I FOUND $40,000 IN GEMSTONES 3 HOURS!!

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  • @Danhurd
    @Danhurd  3 роки тому +366

    If you are interested in buying some Ocean Picture Stone, we are selling it on our website at: danhurdprospecting.com/product/bc-ocean-picture-stone/

    • @MajikalMajix
      @MajikalMajix 3 роки тому +3

      I will be placing an order soon!

    • @dontwanadisplaynameonutube2951
      @dontwanadisplaynameonutube2951 3 роки тому

      I would love to watch your videos but about 2 minutes in - I was sick.
      Please get a son to film for you, steadily.

    • @MajikalMajix
      @MajikalMajix 3 роки тому +14

      @@dontwanadisplaynameonutube2951 Why should he have to change his entire filming process when you could simply take some Dramamine....?! I have massive motion sickness, but would never privilege myself to the extent of telling someone to redo their entire way of production.... geez.... go spend a few bucks and do what a civilized person would do and help yourself instead of expecting others to bend for you. Ridiculous. *takes Dramamine and continues binge watching* 👀 some people's kids.... ugh

    • @dontwanadisplaynameonutube2951
      @dontwanadisplaynameonutube2951 3 роки тому +2

      @@MajikalMajix Pretty ignorant comment. Considering mine was constructive criticism and was to help him reach wider audience. I've never had motion sickness in my life, I can only assume the medication your suggesting random people to take with no medical insight on a stranger is an otc medicine for motion sickness. Regardless, It was unbearable to watch, mostly giving me a headache. He could also use a camera mount, even a body one. If he cant simply ask his son to hold the camera since he's there anyway. But he's literally drilling with 1 hand, and filming with the other. Entire way of production you say? like increasing the viewing audience and producing better quality videos would be soooo detrimental for him. Regardless of the method pursued. Albeit extremely simple to get much better quality. You seem like your simping hard for this dude, and attack anybody who says anything negative, and you criticize me for suggesting changes that would help him, but also tell me what I should be doing. Again, Pretty ignorant.

    • @destinationjesuschrist7043
      @destinationjesuschrist7043 3 роки тому

      Now sell it all in 3 hours and video it. That would actually be impressive.

  • @shadywhiteguy
    @shadywhiteguy 3 роки тому +4037

    The algorithm has determined that I am to become a prospector.

    • @Chroniknight
      @Chroniknight 3 роки тому +34

      Love this comment

    • @MajikalMajix
      @MajikalMajix 3 роки тому +34

      I second that algorithm determination ;)

    • @ShannonD.999
      @ShannonD.999 3 роки тому +42

      Respect the algorithm. it knows you better than you know you....🤣

    • @wafrikano
      @wafrikano 3 роки тому +9

      @Joe Devola jealousy causes rude remarks 🤣

    • @VenturiLife
      @VenturiLife 3 роки тому +2

      😆😆😆

  • @jonathangriffiths2787
    @jonathangriffiths2787 4 роки тому +1724

    Hey dan my names Jon and I want to say thank you. I had a crappy childhood my parents tried to kill me and then went to jail (long story) I decided to enlist in the marine Corp as soon as I was old enough and spent a few years over seas. when I got back I had PTSD and developed a drug problem went down the road for a while ended up homeless and stuff. I finally pull my head out of my a×× and got my stuff together and I had really became content on just getting by. For some reason though watching your videos really woke up a rockhounding hobby in me that has brought a lot of joy to my life even though ive just started
    Just wanted to say thank you

    • @sleepybearpermaculture1936
      @sleepybearpermaculture1936 4 роки тому +122

      Jonathan griffiths thank you for sharing this. You deserve to experience the beauty and joy in life as much as anybody else. Thanks for your service, and I’m sorry for your misfortunes. Wishing you luck and peace from KY.

    • @sulfide2076
      @sulfide2076 4 роки тому +71

      Not tryna be an asshole but this kinda sounds like a sob story

    • @AldousHuxley7
      @AldousHuxley7 4 роки тому +9

      Check out Tony Robbins on yt and read some self help books! Theyve helped catapult my life in a positive direction.

    • @kenycharles8600
      @kenycharles8600 4 роки тому +21

      When you find something you really enjoy you will never have to "work" another day in your life. I'm a pyromaniac. I discovered welding early in life. Been happy ever since.

    • @johnpurvis2154
      @johnpurvis2154 4 роки тому +3

      What kind of rock is that

  • @Danhurd
    @Danhurd  4 роки тому +159

    Well we hit the 4000 likes quick enough, If we hit 8,000 by this time tomorrow I will give away 2 pieces! 12,000 I will give away 3!
    Edited Aug 10 -7:30 pm
    We have 9K likes so 2 winners it will be! Completely random comment picker used to select 2 comments.
    Winner #1: J Parabellum
    Winner #2: Zelly
    Contact me at: danhurd@shaw.ca
    Once I confirm your ID I will send you a piece of Ocean picture stone!

    • @TheRealMariachiLoco
      @TheRealMariachiLoco 4 роки тому

      Cool

    • @DragonFusion3D
      @DragonFusion3D 4 роки тому

      I'd love one of these!! They are so pretty!!

