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[@pcken9067]

Celebrate every single achievement Chris, you have worked hard to reach this point! What an awesome treasure hunt!

[@seantiz]

Outstanding! You’ve got a bunch of us cheering for you.

[@williamstafford8324]

You took the words right out of my heart😍😊😊😊😊😊😘😁

[@seantilson6330]

Yup.! 👏👏👏👏

[@mckenzieforman9384]

At the risk of sounding like a big sister, super proud of you for getting out on your own! Always cheering you on in your quest for personal growth, no matter how trivial the act may seem. Awsome hunt as well!

[@Druid99]

The Alone Happy-Dance is pure joy, oh, and yes, The Gold!😎 Blessings to you, Chris, and continuing success.

[@IcedVovo1975]

Wow Chris! Your personal achievement is outstanding. I loved the joy you showed each time you discovered your little pieces of gold. I have decided to call you Golem!! You had me smiling along with you. Thank-you for everything you are sharing. Your videos are a delight to watch.

[@cindywachendorfer8972]

Yahooooo🤑🤑🤑 Chris you are the man! Super proud of you. It's hard to get your boot around to your butt to give a good kick, but you were successful. Mom, my best friend, died in March of 2020. It's pretty easy to stay in the house week after week. Your channel is very special to me. Not only your love of the hunt for gold, but your love of your fur kid, Fern. We lost our boxer, Gertie, in June. She was 14. Boxers are special! Keep the videos coming. This 65 year old is living vicariously through you😂😂

[@laurenolsen5002]

Chris, saying this video was amazing is a complete understatement. Your takings for your work are out of this world and are the ultimate reward for all your energy to get out there, on your own for this hunt. I too know the comforting and enabling feeling of having a friend come along to various day-to-day life events. And also the inner success felt when you push yourself to do it on your own. 1000/10 Chris. Well done. Hands down, your best video yet! Can't wait to see the other boogas you've found here in an upcoming film.

[@petecabrina]

That gold fever dance at 7:10 is pretty classic, right out of the 19th century gold rush, you just need to be slapping your knees as well 😄

[@OverMyDadBody]

Way to go Chris. I've never been wild gold hunting, and I'm reluctant to go alone, but I want to go soooooo bad. Not sure why I'm unwilling to go alone. Anyhow, you're great at all times, but happy Chris is the best Chris. Nice to see. Have a great one man.

[@ferdburphel2076]

Make a mini Chris doll and take him with you lol! Go somewhere you're comfortable.....once you get bit by the gold bug the gold fever will kick in and all inhibitions will disappear! Live life well🍻

[@shanelocke237]

Yeah you've made the right decision not to go out alone.i almost got bitten a red bellie black snake & was to far any sort of help.Also there many many reasons not to go alone.you could fall into a deep mine you didn't see,fall break a leg etc.cheers bro . Lockey

[@OverMyDadBody]

@@ferdburphel2076 Haha, thats a great tip. He should actually start selling them.

[@OverMyDadBody]

@@shanelocke237 The most dangerous thing where I live is cougars, as far as I know. They're not usually looking for a fight.

[@ferdburphel2076]

@@OverMyDadBody I'd buy one! So did you go? Grab a friend, pick a favorite swimming hole and wash some dirt...please let me know how you did...keep me ln the loop I'm excited for you! It's an awsome hobby!

[@gavinhogg6552]

Well done Chris..... Gold is great but overcoming your fears is priceless, so proud you are achieving your goals 👍🤓✌️

[@salishseaquest7952]

Your sincere reactions are true treasure. We're proud of you, Mate!

[@roykrossin8343]

So Proud of you for getting out on you're own. Something I still struggle with. Mad Respect Chris

[@jeremycockrell4255]

You should be so proud of yourself on so many different levels Chris. I've watched your show for years now and look forward to so many more. Thanks for your content.

