"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #6.8

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,799 On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:03,880 --> 00:00:03,999 temperatures across Australia are rising. 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,999 temperatures across Australia are rising. 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,239 temperatures across Australia are rising. 6 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:07,879 No shade. 7 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:07,999 In scorching Opalton, the Geran Gang have just days remaining 8 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,999 In scorching Opalton, the Geran Gang have just days remaining 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,999 In scorching Opalton, the Geran Gang have just days remaining 10 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,479 In scorching Opalton, the Geran Gang have just days remaining 11 00:00:12,560 --> 00:00:13,999 on their exploration permit, 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,159 on their exploration permit, 13 00:00:14,240 --> 00:00:15,999 forcing them to pit their bodies and machines against the heat. 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 forcing them to pit their bodies and machines against the heat. 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,199 forcing them to pit their bodies and machines against the heat. 16 00:00:18,280 --> 00:00:19,999 It's going to be pretty hard on the gear. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:20,719 It's going to be pretty hard on the gear. 18 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:21,999 In humid southern Queensland... 19 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,119 In humid southern Queensland... 20 00:00:23,200 --> 00:00:23,999 (THUNDER) ISAAC: Listen to that. That's going to come down hard. 21 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,999 (THUNDER) ISAAC: Listen to that. That's going to come down hard. 22 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:26,479 (THUNDER) ISAAC: Listen to that. That's going to come down hard. 23 00:00:26,560 --> 00:00:27,999 ..the Opal Whisperers race monsoonal storms, 24 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,199 ..the Opal Whisperers race monsoonal storms, 25 00:00:29,280 --> 00:00:29,999 scrambling to extract opal before their mine floods. 26 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,999 scrambling to extract opal before their mine floods. 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,119 scrambling to extract opal before their mine floods. 28 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:33,999 It's dangerous. Let's get out of here. This could be the end for us. 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,999 It's dangerous. Let's get out of here. This could be the end for us. 30 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,719 It's dangerous. Let's get out of here. This could be the end for us. 31 00:00:36,800 --> 00:00:37,999 ROD: Oh, the old fella's not real good. 32 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,959 ROD: Oh, the old fella's not real good. 33 00:00:39,040 --> 00:00:39,999 And for the Bushmen, a mystery illness sends Les to hospital.. 34 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,999 And for the Bushmen, a mystery illness sends Les to hospital.. 35 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,319 And for the Bushmen, a mystery illness sends Les to hospital.. 36 00:00:43,400 --> 00:00:43,999 I've never seen him that sick before. 37 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,079 I've never seen him that sick before. 38 00:00:45,160 --> 00:00:45,999 ..pushing Rod to make a grim discovery at Les' off-the-grid camp. 39 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,999 ..pushing Rod to make a grim discovery at Les' off-the-grid camp. 40 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,999 ..pushing Rod to make a grim discovery at Les' off-the-grid camp. 41 00:00:50,080 --> 00:00:51,999 Oh, no! 42 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:52,199 Oh, no! 43 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:55,999 # Money 44 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,999 # Money 45 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:58,359 # Money 46 00:00:58,440 --> 00:00:59,999 # And fancy clothes # 47 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,999 # And fancy clothes # 48 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:02,639 # And fancy clothes # 49 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:10,074 50 00:01:14,840 --> 00:01:15,999 It must be 40 degrees down here, aye? There's no wind at all. 51 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,999 It must be 40 degrees down here, aye? There's no wind at all. 52 00:01:18,080 --> 00:01:19,999 I don't know how much of this we can take. Like, it's just going to get hotter every day. 53 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,839 I don't know how much of this we can take. Like, it's just going to get hotter every day. 54 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:21,999 I don't reckon we'd last an hour in this sun. 55 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,999 I don't reckon we'd last an hour in this sun. 56 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,639 I don't reckon we'd last an hour in this sun. 57 00:01:26,320 --> 00:01:27,999 In Yowah, south western Queensland, the Opal Whisperers - Isaac Andreou, 58 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,999 In Yowah, south western Queensland, the Opal Whisperers - Isaac Andreou, 59 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,919 In Yowah, south western Queensland, the Opal Whisperers - Isaac Andreou, 60 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,999 his sister Sofia, and her boyfriend Chris Daff, 61 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,119 his sister Sofia, and her boyfriend Chris Daff, 62 00:01:35,200 --> 00:01:35,999 have taken a late-season gamble on a new mine and a new partner. 63 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,999 have taken a late-season gamble on a new mine and a new partner. 64 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,719 have taken a late-season gamble on a new mine and a new partner. 65 00:01:39,800 --> 00:01:39,999 A bit further in there... 66 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:40,879 A bit further in there... 67 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:41,999 So since we were working with Rod, a few things have changed. 68 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,999 So since we were working with Rod, a few things have changed. 69 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:44,199 So since we were working with Rod, a few things have changed. 70 00:01:44,280 --> 00:01:45,999 The team and I, you know, we've come down to work with Dave Darby now. 71 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,359 The team and I, you know, we've come down to work with Dave Darby now. 72 00:01:47,440 --> 00:01:47,999 This is where we've always wanted to be so that's what we decided to do. 73 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 This is where we've always wanted to be so that's what we decided to do. 74 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,719 This is where we've always wanted to be so that's what we decided to do. 75 00:01:52,440 --> 00:01:53,999 Only days ago, the Whisperers were working 90 kilometres to the east 76 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,999 Only days ago, the Whisperers were working 90 kilometres to the east 77 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:56,999 Only days ago, the Whisperers were working 90 kilometres to the east 78 00:01:57,080 --> 00:01:57,999 in Koroit, learning the opal mining ropes 79 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,679 in Koroit, learning the opal mining ropes 80 00:01:59,760 --> 00:01:59,999 from straight-talking veteran Rod Griffin. 81 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 from straight-talking veteran Rod Griffin. 82 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:02,359 from straight-talking veteran Rod Griffin. 83 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:03,639 That's... 84 00:02:03,720 --> 00:02:03,999 Oi! 85 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,039 Oi! 86 00:02:05,120 --> 00:02:05,999 Oh, no, no, no, no. 87 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,599 Oh, no, no, no, no. 88 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:07,999 I'm going to sort the men from the boys here. 89 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,719 I'm going to sort the men from the boys here. 90 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:09,999 You could say that Rod is a kind of mentor. 91 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 You could say that Rod is a kind of mentor. 92 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,599 You could say that Rod is a kind of mentor. 93 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:13,999 See that? 94 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:14,239 See that? 95 00:02:14,320 --> 00:02:15,999 That guy's nearly 80 years old and he works harder 96 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,199 That guy's nearly 80 years old and he works harder 97 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:17,999 than any bloke I've ever seen, 98 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,679 than any bloke I've ever seen, 99 00:02:18,760 --> 00:02:19,999 so right there that's inspiration for someone like me. 100 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,639 so right there that's inspiration for someone like me. 101 00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:21,999 Mr Rod, he had a lot of really wonderful things to teach us, 102 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,999 Mr Rod, he had a lot of really wonderful things to teach us, 103 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,519 Mr Rod, he had a lot of really wonderful things to teach us, 104 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:25,999 although following that leadership, I don't think it was going to last very long with Isaac. 105 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,999 although following that leadership, I don't think it was going to last very long with Isaac. 106 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,639 although following that leadership, I don't think it was going to last very long with Isaac. 107 00:02:29,720 --> 00:02:29,999 Look, it would probably be fair to say Rod and I didn't always see eye to eye. 108 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 Look, it would probably be fair to say Rod and I didn't always see eye to eye. 109 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,799 Look, it would probably be fair to say Rod and I didn't always see eye to eye. 110 00:02:33,880 --> 00:02:33,999 You don't care, do ya? 111 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,559 You don't care, do ya? 112 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:35,999 Right-o. 113 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,399 Right-o. 114 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:37,999 All things aside, I respect him and I do appreciate that he gave us a start. 115 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:39,999 All things aside, I respect him and I do appreciate that he gave us a start. 116 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,999 All things aside, I respect him and I do appreciate that he gave us a start. 117 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,479 All things aside, I respect him and I do appreciate that he gave us a start. 118 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:45,999 Now Yowah, it has a special feeling for me that I can't even describe in words. 119 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 Now Yowah, it has a special feeling for me that I can't even describe in words. 120 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,359 Now Yowah, it has a special feeling for me that I can't even describe in words. 121 00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:49,999 There is a feeling there of being home, there's a feeling there of purpose. 122 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,999 There is a feeling there of being home, there's a feeling there of purpose. 123 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,679 There is a feeling there of being home, there's a feeling there of purpose. 124 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:53,999 Going to walk into another one of our mines... 125 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,719 Going to walk into another one of our mines... 126 00:02:55,800 --> 00:02:55,999 Isaac and Sofia spent much of their childhood in Yowah, mining with their parents. 127 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,999 Isaac and Sofia spent much of their childhood in Yowah, mining with their parents. 128 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,999 Isaac and Sofia spent much of their childhood in Yowah, mining with their parents. 129 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,319 Isaac and Sofia spent much of their childhood in Yowah, mining with their parents. 130 00:03:01,400 --> 00:03:01,999 The dream is to carry on something that my mum and dad started, 131 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,999 The dream is to carry on something that my mum and dad started, 132 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,239 The dream is to carry on something that my mum and dad started, 133 00:03:05,320 --> 00:03:05,999 you know, when I was first born, 134 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,119 you know, when I was first born, 135 00:03:07,200 --> 00:03:07,999 and that is to take the opal right from the mine, 136 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,839 and that is to take the opal right from the mine, 137 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:09,999 cut and polish it ourselves, design and make the jewellery 138 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 cut and polish it ourselves, design and make the jewellery 139 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,239 cut and polish it ourselves, design and make the jewellery 140 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:13,999 and deliver it to the last owner. 141 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,119 and deliver it to the last owner. 142 00:03:17,760 --> 00:03:17,999 Dave Darby's a good friend of mine. 143 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,639 Dave Darby's a good friend of mine. 144 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:19,999 He's someone I've known for a long time 145 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,719 He's someone I've known for a long time 146 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:21,999 and I've done some business with him in the past. 147 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,999 and I've done some business with him in the past. 148 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,159 and I've done some business with him in the past. 149 00:03:25,520 --> 00:03:25,999 He asked us to come down and give him a hand. The season's ending, it's heating up. 150 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,999 He asked us to come down and give him a hand. The season's ending, it's heating up. 151 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,119 He asked us to come down and give him a hand. The season's ending, it's heating up. 152 00:03:29,200 --> 00:03:29,999 For him, a lot of hands make short work so he's got us in to give him some muscle. 153 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,999 For him, a lot of hands make short work so he's got us in to give him some muscle. 154 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 For him, a lot of hands make short work so he's got us in to give him some muscle. 155 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,439 For him, a lot of hands make short work so he's got us in to give him some muscle. 156 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:35,999 Aye, bit of nice blue, blue green purple. Got some colour? A bit of colour. Yeah. Oh, nice. 157 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,999 Aye, bit of nice blue, blue green purple. Got some colour? A bit of colour. Yeah. Oh, nice. 158 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 Aye, bit of nice blue, blue green purple. Got some colour? A bit of colour. Yeah. Oh, nice. 159 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,999 Aye, bit of nice blue, blue green purple. Got some colour? A bit of colour. Yeah. Oh, nice. 160 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,079 Aye, bit of nice blue, blue green purple. Got some colour? A bit of colour. Yeah. Oh, nice. 161 00:03:44,280 --> 00:03:45,999 Dave's a Waanyi-Garawa man from the Gulf Region in Queensland's north. 162 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,999 Dave's a Waanyi-Garawa man from the Gulf Region in Queensland's north. 163 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:48,879 Dave's a Waanyi-Garawa man from the Gulf Region in Queensland's north. 164 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:49,999 His family moved to Yowah in 1970 and have mined here ever since. 165 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,999 His family moved to Yowah in 1970 and have mined here ever since. 166 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,999 His family moved to Yowah in 1970 and have mined here ever since. 167 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,639 His family moved to Yowah in 1970 and have mined here ever since. 168 00:03:54,720 --> 00:03:55,999 I'm the second generation of opal mining here. 169 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,999 I'm the second generation of opal mining here. 170 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:58,119 I'm the second generation of opal mining here. 171 00:03:58,200 --> 00:03:59,999 We've been here for about 50 years now, just over 50 years. 172 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,759 We've been here for about 50 years now, just over 50 years. 173 00:04:03,560 --> 00:04:03,999 I'm on a little bit of a good run here at the moment with opals 174 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 I'm on a little bit of a good run here at the moment with opals 175 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,079 I'm on a little bit of a good run here at the moment with opals 176 00:04:06,160 --> 00:04:07,999 and it's just good to have an extra hand in to give me a help and to get the season over and done with. 177 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,999 and it's just good to have an extra hand in to give me a help and to get the season over and done with. 178 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,799 and it's just good to have an extra hand in to give me a help and to get the season over and done with. 179 00:04:11,880 --> 00:04:11,999 On Dave's two-hectare lease in Yowah's Brandy Gully mine field, 180 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 On Dave's two-hectare lease in Yowah's Brandy Gully mine field, 181 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,999 On Dave's two-hectare lease in Yowah's Brandy Gully mine field, 182 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:16,919 On Dave's two-hectare lease in Yowah's Brandy Gully mine field, 183 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:17,999 the Whisperers are searching for Yowah Nuts - 184 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,999 the Whisperers are searching for Yowah Nuts - 185 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,079 the Whisperers are searching for Yowah Nuts - 186 00:04:20,160 --> 00:04:21,999 small ironstone rocks that, when loaded with opal, 187 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,559 small ironstone rocks that, when loaded with opal, 188 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:23,999 can be worth over $100,000 a stone. 189 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,999 can be worth over $100,000 a stone. 190 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,999 can be worth over $100,000 a stone. 191 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:28,079 can be worth over $100,000 a stone. 192 00:04:28,160 --> 00:04:29,999 So one in a thousand will have colour in the skin 193 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,599 So one in a thousand will have colour in the skin 194 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:31,999 and one in ten thousand will have colour in the eye, 195 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,999 and one in ten thousand will have colour in the eye, 196 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,279 and one in ten thousand will have colour in the eye, 197 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:35,999 and that is the rarest formation of opal on earth. 198 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,879 and that is the rarest formation of opal on earth. 199 00:04:37,960 --> 00:04:37,999 That's exactly what we're looking for. 200 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,919 That's exactly what we're looking for. 201 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,999 Whatever we find and sell, they get 30%. 202 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,999 Whatever we find and sell, they get 30%. 203 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:44,159 Whatever we find and sell, they get 30%. 204 00:04:44,240 --> 00:04:45,999 Dave has given us an amazing opportunity. It's his opal. 205 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,999 Dave has given us an amazing opportunity. It's his opal. 206 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,439 Dave has given us an amazing opportunity. It's his opal. 207 00:04:48,520 --> 00:04:49,999 It's his land. Thirty percent's heaps, mate. 208 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:51,279 It's his land. Thirty percent's heaps, mate. 209 00:04:52,520 --> 00:04:53,839 Give it some, babe. 210 00:04:53,920 --> 00:04:53,999 My end game is to get our own mine. 211 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,999 My end game is to get our own mine. 212 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:56,959 My end game is to get our own mine. 213 00:04:57,040 --> 00:04:57,999 We need a lot of money. We need about 50 grand. 214 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,999 We need a lot of money. We need about 50 grand. 215 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,479 We need a lot of money. We need about 50 grand. 