@@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
@@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.
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!
"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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!. ❤️💜
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!
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!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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..
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. 🙏🏼✌🏻
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.
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.
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!
@@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.
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
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!!!
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.
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
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… 💯🙌
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 😂
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!!!👍💗
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.
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.
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!
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!
You have been blessed with a really special family as well as an excellent claim. I am new watching you but I would say you deserve this blessing. Take care of your heart. GOD bless you and yours.
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 .
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
5:16 what a beautiful scene :) it was almost as if you were to wake up in the middle of the ocean and have nothing else surrounding you. Thank you for posting this wonder video.
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.
From 5 yrs old till now 62, I have always known I will find a gem just check the rocks as I walk, sit . I don't know when what or how but it there for me!
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
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
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. 🥰
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.
This is by far the most gorgeous stone! I would love to add any sized piece to my collection! What fun that your family enjoys going with you! Thank you for sharing! Always enjoy learning from your videos!!
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
Love the family togetherness, I used to go rock hunting with my dad in South Africa as a kid. Just remember you are lucky to have what you have...the good times can be only a fleeting moment.
Congratulations on the good news! It's wonderful seeing you happier than usual 😀 You seem like such a great person and I'm so glad your family is all in with you, I could hear it in your voice. They're so blessed to have a wonderful father. Wishing you all good blessings and continued success. I've been watching for a while and it never gets old. Thanks for sharing your adventures. We truly enjoy it
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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/
I will be placing an order soon!
I would love to watch your videos but about 2 minutes in - I was sick.
Please get a son to film for you, steadily.
@@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
@@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.
Now sell it all in 3 hours and video it. That would actually be impressive.
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!
Cool
I'd love one of these!! They are so pretty!!
They are so cool.cwould love some of these
Dan these are beautiful if you hit 1 mil think you might do a come prospect with me trip?
Nice
The algorithm has determined that I am to become a prospector.
Love this comment
I second that algorithm determination ;)
Respect the algorithm. it knows you better than you know you....🤣
@Joe Devola jealousy causes rude remarks 🤣
😆😆😆
"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.
Exactly
Same man!
I subbed immediately after that.
it did it for me lol
Much better than "And don't forget to like and subscribe!" before the fucking video even started...
Love the video of the family chipping in to help. Ocean picture stone. The blues were vibrant deep.
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
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.
Not tryna be an asshole but this kinda sounds like a sob story
Check out Tony Robbins on yt and read some self help books! Theyve helped catapult my life in a positive direction.
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.
What kind of rock is that
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!
Same
He has many many videos that are absolutely amazing
I mean he said he made $40k in stone. I'd be passionate too lol.
SAME!!!
the fact that this absolute magical blue mineral is just sitting there... nature is so beautiful
I love that you're doing this as a family, looks like so much fun. Great way to enjoy nature and family bonding too.
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.
I would be interested in seeing that as well. Maybe trade some minerals for the video win/win.
This would be awesome, please make a video on this !
check out his website, he has a few items there
Nothing finished though. Would be nice to get some etsy artists into turning out ready to wear bling stuff.
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.
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!. ❤️💜
I hope you one day build back up your collection even greater than it once was
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!!
I relate :/. Good luck to you.
If i ever lose any of my rocks im hunting down like john wick
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!
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!
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.
Them rocks cracking and breaking sounded like my back when I bend down and grab something 3:37
get that checked out
😂😂😂😂
Thats funny
I was thinking of my teeth...yowww!
I feel ya, man.
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
Hope you find something!
Yeah, its a nice job, and he earns more in a lucky day than i do in half a decade.
The real treasure is spending time with your family and that is priceless.
Maybe but that treasure just paid off for Dan haha
@@pilomilo8542 is something wrong?
Pilo Milo 🙏
No I think its the 40000/3 hour work day.
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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.
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
Who wants to go dig after watching this
Yes
YES
I wish. Minnesota doesn't have the geology for it almost anywhere in the state.
