Any chance these rocks may have gold in them as they fell from an extremely elevated position. Has our gold come to us?
Here I am. Sorry about going missing. Maybe we could blast the rockfall with dynamite? It might make it worse. Maybe check out a way around it?
In some ways the rock fall is a blessing in disguise. It will deter others, like claim jumpers coming up here. I'd like to search for a way around the rock fall and keep it hidden? A narrow path too. Failing that, with some hard work I reckon Craig, Bruce and I could clear the path? I have picks, pulleys, ropes, ... A dynamite explosion might attract unwanted attention. Too loud. Thanks for that lovely chicken dinner Louise. It filled me up nicely.
Before the sun rose Shirley heard the noises of axe, pick and shovel. Seeing the hot coffee by her side and the absence of Bruce and Terence, she surmised they were working on Terence's alternate path around the Rockfall. Craig woke to sugared white coffee and cheese on toast, with bacon. Louise had all the same plus mushrooms, and tomato. Shirley and Craig also had baked beans, like Louise. Upon Waking everyone at 6am Terence said " I 'm dead tired again but reckon by the Moon's light I planned a secret path around the rock fall. I need to clear and work on it more to make it viable, especially for Bruce. Our bottleneck. I could set traps but prefer alarms. I have a brace that may help you. ...here... Ok, how are you Craig. a second sluice would be great. I estimate that first panning to be worth about $1000 almost! Great work !
All hands on deck to help Terence and Bruce with the alternate path if we are to get out of here before another possible rockfall.
" Louise, Louise!" cried Terence. "Can you hear me, where are you? Are you ok?" "I'm going to look for her tracks, she could be in danger! God I hope not." "Hopefully it's something simple, she's a good soul. Bugger the gold!" Poor old Ginger coulda found her quick smart." "Louise!" "COOWEE!, CooWee!, LOuise."
To be frank with y'all, I'm not worried about @Louise Miller . She'll be along as soon as she gets over her gaseousness. And Ginger certainly could have found her by her scent. Hell, a blind dog could find her by her scent. I think it's a good idea to just make a path around the rockslide. Let's load the gold flakes on Bruce and go back to town and sell them. We can come back with fresh supplies then keep searching for the mother lode. Maybe you guys can roll a big rock in front of our path to conceal it while we are gone.
How do we sell the gold without arousing suspicion. Someone is sure to twig at what we are doing and follow us back here.
Not sure Shirley n Craig, it is a problem. I'll think about it as I clear the last of our secret path. Almost done. Maybe hide the gold for the time being and just get more supplies?
I'd like to give the bulk of my profits from this Venture to Sister Philomena's local Orphanage. I encourage you all too as well, to make a contribution. It's a wonderful cause that God will notice if you take that plunge. God sees everything you know. I wonder if Senior Sister Phenomena could help? God knows she needs the money. She's sharp as a tack, looks angelic and is as hard as a rock inside. Don't be deceived by her smiles. Maybe offer her a portion of your shares, just a small half. Just a thought. Then there's Doubtful Pete. He'd want half at least to keep stum. He's not a nice man and I've met him face to face. I don't trust him. or Get Archie, a brilliant copier I heard, to ... nah, sorry silly idea, you already own the land Shirley. You got the papers Shirley? Not my thing tho. and I've heard of a bad Constable who'd take a big half share. Clean notes for gold. I heard he hung an innocent man in the woods one winter. or we could hire some gun slinging guards. Then the news'd get out for sure. Let's hide it for now, it's not too much and I can stake the cost of our resupplies. Even introduce you to Sister Philomenea. See what you think.
Terence we dont have sufficient gold to pay off all those people. So lets go with your second suggestion.. buy new supplies but sit on our bounty for the time being. Is that because you were an orphan there?