NO GOLD? NO WORRIES MATE that's why it's called prospecting and not finding. You gave it a go and had an adventure and it's still better than sitting on the sofa. Looking forwards to your next video.
Awesome Adventure Levi!!! Really enjoyed this video, the history, scenery, fortitude, and following in the Old Timer's Footsteps was incredible! Thanks for sharing... Tony@TNT MP....
To me, it isn't about just finding the gold. It's about getting out there and exploring and finding ole timers workings. Finding and admiring and trying to figure out their methods and ways are just as exiting as finding gold. The gold is just that little extra reward for taking an interest and doing something physical and ambitious. In the end, one feels a sense of achievement and success. Well done, mate!
Great day in bush Levi, love your cover pic & sharing your adventure… saves us wandering round in that beautiful but chilly bush! 😊 Thanks Jonny E for sharing your knowledge 🤎💚🤎 Great video…
We enjoyed watching your adventure. It looks like they went in looking for a ritch reef, probably followed some pay but because theres no side workings of any note it looks like it was an exploration addit. I've been in a few where they failed to intersect good quarts so the stopped but when they did theres workings every where. Keep your eye out for puddles sometimes they dug straight down dad used to probe with a stick. Best of luck
Love your videos bro keep up the fantastic work. Your videos are always good and fun to watch. im a prospector in washington and your videos make me want to get out and find more gold thanks and God bless you and your family 👍
That was really interesting,the time and shear strength of will to do that so perfectly is amazing,thanks for taking us on the journey,cheers the old lenahvalley boys 🎉
Levi you have only started out on a new adventure branching from what you know. Takes time and effort to be successful. Learning things like your gloves setting off the detector. Knowledge is gained in many ways. But you being out there and trying a different avenue keeps things interesting, not only for yourself but the people that follow your efforts. Is there always going to be an reward... NO!!! That's ok. Love your videos! Keep on keeping on.
Sorry you had no luck Levi, but it was still a fascinating video. I don't think I'd make a good miner, tiny enclosed spaces and all that rock squeezing me in, no thanks! I'd rather be a frozen sniper, lol! Looking forward to your next adventure! 🙂👍
Nice little walk in the bush Levi great video mate as normal was good to see no internal collapsing or rubble so seems pretty safe then again I' am no expert it would still give me pause lol. Stay safe mate 😉😁😆
I said it before, I said it again, I'm here for the adventure. Not the gold, don't get me wrong it's nice, but following you along is so much fun! Thanks Levi!
Cool adventure, Levi. The ground workings may be on the same angles as the adits followed, until the gold became unprofitable, deeper into the hole, in both senses! It'd be interesting to see if the Tasmanian mines department has examples in an ore library, or a museum, to get a proper visual for the materials being productively worked, which you're more likely to encounter with those surface channels, an example of ore being accidentally cast aside, or a line of quartz or other relevant material or materials they'd missed, because they didn't have a GM 1000, or better, a GPX 6000, you'd like bigger examples of ore like the old-timers found, as visible specimens on the surface, those that resulted in the workings you'd shown. Were you to look for the worker's encampments, pubs, if there were 2000 people over a number of years, maybe a few sites of interest, there'd be a good scattering of relics that few would have tried detecting so far. You'd try like Rob did recently, draw a map and mark out the concentrations of finds, and by what use, household, pub, workings, what works for you, including the track in and out! On mining histories, any angles on the osmiridium workings, tin, the story of the Chinese in Tasmania, the excellent lady artists that drew and painted the amazing plants, animals, insects and landscapes, often in just the one image!You have to look up Louisa Ann Meredith, I think that's at the Allport Library of UTas, they ought be happy to share with you and your channel, and you might have an ore samples library there as well! Happy swinging, hope you don't mind the observation you look both happy and well, so cheers from Gabi of Narre Warren, Victoria.
