@@genericusername4206 I mean, he's referencing a part that he enjoyed to see if other people felt the same. If you want to avoid quote-comments frustrating you, just assume that they begin with, "I like the part when the guy said..."
@@genericusername4206 @Prakhar Mishra He is just quoting a part he enjoyed in a video we all enjoyed. That is what I would do if I was watching it with my friends.. can't we all be friends?
Love Georgie. What a cool guy! Most people in the world are great, but those who are doing what they love and work really hard at it seem to have a character about them. They know who they are, they are happy with who they are, and they inspire others to do the same.
briansmobile1, you inspire me with some of the selfless services you give. Crazy to see one of my favorite RUclipsrs comment on another channel I like. Wish this old man would start his own channel, I'd defiantly want to see him more.
The more people that try The Great Courses Plus, the more support Smarter Every Day gets. You can try it for one month free, and if you change your mind before the end of the month there is no charge (based on what I've seen I don't think you will). I would appreciate it if you try:→ ow.ly/OoWp302du3z ← and let me know what you think.
omg I love this, I've been watching your channel for ages now and you came to my home state, I love it because the rest of Australia always picks on south Australia but we've got some amazing things here that you tubers seem to love
I don't think this trial will let me try it for another month.. (Already found it on my own.) But The Great Courses Plus is awesome if you can afford it! Especially the lectures by Dr. Robert Garland!
TGC have not dissapoint me; nutrition, behavioural analysis, psychology, cooking, medicine and particle physics are amongs the topics that l have watched and really enjoyed... Among the courses that l can't recommend highly enough are: "The Higgs Boson and Beyond", "Dark Matter, Dark Energy-The Dark Side of the Universe", "Mysteries of Modern Physics - Time", "Everyday Gourmet Baking" and "Medical School for Everyone" as they will make you... wait for it... Smarter every day. XD
That fine balance between being a genius and/or having gone _completely mad_ within the field of work you do. Fantastic guy. I shall indeed think of him, whenever I see opals, haha! 😄
Not gonna lie I'm kind of upset that there isn't a longer video about opal mining on your second channel. Please please please release the rest of your time with George because that man is hilarious and genuine and honestly my favorite guest that's ever been shown on this channel
Destin: Georgie Georgie: ''Yes?'' Destin: I feel like you are my friend. Georgie: ''I am your friend!!'' I could be your grandpa but doesn't matter I'm your friend. Georgie is a really great guy.
I feel like if I was the guy, I might have bit offended if I was sharing with a person what I'm passionate about and have done all my life, and he started saying, "Man, this is so weird." He eventually got to the greater point he was trying to make, but it was still rather condescending.
No actually it could be colour, we refer to opal that doesnt have the shiny bits as having no colour, also known as potch opal. And opal that does have shiny bits as opal with colour, when you go mining with a few blokes youll find theyll start yelling "colour, colour" from the other side of the mine when they find something
Definitions are important, the escape plan could reference tunnels and not shafts and if you've been using shafts all your life instead of tunnels, imagine the position you'd be in, fantastical once you are in "the know", but actually consider not knowing some things you know, and you'll start to see why people correct some people, it makes sense.
"Where you live, Alabama?" "Yes..." "Oh of course, that's why you don't know." Jesus Christ, I almost messed myself. Clearly Destin was just catering to the assumption that he didn't have as a profound grasp on American English as most other English speaking people with that much of an accent, as to be polite but dude totally schooled him in a very funny yet polite way. Humor knows none, yet all languages. I remember when it was ok to use it to break the ice instead of nowadays where; yeah...
Actually, a vertical shaft has drives horizontally...lol Great that you hooked up with George...I've seen him working with quite a few miners. Opals form all over the world by the way...Aussie opals are unique in the world so far. :)
I'm a little late to the party, but shafts are vertical entry passages to tunnels or mines, tunnels are underground passageways (note the non specific degree of the direction the hole takes), and an Adit is a horizontal tunnel.
@@張海鷗-t2t 這個參政言論破壞性者持有所蓄意縱火案件內容投資者陷入困境危及到案情著作權益廣告商機密文件危機處理。這個參政者移除頻道是必定要退出市場經商環境科學性系統工程集團旗下廣告族群互動夥伴關係。所有的頻道成員包括互動關係串聯起動密切訂閱。務必確認再進行交流運作誤導系統工程進度操作方式，終身不得使用經商。 The destructive person who participated in the political speech held the case of the intentional arson case. The investor was in trouble and the confidentiality of the case file was criticized. The politician's removal of the channel is bound to withdraw from the interactive business community of the Business Environment Science Systems Engineering Group. All channel members include an interactive relationship to start a close subscription. Be sure to confirm the communication operation and mislead the system construction progress mode, and do not use business for life wtf?!
Or this is one of those jokes where you post something that gets the internet shut off if you live in China. The validity of this and the fact that you have to bypass that stuff to even access RUclips makes me doubt it, but it's a possibility
he was in some episodes with his son in a show called OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS , both him and his son love blasting with explosives , definately one of the best characters that have been on the show .
Destin I just want to thank you for this video. My Grandmother loved opal and I had the joy of watching this with her and my Grandpop just months before they both passed together. I will always think back to watching this video with them and smile. They were blown away with the opal mining process.