    • @pcarpenter2797
      @pcarpenter2797 4 роки тому +1

      They are so cool.cwould love some of these

    • @kylecox7134
      @kylecox7134 4 роки тому +2

      Dan these are beautiful if you hit 1 mil think you might do a come prospect with me trip?

    • @CC-xw5kc
      @CC-xw5kc 4 роки тому

      Nice

  • @suzannekolb2196
    @suzannekolb2196 Рік тому +2

    Love the video of the family chipping in to help. Ocean picture stone. The blues were vibrant deep.

  • @lauragroenveld1668
    @lauragroenveld1668 3 роки тому +210

    I know nothing about rocks, I've never seen this channel before, but oh my god his excitment and passion just makes me love this so much!

  • @Praderanoire
    @Praderanoire 4 роки тому +884

    "I hope to earn your subscription today" Such a refreshing thing to hear from a content creator... Even though this isn't my cup of tea, I feel like that convinces me more than anything else.

    • @GymGuy545
      @GymGuy545 4 роки тому +6

      Exactly

    • @280SE
      @280SE 4 роки тому +7

      Same man!

    • @danimuraki1888
      @danimuraki1888 4 роки тому +13

      I subbed immediately after that.

    • @dontworrybehappy3381
      @dontworrybehappy3381 4 роки тому +4

      it did it for me lol

    • @cy9nvs
      @cy9nvs 3 роки тому +14

      Much better than "And don't forget to like and subscribe!" before the fucking video even started...

  • @davidmandell1727
    @davidmandell1727 3 роки тому +522

    I'd like to see the finished pieces after they're sold. Do you have a good enough relationship with any of your buyers so that they would be willing to let you record them cutting, shaping, and polishing the rocks into the finished product?
    That would be interesting to see, as well.

    • @charlesnunn6081
      @charlesnunn6081 3 роки тому +31

      I would be interested in seeing that as well. Maybe trade some minerals for the video win/win.

    • @nellythree
      @nellythree 3 роки тому +9

      This would be awesome, please make a video on this !

    • @MrAlex173
      @MrAlex173 3 роки тому +4

      check out his website, he has a few items there

    • @dogefort8410
      @dogefort8410 3 роки тому +6

      Nothing finished though. Would be nice to get some etsy artists into turning out ready to wear bling stuff.

    • @EricBlair-jg2ux
      @EricBlair-jg2ux 3 роки тому +1

      He literally has a pinned comment at the top of this comment thread with a link to his site where you can see the auctions and photos of the finished items.

  • @qwandary
    @qwandary 2 роки тому +13

    I love that you're doing this as a family, looks like so much fun. Great way to enjoy nature and family bonding too.

  • @LL-rm1vj
    @LL-rm1vj 3 роки тому +129

    I just found your channel June 2021. I’ve been a rock hound for over 40 yrs. Sadly, my entire collection was stolen years ago and I literally fell into deep depression. I’ve just collected minerals for the sheer joy of owning a piece of “God’s nature art”; and I get true joy from gazing upon their beauty. Thanks for your videos. I’ll subscribe and live vicariously thru you!. ❤️💜

    • @gabrielpetta3001
      @gabrielpetta3001 3 роки тому +17

      I hope you one day build back up your collection even greater than it once was

    • @ZayedRayhan
      @ZayedRayhan 3 роки тому +7

      i’m so sorry about your rocks :( but the earth is ancient and there will always be more beautiful stones to be treasured :)) so keep collecting!!

    • @FreeCashSitesPRO
      @FreeCashSitesPRO 2 роки тому +1

      I relate :/. Good luck to you.

    • @elijahjohnston3172
      @elijahjohnston3172 2 роки тому +2

      If i ever lose any of my rocks im hunting down like john wick

    • @lilolmecj
      @lilolmecj 2 роки тому +4

      The best revenge or recovery is to regain your joy. Get out there and make a new collection! They stole your collection, don’t let them steal your hobby!

  • @garfield7951
    @garfield7951 3 роки тому +135

    the fact that this absolute magical blue mineral is just sitting there... nature is so beautiful

  • @megankelley9578
    @megankelley9578 3 роки тому +31

    My 11yo daughter, for 3+ years now, wants to be a geologist so bad and she is going to love this channel! This is going to increase her love of being outdoors & increase her curiosity! Thanks!

  • @coreyburkhart7768
    @coreyburkhart7768 2 роки тому +61

    Would love to see the whole process of this. A video where you're taking it to either a jewelry company or a middleperson or whatever that tries to buy the raw minerals/gems from you. I think would be really cool to watch.

    • @Ragecon87
      @Ragecon87 2 роки тому +2

      But then someone else would know how to do what he’s doing, selling things is usually the hardest part when doing things like this

  • @airatakhsaka
    @airatakhsaka 4 роки тому +2127

    Who wants to go dig after watching this

  • @gabe7120
    @gabe7120 3 роки тому +84

    this would be my dream job. i have no formal education but i spend entire days sloshing around in rivers. glad i found you, man

    • @dovidmh9825
      @dovidmh9825 3 роки тому +3

      Hope you find something!

