Gold Rush - Alaska - The Motherload

[Ben Cartwright SASS]

I was trying to edit the post and messed it all up.

My original post was that I see that someone hits the motherload. I am saying I hope it is Parker or the Hoffmans and not Dakota Fred.

The show based on the how they edit it has Dakota Fred rubbing me the wrong way. Fred told the producer that the show makes him look like someone who is only out for himself but he is really a nice guy. My idea of a nice guy would have lent parker the electrical panel. However he did claim it was his "partner" who wanted $10k for the panel (or was it Fred?)

The Hoffmans seem to make all kinds of mistakes and bad decisions, and Parker is impulsive, but he is only 17!

Still I hope it is either of them, but at the same time if it is Fred, well good for him, I wish it where me! Maybe the next time on the river I will hit a pocket for a hundred ounces!

 

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[KevinInColorado]

Laughing!!


If Discovery Channel is smart, they bought all the gold and they will sell it to the fans for spot plus!

I have Freddy Dodge's Proline pan from the show and a sample of Indian River gold (he gave it to me himself!)...with all the ratings, I wonder what it's worth!??! (Yes he did autograph it)

 

[G1sammons]

Laughing!!

If Discovery Channel is smart, they bought all the gold and they will sell it to the fans for spot plus!

I have Freddy Dodge's Proline pan from the show and a sample of Indian River gold (he gave it to me himself!)...with all the ratings, I wonder what it's worth!??! (Yes he did autograph it)

Like Freddy he's pretty cool! No drama !

 

[FloridaHunter]

I like the show. Just sayin...

 

[BFS]

so after watching the final count, why were we led to belive that someone hit the motherlode? do the producers even know mining terminology or are they just as full of crap as they appear? everyone barely made their goal and Team Hoffman were ~197 Oz short... (thats 20% short) so WTF Christo? you false promoting sack of triple washed tailings.
Cristo (exec producer) makes me want to deck him for all the snide remarks he makes. (especially toward parker and todd)

Todd has a major problem, half the crew wont follow him to SA because apparently the amount of variables so far have held little resistance and he is looking for more of a challenge. (facepalm)

Now they have the added bonus of potentialy getting robbed/killed over a pathetic amount of color... life has a price even if you don't agree, and the value of life in SA is as cheap as it gets.

All in all regardless of the injected drama this is one of my fav shows of all time, hopefully the guys at head office will give the greenlight on using Christo as an example on "what could go wrong from acting like a man whilst actually being a rodent" and he will be the shows first fatality, im just sayin' is all... the guy is a collossal douche and it shows. what do we even need to ever see the producers for anyway? nothing could be more irrelivant to the show. Egotrip anyone?

Hoping to see more of Tony's Operation and recovery next season with Parker in tow.
Hoping to see Christo loose at least a hand/arm forcing in a replacement. (yes its morbid, but look at his revolting attitude)(with an aftershow dedicated to how "it didn't realy hurt but then he passed out into a steaming pile of bear scat which he then proceeded to lick like ice cream whilst unconcious")
Hoping to see Todd and Jack score big and keep the show's backbone strong. (so it will run for at least a 7th season)
Hoping to see Fred and Dustin struggle but come out way on top.
Hoping to see some more female miners. (maybe throw some slutty hotties in there for good measure PRODUCERS)
Hoping to see a new noob crew join the shows ranks with some budget equipment and put one of the vet crews to shame.( cough, hoffmans, cough )
Hoping that someone will actually show the related paperwork and burocracy involved in starting/maintaining a leagal operation.
Hoping that Hoping is enough.

 

[jeff of pa]

so after watching the final count, why were we led to belive that someone hit the motherlode? do the producers even know mining terminology or are they just as full of crap as they appear? everyone barely made their goal and Team Hoffman were ~197 Oz short... (thats 20% short) so WTF Christo? you false promoting sack of triple washed tailings.
Cristo (exec producer) makes me want to deck him for all the snide remarks he makes. (especially toward parker and todd)

Todd has a major problem, half the crew wont follow him to SA because apparently the amount of variables so far have held little resistance and he is looking for more of a challenge. (facepalm)

Now they have the added bonus of potentialy getting robbed/killed over a pathetic amount of color... life has a price even if you don't agree, and the value of life in SA is as cheap as it gets.

All in all regardless of the injected drama this is one of my fav shows of all time, hopefully the guys at head office will give the greenlight on using Christo as an example on "what could go wrong from acting like a man whilst actually being a rodent" and he will be the shows first fatality, im just sayin' is all... the guy is a collossal douche and it shows. what do we even need to ever see the producers for anyway? nothing could be more irrelivant to the show. Egotrip anyone?