Destin, this is one of your best videos yet. Not just because your showing Australia, but because your enthusiasm in the video is infectious and the expert (dunno how to spell his name) is an absolute pleasure to watch.
yeah. and must be easy to take people out. if the customer is an azz they just leave him and drill a new hole. 700 or 701 holes. always happy customers ;)
At a beach or in soft sand, yes! Hard ground is a completely different thing. You either get it or not. The ground characteristics your digging through is quite varied and determines what's up..
@@MH-nx6cf Makes sense,,, if your gigging in Hawaii. I'm in Texas, you would hit oil. Did you ever play, the game "Gig Dug"? I use to play that for quarters. Cheers.
The Great Courses and Smarter Every Day fit very nicely together. Also I like how you are very honest with your viewers and saying "Hey this is a sponsor that I'm telling you about, you know how these work so let's see if it's actually something you want or not." I really like the idea of you not just saying it like you are reading it from a script but saying it as you actually are a person. Keep doing that - Laurits
"The rope is there so you can climb up! ...wow ...have you ever had to do that?" "Oh many times man" "You can still do it?" *disbelieving stare* "....why with the rope for!?"
He is fantastic! I'm an Aussie myself, about 800 kms from Coober Pedy and George's charisma & attitude is so very common amongst many hard knox happy Australians. Many people from overseas adapt so well to this blessed country's humour, wit and charm. I know a 77 year old Spanish fella, Jose, who has lived here most his life and has still retained his accent but is absolutely bogan hilarious and proudly Australian. Similarly to this dude. Sure is a great place to live.
Has that ever happened? Maaany times! It's no problem! Also, most opals you'll see are faux opals. Real opals are rather expensive and not something you buy in any store.
what a nice and funny man. the last part where he said I could be your grandpa but im your friend was one of the best things haha. and then with the accent makes it even funnier
Manu Talamoa typical old Greek bloke. We have a lot of them here in Australia, and they're always fun to chat to. I've worked with a couple over the years and always had a good laugh with them ... just don't catch them on a bad day because they tend to swear their heads off at you in various Greek/Italian/etc. dialects haha
While serving as a police officer in the region from 1996 to 2004 I mined opal in my spare time. Gadassi became a valued and trusted friend and mentor who would no doubt remember my close friend, police colleague and mining mate and I as George and Mick. As you no doubt learned for yourself from his remarks like 'yeah or what I put the rope there for?' Gadassi's sense of humor is as dry as an outback summer and his intense, almost limitless energy is analogous to the explosives he uses to mine. Have no doubt that Gadassi can swarm up a safety rope so fast he virtually pops out of a shaft like a cork. On one occasion while prospecting old claims his generator broke down so Gadassi climbed a regular shaft freehand without the benefit of a safety rope. When he did so that time he startled the heck out of Judy who was waiting at the top of the shaft he originally went down when he walked up behind her. He is kind, generous, wise in the ways of life and men, as sharp as a razor blade and tough as the chisel on a jackhammer (as a young man he was a sergeant in the Greek army). My mate George and I enjoyed the hospitality of Gadassi and his late wife Judie at their home in Coober Pedy on numerous occasions. Gadassi helped George and I in many ways from advice on mining from safety to geology and guiding us with regard to pegging a claim. (The shaft on that one was 100 feet deep) He also classed the occasional bit of opal for us and all the while generously imparted his almost limitless knowledge and understanding of all things related to opal. You could not have had a better guide and mentor during your stay in Coober Pedy than Gadassi, he is a bit of a local legend among people who know gem quality in men when they encounter it. (He wasn't joking about the ladies either and I assure you it is a subject he takes seriously indeed.) If he is your friend, be certain that it is for life.
Cool fact: The biggest opal found in Australia was in 1956 and it was 17,000 carats. In todays money it could have been worth up to $250,000,000 That is crazy!!
**Horizontal, but yes, I loved that quote. Particularly because as an engineer, I'm constantly correcting people calling columns [vertical members] as beams [horizontal members] and vice versa.
Do you have any recommended courses? I'm going to use it for Spanish. I'm also interested in some of the history and chemistry once because I'm weaker in those areas. Your feedback is appreciated, I would like to know if being a long-term sponsor partner with them makes sense.
I've watched "Understanding Greek and Roman Technology", with the family and quite enjoyed it. Next by the same prof is "Understanding the Worlds Greatest Structures" My wife + son have gone through "Fundamentals of Photography", and "Turning Points in Modern History" and she liked that even more. She thought the modern history one was really good at showing connections. I thought the greek/roman technology one was fascinating because of the sheer ingenuity and ability of some of this engineering going on two thousand years ago.
I use it for homeschooling too. I enjoyed "Understanding Modern Electronics", and I've watched "Chemistry, 2nd Edition" and liked it. I love Great Courses plus because it's a lot easier than ordering DVDs and also its easier to watch on smart TVs.
+OJ The Aviator, +Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) How much detail do they dive into? Is it like watching a discovery/history channel doc or is more like a uni-course? For example does "Understanding Modern Electronics" explain the science behind electronics and dive into how to design said electronics or is more of a "Hey look electrons! They go trough some silicone and BAAM you got RUclips"?
You really got me on this one! I became a jewelers apprentice about 9 months ago. I’m not a jewelry wearer but the tiny tools got me interested. I decided the ONLY piece I would ever wear is an opal I found myself. I still don’t wear jewelry but it’s some of the most fulfilling creative work I have ever been apart of. Opal are the coolest!!!