[@cliffyoung5712]

Good on ya Chris. at 67 and having an autoimmune disorder thats been eating my joints apart for 40 years I cant get out anymore. I used to be 5 miles up the creek before the sun came over the hills. Keep up the struggle against the PTSD, been dealing with it as long as I can remember, meds help but they cant come close to the feeling of forcing yourself to go do something you desperately want to do but cant make yourself do for months on end. Being trapped in your own head is the hardest thing anyone has to deal with.

[@joshuajackson6442]

So very proud of you Chris, getting out of bed, getting ready, driving out into the bush and loving yourself enough to be alone with your own thoughts and prevail against the PTSD!!!

[@johnayscue8935]

I'm proud of you too Chris. Way to battle! Your excitement in this video was contagious. You had me smiling the whole time. I look forward to seeing the other videos. Take care and God bless you my friend.

[@MB-bt9km]

Congratulations Chris! So excited to see this haul, and know that you felt that success for getting out there alone and winning back some independence. You're a real inspiration mate. :)

[@geraldbizot5770]

Good on you Chris. Small steps equals big rewards. The fact you went solo speaks volumes. Very inspirational

[@leighanncronin6905]

Makes my heart happy to see you so stinkin happy! 🥰 What an awesome day this was for you...Holy BLEEP! Congratulations❣️

[@enjoylifenh]

Awesome time Chris! Thanks for taking us along on the huge personal triumphs and great gold finds... your an awesome guy! Thank you again for sharing!

[@OverMyDadBody]

Your reactions are by far the best part of this video.

[@bigains]

You deserve it mate. Thanks for taking us with you. It was great to see your joyful reactions to finding gold. Eureka!

[@keirajackson6984]

Love yr work,I've been through a lot of hard times and presently more.watching yr channel keeps my dreams alive I don't do it for money I do it for the serenity so I totally relate thank for being yourself it's cool😎

[@brockreibel672]

You really do deserve every nugget and picker you find Chris! Keep up the awesome work and awesome attitude!! It’s what keeps us coming back

[@stevezozuk9622]

Wow Chris , first off ; congratulations on getting out on that day , second ; your own personal growth , and 3rd ; the success of your day in total. Chris you have been an inspiration for me since you started this channel. I appreciate your willingness to provide us with such vital information in everything you do. Thanks Chris. Cheers

[@MadMarlin1964]

Dude, I’m so excited for you! How excited? Vesuvius outcropping of happiness!!! That made me laugh… well, that and the miner dancing.

[@goldbunny1973]

I'm at home in Glasgow trying to get both ankles recovered from identical injuries; Every time I watch one of your videos I see this hugely changed and SO BRAVE man hauling himself out into the sticks. The first gold I find, I'm sending the first sighted bit of it to you no matter if it's massive or microscopic because that's a Great Tip; "Walk until you're tired then start prospecting"

[@timmynorfolk7817]

I’m proud of you too buddy and thank you for your service

[@carlwalton8910]

Great job, both for getting out by yourself and the great finds you got.

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

Wow Chris😯 You deserve very little bit of gold you find👍🏻 Thanks for sharing and can’t wait for the next⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@derrickdutka3691]

Right on man, that was fun to watch. I always enjoy your videos, but this one was great seeing you so animated and happy. Keep up the great videos. 🙂

[@johnwoods1247]

dude i was so into this new video and i totally missed that you didnt have fernie with you.I totally impressed with your personal accomplishment with this . just know this ; were are there with you chris . your amazing and fun to watch. good for you and Were all proud of you. because of this jump of faith , you were odviously rewarded for your personal decision to make such a big move. i couldn't be more excited for you . I love this new direction you have taken in your prospecting

[@davemi00]

I’m so Addicted to this podcast Chris. I think I root as hard as you do to find Gold and enjoy these outings. Cheers

[@brendamcwhirter193]

Chris,always keep in mind that if you had not found any gold at all,You my friend grew in ways you should be very proud of.I know that I have been shaking your hand at patting your back ever since i viewed your video .Congrats my friend,keep growing,You can do it.You should be very proud,I know i am proud of you.