216 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:01,999 We've made ourselves 25,000, 217 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:02,519 We've made ourselves 25,000, 218 00:05:02,600 --> 00:05:03,999 for our team, so we're halfway 219 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,599 for our team, so we're halfway 220 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:05,839 to our goal. 221 00:05:05,920 --> 00:05:05,999 But with incoming summer temperatures pushing 50 degrees, 222 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,999 But with incoming summer temperatures pushing 50 degrees, 223 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,799 But with incoming summer temperatures pushing 50 degrees, 224 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:09,999 the Opal Whisperers are on borrowed time. 225 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,999 the Opal Whisperers are on borrowed time. 226 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,599 the Opal Whisperers are on borrowed time. 227 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:13,999 So we mine as much as we can until it... Yeah. ..gets too hot? 228 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,999 So we mine as much as we can until it... Yeah. ..gets too hot? 229 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:16,239 So we mine as much as we can until it... Yeah. ..gets too hot? 230 00:05:16,320 --> 00:05:17,999 Until it gets too hot. Then we'll have to stop. 231 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,439 Until it gets too hot. Then we'll have to stop. 232 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:19,999 We know that the clock is ticking. 233 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:20,319 We know that the clock is ticking. 234 00:05:20,400 --> 00:05:21,999 There's so much at stake for us really. 235 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:22,679 There's so much at stake for us really. 236 00:05:22,760 --> 00:05:23,999 Not only the dream that started with my parents, 237 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,839 Not only the dream that started with my parents, 238 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:25,999 but also the bills from day to day. 239 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 but also the bills from day to day. 240 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,559 but also the bills from day to day. 241 00:05:28,640 --> 00:05:29,999 My little daughter's schooling, yeah, is expensive. 242 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,519 My little daughter's schooling, yeah, is expensive. 243 00:05:31,600 --> 00:05:31,999 That's a pretty outfit. You can miss me. 244 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,999 That's a pretty outfit. You can miss me. 245 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:34,159 That's a pretty outfit. You can miss me. 246 00:05:34,240 --> 00:05:35,999 I always miss you every day and every morning 247 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,559 I always miss you every day and every morning 248 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:37,999 and every night, and I go to bed and I think about you and I miss you very much. 249 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 and every night, and I go to bed and I think about you and I miss you very much. 250 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,359 and every night, and I go to bed and I think about you and I miss you very much. 251 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:41,559 Can I have a kiss? Um... 252 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:41,999 I just want to bring my Xaliana the best life she can possibly have. 253 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,999 I just want to bring my Xaliana the best life she can possibly have. 254 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,919 I just want to bring my Xaliana the best life she can possibly have. 255 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 I just want her to have the world and that's all riding on what I can find here under the ground. 256 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,999 I just want her to have the world and that's all riding on what I can find here under the ground. 257 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,079 I just want her to have the world and that's all riding on what I can find here under the ground. 258 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:53,999 Basically what I'm doing now is taking all the top sandstone, 259 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,999 Basically what I'm doing now is taking all the top sandstone, 260 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,439 Basically what I'm doing now is taking all the top sandstone, 261 00:05:56,520 --> 00:05:57,999 the dirt away from the top of the opal level. 262 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,839 the dirt away from the top of the opal level. 263 00:06:01,280 --> 00:06:01,999 There's some funny noises coming out of that bucket actually. 264 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,999 There's some funny noises coming out of that bucket actually. 265 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,159 There's some funny noises coming out of that bucket actually. 266 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:05,999 I don't really know what's going on with it. 267 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,479 I don't really know what's going on with it. 268 00:06:07,520 --> 00:06:07,999 Oi! That pin's hanging out of your bucket! 269 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,799 Oi! That pin's hanging out of your bucket! 270 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:11,999 It's starting to come out. 271 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,239 It's starting to come out. 272 00:06:12,320 --> 00:06:13,679 Have a look. 273 00:06:13,760 --> 00:06:13,999 All right. Look, move out of the way. He's going to bring it up here. 274 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,999 All right. Look, move out of the way. He's going to bring it up here. 275 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,719 All right. Look, move out of the way. He's going to bring it up here. 276 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:17,999 (CLUNKING) Listen to it. 277 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,199 (CLUNKING) Listen to it. 278 00:06:19,760 --> 00:06:19,999 That's rocking. 279 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,639 That's rocking. 280 00:06:21,720 --> 00:06:21,999 Oh, my God! We've only just started. 281 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 Oh, my God! We've only just started. 282 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,599 Oh, my God! We've only just started. 283 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:31,999 ROD: Finding some opal's just so important to us at the moment 284 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,799 ROD: Finding some opal's just so important to us at the moment 285 00:06:33,880 --> 00:06:33,999 because the season's nearly (BLEEP) and we're nowhere near our (BLEEP) season target 286 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,999 because the season's nearly (BLEEP) and we're nowhere near our (BLEEP) season target 287 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,999 because the season's nearly (BLEEP) and we're nowhere near our (BLEEP) season target 288 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,679 because the season's nearly (BLEEP) and we're nowhere near our (BLEEP) season target 289 00:06:39,760 --> 00:06:39,999 so I don't know what... (HEAVY THUD) 290 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,999 so I don't know what... (HEAVY THUD) 291 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,479 so I don't know what... (HEAVY THUD) 292 00:06:44,920 --> 00:06:45,999 (BLEEP) 293 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,319 (BLEEP) 294 00:06:52,720 --> 00:06:53,999 Look at that! 295 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,479 Look at that! 296 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:55,999 You can see the ring. Shaft opening up underneath us. 297 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,999 You can see the ring. Shaft opening up underneath us. 298 00:06:58,080 --> 00:06:59,439 We were pretty lucky then 299 00:06:59,520 --> 00:06:59,999 because if I'd come over that in a big tip truck, 300 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,639 because if I'd come over that in a big tip truck, 301 00:07:01,720 --> 00:07:01,999 I reckon that probably would have collapsed down to the ground. 302 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,999 I reckon that probably would have collapsed down to the ground. 303 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:04,959 I reckon that probably would have collapsed down to the ground. 304 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:07,999 I'll have to put a bit of a fence around it or something so we don't drive over it. 305 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,999 I'll have to put a bit of a fence around it or something so we don't drive over it. 306 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:10,759 I'll have to put a bit of a fence around it or something so we don't drive over it. 307 00:07:10,840 --> 00:07:11,999 I'll tell Les not to drive around this way. 308 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,999 I'll tell Les not to drive around this way. 309 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:14,079 I'll tell Les not to drive around this way. 310 00:07:17,200 --> 00:07:17,999 9am. Rod Manning should already be mining, 311 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 9am. Rod Manning should already be mining, 312 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,999 9am. Rod Manning should already be mining, 313 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:22,559 9am. Rod Manning should already be mining, 314 00:07:22,640 --> 00:07:23,999 but his partner Les Walsh is late. 315 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,719 but his partner Les Walsh is late. 316 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:25,999 I didn't think you were coming. 317 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,719 I didn't think you were coming. 318 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:27,999 Oh. Where you been? 319 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,799 Oh. Where you been? 320 00:07:28,880 --> 00:07:29,999 Not real flash this morning, mate. Yeah? What's wrong? 321 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,719 Not real flash this morning, mate. Yeah? What's wrong? 322 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:31,999 Oh, the pain in the leg, and I don't think I'll be able to work this morning, mate. 323 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,999 Oh, the pain in the leg, and I don't think I'll be able to work this morning, mate. 324 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,999 Oh, the pain in the leg, and I don't think I'll be able to work this morning, mate. 325 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,599 Oh, the pain in the leg, and I don't think I'll be able to work this morning, mate. 326 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:37,999 I wouldn't be able to get up and down the ladder. 327 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,999 I wouldn't be able to get up and down the ladder. 328 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:40,039 I wouldn't be able to get up and down the ladder. 329 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:41,799 You need to see someone. 330 00:07:41,880 --> 00:07:41,999 If you can't get into the quack, go into the hospital. Oh, yeah. 331 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,999 If you can't get into the quack, go into the hospital. Oh, yeah. 332 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:44,879 If you can't get into the quack, go into the hospital. Oh, yeah. 333 00:07:44,960 --> 00:07:45,999 Yeah. Yeah, everything all right at the camp? 334 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,519 Yeah. Yeah, everything all right at the camp? 335 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:47,999 Yeah. Oh... 336 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,759 Yeah. Oh... 337 00:07:49,840 --> 00:07:49,999 Did you get that (BLEEP) hot water thing done? 338 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,999 Did you get that (BLEEP) hot water thing done? 339 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:52,199 Did you get that (BLEEP) hot water thing done? 340 00:07:52,280 --> 00:07:53,999 No, that's still a bit wonky there. So you've still been having cold showers? 341 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,839 No, that's still a bit wonky there. So you've still been having cold showers? 342 00:07:55,920 --> 00:07:55,999 Yeah. 343 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,399 Yeah. 344 00:07:57,480 --> 00:07:57,999 Broken down, Les. 345 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:58,879 Broken down, Les. 346 00:07:58,960 --> 00:07:59,999 Yeah, I am. I don't know what the problem is. 347 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,639 Yeah, I am. I don't know what the problem is. 348 00:08:01,720 --> 00:08:01,999 Oh, the old fella's not real good. 349 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,879 Oh, the old fella's not real good. 350 00:08:03,960 --> 00:08:03,999 I've never seen him that sick before. 351 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999 I've never seen him that sick before. 352 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,159 I've never seen him that sick before. 353 00:08:06,240 --> 00:08:07,319 All right? 354 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:07,999 For him to want to go to hospital... 355 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,679 For him to want to go to hospital... 356 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:09,999 No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Ohhhhhh. 357 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,999 No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Ohhhhhh. 358 00:08:12,080 --> 00:08:13,999 ..actually showed that he's hurting. 359 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,799 ..actually showed that he's hurting. 360 00:08:14,880 --> 00:08:15,999 Yeah, it's got to be something pretty major, I'd reckon. 361 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,559 Yeah, it's got to be something pretty major, I'd reckon. 362 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:17,999 Sure you can drive, Les? Yeah. 363 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,959 Sure you can drive, Les? Yeah. 364 00:08:20,040 --> 00:08:21,999 I got here, didn't I? 365 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,239 I got here, didn't I? 366 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:23,999 You know, you ask is he all right. 367 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,119 You know, you ask is he all right. 368 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:25,999 The answer's always the same, 'I'm all right', but he's not all right. 369 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999 The answer's always the same, 'I'm all right', but he's not all right. 370 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,719 The answer's always the same, 'I'm all right', but he's not all right. 371 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:29,999 Well, let us know what happens, all right? Yep. 372 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,519 Well, let us know what happens, all right? Yep. 373 00:08:32,840 --> 00:08:33,999 To get help, 74-year-old Les has to drive 70 kilometres 374 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,999 To get help, 74-year-old Les has to drive 70 kilometres 375 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,239 To get help, 74-year-old Les has to drive 70 kilometres 376 00:08:37,320 --> 00:08:37,999 to the nearest hospital, leaving Rod to try and salvage his team's mining season alone. 377 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,999 to the nearest hospital, leaving Rod to try and salvage his team's mining season alone. 378 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 to the nearest hospital, leaving Rod to try and salvage his team's mining season alone. 379 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,999 to the nearest hospital, leaving Rod to try and salvage his team's mining season alone. 380 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:44,119 to the nearest hospital, leaving Rod to try and salvage his team's mining season alone. 381 00:08:44,200 --> 00:08:45,759 We're nowhere near our target 382 00:08:45,840 --> 00:08:45,999 and we're running out of time. 383 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 and we're running out of time. 384 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,839 and we're running out of time. 385 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:51,999 Only weeks remain until intense heat closes down the season. 386 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 Only weeks remain until intense heat closes down the season. 387 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,079 Only weeks remain until intense heat closes down the season. 388 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:55,999 But low opal returns and high repair bills... 389 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 But low opal returns and high repair bills... 390 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,959 But low opal returns and high repair bills... 391 00:08:59,040 --> 00:08:59,999 Ohhh, no! 392 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,319 Ohhh, no! 393 00:09:01,400 --> 00:09:01,999 ..have Rod concerned their future with their new mining partners could be on the line. 394 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 ..have Rod concerned their future with their new mining partners could be on the line. 395 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999 ..have Rod concerned their future with their new mining partners could be on the line. 396 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,839 ..have Rod concerned their future with their new mining partners could be on the line. 397 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:07,999 So I'm just probably being a little bit paranoid. I don't know. 398 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,999 So I'm just probably being a little bit paranoid. I don't know. 399 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:10,359 So I'm just probably being a little bit paranoid. I don't know. 400 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:11,999 But I want to stay with them. They're bloody good blokes. 401 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,199 But I want to stay with them. They're bloody good blokes. 402 00:09:13,280 --> 00:09:13,999 This season the Hutchisons provided the Bushmen with a full setup 403 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,999 This season the Hutchisons provided the Bushmen with a full setup 404 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,599 This season the Hutchisons provided the Bushmen with a full setup 405 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:17,999 of mining machinery and their Ploughboys claim 406 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,999 of mining machinery and their Ploughboys claim 407 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,999 of mining machinery and their Ploughboys claim 408 00:09:21,080 --> 00:09:21,999 for a 50% cut of any opal. 409 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 for a 50% cut of any opal. 410 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,639 for a 50% cut of any opal. 411 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:25,999 We haven't found that money that we were expecting 412 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,159 We haven't found that money that we were expecting 413 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:27,999 and I haven't found the money they were expecting. 414 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,759 and I haven't found the money they were expecting. 415 00:09:29,840 --> 00:09:29,999 You know, I just hope they take us to the next mines and the next mines. 416 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 You know, I just hope they take us to the next mines and the next mines. 417 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 You know, I just hope they take us to the next mines and the next mines. 418 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:34,719 You know, I just hope they take us to the next mines and the next mines. 419 00:09:37,480 --> 00:09:37,999 Rod needs to get mining, but Les' health is also a priority. 420 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 Rod needs to get mining, but Les' health is also a priority. 421 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 Rod needs to get mining, but Les' health is also a priority. 422 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,479 Rod needs to get mining, but Les' health is also a priority. 423 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:43,999 While Les is in hospital, I'm just going to duck over to his place and just check on things. 424 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 While Les is in hospital, I'm just going to duck over to his place and just check on things. 425 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,079 While Les is in hospital, I'm just going to duck over to his place and just check on things. 426 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:47,999 He's been having cold showers and having cold showers when you're crook's no good. 427 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999 He's been having cold showers and having cold showers when you're crook's no good. 428 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,319 He's been having cold showers and having cold showers when you're crook's no good. 429 00:09:51,400 --> 00:09:51,999 So yeah, I might go over and have a look at that and just see what I can do. 430 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 So yeah, I might go over and have a look at that and just see what I can do. 431 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,079 So yeah, I might go over and have a look at that and just see what I can do. 432 00:09:55,160 --> 00:09:55,999 I might be able to get it going. 433 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,399 I might be able to get it going. 434 00:09:58,440 --> 00:09:59,999 He said his donkey's not working. 435 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,159 He said his donkey's not working. 436 00:10:01,240 --> 00:10:01,999 This is his donkey. It's the hot water system. 437 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,439 This is his donkey. It's the hot water system. 438 00:10:03,520 --> 00:10:03,999 He lights a fire in here and the flames go up the guts of this old keg 439 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,999 He lights a fire in here and the flames go up the guts of this old keg 440 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,679 He lights a fire in here and the flames go up the guts of this old keg 441 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:07,999 and it heats the water up so he can have a shower. 