I travelled to Cooper Pedy in 1985. As a young Canadian backpacker I attended a New years eve party at an opal mine. The local people were definitely a special breed. This video brought back a flood of memories. All good!!
While I haven't used the Great Courses Plus myself, a lot of channels I watch advertise them and I know viewers there have had pretty good experiences with it.
I would love it if you gave it a shot with me and help me decide if they should be a long-term sponsor. Here's the link. Feel free to cancel before the one month free trial is over. ow.ly/OoWp302du3z
I was on the edge the last time they sponsored you, but this new video has sold me. You meet the strangest people and do the craziest things. So I'm signing up. Do me a solid and tell your wife, next time, okay?
I'm sort of curious if The Great Courses is still relevant as a paid service. I don't doubt the quality of their content, but with the amount of free University level courses there are from places like MIT open courseware and Coursera, I'm just wondering if the value of their service makes it worthwhile over the free content.
I've seen this George guy like 4 times on other programs, he must be the guy they call to ferry around the tourists who come looking for opals. "Oh great another Yank or Brit come looking for shiny rocks, better call the Greek" At this point old Georgy has probably made more money from being a tour guide than from actually mining for Opals.
This video from 1989 has him. He is credited as Andrew, which is his first name. It also has the same drill machine. the process has not changed at all: ruclips.net/video/bjomq-HKLd4/видео.htmlm38s
I just showed this video to my dad, we were talking about mining and stuff like that. After about half a minute he said "Oh, I didn't knew that!" - mission accomplished! He subscribed to your channel :D
What do you call it when you just learn or read or see something and then, all of a sudden, you start noticing that thing getting referenced in other places? We just watched The Rescuers Down Under, and McLeech mentions that there's "nothing but opal mines as far as the eye can see" or something like that. And now this...
That's a pretty disturbing name for anybody who knows who Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof actually were and what deplorable acts they committed alongside their fellow terrorists...
This is easily one of the most interesting channels on RUclips. Destin, you rock man! And you really do help all of us get a little smarter every day that we learn from you. 🤜🏼 🤛🏼
Destin is so blessed to do such amazing things for his RUclips channel. Thanks for taking us on these journeys with you, I never want these videos to end.
got a lot of laughs from georgie! love the part where you ask him if he's still fit enough to climb out without the winch, the response was pretty much "well of course i can, if i couldn't i wouldn't be down there would i you simpleton!"
I also love Opal!!! That is my favorite gem alongside Alexandrite. The way she looks, and her bow, and her light arrows, wait, are we talking about the same thing?
btw to add a little more basic knowledge, once you "peg" a claim, you have 10 days to lodge an application with the department of mines and petroleum, other wise someone else can steal your claim by re-pegging it and lodging their application :D
Just found Smarter Every Day. You mined for opal and found treasure. I found out Great Courses is online and offers a month free through Great. Courses Plus. Learning is my treasure. Thank you!
i toured this few years back, was 55 celsius in Summer with flies everywhere. as soon as you even go a few meters into a tunnel the flies bugger off and the temp drops. you can even camp under ground . the place is crazy. the hotel pool was so hot it was like a bath. not a single person stayed in pool they would simply dip into water for literally seconds then get out to let the breeze do its thing. Its not a exaggeration to consider this place Mars like
thats why they live underground, temp drops no matter what temp above ground, broken hill had to temporarily put hospital patients in one of their silver/lead/zinc mines because of a massive heatwave
No joke that old man is really badass .
just greeks man :) xD
maaaaan, I wish he was my grandpa.
Ruka Erika I agree
@WhatsUpBross Can confirm. Roommate is Greek.
hes so nonchalant about it to, which makes it funny
I love how patient he is. The older the more knowledge. Best thing is he isn’t hesitant to teach what he’s learned. Such an amazing man.
"The older the more knowledge." Not always. *Usually not always(pretty rare)*
Just dont call him George!
“Can you still climb the rope?” “Well, what do you think it’s for?”
Sah ! You have insulted my honor , Sunrise tomorrow . 20 paces turn and talk in an Outrageous accent ...
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@@張海鷗-t2t ?!?
5* stars =)))
I’m just glad you didn’t do the stupid laughing emoji 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂
2:23 Georgie: Where do you live? Alabama?
Destin: Yes Alabama....
Georgie: Ahh, That's why you don't know...
yes we watched the video too
@@genericusername4206 lol
@@genericusername4206 I mean, he's referencing a part that he enjoyed to see if other people felt the same. If you want to avoid quote-comments frustrating you, just assume that they begin with, "I like the part when the guy said..."
@@genericusername4206 @Prakhar Mishra He is just quoting a part he enjoyed in a video we all enjoyed. That is what I would do if I was watching it with my friends.. can't we all be friends?
Is this some kind of incest reference or....what?
Opals might be precious stones, but Georgio is a world treasure.
such a cool fella :P
yeah
It's Giorgos (Γιώργος) in Greek, just saying.
Paul Smyers tysm
Georgio could make some video courses and teach some life lessons. Great Guy!
Love Georgie. What a cool guy! Most people in the world are great, but those who are doing what they love and work really hard at it seem to have a character about them. They know who they are, they are happy with who they are, and they inspire others to do the same.
briansmobile1, you inspire me with some of the selfless services you give. Crazy to see one of my favorite RUclipsrs comment on another channel I like.
