What They Left Behind at These Abandoned Gold Mines is Amazing!

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  • @SpudEngineering
    @SpudEngineering Рік тому +83

    Hey look, it's me.

  • @troykarjala3961
    @troykarjala3961 Рік тому +3

    "Never underestimate a tiny crack", the 12yr old in me giggled like heck 😂🤣

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting
    @officialtassieboysprospecting Рік тому +4

    Loved it mate but I hate mosquitoes put a wetsuit on 😂😖

  • @simonwood3360
    @simonwood3360 Рік тому +1

    Your personality is fantastic, never see much gold.
    But your enthusiasm makes your clips UA-cam gold.
    And I love the cameo actor, the Boxer dog 🐕 😂

  • @tomvarcoe1840
    @tomvarcoe1840 Рік тому +10

    Hi Chris, it's a collar stud, for attaching your collar to your collarless shirt, or as front buttons. Once it's clean, try turning it the milled edge it'll unscrew.
    You are the best there is on yt, keep doing it and thanks,
    Tom V

  • @jeremyinthewild
    @jeremyinthewild Рік тому +8

    I really enjoy these weekly updates instead of trying to make a separate video each time you go out, it's cool to see the variety!

  • @justinn2621
    @justinn2621 6 місяців тому +1

    That's a Great gift...is what that is...

  • @kerrysmith9844
    @kerrysmith9844 Рік тому +10

    Hi Chris that's a collar stud. It's like a button that was used to keep celluloid collars in place. I'm sure you've seen shirts that don't have collars, well that's what shirts were like way back and they added the collars for their Sunday best clothes! Hope that helps

    • @coloradowaterdog3706
      @coloradowaterdog3706 Рік тому +2

      Thank you, Kerry. I didn't know about the add on collars. It makes sense with the limited resources and wardrobes to gussy up your shirt rather than keep an extra around. I didn't know for certain what it was. If I didn't see an answer in the comments I was going to suggest some kind of nicer button or cufflink. I truly do appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

    • @roamingchemist2514
      @roamingchemist2514 Рік тому

      Similar things are popular in the American Southwest - you can buy silver and turquoise button covers that slip over your shirt buttons to spiff them up for fancy events. I have a box full of them collected over the years during trips to Santa Fe.

  • @diggsdiggler337
    @diggsdiggler337 Рік тому +1

    You're probably one of the only original UA-camrs I still watch now. You don't seem to try to hard to get views. Thanks for keeping it real bro

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Рік тому

      Its a fine line. I need views to pay my bills. But I also don't feel comfortable going down the path that many others have

  • @fit_pharmd4830
    @fit_pharmd4830 Рік тому +4

    I absolutely LOVE your uploads!! You, Gadzee (spelling?) and Mick are larger than life. Your personalities are so unique and full of character! The prospecting adventures contained in each episode are never dull or repetitive. It's like watching a full on production TV series! Just know all your hard work is appreciated!!

  • @susantabor7874
    @susantabor7874 Рік тому +1

    The gold is great, watching you is better!

  • @gaylemitchell5872
    @gaylemitchell5872 Рік тому +3

    I was getting withdrawal symptoms waiting for your next video 😉. Sorry your back is playing up hope you feel better soon.

  • @brandonjackson1434
    @brandonjackson1434 Рік тому +1

    Great week ,crazy floods,cool shots, incredible back rehab, and what a great find in that crevice Thank you Chris

  • @mattbyrne1822
    @mattbyrne1822 Рік тому

    The old man dribble comment was spot on and hilarious because I'm old and absolutely right 🤣 Keep up the great work and videos 👍

  • @hasmeadali7316
    @hasmeadali7316 Рік тому +5

    You're truly amazing, thanks for sharing these adventures. Those floods are massive WOW. Please stay safe out there everyone

  • @vaguelysober
    @vaguelysober Рік тому +1

    I get so much joy from seeing you enjoying your time in the bush prospecting and of course ❤️ Fern! Good job man!

  • @bhutjolokia6990
    @bhutjolokia6990 Рік тому +2

    That round little thing you found looked like a snap or button from a shirt. Great video!!👍👍😁

  • @scottgraves392
    @scottgraves392 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the years of entertainment and encouragement. Patience is the key. Stay on track getting that shiny. Love you And Thank you. May God bless you with abundance of Gold.