    • @yaykruser
      @yaykruser 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, its a nice job, and he earns more in a lucky day than i do in half a decade.

  • @Motionclip5
    @Motionclip5 4 роки тому +540

    Evan doesn’t know it right know but these videos/memories with his dad are going to be treasured by him when he’s older 😖

    • @facts6259
      @facts6259 4 роки тому +2

      Ya

    • @swoodc
      @swoodc 4 роки тому +1

      That's wholesome

    • @swoodc
      @swoodc 4 роки тому +2

      This was amazingly wholesome father son trip. I love it

    • @ehabelnady4960
      @ehabelnady4960 4 роки тому +11

      He looks like he doesn't even wanna be there

    • @Fra3H
      @Fra3H 4 роки тому +4

      i think he's not entirely happy on what is he doing

  • @EchoJulez
    @EchoJulez 2 роки тому +6

    At the 10:14 mark you see exactly how genuine Dan is whilst reflecting upon his family. As a father of two boys, this speaks to me. I’m thankful to have found your page.

  • @WilliamWeicht
    @WilliamWeicht 4 роки тому +495

    The real treasure is spending time with your family and that is priceless.

    • @mossy3552
      @mossy3552 4 роки тому +8

      Maybe but that treasure just paid off for Dan haha

    • @Ezzero07
      @Ezzero07 4 роки тому

      @@pilomilo8542 is something wrong?

    • @mossy3552
      @mossy3552 4 роки тому

      Pilo Milo 🙏

    • @00fendifranklin41
      @00fendifranklin41 4 роки тому +2

      No I think its the 40000/3 hour work day.

    • @saltwithlove2269
      @saltwithlove2269 4 роки тому +2

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  • @THESHOMROM
    @THESHOMROM 3 роки тому +28

    I love when your whole family participates. Family is so important, so wonderful.

  • @chariseyoung9547
    @chariseyoung9547 4 роки тому +23

    I worked with a lapidary cutting and polishing stones with expensive equipment it was really intensive rewarding work. I felt priveledged seeing the stone transform the art of cutting a cube into a ball smooth perfectly round polished. The grains flaws become a distinctive signature on each piece of art.

  • @sdimilus
    @sdimilus 3 роки тому +74

    I was already into learning about minerals and gems (all sorts of rocks) when I was a kid. We had a few books about them and my brother and I collected. I'm not sure why we never stuck with it, but I'd like to collect again. You've "unearthed" something within me. Thanks for the renewal. Journey ever onward and keep a keen eye.

  • @Vermillion-ty4zr
    @Vermillion-ty4zr 3 роки тому +281

    Them rocks cracking and breaking sounded like my back when I bend down and grab something 3:37

  • @atarda
    @atarda 4 роки тому +9

    Wow a very positive dad. With his perfect family. What a great example of happiness. Thank you for sharing your positivity for the world

  • @itiswhatisis8174
    @itiswhatisis8174 4 роки тому +15

    It makes me happy seeing someone doing something that they truly enjoy. And the fact that he mentioned his family right afterwards.

  • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
    @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 2 роки тому +76

    Congrats Dan, that's a really nice find. It looks like you've got enough there to keep you out of trouble for quite a while.
    But what's even better is you've got a good boy who is happy to be by your side, a wife that supports what you're doing, and you live in a place where there is beauty everywhere you look.
    It sounds to me like you're rich already. 🙏🏼✌🏻

    • @heinkeld
      @heinkeld 2 роки тому +3

      I couldn't agree more. Rich is in the heart, not the wallet

    • @dennynurmiaty3484
      @dennynurmiaty3484 Рік тому

      Yeah I think so 👍👌👏🥰

    • @dennynurmiaty3484
      @dennynurmiaty3484 Рік тому

      Btw,I'm agree with opinion of Rev'd Up Artist.👍

    • @marcwinkler
      @marcwinkler Рік тому

      I found the same blue stones on the slope of the (1960) Hope Slide but please don't tell anybody ...

    • @83KJack
      @83KJack Рік тому

      spoken like a true 'arteest' Rev'd

  • @jamesbell8861
    @jamesbell8861 4 роки тому +17

    Hey Dan ... I was never interested in prospecting, panning, gemstones and geology much more then a flitting fancy. I have to admit to you that find myself looking forward to your videos and find myself making time to watch your videos. My wife is now a fan as well. Your combination of personality, knowledge and passion has us hooked. I love to imagine that your students feel the same way. The chemistry you have with your family is heartwarming. These Ocean Gemstones are beautiful and I hope you are able to get a handsome price for them. Looking forward to much more content from you and yours.

  • @gerribearden9290
    @gerribearden9290 4 роки тому +27

    When I was a young girl I used to dream that I was prospecting turquoise and I would find beautiful pieces. What wonderful dream...you’re rocks are so pretty.

    • @frost_d_jageryt4333
      @frost_d_jageryt4333 3 роки тому +3

      Bring your dreams to reality. Reach and grab onto the stars!

