GOLD RUSH BEGINS TONIGHT

[AzViper]

The new season of Gold Rush begins tonight. Tony Beets buys an old bucket dredge and is to restore it and put it into action.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Treasure of Victoria Peak - Grab it through Amazon!

[jeff of pa]

Well.... As far as the blasting goes....

1st...Remember that they're in CANADA not Alaska so there's bound to be different rules in place. Parker and his dad were in Alaska and since his dad is in road construction it's a good bet that he knows and/or is certified to use explosives by the state/feds. If not him then one of his employees that wasn't shown on camera for what ever reason.

2nd... Really now....Would YOU trust Todd to play with high explosives on T.V.? They also may not have a QUALIFIED explosives man on the team and hiring one isn't a cheap thing to do. I doubt that discovery would allow them to blast without having someone with proper training and certifications by the government to do the deed. To many problems of liability with a stunt like that!!!!!

I agree that they should be working the easy stuff while they strip the cover off of that ice. Just getting it exposed to the sun should help melt it quite a bit. If it doesn't melt then do some light blasting, move it off the pay gravel and get to work on it.

I wasn't aware they were in Canada.
I haven't paid that close attention.

I know blasting rules have been changed in the U.s. since 911 paranoia.


I used to ride with my dad he wasn't even certified.
He would stop at the Mine supply, Buy Blasting caps & Fuse,
from there we would drive to a Bunker on a Dirt road
where he would grab a couple sticks
wrap them in cloth & lay them in the bed of the Truck & off we went.
of course that was the '60's

now I believe you either need Certification from homeland security or hire a Blasting Professional.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Upgraded Night Vision Monocular Digital Infrared Monocular Telescope for 100% Darkness with 8X Zoom - Grab it through Amazon!

[goldenIrishman]

Yeah... I remember my dad blasting holes to plant trees in when I was a kid. Made for a heck of a show for a 5 year old. (who happened to develop a liking for making things go BOOM later in life). With the current regs, there is no way that will ever happen again. BTW... The trees did great thanks to all the nitrates that the blasting left in the soil.

Not being sure what the current climate and or feeling about having blasting supplies available to the general public in Canada is, they just might be able to go to the local mining supply and get what they need. I kind of doubt it though.

No matter if they can or can't get the materials without having to hire a professional, I still wouldn't trust Todd with explosives.

 

[Jeff95531]

Air compressor and jack hammer. Nuff said!

 

[jeff of pa]

Air compressor and jack hammer. Nuff said!

yes Todd could definitely use that Jack Hammer for more then just it's purpose

 

[jvan]

I think things are some what setup to make Todd look like he does not know what hes doing, However if you research Todd's background he is the creator of the Gold Rush show, he put up the money, produced it and took it to the network... (Makes sense why we see more of his crew each season) Also his father Jack has owned Alaska claims since the 1980's... While others on the show might be better miners, However it is a tv show and they only show us a small part of the real claim working....

excuse typos on phone

 

[jeff of pa]

I think things are some what setup to make Todd look like he does not know what hes doing, However if you research Todd's background he is the creator of the Gold Rush show, he put up the money, produced it and took it to the network... (Makes sense why we see more of his crew each season) Also his father Jack has owned Alaska claims since the 1980's... While others on the show might be better miners, However it is a tv show and they only show us a small part of the real claim working....

excuse typos on phone

unless I'm thinking of a Different gold show, There were few.
I believe on one episode he claimed the Jack was scammed by a get rich quick deal on gold mining
first time out.
as I said I can't swear to it. at the time I heard it there were 2 maybe 3 Gold show copies
running. the 2 guys that spent their time buying Gold & getting robbed & thrown out the Country
they were in africa maybe ? . The ones that were Lost in the Jungle with a Shovel I believe
and the Guy walking through Mine field instead of roads to Buy gems,
that thought he was indiana jones

 

[jvan]

unless I'm thinking of a Different gold show, There were few.
I believe on one episode he claimed the Jack was scammed by a get rich quick deal on gold mining
first time out.
as I said I can't swear to it. at the time I heard it there were 2 maybe 3 Gold show copies
running. the 2 guys that spent their time buying Gold & getting robbed & thrown out the Country
they were in africa maybe ? . The ones that were Lost in the Jungle with a Shovel I believe
and the Guy walking through Mine field instead of roads to Buy gems,
that thought he was indiana jones

Yeah that Jungle Gold was a fun show to watch but much of it seams so scripted while other parts seamed hardcore crazyness....

" Married to Shawna and father of three children. Todd has been an entrepreneur since he was a young man. After playing college basketball he began in the real estate business. Starting several tech companies and buying a small boutique airport Todd created Gold Rush. "

So who knows but from the talks and stuff on the net ( of course none of us know for sure ) but looks like Todd is getting paid the most per episode then the others ( one of the reasons Fred left the show I think )

 

[jeff of pa]

yes I can believe Fred Thought he was Better then Todd.

& I still prefer watching Todd's Operations

 

[KevinInColorado]

Fred the big boot did say on Facebook that he left when they refused to increase his pay.

 

[Peyton Manning]

Turd seems to be eating well

 

[Ordell]

Really having a hard time imagining Todd Hoffman playing basketball.

 

[Clay Diggins]

Yeah that Jungle Gold was a fun show to watch but much of it seams so scripted while other parts seamed hardcore crazyness....

The Gold Rush producers (and Todd) knew when they went to the "jungle" that new placer operations in the country had been put under a moratorium. They had no intent to mine and would have been thrown in jail if they had. The whole season was done under a filming permit in the same location another fake mining show had filmed previously.