Yes
What state can I mine this stone in
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 😖
Ya
That's wholesome
This was amazingly wholesome father son trip. I love it
He looks like he doesn't even wanna be there
i think he's not entirely happy on what is he doing
I love when your whole family participates. Family is so important, so wonderful.
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.
They're not rocks
@@vanessaaire879 what?
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.
Neat
Wow a very positive dad. With his perfect family. What a great example of happiness. Thank you for sharing your positivity for the world
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
Forget the money, having a location that your family is into is priceless.
Having a site that your family feels safe enough to come too can mean your life in the long run.
it's all about family and love.
I rather have the money 😂
This homie playing runescape IRL
He will need alot more minerals for the skill cape.
Literally playing right now, how random!
Lmao, I literally came to this after watching a RuneScape PK video
Lmaoo
LOL
It makes me happy seeing someone doing something that they truly enjoy. And the fact that he mentioned his family right afterwards.
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!
Me: works 40 hours a week
This guy: literally pulls my rent money out of the ground
rent money? that about a year and a half worth of pay for me.
You live on a $40K per month rental property? Must be buckingham palace, how's the queen
And if you believe that junk he is finding is worth 40k, then i have some land to sell you... special price for you my friend 😂
His estimates are so untrue folks. Absolutely bullshit.
@@kasaloub.bennett9878 but as of recently he's sold around 50,000$ of it... just so you know
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.
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..
hi
Cool
Cloudy quartz has its uses, Especially for carving.
Pink rose quartz makes nice bowls.
i gotta say this ties for one of the most wholesome channels ive come across
Do Tell... If Tied, What Are the Other Sites you recommend as Wholesome? Thanks
@@mikejo8083 TheCrafsMan's channel for sure
Ordinary sausage
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. 🙏🏼✌🏻
I couldn't agree more. Rich is in the heart, not the wallet
Yeah I think so 👍👌👏🥰
Btw,I'm agree with opinion of Rev'd Up Artist.👍
I found the same blue stones on the slope of the (1960) Hope Slide but please don't tell anybody ...
spoken like a true 'arteest' Rev'd
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.
Bring your dreams to reality. Reach and grab onto the stars!
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.
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!
liked, commented, subscribed, and prayed for the awesome stone that I had never heard about before. Thanks! Looks like Larimar. wow!!
FERB I KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING TODAY
You'd this this would get more likes.
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Omg dudeeee is that a manokit ???? Loool I love it
@@frost_d_jageryt4333 dsfsdf
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!
This has inspired me to just get out in nature more and be more observant of what’s around me.
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
Wow! Those stone are amazing!!
I'm a weekend gold panner and rock hunter, this is by far the most interesting channel I have come across.
5:14 I hear that from my husband a lot too.
Oh no 😂😂😂
His Wife 6 years later: "Can we finally get those rocks out of the garage?!?"
They're MINERALS Marie !!!
Lol, sells them on a garage sale for chump change 🤣
@@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.
@@JoviaI1 I believe you. 👍🏽
@@mcmdrpiffle447 beat me to it lmao!
Can't get enough of how positive and wonderful your energy is
Wouldn't you be too though if you just found rocks that are worth $150 or more you just picked up and claimed? :)
@@gongoozleriam9783 right I was thinking exact same 🤣
Two paydays: family adventures and the stones. Killer!
Don't forget the workout hauling the suff out
Id love to see a table or counter top of this stone.
Same here!
If you want to pay for it I can build it..
I was thinking the same thing as i was watching! Could you imagine?
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
Love your videos, always put me in a good mood!
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!!!
Where is that location.
@@benietjandra3759 Grand Forks, British Columbia V0H, Canada
Would like to see examples of the finished product.
John go to my channel i did a video on polishing the picture stone.
Daniel Miller what’s the actual name of your channel? I searched Daniel Miller and got serval results.
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.
@@barryfields2964 danielmillerlife
@@markpashia7067 check out the cab I made of picture stone i bought from Dan my channel is danielmillerlife
I was today years old when I learned about the existence of this type of stone
Oh you’re not a stoner? Dang...