Gorgeous creek even if freezing cold and makes you appreciate what the old timers of gold mining went through. Fascinating! Loved the mossy walled tunnels.
One other comment, but this to your dad: As a mother who lost a 20 yr old son in 2009, US Army, Afghanistan, my condolences to you. We may find peace but will, till our last breath, yearn for just one more moment with your child. Tassie Dad, my love and support to you. You're a TRENDOUS father. Never doubt that. Kerry from Fort Worth, Texas.
@@vancemccutchen1434 Oh, wow. I used to service the fire extinguishers at a plant in Kennedale. Nice hearing from a fellow Fort Worther. Born and raised here!
Levi you drove out in a car, had a rough idea where you needed to go to find the mine in a short period of time. It would I’d taken them months maybe years to do what you have seen today. I’m glad their hard work paid off for them in the gold they found. At least the government back then let them keep/spend what gold they found. For those men this was their livelihood for you it’s a hobby. We now live in a time with ready made equipment that those men would have given their eye tooth for. They were real pioneers and they did it the hard way with only the knowledge they had. No gps, metal detectors, equipment ready made and sold at a reasonable price, a tent that you could set up in a flash, pre-made meals to heat up in a gas burner and a sleeping bag. So I’m glad their hard work paid off for them, l know you work hard for your gold but l know it would have been a damn lot harder back then for them. I appreciate all that you do on this channel and more and hope you continue taking us out with you on your adventures.
I think it's cool you're checking these sites out from a curiosity & historical standpoint, but as mentioned previously you are already working working the best spots for values return: the in-water areas the old timers couldn't get at unless diverting water flow. You're doing a great job sniping, Levi. ^5!
Finally, you get a realistic gold mining experience! Granted, your sniping videos are more exciting, but an occasional dose of real life helps keep your feet on the ground, you know, where they belong. Big Thumbs Up
Hey Levi, no gold all mate, we all appreciate the work you put into your videos, I hang out to see your videos drop and the sniping encouraged me to give it a go here in ballarat and surrounds, I guess it takes a while to edit vids and get it right but more vids would be much appreciated, Paul in ballarat, cold as f#&k here mate, cheers,
Can't always get lucky! I should know. I haven't even found anything yet! Been out more than 10 times. So I understand that frustration! Just keep trucking along. Great video!
I have no knowledge of anything beyond what I have seen from you or other RUclips prospectors, but i for sure love what you are doing. You are entertaining and personable, that goes a long way
Great video dude, its real, as we don't always find the gold. Full credit to the old timers they did a great job & pulled the pin when they knew the gold was thin.
If you don't try, you will not know. Keep trying different methods for different locations. I'm sure experiences are definitely irreplaceable. ❤️from Penang. 👍👍👍
A gold bug 2 with the little 6x4 sniping coil is a better bet than the ML 1000. It runs at a higher frequency than the 1000 which is what you want for that kind of detecting of old mine walls. Better yet again is the Falcon MD 20. Do a google search for more info on it. The GM 1000 will also nut off on your bare hand, same too with the GB2. On the mullock piles a PI might be a better choice. If the old timers got good gold species on the surface then a PI is the one for that. Give you better depth too. Always fun though doing what you are doing. Best of luck out there. John from NZ.
Video was still awesome and informative 👍
NO GOLD? NO WORRIES MATE that's why it's called prospecting and not finding. You gave it a go and had an adventure and it's still better than sitting on the sofa. Looking forwards to your next video.
So true!
Loved it mate, very interesting to see this side of prospecting 👌
Another interesting bit of history and vid.
I'll say this for all that watch your videos an Rob's videos
You two are such a pleasure to watch ❤
Awesome Adventure Levi!!! Really enjoyed this video, the history, scenery, fortitude, and following in the Old Timer's Footsteps was incredible! Thanks for sharing... Tony@TNT MP....
Thanks mate appreciate it
Thank you for the amazing video my friend hope all it well. Be safe 🙏
Gold or no gold, still fantastic to see your adventures.. keep up the screach..
