls of ounces of gold and at the very least a few grams for my efforts, but it's time to come clean, you see this summer I've sucked that's right I've failed to find much at all. I've found the odd nugget or two and a few grams but more times than not, I've been out for days searching and come home empty handed.
It should be illegal to only show the success because in reality prospecting comes with a lot of trial and error and that's what this videos about. Be prepared to see a side of Levi you've never seen before!!
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[@terry8728]

Maybe you don't always get the gold Levi, but the true value to us is you and your adventures! 🌟

[@Housecathst]

Oddly I’m not fused about the gold, it’s the country, the camping and your personality that keep me watching

[@alanfitzpatrick1592]

I don't mind whether you find gold or not Levi. Just watching your adventures keeps me going. As a disabled person from injuries received in a 24 metre fall when I was 19. I have never been able to do what you do, ever since, and I used to be as fit as a butchers dog and loved hiking all over the place. I used to hike the wilds of Ireland for days or sometimes weeks at a time. Then the fall left me crippled for 3 years, but I got my legs back under me after a lot of physio and determination. Now with a lot of sciatic nerve pain which only allows short walks and only flat ground, my life is depressingly boring most days. So your adventures have become mine too. Keep it up Levi, gold or not. Just seeing the beautiful scenery and watching you work is all I need. So THANK YOU so much for what you do.

[@vicferrari9380]

I didn't have the fall just some serious abuse in my younger days..and now disk damage.But I do understand the sciatica pain. To much use and your barely able to move. I still want to find a local river to get out on prospecting

[@grammadonutsquashdog431]

74 here, a lot of stupidity in my younger days, 4 full term babies, and a few more that didn't make it to term....mind and body pain. But watching you I can be young and active ( in my mind anyway ) again. Thanks too my Tazzy boys. Don't let the law stop you.

[@graemeeyre8933]

Levi keep up the great work. I understand the work you put in. They call it protecting not finding. It's called fishing not catching. Sometimes you find and other times you don't. People need to remember it's about the adventure. Thank you for showing us all the places in Tasmania that most of us won't ever get to see for ourselves.

[@rionstretton8133]

Yes I've been out in the bush many times come home with great memories

[@judithlyon1332]

For me it’s not only about the gold, but I do enjoy seeing the gold collected. It’s about your adventures around Tasmania walking those tracks and even what you do with the family. It’s about “seeing” some of the great areas of Australia.

[@adambloom8917]

For the real gold heads, you could start a second KZbin channel. Show all the trips that don't produce much and speak honestly about those experiences. No one could ever accuse you of dishonesty. And for those who only want to see the big hauls, they can stick to the main channel. Cheers!

[@TisButAScratch666]

I'd watch that!

[@MichaelNicol-me8op]

Me too

[@zadelyne1623]

That would be great

[@alexmcalpine6667]

Would watch!

[@jameshatton4405]

I'm with this bloke Levi! I appreciate the honesty more than anything. I even enjoyed your non-prospecting trip. Plus if you are raking in gold after gold....... we are only going to get jealous mate ,🤣 Then who's thinking they've failed? I don't need reminding that I've failed. It's like a fine line between hope and hatered hahaha (jokes)

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Levi, It’s not about the gold Levi, it’s the adventures that keep having me come back. You travel almost twenty K and the forest floor foliage and moss covered tree”s along with the boulders bigger then a Volkswagen bug. Are the things I enjoy watching. The gold just ads little spice and character to the whole experience. I would luv to see all your adventures gold or no gold. The cinematography is always well put together mate. And the music ads a special essence to your countries beauty. Stay strong brother and thanks for sharing your passion with us mate 👊💪✌️🫶🇺🇸⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️😆

[@mycameraview]

There is no failure in gold prospecting; you're certainly one of the more successful prospectors out there. I used to look for minerals, and often I came home with empty hands as well - but still enjoyed a good day out in nature.

[@barbarabeagley6650]

I love the hiking, camping, rafting and the incredible scenery. 14 years ago I was hiking, Colorado and Kansas, canoeing trips, camping, fishing and enjoying the outdoors daily. Then Dec 2010 I was a passenger in a small 2 door car that was hit by a dairy truck that blew through a yield sign. And in the state of Kansas the person at fault doesn't have to pay for injuries, the individuals own insurance has to pay for their medical care. Crazy huh? I didn't have a vehicle so I didn't have insurance. Now I am housebound and can barely walk. So I watch videos of the outdoors. The videos where you find gold are just icing on the cake.

