LDMA camp near Columbia CA

There were a LOT of mosquitoes where we camped. Of course Blair is allergic to mosquitoe bites and bee stings. The mosquitoes had a feast on him, this is just his face where the bites swelled up something fierce.
This was very interesting! Chinese were brought in in the early 1800's to work the mining operation. They built walls on each side of the creek about 5' tall, down to bedrock. Bedrock is where most of the gold is found because it is much heavier than any of the soil. These rock walls have been in place for almost 200 years. Just some of our American heritage, the feats of slave labor.

An area of the wall built by Chinese slaves.

A view of Silver Creek, dry by mid June.

Joanne panning, Brian, one of Blair's friends in the background.

The truck backed up to the campsite. We took Bart with us, he had fun. It was really cozy in the trailer at night.

Klamath River Prospecting

On the way down the Klamath River Canyon these markers are painted on a rock next to the road (where I was standing). The road is about 10 to 15 ft. above the river level today. The top one was January 1997, the bottom was about the same time 2005.
We went high-banking today on the Klamath River. We set up and run a hose (2") to the pump at the River.

Blair is inspecting the slush box after we had run about 10 + buckets of dirt. It is hard work but it's fun to get dirty together.

Klamath River Dredging

Blair and Tony panning their concentrate. Tony had to shave his mustache to seal around the air mask. It's a new look for him.

Tony has really gotten into this diving thing. Blair has to do most of the air monitoring, but I don't think he minds. But, he really likes being down there under the water also.
We had to pull the air cord to get Tony to come up for pics. He saw GOLD!! and really got into the diving (which he has never done before). I think they are planning the full summer next year for dredging.

One person is under water and one is on top making sure the air supply is constant and ok.

They have seen a lot of deer and small grey fox in the evenings and mornings. Also a lot of fish, Tony will need to get a Calif. fishing liscense for next year.


Linda and I drove over ( 3 hrs. each way) to spend a few hours with the men. We brought Bart and Annie.

Boat launch at Gordon's Ferry. Linda and Bart