442 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,719 and it heats the water up so he can have a shower. 443 00:10:09,800 --> 00:10:09,999 I can't see anything major wrong with this so I'll go up the tank 444 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999 I can't see anything major wrong with this so I'll go up the tank 445 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,759 I can't see anything major wrong with this so I'll go up the tank 446 00:10:12,840 --> 00:10:13,999 and see if there's anything up there, aye. 447 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,999 and see if there's anything up there, aye. 448 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:16,359 and see if there's anything up there, aye. 449 00:10:16,440 --> 00:10:17,999 She's a wild bit of gear. 450 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,479 She's a wild bit of gear. 451 00:10:18,560 --> 00:10:19,999 These tank stands are made up of a couple of old truck chassis 452 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,359 These tank stands are made up of a couple of old truck chassis 453 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:21,999 and the timber he's got underneath that shuttle up there don't look real safe. 454 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999 and the timber he's got underneath that shuttle up there don't look real safe. 455 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,999 and the timber he's got underneath that shuttle up there don't look real safe. 456 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,359 and the timber he's got underneath that shuttle up there don't look real safe. 457 00:10:27,440 --> 00:10:27,999 Whoa! 458 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,159 Whoa! 459 00:10:30,680 --> 00:10:31,999 She's awfully green. She's got about a foot of (BLEEP) slime on the bottom of it. 460 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,999 She's awfully green. She's got about a foot of (BLEEP) slime on the bottom of it. 461 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,959 She's awfully green. She's got about a foot of (BLEEP) slime on the bottom of it. 462 00:10:36,040 --> 00:10:37,999 What's that? 463 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,439 What's that? 464 00:10:38,520 --> 00:10:39,999 Oh, no. 465 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:40,679 Oh, no. 466 00:10:40,760 --> 00:10:41,999 Oh. 467 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,279 Oh. 468 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:45,999 Dead bird in it. 469 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,239 Dead bird in it. 470 00:10:46,320 --> 00:10:47,999 Wait till I tell him. The old fella's not going to be happy that he's been having a shower 471 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,999 Wait till I tell him. The old fella's not going to be happy that he's been having a shower 472 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:50,359 Wait till I tell him. The old fella's not going to be happy that he's been having a shower 473 00:10:50,440 --> 00:10:51,999 in dead (BLEEP) bird water, that's for sure! 474 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,079 in dead (BLEEP) bird water, that's for sure! 475 00:10:53,160 --> 00:10:53,999 He's got to be (BLEEP) sick. 476 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,919 He's got to be (BLEEP) sick. 477 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:03,999 COL: Right-o. 478 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,999 COL: Right-o. 479 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:07,999 Greg's just warming up the machine and we'll go and have a go. 480 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,999 Greg's just warming up the machine and we'll go and have a go. 481 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:10,239 Greg's just warming up the machine and we'll go and have a go. 482 00:11:10,320 --> 00:11:11,999 See if we're lucky today. 483 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,079 See if we're lucky today. 484 00:11:12,160 --> 00:11:13,999 On a remote exploration permit in Queensland, 485 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,079 On a remote exploration permit in Queensland, 486 00:11:15,160 --> 00:11:15,999 over 100 kilometres from the nearest town, 487 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 over 100 kilometres from the nearest town, 488 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,159 over 100 kilometres from the nearest town, 489 00:11:18,240 --> 00:11:19,999 Col Duff and Greg Geran are on the hunt for boulder opal 490 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,999 Col Duff and Greg Geran are on the hunt for boulder opal 491 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:22,519 Col Duff and Greg Geran are on the hunt for boulder opal 492 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:23,999 hidden beneath cement like surface cap rock. 493 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,999 hidden beneath cement like surface cap rock. 494 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,119 hidden beneath cement like surface cap rock. 495 00:11:26,200 --> 00:11:27,999 We've got a little area that looks real interesting. 496 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,039 We've got a little area that looks real interesting. 497 00:11:29,120 --> 00:11:29,999 When sandstone suddenly hits the cap rock and once you hit that hard bit, 498 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,999 When sandstone suddenly hits the cap rock and once you hit that hard bit, 499 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,879 When sandstone suddenly hits the cap rock and once you hit that hard bit, 500 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:33,999 you got to try and break through 501 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,399 you got to try and break through 502 00:11:35,480 --> 00:11:35,999 and hopefully the machine's strong enough 503 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,599 and hopefully the machine's strong enough 504 00:11:37,680 --> 00:11:37,999 and if we can find some solid ground there, we might get something. 505 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,999 and if we can find some solid ground there, we might get something. 506 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,639 and if we can find some solid ground there, we might get something. 507 00:11:41,720 --> 00:11:41,999 (RUMBLING AND SCRAPING) 508 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,999 (RUMBLING AND SCRAPING) 509 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,119 (RUMBLING AND SCRAPING) 510 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:45,999 Jeez, that ground's hard! 511 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,559 Jeez, that ground's hard! 512 00:11:50,320 --> 00:11:51,999 That's getting harder. 513 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,159 That's getting harder. 514 00:11:55,400 --> 00:11:55,999 Col, Greg, his sister Margie Geran, and chopper pilot Stoney Cain, 515 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,999 Col, Greg, his sister Margie Geran, and chopper pilot Stoney Cain, 516 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999 Col, Greg, his sister Margie Geran, and chopper pilot Stoney Cain, 517 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,999 Col, Greg, his sister Margie Geran, and chopper pilot Stoney Cain, 518 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:02,239 Col, Greg, his sister Margie Geran, and chopper pilot Stoney Cain, 519 00:12:02,320 --> 00:12:03,999 are attempting to fund a return mission 520 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,759 are attempting to fund a return mission 521 00:12:04,840 --> 00:12:05,999 to dig the opal-rich fields of Middleton, 200 kilometres north west. 522 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,999 to dig the opal-rich fields of Middleton, 200 kilometres north west. 523 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,839 to dig the opal-rich fields of Middleton, 200 kilometres north west. 524 00:12:09,920 --> 00:12:09,999 We've got a lease over there we want to go back and dig. 525 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 We've got a lease over there we want to go back and dig. 526 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,799 We've got a lease over there we want to go back and dig. 527 00:12:12,880 --> 00:12:13,999 The biggest pocket we got out there was two Toyota loads of rock. 528 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,999 The biggest pocket we got out there was two Toyota loads of rock. 529 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,079 The biggest pocket we got out there was two Toyota loads of rock. 530 00:12:17,160 --> 00:12:17,999 The level's still going in the hill 531 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,919 The level's still going in the hill 532 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:19,999 and every time that hill was dug, it produced. 533 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 and every time that hill was dug, it produced. 534 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,399 and every time that hill was dug, it produced. 535 00:12:22,480 --> 00:12:23,999 We find enough opal here, 536 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,239 We find enough opal here, 537 00:12:25,320 --> 00:12:25,999 it's a stepping stone to get us to Middleton. 538 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,839 it's a stepping stone to get us to Middleton. 539 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:29,999 STONEY: Crickey! 540 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,199 STONEY: Crickey! 541 00:12:30,280 --> 00:12:31,999 That's a little (BLEEP) dance! That's a dance. That's worth a dance. Hey! 542 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,839 That's a little (BLEEP) dance! That's a dance. That's worth a dance. Hey! 543 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:33,999 That's (BLEEP) beautiful. 544 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,679 That's (BLEEP) beautiful. 545 00:12:35,760 --> 00:12:35,999 Last week, the Geran Gang unearthed 546 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 Last week, the Geran Gang unearthed 547 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:38,479 Last week, the Geran Gang unearthed 548 00:12:38,560 --> 00:12:39,999 more than half the money they need 549 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,959 more than half the money they need 550 00:12:41,040 --> 00:12:41,999 to relocate and start mining in Middleton. 551 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,999 to relocate and start mining in Middleton. 552 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:44,399 to relocate and start mining in Middleton. 553 00:12:45,760 --> 00:12:45,999 But now that opal has dried up. 554 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999 But now that opal has dried up. 555 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,279 But now that opal has dried up. 556 00:12:48,360 --> 00:12:49,999 COL: Where there's one, there could be more. 557 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:50,999 COL: Where there's one, there could be more. 558 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:51,999 With their exploration permit expiring in one week, time is fast running out. 559 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,999 With their exploration permit expiring in one week, time is fast running out. 560 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,999 With their exploration permit expiring in one week, time is fast running out. 561 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,599 With their exploration permit expiring in one week, time is fast running out. 562 00:12:59,040 --> 00:12:59,999 Their hopes rest on an area they've named Plan B. 563 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,999 Their hopes rest on an area they've named Plan B. 564 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:02,879 Their hopes rest on an area they've named Plan B. 565 00:13:02,960 --> 00:13:03,999 We still need to try more in this area yet. 566 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,039 We still need to try more in this area yet. 567 00:13:05,120 --> 00:13:05,999 Yeah. 568 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,239 Yeah. 569 00:13:06,320 --> 00:13:07,999 Something's coming through there. 570 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,239 Something's coming through there. 571 00:13:08,320 --> 00:13:09,999 MARGARET: Plan B we're calling this to get some money together. 572 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,799 MARGARET: Plan B we're calling this to get some money together. 573 00:13:11,880 --> 00:13:11,999 It's nice shallow ground about eight foot deep. 574 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 It's nice shallow ground about eight foot deep. 575 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:14,359 It's nice shallow ground about eight foot deep. 576 00:13:14,440 --> 00:13:15,999 We're hoping it'll be low expenses 577 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:16,159 We're hoping it'll be low expenses 578 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:17,999 and we'll get some money together 579 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,199 and we'll get some money together 580 00:13:18,280 --> 00:13:19,999 and we'll head over to Middleton way. 581 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:21,999 Well, we're going to run out of time if we're here too long. 582 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,119 Well, we're going to run out of time if we're here too long. 583 00:13:25,000 --> 00:13:25,999 To add to the pressure, the team are a man down. 584 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 To add to the pressure, the team are a man down. 585 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,199 To add to the pressure, the team are a man down. 586 00:13:28,280 --> 00:13:29,999 Stoney's been called in for work... 587 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,079 Stoney's been called in for work... 588 00:13:30,160 --> 00:13:31,999 Well, you got to do what you got to do. 589 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,159 Well, you got to do what you got to do. 590 00:13:32,240 --> 00:13:33,999 ..mustering cattle. 591 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,039 ..mustering cattle. 592 00:13:34,120 --> 00:13:35,519 You can't just have a sickie 593 00:13:35,600 --> 00:13:35,999 and send someone else to do your job for the day. 594 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,919 and send someone else to do your job for the day. 595 00:13:43,920 --> 00:13:43,999 That's hard ground, that. 596 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,719 That's hard ground, that. 597 00:13:45,800 --> 00:13:45,999 COL: Yeah, she's scraping up this end. 598 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,799 COL: Yeah, she's scraping up this end. 599 00:13:47,880 --> 00:13:47,999 MARGARET: We've been moving the top stuff around this morning 600 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,999 MARGARET: We've been moving the top stuff around this morning 601 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:50,559 MARGARET: We've been moving the top stuff around this morning 602 00:13:50,640 --> 00:13:51,999 and now we'll start taking levels so we'll keep an eye on the rocks as they come out. 603 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 and now we'll start taking levels so we'll keep an eye on the rocks as they come out. 604 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,759 and now we'll start taking levels so we'll keep an eye on the rocks as they come out. 605 00:13:56,840 --> 00:13:57,999 Armed with handpicks, the team are hunting pancake opal - 606 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 Armed with handpicks, the team are hunting pancake opal - 607 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,479 Armed with handpicks, the team are hunting pancake opal - 608 00:14:00,560 --> 00:14:01,999 flat ironstone boulders fused to the concrete hard cap rock. 609 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 flat ironstone boulders fused to the concrete hard cap rock. 610 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,999 flat ironstone boulders fused to the concrete hard cap rock. 611 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,559 flat ironstone boulders fused to the concrete hard cap rock. 612 00:14:06,640 --> 00:14:07,999 This is a whole pancake I just picked up here. 613 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:08,759 This is a whole pancake I just picked up here. 614 00:14:08,840 --> 00:14:09,839 Yeah. 615 00:14:09,920 --> 00:14:09,999 Here's the type of rock here. Oh, yeah, that's the stuff what we're looking for. Yeah. 616 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,999 Here's the type of rock here. Oh, yeah, that's the stuff what we're looking for. Yeah. 617 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,999 Here's the type of rock here. Oh, yeah, that's the stuff what we're looking for. Yeah. 618 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:14,039 Here's the type of rock here. Oh, yeah, that's the stuff what we're looking for. Yeah. 619 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:15,999 The colourless opal trace has little value 620 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:16,879 The colourless opal trace has little value 621 00:14:16,960 --> 00:14:17,999 but if it turns to colour it can be worth up to $20,000 a gram. 622 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,999 but if it turns to colour it can be worth up to $20,000 a gram. 623 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,879 but if it turns to colour it can be worth up to $20,000 a gram. 624 00:14:21,960 --> 00:14:21,999 Yeah, if we can get a couple of pancakes like that... 625 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,999 Yeah, if we can get a couple of pancakes like that... 626 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,119 Yeah, if we can get a couple of pancakes like that... 627 00:14:25,200 --> 00:14:25,999 That'd be good. 628 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,879 That'd be good. 629 00:14:31,080 --> 00:14:31,999 ISAAC: It's like everything's just going so well and then all of a sudden, bang. 630 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 ISAAC: It's like everything's just going so well and then all of a sudden, bang. 631 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,919 ISAAC: It's like everything's just going so well and then all of a sudden, bang. 632 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:35,999 When you're digging out you hear it... Yeah, I... Clanking. 633 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,639 When you're digging out you hear it... Yeah, I... Clanking. 634 00:14:37,720 --> 00:14:37,999 It's one of the pins that holds the bucket up onto the machine. Is it? 635 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 It's one of the pins that holds the bucket up onto the machine. Is it? 636 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,559 It's one of the pins that holds the bucket up onto the machine. Is it? 637 00:14:41,640 --> 00:14:41,999 Yeah. A bolt and a nut is missing. 638 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,999 Yeah. A bolt and a nut is missing. 639 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:44,439 Yeah. A bolt and a nut is missing. 640 00:14:44,520 --> 00:14:45,999 Must have snapped off somewhere along the line there. Yeah. 641 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,199 Must have snapped off somewhere along the line there. Yeah. 642 00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:47,999 So we'll just have to go until I get a pin. 643 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,999 So we'll just have to go until I get a pin. 644 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:50,719 So we'll just have to go until I get a pin. 645 00:14:50,800 --> 00:14:51,999 In south western Queensland, a broken bolt has brought the Opal Whisperers' dig to a halt. 646 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,999 In south western Queensland, a broken bolt has brought the Opal Whisperers' dig to a halt. 647 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999 In south western Queensland, a broken bolt has brought the Opal Whisperers' dig to a halt. 648 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,479 In south western Queensland, a broken bolt has brought the Opal Whisperers' dig to a halt. 649 00:14:57,560 --> 00:14:57,999 Everything sort of relies on that machine running properly. 650 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,999 Everything sort of relies on that machine running properly. 651 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,719 Everything sort of relies on that machine running properly. 652 00:15:01,800 --> 00:15:01,999 Yeah, machine errors and machine breakdowns can really just end us. 653 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,999 Yeah, machine errors and machine breakdowns can really just end us. 654 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,159 Yeah, machine errors and machine breakdowns can really just end us. 655 00:15:05,240 --> 00:15:05,999 Dave! 656 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,159 Dave! 657 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:07,999 How'd you go, man? How are we looking? 658 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,439 How'd you go, man? How are we looking? 659 00:15:09,520 --> 00:15:09,999 We got a bit of luck today. I got the bolt. Oh, sick. 660 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,959 We got a bit of luck today. I got the bolt. Oh, sick. 661 00:15:12,040 --> 00:15:13,999 Lower the bucket down a bit. 662 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:14,319 Lower the bucket down a bit. 663 00:15:16,200 --> 00:15:17,999 It's not lining up. 664 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,119 It's not lining up. 665 00:15:18,200 --> 00:15:19,879 I'll move it. Oh, yeah, it is. Yep. 666 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:19,999 How's that? Yeah, she's moving well. We are in. 667 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,999 How's that? Yeah, she's moving well. We are in. 668 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,839 How's that? Yeah, she's moving well. We are in. 669 00:15:22,920 --> 00:15:23,999 You got it? We're in. We're in. Yes. 670 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,679 You got it? We're in. We're in. Yes. 671 00:15:25,760 --> 00:15:25,999 We're back in business. It's time to move some earth. 672 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,999 We're back in business. It's time to move some earth. 