Thankyou for your reply, Mrs. CP. As it was digger who taught me all about gold 30 some years ago (oops...getting old), he is missed. I was informed by a couiple of fellows a few years ago that digger had died and they were leasing the land from his heirs, but then they disapeared, too. I used to spend all summer up there "back in the day". But, marriage, kids, you know the routine. Then I got severly raped by a dealer in fort collins named larry finnel for my whole life's savings (about $30,000), and, being handicapped, it has taken me a long time to come back. I have been to Vic's a few times, but Bob's place was oh so great and since the casinos have moved in, nothing seems to be the same. My wife loves the casinos, so it gives me a chance to go up there, but I have only done good at the old timer. I sure do wish we could still go there. It was a great spot. Again, thank you for your reply and maybe the boss and I will see you all out there this summer digging for crystals or sluicing for gold!