  • @Richard98973
    @Richard98973 7 місяців тому

    Everyday is a new experience get off the couch thank you Chris

  • @steven_ewen
    @steven_ewen Рік тому +4

    Well Chris... this is an amazing video. So many different adventures all rolled into one. It's crazy how fast the creek's rise to such levels and again how quickly they drop. Nice results for a week of prospecting. Cheers and thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @chickensrcool67
    @chickensrcool67 Рік тому +2

    Best channel on YT !! Period .

  • @cindydifatta9012
    @cindydifatta9012 Рік тому

    Another great day! I admire you so much for getting through your pain and illnesses to produce great videos like this one! ✌❤

  • @bepriceless
    @bepriceless Рік тому +1

    I've had back and neck pain most of my adult life. I finally found a physical therapist who taught me how to fix it myself. You probably know this, but maybe some of your viewers don't; repeated bad posture causes the synovial fluid, in your spinal column, to ooze out between your vertebrae and pinch nerves, causing the pain. Synovial fluid is there to protect your nerves. It has the consistency of jello, so it doesn't move very easily. To fix the pain, you must do the opposite of what caused it. In your case, Chris, you're hunched over a pan, you dig a lot with a curved back, you drive to the sights with curved back. To fix it, you have to do a lot of back bends, the other way, push that jello back through your vertebrae by doing it over and over. lay on your stomach and push up, keeping your pelvis on the ground. You can feel the pain change; adjust so you are chasing the pain. You know when you're close to getting the fluid pushed back into your spinal column, because it hurts like a M.F. It hurts so bad. But the minute the synovial fluid goes back into the column, the pan is instantly gone. It actually hurts for a few days because you've bruised the nerve, but that's how you fix it. There's a book Fix Your Own Back and Fix Your Own Neck, that tells you what to do.

    • @michaelfercik3691
      @michaelfercik3691 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for providing info about the book that I'm going to buy. Exercise and stretching does help with the spinal fluid so you more or less fix the shock absorber operation and helps raising and separating the discs which takes some of the pressure off of herniated discs, it also helps a lot with arthritis.

  • @KeefsCattys
    @KeefsCattys Рік тому +3

    Enjoyed seeing your adventures this week . Hope your back is on the mend soon .

  • @TheCoffeeBushKid
    @TheCoffeeBushKid Рік тому +1

    Well done Chris. Being out in the bush is the best for everything. Troubles melt away. Congrats on the gold. 10x5 is a great little poke it in coil. Take care mate. Regards Andrew 😁👍

  • @jerrydesgranges8294
    @jerrydesgranges8294 Рік тому

    Awesome video here Chris. Very nice job on metal detecting several times in this video as well as gold panning and using the mini highbanker in the entire video here. Definitely a very good fine on the gold specimens.

  • @silvaorgold
    @silvaorgold Рік тому

    That looks like a right good time love seeing Australia and all its beauty and that beautiful Australian Gold stay hydrated keep having fun and be safe looking forward to the next video

  • @jonathannorthup5705
    @jonathannorthup5705 Рік тому

    Hey bud just wanted to say thanks for the vid i enjoy when you put out longer vids that I can watch at lunch without having to scroll i get to relax more! 😁👌

  • @user-eq1si6vb4x
    @user-eq1si6vb4x 9 місяців тому

    Hi Chris! Love watching your videos! I live in Grass Valley CA. Where the 1849 gold rush happened. Lot of gold here still and looking forward to some of your techniques. Thanks for videos!

  • @christopherdoyle2955
    @christopherdoyle2955 Рік тому

    Suffering from a.back injury myself , I understand your pain and also I feel the same way, keep moving and do what you can to enjoy life and all that it has. Sometimes I overdo it and pay on pain but then I just get back at it as soon as I can. No reason to sit and and wallow in the pain it just makes it worse to me
    Do what you can when you can is my motto.

  • @bono1961
    @bono1961 Рік тому

    By far the most entertaining and informative channel on UA-cam.
    Ledgend 👍

  • @skwervin1
    @skwervin1 Рік тому

    Years ago when I did a lot of hiking in the bush, we used a stuff we called Bug Piss Off. It's equal parts olive oil and dettol. You keep it in a bottle and shake it up before you rub it on your arms, legs etc. You can also put it on your tent, pack, hat etc. Flies and mozzies hate the smell of dettol. Cheap and easy to make and lasts for years.
    Love your videos Chris, keep yourself safe.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому +1

      Interesting little idea! I hate mozzies!

    • @juliaforsyth8332
      @juliaforsyth8332 Рік тому +1

      We used to use baby oil and dettol for the horses!

  • @robertflaherty7960
    @robertflaherty7960 Рік тому +1

    Excellent review of your prospecting week!