673 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:28,159 We're back in business. It's time to move some earth. 674 00:15:29,440 --> 00:15:29,999 Dave is using his 30 tonne excavator 675 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,999 Dave is using his 30 tonne excavator 676 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:32,399 Dave is using his 30 tonne excavator 677 00:15:32,480 --> 00:15:33,999 to expose the opal-bearing clay level 678 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:34,999 to expose the opal-bearing clay level 679 00:15:35,080 --> 00:15:35,999 15 metres below the surface, in the hunt for ironstone nuts. 680 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,999 15 metres below the surface, in the hunt for ironstone nuts. 681 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,999 15 metres below the surface, in the hunt for ironstone nuts. 682 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:40,479 15 metres below the surface, in the hunt for ironstone nuts. 683 00:15:40,560 --> 00:15:41,999 Ooh, there it is. 684 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,559 Ooh, there it is. 685 00:15:43,640 --> 00:15:43,999 It's so hot, aye. Yeah. 686 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,959 It's so hot, aye. Yeah. 687 00:15:48,160 --> 00:15:49,999 Hey, Davo, there's a fair bit of cloud coming over, aye. 688 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,479 Hey, Davo, there's a fair bit of cloud coming over, aye. 689 00:15:51,560 --> 00:15:51,999 Yeah. Check that out. I noticed that before. Yeah. 690 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,919 Yeah. Check that out. I noticed that before. Yeah. 691 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,279 It was blue sky earlier. 692 00:15:55,360 --> 00:15:55,999 So from scorching heat to (BLEEP) torrential rain. 693 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 So from scorching heat to (BLEEP) torrential rain. 694 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,399 So from scorching heat to (BLEEP) torrential rain. 695 00:15:58,480 --> 00:15:59,999 (THUNDER) Listen to that! 696 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,159 (THUNDER) Listen to that! 697 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:01,999 That's going to come down hard, aye. 698 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,279 That's going to come down hard, aye. 699 00:16:04,960 --> 00:16:05,999 At this time of year, thunderstorms from Queensland's tropical north 700 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 At this time of year, thunderstorms from Queensland's tropical north 701 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:08,879 At this time of year, thunderstorms from Queensland's tropical north 702 00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:09,999 can dump up to 200 millimetres of rain 703 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,839 can dump up to 200 millimetres of rain 704 00:16:11,920 --> 00:16:11,999 in just hours, threatening to flood Dave's open-cut mine. 705 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,999 in just hours, threatening to flood Dave's open-cut mine. 706 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,999 in just hours, threatening to flood Dave's open-cut mine. 707 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,599 in just hours, threatening to flood Dave's open-cut mine. 708 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:17,999 These rain clouds have come in really quick. 709 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,719 These rain clouds have come in really quick. 710 00:16:18,800 --> 00:16:19,999 Thunder's crazy. There's lightning in the sky. 711 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,639 Thunder's crazy. There's lightning in the sky. 712 00:16:21,720 --> 00:16:21,999 If we don't work through the rain and find everything we can now 713 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,999 If we don't work through the rain and find everything we can now 714 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,519 If we don't work through the rain and find everything we can now 715 00:16:24,600 --> 00:16:25,999 before that happens, we're in big trouble. That'll be it for the season. 716 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,999 before that happens, we're in big trouble. That'll be it for the season. 717 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,119 before that happens, we're in big trouble. That'll be it for the season. 718 00:16:28,200 --> 00:16:29,999 So we're in a rush here. 719 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,479 So we're in a rush here. 720 00:16:30,560 --> 00:16:31,999 Leave this. Leave it? 721 00:16:32,080 --> 00:16:33,999 Yeah. It's dangerous. 722 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,959 Yeah. It's dangerous. 723 00:16:35,040 --> 00:16:35,999 I'm just making a spot here cause I've found a very nice stone in the wall. 724 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,999 I'm just making a spot here cause I've found a very nice stone in the wall. 725 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,879 I'm just making a spot here cause I've found a very nice stone in the wall. 726 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:39,999 Stay away from the excavator. OK. It's dangerous. Let's get out of here. 727 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,999 Stay away from the excavator. OK. It's dangerous. Let's get out of here. 728 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,319 Stay away from the excavator. OK. It's dangerous. Let's get out of here. 729 00:16:42,400 --> 00:16:43,999 That excavator's solid steel. 730 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,039 That excavator's solid steel. 731 00:16:45,120 --> 00:16:45,999 That's a pure conductor. 732 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,559 That's a pure conductor. 733 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:47,999 Just get away from the excavator as quick as you can, as well. 734 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,439 Just get away from the excavator as quick as you can, as well. 735 00:16:49,520 --> 00:16:49,999 Oh, man, let's just hope this doesn't turn into a big swimming pool, aye. 736 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 Oh, man, let's just hope this doesn't turn into a big swimming pool, aye. 737 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,799 Oh, man, let's just hope this doesn't turn into a big swimming pool, aye. 738 00:16:52,880 --> 00:16:53,999 This could be the end for us, aye. 739 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,079 This could be the end for us, aye. 740 00:17:00,600 --> 00:17:01,999 All the water will just all run down into there. Yeah. Then we're screwed. Yeah. 741 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,999 All the water will just all run down into there. Yeah. Then we're screwed. Yeah. 742 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:04,199 All the water will just all run down into there. Yeah. Then we're screwed. Yeah. 743 00:17:07,120 --> 00:17:07,999 I wasn't counting on this. 744 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:08,639 I wasn't counting on this. 745 00:17:18,320 --> 00:17:19,999 ROD: Yeah, I can see what the problem is. 746 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:20,399 ROD: Yeah, I can see what the problem is. 747 00:17:20,480 --> 00:17:21,999 Where the intake line comes in to feed his tanks, 748 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,039 Where the intake line comes in to feed his tanks, 749 00:17:23,120 --> 00:17:23,999 all got mud and (BLEEP) all around it. 750 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,879 all got mud and (BLEEP) all around it. 751 00:17:25,960 --> 00:17:25,999 A dead bird in Les' shower tank could be the cause 752 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999 A dead bird in Les' shower tank could be the cause 753 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,999 A dead bird in Les' shower tank could be the cause 754 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,279 A dead bird in Les' shower tank could be the cause 755 00:17:30,360 --> 00:17:31,999 of the mystery illness that's put him in hospital. 756 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,919 of the mystery illness that's put him in hospital. 757 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 What I'll do is, I'll drain the water out of this and put fresh water in it 758 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,999 What I'll do is, I'll drain the water out of this and put fresh water in it 759 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:38,039 What I'll do is, I'll drain the water out of this and put fresh water in it 760 00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:39,999 so that the dead bird water's gone. 761 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,439 so that the dead bird water's gone. 762 00:17:41,520 --> 00:17:41,999 That's the best I can do, I think. 763 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,959 That's the best I can do, I think. 764 00:17:44,040 --> 00:17:45,999 Everybody thinks living off the grid's a real romantic way to live but it's tough. 765 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,999 Everybody thinks living off the grid's a real romantic way to live but it's tough. 766 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,519 Everybody thinks living off the grid's a real romantic way to live but it's tough. 767 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:49,999 You got to do everything yourself. 768 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,839 You got to do everything yourself. 769 00:17:51,920 --> 00:17:51,999 You can't just switch on a switch or turn on a tap. 770 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,999 You can't just switch on a switch or turn on a tap. 771 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,319 You can't just switch on a switch or turn on a tap. 772 00:17:55,400 --> 00:17:55,999 This is what it's really like. 773 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,999 This is what it's really like. 774 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:58,319 This is what it's really like. 775 00:17:59,800 --> 00:17:59,999 A bit of fresh water up there, a bit of a clean-out 776 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,999 A bit of fresh water up there, a bit of a clean-out 777 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,439 A bit of fresh water up there, a bit of a clean-out 778 00:18:03,520 --> 00:18:03,999 and I think that'll fix his hot water problem. 779 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,999 and I think that'll fix his hot water problem. 780 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,359 and I think that'll fix his hot water problem. 781 00:18:08,960 --> 00:18:09,999 Finally, four kilometres away, Rod can resume the hunt for opal alone. 782 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999 Finally, four kilometres away, Rod can resume the hunt for opal alone. 783 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 Finally, four kilometres away, Rod can resume the hunt for opal alone. 784 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,399 Finally, four kilometres away, Rod can resume the hunt for opal alone. 785 00:18:14,480 --> 00:18:15,999 Ploughboys is still kicking our arse like it always does. 786 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 Ploughboys is still kicking our arse like it always does. 787 00:18:18,080 --> 00:18:19,999 We were expecting to find a lot of money there and we haven't. 788 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,999 We were expecting to find a lot of money there and we haven't. 789 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,159 We were expecting to find a lot of money there and we haven't. 790 00:18:27,360 --> 00:18:27,999 I'm just going to have to test these belts before I go underground. 791 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,999 I'm just going to have to test these belts before I go underground. 792 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,879 I'm just going to have to test these belts before I go underground. 793 00:18:30,960 --> 00:18:31,999 They flipped off on us the other day so I just got to test them. 794 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,999 They flipped off on us the other day so I just got to test them. 795 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:34,599 They flipped off on us the other day so I just got to test them. 796 00:18:34,680 --> 00:18:35,999 (WAILING) 797 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,839 (WAILING) 798 00:18:37,920 --> 00:18:37,999 She's no good. (BLEEP) 799 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,999 She's no good. (BLEEP) 800 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:40,719 She's no good. (BLEEP) 801 00:18:40,800 --> 00:18:41,999 See, what's happened is, this belt here keeps twisting. 802 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,959 See, what's happened is, this belt here keeps twisting. 803 00:18:44,040 --> 00:18:45,359 See, it's the wrong way. 804 00:18:45,440 --> 00:18:45,999 It'll twist and then pop the other belts off. 805 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,999 It'll twist and then pop the other belts off. 806 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,759 It'll twist and then pop the other belts off. 807 00:18:48,840 --> 00:18:49,999 I can't get any more of these belts. 808 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,279 I can't get any more of these belts. 809 00:18:51,360 --> 00:18:51,999 They're waiting for them to come in to Australia. 810 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,599 They're waiting for them to come in to Australia. 811 00:18:53,680 --> 00:18:53,999 Does it ever stop? 812 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,999 Does it ever stop? 813 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,479 Does it ever stop? 814 00:18:56,560 --> 00:18:57,999 Brand-new (BLEEP) gear and we're still having troubles with it. 815 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,999 Brand-new (BLEEP) gear and we're still having troubles with it. 816 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,319 Brand-new (BLEEP) gear and we're still having troubles with it. 817 00:19:00,400 --> 00:19:01,999 The blower's belts turn a huge extraction fan 818 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,999 The blower's belts turn a huge extraction fan 819 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:04,959 The blower's belts turn a huge extraction fan 820 00:19:05,040 --> 00:19:05,999 which sucks up waste dirt from the underground mine 821 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,999 which sucks up waste dirt from the underground mine 822 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:08,159 which sucks up waste dirt from the underground mine 823 00:19:08,240 --> 00:19:09,999 and drops it into a waiting dump truck. 824 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,719 and drops it into a waiting dump truck. 825 00:19:14,560 --> 00:19:15,999 The problem with not having my blower going is, I can only get so much dirt on the ground. 826 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,999 The problem with not having my blower going is, I can only get so much dirt on the ground. 827 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,279 The problem with not having my blower going is, I can only get so much dirt on the ground. 828 00:19:19,360 --> 00:19:19,999 Once I get a great big pile of dirt on the ground, you can't move down there. 829 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,999 Once I get a great big pile of dirt on the ground, you can't move down there. 830 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,999 Once I get a great big pile of dirt on the ground, you can't move down there. 831 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,159 Once I get a great big pile of dirt on the ground, you can't move down there. 832 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:25,999 I got Les out, 833 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,159 I got Les out, 834 00:19:27,240 --> 00:19:27,999 I got the problem of not finding any opal to hit our season target. 835 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,999 I got the problem of not finding any opal to hit our season target. 836 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 I got the problem of not finding any opal to hit our season target. 837 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:32,159 I got the problem of not finding any opal to hit our season target. 838 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:33,999 We're way behind on that. 839 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:34,319 We're way behind on that. 840 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,839 It just keeps building up on you. 841 00:19:37,920 --> 00:19:37,999 One thing after another after another. 842 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,959 One thing after another after another. 843 00:19:40,040 --> 00:19:41,999 You solve one problem and the next one comes along, you know, 844 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,239 You solve one problem and the next one comes along, you know, 845 00:19:43,320 --> 00:19:43,999 and that's what it's been like here in Ploughboys. 846 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,999 and that's what it's been like here in Ploughboys. 847 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:46,119 and that's what it's been like here in Ploughboys. 848 00:19:47,680 --> 00:19:47,999 It's a hard place, this, I can tell you. 849 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 It's a hard place, this, I can tell you. 850 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,519 It's a hard place, this, I can tell you. 851 00:19:56,920 --> 00:19:57,999 GREG: I'll see what today brings. 852 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,719 GREG: I'll see what today brings. 853 00:19:59,800 --> 00:19:59,999 I'll fire this up, aye. 854 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,519 I'll fire this up, aye. 855 00:20:01,600 --> 00:20:01,999 Yeah, mate. I'll just have a look over here and see what we see. 856 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 Yeah, mate. I'll just have a look over here and see what we see. 857 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,319 Yeah, mate. I'll just have a look over here and see what we see. 858 00:20:06,880 --> 00:20:07,999 The Geran Gang are racing to find opal 859 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,199 The Geran Gang are racing to find opal 860 00:20:09,280 --> 00:20:09,999 before their exploration permit expires in one week, 861 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,999 before their exploration permit expires in one week, 862 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,079 before their exploration permit expires in one week, 863 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:13,999 in the hope it'll pay for a 200 kilometre relocation. 864 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999 in the hope it'll pay for a 200 kilometre relocation. 865 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,719 in the hope it'll pay for a 200 kilometre relocation. 866 00:20:17,800 --> 00:20:17,999 We're just test trenching to see how this little strip of ground's going. 867 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,999 We're just test trenching to see how this little strip of ground's going. 868 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,999 We're just test trenching to see how this little strip of ground's going. 869 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,199 We're just test trenching to see how this little strip of ground's going. 870 00:20:22,280 --> 00:20:23,999 She's got nice new sharp teeth so we've got a chance. 871 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,399 She's got nice new sharp teeth so we've got a chance. 872 00:20:25,480 --> 00:20:25,999 It's going to be pretty hard on the gear. 873 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 It's going to be pretty hard on the gear. 874 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,479 It's going to be pretty hard on the gear. 875 00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:31,999 (HEAVY SCRAPING) 876 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,999 (HEAVY SCRAPING) 877 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,479 (HEAVY SCRAPING) 878 00:20:34,560 --> 00:20:35,999 I could hear Greg crunching. 879 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,319 I could hear Greg crunching. 880 00:20:36,400 --> 00:20:37,999 It is really the hardest ground we've seen. 881 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,639 It is really the hardest ground we've seen. 882 00:20:41,120 --> 00:20:41,999 We don't want to break a tooth or suddenly the whole show comes to a stop. 883 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 We don't want to break a tooth or suddenly the whole show comes to a stop. 884 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,559 We don't want to break a tooth or suddenly the whole show comes to a stop. 885 00:20:49,720 --> 00:20:49,999 We got to have a good look at everything that comes out. 886 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,999 We got to have a good look at everything that comes out. 887 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,239 We got to have a good look at everything that comes out. 888 00:20:52,320 --> 00:20:53,999 Don't be afraid to turn the machine off and have a good look. It's very important. 889 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,999 Don't be afraid to turn the machine off and have a good look. It's very important. 890 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:56,839 Don't be afraid to turn the machine off and have a good look. It's very important. 891 00:20:56,920 --> 00:20:57,999 The team are prospecting for boulder opal, 892 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,999 The team are prospecting for boulder opal, 893 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,119 The team are prospecting for boulder opal, 894 00:21:01,200 --> 00:21:01,999 forming inside unusually flat rocks known as pancakes. 895 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,999 forming inside unusually flat rocks known as pancakes. 896 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,719 forming inside unusually flat rocks known as pancakes. 897 00:21:05,800 --> 00:21:05,999 Fused to the cap rock, detaching them means hammering them apart by hand. 898 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,999 Fused to the cap rock, detaching them means hammering them apart by hand. 899 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,999 Fused to the cap rock, detaching them means hammering them apart by hand. 900 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,199 Fused to the cap rock, detaching them means hammering them apart by hand. 901 00:21:13,280 --> 00:21:13,999 Here's our pancakes. 