[@mattbyrne1822]

Chris your one liners are hilarious! You're the best hands down, keep up the great work 👍

[@edwymer2226]

Great job Chris. Bless you for being able to push yourself to get out there alone. I have been suffering from depression and anxiety and have trouble going places alone. You are Encouraging.

[@markfryer9880]

Well Chris that was quite a memorable day! I bet that you slept well that night and woke up chafing at the bit to get to filming the crush and reveal! To watch you swing that detector and literally bounce from one nuggy to the next, was something amazing to see and the way that your excitement kept on growing and growing had plenty of us glued to our screens! Too much excitement! Mark from Melbourne

[@OutbackGoldFever]

Well done, Chris, that is so awesome! I'm happy for you and glad to see that the 6000 is serving you well. Congratulations!!!

[@emilmanyarski536]

Oh my Gold! So happy for you Chris, for going there alone and finding so much gold nuggets! Keep on pushing man and remember, you are never truly alone! 🤠

[@Coyvic-timbo]

Proud of you Chris for sucking it up and going at it on your own with no other assistance. Also be proud of your self, for sharing the ptsd related to overcome your emotions. YOUR A NUGET YOUR SELF BRO. 💖ya mate

[@andrewmccaughey8650]

Extremely happy for you Chris! Such a lovely day, thanks for sharing.

[@FeathPymArt]

Chris, I am so chuffed for you! Going out by yourself was a heck of an achievement. And a sweet addition is you will forever associate going out by yourself and finding that much gold. It will help for the next time and the next. those chunks are next level! Well done, mate.

[@paulabraden974]

You didn't just break your record..you smashed it! I don't think I stopped beaming too...well except for when the video ended. Your find is well deserved and definitely well earned. Big congrats 👏

[@davidcarnes1949]

The cosmos has blessed you for your hard work and for your personal recovery 👍 🇺🇸

[@sirkriskringle]

Woo Hoo you did go Back Awesome And WOW 22 nuggets Gratz on your finds , I had a feeling that place would be Sweet :) Woo Hoo👍☘ And What 65 more Can't what to 👀 that 😁. SKK .

[@daemosillysully8415]

Fortune favours the brave, they say. Your courage is an inspiration; don't stop now brother. 👏👌💜💪

[@flakesinyershoe8137]

I started forcing myself to do stuff alone a few years ago, it does a lot of good things on many different levels. Experiences like this make getting out the door much less daunting. Do something terrifying folks, we don't have much time on this rock.

[@tammybrazeau1213]

I know this is a year later, but to say how proud I am for anyone to look their 😈 in the face, is a hero in my mind. You did so good that day, plus the gold you got!

[@Brainmalfuction]

Well done Lad ! keep smiling you have earned every piece. every time i watch one of your vids i cant help feeling like im going back in time watching the old timers find good gold and the expressions they must have made like how you get up and do a jig thanks for the great content Cheers from Ontario Canada

[@goldpinprospecting9170]

Hell yeah Chris! Awesome patch you got there. Just think how much more could be around. Keep at it 😍

[@TiptonMama]

I'm still working on just driving a couple miles in town by myself. Walking a couple miles out? I'm in awe!! Huge success in my book. You got this!

[@davekeller1939]

You are a true inspiration Mr Chris. Thank you for the effort you put into the channel. You help many, in more ways than you know !

[@Tony_Brandt]

What a killer day Chris! This makes me seriously want a 6000!! Glad to see you smashing those gold totals 🤘🏼

[@djrug]

Congratulations man. Not just for the gold, but for recognising and trusting your own progress. Power to you 👍🤘

[@chrishanterman6476]

Way to go man. Ps you are a inspiration beyond belief . I have suffered with depression issues for years. Most likely due to heavy drug consumption. And also stemming from issues from my child hood. Listening to you be so open about you’re life and pdst has really opened my eyes to the fact that I’m not alone and my thoughts don’t have to be mine and mine alone. Anyway man keep being you man and as always looking forward to the next video 😊

[@VoGusProspecting]

Hope you're feeling a bunch better these days mate

[@kevingriffith4036]

Congratulations on your solo trip that was more exciting than your gold finds and that was absolutely phenomenal.