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 Рік тому

    Love your attitude, Chris. You sir have locked into the power of living life my friend. God Bless you with healing for your back and lots of gold. Goes without saying. Your videos are absolutely outstanding. Great knowledge and chatter. ;D

  • @burtonwhitaker6849
    @burtonwhitaker6849 Рік тому

    Amazing videos and congratulations on the win Mark 👍👍👍👍

  • @Pinjamiini
    @Pinjamiini Рік тому

    Pure joy to watch. Always lots of knowledge and interesting story told. Your voice is like friend to me, though its voice of professional narrator. Makes me eager to know more. Thankyou!

  • @WeBoondock
    @WeBoondock 4 місяці тому

    You inspire me my friend! Thank you....

  • @kevdimo6459
    @kevdimo6459 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Chris nice variety of gold prospecting. Watch your back mate, and with your history of Ross River Virus those Mozzies as well. Good luck mate.

  • @stevenkelley9025
    @stevenkelley9025 Рік тому

    It is amazing that so much gold is there for the taking! I really hope that you get a giant sized nugget one of these days. Great video and commentary. Keep up the good work and take good care of your back.

    • @rockyperez2828
      @rockyperez2828 Рік тому

      I think what he needs is a piece of plywood under his mattress when my brother hurt his back he used plywood which I thought was just rubbish but when I hurt my back reluctantly I tried it and it worked greatly improving my back so much..

  • @donhoughton271
    @donhoughton271 Рік тому +1

    Looked like a beautiful day to wander around in the hills .

  • @SasquatchBioacoustic
    @SasquatchBioacoustic Рік тому +1

    Your videos are the best. Thanks for all the effort and passion you put into your film making.

  • @Andysfishing
    @Andysfishing Рік тому

    Looks like you’ll be heading back there soon!

  • @CanadianBandito
    @CanadianBandito Рік тому

    Hey Chris, I have Multiple sclerosis and I couldn't agree with you more, when you were talking about when you have to deal with chronic pain all the time and you have a choice to sit at home and do nothing and be in pain or you can go out and do something you love and be in pain.
    The choice is obvious, I'm super into rockhounding and mine exploring here in Arizona and I find engaging in something you love doing to be one of the best pain killers for me.

  • @tommynoel9929
    @tommynoel9929 Рік тому

    Thanks Chris

  • @SuperNmolnar
    @SuperNmolnar Рік тому

    Some really cool gold specimens there. I would love to find something like that up here in Canada. Have a great day Cheers from an Old Moldy Supporter :)

  • @Led420canadian
    @Led420canadian Рік тому

    Congratulations to the winner! 🎉😊

  • @nathaninoz82
    @nathaninoz82 Рік тому

    Awesome as always dude 😃

  • @robertschick7854
    @robertschick7854 Рік тому +1

    That was a really good video I like the fact that you keep on pushing to get your butt up and off of the couch and you just showed me that it is possible even with a bad back. Good job keep up the good work finding all that gold I'm gonna get myself motivated this weekend and go out and try and prospect it's Winter here in Idaho now it's cold. And your beard and everything is coming out great it is looking good.

  • @WinePunk
    @WinePunk Рік тому +1

    The thing you found is an antique collar button. Porcelain. It could be silver.

  • @2mangosfivebuckz
    @2mangosfivebuckz Рік тому +1

    Amazing work bro keep it up

  • @merfynjones6231
    @merfynjones6231 Рік тому +4

    Look forward to your videos Chris they are awesome, always wondered what you do with all the gold you've collected?

  • @Pa.PatriotProspecting
    @Pa.PatriotProspecting Рік тому +2

    Nice work 👏🏻

  • @ainschuntayleuhn1147
    @ainschuntayleuhn1147 Рік тому

    I can appreciate the work that went into today’s Gold recovery. Something people don’t realize till they try it.

  • @WestCoastGoldProspecting
    @WestCoastGoldProspecting Рік тому +1

    Good job Chris 👌👊

  • @dodgeit3014
    @dodgeit3014 Рік тому +1

    I’ve been loving the trips wrapped into one. Hope your back feels better. I had two injections yesterday for my pinched nerve.

    • @michaelfercik3691
      @michaelfercik3691 Рік тому

      Does using lidocaine patches help? Have you tried CBD patches or rubbing cream?

  • @hehawbuggeraw8203
    @hehawbuggeraw8203 Рік тому

    Old man's dribble got me laughing cheers Chris

  • @burriedhistory
    @burriedhistory Рік тому +1

    Always enjoying watching your adventures. Want to get out and prospect for gold as well.