  • @johnwineman8060
    @johnwineman8060 3 роки тому +435

    FERB I KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING TODAY

  • @jalleman61
    @jalleman61 2 роки тому +5

    You truly come from the land that keeps giving.Emeralds,gold and precious gems all
    that grab people's minds and fill their pockets.Thanks for sharing

  • @RandalPerry525
    @RandalPerry525 3 роки тому +21

    I'm just now finding Dan after this video has been up for over a year. Earned my subscription right away. Hearing at the end when Evan asked for 4k likes and seeing tens of thousands more made me wish I found you sooner!

  • @CurrentlyRockhounding
    @CurrentlyRockhounding 4 роки тому +76

    Forget the money, having a location that your family is into is priceless.

    • @aidansharples7751
      @aidansharples7751 4 роки тому +7

      Having a site that your family feels safe enough to come too can mean your life in the long run.

    • @hollydenomme3508
      @hollydenomme3508 4 роки тому +2

      it's all about family and love.

    • @ThePunk01
      @ThePunk01 4 роки тому

      I rather have the money 😂

  • @Wise_Old_Mon
    @Wise_Old_Mon 4 роки тому +950

    This homie playing runescape IRL

    • @JohnSmith-ox3gy
      @JohnSmith-ox3gy 4 роки тому +22

      He will need alot more minerals for the skill cape.

    • @Guggu3d
      @Guggu3d 4 роки тому +28

      Literally playing right now, how random!

    • @TheMerschTwins
      @TheMerschTwins 4 роки тому +21

      Lmao, I literally came to this after watching a RuneScape PK video

    • @VerfRS
      @VerfRS 4 роки тому +26

      Lmaoo

    • @joshrawks21
      @joshrawks21 4 роки тому +1

      LOL

  • @digitaldoc1976
    @digitaldoc1976 2 роки тому +2

    The best part of you telling the story at the end was the way that you chiseled at that heartstring regarding your family. I've witnessed so many men take up a hobby like this to wedge something between the expectations of a father and the man. I know that it can be misunderstood as it's very unfamiliar to others. But, I get it, brother. I believe that I felt the way your emotion shifted when you explained how happy it made you that they all came willfully to enjoy your life's work. I'm raising a 9-year-old daughter who sort of loves what I do, and can participate daily and hope that I can build a scene just as I enjoyed watching you do today. Keep up the great work! Better fathers changes so many things. Better fathers is what the world needs right now. Men, the bigger lesson here isn't in the intrinsic value of the stone. It's in the philosophical one. Well done, Mr. Hurd. On all fronts, well done.

  • @willietolsch6722
    @willietolsch6722 4 роки тому +33

    I really love the fact that you include your kids and wife. You seem to have a great family Thanks again for all your hard work to bring us enjoyment. Love your Ocean picture stone. Awesome

  • @hlcastro23
    @hlcastro23 3 роки тому +33

    City gal here - you’re telling me that crowbars can be used to reveal something beautiful instead of just breaking into cars and houses?! 🤣😂 Subbed! Gorgeous specimens too

  • @shinyprisma6085
    @shinyprisma6085 4 роки тому +52

    i gotta say this ties for one of the most wholesome channels ive come across

    • @mikejo8083
      @mikejo8083 4 роки тому

      Do Tell... If Tied, What Are the Other Sites you recommend as Wholesome? Thanks

    • @dr.ossicle
      @dr.ossicle 4 роки тому

      ​@@mikejo8083 TheCrafsMan's channel for sure

    • @larryhendricks3402
      @larryhendricks3402 4 роки тому

      Ordinary sausage

  • @connormalone5806
    @connormalone5806 2 роки тому +12

    Can't get enough of how positive and wonderful your energy is

    • @gongoozleriam9783
      @gongoozleriam9783 2 роки тому

      Wouldn't you be too though if you just found rocks that are worth $150 or more you just picked up and claimed? :)

    • @bichputin4763
      @bichputin4763 2 роки тому

      @@gongoozleriam9783 right I was thinking exact same 🤣

  • @Qwijebo
    @Qwijebo 4 роки тому +8

    I'm a weekend gold panner and rock hunter, this is by far the most interesting channel I have come across.

  • @sirsir9665
    @sirsir9665 4 роки тому +105

    Even if my stone's didn't have value I'd love to have stuff like this around my area to go mine some of.

    • @GarbageKnight
      @GarbageKnight 4 роки тому +4

      i know i live in a geological dead zone, all we have is tons of concrete making stuff, and gravel pits. some quarts but the stuff that is not in spear or quality form. once in a rare rare rare while a peice of amathst or pink rose quartz but its all cloudy not clear..and we should have soapstone so i can carve it,,but so far i cant find any large peices of soapstone. and whats on sale costs to much for freaking rocks..

    • @eddahbrahim5414
      @eddahbrahim5414 4 роки тому

      hi

    • @poprares6127
      @poprares6127 4 роки тому

      Cool

    • @freeenergymobile
      @freeenergymobile 4 роки тому

      Cloudy quartz has its uses, Especially for carving.

    • @freeenergymobile
      @freeenergymobile 4 роки тому

      Pink rose quartz makes nice bowls.

  • @greggaldridge
    @greggaldridge 4 роки тому +28

    This has inspired me to just get out in nature more and be more observant of what’s around me.