[@janjohannessmith7033]

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[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Why do we have laws that a citizens must eat in an accident. More proof that corrupt politicians do not work for the people. Time for a revolution to stop corrupt government and put an end to their wrong doings. My prayers out to you and sad to hear about your accident. Peace be with you always. I feel your pain and experience little of same scenario here in my crooked state. Hurt on the job and my employer was at fault and the state protects the employer from being sued by the employee. Even the lawyers are corrupt. Because if they challenge the state the state will pull their bar license to practice law in our corrupt state 😡

[@hgghgguk]

I think most of us watch these not really because we want to get out there an get stuck in, its because we cant get out there so we watch channels like these to have the experience of what its like to do it also we love to see the gold an want you to succeed in getting it, an people saying you make it look ez know how much time an effort you put into making the content an the hunts because you do all the research an try an find the best places an it pays off most of the time, but not hitting the gold is part of the "job" too so its still good to show us the fails an struggles cos it makes seeing you find gold even more enjoyable to watch, so thx you for making videos hopefully there's more to come thru the bad times an good ill be here to watch an support 🙂

[@WheresWinks]

I think this whole gold hunting experience has taught me to be completely ok with failure .. I expect it and and appreciate the inevitable successes

[@outnorthprospecting]

Those who think this is simple, I hope you guys and girls get out there and try to do the same as Levi and many of us gold prospectors do!

[@OverMyDadBody]

I've gone 1 time, and found 1 micro flea poop size. 100% success rate!

[@720sully]

Mate you haven't failed, as a fellow prospector I know what it's like to come home empty handed, keep doing what you love.

[@Patrick-kr2wg]

mate it never looks easy but don’t give up there’s always a big haul on the horizon just don’t think your a failure 😮

[@nicksnow4718]

Only a few minutes in but appreciate the honesty mate.. This is actually more motivating than seeing a massive find 👍🙏

[@jameshatton4405]

100% because if it's all just for show, when you go out there yourself and find nothing at all, you are going to be left feeling like a failure...... When in reality it's all part of the process, but we don't know that cause we don't see it. The reality of prospecting is more valuable than the gold it's self cause it's contextual. I know that's a controversial statement to make So here's the example scenario , I've been prospecting for 6 months found nothing, about to give up, but watch your videos about lucking out....I get motivated just to not give up, not motivated to actually go seeking but I do it anyway? Well now your video is now worth more than the gold? And I'm just 1 person...... that could be multiple people that have had similar experience? If the only message take away from your last video was 'to just not give up' then I strike gold....... You're video worth now cause it's yours gold plus my gold plus anyone else out there that you've inspired? The fact you can't sell yours make what you doing MOST CERTAINLY WORTHWHILE!!!

[@PioneerPauly]

It has taken me years to fully understand that ITS NOT ABOUT THE GOLD! We step off track when we focus on the numbers and thats a recipe for disaster. The gold is always fun but it's more the happiness it brings to us that people can relate to. You're the most daring gold sniper out there in probably the most intense area, and you still manage to film the whole thing. The fact that sometimes you do hit it big is something to be proud of but should not be what makes or breaks you.

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

I know mate just thought I throw a curve ball episode in the mix and I think it’s important they see some of the less fruitful missions. I actually enjoy the no gold trips it means I can keep my head above water more and take it all in.

[@Madlintelf]

Levi, trust me I don't watch your videos just because I'm guaranteed to see Gold, I started because you are cool and show us amazing things. I'd be happy seeing an hour of beautiful scenery, than an ounce of gold in 15 minutes of video :) Keep it up, I know how much hard work goes into making one of your videos, it's nice to give us all perspective once in a while. Thanks!

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Thanks mate

[@HerrSchnitzel121]

I feel serious second-hand exhaustion just from watching you hiking around in the wetsuit! Huge props to all the effort that goes into your prospecting videos, gold or no gold, it's always awesome to see your adventures. Also I feel like your channel does more for Tasmanian tourism than anything I've ever seen.

[@PhillzillsStudio]

Please do show us the other fail videos. We don't care about the gold that much, the scenery and adventures are just as important to Suez and I. Also we are old bushies and campers so we respect the efforts in maintaining all the gear involved. Cheers Levi, you are a documentary legend and we can't wait for your next vid.