902 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,239 Here's our pancakes. 903 00:21:15,320 --> 00:21:15,999 Stuck hard up to that cap rock. 904 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,999 Stuck hard up to that cap rock. 905 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,719 Stuck hard up to that cap rock. 906 00:21:18,800 --> 00:21:19,999 So we've got to strip off that layer, have a look. 907 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,879 So we've got to strip off that layer, have a look. 908 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:23,999 Temperatures are beginning to hit a dangerous 40 degrees Celsius. 909 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 Temperatures are beginning to hit a dangerous 40 degrees Celsius. 910 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:27,999 Temperatures are beginning to hit a dangerous 40 degrees Celsius. 911 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:28,399 Temperatures are beginning to hit a dangerous 40 degrees Celsius. 912 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:29,999 Under these conditions, 2.5 litres of fluid can be lost in an hour, 913 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 Under these conditions, 2.5 litres of fluid can be lost in an hour, 914 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,039 Under these conditions, 2.5 litres of fluid can be lost in an hour, 915 00:21:33,120 --> 00:21:33,999 making dehydration a deadly risk. 916 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999 making dehydration a deadly risk. 917 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,199 making dehydration a deadly risk. 918 00:21:37,280 --> 00:21:37,999 It's hot work. 919 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:38,879 It's hot work. 920 00:21:38,960 --> 00:21:39,999 No shade, breaking rocks. 921 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,759 No shade, breaking rocks. 922 00:21:41,840 --> 00:21:41,999 Like solid cement, reinforced concrete. 923 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,999 Like solid cement, reinforced concrete. 924 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,999 Like solid cement, reinforced concrete. 925 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:46,079 Like solid cement, reinforced concrete. 926 00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:47,999 We got to do the hard yards. 927 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,439 We got to do the hard yards. 928 00:21:48,520 --> 00:21:49,999 We got to cop a few flies and a couple of sprained elbows and wrists and things. 929 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,999 We got to cop a few flies and a couple of sprained elbows and wrists and things. 930 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,439 We got to cop a few flies and a couple of sprained elbows and wrists and things. 931 00:21:53,520 --> 00:21:53,999 It's just, you know, part of the game. 932 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,999 It's just, you know, part of the game. 933 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:56,399 It's just, you know, part of the game. 934 00:21:56,480 --> 00:21:57,999 But you've got to do this to achieve your dreams. 935 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,159 But you've got to do this to achieve your dreams. 936 00:21:59,240 --> 00:21:59,999 You can't just sit there and dream about it. 937 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,719 You can't just sit there and dream about it. 938 00:22:09,640 --> 00:22:09,999 Oh! It looks like she's throwing up oil there, Greg. 939 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 Oh! It looks like she's throwing up oil there, Greg. 940 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,559 Oh! It looks like she's throwing up oil there, Greg. 941 00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:13,999 Eh? Bit of a spray just there. 942 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 Eh? Bit of a spray just there. 943 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,319 Eh? Bit of a spray just there. 944 00:22:16,400 --> 00:22:17,999 Oh, yeah, look, it's dripping. That's no (BLEEP) good. 945 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,279 Oh, yeah, look, it's dripping. That's no (BLEEP) good. 946 00:22:19,360 --> 00:22:19,999 Oh! Can you see where it's coming from? 947 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,999 Oh! Can you see where it's coming from? 948 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,599 Oh! Can you see where it's coming from? 949 00:22:22,680 --> 00:22:23,999 I'll have to shut her down and we'll have a look at it, eh? 950 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,639 I'll have to shut her down and we'll have a look at it, eh? 951 00:22:25,720 --> 00:22:25,999 She might have blown a seal. I'll turn her off, eh? 952 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,999 She might have blown a seal. I'll turn her off, eh? 953 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:28,399 She might have blown a seal. I'll turn her off, eh? 954 00:22:35,560 --> 00:22:35,999 The soil looks dry enough down here, doesn't it? 955 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,999 The soil looks dry enough down here, doesn't it? 956 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,359 The soil looks dry enough down here, doesn't it? 957 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:39,999 Yeah. It it looks like it didn't rain much when we left. 958 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,559 Yeah. It it looks like it didn't rain much when we left. 959 00:22:43,200 --> 00:22:43,999 After a tropical storm forced them off their mine, 960 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,999 After a tropical storm forced them off their mine, 961 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:46,359 After a tropical storm forced them off their mine, 962 00:22:46,440 --> 00:22:47,999 the Opal Whisperers are back to work 963 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,519 the Opal Whisperers are back to work 964 00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:49,999 hunting for the missing part of a prized Yowah nut 965 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,759 hunting for the missing part of a prized Yowah nut 966 00:22:51,840 --> 00:22:51,999 Dave found yesterday. 967 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,799 Dave found yesterday. 968 00:22:53,880 --> 00:22:53,999 We're looking for the other half of the beautiful crystal eye kernel 969 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999 We're looking for the other half of the beautiful crystal eye kernel 970 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,919 We're looking for the other half of the beautiful crystal eye kernel 971 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,999 that Dave chipped out of the wall here. 972 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,319 that Dave chipped out of the wall here. 973 00:23:00,400 --> 00:23:01,999 So the bigger half of the nut 974 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:02,719 So the bigger half of the nut 975 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:03,999 which should be buried in around all in here somewhere, 976 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 which should be buried in around all in here somewhere, 977 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,039 which should be buried in around all in here somewhere, 978 00:23:06,120 --> 00:23:07,999 so we just got to carefully go through this dirt 979 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:08,919 so we just got to carefully go through this dirt 980 00:23:09,000 --> 00:23:09,999 and hopefully find it. 981 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,479 and hopefully find it. 982 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:11,999 It's a little bit like a treasure hunt. 983 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,439 It's a little bit like a treasure hunt. 984 00:23:15,280 --> 00:23:15,999 Oh, here's a nut. Is it the one we're looking for? 985 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,999 Oh, here's a nut. Is it the one we're looking for? 986 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,279 Oh, here's a nut. Is it the one we're looking for? 987 00:23:19,360 --> 00:23:19,999 Just scrape it and see if it's the right one. 988 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,439 Just scrape it and see if it's the right one. 989 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:23,999 Yeah, we found it. Yay! 990 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,039 Yeah, we found it. Yay! 991 00:23:25,120 --> 00:23:25,999 There's a nice little line in there. 992 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:26,959 There's a nice little line in there. 993 00:23:27,040 --> 00:23:27,999 That was worth looking for. Wow! 994 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:28,919 That was worth looking for. Wow! 995 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:29,999 So this is the other half of a beautiful crystal eye kernel 996 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 So this is the other half of a beautiful crystal eye kernel 997 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:32,879 So this is the other half of a beautiful crystal eye kernel 998 00:23:32,960 --> 00:23:33,999 that Dave found yesterday. So you've got the blue green eye kernel 999 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,999 that Dave found yesterday. So you've got the blue green eye kernel 1000 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,199 that Dave found yesterday. So you've got the blue green eye kernel 1001 00:23:36,280 --> 00:23:37,999 and then running around the outside, there's a nice red skin. 1002 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999 and then running around the outside, there's a nice red skin. 1003 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,399 and then running around the outside, there's a nice red skin. 1004 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:41,999 That's proof, you know, that Dave's mine is really productive 1005 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,679 That's proof, you know, that Dave's mine is really productive 1006 00:23:43,760 --> 00:23:43,999 so we're really lucky. We're privileged to be a part of this. 1007 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,999 so we're really lucky. We're privileged to be a part of this. 1008 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:46,679 so we're really lucky. We're privileged to be a part of this. 1009 00:23:48,560 --> 00:23:49,999 Can't get complacent. There's a lot of work to do. 1010 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,839 Can't get complacent. There's a lot of work to do. 1011 00:23:50,920 --> 00:23:51,999 We've got a long way to go to meet our budget. 1012 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,399 We've got a long way to go to meet our budget. 1013 00:23:53,480 --> 00:23:53,999 We got to (BLEEP) get back in there. 1014 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,719 We got to (BLEEP) get back in there. 1015 00:23:55,800 --> 00:23:55,999 Everywhere we're looking, 1016 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,759 Everywhere we're looking, 1017 00:23:57,840 --> 00:23:57,999 if we just rubble through for a few seconds, 1018 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,999 if we just rubble through for a few seconds, 1019 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,159 if we just rubble through for a few seconds, 1020 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:01,999 we're pulling out one, two, three nuts. 1021 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:02,159 we're pulling out one, two, three nuts. 1022 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:03,999 Yeah, we're sort of coming into a... 1023 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,399 Yeah, we're sort of coming into a... 1024 00:24:05,480 --> 00:24:05,999 a pocket here. 1025 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,959 a pocket here. 1026 00:24:07,040 --> 00:24:07,999 Most of the nuts now are making colour. 1027 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,719 Most of the nuts now are making colour. 1028 00:24:09,800 --> 00:24:09,999 How many do you think's in there? 1029 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,919 How many do you think's in there? 1030 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,999 Sort of get... 300? 1031 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:14,479 Sort of get... 300? 1032 00:24:14,560 --> 00:24:15,999 300, a fair few, yeah. 1033 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,679 300, a fair few, yeah. 1034 00:24:16,760 --> 00:24:17,999 Guys, we must have been here filling up this bucket for about 30 minutes 1035 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,999 Guys, we must have been here filling up this bucket for about 30 minutes 1036 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,119 Guys, we must have been here filling up this bucket for about 30 minutes 1037 00:24:21,200 --> 00:24:21,999 and we reckon we have about 300 Yowah nuts. 1038 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,999 and we reckon we have about 300 Yowah nuts. 1039 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,519 and we reckon we have about 300 Yowah nuts. 1040 00:24:24,600 --> 00:24:25,999 It's a good sign where everything's mineralised 1041 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 It's a good sign where everything's mineralised 1042 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,279 It's a good sign where everything's mineralised 1043 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:29,999 and it's all come down to the level into the nuts. 1044 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,999 and it's all come down to the level into the nuts. 1045 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,119 and it's all come down to the level into the nuts. 1046 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:33,999 It seems to be diving down, 1047 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:34,759 It seems to be diving down, 1048 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:35,999 so we could be heading into a reasonably a good sized pocket. 1049 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,999 so we could be heading into a reasonably a good sized pocket. 1050 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:38,679 so we could be heading into a reasonably a good sized pocket. 1051 00:24:38,760 --> 00:24:39,999 So that's where the opal would have come down from? 1052 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,159 So that's where the opal would have come down from? 1053 00:24:41,240 --> 00:24:41,999 Where the opal's all come down. And it's all criss-crossing in here. 1054 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,999 Where the opal's all come down. And it's all criss-crossing in here. 1055 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:44,519 Where the opal's all come down. And it's all criss-crossing in here. 1056 00:24:44,600 --> 00:24:45,879 It's a very good sign. 1057 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:47,999 Millions of years ago 1058 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,999 Millions of years ago 1059 00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:49,999 silica-rich water drained through cracks in the earth, 1060 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,999 silica-rich water drained through cracks in the earth, 1061 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,199 silica-rich water drained through cracks in the earth, 1062 00:24:52,280 --> 00:24:53,999 seeping into semi-porous ironstone rocks 1063 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,279 seeping into semi-porous ironstone rocks 1064 00:24:55,360 --> 00:24:55,999 to create a type of boulder opal known as the Yowah Nut. 1065 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,999 to create a type of boulder opal known as the Yowah Nut. 1066 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 to create a type of boulder opal known as the Yowah Nut. 1067 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,359 to create a type of boulder opal known as the Yowah Nut. 1068 00:25:00,440 --> 00:25:01,999 All the slides are pointing there, all the gypsum is pointing there. 1069 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,999 All the slides are pointing there, all the gypsum is pointing there. 1070 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,159 All the slides are pointing there, all the gypsum is pointing there. 1071 00:25:04,240 --> 00:25:05,999 It's almost like a sign saying dig here. 1072 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,319 It's almost like a sign saying dig here. 1073 00:25:07,400 --> 00:25:07,999 To be coming into a a pocket is the ultimate dream. 1074 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,999 To be coming into a a pocket is the ultimate dream. 1075 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999 To be coming into a a pocket is the ultimate dream. 1076 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,599 To be coming into a a pocket is the ultimate dream. 1077 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:13,999 We could be three feet away from a fortune. 1078 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,039 We could be three feet away from a fortune. 1079 00:25:15,120 --> 00:25:15,999 From a fortune, yeah. Wow. 1080 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,119 From a fortune, yeah. Wow. 1081 00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:17,999 We're not smashing any nuts open at all now 1082 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,999 We're not smashing any nuts open at all now 1083 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:20,079 We're not smashing any nuts open at all now 1084 00:25:20,160 --> 00:25:21,999 because Dave's on to a really, really good spot here 1085 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,199 because Dave's on to a really, really good spot here 1086 00:25:23,280 --> 00:25:23,999 and any one of them could have a beautiful crystallised centre in it 1087 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,999 and any one of them could have a beautiful crystallised centre in it 1088 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,039 and any one of them could have a beautiful crystallised centre in it 1089 00:25:27,120 --> 00:25:27,999 so the last thing we want to do is destroy what we've worked so hard to find. 1090 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,999 so the last thing we want to do is destroy what we've worked so hard to find. 1091 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,039 so the last thing we want to do is destroy what we've worked so hard to find. 1092 00:25:32,600 --> 00:25:33,999 Oh, look at that! That's a massive nut. 1093 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,159 Oh, look at that! That's a massive nut. 1094 00:25:35,240 --> 00:25:35,999 I was chipping away on this nut down here. 1095 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,279 I was chipping away on this nut down here. 1096 00:25:37,360 --> 00:25:37,999 It's got colour in the wall. It's a nice big nut. On the skin of it, 1097 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,999 It's got colour in the wall. It's a nice big nut. On the skin of it, 1098 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,679 It's got colour in the wall. It's a nice big nut. On the skin of it, 1099 00:25:40,760 --> 00:25:41,999 I seen it was a nice blue green purply colour matrix 1100 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,999 I seen it was a nice blue green purply colour matrix 1101 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,359 I seen it was a nice blue green purply colour matrix 1102 00:25:44,440 --> 00:25:45,999 and that green blue there is top quality opal. 1103 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,279 and that green blue there is top quality opal. 1104 00:25:47,360 --> 00:25:47,999 So I got to go slowly around it. 1105 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 So I got to go slowly around it. 1106 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:50,319 So I got to go slowly around it. 1107 00:25:50,400 --> 00:25:51,999 That could be, you know, 1108 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:52,959 That could be, you know, 1109 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:53,999 a very good piece. Don't want to destroy it. There it is. 1110 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999 a very good piece. Don't want to destroy it. There it is. 1111 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,199 a very good piece. Don't want to destroy it. There it is. 1112 00:25:57,280 --> 00:25:57,999 Wow! Look at the skin on that. 1113 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,879 Wow! Look at the skin on that. 1114 00:25:59,960 --> 00:25:59,999 Well, see the skin on it. See that's very nice skin in there. 1115 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,999 Well, see the skin on it. See that's very nice skin in there. 1116 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:02,879 Well, see the skin on it. See that's very nice skin in there. 1117 00:26:02,960 --> 00:26:03,999 Green, blue. It's incredible. 1118 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,159 Green, blue. It's incredible. 