Tuesday, July 26, 2011

More Retro Pictures






Here are some photos of a once in a lifetime dig.
The pressure around Grass Valley Digging was too intense in 1991 so we moved on to greener pastures. Little did we know what a great decision that would be. We dug several holes and a large dump. The 1st hole under the rock cap yielded a Daly’s and a pontilled Lediards stomach bitters.

Things got better as we opened up a large dump in the commercial zone. The 1st picture shows the outline of a metal 5 gallon bucket with the ends of 3 sages pacific congress waters showing. All total 14 rolled out in about 10 minutes and I was too excited to get more photos. When I came to I was able to photograph a Green Cunderango in the layer and then a small letter Renz’s.

That was not everything and I have more photos of old digs but I don't want to bore everyone with my stories
Cal 49er MAX BELL












































































































































4 comments:

  1. Incredible Max! These vintage photos are amazing to see. It sure gets the digging juices flowing! This is what it is all about, and re- living the excitement of these digs which ocurred at a time when we thought it would never end...realizing that these photos were from 20-40 years ago! Please keep the vintage photos coming...I am sure not tired of seeing them! Dale Mlasko

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  2. I recall some of those exciting digs from the "olden daze". Might even have a photo or three around here, too.

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  3. Who could possibly be bored?..robgarb.

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  4. Amazing dig, congrats. Can't wait to see more!

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