[@kimetherington2252]

No one could convince me that sniping for gold would be easy! As many times I've watched you hike many miles thru the forest, craw over and under log jams, drag you equipment in and out of the water, pull you raft up many streams and creeks to find bedrock, remove many tons of rock and gravel! They must be idiots to think that's easy! My hats are off to you, Levi! I appreciate your efforts in all you do to give us what we like to see, successful or not. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, who wish we could do what you do! Keep on sniping. ✌️ 😊

[@FuglyChickAUS]

Levi, you are awesome. I watch your vids for the scenery, (tassie is stunning), for an escape from my hectic life and troubles. A gold find for you is awesome, however I’d still watch your vids for the scenery and that escape they give me regardless on finds or fails. You are a good man, you are appreciated by people you’ll never even walk past on a crowded street

[@waynehenderson7681]

First of all, never ever have you failed, second of all, never ever call yourself a failure. You are one of the best people in the world at what you do, and don't forget that!!!.Levi Wether or not you find gold, you provide me and thousands of others with some of the most amazing videos and comintries in the world of KZbin, and other media sites. I really appreciate your videos and they are great help to keep us informed and motivated. We can live through your eyes and feel part of your life. It supports me and my depression and other issues. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Remember if you haven't failed then you haven't tried. You are an awesome guy and an inspiration to many people, Never kick yourself in the balls, when most people don't even have them to do what you do. Even the Government is scared of you. Good luck with all your hard work. Stay safe out there, and be very proud of yourself, you deserve it. Love you buddy. ❤❤.

[@ryanhenro7649]

Brilliantly said 😊👍

[@rorywiley76]

Mate your failures are still golden epic adventures your living a prospectors dream. Yes it's all hard work that we love and makes us a stronger us. I appreciate all you do the good the bad and the ugly thanks mate for your dedication to bring it to us your dedicated subscribers

[@Toadmacshutitdown]

Well done mate! People do not understand how much effort is involved. We generally don’t talk about our failures but they are more common than our successes. 👍😎

[@nickrosemellia4408]

You put in the work no doubt. You get to see nature in its full beauty. Peace and quiet. That type of stuff is worth its weight in gold to most. I appreciate your drive and hard work just to share your experiences with us all.

[@Tony-ok5pz]

You have never failed on making awesome videos. For those of us that can’t get out you bring us great videos. Keep up the awesome videos and stay positive. We love your vids.

[@digr810]

I watched this start to finish. I think It’s important to show the realities of this hobby!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Every adventure is a challenge I'm Sure! We appreciate the effort Gold or None! Thanks Levi! Cheers JJ

[@sam2k899]

As a fellow Tassie prospector, I can relate to this video far more than the ones where you find the gold 😂 Cheers Levi

[@hasmeadali7316]

Fail adventures are in the eyes of the beholder. Truly awesome brother truly. Thanks for sharing and please stay safe out there

[@terry8728]

The waterways you work on are spectacular, but the portage is one of the biggest pita's, in my humble opinion!

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

They can take some of the fun out of it 😂

[@colinmacdonald404]

Hi. I started watching your channel because of your gold adventures but very quickly realised it was as much about seeing the real Tasmania that no one ever experiences. It’s not all about the gold . Thanks for all your time spent making this excellent content. From Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Thanks mate I appreciate it

[@jimgriffiths9071]

Levi, it's not just the gold! It's your company on some of the most beautiful scenery on earth! Love every minute. You are living the dream!

[@lornawatkins8495]

Video is worth watching. The scenery is beautiful and largely unseen by most people. Breathtaking. Thanks for showing me a part of my country that I would never see.

[@sirskidney7998]

Hey Levi, I really don’t care if you find gold or not, I watch for amazing footage you capture of remote areas and rivers showcasing the truly majestic scenery that Tassie has. Keep up the great work and many thanks for all the time and effort that goes into each video and thanks to your family for allowing you to be able to do it.

[@RhondaGolding]

Hey mate, doesnt matter if you get gold or not, i absolutely love watching you working under water, much more interesting than digging ledshots and ledshots. chin up buddy, we all go through dead days..