Wish this old man would start his own channel, I'd defiantly want to see him more.
The more people that try The Great Courses Plus, the more support Smarter Every Day gets. You can try it for one month free, and if you change your mind before the end of the month there is no charge (based on what I've seen I don't think you will). I would appreciate it if you try:→ ow.ly/OoWp302du3z ← and let me know what you think.
SmarterEveryDay i like u sub
omg I love this, I've been watching your channel for ages now and you came to my home state, I love it because the rest of Australia always picks on south Australia but we've got some amazing things here that you tubers seem to love
I don't think this trial will let me try it for another month.. (Already found it on my own.) But The Great Courses Plus is awesome if you can afford it!
Especially the lectures by Dr. Robert Garland!
TGC have not dissapoint me; nutrition, behavioural analysis, psychology, cooking, medicine and particle physics are amongs the topics that l have watched and really enjoyed... Among the courses that l can't recommend highly enough are: "The Higgs Boson and Beyond", "Dark Matter, Dark Energy-The Dark Side of the Universe", "Mysteries of Modern Physics - Time", "Everyday Gourmet Baking" and "Medical School for Everyone" as they will make you... wait for it... Smarter every day. XD
great match
"Someone actually died here last week"
Smiles the entire time
that sounds really psychopathic
Opals look hard too ooo fiiind
WELCOME TO OUTBACK AUSTRALIA
@@steelcucumber5708 where my coober pedy brothers at
After this is a place far more to heart's content, no exceptions. Unbrainwashed, we smile for the right reasons.
Destin: Has (Insert bad thing) happened to you in the mines?
Georgie: Yes many times!
has t seris come force u into subscribing to them
YeS MaNy TiMeS
@IrTechie ×2 or +333
Raped? Yes many times
@@justsmallstuff4994 Now I lower you in.
Has is happened we’re you died...?
YESSS MENY MENY TIMES
That fine balance between being a genius and/or having gone _completely mad_ within the field of work you do.
Fantastic guy. I shall indeed think of him, whenever I see opals, haha! 😄
Daniel Renard double like
its awesome what personalitys you can find if you travel the world like destin.
"Nah you my friend, and i dont get upset with my friend" I LOVE THE OLD GUY
... as long as you *are* my friend.
Ever seen Wolf Creek? Yup, don’t watch it if you don’t want to freak out in a trip in Australia ;)
misslaput he reminds me of Rez if I hope I spelled his name right
Reminds me of pashabiceps
Not gonna lie I'm kind of upset that there isn't a longer video about opal mining on your second channel. Please please please release the rest of your time with George because that man is hilarious and genuine and honestly my favorite guest that's ever been shown on this channel
"Then why I put the rope for!?" at 5:45 killed me
i died
Favorite part of the video, had me rolling haha.
Cobus Greyling missed it by a couple seconds
Destin: Georgie
Georgie: ''Yes?''
Destin: I feel like you are my friend.
Georgie: ''I am your friend!!'' I could be your grandpa but doesn't matter I'm your friend.
Georgie is a really great guy.
1000th like for ya
he is the best 😂
Until it Rips his arm off and eats him
Lucas van Ginneken f
Indeed he is
Such a great video and such a great adventure!
Vsauce3 hey Jake!
3 likes what?? ... or am I early..
Vsauce3 upload a new vid please
your right vsauce3
Thank you very much Jake! +Vsauce3
You were in a hole, by yourself, with no way out. And he came back for you. He's your friend! lol That was awesome! One of the best episodes!
Well some of his stuff was in the hole and some people saw him with Destin. If he got Destin on his own the story could have been different.
wonderful men like George keep making my days much brighter. thank you for sharing this wonderful experience!
Same here, George is just awesome. If everybody would be like him, it would make the world much greater!
Gardashi
SizzoTheGreat gardashi not george jeez get your facts right
SizzoTheGreat thanks
y'all sick fck, it's Gardashi! GARDASHI!
"Can you still climb up the rope?"
"Then why I put the rope for?"
Lmao
Sjoerd epic!!
Incase winch has a mechanical issue and as youre free falling you have to grab the rope so you dont die
Sjoerd Is
@@stivi739 The joke went over your head, I think...
Stupid questions get stupid answers
"You can still do it??"
"Why I put the rope for?!?"
I'm dying hahah
Yes! I was looking for someone to comment this!
Destin:
Georgie: "of course I'm getting smarter !"
Haha, I had missed that bit.
Had to go back and watch it lol. Georgie the man! Funny af
And old Greek man who's been living in the out back since the 60s . I'm surprised there wasn't more swearing TBH.
Leap Of Faith hahaha they were there for hours and we saw an edited 10 minutes of film.
I think there were probably plenty of swears.
I never heard him swear. Generally a nice guy
David Miatke bruh you haven't been to Greece. The whole country is people swearing
I am Greek can confirm
@@timosliveris6164
Εε όχι και βρίζουμε όλη την ώρα ρε τους μαλακές... Υπερβάλλουν λίγο τα μουνοσκυλα !!! Χαχα 🤣
This is possibly the best co-host he's had in an episode. xD
LOL yea he was great. That bit about 5:30 almost killed me :D
@Steven killed me as well. Such a funny guy.
"Of course I'm your friend man! Old enough to be your grandfather, but still your friend." Lol
tesla dude
YEs he is
-where you live ?