    • @TheCiaMKultra
      @TheCiaMKultra 4 роки тому +2

      Totally ! He finds such nice minerals, gems and gold . I want to be doing the same thing . Its out there, just a matter of looking

  • @blessyourheart1167
    @blessyourheart1167 2 роки тому +5

    New subscriber, I have no idea how I came across your channel but I’m sure glad I did. The first video I watched you were out looking for Jade. I absolutely adore how much you love being with your family, and how much they adore being with you. Your patience with Evan just your laid-back demeanor and your enthusiasm is contagious. I’m so happy to watch you do what you love . I look forward to watching all of your videos . I hope to eventually find where you list some of your jewelry that you have for sale . Right now I’m just enjoying binge watching your videos !! 🌺💜 Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your beautiful family .

  • @alexanderyeadon2704
    @alexanderyeadon2704 4 роки тому +4

    Dan, you and Pioneer Pauly have revived my Family's interest in rock hounding and now panning for gold. We love watching your videos. Keep it up!

  • @gerhardfourie9868
    @gerhardfourie9868 4 роки тому +159

    DAMN IT MARIE! THEY'RE NOT ROCKS! THEY'RE MINERALS!

  • @storesim
    @storesim 3 роки тому +433

    jade hunters legit throw tons of this away every single day i tell u

    • @dklord1
      @dklord1 3 роки тому +2

      Don

    • @carcentral4691
      @carcentral4691 3 роки тому +6

      Why

    • @storesim
      @storesim 3 роки тому +29

      @@carcentral4691 cuz its nothing worth lol

    • @shadowsintox9
      @shadowsintox9 3 роки тому +6

      That's a shame.

    • @dadedon305
      @dadedon305 3 роки тому +4

      greed and picky don’t match- too many aliens on my earth

  • @tinabonds2716
    @tinabonds2716 2 роки тому +8

    You and your family have inspired me and mine. We have Always loved being in nature and rockhounding, but never thought too much about value or selling, just beauty, and mostly that's still our goal. But we are going to see about collecting to sell some specimens to help fund our new addiction! Thanks for such cool, fun, contagious videos! We feel like we are right there with you and learn so much! You guys are awesome!

  • @willkeno
    @willkeno 4 роки тому +187

    I was today years old when I learned about the existence of this type of stone

    • @Realwrld03
      @Realwrld03 4 роки тому +10

      Oh you’re not a stoner? Dang...

    • @progunniedutchhd5310
      @progunniedutchhd5310 4 роки тому

      28

    • @jamieh7725
      @jamieh7725 4 роки тому

      Yep i wasn't even look for this but the fact a stone is worth 2k is crazy

    • @Lifehappens1
      @Lifehappens1 4 роки тому +1

      Love this comment .. this guys nutz lmao but still gettin it

    • @silverdawn2767
      @silverdawn2767 4 роки тому +4

      Check out black opal it's a stone worth anywhere from $3000-$35000 per carat depending on quality I know Dan gets opal but nothing like the value of black opal aka lightning ridge opal very beautiful too

  • @elstonmiramontes6688
    @elstonmiramontes6688 4 роки тому +47

    Two paydays: family adventures and the stones. Killer!

    • @ladamyunto
      @ladamyunto 4 роки тому +3

      Don't forget the workout hauling the suff out

  • @fakedzarcasm7350
    @fakedzarcasm7350 4 роки тому +204

    I'm not even into stone collecting and mining but watching this was strangely satisfying
    Edit: ayy thanks for the likes! Glad many relate to my comment 😂

  • @newt1078
    @newt1078 2 роки тому +6

    Dan, my mom and dad were “rock hounds” and I was fortunate enough to go on many trips throughout the southwest US.
    Watching your programs brings back so many wonderful memories.
    I know it takes a lot of your personal time to edit and put out your excellent videos, we the viewers want you to know how much we appreciate you and your family for all the hard work.
    Thank you for being you!
    God Bless and be well!
    Newt

  • @whybutwhy4137
    @whybutwhy4137 4 роки тому +7

    Cute little ginger.. I hope he loves his red hair🥰. I just started seeing your videos and the one thing I noticed is how you love spending time with your family while doing what you love to do. Me and my father bonded over fishing. Since I was old enough to walk I had a pole in my hand and those are the best memories I have of him. Sadly he died in 1992 and I miss him dearly. I have treated my kids the same way and since they could walk they had a pole in their hands. You are giving them something to remember and something to share with their kids. 🥰

  • @TimSharkey61
    @TimSharkey61 4 роки тому +7

    Just mesmerizing watching you harvest God’s treasures. Everyone should be able to see what you do. Thank you!

  • @frankzamora8577
    @frankzamora8577 3 роки тому +17

    Beautiful specimens, and I love the bond you have with your family. It’s good to know theirs still good parents out there in this chaotic world.

  • @thegroove2000
    @thegroove2000 2 роки тому +28

    It makes me think that you can be literally walking past valuable minerals not knowing. I may have missed so much on my expeditions. Well done man. Well deserved.