Great Music.more of it
As always, so cool just to see what's out there. Thanks Levi.
I love your willingness to show both sides of prospecting and not just your greatest successes.
Great job,you don’t know till you have a look,I enjoy the history thanks mate
Great to watch brother. Gold or no gold.
How exciting is that my friend, great video.
Love your videos, gold or no gold its always a brilliant adventure with you. Thank you
Love finding old mines , those are heaps cooler than the ones I find
keep up the grate work and got to say it has not been a cold winter so fare well for us in hobart
I really like this video. I wish I could work an old mine
Every day out is a good day. Blessings
To me, it isn't about just finding the gold. It's about getting out there and exploring and finding ole timers workings. Finding and admiring and trying to figure out their methods and ways are just as exiting as finding gold. The gold is just that little extra reward for taking an interest and doing something physical and ambitious. In the end, one feels a sense of achievement and success.
Well done, mate!
ITS ALL ABOUT THE GOLD. ONLY WHEN ONE FINDS NOTHING WE CAN TAKE PLAN B AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE 😂😂👍👍
Great day in bush Levi, love your cover pic & sharing your adventure… saves us wandering round in that beautiful but chilly bush! 😊
Thanks Jonny E for sharing your knowledge 🤎💚🤎 Great video…
Thanks for another adventure...
Something different looking for shinny. Great job. Thanks
Another great video very interesting no one does it as good as you cheers
Great video even if you didn’t get any shiny. Shows how most of prospecting actually goes!
We enjoyed watching your adventure. It looks like they went in looking for a ritch reef, probably followed some pay but because theres no side workings of any note it looks like it was an exploration addit. I've been in a few where they failed to intersect good quarts so the stopped but when they did theres workings every where. Keep your eye out for puddles sometimes they dug straight down dad used to probe with a stick. Best of luck
Watching you is fun and watching you finding gold is happiness ❤
God bless you Bro 🙏
Enjoyed the adventure even without any gold
Love your videos bro keep up the fantastic work. Your videos are always good and fun to watch. im a prospector in washington and your videos make me want to get out and find more gold thanks and God bless you and your family 👍
As ever, a great and interesting video. I'm not at all jealous of your adventures!
Pretty awesome you bringing new material whenever you can too. It is always interesting the history. Love when you find the gold though. 😊
your vids are always great. gold or no gold. love the adventures. Cheers from AZ.
That was really interesting,the time and shear strength of will to do that so perfectly is amazing,thanks for taking us on the journey,cheers the old lenahvalley boys 🎉
Levi you have only started out on a new adventure branching from what you know. Takes time and effort to be successful. Learning things like your gloves setting off the detector. Knowledge is gained in many ways. But you being out there and trying a different avenue keeps things interesting, not only for yourself but the people that follow your efforts. Is there always going to be an reward... NO!!! That's ok. Love your videos! Keep on keeping on.
Dad's are the best 😎🤙
Sorry you had no luck Levi, but it was still a fascinating video. I don't think I'd make a good miner, tiny enclosed spaces and all that rock squeezing me in, no thanks! I'd rather be a frozen sniper, lol! Looking forward to your next adventure! 🙂👍
So very grateful to watch you post videos again. You're my original Tassie ❤ from Texas
Need a little cordless sds drill to loosen the crush fast
Class episode 🤘
No worries Levi I enjoy all your content mate 🍻
Nice little walk in the bush Levi great video mate as normal was good to see no internal collapsing or rubble so seems pretty safe then again I' am no expert it would still give me pause lol. Stay safe mate 😉😁😆
It’s always a great day when you have uploaded!
The adventure is the gold mate !
Like your approach Levi. The old hard rock prospectors were a tenacious bunch. They wasted a lot of labour.
I said it before, I said it again, I'm here for the adventure. Not the gold, don't get me wrong it's nice, but following you along is so much fun! Thanks Levi!