1119 00:26:05,240 --> 00:26:05,999 Top matrix opal. It's looking very good as we go down. Yeah, mate. 1120 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,999 Top matrix opal. It's looking very good as we go down. Yeah, mate. 1121 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,679 Top matrix opal. It's looking very good as we go down. Yeah, mate. 1122 00:26:09,760 --> 00:26:09,999 It's just getting better. Yep. 1123 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,479 It's just getting better. Yep. 1124 00:26:11,560 --> 00:26:11,999 That's the best matrix you can get. 1125 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,199 That's the best matrix you can get. 1126 00:26:14,720 --> 00:26:15,999 So it's started with purples but now we're into blues 1127 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,719 So it's started with purples but now we're into blues 1128 00:26:17,800 --> 00:26:17,999 and then it went black ironstone 1129 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,999 and then it went black ironstone 1130 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:20,479 and then it went black ironstone 1131 00:26:20,560 --> 00:26:21,999 and now we've got red on black. Yep. 1132 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,319 and now we've got red on black. Yep. 1133 00:26:22,400 --> 00:26:23,999 We didn't really realise what we're getting ourselves... No way. 1134 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,519 We didn't really realise what we're getting ourselves... No way. 1135 00:26:25,600 --> 00:26:25,999 And Dave asked us to help out. We're so glad he did. Yeah. 1136 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,999 And Dave asked us to help out. We're so glad he did. Yeah. 1137 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:28,519 And Dave asked us to help out. We're so glad he did. Yeah. 1138 00:26:28,600 --> 00:26:29,999 He's a legend. I want to kiss him. Mwah! 1139 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:30,999 He's a legend. I want to kiss him. Mwah! 1140 00:26:31,080 --> 00:26:31,999 (LAUGHTER) 1141 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,839 (LAUGHTER) 1142 00:26:38,280 --> 00:26:39,999 Righto, let's find the old fella some opal. 1143 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,759 Righto, let's find the old fella some opal. 1144 00:26:43,040 --> 00:26:43,999 If in doubt, rip it out. 1145 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:44,679 If in doubt, rip it out. 1146 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:45,999 With a mystery illness forcing his mining partner, Les, 1147 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,999 With a mystery illness forcing his mining partner, Les, 1148 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,599 With a mystery illness forcing his mining partner, Les, 1149 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:49,999 to see a doctor, 1150 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:50,319 to see a doctor, 1151 00:26:50,400 --> 00:26:51,999 Rod is singlehandedly trying to resurrect the Bushmen's season. 1152 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,999 Rod is singlehandedly trying to resurrect the Bushmen's season. 1153 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,639 Rod is singlehandedly trying to resurrect the Bushmen's season. 1154 00:26:57,200 --> 00:26:57,999 We're at the sharp end at the moment. 1155 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,279 We're at the sharp end at the moment. 1156 00:26:59,360 --> 00:26:59,999 We really have to find something. 1157 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,999 We really have to find something. 1158 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:02,399 We really have to find something. 1159 00:27:02,480 --> 00:27:03,999 Have a look at what was in there. 1160 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:04,679 Have a look at what was in there. 1161 00:27:04,760 --> 00:27:05,999 It's where you miss the second person, you know. 1162 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,919 It's where you miss the second person, you know. 1163 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,999 I've got to keep walking up and checking I'm not busting anything up. 1164 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,159 I've got to keep walking up and checking I'm not busting anything up. 1165 00:27:11,240 --> 00:27:11,999 Blower's broken down, Les is broken down. 1166 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,799 Blower's broken down, Les is broken down. 1167 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:13,999 We're way off our (BLEEP) season target. 1168 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,999 We're way off our (BLEEP) season target. 1169 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,199 We're way off our (BLEEP) season target. 1170 00:27:17,280 --> 00:27:17,999 I'm pretty worried Les might be... sort of come to the end of his run. 1171 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999 I'm pretty worried Les might be... sort of come to the end of his run. 1172 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,999 I'm pretty worried Les might be... sort of come to the end of his run. 1173 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:22,679 I'm pretty worried Les might be... sort of come to the end of his run. 1174 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:23,999 He's not been himself. 1175 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,879 He's not been himself. 1176 00:27:24,960 --> 00:27:25,999 He is, you know, in his mid-seventies. 1177 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,479 He is, you know, in his mid-seventies. 1178 00:27:27,560 --> 00:27:27,999 Righto. 1179 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,519 Righto. 1180 00:27:29,600 --> 00:27:29,999 He's had a hard life, you know, 1181 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,359 He's had a hard life, you know, 1182 00:27:31,440 --> 00:27:31,999 and that hard life, I guess, 1183 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:32,959 and that hard life, I guess, 1184 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:33,999 it's gonna catch up with you sooner or later. 1185 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,079 it's gonna catch up with you sooner or later. 1186 00:27:36,800 --> 00:27:37,999 We'll see what's there. 1187 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,839 We'll see what's there. 1188 00:27:40,800 --> 00:27:41,999 Better have a look at that. 1189 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,239 Better have a look at that. 1190 00:27:43,840 --> 00:27:43,999 Yeah, got to have a good look. 1191 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,599 Yeah, got to have a good look. 1192 00:27:45,680 --> 00:27:45,999 The old fella will (BLEEP) get up me if I don't. 1193 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,999 The old fella will (BLEEP) get up me if I don't. 1194 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,279 The old fella will (BLEEP) get up me if I don't. 1195 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:49,999 That's got nothing in him. 1196 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,679 That's got nothing in him. 1197 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,999 I've been following this big fault all the way down through here 1198 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,159 I've been following this big fault all the way down through here 1199 00:27:57,240 --> 00:27:57,999 and it's just been looking better and better, 1200 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,799 and it's just been looking better and better, 1201 00:27:59,880 --> 00:27:59,999 and I reckon where these two faults were gonna meet 1202 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999 and I reckon where these two faults were gonna meet 1203 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:02,279 and I reckon where these two faults were gonna meet 1204 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:03,999 I hit it and they're just starting to meet. 1205 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:04,839 I hit it and they're just starting to meet. 1206 00:28:04,920 --> 00:28:05,999 I'm gonna take that. That's what I'm gonna get now. 1207 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,759 I'm gonna take that. That's what I'm gonna get now. 1208 00:28:20,600 --> 00:28:21,999 Righto, let's see what we got here. 1209 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,599 Righto, let's see what we got here. 1210 00:28:22,680 --> 00:28:23,999 Oh, a little bit of colour there. 1211 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,079 Oh, a little bit of colour there. 1212 00:28:25,160 --> 00:28:25,999 Ooh, there's another good bit. Look. 1213 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,319 Ooh, there's another good bit. Look. 1214 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:27,999 Oh-ho, look at that bit. 1215 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,679 Oh-ho, look at that bit. 1216 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:29,999 Dark base too, colour right through it. 1217 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 Dark base too, colour right through it. 1218 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,639 Dark base too, colour right through it. 1219 00:28:33,720 --> 00:28:33,999 Ooh, there's more, look. Again, colour goes all around him. 1220 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,999 Ooh, there's more, look. Again, colour goes all around him. 1221 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,239 Ooh, there's more, look. Again, colour goes all around him. 1222 00:28:37,320 --> 00:28:37,999 I'm onto a few bob here. This is good. 1223 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,559 I'm onto a few bob here. This is good. 1224 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:39,999 I don't think this is gonna be the retirement patch, 1225 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999 I don't think this is gonna be the retirement patch, 1226 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,159 I don't think this is gonna be the retirement patch, 1227 00:28:42,240 --> 00:28:43,999 but it's a (BLEEP) good patch. 1228 00:28:44,080 --> 00:28:45,999 That's (BLEEP) beautiful. 1229 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:46,079 That's (BLEEP) beautiful. 1230 00:28:46,160 --> 00:28:47,999 I come down here (BLEEP) dragging me arse 1231 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,879 I come down here (BLEEP) dragging me arse 1232 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:49,999 cos the blower's stopped 1233 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:50,639 cos the blower's stopped 1234 00:28:50,720 --> 00:28:51,999 and then I've put one push into the wall and hit opal. 1235 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 and then I've put one push into the wall and hit opal. 1236 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,279 and then I've put one push into the wall and hit opal. 1237 00:28:54,360 --> 00:28:55,999 You know, that's how quick your luck can change. 1238 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,399 You know, that's how quick your luck can change. 1239 00:28:57,480 --> 00:28:57,999 Oh-ho-ho! There it is. 1240 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,799 Oh-ho-ho! There it is. 1241 00:28:59,880 --> 00:28:59,999 It's big and it's cheesy. Look at that! 1242 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,999 It's big and it's cheesy. Look at that! 1243 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,239 It's big and it's cheesy. Look at that! 1244 00:29:03,320 --> 00:29:03,999 Look at that! 1245 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,559 Look at that! 1246 00:29:05,640 --> 00:29:05,999 Everything that's gone wrong 1247 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,439 Everything that's gone wrong 1248 00:29:07,520 --> 00:29:07,999 and then I'm finally finding a bit of decent colour. 1249 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,999 and then I'm finally finding a bit of decent colour. 1250 00:29:10,080 --> 00:29:11,759 There's a few dollars in this. 1251 00:29:11,840 --> 00:29:11,999 That's a beautiful piece of colour there. 1252 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 That's a beautiful piece of colour there. 1253 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:14,239 That's a beautiful piece of colour there. 1254 00:29:14,320 --> 00:29:15,999 The old fella, he's crook as 1255 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:16,319 The old fella, he's crook as 1256 00:29:16,400 --> 00:29:17,999 and to show him this bit of colour, he's gonna be happy as. 1257 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,999 and to show him this bit of colour, he's gonna be happy as. 1258 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,479 and to show him this bit of colour, he's gonna be happy as. 1259 00:29:29,280 --> 00:29:29,999 Oh, look, she's dripping everywhere. Yeah. 1260 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,719 Oh, look, she's dripping everywhere. Yeah. 1261 00:29:31,800 --> 00:29:31,999 I hope it's not a (BLEEP) cracked pipe or anything like that 1262 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,999 I hope it's not a (BLEEP) cracked pipe or anything like that 1263 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,479 I hope it's not a (BLEEP) cracked pipe or anything like that 1264 00:29:34,560 --> 00:29:35,999 or it'll hold us up. 1265 00:29:36,080 --> 00:29:37,999 Over 100 kilometres from the nearest town, 1266 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,279 Over 100 kilometres from the nearest town, 1267 00:29:39,360 --> 00:29:39,999 the Geran Gang's race to find opal is in trouble. 1268 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 the Geran Gang's race to find opal is in trouble. 1269 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,759 the Geran Gang's race to find opal is in trouble. 1270 00:29:42,840 --> 00:29:43,999 Without this machine, we won't be able to dig. 1271 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,639 Without this machine, we won't be able to dig. 1272 00:29:45,720 --> 00:29:45,999 Their 40-year-old excavator is losing hydraulic fluid, 1273 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,999 Their 40-year-old excavator is losing hydraulic fluid, 1274 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,999 Their 40-year-old excavator is losing hydraulic fluid, 1275 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:50,079 Their 40-year-old excavator is losing hydraulic fluid, 1276 00:29:50,160 --> 00:29:51,999 crucial for powering its digger arm. 1277 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:52,599 crucial for powering its digger arm. 1278 00:29:52,680 --> 00:29:53,999 It could be a cracked pipe, a blown seal that's come loose. 1279 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,999 It could be a cracked pipe, a blown seal that's come loose. 1280 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,159 It could be a cracked pipe, a blown seal that's come loose. 1281 00:29:56,240 --> 00:29:57,999 The cracked pipe's hard because you got to go and drive a hundred miles 1282 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,359 The cracked pipe's hard because you got to go and drive a hundred miles 1283 00:29:59,440 --> 00:29:59,999 just to get what you need. 1284 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,119 just to get what you need. 1285 00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:01,999 You wouldn't read about it. We're missing a bolt. 1286 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 You wouldn't read about it. We're missing a bolt. 1287 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,119 You wouldn't read about it. We're missing a bolt. 1288 00:30:05,200 --> 00:30:05,999 That bolt seals the whole thing for your hydraulics powering it. 1289 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999 That bolt seals the whole thing for your hydraulics powering it. 1290 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,159 That bolt seals the whole thing for your hydraulics powering it. 1291 00:30:09,240 --> 00:30:09,999 One of these bolts has come out. Suddenly she's loose enough 1292 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,999 One of these bolts has come out. Suddenly she's loose enough 1293 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,999 One of these bolts has come out. Suddenly she's loose enough 1294 00:30:13,080 --> 00:30:13,999 to squirt oil out under pressure. 1295 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,039 to squirt oil out under pressure. 1296 00:30:16,400 --> 00:30:17,999 I just hope there's some bolts in here that'll fit, 1297 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,279 I just hope there's some bolts in here that'll fit, 1298 00:30:19,360 --> 00:30:19,999 get us out of trouble. They're too small. That's too long. 1299 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,999 get us out of trouble. They're too small. That's too long. 1300 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:22,479 get us out of trouble. They're too small. That's too long. 1301 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:23,999 If I can't find the right bolt, we have to go to town 1302 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,039 If I can't find the right bolt, we have to go to town 1303 00:30:25,120 --> 00:30:25,999 and get a bolt or someone or something. 1304 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,999 and get a bolt or someone or something. 1305 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:28,359 and get a bolt or someone or something. 1306 00:30:28,440 --> 00:30:29,999 You know what, maybe this one might do it. 1307 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,759 You know what, maybe this one might do it. 1308 00:30:30,840 --> 00:30:31,999 Well, it's the right diameter. 1309 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,119 Well, it's the right diameter. 1310 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:33,999 Oh, I think we might be right. I got two turns out of it. 1311 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,999 Oh, I think we might be right. I got two turns out of it. 1312 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,039 Oh, I think we might be right. I got two turns out of it. 1313 00:30:37,120 --> 00:30:37,999 We're gonna start up the machine 1314 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,759 We're gonna start up the machine 1315 00:30:39,840 --> 00:30:39,999 and let's hope it don't leak otherwise it's not gonna be 1316 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,999 and let's hope it don't leak otherwise it's not gonna be 1317 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,479 and let's hope it don't leak otherwise it's not gonna be 1318 00:30:42,560 --> 00:30:43,999 a very nice day at all. 1319 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:44,759 a very nice day at all. 1320 00:30:44,840 --> 00:30:45,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 1321 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:46,839 (ENGINE STARTS) 1322 00:30:52,160 --> 00:30:53,519 She's right? Great, eh? 1323 00:30:55,000 --> 00:30:55,999 That's good. Oh, thank God for that. 1324 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,479 That's good. Oh, thank God for that. 1325 00:30:57,560 --> 00:30:57,999 She's not squirting out. So that's the best sign ever. 1326 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,999 She's not squirting out. So that's the best sign ever. 1327 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,919 She's not squirting out. So that's the best sign ever. 1328 00:31:01,000 --> 00:31:01,999 Looks like it don't hurt to have a few bolts in your toolbox. 1329 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,999 Looks like it don't hurt to have a few bolts in your toolbox. 1330 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:04,319 Looks like it don't hurt to have a few bolts in your toolbox. 1331 00:31:07,560 --> 00:31:07,999 There's a real hard layer there 1332 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,639 There's a real hard layer there 1333 00:31:09,720 --> 00:31:09,999 and we should hear it, we'll hear the teeth scraping across it. 1334 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,999 and we should hear it, we'll hear the teeth scraping across it. 1335 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,399 and we should hear it, we'll hear the teeth scraping across it. 1336 00:31:13,480 --> 00:31:13,999 Just cos they're hard ironstone compared to sandstone and clay, 1337 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,999 Just cos they're hard ironstone compared to sandstone and clay, 1338 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,719 Just cos they're hard ironstone compared to sandstone and clay, 1339 00:31:17,800 --> 00:31:17,999 you can hear that scratching sound. 1340 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,999 you can hear that scratching sound. 1341 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:20,959 you can hear that scratching sound. 1342 00:31:25,040 --> 00:31:25,999 It's just really hard 1343 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,359 It's just really hard 1344 00:31:26,440 --> 00:31:27,999 so we just got to try and get Greg to put the teeth through these big ones. 1345 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,679 so we just got to try and get Greg to put the teeth through these big ones. 1346 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:33,999 The excavator's bucket teeth 1347 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,159 The excavator's bucket teeth 1348 00:31:35,240 --> 00:31:35,999 can exert 16,000 kilograms of force on the ironstone. 1349 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,999 can exert 16,000 kilograms of force on the ironstone. 1350 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,119 can exert 16,000 kilograms of force on the ironstone. 1351 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:39,999 It's faster than handpicks 1352 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,439 It's faster than handpicks 1353 00:31:41,520 --> 00:31:41,999 but runs the risk of destroying any opal that could be inside the rock. 1354 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,999 but runs the risk of destroying any opal that could be inside the rock. 1355 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,999 but runs the risk of destroying any opal that could be inside the rock. 1356 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:46,319 but runs the risk of destroying any opal that could be inside the rock. 1357 00:31:49,640 --> 00:31:49,999 Check this one out, eh. 1358 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,279 Check this one out, eh. 1359 00:31:51,360 --> 00:31:51,999 I seen that, then I rolled it over and now I'm... 1360 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999 I seen that, then I rolled it over and now I'm... 1361 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,959 I seen that, then I rolled it over and now I'm... 1362 00:31:55,040 --> 00:31:55,999 looking at some green lines here. 1363 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,839 looking at some green lines here. 1364 00:31:56,920 --> 00:31:57,999 Look at that colour. Very nice. Yeah. It's bright as. 1365 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,999 Look at that colour. Very nice. Yeah. It's bright as. 1366 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,639 Look at that colour. Very nice. Yeah. It's bright as. 1367 00:32:00,720 --> 00:32:01,999 That's beautiful, Greg. 1368 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,039 That's beautiful, Greg. 1369 00:32:03,120 --> 00:32:03,999 There's a whole layer here that we got to strip off. 1370 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,519 There's a whole layer here that we got to strip off. 1371 00:32:05,600 --> 00:32:05,999 This could be it, Col. Yeah. 1372 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,759 This could be it, Col. Yeah. 1373 00:32:10,400 --> 00:32:11,999 Looks like good opal. Beautiful. That's what we want. 1374 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,559 Looks like good opal. Beautiful. That's what we want. 1375 00:32:13,640 --> 00:32:13,999 The boys have just come across a bit of live level there. 1376 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 The boys have just come across a bit of live level there. 