[@tarlspeakman3382]

Thank you for telling the ultimate truth about gold prospecting. It doesn't happen every time. It's not Christmas or your birthday. Every time you go out, it's hard it gets frustrating. But that's the whole thing with the journey. It doesn't happen all the time, but that's it. The hunt ,the thrill of the adventure. Even if you don't find anything Like You stated the beauty that you're bringing in of Mother nature is Overwhelming and can NEVER be replaced with a picture. Life is hard if you don't find your gold just try another day.

[@PionierDaniel]

I can feel your pain. After hundrets of prospecting days out in the wood it is like beeing there by my own. Thx for sharing the Video

[@SharonParker-ln7tw]

Love seeing your video's gold or no gold. Just enjoying the wonderful views and place's you share is amazing. Some people can't get around to see what beautiful tassie has to look at. Many people find happiness and comfort in your videos.. keeping it real is what life is all about, levi. I can hear jarom in the background saying enjoy every minute, share every minute gold or no gold 💛

[@mijodo2008]

Gold or no gold Levi. You, son, are the Real Gold in these adventures. Thank you Mate, for sharing your amazing life with us. You earn every speck of gold and good fortune that comes your way. You are a wonderful Ambassador for Australia.Cheers from Michael. Australia.😁

[@geraldbrunckhorst8291]

I get this far more than the average person may. As an ice climber I’ve been seeking first ascents all over Western USA more than 35 years. Failure comes with the territory. Avalanche conditions, ice conditions, gear failure, poor weather and other factors can all get in the way until everything lines up for a successful first ascent. Maintaining gear is essential every trip, success or not. Keep up the effort, The overall successes will definitely trump the efforts in the long run. Thanks for all you do to bring the world your excellent content!

[@ozzyoma8582]

I watch you because of the scenery and your efforts to find gold. It's nice to see gold, but without it. I still enjoy watching. Please keep going for the old prospectors , that can't do it any more . Hoping for a honey hole for you🤞

[@user-hu5xg1of8s]

Anyone who travels in remote backcountry understands you earn everything you get! To those that seem to want to chime in and take away from your content; I’m guessing they want to feel self important and are trying to look like the expert in the room while the rest of us just shake our heads at their ignorance and total lack of situational awareness lol. Press on and keep doing what you’re doing. Your content helps get me through the winter here in Alaska while I’m waiting for our summer mining season to get going.

[@patriciakohler1286]

I enjoyed this episode because we get to see parts of our country few men travel let alone prospect for gold. Whether you get gold or not truly does not matter to me. It shows the reality of prospecting for gold plus the ups and downs including the adventure. But when you do strike gold it is good to know you can recoup the cost of your adventures.

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

You see that as well, pleased to see your comment and support for local prospectors. Cool 😎

[@ohmygold-traveladventures8530]

We have watched you for a while Levi and you deserve every speck of gold you find in that freezing water. Like all of us, we have good days and tough days. Love your work!

[@bjbowden9398]

Hey Levi, I can only speak for myself. I personally don’t just watch for the gold. I watch because of the quality of videos you produce. I watch because Im a Tassie boy that wears that badge with a sense of pride. I watch because of the wild wilderness, that is Tasmania that you seem to capture through a lense. I watch Robs videos as well but you seem to have a unique style that is special to you. I think it may be your love and connection to the wilderness. Pls keep doing what you do, gold or no gold. Ppl forget, it’s the journey not the destination.

[@grampsandme]

Levi, I have been on your channel from the beginning. It's always been about the adventure; the gold is just an added bonus. From Grake or whatever you use to call that shortened steel rake, to freshwater lobster. Do what is right for you, the majority of us have always loved the content. A great adventure and beautiful nature, do what makes you happy Eager Beaver..!! Most of us know, it's not a pile of gold every time, not even a fraction of the time. It's enjoying nature, the adventure, and what makes us happy.

[@DonnaRose-ox8mr]

Blessings to you Levi being honest makes for an amazing person but in the long run all prospectors do have bad days they don't tell about love all your videos weather gold is found or not stay strong ❤💯

[@keyrone77]

I don’t see anything wrong with showing these sorts of trips bundled into a video like this. It’s obviously part of it, even though you said at the beginning that no gold was found, I was still waiting for some gold to turn up 😂 it’s all good to see and better than not posting videos on your much loved channel

[@MrDutchman100]

It’s not about the Gold, it’s about the adventure. Life is short have fun. I wish I was with you but I’m stuck in the hospital fighting for my life. Cancer sucks.