  • @kevinwilliams563
    @kevinwilliams563 Рік тому

    Great video Chris. The specimens are pretty.

  • @carlmccallister1059
    @carlmccallister1059 Рік тому +1

    Hope your back feels better

  • @louisevad6091
    @louisevad6091 Рік тому +2

    Awesome finds dude

  • @carroteatingpufferfish6337
    @carroteatingpufferfish6337 Рік тому

    Nice work mate 👍

  • @thatenfieldguyaus4564
    @thatenfieldguyaus4564 Рік тому

    Love your vids mate, helps with the stir crazy from injury sitting at home not able to move

    • @rodwhitehand2102
      @rodwhitehand2102 Рік тому

      That Enfield guy, are you talking Enfield near Ballarat by any chance? If so it's an awesome area

  • @MillerProspecting
    @MillerProspecting Рік тому

    A great day exploring, really amazing!

  • @nettietryon6953
    @nettietryon6953 Рік тому

    Well done hope you are feeling better soon

  • @donhoughton271
    @donhoughton271 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @ryanwellings1570
    @ryanwellings1570 Рік тому

    The button like thing you found looks like a cufflink. Nice find!

  • @paulsdogwalking
    @paulsdogwalking Рік тому

    wow great relic too

  • @carriehanifen3434
    @carriehanifen3434 Рік тому

    Not to shabby . Great video you guys and love ya.👍❤️😃

  • @debiesubaugher
    @debiesubaugher Рік тому +1

    Up and at em. Fun won't find itself ❤️

  • @sleeperandthejest
    @sleeperandthejest Рік тому

    Love your videos mate. Always great

  • @markpashia7067
    @markpashia7067 Рік тому

    You did great on the pronunciation of the last name!! So cool. Sent the email earlier this morning.

  • @moonstarer55
    @moonstarer55 Рік тому +1

    I know what it’s like to have a painful back. It’s kyphosis I have and rib cage rests on my pelvis on the tight side. I couldn’t prospect but privileged to go prospecting via your channel and videos. You ended up with decent gold so you perseverance paid off. Just take care of yr back

  • @issiahpickle3552
    @issiahpickle3552 Рік тому +1

    Man the things I learn on your channel! Why am I so blown away by the information about the Koalas?! 😂

  • @lenamaner4227
    @lenamaner4227 10 місяців тому

    Bless you

  • @leighsayers2628
    @leighsayers2628 10 місяців тому

    Great video ..very entertaining
    .love the humour ..haha 🤣
    Clunes ..Vic

  • @robertbanks8076
    @robertbanks8076 Рік тому

    That’s a small Press Stud, maybe for a hat strap or belt attachment, or could be for a piece of clothing. Great video as usual Chris. Still love your work, man

  • @davidhandyman7571
    @davidhandyman7571 Рік тому +1

    Back pain is very draining. Hang in there Chris.

  • @Washing_Dirt_Prospecting
    @Washing_Dirt_Prospecting Рік тому +1

    Of all the critters; bears, mountain lions, snakes, etc, I'm only really afraid of ticks in Colorado.. oh and the nefarious two-legged predators... but I carry protection against those when alone in the woods..

  • @tonyloechte9994
    @tonyloechte9994 Рік тому

    Nice job 👍

  • @mickhood4831
    @mickhood4831 Рік тому +1

    Nice one old man

  • @paulbrahm7638
    @paulbrahm7638 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @gold_commander
    @gold_commander Рік тому

    wow, it's very easy to hunt for gold there, friends.. greetings from Indonesia, nice to visit friends. don't forget to come back..

  • @seantilson6330
    @seantilson6330 Рік тому

    Always a pleasure to stop by and see some beautiful CANDY 🍭.!! 😁👍🙏

  • @JRCLOCKER
    @JRCLOCKER Рік тому

    The item you found is an antique button. Kind a fancy to be found in the gold fields!

  • @dandiel437
    @dandiel437 Рік тому +1

    Good job Chris way better than staying at home

  • @viklund2725
    @viklund2725 Рік тому

    Love your videos :)

  • @AG-6969
    @AG-6969 Рік тому

    Well, on day two, between the hat, the boots, and the shorts, you sure are one styling gold prospector!

  • @reinoutvanderlinde1738
    @reinoutvanderlinde1738 Рік тому

    That thing you found with the white rock/glass is a cufflink!

