FiresEye
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- Aug 17, 2010
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"Where is the Gold?"
Those greedy folks who horde information are missing the point of the hobby( and life )
Since, none of us are really getting rich, and very few are even covering the COST OF TIME AND MATERIALS, I tend to strongly dislike those people who try to hide and cover up what they are doing.
So, when Asked by a true soul " Where is the Gold? " I am inclined to help them.
Because in the end, they will realize that they won't get rich, but can enjoy themselves.
Constantly out on the river I am approached by people asking me " didja find 'anything'? " and most of the time I tell them "not yet. "
Because that's not a lie.. I didn't find "anything", but I may have found something
However, when I see a true prospector on the river, who needs a little help, I always direct them to a spot where they can pan out a little color. I show them some old holes I've worked that always fill up with at least one flake of gold when it floods.. I explain to them I do this for fun, not money.
And, when I come back the next week and find them digging in the same hole I was last week, I don't dislike them, because I know 10 other holes, and I know they will eventually learn the gold way too. And also, because I once did the same, dug in a hole someone else started, and dug on in places that were "forbidden" .. So If one can learn and lead by example, it will be greater for all.
But, then I see these dredgers roll up in their 4x4 trucks, and steam roll suction the banks during the flood season leaving fallen trees and a bad name to the little guy, and well, it gets me all worked up. I see non prospectors and boaters trashing up the place with debree and etc, and well, it's a bad wrap for all.
Luckily for me, I've learned what is what, and who is who. So that makes a difference in dealing with strangers. However, when approached by some greedy ask dredge guy trying to push all the little guys out, who threatens me with " his buddies in the ranger department" and tells me not to tell anyone there is gold here, I just sort of glow at the truth, that what goes around surely comes around.
And so now, I just do my thing.. I may not find anything, but I am doing the work of the river, and the true passion of the hobby.. FUN.... not greed. And I won't lie, I was bit by the greed bug once, but it's long passed, and I am trying to teach new people how to not destroy the land and prospect positively, to create a new community of adventurists.
Because there's tons of gold for all, and I don't mean those shiny little flakes at the bottom of the pan, I mean the experience in getting there.
So, if one happens to see another on the river and you ask them " Where's the Gold " .. don't always expect a true answer
So, what do YOU tell people....
Those greedy folks who horde information are missing the point of the hobby( and life )
Since, none of us are really getting rich, and very few are even covering the COST OF TIME AND MATERIALS, I tend to strongly dislike those people who try to hide and cover up what they are doing.
So, when Asked by a true soul " Where is the Gold? " I am inclined to help them.
Because in the end, they will realize that they won't get rich, but can enjoy themselves.
Constantly out on the river I am approached by people asking me " didja find 'anything'? " and most of the time I tell them "not yet. "
Because that's not a lie.. I didn't find "anything", but I may have found something
However, when I see a true prospector on the river, who needs a little help, I always direct them to a spot where they can pan out a little color. I show them some old holes I've worked that always fill up with at least one flake of gold when it floods.. I explain to them I do this for fun, not money.
And, when I come back the next week and find them digging in the same hole I was last week, I don't dislike them, because I know 10 other holes, and I know they will eventually learn the gold way too. And also, because I once did the same, dug in a hole someone else started, and dug on in places that were "forbidden" .. So If one can learn and lead by example, it will be greater for all.
But, then I see these dredgers roll up in their 4x4 trucks, and steam roll suction the banks during the flood season leaving fallen trees and a bad name to the little guy, and well, it gets me all worked up. I see non prospectors and boaters trashing up the place with debree and etc, and well, it's a bad wrap for all.
Luckily for me, I've learned what is what, and who is who. So that makes a difference in dealing with strangers. However, when approached by some greedy ask dredge guy trying to push all the little guys out, who threatens me with " his buddies in the ranger department" and tells me not to tell anyone there is gold here, I just sort of glow at the truth, that what goes around surely comes around.
And so now, I just do my thing.. I may not find anything, but I am doing the work of the river, and the true passion of the hobby.. FUN.... not greed. And I won't lie, I was bit by the greed bug once, but it's long passed, and I am trying to teach new people how to not destroy the land and prospect positively, to create a new community of adventurists.
Because there's tons of gold for all, and I don't mean those shiny little flakes at the bottom of the pan, I mean the experience in getting there.
So, if one happens to see another on the river and you ask them " Where's the Gold " .. don't always expect a true answer
So, what do YOU tell people....
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