[@pamelasplace7429]

How exciting! I'm so happy for your pulling yourself out of the house and being rewarded with such a great day!!! I know exactly what it's like to have to force yourself to do it. That was a huge accomplishment!

[@doug8525]

Congratulations! Wow, what a day you’ve had! Praying for you man!

[@austdom]

Chris I watched the first video telling us you were uploading this one. My pan name is A Grumpy Old Prospector, but mate I am so, so glad for you. You have shown us allwhat real determination can do for a person. Again well done mate.

[@garybarchas4984]

I've been waiting for you to finally hit a " Hotspot " and to watch you light up! I feel like I just hit it rich myself! Keep it up mate!

[@deanmurray7676]

Well played mate. Really happy you were able to push the black dog into the corner and get rewarded for it!👍💪

[@joaniemckinney970]

Chris, I am so happy for you! Both that you got out there on your own and that you had such a brilliant day!!! Congrats hun!

[@blackbery1]

Like a kid with a new toy,go Chris, dont get 2 much, we wont b able 2 afford u. Great 2 c u beat the dragon. Love the ride.👍👍.No man is an island ,great effort on your behalf,the mind can b strong.

[@markselten4985]

I love how you came from panning to detecting.. all that panning knowledge helps. I used your panning teachings to help me detect. Love the 6000.. I knew you would. Love your joy.. been having some myself lately and on flogged ground, about 5g for 3 hours.

[@hasmeadali7316]

Awesome adventure. Thanks for sharing

[@adrianbryant7342]

Amazing Chris and that's what you get for pushing your barriers, outstanding 🤗🇬🇧

[@joshuajackson6442]

Beautiful surprise, both in the bush and at home. I bet you were both emotionally and mentally exhausted. Great job, Chris

[@dexterplant778]

Congratulations on being able to get out there alone this time around, I personally know how hard that can be sometimes, were watching from all over the world and we got your back, keep going from the great northwest.

[@kasiataylor743]

Cheers to you Chris for conquering demons! That is one of the hardest things we can do! Kudos to you! Keep it up. We are all behind you and support you!

[@peterwysoczanski9391]

day to day - I'm glad i have the opportunity to watch your videos. Thank you and keep on keeping on.

[@petten33]

Hi, Chris. Every time your patience pays off big, I'm so happy for you, bro.

[@poorfellamycountry]

It was a privilege to share this experience with you alone, as a one man and a dog team myself I can appreciate how major a step this was for you given the hurdles you've faced. A nice reward too!

[@cjwebster1893]

aww Chris what a delight to watch dude! I love your brave honesty and that mother earth rewarded your bravery so abundantly! I too have found my joy in going prospecting here in NZ with my dog for company but not other humans and I'm happy out there! Hunger and darkness drive me home but little else. I hardly find anything though in the areas I'm allowed here. Do you know anything about getting permission from claim owners to prospect in their areas? (I know I'm in nZ and you in Oz but still :-) thx and well done.

[@moonstarer55]

Well done Chris, that was a very productive expedition mate. That detector is very sensitive indeed. Excellent

[@thomasmeyer9932]

Well done Chris, it seems that gold makes you happy, happyness is healthyness i believe in.

[@michiganprospectors]

Walk until you are tired... I use that same idea for just about everything including rock hounding, hunting, prospecting and sometimes even fishing. Laughing out loud here. At the copper mines this is how I was acting while finding silver and copper ore specimens. Going out with no companion, not even a dog, that far out is a challenge for anyone I think. Quite an accomplishment. Wow!! Awesome pay for a day of work. Way better than working at a normal job and so healthy to get out in the beautiful country. The scenery behind you was awesome. Healing for the body and mind.