  • @PrismSoul
    @PrismSoul 4 роки тому +11

    Just love this Ocean picture stone...just looking at this calmed me down & put me at ease as if I were sitting there just taking in the views of the ocean.
    Just Beautiful!!!👍💗

  • @iamabcgirl1
    @iamabcgirl1 4 роки тому +10

    Those stones are absolutely beautiful, the color is reminiscent of Larimar. And the area you are in has me feeling all homesick. Some of the best times of my life occurred not far from there, in beautiful little Grand Forks BC.
    A far cry from where I have been residing for over 30 years in the bald flat prairie of SK. Guess that is what happens when you marry a SK man. I still long to return to my mountains.
    You have a lovely family as well, thanks for sharing your passion with the world!
    Peace ✌️ out!!!

    • @benietjandra3759
      @benietjandra3759 4 роки тому

      Where is that location.

    • @tinahale1471
      @tinahale1471 4 роки тому

      @@benietjandra3759 Grand Forks, British Columbia V0H, Canada

  • @apricotts997
    @apricotts997 4 роки тому +1121

    Me: works 40 hours a week
    This guy: literally pulls my rent money out of the ground

    • @darkshadowsx5949
      @darkshadowsx5949 4 роки тому +82

      rent money? that about a year and a half worth of pay for me.

    • @randoanon
      @randoanon 4 роки тому +164

      You live on a $40K per month rental property? Must be buckingham palace, how's the queen

    • @johnnybird7593
      @johnnybird7593 3 роки тому +55

      And if you believe that junk he is finding is worth 40k, then i have some land to sell you... special price for you my friend 😂

    • @kasaloub.bennett9878
      @kasaloub.bennett9878 3 роки тому +37

      His estimates are so untrue folks. Absolutely bullshit.

    • @wallysnakes2690
      @wallysnakes2690 3 роки тому +51

      @@kasaloub.bennett9878 but as of recently he's sold around 50,000$ of it... just so you know

  • @jenniferlucas2432
    @jenniferlucas2432 Рік тому +2

    I love the beauty in nature, and I love seeing your children out in the mountains with you… learning specimens of rocks and minerals! Most children are glued to an iPad and we need more parents like you who will teach their kid’s knowledge that gets handed down through the generations. Some things can’t be taught in a classroom… 💯🙌

  • @tamihelms9272
    @tamihelms9272 3 роки тому +8

    This is a stunning stone and I can't thank you enough for educating all of us.

  • @chancedudley6970
    @chancedudley6970 4 роки тому +17

    Man this is an absolute dream job I've been enamored with rock hunting since I was a tiny tiny little guy I used to love going to the creed CO rock and mineral show I just wish I were able to turn this into a career

  • @cornholius
    @cornholius 4 роки тому +5

    You're my favorite prospector on youtube. I love the humble attitude and shared knowledge. I still can't find anything, but probably due to lack of trying more than anything else. I'm in the gold hills of california so I know there's gold...I go out, bring my stuff, and usually just end up swimming or panning sand. I think I need to invest in some more re-purposed hand tools for crevassing underwater. I have a wetsuit but need a mask and snorkel. Im a farmer so i know i can move yards of earth no problem. Please let me know if you're ever in nevada county!

  • @jamessullivan6875
    @jamessullivan6875 2 роки тому +4

    Really enjoy tagging along on your adventures. Keep doing what you're doing Dan! Nice to see genuinely decent folks like yourself out there with great quality and content.

  • @birchtar6043
    @birchtar6043 4 роки тому +121

    Its not the material or the money made off a claim. The real gold is being with family in nature. Great stuff!!

    • @wickedjack1222
      @wickedjack1222 4 роки тому +3

      You sir are a wise man :)

    • @keithking1985
      @keithking1985 4 роки тому +2

      i agree 100% with Wickedjack.. everyone! (even myself) missed the most important thing worth more that any gold, diamonds, or nice looking rocks. doing stuff you love and your family love it just as much as you. Im very glad i saw your comment Birch, : ) because your what you saw in the video has humbled me!!!

    • @silverbullet5083
      @silverbullet5083 4 роки тому +2

      Ehhhhh I don’t know.... the gems and money are nice...

  • @3000gtwelder
    @3000gtwelder 4 роки тому +23

    "You having fun?" That cracks me up every time with that look.

    • @FoamySlobbers
      @FoamySlobbers 3 роки тому

      " my family loves coming down here" yeah, I don't believe that at all. that kid looks like his dad is making him "like it"

  • @coffeebeforemascara
    @coffeebeforemascara 4 роки тому +5

    Today I learned that there was such a thing as ocean picture Stone. How beautiful. Nature is amazing and you have a beautiful stake on that Hillside.

  • @DanBestBaby
    @DanBestBaby 2 роки тому +6

    what an amazing and fascinating life , wholesome that your family is out with you also. Its great to see people who live their passion everyday and can support their families off the back of it.

  • @wernerk1201
    @wernerk1201 4 роки тому +122

    Son looks like he smoked a big nug before getting some blue gem rocks

  • @gs6810
    @gs6810 4 роки тому +799

    His Wife 6 years later: "Can we finally get those rocks out of the garage?!?"

    • @mcmdrpiffle447
      @mcmdrpiffle447 4 роки тому +185

      They're MINERALS Marie !!!