Always an adventure watching Levi's trips, great content, greetings from South Africa.
Cool adventure, Levi. The ground workings may be on the same angles as the adits followed, until the gold became unprofitable, deeper into the hole, in both senses! It'd be interesting to see if the Tasmanian mines department has examples in an ore library, or a museum, to get a proper visual for the materials being productively worked, which you're more likely to encounter with those surface channels, an example of ore being accidentally cast aside, or a line of quartz or other relevant material or materials they'd missed, because they didn't have a GM 1000, or better, a GPX 6000, you'd like bigger examples of ore like the old-timers found, as visible specimens on the surface, those that resulted in the workings you'd shown. Were you to look for the worker's encampments, pubs, if there were 2000 people over a number of years, maybe a few sites of interest, there'd be a good scattering of relics that few would have tried detecting so far. You'd try like Rob did recently, draw a map and mark out the concentrations of finds, and by what use, household, pub, workings, what works for you, including the track in and out!
On mining histories, any angles on the osmiridium workings, tin, the story of the Chinese in Tasmania, the excellent lady artists that drew and painted the amazing plants, animals, insects and landscapes, often in just the one image!You have to look up Louisa Ann Meredith, I think that's at the Allport Library of UTas, they ought be happy to share with you and your channel, and you might have an ore samples library there as well! Happy swinging, hope you don't mind the observation you look both happy and well, so cheers from Gabi of Narre Warren, Victoria.
Gorgeous creek even if freezing cold and makes you appreciate what the old timers of gold mining went through. Fascinating! Loved the mossy walled tunnels.
Loved watching you and your patience and effort! After watching you, I always feel like I’m there with you all the time! 🙏❤️
Great brother!
I enjoyed it, thanks. Would prefer a real raw video like this one there the best.
Thanks for the ride, it always peaks the interest even when there is just a hope
Nice! You saved it. I can’t wait for next time!❤️
I did enjoy this video! Just confirmed to me how hard the miners worked digging for gold! Keep on sniping, and I'll catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
One other comment, but this to your dad: As a mother who lost a 20 yr old son in 2009, US Army, Afghanistan, my condolences to you. We may find peace but will, till our last breath, yearn for just one more moment with your child. Tassie Dad, my love and support to you. You're a TRENDOUS father. Never doubt that.
Kerry from Fort Worth, Texas.
❤
Im from this area. Work at the old bomber factory in Ft. Worth.
@@vancemccutchen1434 Oh, wow. I used to service the fire extinguishers at a plant in Kennedale. Nice hearing from a fellow Fort Worther. Born and raised here!
That’s why I’m a placer miner 😊 nice adventure mate!
I could see in your eyes that you were just happy to be exploring the mine. Awesome video!!
Thanks mate.
Love your old man's camera work 😂 ❤ We've all done it.
Classic
They never dug like that for 4g/t mate. Another great Video Lexi. Great to see you mixing it up a bit. Cheers
His name is Levi.
Such a cool spot to explore, crazy how much hard labour required to dig out what the old timers did though 🤯
Always enjoy a good attempt
Ooh, love a Tassie Boys adventure!
Always love to tag along on your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
Levi you drove out in a car, had a rough idea where you needed to go to find the mine in a short period of time. It would I’d taken them months maybe years to do what you have seen today. I’m glad their hard work paid off for them in the gold they found. At least the government back then let them keep/spend what gold they found. For those men this was their livelihood for you it’s a hobby. We now live in a time with ready made equipment that those men would have given their eye tooth for. They were real pioneers and they did it the hard way with only the knowledge they had. No gps, metal detectors, equipment ready made and sold at a reasonable price, a tent that you could set up in a flash, pre-made meals to heat up in a gas burner and a sleeping bag. So I’m glad their hard work paid off for them, l know you work hard for your gold but l know it would have been a damn lot harder back then for them.
