A New Discovery In Idaho
Back at home
Fast forward to fall of 2021.
I received my Notice approval from the BLM,
with very few changes and should be able to begin digging in
September. Now, I have to come up with the money to cover the
initial costs. I calculated that I will need $10,000, before I even
get any rock out. This is unproven ground, unlike my other claims in
the Graveyard Point area. This site will be a larger risk. However,
the rewards could be great for the rock lapidary and the specimen
collector world. Judging from what Scott found on the ground and
what Scott had previously hand dug out, this claim has a real
potential of being epic. Again, I try not to think too much about
it. Otherwise, I will have to resort to drinking a shot or two of
whiskey every night, just to get some shut eye. |
Digging Day, Fall September 2021. I
thought I would invite Gene Mueller out to help me dig. Maybe, he
would enjoy getting away from the shop for a while and helping me
make the discovery of this new claim. Since he had offered so much
advice and insights into this expedition, I thought it would be a
good way of saying, “Thanks.” I knew
The Gem Shop was always such a
busy place and I hoped he could find the time. As it worked out, he
did have a time frame that he could come out. Between him and Brian
Hendrickson coming out to help, I knew this was going to be a great
time.
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