    • @jesusmedina4494
      @jesusmedina4494 4 роки тому +23

      Lol, sells them on a garage sale for chump change 🤣

    • @JoviaI1
      @JoviaI1 4 роки тому +52

      @@jesusmedina4494 For real though, garage sales are some of the best places to find high quality mineral specimens because people don't know their real value and just have them sitting on a shelf for years.

    • @jesusmedina4494
      @jesusmedina4494 4 роки тому +7

      @@JoviaI1 I believe you. 👍🏽

    • @SAMPAIDAWG
      @SAMPAIDAWG 4 роки тому +1

      @@mcmdrpiffle447 beat me to it lmao!

  • @junesbrush998
    @junesbrush998 4 роки тому +9

    Have never seen this kind of rock but it's the prettiest thing I have ever seen, hello from Nova Scotia Canada

  • @dustinmartinez8153
    @dustinmartinez8153 2 роки тому +3

    That is beautiful piece of stone the beautiful blues and the grays and the white. You two did a absolutely great job.

  • @donnamatthews9629
    @donnamatthews9629 3 роки тому +4

    My son gave me a piece of this stone several years ago. I have always loved it. I thrilled me to see where it comes from. I do wire work and want to make it into a pendant. I wish I had 2 couple of small pieces to make earrings. It is so beautiful. How fortunate you are to have found it and be able to sell it. Best of luck.

  • @picklep3076
    @picklep3076 4 роки тому +49

    Id love to see a table or counter top of this stone.

    • @RedRoses4612
      @RedRoses4612 4 роки тому

      Same here!

    • @MarkLada
      @MarkLada 4 роки тому +1

      If you want to pay for it I can build it..

    • @gregpech
      @gregpech 4 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing as i was watching! Could you imagine?

  • @iamdisccomp
    @iamdisccomp 3 роки тому +4

    It's so great to watch you spending quality time with your family while making a living!

  • @Theowlwas
    @Theowlwas Рік тому

    Dan, you are living my dream. Out there with your family, enjoying life, playing in the dirt collecting rocks.. keep having a good time with your family!

  • @natashawakefield8879
    @natashawakefield8879 4 роки тому +36

    You should get the kids a rock tumbler and see how the smaller rocks tumble. They could sell them for pocket money.

    • @rocknut88
      @rocknut88 4 роки тому +3

      That's a brilliant idea!!

    • @ridik4267
      @ridik4267 4 роки тому

      I’d like to try a piece of this in my rock tumbler.

  • @giasoto3923
    @giasoto3923 4 роки тому +7

    Oh my- these pieces are perfect. Nature is glorious!! I love what you do:))

    • @Danhurd
      @Danhurd  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much!

  • @davidloertscher4603
    @davidloertscher4603 2 роки тому +1

    Dan, I don't watch a lot of you tube but I find myself living vicariously through yours. These are amazing. I look forward to your next adventure.

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 3 роки тому +4

    I'm very glad to see a man succeeding in pulling his living straight from the Earth! It has been my dream.

    • @ronferguson4379
      @ronferguson4379 3 роки тому

      It's not his living. He is a full time teacher. That is just an interest.

    • @Ashleyyy414
      @Ashleyyy414 3 роки тому

      It's actually kinda fkd up if you think about it. If more people did this, we'd deplete nature of its beauty, all for more money and materialistic bullshit we don't need.

  • @xyanide1986
    @xyanide1986 3 роки тому +5

    When I was a kid I really enjoyed mineral fairs and collecting all sorts of rocks. Would've loved going out on trips like that.

  • @tmziober90
    @tmziober90 2 роки тому +5

    Dude, I find it amazing how you work and your family is involved in the business! I've only recently found your UA-cam channel and have been binge watching and learning a lot about gemstones. Thank you!

  • @CarolBlaneyPhD
    @CarolBlaneyPhD 2 роки тому +1

    liked, commented, subscribed, and prayed for the awesome stone that I had never heard about before. Thanks! Looks like Larimar. wow!!

  • @Deathgrip113
    @Deathgrip113 4 роки тому +7

    Never seen this kind of stone before but I definitely see why people like it so much! Such a cool stone, thanks for sharing.

  • @Maurice2010ful
    @Maurice2010ful 4 роки тому +8

    My brother does Lapidary from his wheelchair, and I collect minerals. so hello from Michigan and Ohio.

  • @cheekyj4794
    @cheekyj4794 4 роки тому +7

    I've never heard of that type of stone before, but now I want some.

  • @nickkotsonis1780
    @nickkotsonis1780 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos, always put me in a good mood!