- Alabama
- Ah ! that's why you don't know 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Tanmay Luthia don't know what...
that shafts are not horizontal.. they are called tunnels! :)
Tanmay Luthia sweet home Alabama
supercomputer2004 where the skies are so blue
and men marry their sisters
TIP: Never ask an old man "if he can still do it."
@Russian Bot i like the way u think
@@xXSoonexXx what ? Why dose Russian bot Evan mean ?
"Why I put the rope for?"
Destin makes friends with everyone he meets and I think it's magical. Destin, you have a superpower right there
I feel like if I was the guy, I might have bit offended if I was sharing with a person what I'm passionate about and have done all my life, and he started saying, "Man, this is so weird."
He eventually got to the greater point he was trying to make, but it was still rather condescending.
He's just Naruto, but in real life.
he's not saying, "color, color, color." He's saying, "kala kala kala." That's "good" in Greek. He only said color after he heard you saying it.
LOL
Wow! Good observation.
No actually it could be colour, we refer to opal that doesnt have the shiny bits as having no colour, also known as potch opal. And opal that does have shiny bits as opal with colour, when you go mining with a few blokes youll find theyll start yelling "colour, colour" from the other side of the mine when they find something
Andrew Delashaw Ohhh so he's greek?
Nerfin Merfitt yea.
Looks like he's mining his own business
O.O
O SNAP
Oh pal, where did you dig up that?
I don't think you're seeing the hole picture here.
No one comment is better than mine!
Destin: "But there's also horizontal shafts at the bottom of the vertical shafts, right?"
George: "No, that's tunnels, not shafts."
xD
Definitions are important, the escape plan could reference tunnels and not shafts and if you've been using shafts all your life instead of tunnels, imagine the position you'd be in, fantastical once you are in "the know", but actually consider not knowing some things you know, and you'll start to see why people correct some people, it makes sense.
"Where you live, Alabama?"
"Yes..."
"Oh of course, that's why you don't know."
Jesus Christ, I almost messed myself. Clearly Destin was just catering to the assumption that he didn't have as a profound grasp on American English as most other English speaking people with that much of an accent, as to be polite but dude totally schooled him in a very funny yet polite way. Humor knows none, yet all languages. I remember when it was ok to use it to break the ice instead of nowadays where; yeah...
Actually, a vertical shaft has drives horizontally...lol Great that you hooked up with George...I've seen him working with quite a few miners. Opals form all over the world by the way...Aussie opals are unique in the world so far. :)
I'm a little late to the party, but shafts are vertical entry passages to tunnels or mines, tunnels are underground passageways (note the non specific degree of the direction the hole takes), and an Adit is a horizontal tunnel.
This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years
“I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?”
jack pick
This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years
“I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?”
@@pennieschirz6054 jack pick*
This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years
“I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?
@@dappnya3654 jack pick*
Dustin - "you can still do it?"
Georgie - *"Yeah Why I Put The Rope For!?"*
這個參政言論破壞性者持有所蓄意縱火案件內容投資者陷入困境危及到案情著作權益廣告商機密文件危機處理。這個參政者移除頻道是必定要退出市場經商環境科學性系統工程集團旗下廣告族群互動夥伴關係。所有的頻道成員包括互動關係串聯起動密切訂閱。務必確認再進行交流運作誤導系統工程進度操作方式，終身不得使用經商。
@@張海鷗-t2t
這個參政言論破壞性者持有所蓄意縱火案件內容投資者陷入困境危及到案情著作權益廣告商機密文件危機處理。這個參政者移除頻道是必定要退出市場經商環境科學性系統工程集團旗下廣告族群互動夥伴關係。所有的頻道成員包括互動關係串聯起動密切訂閱。務必確認再進行交流運作誤導系統工程進度操作方式，終身不得使用經商。
The destructive person who participated in the political speech held the case of the intentional arson case. The investor was in trouble and the confidentiality of the case file was criticized. The politician's removal of the channel is bound to withdraw from the interactive business community of the Business Environment Science Systems Engineering Group. All channel members include an interactive relationship to start a close subscription. Be sure to confirm the communication operation and mislead the system construction progress mode, and do not use business for life
wtf?!
@@TechnocraticDreadnought if I were to bet it would be youtube glitching again and posting comments to the wrong videos
@@TechnocraticDreadnought IKR , what did we just stumble into ? lol
Or this is one of those jokes where you post something that gets the internet shut off if you live in China.
The validity of this and the fact that you have to bypass that stuff to even access RUclips makes me doubt it, but it's a possibility
This one has been a long time coming, I remember asking about if you were looking into this subject, what, two years ago now? Awesome.
NightHawkInLight love you channel
NightHawkInLight especially the melting bismuth one
Very interesting!!
You'll notice my hat is clean. This was filmed long ago.
Back when you were giving a speech at a University?
If Georgie had a channel I would watch it.
he was in some episodes with his son in a show called OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS , both him and his son love blasting with explosives , definately one of the best characters that have been on the show .
That's probably how he found him
Destin I just want to thank you for this video. My Grandmother loved opal and I had the joy of watching this with her and my Grandpop just months before they both passed together. I will always think back to watching this video with them and smile. They were blown away with the opal mining process.
I play minecraft but this old man does minecraft
Are you kidding? He dug straight down!
With mods
I would like, but the 666 likes though
@@rodpauloduran1686 your good to go now lol
Mineshaft😂👌
That old guy needs more cameras on him. He's a national treasure like Steve Irwin!