  • @paulconnell2385
    @paulconnell2385 Рік тому

    Thats amazing!! I'm constantly in pain so i feel ya.....but i can't get to fields as regularly,,,bloody work. I hope to get up there (Heathcote) as a start base to find my first with detectors, or hit creek for tiny stuff....

  • @danielthompson3205
    @danielthompson3205 Рік тому

    Growing up in lower nsw, was always surprised at wat is normally left behind from the older mine or dig sites ... Gg for advancement in technology 😂

  • @sethreichgott8890
    @sethreichgott8890 Рік тому

    I believe it's a shirt button you found.
    I love your videos, particularly the points of view about life and experience you share. Thanks.

  • @MadMarlin1964
    @MadMarlin1964 Рік тому

    Wow, that was some raging water. Another great episode.

  • @tanyatownsend6492
    @tanyatownsend6492 Рік тому

    Hi! Just wanted to say, I am enjoying your videos! I'm learning a lot. I am planning to try my hand next spring. See if there's anything in my area. Hi from NS, Canada.

  • @ohiobassassassin8402
    @ohiobassassassin8402 Рік тому

    Incredible! You find more in one pan than I find in a whole year

  • @DeepVIDesigns
    @DeepVIDesigns 9 місяців тому

    That looks like a fancy button stud got a cufflink or buttonhole.

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan Рік тому +1

    That little rivet looks like the kind of thing they used to put on the ends of shirt collars ... Ferns greeting Gadzee was like "we went out yesterday and the mozzies were like this ...alll day gadz" ..
    I wonder about your couch...I suspect it might be possible to find a little gold down the back of your cushions...but not the point. I am also a do stuff instead of sitting on my rear sort of person, there are still days when I don't have a choice but given any leeway at all I take it and go do something productive. (I watch youtube in the "I don't have a choice times")

    • @gadzee506
      @gadzee506 Рік тому

      That's pretty accurate

  • @sandygilbert8711
    @sandygilbert8711 Рік тому

    you have great fun and get a workout at the same time!!! good for you

  • @marknunya3035
    @marknunya3035 Рік тому

    Chris I know exactly what those are they are buttons from the old timers that's a right nice specimen of 1. As always good luck and God Bless.

  • @autotek7930
    @autotek7930 Рік тому +3

    Man I deal with almost debilitating back pain 24/7. I got addicted to pain pills so I don't take those anymore so I constantly suffer and I'm an auto tech by trade and do heavy line work every day. It changes you and not in a good way. Happiness or even spurts of it are far and few between. Your right tho. Imma hurt no matter what I'm doing so I mine as well keep going. I wouldn't wish this on anyone tho. Hope your back eases up soon man

    • @atthebrink74
      @atthebrink74 Рік тому +2

      I’m in the same boat as you, Bud.
      Keep your chin up and try to stay positive

    • @autotek7930
      @autotek7930 Рік тому +1

      @@atthebrink74 it's really hard sometimes man. I'm headed off to work right now to install an engine. Transmission and complete front subframe and suspension on a 2021 Subaru. I ain't stood up straight in about two weeks now. I don't what quitting is but man the suffering is ungodly but I ain't got a choice. Can't stop won't stop

    • @michaelfercik3691
      @michaelfercik3691 Рік тому +1

      I live the pain and absolutely agree with you. Mind over matter thinking accomplishes the task at hand. Good job and keep it up for tolerating the present, which helps secure your future. Have a safe, healthy, good day.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому

      @@autotek7930 Have you tried regularly swimming to loosen up your back and to strengthen the muscles? It's good non load bearing exercise. Hell, from the sounds of it just floating in the pool for a while would make you feel better!
      Mark from Melbourne Australia
      Hope that it helps.

    • @autotek7930
      @autotek7930 Рік тому

      @@markfryer9880 I know this will get ya'll riled up but I never learned how to swim lol. Most I got is splashing coz I can't even float for some reason. An x gf was a lifeguard and she couldn't even get me to float lol. I've been doing the shock therapy the last few days but hasn't helped yet. I do appreciate all advice given

  • @itatane
    @itatane Рік тому +2

    Yep, back pain and me are old pals... Well, more like acquaintances... Actually, back pain is that annoying degenerate that makes you want to do the world a favor and feed him to an ore crusher, nuts first. I worked through back pain for five years, never really got it checked out, until one day I found out the "oh, it's just a pulled muscle, take some Tylenol and get back to work ya pansy," was actually spinal arthritis, 3 mid back compression fractures, and 9 herniated discs... Thank goodness for stretches in the morning and Rum at night.