OMG! Lol "Mom didn't fit down here, she kept kicking about and thrashing, I couldn't fit her in"! Funniest part ever! Your mom was a joy to watch! And, she picked prettier samples than you! Thanks for sharing!
Hi. We had a cabin there (near the far end of Crystal Lake road) since 1961. The mine was closed then , since 1956 or 57, but still one could walk in as far as the mine went, it was kind of a t shape. The old carts were all over the place outside, and the rail tracks were still in place. Dad was quite a rockhound, and we used to lead small trips for people from the Uni. of Waterloo , Brock and different rock and mineral societies, we had over 60 of them camping around the cabin one summer weekend. If you were to go in with a black light you would have quite a show, the place just lit right up. people could find lots of crystals in the mine dumps along the creek. Beautiful country there, and good bass fishing about 100 metres or so down the creek from where you were!
I am so delighted to see your mom! She is the best gem ever! Such a beautiful and witty woman, really, I mean beautiful as a real truth, not just throwing words around. She seems like someone I would find it a rare privilege to meet. Thanks for including her.
been in that mine tons of times (to drink at night haha) but now that i can look for such a beautiful feldspar i definitely have to go back sober this time lol
Your Mom is wonderful. and that Peristitite is one beautiful rock! Thanks for another great spot to visit, but I think I'll leave the caving to you. Cheers!
awesome to see your mom out and about !! I really wish I could go hounding in ontario. I live in manitoba. But I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the pain really takes the fun out of going into nature. i'm only 21 so it bums me out pretty bad, I do plan on buying your books in the future ! maybe one day i can make it down to ontario for a hike
Thx for the vid Mike! Have yet to visit that mine, on the list for vacation in July!! And boy, does your Mum still have the posh accent!! LOL! Cheers, Andrew..
We find small pieces of this that came down to Indiana on the glaciers. Not all of it is Blue. I find Silver, Gold, Blue, and Green schiller. I think it is laborite. Has the right Specific Gravity and scratch test. A cave of this OMG I want to be in there.
I've got to get to Canada. Looks like a land of wonderful adventure. Btw... is the uranium type material in the cave dangerous... obviously not dangerous enough to keep you out... but is there a certain exposure threshold you want to work within?
Hello, have you brought a gieger counter in there to see what the background radiation level is with all that Uranophane? I have a dime sized sample from another mine that gives me a reading of 2200 cpm not a big deal unless unless you eat or breath it in.
i have a 5lb piece of that yellowish style bubbly rock in a solid black piece. ita heavier than jasper. possible metallic at its weight. could it be radioactive?
I'd love to see that, I had plans to go there some years ago with the wife (Magok. It would fufill my two great life passions (aside from family) - caving and gems.
I have a friend who is in Burma right now, gathering specimens for his gem and mineral business. I doubt I will ever get over there but at least I can see photos!
Awwwwk your wee mum is beautiful ❤
My mom goes on adventures with me. She’s the most adventurous person I know, other than myself. She’s rocking it. Go mom.
thank you for sharing Sir
its nice that you go on hikes with your mom, she seems like a very lovely lady. Family fun is truly the best soul-fuel!
OMG! Lol "Mom didn't fit down here, she kept kicking about and thrashing, I couldn't fit her in"! Funniest part ever! Your mom was a joy to watch! And, she picked prettier samples than you! Thanks for sharing!
Hi. We had a cabin there (near the far end of Crystal Lake road) since 1961. The mine was closed then , since 1956 or 57, but still one could walk in as far as the mine went, it was kind of a t shape. The old carts were all over the place outside, and the rail tracks were still in place. Dad was quite a rockhound, and we used to lead small trips for people from the Uni. of Waterloo , Brock and different rock and mineral societies, we had over 60 of them camping around the cabin one summer weekend. If you were to go in with a black light you would have quite a show, the place just lit right up. people could find lots of crystals in the mine dumps along the creek. Beautiful country there, and good bass fishing about 100 metres or so down the creek from where you were!
Absolutely great video. Your mom is a spunky lady. It's nice you had her out with you. Blessings to you and yours.
Thanks Scott - mum had a great time
I am so delighted to see your mom! She is the best gem ever! Such a beautiful and witty woman, really, I mean beautiful as a real truth, not just throwing words around. She seems like someone I would find it a rare privilege to meet. Thanks for including her.
Thanks - I'm truly fortunate
where is this cave .
would like to go and check it out...
just came back from Wilberforce rock picking
Where Noggie's creek enters crystal Lake - near Bobcaygeon.