Hoping to see more of Tony's Operation and recovery next season with Parker in tow.
Hoping to see Christo loose at least a hand/arm forcing in a replacement. (yes its morbid, but look at his revolting attitude)(with an aftershow dedicated to how "it didn't realy hurt but then he passed out into a steaming pile of bear scat which he then proceeded to lick like ice cream whilst unconcious")
Hoping to see Todd and Jack score big and keep the show's backbone strong. (so it will run for at least a 7th season)
Hoping to see Fred and Dustin struggle but come out way on top.
Hoping to see some more female miners. (maybe throw some slutty hotties in there for good measure PRODUCERS)
Hoping to see a new noob crew join the shows ranks with some budget equipment and put one of the vet crews to shame.( cough, hoffmans, cough )
Hoping that someone will actually show the related paperwork and burocracy involved in starting/maintaining a leagal operation.
Hoping that Hoping is enough.

I agree with you on cristo, tho I have no use for this new guy Tony he has a crush on either.
personally I'm looking forward to the South American thing, if they do it right,
and don't turn it into a Bamazon joke.
I know they feel they need to make South Americans look dangerous,
and make them use primitive pans and stuff to make it look back breaking
to prevent an even bigger gold rush down there.
But I wish they'd tell the truth that it's no more
dangerous then walking outside for your newspaper in the morning,
unless they sample the local talent And aren't welcome home again.
and please no more anti Chinese miners footage , or Pre-Shows & after Shows either
I'm ready to see a serious attempt on a serious show.

More women ? only if under 30 with great tans !
I'm too old to deal with women my age.

 

[Ordell]

Tony Beets has a cute young daughter. Supposedly Parker was seeing her for a while. Any bets there's a soap opera between the two next season?

 

[DizzyDigger]

Tony Beets has a cute young daughter. Supposedly Parker was seeing her for a while. Any
bets there's a soap opera between the two next season?

I think Parker was way ahead of you on that one, and no doubt he's been sparkin' that gal
for awhile now, but she's Tony's daughter, don't forget!

If that maggot Cristo starts pulling the over-dramatic crap up on Tony's claims, he
best be careful 'cause that man don't take crap from anyone, and he'd pretzel Cristo
up, toss his arse in a crate and ship him home on a barge.

 

[G1sammons]

I think Parker was way ahead of you on that one, and no doubt he's been sparkin' that gal
for awhile now, but she's Tony's daughter, don't forget!

If that maggot Cristo starts pulling the over-dramatic crap up on Tony's claims, he
best be careful 'case that man don't take crap from anyone, and he'd pretzel Cristo
up, toss his arse in a crate and ship him home on a barge.

I'd tune in to see Christo get whipped by tony in a heart beat !!!!!
That would be some great drama !
And Christo' s man crush would be over! Lol

 

[Fullpan]

Would like to see a complete money breakdown on expenses. None of the crews would qualify for a "bonanza" if you take away appearance money from the
show.

 

[Goodyguy]

I'd tune in to see Christo get whipped by tony in a heart beat !!!!!
That would be some great drama !
And Christo' s man crush would be over! Lol

Wonder why Cristo didn't have a man crush on Todd?........

 

[Jason in Enid]

I just threwup goodyguy!

 

[G1sammons]

Wonder why Cristo didn't have a man crush on Todd?........
<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=760680"/>

omg that's just gross ..
Kinda looks like Todd huh

 

[Lanny in AB]

Goodguy--what the?!? Yikes.

All the best,

Lanny

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/metal-detecting-gold/69-bedrock-gold-mysteries.html

 

[TheNewCatfish]

Motherload ? What's that mean ? The people on these gold prospecting reality shows arn't risking ANYTHING. You can't expect anyone to believe their businesses arn't being underwritten by the networks, (or friends of those networks). Do you honestly think anyone with absolutely NO EXPERIENCE in commercial mining can convince investors to pony up millions of dollars so they can try out gold mining ? You don't have any way to know whether anyone on Gold Rush MADE ANY money, because the show doesn't address any of the cost except in general terms. There's no talk about "Net Profit".. Nobody knows how much they pay their miners, or whether any of 'em made a cent. It's rediculous and meaningless drama.

 

[Jason in Enid]

After land-owner splits, fuel costs, and the cost to rent and buy all that equipment, I'm sure the Hofman crew would have been in debt.

 

[GrayCloud]

Well I was a gonna comment on GoodyGuy's photo,,,But I can't find the words.

 

[Jeff95531]

Motherload ? What's that mean ? The people on these gold prospecting reality shows arn't risking ANYTHING. You can't expect anyone to believe their businesses arn't being underwritten by the networks, (or friends of those networks). Do you honestly think anyone with absolutely NO EXPERIENCE in commercial mining can convince investors to pony up millions of dollars so they can try out gold mining ? You don't have any way to know whether anyone on Gold Rush MADE ANY money, because the show doesn't address any of the cost except in general terms. There's no talk about "Net Profit".. Nobody knows how much they pay their miners, or whether any of 'em made a cent. It's rediculous and meaningless drama.

I dislike most reality shows (Bering Sea Gold is a prime example-too much drama, not enough gold prospecting IMHO) but GoldRush? It got me started with the fever. I can't help it, I miss it!