He's from Greece.
He is NOTHING like Steve Irwin. What an insult.
This man is a god
Bee Bee do you know what a simile is? Obviously not...
8:29 "you busy?" Bruhhh love this guy
Hes a character and a half XD
Destin, this is one of your best videos yet. Not just because your showing Australia, but because your enthusiasm in the video is infectious and the expert (dunno how to spell his name) is an absolute pleasure to watch.
hahah that old dude is awesome!
yeah. and must be easy to take people out.
if the customer is an azz they just leave him and drill a new hole.
700 or 701 holes. always happy customers ;)
Think he is greek
He reminds me a lot of a Turkish soccer coach I once had. Lots of fun! Georgie is a great character.
Tiago de Pádua don’t talk about Dustin like that!
I think he is from Greece too 😂
That old man is a precious jewel. I wish I had a grandpa like him. XD
I wish I had a grandpa
@@3_pancakes767
Keep it light
He likes them young, so u gotta chance
Grandpa so you have chosen.... death
You could say he is an... Opal
That old man's like someone right out of a movie. Respect.
Opal Kings I think it is by Discovery, he's one of the main people on that show.
"I could be your grand pop. Doesn't matter, I am your friend." GEORGIE THO
Shay Bowskill 5
"You can still do it?" "then why i put the rope for?" He is a character.
Meets strange guy, goes out in the desert and gets dropped in a hole... sounds like a weird date to me :-)
a wired date or the start of a CSI crime scene xD
i was waiting for a "it puts the lotion on" reference.
He is Greek that’s why he sounds strange, kardashi means brother and southern Greeks use it to call others like this
Old George showed him just how deep his shaft goes ;)
Sounds like Aladdin to me
Georgie looks like that grandpa or uncle who shows you everything and teaches you all you need to know in life
He's on a tv series done by the discovery network
“WHY I PUT THE ROPE FOR” he isn’t the one we want, but he’s the one we need
*Deserve
I died at that piece of amazing!
He is EXPLICITLY the one we want what are you TALKING ABOUT!!??
Bruh...
1# Rule NEVER DIG STRAIGHT DOWN
At a beach or in soft sand, yes! Hard ground is a completely different thing. You either get it or not. The ground characteristics your digging through is quite varied and determines what's up..
@@sailingsolar Its a Minecraft joke...
@@issame37 Oh! Never played that. I came from a different time. Thanks
@@sailingsolar lol, well just so you know if you dig straigt down you might fall in some lava
@@MH-nx6cf Makes sense,,, if your gigging in Hawaii. I'm in Texas, you would hit oil.
Did you ever play, the game "Gig Dug"? I use to play that for quarters. Cheers.
If this old man started his own RUclips channel, I would defiantly subscribe.
What would you be defying?
"I'm subscribing... but I don't want to!
Old guys like this are a gem themself. They too have a high value.
5:34 "Why is the rope for??" -George
HAHAAHAHAHAHHA.
The Great Courses and Smarter Every Day fit very nicely together. Also I like how you are very honest with your viewers and saying "Hey this is a sponsor that I'm telling you about, you know how these work so let's see if it's actually something you want or not." I really like the idea of you not just saying it like you are reading it from a script but saying it as you actually are a person. Keep doing that
- Laurits
"The rope is there so you can climb up! ...wow ...have you ever had to do that?"
"Oh many times man"
"You can still do it?"
*disbelieving stare*
"....why with the rope for!?"
I loved that
“You’re My friend , I don’t-get upset with my Friend” I liked-that
You also like unnecessary hyphens
@@christopherlee280 lol
Can you have George on every episode?
Haha that would be amazing but also pretty strange
A cameo every now and then would be welcome.
I love George, he is absolutely grea
That would be AWSOME :D
He is fantastic!
I'm an Aussie myself, about 800 kms from Coober Pedy and George's charisma & attitude is so very common amongst many hard knox happy Australians. Many people from overseas adapt so well to this blessed country's humour, wit and charm.
I know a 77 year old Spanish fella, Jose, who has lived here most his life and has still retained his accent but is absolutely bogan hilarious and proudly Australian. Similarly to this dude.
Sure is a great place to live.
That guide is freaking awesome :x Such a simple guy, such a sense for humor xD
Has that ever happened? Maaany times! It's no problem!
Also, most opals you'll see are faux opals. Real opals are rather expensive and not something you buy in any store.
"Can you still climb it?"
"Why do you think I put the rope?!"
The guide really made the video.
Andy B its like the vice scopolamine video
what a nice and funny man. the last part where he said I could be your grandpa but im your friend was one of the best things haha. and then with the accent makes it even funnier
"We're doing this because women like pretty things on their ears" hahahahahhahaha lmao 8:10
Or maaybee they do that because men like women with pretty things on their ears?
@@morbikdon5245 mMmMm... No
@@morbikdon5245 ofcourse not.....i think that most men are reluctant to buy jewelleries
A big liar.
Money money most be funny.
That guy! "Why you think I have the rope for?" LOL!!
That old man made this video entertaining.
Manu Talamoa typical old Greek bloke. We have a lot of them here in Australia, and they're always fun to chat to. I've worked with a couple over the years and always had a good laugh with them ... just don't catch them on a bad day because they tend to swear their heads off at you in various Greek/Italian/etc. dialects haha
Yeah he savage.