The entire show is made up. The characters aren't real even though they are played by real people. Anybody that follows the mining business knew when the production crew went into the "jungle" they couldn't mine there. It's a tribute to the director they kept you all watching even though nothing was ever mined.

It's a very popular show. People enjoy the drama. It's not mining. It's a portrayal of what mining might be if a bunch of Hollywood folks got stoned one night and decided to make a mining drama.

Enjoy it. Discuss it. Point out the stupid and the fun parts. Make fun of Todd - he doesn't mind he's laughing all the way to the bank.

Heavy Pans

 

[enamel7]

I thought the jungle area looked familiar. I think it was from the Alabama gold show.

 

[Jwoot]

I cant put my finge ron it but this season seems a lot different. It is like they are throwing behind the scenes clips into the regular show while playing background music.

There seems to be a little less drama but there also seems to be less mining and less cleanouts this season.

 

[azblackbird]

It's a very popular show. People enjoy the drama. It's not mining. It's a portrayal of what mining might be if a bunch of Hollywood folks got stoned one night and decided to make a mining drama. Enjoy it. Discuss it. Point out the stupid and the fun parts. Make fun of Todd - he doesn't mind he's laughing all the way to the bank.

Bingo!
Although it is fun reading some of the comments here... seems there's a few who take this show way too seriously.

 

[AzViper]

I have been bashing this show from the first season. The editors must feel that the majority of those watching are not paying attention of all the mistakes made cause there are many. I am just glad to have the DVR and blow through the 20 minutes of commercials, 10 minutes of footage from shows we have seen that the editors use for fillers, 15 minutes of drama, then watch 15 minutes of new footage, plus I get to watch when I have some free time and not glued to the TV on Friday night poker night.

 

[KevinInColorado]

I have been bashing this show from the first season. The editors must feel that the majority of those watching are not paying attention of all the mistakes made cause there are many. I am just glad to have the DVR and blow through the 20 minutes of commercials, 10 minutes of footage from shows we have seen that the editors use for fillers, 15 minutes of drama, then watch 15 minutes of new footage, plus I get to watch when I have some free time and not glued to the TV on Friday night poker night.

I use the same trick, watch it in 15-20 minutes over a cup of coffee on Saturday morning
...that said, I must admit that I never miss it.

 

[Ordell]

Grandpa Schnablel is cancer-free

Gold Rush's Parker Schnabel says Grandpa John is cancer free

Discovery Channel’s super popular reality series Gold Rush features a large cast of gold miners (and perhaps a couple of hole diggers who call themselves gold miners), but without question the breakout star of the series is Parker Schnabel’s grandpa John Schnabel, whose huge heart, infectious laugh, and sage advice from decades of mining experience have endeared him to millions of viewers.

Needless to say, it was heartbreaking for fans when it was revealed on the show that John Schnabel was battling cancer. Parker has been keeping fans updated on his grandpa’s condition, with most all of the news being good. And on Friday Parker shared the best news possible on Facebook: Grandpa John is cancer free! Here is the full announcement from Parker:

So after 4 years my grandpa has been declared cancer free! I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and prayers. He is a very special guy and just told me that he can’t wait for next year and his 95th birthday.

What a fighter.

Enjoy the show tonight.

That is fantastic news!

In honor of the good news I thought it might be fun to share a throwback photo of Grandpa John Schnabel in which his resemblance to grandson Parker is uncanny:

 

[IMPDLN]

My boss was up that way hunting about 1 month ago. Got to meet John Schnabel when they went through the area. He wouldn't sell my boss any gold though, lol. Told him he takes his gold to Az. to sell at the gem/mineral show. I must assume this is the show in Tucson, but my boss did not clarify that. They got to visit for a little while at the Schnabel mine and even saw Parker, although he was just driving by. Parker did not stop to chat I guess. Unfortunately the hunt was a bust. No goats shot this time around. Dennis

 

[AzViper]

Well another drama show in the books. I am amazed each week,Toad needs a wash plant and 40 miles away Freddy has what looks like a NEW wash plant sitting on trucks ready to roll. Now if you do the math it just does not add up. Freddy wants 300 ounces of gold, at today's price that's $360,000.00 dollars. The plant looks new and a entire wash plant is going to cost more than $360,000.00. Hell a few years ago Toad paid 1 million for a trommel that blew up the motor within hours. After 40 miles of traveling on dirt roads and four trucks stirring up the dust and the trucks arrive with the equipment still looking fresh and new, WOW...

Toad mention its his NEW TO HIM wash plant, does not mention they are leasing it from Freddy. The plant looks new as the holes where you assemble the plant the paint around the holes was not damaged. Then one has to ask why is the new wash plant in that area when most likely it was built in the states, yet Freddy says it will be heading south in 48 hours if Toad does not have 100 ounces of gold for a down payment.

Again I believe Discovery is fronting the $$$ for this entire operation, paying the actors/miners, having equipment on hand with a snap of the fingers. Parker gets a new D10 after mom does her homework.... Ridiculous, Ridiculous, Ridiculous.... Just got done watching from my DVR the 15 minutes of new footage. Does everyone else notice around the 50 minute mark of the show each week the show goes from commercial to about 15 seconds of show back to a commercial?

Yep the Tucson mineral is the biggest show on earth. There is always lots of gold for sale... Right in my backyard. When the 3 week show comes around each year there are hundreds of tents, some tents are 1000 feet long all around the city sales goods.

Toad is real creative, Little Red and Monster Red...