1377 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,919 The boys have just come across a bit of live level there. 1378 00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:17,999 It's beautiful blue and it's nice to see the green come into it now. 1379 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999 It's beautiful blue and it's nice to see the green come into it now. 1380 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,639 It's beautiful blue and it's nice to see the green come into it now. 1381 00:32:29,880 --> 00:32:29,999 It's been a bugger of a week for me. 1382 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,999 It's been a bugger of a week for me. 1383 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:32,559 It's been a bugger of a week for me. 1384 00:32:34,120 --> 00:32:35,999 Been to the doctors two or three times. 1385 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,399 Been to the doctors two or three times. 1386 00:32:36,480 --> 00:32:37,679 (EXHALES DEEPLY) 1387 00:32:37,760 --> 00:32:37,999 Trying to find out what's wrong with me, 1388 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,999 Trying to find out what's wrong with me, 1389 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:40,159 Trying to find out what's wrong with me, 1390 00:32:40,240 --> 00:32:41,999 but they don't seem to know at the moment. 1391 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,359 but they don't seem to know at the moment. 1392 00:32:42,440 --> 00:32:43,999 Go on, up you get. 1393 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:44,319 Go on, up you get. 1394 00:32:44,400 --> 00:32:45,999 After multiple blood tests, doctors have cleared Les to go back to work, 1395 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,999 After multiple blood tests, doctors have cleared Les to go back to work, 1396 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,719 After multiple blood tests, doctors have cleared Les to go back to work, 1397 00:32:49,800 --> 00:32:49,999 but they still don't know what's causing his aching joints. 1398 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 but they still don't know what's causing his aching joints. 1399 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,159 but they still don't know what's causing his aching joints. 1400 00:32:54,400 --> 00:32:55,999 Hopefully these pills that I got off the doc 1401 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,999 Hopefully these pills that I got off the doc 1402 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:58,439 Hopefully these pills that I got off the doc 1403 00:32:58,520 --> 00:32:59,999 kill all the...most of the pain off. 1404 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,959 kill all the...most of the pain off. 1405 00:33:01,040 --> 00:33:01,999 Nigel! 1406 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,359 Nigel! 1407 00:33:04,040 --> 00:33:05,999 How you going, Les? Good mate. Yourself? 1408 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,359 How you going, Les? Good mate. Yourself? 1409 00:33:06,440 --> 00:33:07,999 All right. How you feeling? Yeah, not too bad. 1410 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,239 All right. How you feeling? Yeah, not too bad. 1411 00:33:09,320 --> 00:33:09,999 I got something here might brighten your day up a bit, old fella. 1412 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,999 I got something here might brighten your day up a bit, old fella. 1413 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,319 I got something here might brighten your day up a bit, old fella. 1414 00:33:12,400 --> 00:33:13,999 Oh, yeah. That looks good. Looks all right, don't it? 1415 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,839 Oh, yeah. That looks good. Looks all right, don't it? 1416 00:33:14,920 --> 00:33:15,999 Ooh, that's a nice piece all right. Have a look at this. 1417 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,839 Ooh, that's a nice piece all right. Have a look at this. 1418 00:33:19,800 --> 00:33:19,999 Ooh-hoo-hoo! That looking good. 1419 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,999 Ooh-hoo-hoo! That looking good. 1420 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,159 Ooh-hoo-hoo! That looking good. 1421 00:33:22,240 --> 00:33:23,999 Just rubbed it up to try and add a bit of value. Yeah. 1422 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,319 Just rubbed it up to try and add a bit of value. Yeah. 1423 00:33:25,400 --> 00:33:25,999 It's nice, innit? Yeah. 1424 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,039 It's nice, innit? Yeah. 1425 00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:27,999 I reckon we might have a couple of dollars, Les. 1426 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,279 I reckon we might have a couple of dollars, Les. 1427 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:29,999 Yeah. 1428 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,039 Yeah. 1429 00:33:31,120 --> 00:33:31,999 We need to put a value on it, Les. 1430 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,319 We need to put a value on it, Les. 1431 00:33:33,400 --> 00:33:33,999 I don't know what you think. I reckon maybe 20, 25. 1432 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,999 I don't know what you think. I reckon maybe 20, 25. 1433 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,679 I don't know what you think. I reckon maybe 20, 25. 1434 00:33:36,760 --> 00:33:37,999 No, no, no. You don't reckon? 1435 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,199 No, no, no. You don't reckon? 1436 00:33:39,280 --> 00:33:39,999 No, I reckon it's worth more than that. 1437 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,199 No, I reckon it's worth more than that. 1438 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:41,999 I'd go for 30 and stick. 1439 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,519 I'd go for 30 and stick. 1440 00:33:43,600 --> 00:33:43,999 We'll go up and see the buyer now 1441 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,319 We'll go up and see the buyer now 1442 00:33:45,400 --> 00:33:45,999 and I reckon it's worth 30 and if he doesn't come up with 30 1443 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999 and I reckon it's worth 30 and if he doesn't come up with 30 1444 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,479 and I reckon it's worth 30 and if he doesn't come up with 30 1445 00:33:48,560 --> 00:33:49,839 I think he can (BLEEP) off. 1446 00:33:53,120 --> 00:33:53,999 We'll go and see this Brian 1447 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,879 We'll go and see this Brian 1448 00:33:54,960 --> 00:33:55,999 and see if we can get a few dollars for this, eh, Les? 1449 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,999 and see if we can get a few dollars for this, eh, Les? 1450 00:33:58,080 --> 00:33:59,999 Yeah. I reckon it'd be a good idea. 1451 00:34:00,080 --> 00:34:01,999 I hope he hasn't got short arms today. (LAUGHS) 1452 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,239 I hope he hasn't got short arms today. (LAUGHS) 1453 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,999 Five kilometres away lives local buyer, Brian Gray. 1454 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,639 Five kilometres away lives local buyer, Brian Gray. 1455 00:34:10,640 --> 00:34:11,999 How you going, mate? Yeah, I'm well. 1456 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,399 How you going, mate? Yeah, I'm well. 1457 00:34:12,480 --> 00:34:13,999 Got a bit of stuff for you to have a look at. Righto. 1458 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:14,839 Got a bit of stuff for you to have a look at. Righto. 1459 00:34:16,080 --> 00:34:17,999 The Bushmen's parcel is medium value crystal opal, 1460 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,239 The Bushmen's parcel is medium value crystal opal, 1461 00:34:19,320 --> 00:34:19,999 blue green and gold in colour. 1462 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,999 blue green and gold in colour. 1463 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,159 blue green and gold in colour. 1464 00:34:22,240 --> 00:34:23,999 It's in the rough with a few pieces lightly rubbed 1465 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,479 It's in the rough with a few pieces lightly rubbed 1466 00:34:25,560 --> 00:34:25,999 and it weighs approximately 900 grams. 1467 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,999 and it weighs approximately 900 grams. 1468 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,919 and it weighs approximately 900 grams. 1469 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:29,999 Yeah, some of it's pretty good, innit. 1470 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,799 Yeah, some of it's pretty good, innit. 1471 00:34:31,880 --> 00:34:31,999 You know it's beautiful. You know you want it. 1472 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 You know it's beautiful. You know you want it. 1473 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,039 You know it's beautiful. You know you want it. 1474 00:34:34,120 --> 00:34:35,999 So let's just get into it, eh? 1475 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,399 So let's just get into it, eh? 1476 00:34:36,480 --> 00:34:37,999 What fortune are you sort of asking for? 1477 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,679 What fortune are you sort of asking for? 1478 00:34:39,760 --> 00:34:39,999 If you can't come to at least 30, I... 1479 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,919 If you can't come to at least 30, I... 1480 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 30? ..might as well pack up and go home. 1481 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,439 30? ..might as well pack up and go home. 1482 00:34:44,520 --> 00:34:45,999 Jesus! Get your arms growing a bit 1483 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,999 Jesus! Get your arms growing a bit 1484 00:34:47,080 --> 00:34:47,999 and get into them deep pockets. Well... Ooh. 1485 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 and get into them deep pockets. Well... Ooh. 1486 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:50,799 and get into them deep pockets. Well... Ooh. 1487 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:51,999 See normally, I'd do all the negotiating 1488 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,279 See normally, I'd do all the negotiating 1489 00:34:53,360 --> 00:34:53,999 cos the old fella generally gives it away. 1490 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,679 cos the old fella generally gives it away. 1491 00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:55,999 You know it's worth that. You'll double your money on it. 1492 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999 You know it's worth that. You'll double your money on it. 1493 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,639 You know it's worth that. You'll double your money on it. 1494 00:34:58,720 --> 00:34:59,999 There must have been a couple of stones in there he really liked 1495 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,679 There must have been a couple of stones in there he really liked 1496 00:35:01,760 --> 00:35:01,999 and the old fella sort of picked up on that, I think. 1497 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,999 and the old fella sort of picked up on that, I think. 1498 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:04,599 and the old fella sort of picked up on that, I think. 1499 00:35:04,680 --> 00:35:05,999 I tell you what I'll do. Because you're an old friend, 20. 1500 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,319 I tell you what I'll do. Because you're an old friend, 20. 1501 00:35:07,400 --> 00:35:07,999 No (BLEEP) way. No way. 1502 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,319 No (BLEEP) way. No way. 1503 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:09,999 30 or I'll take it home. I'm bleeding here. 1504 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,959 30 or I'll take it home. I'm bleeding here. 1505 00:35:12,040 --> 00:35:13,959 He's going to pick it up and take it home 1506 00:35:14,040 --> 00:35:15,999 if if you don't come to the price. Well... 1507 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,159 if if you don't come to the price. Well... 1508 00:35:16,240 --> 00:35:17,999 We know you want it. 25 and we got it done. 1509 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,519 We know you want it. 25 and we got it done. 1510 00:35:19,600 --> 00:35:19,999 No! 28 and a half is the lowest I'll come down to. 1511 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,999 No! 28 and a half is the lowest I'll come down to. 1512 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,719 No! 28 and a half is the lowest I'll come down to. 1513 00:35:23,800 --> 00:35:23,999 28 and a half's a good price for this. You know it is. 1514 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,999 28 and a half's a good price for this. You know it is. 1515 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:26,559 28 and a half's a good price for this. You know it is. 1516 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,479 Shake hands on it. 28. 1517 00:35:29,560 --> 00:35:29,999 And a half. 28 and a half. 1518 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,599 And a half. 28 and a half. 1519 00:35:31,680 --> 00:35:31,999 28 and a half. That's it. 1520 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999 28 and a half. That's it. 1521 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:34,079 28 and a half. That's it. 1522 00:35:34,160 --> 00:35:35,999 (LAUGHS) Next time 1523 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,199 (LAUGHS) Next time 1524 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:37,999 leave him at home. Pig's arse! 1525 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,079 leave him at home. Pig's arse! 1526 00:35:39,960 --> 00:35:39,999 $28,500 is a shot in the arm for the Bushmen's lagging season. 1527 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,999 $28,500 is a shot in the arm for the Bushmen's lagging season. 1528 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 $28,500 is a shot in the arm for the Bushmen's lagging season. 1529 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,519 $28,500 is a shot in the arm for the Bushmen's lagging season. 1530 00:35:45,600 --> 00:35:45,999 With half going to mine owners, the Hutchisons,, 1531 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,999 With half going to mine owners, the Hutchisons,, 1532 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,839 With half going to mine owners, the Hutchisons,, 1533 00:35:48,920 --> 00:35:49,999 Rod and Les get $14,250. 1534 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,999 Rod and Les get $14,250. 1535 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,519 Rod and Les get $14,250. 1536 00:35:53,720 --> 00:35:53,999 I was real happy with that. 1537 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,079 I was real happy with that. 1538 00:35:55,160 --> 00:35:55,999 The old fella went like a (BLEEP) rocket at him. 1539 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,399 The old fella went like a (BLEEP) rocket at him. 1540 00:35:57,480 --> 00:35:57,999 You have to step on some of these buyers sometimes. 1541 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,879 You have to step on some of these buyers sometimes. 1542 00:35:59,960 --> 00:35:59,999 They just got very short arms. 1543 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999 They just got very short arms. 1544 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,519 They just got very short arms. 1545 00:36:12,160 --> 00:36:13,999 You in the shower yet, old fella? 1546 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,199 You in the shower yet, old fella? 1547 00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:15,999 Oh, that's good. 1548 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,999 Oh, that's good. 1549 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,079 Oh, that's good. 1550 00:36:18,160 --> 00:36:19,999 Get that hot, yeah. 1551 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,399 Get that hot, yeah. 1552 00:36:20,480 --> 00:36:21,999 How good's this, eh? 1553 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,039 How good's this, eh? 1554 00:36:22,120 --> 00:36:23,759 We got a sale of opal, 1555 00:36:23,840 --> 00:36:23,999 the old fella's got a hot shower after two weeks, and we got a beer. 1556 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 the old fella's got a hot shower after two weeks, and we got a beer. 1557 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,999 the old fella's got a hot shower after two weeks, and we got a beer. 1558 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,159 the old fella's got a hot shower after two weeks, and we got a beer. 1559 00:36:28,240 --> 00:36:29,799 Life don't get much better. 1560 00:36:29,880 --> 00:36:29,999 I got a beer in me hand and the water's (BLEEP) nice and hot. 1561 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,999 I got a beer in me hand and the water's (BLEEP) nice and hot. 1562 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:32,959 I got a beer in me hand and the water's (BLEEP) nice and hot. 1563 00:36:33,040 --> 00:36:33,999 Cheers to you anyway, Les. Cheers. 1564 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,999 Cheers to you anyway, Les. Cheers. 1565 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,239 Cheers to you anyway, Les. Cheers. 1566 00:36:46,480 --> 00:36:47,999 There's plenty of rocks to check 1567 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,079 There's plenty of rocks to check 1568 00:36:49,160 --> 00:36:49,999 and we've just got to get through them and keep going forward. 1569 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,919 and we've just got to get through them and keep going forward. 1570 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 With just days left on their exploration permit, 1571 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,359 With just days left on their exploration permit, 1572 00:36:55,440 --> 00:36:55,999 the Geran Gang's struggle through blistering heat and rock-hard ground 1573 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999 the Geran Gang's struggle through blistering heat and rock-hard ground 1574 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,839 the Geran Gang's struggle through blistering heat and rock-hard ground 1575 00:36:59,920 --> 00:36:59,999 is starting to pay off. 1576 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,719 is starting to pay off. 1577 00:37:01,800 --> 00:37:01,999 Come look at this. Got some colour? 1578 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,759 Come look at this. Got some colour? 1579 00:37:03,840 --> 00:37:03,999 Come have a look at this. 1580 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,639 Come have a look at this. 1581 00:37:05,720 --> 00:37:05,999 That is nice colour, eh. That's beautiful. 1582 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,999 That is nice colour, eh. That's beautiful. 1583 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:08,839 That is nice colour, eh. That's beautiful. 1584 00:37:08,920 --> 00:37:09,999 That's what we're looking for. 1585 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:10,519 That's what we're looking for. 1586 00:37:10,600 --> 00:37:11,999 That's the best we've found so far. 1587 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,479 That's the best we've found so far. 1588 00:37:12,560 --> 00:37:13,999 Blue green gem, nice and flashy, broad pattern. It looks really good. 1589 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,879 Blue green gem, nice and flashy, broad pattern. It looks really good. 1590 00:37:15,960 --> 00:37:15,999 The real McCoy. 1591 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,719 The real McCoy. 1592 00:37:17,800 --> 00:37:17,999 So that level's live. 1593 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,559 So that level's live. 1594 00:37:19,640 --> 00:37:19,999 Just got to take it steady now and there might be more like her. 1595 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 Just got to take it steady now and there might be more like her. 1596 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,519 Just got to take it steady now and there might be more like her. 1597 00:37:23,440 --> 00:37:23,999 Oh, look, here's a bit of blue green. 1598 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,359 Oh, look, here's a bit of blue green. 1599 00:37:25,440 --> 00:37:25,999 Ah, it's nice. Look, beautiful green. 1600 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,879 Ah, it's nice. Look, beautiful green. 1601 00:37:27,960 --> 00:37:27,999 Ah, look at this one. Nice and bright, innit. 1602 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 Ah, look at this one. Nice and bright, innit. 1603 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,759 Ah, look at this one. Nice and bright, innit. 1604 00:37:31,840 --> 00:37:31,999 Beautiful. Beautiful. 1605 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,519 Beautiful. Beautiful. 1606 00:37:34,680 --> 00:37:35,999 Hey, have a look at this. Good stuff. 1607 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,199 Hey, have a look at this. Good stuff. 1608 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:37,999 Yeah, it's good we're finding colour. That's what pays the bills. 1609 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 Yeah, it's good we're finding colour. That's what pays the bills. 1610 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:40,919 Yeah, it's good we're finding colour. That's what pays the bills. 1611 00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:41,999 That's the one. That's a (BLEEP) good result. 1612 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,999 That's the one. That's a (BLEEP) good result. 1613 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,359 That's the one. That's a (BLEEP) good result. 1614 00:37:44,440 --> 00:37:45,999 Good effort, Col. A hatful of opal. 1615 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,439 Good effort, Col. A hatful of opal. 1616 00:37:46,520 --> 00:37:47,999 Finally, the Geran Gang have found pancake boulder opal. 1617 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 Finally, the Geran Gang have found pancake boulder opal. 1618 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,639 Finally, the Geran Gang have found pancake boulder opal. 1619 00:37:51,720 --> 00:37:51,999 Blue green in colour, it's in the rough and there's five kilograms. 1620 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,999 Blue green in colour, it's in the rough and there's five kilograms. 1621 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,999 Blue green in colour, it's in the rough and there's five kilograms. 1622 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:56,439 Blue green in colour, it's in the rough and there's five kilograms. 