chuck,tx2 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Old Ben, Was an old Prospector I discovered in the hills at Boyers Gap, asa rule I don't intrude in some ones camp unless I am invited, but he washuddled near a small fire & looked like warmed over death, he did not move whenI approached, & I was concerned that he was in trouble or something waswrong, I touched him on his shoulder & the saddest bloodshot eyes informed methat the coffee was hot, I am not a picky eater for I have enjoyed some ofthe best pot luck stew that you could eat or pick out the flies, your choicebut that pot & cup was caked with years of crud, a good shot of coffee wouldhave hit the mark but I declined the offer. Ben RIP, dry washed the hills & washes all over AZ. & NV. And someoneneeds to tell his story, for he was one of a kind, He got in jail, but I cantremember the what or why, but it was a good story, Hope someone on thisforum can tell it. How about it Tailgate? Chuck PS I wish I could say that I found this gold yesterday but it was found back a lot of yesterdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Don't know story but thats some RIGHTEOUS lookn' gold. Extremely good crisp color for desert gold. Thanx much for the step into a glorious past. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck,tx2 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 John, That gold has been refined but not paid for, found it at a place that Gracie took me too. I felt ashamed for riding my ATV every place in the morning to hunt, but Gracie had to walkon her hunts for crystals. I told her that i would take her any place she wonted to go, She took me way up past Antelope springs, O crap, I don't have a chanceof any gold here, but thought it best that I kept my mouth shut since she was in a good mood. Got of my ATV & moved about 10' & bang that Mine Lab was playing my song, great spot. The folioing morning offered to give her another go any where she wonted to go, but shedeclined, telling me she had enough of me & that ATV. ha..enough of me & that ATV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 For someone who says they're memory is fading,you are doing a hell of a job firing up this forum with your recollections.Lots of fun to read, thanksFlak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Man Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 You said it Flak!Keep em comin' Chuck! Love your stories!Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Chuck, Nice nuggets and I like that buckle as well, what the story of the bucket? I enjoy your recollections of your gold hunting adventures and look forward to many more!! Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hey chuck great stuff and how about you let me put some of your stuff on my main site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck,tx2 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hey chuck great stuff and how about you let me put some of your stuff on my main site?Holly dodo, You Guys have made my day & then some, I have felt like I was just taking up space & Bill was going to kick me off his website at any time, I had to sigh in again yesterday & was sure that I was going to get my feelings hurt.Remembering the good times of the past took my mind off the trouble we are having Gracie has to do most of the work, well all the work & makes me feal unnecessary, I have learned to copepretty well regardless of the unnecessary feeling, but I miss that twinkle in her eye when there was a full moon& I washed the darn dishes, But hell, I have nothing that works any more but the part that eats. Feeling unnecessary sure gives me one hell of an appetite. Bill, any of this BS that you can use, you are welcome, You make me proud. Thanks Guys for the flowers. Never dreamed you Guys would put up with my junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Chuck you must always remember this simple logic because you have stated your a" has been". Yes you have been---but it's much better to have danced with the gold golds than to never have been. You had the testiculiar fortitude to go,see and do and sooooooooooo many now just snivel,whine and sit on their behind. Your past is my past,and many of us here too, with gold fever ruling the day,testerone pumping,adreneline junkie golden delight will still fill your ol'brain with golden dreams at night,and we're young again. Thanx much,nuttn' but respect to one who'se been there and tons a au 2 u 2 -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Chuck;Bills offer to archive your stories is a "golden" opportunity to tell all of the stories to all who care to read them. An added bonus is life history and experiences that will other wise be lost when you move on the the Great Prospectors Convention in the Sky...Lord, in the Sky...fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck,tx2 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Chuck you must always remember this simple logic because you have stated your a" has been". Yes you have been---but it's much better to have danced with the gold golds than to never have been. You had the testiculiar fortitude to go,see and do and sooooooooooo many now just snivel,whine and sit on their behind. Your past is my past,and many of us here too, with gold fever ruling the day,testerone pumping,adreneline junkie golden delight will still fill your ol'brain with golden dreams at night,and we're young again. Thanx much,nuttn' but respect to one who'se been there and tons a au 2 u 2 -John John, Your words have the rhythm & flow of poetry, Testicular fortitude? DUMB, dumb is a more appropriate word to describeme. I am the guy that fly es down the road with his eyes on the golden rainbow with out a care in the world in a peace of junk, low on gas, bald tires & has never had a flat that he had every thing to fix it. No wonder pore Gracie makes me feel unnecessary at times. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gilmore Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 We all Live vicariously through each others stories.So never feel bad sharing the things that you remember. For it makes us human and give us all Joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hello Chuck,I do not know you but the way you write makes me feel as though I do.You have a great way with words and a funny take on life and living.(I agree with you that Hoser J has the flow of poetry too).Your description of flying down the road with your eye on a dreamI will bet resonates with every reader on this thread.You are putting down thoughts that many of us have from time to time.I understand that feeling of uselessness that creeps in every once in awhile,but I also know - as you do in your better moments - there are nouseless people, we all hold a piece of the puzzle.If we sometimes feel useless in the presence of our mates,well women are pretty amazing, but I will make you a bet;I bet that Gracie counts on you more than you could possibly know.All the best,Flak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck,tx2 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Chuck, Nice nuggets and I like that buckle as well, what the story of the bucket? I enjoy your recollections of your gold hunting adventures and look forward to many more!! SkipSkip, I always thought it interesting to find hair pins bobby pins & all kinds of metal things that the ladies used to hold up or hold in& toys, doll parts showing that all the old Diggers did not leave there ladies home with the kids. chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck,tx2 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Chuck, Nice nuggets and I like that buckle as well, what the story of the bucket? I enjoy your recollections of your gold hunting adventures and look forward to many more!! SkipSkip, I always thought it interesting to find thing showing that all the old diggers did not leave there ladies home with the kids.I have found all kinds of little treasures, hair pins Bobby pins all kinds of metal thing the ladies used to keep things up or in,toys, doll parts, & I keep them in a special place in a box & in my memory. chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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