[@sharonmalone8312]

It’s still nice watching the beauty of the river,scary to watch in some places where the river is running so fast and the landscape is rough. But it’s all in the nature,love watching either way.

[@markgardiner1613]

We all set out to find 20oz of gold each trip and if we're lucky may find 1 or 2 grams and more often than not no gold at all. Pretty disheartening when you drive over 100 ks one way, but that keeps you going and makes the good days so rewarding. Keep plugging away Levi. That 20 oz patch is out there 😊. Plus we all enjoy your content very much. You're a Tassie diamond!

[@stevefox6864]

Levi, you are the man even without the gold the scenery was fantastic 👍

[@GRUMPYOLDSURVEYOR]

Levi, I’m following your KZbin journey because I think you “keep it real” you’re not out there with the latest and greatest gear. I don’t expect you to find the mother load every time. I just love the country side. We purchased an inflatable canoe recently as it was getting to hard to load the old fashioned ones on the car then promptly forgot the pump first time out😂

[@Simo-qp6xg]

Personally I enjoyed this one. As a full time prospector I know the lows! All those little fails that we all experience ourselves is humorous to see someone else endure. Made me feel less of a loser !😆 it gives your channel more depth. You have enough good finds. No one missing out here. Keep ‘em coming.

[@debbiesullivan2390]

In any way your videos are always awesome filled with the good and the bad It’s the Adventure that counts 😎😎😎 it all comes with the job !!! Thankyou for sharing your hard earned work and the special Adventure you have along the way 👍

[@derekwebb7577]

Man, I know it isn't easy finding gold, if it were easy, it wouldn't be as valuable as it is. What is valuable is the enjoyment I get from your videos my friend. Keep it up and I'll keep clicking on them.

[@JohnHillmanMillar]

Gold or no gold we will still always watch your videos. I’ve had many goldless days but I don’t have to film it either. Spent four weeks dredging in Cape York in the 90’s for less then half an ounce. 2022 six weeks on the Palmer detecting for 20 grams.

[@shayne4288]

Good on you, Levi. An honest look into what you face just to bring the content. Show the other two I say. Just seeing our awesome Tassie scenery makes it worth it. Finding the gold is a bonus.

[@lindawells9240]

Levi, I love watching your videos along with everyone else. Seems to me that the only one that is bothered by you not getting gold is you. We don't mind, all of us just love the quality and beauty that your videos are about. You are absolutely amazing to watch, and all the hard work that you put into each of your videos shows. Thank you so much for doing the videos. And I certainly dont care if you get gold, but I do understand that it makes it more exciting for you, We just enjoy watching you having a great adventure in a beautiful country that we can only dream about. Thanks again. And please keep 🙏 doing it, if you love it as much as we love watching you do it.

[@carolynpayne4333]

Levi, I’ve very much enjoyed your videos, whether you find gold or not! It’s great when you do find gold, but the videos of the beautiful Tasmanian bush and rivers are awesome! It takes a very mature person to admit that sometimes you fall short of your goals! I was born a Stannard! So to have you explore and expose the history of the old timers opened my eyes! I come from the Queensland side of the family. Stannard is an unusual surname so I’m pretty sure that at somewhere and sometime my ‘Stannard family would be related’ To some of those early Stannard’s’ Hey chin up you bring so much joy to those of us who can’t do what you do! AND your videos are educational/and in themselves a lasting legacy for all of us! Love your work 😘 Carolyn Payne née Stannard (Queensland)

[@TheSharkGirls]

Love seeing you get the gold bonus for showing us such amazing places Levi. Love the honesty. The best part is the journey, we get the reward every time.

[@Gunner-down-under]

I guess that's the bitter - sweet mate. You might miss out on the goodies, but where you go and what you get to see is incredible.

[@williamhammock293]

Keeping it real, can't tell you how many times I've been for not even a speck. But still love the adventures. Success or no, can't wait for your next adventure !

[@megbond]

I feel exhausted just watching what you go through - but get the benefit of seeing the gorgeous Tassie wilderness - it's awesome! Thank you.

