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Gene at the cave
Almost an obsession, Gene finally gets back to the cave. Larry looks on, fascinated, but perhaps a bit less romantic in his mining views.
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The mystery cave
At the end of the '08 dig the entrance to the angelwing bearing cave was covered with every piece of...
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The visit
Larry Ridley (center) and his friend Tom on the left and Jake on the right contemplate the bottom of the pit. This was my last day at the mine.
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An overview of the hole near the end of my visit
Note that the entrance to the bottom of the pit has been excavated and a new hill has been created...
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working working
A fine angelwing specimen
These are the beginnings of the plume one sees in this agate, once encased by agate they become a solid piece of gem material.
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The remains of Pit Lake
This shows the far end of this years pit, a path will be opened where the last of Pit Lake still stands...
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Jake and Gene observe the flooded area
Jake and Gene view the flood after the storm. The roaring river in the gulch is an almost unknown sight...
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Jake at work
Watching Jake work is a pleasure, relaxed, never off balance, but completely focused.
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Actual mining
In spite of the awesome excavator, the actual filling of the bucket is a slow and careful process. When...
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Jake getting down
Jake doing an impersonation of Henri Cartier Bresson, but no one would step into the pool. The mud...
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Blue sky at last
mining with the 320 Cat
Vast amounts of muck have to be removed to uncover the as yet unmined agate bearing areas. Most of the...
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fueling the excavator
Jake on the ground is swinging the diesel fuel pump back and forth and Gene is up on the excavator...
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