Of course, he is Greek ;)
1:18 Καρντάση is greek, it comes from the turkish kardaş and it means "brother".
So "Kardashian" also (probably) means brother? :S
That's armenian and --I think it means "brotherly" or "brother-like"-- apparently it means "stone carver" (see below)
"Kardashian" probably means Bitchy in greek. Q.Q
+severe 1 cx
ErebosGR Love and respect from Turkey my Greek friend :)
While serving as a police officer in the region from 1996 to 2004 I mined opal in my spare time.
Gadassi became a valued and trusted friend and mentor who would no doubt remember my close friend, police colleague and mining mate and I as George and Mick.
As you no doubt learned for yourself from his remarks like 'yeah or what I put the rope there for?'
Gadassi's sense of humor is as dry as an outback summer and his intense, almost limitless energy is analogous to the explosives he uses to mine.
Have no doubt that Gadassi can swarm up a safety rope so fast he virtually pops out of a shaft like a cork.
On one occasion while prospecting old claims his generator broke down so Gadassi climbed a regular shaft freehand without the benefit of a safety rope.
When he did so that time he startled the heck out of Judy who was waiting at the top of the shaft he originally went down when he walked up behind her.
He is kind, generous, wise in the ways of life and men, as sharp as a razor blade and tough as the chisel on a jackhammer (as a young man he was a sergeant in the Greek army).
My mate George and I enjoyed the hospitality of Gadassi and his late wife Judie at their home in Coober Pedy on numerous occasions.
Gadassi helped George and I in many ways from advice on mining from safety to geology and guiding us with regard to pegging a claim. (The shaft on that one was 100 feet deep)
He also classed the occasional bit of opal for us and all the while generously imparted his almost limitless knowledge and understanding of all things related to opal.
You could not have had a better guide and mentor during your stay in Coober Pedy than Gadassi, he is a bit of a local legend among people who know gem quality in men when they encounter it.
(He wasn't joking about the ladies either and I assure you it is a subject he takes seriously indeed.)
If he is your friend, be certain that it is for life.
Woah! Thanks for that amazing insight!
OMG I love that... "Can you still do it?" ... "If not, what the f the rope for?!?" lol. so awesome.
Tunnels *NOT* shafts! LOL
Mexie Mex tunnels are horizontal and shafts are vertical
FINN ROBY Yes, that's why it was funny ;^/
Nice 777 sucks I have to ruin it
Hole is just a shaft sideways.
Its actually a Hole... not a tunnel or a shaft..
This is perhaps my favourite smarter every day episode! Such a great adventure!
3 years later and I've now bought a gem cutting machine and I am saving up to take a trip to Australia to mine opals myself. Thank you
5:23 funniest part! George is hilarious. I want to go to Australia just to meet him lol!
Cool fact: The biggest opal found in Australia was in 1956 and it was 17,000 carats. In todays money it could have been worth up to $250,000,000
That is crazy!!
Hope Georgie finds the next one!
I loved it when you cut to your wife trying on the earrings! That killed me!
"but there's also horizontal shafts right?"
"that's called a tunnel."
**Horizontal, but yes, I loved that quote.
Particularly because as an engineer, I'm constantly correcting people calling columns [vertical members] as beams [horizontal members] and vice versa.
Horizontal
Zorihontal
I think in experiences like these, the people you meet are more valuable than the journey itself.
why doesnt this comment have 20k likes
9:05 I love the way how Destin just says this is dumb
We use The Great Courses in our homeschooling. The courses I've seen are very well put together.
Do you have any recommended courses? I'm going to use it for Spanish. I'm also interested in some of the history and chemistry once because I'm weaker in those areas. Your feedback is appreciated, I would like to know if being a long-term sponsor partner with them makes sense.
I've watched "Understanding Greek and Roman Technology", with the family and quite enjoyed it. Next by the same prof is "Understanding the Worlds Greatest Structures" My wife + son have gone through "Fundamentals of Photography", and "Turning Points in Modern History" and she liked that even more. She thought the modern history one was really good at showing connections. I thought the greek/roman technology one was fascinating because of the sheer ingenuity and ability of some of this engineering going on two thousand years ago.
I greatly enjoyed the Medieval History courses. (Early, High, and Late are each a different course)
I use it for homeschooling too. I enjoyed "Understanding Modern Electronics", and I've watched "Chemistry, 2nd Edition" and liked it. I love Great Courses plus because it's a lot easier than ordering DVDs and also its easier to watch on smart TVs.
+OJ The Aviator, +Wordsnwood (Art Mulder)
How much detail do they dive into? Is it like watching a discovery/history channel doc or is more like a uni-course? For example does "Understanding Modern Electronics" explain the science behind electronics and dive into how to design said electronics or is more of a "Hey look electrons! They go trough some silicone and BAAM you got RUclips"?
You really got me on this one!
I became a jewelers apprentice about 9 months ago. I’m not a jewelry wearer but the tiny tools got me interested. I decided the ONLY piece I would ever wear is an opal I found myself. I still don’t wear jewelry but it’s some of the most fulfilling creative work I have ever been apart of. Opal are the coolest!!!
I love how outrageously positive Destin is about everything
that guy has been mining gems so long he became one haha top bloke
"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"
"Many times!"
I travelled to Cooper Pedy in 1985. As a young Canadian backpacker I attended a New years eve party at an opal mine. The local people were definitely a special breed. This video brought back a flood of memories. All good!!