Thank u very much...
I'll half to take a Drive Tuesday morning and see if I can fined it
Another great video. Your mother is lovely. What a fun time this must have been for the both of you. Thank you again for sharing.
Heading up with my nephew and brother. Thanks for sharing these videos.
been in that mine tons of times (to drink at night haha) but now that i can look for such a beautiful feldspar i definitely have to go back sober this time lol
Loved that trip. Too bad I couldn't or would'n't go into the mine. I have a few hinderances right now.
i don`t blame you :)
glad to see ya finding Gems in Ontario
Your Mom is wonderful. and that Peristitite is one beautiful rock! Thanks for another great spot to visit, but I think I'll leave the caving to you. Cheers!
That's absolutely GORGEOUS! Reminds me of labradorite, only more opaque.
What a charming lady. Love her. :)
your mom is a gem!!
awesome to see your mom out and about !! I really wish I could go hounding in ontario. I live in manitoba.
But I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the pain really takes the fun out of going into nature. i'm only 21 so it bums me out pretty bad, I do plan on buying your books in the future ! maybe one day i can make it down to ontario for a hike
Sorry to hear about the fibromyalgia - my wife has the same
ahh that's no fun, having someone by your side through it really makes a difference.
Thx for the vid Mike! Have yet to visit that mine, on the list for vacation in July!! And boy, does your Mum still have the posh accent!! LOL!
Cheers,
Andrew..
I got to visit this mine when I was a teen! very cool!
We find small pieces of this that came down to Indiana on the glaciers. Not all of it is Blue. I find Silver, Gold, Blue, and Green schiller. I think it is laborite. Has the right Specific Gravity and scratch test. A cave of this OMG I want to be in there.
СПАСИБО автору за красивое видео !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I would cry if I stood in a feldspar cave, because it's my favourite stone and I only ever find it in small amounts.
If you live in Ontario I can tell you how to get here.
Caver461 Washington state.. but if I wonder that way I will make sure to find your TH-cam again!!
I'd have liked to see the dam water come down the river! Your mom seems like a fine lady.
Been going in that mine since I was a kid
great vid. i wish i could mine where i live but we have nothing here in west Tn.
Omg...i want to go there!!!
Hi ... can you collect samples from the cave ? Great video btw!!
Your mom is beautiful.
No grannies were harmed in the making of this documentary
I've got to get to Canada. Looks like a land of wonderful adventure. Btw... is the uranium type material in the cave dangerous... obviously not dangerous enough to keep you out... but is there a certain exposure threshold you want to work within?
Black light and geiger counter in there would be fun. However radon gas accumulates in low spots with poor ventilation (being heavier than air).
So, is this Crystal Lake Rd that connects to Venner Lake ? Or is this actually Crystal Lake . I would love to head out there either way.
gorgeuous.
Hello, have you brought a gieger counter in there to see what the background radiation level is with all that Uranophane? I have a dime sized sample from another mine that gives me a reading of 2200 cpm not a big deal unless unless you eat or breath it in.
Is that the same stuff as labradorit?
It's quite similar but every bit as beautiful, both are feldspars. I am surprised by how translucent this stuff is.
Hello mom!
Do you have any advice for finding minerals and crystals in England 💎💎💎
wow nice mama ved
Que maravilha de lugar me leva quero ir
Damn Geese!!
I didn't know Botryoidal was greek for grape, but I know what it means for minerals to be shaped like bubbles or spheres.
i have a 5lb piece of that yellowish style bubbly rock in a solid black piece. ita heavier than jasper. possible metallic at its weight. could it be radioactive?
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could you tell me how to get there please? I dont live far.
Peristerite
Isn't it dangerous around that radioactive yellow stuff?
some of it almost looks like labradorite
I think it is, i believe Labradorite occurs in eastern Canada.
Is that an Australian accent?
I would love to go with you, I live in Michigan, I can be your camera person
In Burma the rubies occur in marble.
I'd love to see that, I had plans to go there some years ago with the wife (Magok. It would fufill my two great life passions (aside from family) - caving and gems.
I have a friend who is in Burma right now, gathering specimens for his gem and mineral business. I doubt I will ever get over there but at least I can see photos!
Sucks when they start getting up there in age doesn't it. My mom is heading for 70 soon. Time is such a thief.
Is it valuable
If it is cut and polished by an expert.
U look like your mammi 😍😍😍😍😍
too bad you don't refill your dig holes.
I am looking for a rock hound partner. I live in Toronto