[@gregwarren7746]

Hey Chris, I've been watching for a while and enjoying seeing the different ways you employ to gather gold and enjoy your outdoor life. This is probably my first time commenting but needed to congratulate you on firstly getting such a haul, but mostly on you getting out by yourself ....WELL DONE!! Maybe this will be the motivation to get you out more and more ..Congratulations!!

[@dwolff9598]

Wishing you peace, Chris. It comes in many forms, enjoy yourself.

[@brentpilgrim4692]

Fantastic !!!!!!! 🎉🎊 Proud of you for pushing yourself to get your butt out into the bush and am so very glad that your effort was rewarded in your mental well-being 😀 Love that specimen that you kept as a reminder.

[@robmckrill3134]

Proud of you brother...small steps, as well as you know..one has to learn how to crawl , before learning to run. Here is a scratch for you..cheers Rob

[@christopherbarrientos1580]

American Chris .....That’s some nice gold Australian Chris... It’s even better when you find it alone more hooting an hollering with happy dances👌🏼

[@JesseJames-rq4ee]

Glad to see you've taken the next step in your recovery aspect and And you just started that point of it and acknowledging that you need to do more on your own and not relying on everybody else Happy faces and best wishes

[@etarheel1]

One, I’m proud of you. Second, wow what a day! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@hehawbuggeraw8203]

Congratulations on all your success chris your feel good feeling is spreading bud thankyou

[@audigga4396]

Awesome haul there Chris and good to see you make some big solo efforts there as well. I got my best pan last week all thanks to your videos and tips from the 200 or so videos I have watched. Keep it going!

[@justinroberts779]

That is so freaking awesome!!!! I'm SO happy for you Chris!!!

[@merfynjones6231]

Amazing Chris! Don't know if the rock would get too damaged but some of the specimens could look so good in the rock tumbler polished up with the gold sticking out 😍

[@debhester8665]

"It's not a nugget. It's a pugglet!!". Good on you for getting out by yourself too!

[@lonewolf1401]

Fantastic Chris way to go man good luck keep going don't stop please don't tell nobody where you're going

[@aardvarklet]

That is insane man. Seeing your little prospector dance was wholesome

[@nosammgiarc]

Thanks for the story on PTSD and going it alone, inspirational for myself at this time.

[@twodudesonedredge]

Another great video man. We really appreciate the effort you continue to put in to your videos and the important issues you raise awareness for.

[@mikewinings4120]

You are never alone ,my brother,we have time alone,but never nothing around,love ya

[@mikewinings4120]

I'm so damn proud of you my friend!

[@shawnowens8851]

It was a joy to see some peace in your face today. Keep up the good journey young man. I'm proud of the outstanding efforts you put into improving yourself and the results are showing. Seriously well done

[@tanyafriesen1549]

Congratulations 👏👍 I am always so thrilled for you, and your reward for amount of "crap" u pushed thru to go out by yourself is on the scale and inside u!!

[@hazmatt187]

Congrats my man . Have you tested the gold detector out with a bucket full of gravel and a piece of gold at the bottom to see how far down it detects it ? That would be a super interesting video

[@ivxxdiesel36]

Holy cow! That is insane! I've never seen a single day cleanup like that unless it was at an industrial level (or at least using more than hand tools)

[@paultaylor2704]

Well done Chris! Always enjoy your updates and this one was even better!😎😎😎

[@mannyruseriousfriday171]

chris i know what you are saying with PTSD and not getting out i do not go out unless someone is with me i bought all this panning equipment and nothing can not getting going just stuck even when i had an opportunity to go up north WA Murchison for a week prospecting well i panicked to hard freaked out so i just potter in my vegie patch force myself to do shopping anyway congratulations on getting out on your own looks like it payed of for you big time i mean its not just about the gold but the great steps for recovery not to mention all your extreme efforts to reach your goal and the gold

[@kingprospector6953]

It was really great seeing you smile as much as you did in this video . And good for you for following your owe advice. Keep up the awesome work my friend.