I appreciate all that you do on this channel and more and hope you continue taking us out with you on your adventures.
I think it's cool you're checking these sites out from a curiosity & historical standpoint, but as mentioned previously you are already working working the best spots for values return: the in-water areas the old timers couldn't get at unless diverting water flow. You're doing a great job sniping, Levi. ^5!
Another awsome adventure!
Enjoyed the video! No worries about not finding gold. You are still sharing an interesting adventure with us!!
Going back to where the source was is the best place to find gold
Really enjoyed this mate... even with no gold discovered. It's been pretty brutal weather down here in Tassie lately, so big kudos for venturing out!
Sure has plenty of rain about
Finally, you get a realistic gold mining experience!
Granted, your sniping videos are more exciting, but an occasional dose of real life helps keep your feet on the ground, you know, where they belong.
Big Thumbs Up
Hey Levi, no gold all mate, we all appreciate the work you put into your videos, I hang out to see your videos drop and the sniping encouraged me to give it a go here in ballarat and surrounds, I guess it takes a while to edit vids and get it right but more vids would be much appreciated, Paul in ballarat, cold as f#&k here mate, cheers,
Can't always get lucky! I should know. I haven't even found anything yet! Been out more than 10 times. So I understand that frustration! Just keep trucking along. Great video!
I enjoyed today’s episode 😊
I have no knowledge of anything beyond what I have seen from you or other RUclips prospectors, but i for sure love what you are doing. You are entertaining and personable, that goes a long way
I really enjoyed this adventure. Learning along the way. Thanks for sharing
Loved this video history is just as exciting as prospecting from NZ
Awesome mine...
I have nothing to add but this was a great video either way. You certainly know how to put an interesting video together
Great video dude, its real, as we don't always find the gold.
Full credit to the old timers they did a great job & pulled the pin when they knew the gold was thin.
They're some cool old mines! Would have been bloody hard work digging those
Great effort anyway. I enjoyed the video 👍🇦🇺
Awesome video gold or not it's an amazing adventure to that you share with the community ❤️💯
If you don't try, you will not know. Keep trying different methods for different locations. I'm sure experiences are definitely irreplaceable. ❤️from Penang. 👍👍👍
Good job filming Dad 😂& your dolly pot skills/supplies 👍🏻 love it ❤
We had a lil thumb in the pic which made for better tv. 😂 personal touches.
I really enjoyed the history behind this episode-any more info about oldtimers would be great-thanks Eli-keep up the great work
Great stuff keep hunting, I've been starting to study hard mining here in southern Oregon there's still gold to be found out there.
Can't win them all,still fun to explore and see what they did in the past.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I enjoyed the vid, Eli.
A gold bug 2 with the little 6x4 sniping coil is a better bet than the ML 1000. It runs at a higher frequency than the 1000 which is what you want for that kind of detecting of old mine walls. Better yet again is the Falcon MD 20. Do a google search for more info on it. The GM 1000 will also nut off on your bare hand, same too with the GB2. On the mullock piles a PI might be a better choice. If the old timers got good gold species on the surface then a PI is the one for that. Give you better depth too. Always fun though doing what you are doing. Best of luck out there. John from NZ.
My family had many gold mines in Tasmania back in the day..
Those old timers were good, they didn't leave any behind. You gave a great effort and came up with a great video Levi. Well done.
its fun just exploring and being out there
Correct me if i'm wrong, but gold precipitates in the contact zone. At 4gm/ton, you're going to dig deep deep.😊
Fails only make us Appreciate the wins more. The video was interesting , thanks.
Thank you
And a tool belt or vest might make life easier!
nice to see that even you don't get onto the gold some days :)
Those finger shots are magic mate
😂
4 05 am friday.......good morn Levi .hope all is well with you n ur fam
Some you win, some you loose...... Still a great video. Regards from Maputo Mozambique Africa