While I haven't used the Great Courses Plus myself, a lot of channels I watch advertise them and I know viewers there have had pretty good experiences with it.
I would love it if you gave it a shot with me and help me decide if they should be a long-term sponsor. Here's the link. Feel free to cancel before the one month free trial is over. ow.ly/OoWp302du3z
I was on the edge the last time they sponsored you, but this new video has sold me. You meet the strangest people and do the craziest things. So I'm signing up. Do me a solid and tell your wife, next time, okay?
I learned that lesson.
I'm sort of curious if The Great Courses is still relevant as a paid service. I don't doubt the quality of their content, but with the amount of free University level courses there are from places like MIT open courseware and Coursera, I'm just wondering if the value of their service makes it worthwhile over the free content.
"I am your friend I could be your grandpa but I am ur friend" that guy is funny
Destin: “Diamond, sapphire, or ruby... are just a colored rock.”
Me: a geologist no
"You're crazy!" Says the man who regularly blows stuff up... XD
Watch outback opal hunters, gorge is in the show, he's legit crazy lol. He's one of the outbacks few dynamite miners.
i know i'm around 4 years late but georgie is one of the coolest people ever. hope he's still around today doing whatever makes him happy
Yep, still about. An Aussie show called "Opal hunters" follows him and a few others across Australia now.
I've seen this George guy like 4 times on other programs, he must be the guy they call to ferry around the tourists who come looking for opals. "Oh great another Yank or Brit come looking for shiny rocks, better call the Greek" At this point old Georgy has probably made more money from being a tour guide than from actually mining for Opals.
This video from 1989 has him. He is credited as Andrew, which is his first name. It also has the same drill machine. the process has not changed at all: ruclips.net/video/bjomq-HKLd4/видео.htmlm38s
Here in Australia, we fear change.
Why fix what isn't broken.
I just showed this video to my dad, we were talking about mining and stuff like that.
After about half a minute he said "Oh, I didn't knew that!" - mission accomplished!
He subscribed to your channel :D
What do you call it when you just learn or read or see something and then, all of a sudden, you start noticing that thing getting referenced in other places? We just watched The Rescuers Down Under, and McLeech mentions that there's "nothing but opal mines as far as the eye can see" or something like that. And now this...
Robb Hays beidermeinhof iirc
Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
Its call being aware...
That's a pretty disturbing name for anybody who knows who Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof actually were and what deplorable acts they committed alongside their fellow terrorists...
It's called Synchronicity. The 20th century Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist Carl Jung elaborated on it a lot.
This is easily one of the most interesting channels on RUclips. Destin, you rock man! And you really do help all of us get a little smarter every day that we learn from you. 🤜🏼 🤛🏼
“Rock” 😂 Good job
George is amazing. He should be a recurring character on your show.
LightningIgnitor agreed.
LightningIgnitor he does
steff serpent whats the name?
The coolest guy in Australia is from Greece. :)
Lumian all of the largest Greek cities outside of Athens are in Australia :)
Georgi needs to start a youtube channel
Thank u George! I love the opal 3 piece jewelry set that my aunt gave me for my birthday :)!
Destin is so blessed to do such amazing things for his RUclips channel. Thanks for taking us on these journeys with you, I never want these videos to end.
got a lot of laughs from georgie! love the part where you ask him if he's still fit enough to climb out without the winch, the response was pretty much "well of course i can, if i couldn't i wouldn't be down there would i you simpleton!"
George Cubitt i thought he said WHY WOULD THE ROPE BE THERE IF I COULDNT USE IT BUT FCKING CORRECT ME IF IM W O N G
@Milostar123 was indeed the funniest part :)
My god that old man is full of life and happiness it brought a smile to my face the entire time
Georgie, even though we’ll probably never meet, your vibes are impeccable and marvelous
George wins the internet for the day! I loved this video, thanks for sharing! 🤓👍🏼
I also love Opal!!! That is my favorite gem alongside Alexandrite. The way she looks, and her bow, and her light arrows, wait, are we talking about the same thing?
JJ Random citrine is my 2nd favorite right behind amethyst and ruby yeah their tied idc also thanks for making my day
XD
Sammmeeeeeeee
YYYYAASSSS STEVEN UNIVERSE
btw to add a little more basic knowledge, once you "peg" a claim, you have 10 days to lodge an application with the department of mines and petroleum, other wise someone else can steal your claim by re-pegging it and lodging their application :D
😂
Just found Smarter Every Day. You mined for opal and found treasure. I found out Great Courses is online and offers a month free through Great. Courses Plus. Learning is my treasure. Thank you!
"Why I put the rope for?" Best answer ever. :)
i toured this few years back, was 55 celsius in Summer with flies everywhere. as soon as you even go a few meters into a tunnel the flies bugger off and the temp drops. you can even camp under ground . the place is crazy. the hotel pool was so hot it was like a bath. not a single person stayed in pool they would simply dip into water for literally seconds then get out to let the breeze do its thing. Its not a exaggeration to consider this place Mars like
thats why they live underground, temp drops no matter what temp above ground, broken hill had to temporarily put hospital patients in one of their silver/lead/zinc mines because of a massive heatwave
That old man genuinely looks like an amazing human being.. I love people like that man
"This was approximately the time I realised I should've told any of these details to my wife"
Well it's no fun if they know!