[@larspedersen2244]

I love seeing this type of content just as much as the gold. Tasmanian nature is absolutely stunning ! Gold or no gold, keep it comming 👍🏻

[@jamiebroadstock4142]

My friend, I enjoy your videos and words of encouragement regardless of gold found. I have always wanted to visit your homelands but the reality is I may never be able t, and that being sai, I truly enjoy the sights and tours you provide us. Thank you for all your effort you put forth for us. Believe it or not I do feel like I'm not alone when I am honest enough to say it's not just for the gold. Your family needs to be thanked as well for allowing you to take the time required for us. Failure or success I have nothing but respect for you and yours. Cheers from Canada James

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Thanks James 😊

[@davidhakes3884]

I Like how you Never give up Levi, that is what it takes to Prospect and make finds, I am at least 2X your age and have found just over 12 pounds of Gold in my goof off time, not serious mining, there must be quite a few pockets out in your areas that is where I found most of my gold in Pockets wish I could come show you how to pocket hunt, I learned from an Old timer Luckily.

[@holyarni]

As someone who barely goes out : i enjoy your adventures and gold are bonus shiny, the nature you show in your movies is amazing af

[@Bojammer]

It's not about the gold it's about the adventure you take us on...Keep it up

[@TheJundPlayer]

Its videos like this that make we want to move back down to Tassie and explore it properly. Maybe one day in the future :)

[@jamesprentice5503]

Worth the time just seeing the beauty of a river that's unspoiled and no tires,stoves ,refrigerators,beer cans,and trash, just gorgeous mother nature! A look at a big beautiful snake ,very nice indeed! Thank you and I've seen you get lots of the shiny,so you always show us amateurs how it's done!

[@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302]

You should include more of your failure days for episodes. It' a good dose of reality.

[@arthurgolddigger7336]

Keeping it real, it's still very enjoyable content and I don't mind it at all.

[@scottowens1535]

I watch for the adventure. Shure gold is nice to see since you're goal is to find it but if it wasn't a challenge it would be boring. Also you're production quality is great and you put much time in it. You and your buddy Rob have the kind of personality that makes us all friends instantly. Ohh and the scenery and other adventures you do! Just wached you guys stick it out and find the saw at the grave marker. Not all about gold! The history, geology and stories are more to me than the heft of your gold sack.

[@gregwatson7479]

Any one who has prospected knows full well sometimes you get rewarded and many times you don’t but the journey has to be done for love of the next great find ❤ya work The worst thing for a prospector is finding gold it’s like a drug 👍

[@robertbanks8076]

High Levi. Firstly, as I have said to you a few times in the past, I am to selfish to put in the effort to produce the amazing video work you and Rob do on behalf of us viewers who have gold fever. I have worked the the Northern and Eastern rivers for 40 years now and sometimes have had no gold to show for the trip mostly because I get caught up in the process of prospecting and exploring some of our great wild areas. The reason a lot of people follow your adventures is the honest and excellent videos showing the getting of the gold. If you showed all your failures in the hunt for gold, there would be those who would be bitching about no gold. I left Tas in 2020 for several reasons including, the family worrying about the weeks without any contact ( no reception), me not willing to conform the the bullshit regulations the have crept secretly in to Law in Tas, the need to be able to sell MY GOLD, and the need to be closer to gold bearing creeks like here in Northern NSW ( 1 and half to 2 hours mostly) The fact that I am now 76 doesn’t have anything to do with it 😂😂. If you love doing your thing, then do it. Regards, Bob

[@rof4968]

Awesome video thank you. Please show more. You are bringing us along on an awesome wilderness adventure. Gold is a nice bonus but the reality is you don’t always find gold. Again thank you for awesome content please keep showing us these no gold days.

[@rosaliatrevisanut5967]

I enjoyed watching these beautiful adventures. Please keep on showing us all of it, all your content is interesting and beautiful. 😊 Don't give up.

[@phillip9468]

Levi the scenery is worth it by itself. And unlike those other blatantly contrived "mining" & "gold" channels who have all the setbacks, broken machinery, accidents, illnesses & then suddenly hit a jackpot find, you (& Rob) show it like it is. Hard knocks, no finds, good finds & the occasional bonanza. That's what people who have never & may never go metal detecting let alone "sniping" for gold in the middle of nowhere appreciate. Honesty & the truth of how hard , but immensely rewarding your entire journey of looking for gold is. 👍.

[@jackattack70]

Levi I know that most of us have always understood this because the purpose of you doing this has been to show us the excitement of the beauty you find. How many folks would watch a fishing video were the guy never catches a fish on a 10 to 15 minute video and kelp churning them out. Now tell me who would keep watching his videos. Sometimes we try to please way to many people and that will never work if we are going to keep our sanity. Thanks for your effort on this video and remember the reason that we watch your videos is because we want to see the positive not the negative.