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Yep i wasn't even look for this but the fact a stone is worth 2k is crazy
Love this comment .. this guys nutz lmao but still gettin it
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
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… 💯🙌
Have never seen this kind of rock but it's the prettiest thing I have ever seen, hello from Nova Scotia Canada
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 😂
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Ótimo dia linda maravilhosa tudo me
Yeah buddy
DAMN IT MARIE! THEY'RE NOT ROCKS! THEY'RE MINERALS!
and a lump of minerals is called....
Haha Hank xD
Gerhard Fourie Lol, love that show. HANK!
@@ichbinderpaspelverschluss8540 a big mineral
i ch bin der Paspelverschluss don't tell him or he will be upset
That is beautiful piece of stone the beautiful blues and the grays and the white. You two did a absolutely great job.
My brother does Lapidary from his wheelchair, and I collect minerals. so hello from Michigan and Ohio.
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.
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!!!👍💗
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.
jade hunters legit throw tons of this away every single day i tell u
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@@carcentral4691 cuz its nothing worth lol
That's a shame.
greed and picky don’t match- too many aliens on my earth
Oh my- these pieces are perfect. Nature is glorious!! I love what you do:))
Thank you so much!
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.
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!
Just mesmerizing watching you harvest God’s treasures. Everyone should be able to see what you do. Thank you!
This is just so awesome!!!! Hi from Nashville. I'm just starting to get into collecting, I only have a few pieces but I cherish what I have.
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!
You have been blessed with a really special family as well as an excellent claim. I am new watching you but I would say you deserve this blessing. Take care of your heart. GOD bless you and yours.
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 .
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
This is a stunning stone and I can't thank you enough for educating all of us.
5:16 what a beautiful scene :) it was almost as if you were to wake up in the middle of the ocean and have nothing else surrounding you. Thank you for posting this wonder video.
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.
"You having fun?" That cracks me up every time with that look.
" 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"
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.
From 5 yrs old till now 62, I have always known I will find a gem just check the rocks as I walk, sit . I don't know when what or how but it there for me!
Son looks like he smoked a big nug before getting some blue gem rocks
Nothing wrong with that
smoked the whole weed field
How else would you start the adventure?
I would have lol
Son?
Beautiful scenery never seen a anything like these stones .
Never seen this kind of stone before but I definitely see why people like it so much! Such a cool stone, thanks for sharing.
I love watching Rockhounds! I want to be a as Rockhound!
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.
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!
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Totally mesmerizing, and gorgeous. I'm impressed with what you found.
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
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. 🥰
I'm very glad to see a man succeeding in pulling his living straight from the Earth! It has been my dream.
It's not his living. He is a full time teacher. That is just an interest.
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.
It's just amazing you can get your whole family involved ... Evan is a hoot!
This is by far the most gorgeous stone! I would love to add any sized piece to my collection! What fun that your family enjoys going with you! Thank you for sharing! Always enjoy learning from your videos!!
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
I've never heard of that type of stone before, but now I want some.
I'm a goldsmith from the Netherlands and that are beautiful gemstones indeed
Nice to get expert input
Love Seeing Y'all As A Family. The. Mountains. Are Nice.
This guy is great! Fun, funny and seems genuine.
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.
Watch this guy carefully. I’m sure he has an infinity gauntlet and he’s gathering the infinity stones.
Nice work Dan. Fun watching this video. Beautiful rocks too. WOW
sees a prospector vid in recommended, dude has a proper prospector beard.
"i hope i earn your sub today."
you already have sir..
I hadn’t heard of this stone before; it’s beautiful!
danielmillerlife picture stone for a video of the finished product
Love the family togetherness, I used to go rock hunting with my dad in South Africa as a kid. Just remember you are lucky to have what you have...the good times can be only a fleeting moment.
Congratulations on the good news! It's wonderful seeing you happier than usual 😀
You seem like such a great person and I'm so glad your family is all in with you, I could hear it in your voice.
They're so blessed to have a wonderful father.
Wishing you all good blessings and continued success.
I've been watching for a while and it never gets old.
Thanks for sharing your adventures. We truly enjoy it
Didn't realize this was 3 years ago 😂😂😂