  • @alwayswright3896
    @alwayswright3896 3 роки тому +4

    I love it when he asks his kids if they're having fun and they're like, sure, dad whatever you say 🤣😂

  • @justinlaboy6837
    @justinlaboy6837 4 роки тому +327

    hes literally pulling money out of the ground

    • @Trill4life777
      @Trill4life777 4 роки тому +4

      Out the mud facts just like Rick Ross found that shit on his land🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @guytremblay1647
      @guytremblay1647 4 роки тому +3

      yeah but it comes from his video nut the stuff that he's digging

    • @thebasementbum4570
      @thebasementbum4570 4 роки тому +3

      @@guytremblay1647 no he sells that as well... For about two thousand

    • @samreagan6292
      @samreagan6292 4 роки тому +4

      You have to pay for your claim, so it’s not all pure profit. The time he spends (not a lot) And the market could lose a majority of its buyers any month for a while. Nothing is free

    • @guytremblay1647
      @guytremblay1647 4 роки тому +6

      @@samreagan6292 If it paid a lot people wouldn,t be watching the video ' they would be in the field doing the same thing too . Those guys make it look like it pays a lot so they can attract views which is not really something bad but they also make it look like its a millionnaire hobby which it totally not the case so they can sell their channels items better
      Any idiot can register a claim on a part of land for prospection anywhere Butthe thing is that all the paying ones are already taken by giants of mining and prospecting . those that are left are worthless even for the common of mortals like you and me

  • @qq-wn1jf
    @qq-wn1jf 4 роки тому +5

    It's just amazing you can get your whole family involved ... Evan is a hoot!

  • @leeanndarnell8884
    @leeanndarnell8884 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Those stone are amazing!!

  • @beaubilodeau2305
    @beaubilodeau2305 3 роки тому +8

    This guy is great! Fun, funny and seems genuine.

  • @littleSallyJo
    @littleSallyJo 4 роки тому +4

    Wow! I am so excited to see this material again! I remember seeing some slabbed pieces at a rock show on the California Central Coast which were the most amazing Ocean/Beach/Outcropping SCENES I'd ever seen. I was fascinated by them. Yes, they were very expensive but they were so so so beautiful. I went looking online to learn more about this amazing material (I really love all of the Picture types of rocks). All I could find out was that some of it came from British Columbia somewhere but was not really very plentiful or available. And here you are, and here it is! This is so cool! Thank you. It's kind of too bad that you don't do any of the final processing of this material, so you don't have those special slabs to show us. I'll keep looking for them, though. Thank you! You "earned" my subscription with this one! Thanks.

  • @karencastle6002
    @karencastle6002 3 роки тому +4

    I love that your family are with you in nature. I am new to your channel but so many amazing things you find.

  • @iliketocomment8144
    @iliketocomment8144 3 роки тому +7

    Looks like my kind of fun. I find anything digging or uncovering so interesting. And I love the manual labor part of it. Awesome stuff! 👍

  • @aphyngodiva2551
    @aphyngodiva2551 3 роки тому +26

    5:14 I hear that from my husband a lot too.

  • @frankieknuckles9610
    @frankieknuckles9610 4 роки тому +70

    Would like to see examples of the finished product.

    • @DanielMillerlife
      @DanielMillerlife 4 роки тому +5

      John go to my channel i did a video on polishing the picture stone.

    • @barryfields2964
      @barryfields2964 4 роки тому

      Daniel Miller what’s the actual name of your channel? I searched Daniel Miller and got serval results.

    • @markpashia7067
      @markpashia7067 4 роки тому +1

      Would love to see what some of those Mexican Carvers at the Tucson Gem Show could do with one of those large specimens. I can just picture a carved female form lying on her side in those fabulous blues. Or even an abstract complex form out of that stone. Could be the star item at a future gem show.

    • @DanielMillerlife
      @DanielMillerlife 4 роки тому +4

      @@barryfields2964 danielmillerlife

    • @DanielMillerlife
      @DanielMillerlife 4 роки тому +1

      @@markpashia7067 check out the cab I made of picture stone i bought from Dan my channel is danielmillerlife

  • @larrymagill5422
    @larrymagill5422 3 роки тому +5

    My grandpa was a rockhound some of the stuff that he found was absolutely awesome some of the pridy plume that he made into jewelry was awesome.

  • @rondasanders8565
    @rondasanders8565 2 роки тому +1

    That's absolutely AMAZING, Those stones are beautiful. But the most wonderful thing is YOUR FAMILY going with being interested and their precipitation in your dream. I love it

  • @brandynwood5872
    @brandynwood5872 3 роки тому +148

    Imagine a counter top made from this

    • @froststar2794
      @froststar2794 3 роки тому +2

      that would be so cool!

    • @iiheartaddyy
      @iiheartaddyy 3 роки тому +1

      I’d buy it haha

    • @chuckschillingvideos
      @chuckschillingvideos 3 роки тому +6

      It would crumble.

    • @100GTAGUY
      @100GTAGUY 3 роки тому +15

      @@chuckschillingvideos true, but this would look cool with chunks placed into some clear epoxy for like a table top

    • @shadowguild7897
      @shadowguild7897 3 роки тому +5

      @@chuckschillingvideos Yes and no, if done correctly though a resin impregnation you can make a mosaic that would be drop dead beautiful.

  • @joeybarrelwilde
    @joeybarrelwilde 4 роки тому +17

    Totally mesmerizing, and gorgeous. I'm impressed with what you found.

  • @releass
    @releass 3 роки тому +6

    I'm a goldsmith from the Netherlands and that are beautiful gemstones indeed

  • @ellenmacarthur9669
    @ellenmacarthur9669 2 роки тому +1

    This was so fun to watch. You have such a great family. I can't tell it means a lot for them to come along. God bless you I am so happy you will get a good pay out.