[@Anokaman]

On those days when the river isn't cooperating, there remains your photography and historical knowledge. So far everything you have shared is great and much enjoyed on this end. Don't listen to the complainers!

[@nicnsi1]

It's not just about the gold fir a lot if us viewers Levi, we love the adventure and scenery locations you go to etc. Sure finding the shiny stuff is great but for me personally it's the journey not the result that's the real gold.

[@user-gr3us9bh6j]

It's good to see the other side of prospecting when the going isn't so fulfilling. As always the content is rich and colourful. Thanks again Levi 👍

[@lanaarpin6540]

Sometimes there’s no icing on the cake. Finding a new post from you is getting to share the cake. At almost 80 years old, I appreciate your willingness to share. Thanks.

[@OutbacksurveyPerth]

Hi Levi The same thing happens when Prospecting here in WA. Not every trip with a detector will find gold. Just lots of searching & enjoying the outback. We love watching your videos. Not because of the gold. Just your outdoor adventures & exploring that wild country. Don’t get disheartened out there. Just enjoy it while your young enough & fit enough to continue. Eventually you will be watching videos of other adventurers doing likewise. Take care & enjoy life. OutbackMac in WA. 😊

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

I actually never do was more a video topic and I think it’s good for people to see the realities aswell, cheers mate 👍🏼

[@DebCheekyProspector]

The content is good regardless Levi. That’s prospecting. Good and bad days

[@goldchannel93]

At the end of the day Gold ‘s Gold , I would never turn it down for a day job but head up mate

[@bonnieunderwood1093]

A failure is a quitter....you are not a quitter. Nobody is 100%, but you are really close. The Tassie rivers are beautiful and are worth the watching. Show what you film. It has value. Be careful out there.

[@nsa_surveillance_orb-42b]

I'd take any adventure you are willing to offer. Finding a pile of shiney is very nice and all, but isn't the reality. Raw adventure though, is what I'm here for. Thanks for your content!

[@Goldsniper33]

Hey Levi, It's TNT Mining, I love this content. You show the honesty and Reality of prospecting for Gold. It's one of the hardest things I have ever done but its the most satisfying and rewarding. It took me 3 years to find my first Nugget. Every time I go out I look at it as what I can learn from this experience and how to improve. Our Failures will become our Successes and our Persistence with Patience will become our Reality.

[@geoffhiles]

levi i read most of the comments from your subscribers and i take note of the people that you have inspired to get off their arses and take the families into the bush and enjoy nature. just for that alone you could never be a failure whether you find gold or not

[@IAmMarkGreer]

Levi, the adventurer and the beautiful scenery makes your videos worth watching. Finding gold is a plus. Keep up the good work.

[@whisperslmao798]

I just like to go on the adventure with you, the scenery, the unknown, the hunt. It is not all about the gold, it is mostly the hike, the rafting, the setting of camp sites, the stories, the narration and the exploring. Only you know when enough is enough, but i dont expect you to be successful every time i just enjoy the adventure and the view which is absolutely stunning. I enjoy seeing the gold but that is less interesting then every thing else. I know it is not as simple as it is shown and a lot of effort goes into every video. You are very good at your job. I enjoyed it and i would watch the other videos.

[@jonathanhodgkin6546]

More than half of the reason I watch you (and Rob's) channel is the opportunity to virtually travel with you to places that I'm too acient and creaky to get to myself. Thanks for doing all you do to help us see the beautiful place we live in

[@dwightpickens2895]

Brother Levi 99 percent of the people understand that the reality is that not everytime you go prospecting you some gold. I really love your channel and the scenery.

[@Andysfishing]

I know the feeling Levi. I had a great 1st year detecting, now I’m having 2 or 3 trips with just 0.1 or 0.2g!

[@danielimpett1277]

You and Rob have found most the gold, that's the problem 😂 Love you dude, this was a cool perspective and I really enjoyed it, always making us proud Levi! Failure or not! Like I've said previously you could make it the most amazing experience comparing your grass length to your neighbors or stamp collecting 🤣

[@simsjef]

Hey Levi, the real gold is the Tassi scenery and the way you display it with your great editing skills - pure art was no failure😊.

[@benoloughlin1557]

Great video, Levi. It’s good to see a little of the work that goes into not getting a result. Thank you!