1623 00:37:56,520 --> 00:37:57,999 Yeah I think we've done very well. 1624 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,119 Yeah I think we've done very well. 1625 00:37:59,200 --> 00:37:59,999 Yeah, got to be happy with that few days. 1626 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,799 Yeah, got to be happy with that few days. 1627 00:38:01,880 --> 00:38:01,999 That bright stuff's, you know, that's a top blue green. 1628 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,999 That bright stuff's, you know, that's a top blue green. 1629 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:04,799 That bright stuff's, you know, that's a top blue green. 1630 00:38:04,880 --> 00:38:05,999 Yeah, what do you reckon, Marg? 1631 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,399 Yeah, what do you reckon, Marg? 1632 00:38:07,480 --> 00:38:07,999 Expert valuer Margie has been pricing opal for 25 years. 1633 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,999 Expert valuer Margie has been pricing opal for 25 years. 1634 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 Expert valuer Margie has been pricing opal for 25 years. 1635 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,399 Expert valuer Margie has been pricing opal for 25 years. 1636 00:38:12,480 --> 00:38:13,999 Well, I think we've got some nice cutters there 1637 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:14,999 Well, I think we've got some nice cutters there 1638 00:38:15,080 --> 00:38:15,999 and some seams are going to split. 1639 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,799 and some seams are going to split. 1640 00:38:16,880 --> 00:38:17,999 Just going on the colour which is a really nice beautiful colour, 1641 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,999 Just going on the colour which is a really nice beautiful colour, 1642 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:20,239 Just going on the colour which is a really nice beautiful colour, 1643 00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:21,999 I think you've got to be looking at at least ten grand. 1644 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,039 I think you've got to be looking at at least ten grand. 1645 00:38:23,120 --> 00:38:23,999 Yeah, I reckon about ten. Excellent. 1646 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,359 Yeah, I reckon about ten. Excellent. 1647 00:38:25,440 --> 00:38:25,999 That's a good result. 1648 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,239 That's a good result. 1649 00:38:27,320 --> 00:38:27,999 With the $10,000 haul, 1650 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999 With the $10,000 haul, 1651 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,599 With the $10,000 haul, 1652 00:38:30,680 --> 00:38:31,999 the Geran Gang are one step closer 1653 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:32,759 the Geran Gang are one step closer 1654 00:38:32,840 --> 00:38:33,999 to funding their expedition to the opal-rich fields of Middleton. 1655 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,999 to funding their expedition to the opal-rich fields of Middleton. 1656 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,799 to funding their expedition to the opal-rich fields of Middleton. 1657 00:38:36,880 --> 00:38:37,999 Every time we find opal it helps us and helps us 1658 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,639 Every time we find opal it helps us and helps us 1659 00:38:39,720 --> 00:38:39,999 get where we are and where we want to go. 1660 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,679 get where we are and where we want to go. 1661 00:38:41,760 --> 00:38:41,999 It's been a great week and it's still only early days. 1662 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,999 It's been a great week and it's still only early days. 1663 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:44,919 It's been a great week and it's still only early days. 1664 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:45,999 It gives us a great feeling that we're doing the right thing 1665 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,999 It gives us a great feeling that we're doing the right thing 1666 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,359 It gives us a great feeling that we're doing the right thing 1667 00:38:48,440 --> 00:38:49,999 and we're moving in the right direction. 1668 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:50,559 and we're moving in the right direction. 1669 00:38:50,640 --> 00:38:51,999 The flies are really bad, it's still hot, 1670 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,519 The flies are really bad, it's still hot, 1671 00:38:53,600 --> 00:38:53,999 but nothing better than seeing that beautiful green flashing at ya. 1672 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,999 but nothing better than seeing that beautiful green flashing at ya. 1673 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,439 but nothing better than seeing that beautiful green flashing at ya. 1674 00:38:57,520 --> 00:38:57,999 But now that we've seen that, we want to find some more. 1675 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,999 But now that we've seen that, we want to find some more. 1676 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,239 But now that we've seen that, we want to find some more. 1677 00:39:00,320 --> 00:39:01,999 We need to do the work here. 1678 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:02,079 We need to do the work here. 1679 00:39:02,160 --> 00:39:03,999 You've got to do this to achieve your dreams. 1680 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,399 You've got to do this to achieve your dreams. 1681 00:39:06,040 --> 00:39:07,999 I'm sure we'll find some good opal here. 1682 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:08,559 I'm sure we'll find some good opal here. 1683 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,999 That's all the ones from yesterday is it, Dave? 1684 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:20,439 That's all the ones from yesterday is it, Dave? 1685 00:39:20,520 --> 00:39:21,999 Yeah, basically, yeah. Look at that. 1686 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:22,479 Yeah, basically, yeah. Look at that. 1687 00:39:22,560 --> 00:39:23,999 Today we're at the cutting room. We'll start with these. 1688 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,679 Today we're at the cutting room. We'll start with these. 1689 00:39:25,760 --> 00:39:25,999 This is where a lot of the magic is revealed. 1690 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,999 This is where a lot of the magic is revealed. 1691 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:28,039 This is where a lot of the magic is revealed. 1692 00:39:30,200 --> 00:39:31,999 I'll start with the rotted one. So I'll just trim on the edges there. 1693 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 I'll start with the rotted one. So I'll just trim on the edges there. 1694 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,159 I'll start with the rotted one. So I'll just trim on the edges there. 1695 00:39:36,120 --> 00:39:37,999 Because we're moving closer to the mother load pocket, 1696 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,919 Because we're moving closer to the mother load pocket, 1697 00:39:39,000 --> 00:39:39,999 the nuts are going to become more regularly full of opal. 1698 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,999 the nuts are going to become more regularly full of opal. 1699 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,199 the nuts are going to become more regularly full of opal. 1700 00:39:43,560 --> 00:39:43,999 Therefore, it is important to carefully saw them open 1701 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,999 Therefore, it is important to carefully saw them open 1702 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,039 Therefore, it is important to carefully saw them open 1703 00:39:46,120 --> 00:39:47,999 instead of hit them with a hammer. 1704 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,039 instead of hit them with a hammer. 1705 00:39:48,120 --> 00:39:49,999 For the Opal Whisperers, it's the moment of truth. 1706 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,959 For the Opal Whisperers, it's the moment of truth. 1707 00:39:52,040 --> 00:39:53,999 After amassing a promising haul of Yowah nuts, 1708 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,399 After amassing a promising haul of Yowah nuts, 1709 00:39:55,480 --> 00:39:55,999 they're now seeing if they're loaded with opal 1710 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,959 they're now seeing if they're loaded with opal 1711 00:39:58,040 --> 00:39:59,999 or just worthless ironstone. 1712 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,479 or just worthless ironstone. 1713 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:01,999 How many nuts do you reckon we've got in that bucket? 1714 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 How many nuts do you reckon we've got in that bucket? 1715 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,079 How many nuts do you reckon we've got in that bucket? 1716 00:40:04,160 --> 00:40:05,999 It must be about a hundred? Oh, about a hundred I'd say. 1717 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,039 It must be about a hundred? Oh, about a hundred I'd say. 1718 00:40:07,120 --> 00:40:07,999 Probably 80 to 100. Yeah that's good odds. 1719 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,439 Probably 80 to 100. Yeah that's good odds. 1720 00:40:11,440 --> 00:40:11,999 There's a pressing frustration that the time is getting short, 1721 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,999 There's a pressing frustration that the time is getting short, 1722 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,799 There's a pressing frustration that the time is getting short, 1723 00:40:14,880 --> 00:40:15,999 it's getting hot and we've only got a little window to find opal. 1724 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,999 it's getting hot and we've only got a little window to find opal. 1725 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,359 it's getting hot and we've only got a little window to find opal. 1726 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:19,999 So I'm pretty anxious. We've got to find as much as we can 1727 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,159 So I'm pretty anxious. We've got to find as much as we can 1728 00:40:21,240 --> 00:40:21,999 in the short time that we've got. 1729 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,919 in the short time that we've got. 1730 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:23,999 Is it empty? Yep. 1731 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,279 Is it empty? Yep. 1732 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:25,839 No good? No good. 1733 00:40:27,400 --> 00:40:27,999 Yowah Nuts with pure crystal opal centres are extremely rare, 1734 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 Yowah Nuts with pure crystal opal centres are extremely rare, 1735 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,479 Yowah Nuts with pure crystal opal centres are extremely rare, 1736 00:40:31,560 --> 00:40:31,999 the best can be worth over $100,000 apiece. 1737 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 the best can be worth over $100,000 apiece. 1738 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,599 the best can be worth over $100,000 apiece. 1739 00:40:35,680 --> 00:40:35,999 Definitely not as good as I thought. 1740 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,999 Definitely not as good as I thought. 1741 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:38,279 Definitely not as good as I thought. 1742 00:40:38,360 --> 00:40:39,999 These are all dead ones here or empties or blanks 1743 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:40,559 These are all dead ones here or empties or blanks 1744 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:41,999 and we got some nice specimen but nothing gem. No gem yet. 1745 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,999 and we got some nice specimen but nothing gem. No gem yet. 1746 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:44,199 and we got some nice specimen but nothing gem. No gem yet. 1747 00:40:46,200 --> 00:40:47,999 Oh, here's a nice one. That's nice. 1748 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,599 Oh, here's a nice one. That's nice. 1749 00:40:48,680 --> 00:40:49,999 Ooh, wow, look at that! 1750 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:50,879 Ooh, wow, look at that! 1751 00:40:50,960 --> 00:40:51,999 That's what we're after. It's getting better now, Dave. 1752 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,759 That's what we're after. It's getting better now, Dave. 1753 00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:53,999 Can I do a lucky dip? Yeah, that guy there. 1754 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,999 Can I do a lucky dip? Yeah, that guy there. 1755 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:56,199 Can I do a lucky dip? Yeah, that guy there. 1756 00:40:56,280 --> 00:40:57,959 That looks good, doesn't it. 1757 00:40:58,040 --> 00:40:59,999 Might be a kernel. Let's see what happens. 1758 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,639 Might be a kernel. Let's see what happens. 1759 00:41:04,840 --> 00:41:05,999 Oh, yeah. Oh, colour. 1760 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,519 Oh, yeah. Oh, colour. 1761 00:41:06,600 --> 00:41:07,959 Colour. 1762 00:41:08,040 --> 00:41:09,999 It's a love heart. Like two love hearts. 1763 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,519 It's a love heart. Like two love hearts. 1764 00:41:14,040 --> 00:41:15,999 Oh, it feels good. 1765 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:16,159 Oh, it feels good. 1766 00:41:19,400 --> 00:41:19,999 Yeah, that's beautiful. Yeah, wow! Look at it. 1767 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,999 Yeah, that's beautiful. Yeah, wow! Look at it. 1768 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:22,879 Yeah, that's beautiful. Yeah, wow! Look at it. 1769 00:41:25,720 --> 00:41:25,999 Whoa! Good one. 1770 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,999 Whoa! Good one. 1771 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:28,199 Whoa! Good one. 1772 00:41:28,280 --> 00:41:29,999 Wow! Look how thick that is too. Yeah. 1773 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,599 Wow! Look how thick that is too. Yeah. 1774 00:41:35,520 --> 00:41:35,999 Yay! 1775 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,799 Yay! 1776 00:41:36,880 --> 00:41:37,999 What'd you get? Nice colour. 1777 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:38,719 What'd you get? Nice colour. 1778 00:41:38,800 --> 00:41:39,999 Oh, beautiful. 1779 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,399 Oh, beautiful. 1780 00:41:41,480 --> 00:41:41,999 It's like a really crystal water blue, isn't it? 1781 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,639 It's like a really crystal water blue, isn't it? 1782 00:41:43,720 --> 00:41:43,999 Wow. Gorgeous, yeah. 1783 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,159 Wow. Gorgeous, yeah. 1784 00:41:45,240 --> 00:41:45,999 Oh, wow, they're gorgeous. That's nice. 1785 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,159 Oh, wow, they're gorgeous. That's nice. 1786 00:41:47,240 --> 00:41:47,999 Oh, gotta love that. 1787 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,079 Oh, gotta love that. 1788 00:41:49,160 --> 00:41:49,999 After three hours of sawing, 1789 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,159 After three hours of sawing, 1790 00:41:51,240 --> 00:41:51,999 the Whisperers have half a table of loaded Yowah Nuts. 1791 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999 the Whisperers have half a table of loaded Yowah Nuts. 1792 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,959 the Whisperers have half a table of loaded Yowah Nuts. 1793 00:41:55,040 --> 00:41:55,999 When we finally got our yield spread out on the table, 1794 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,999 When we finally got our yield spread out on the table, 1795 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,799 When we finally got our yield spread out on the table, 1796 00:41:58,880 --> 00:41:59,999 it was a sight to see. 1797 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,519 it was a sight to see. 1798 00:42:00,600 --> 00:42:01,999 There's so many nice ones. 1799 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,599 There's so many nice ones. 1800 00:42:02,680 --> 00:42:03,999 Displaying matrix opal and precious eye kernels of solid crystal, 1801 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,999 Displaying matrix opal and precious eye kernels of solid crystal, 1802 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,999 Displaying matrix opal and precious eye kernels of solid crystal, 1803 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,159 Displaying matrix opal and precious eye kernels of solid crystal, 1804 00:42:08,240 --> 00:42:09,999 the nuts are blue, green and purple in colour, 1805 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,799 the nuts are blue, green and purple in colour, 1806 00:42:11,880 --> 00:42:11,999 sawn, and there's a weighty 15 kilograms. 1807 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,999 sawn, and there's a weighty 15 kilograms. 1808 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 sawn, and there's a weighty 15 kilograms. 1809 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:16,319 sawn, and there's a weighty 15 kilograms. 1810 00:42:16,400 --> 00:42:17,999 Sends electricity through your body, doesn't it? 1811 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,039 Sends electricity through your body, doesn't it? 1812 00:42:19,120 --> 00:42:19,999 (LAUGHS) 1813 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,119 (LAUGHS) 1814 00:42:20,200 --> 00:42:21,999 Sofia has been selling opal for 18 years 1815 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,559 Sofia has been selling opal for 18 years 1816 00:42:23,640 --> 00:42:23,999 and is the team's trusted valuer. 1817 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,559 and is the team's trusted valuer. 1818 00:42:25,640 --> 00:42:25,999 What was our total here? Da da da da da da da da da da da! 1819 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,999 What was our total here? Da da da da da da da da da da da! 1820 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:28,359 What was our total here? Da da da da da da da da da da da! 1821 00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:29,839 It came... (DRUM ROLL) 1822 00:42:29,920 --> 00:42:29,999 Thank you. 1823 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,239 Thank you. 1824 00:42:31,320 --> 00:42:31,999 69,000 of dollars. 1825 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,999 69,000 of dollars. 1826 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:34,359 69,000 of dollars. 1827 00:42:34,440 --> 00:42:35,999 $69,000. 1828 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,879 $69,000. 1829 00:42:36,960 --> 00:42:37,999 Oh! 69! Yeah! 1830 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 Oh! 69! Yeah! 1831 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,239 Oh! 69! Yeah! 1832 00:42:40,320 --> 00:42:41,999 My heart jumped, my hair stood up. We smashed it. 1833 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,999 My heart jumped, my hair stood up. We smashed it. 1834 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,519 My heart jumped, my hair stood up. We smashed it. 1835 00:42:44,600 --> 00:42:45,999 That's gonna pay for some very important things. 1836 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,159 That's gonna pay for some very important things. 1837 00:42:47,240 --> 00:42:47,999 Some family things. 1838 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,119 Some family things. 1839 00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:49,999 With a 30% share, 1840 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:50,839 With a 30% share, 1841 00:42:50,920 --> 00:42:51,999 the Whisperers' total climbs by $20,700, 1842 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,999 the Whisperers' total climbs by $20,700, 1843 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,319 the Whisperers' total climbs by $20,700, 1844 00:42:55,400 --> 00:42:55,999 putting them in reach of their target 1845 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,319 putting them in reach of their target 1846 00:42:57,400 --> 00:42:57,999 just as their season approaches its end. 1847 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 just as their season approaches its end. 1848 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,399 just as their season approaches its end. 1849 00:43:00,480 --> 00:43:01,759 We got to get back in there. 1850 00:43:01,840 --> 00:43:01,999 We seem to be right on the money, like right on the opal. 1851 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,999 We seem to be right on the money, like right on the opal. 1852 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:04,679 We seem to be right on the money, like right on the opal. 1853 00:43:04,760 --> 00:43:05,999 Everything is pointing literally like a bit arrow to one spot 1854 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,999 Everything is pointing literally like a bit arrow to one spot 1855 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:08,599 Everything is pointing literally like a bit arrow to one spot 1856 00:43:08,680 --> 00:43:09,999 and we reckon that that's where the motherlode is. 1857 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,359 and we reckon that that's where the motherlode is. 1858 00:43:11,440 --> 00:43:11,999 We've got a lot of work to do, coming towards the end of the season. 1859 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 We've got a lot of work to do, coming towards the end of the season. 1860 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,399 We've got a lot of work to do, coming towards the end of the season. 1861 00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:15,999 The heat will get into the 40s again. 1862 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:16,479 The heat will get into the 40s again. 1863 00:43:16,560 --> 00:43:17,999 Making it unbearable to be down there. 1864 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,359 Making it unbearable to be down there. 1865 00:43:18,440 --> 00:43:19,999 So we really need our act together and we need to move fast. 1866 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,599 So we really need our act together and we need to move fast. 1867 00:43:21,680 --> 00:43:21,999 The motherlode could be three foot away 1868 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,679 The motherlode could be three foot away 1869 00:43:23,760 --> 00:43:23,999 and we've only got days to get it. 1870 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,639 and we've only got days to get it. 1871 00:43:27,640 --> 00:43:27,999 We're going for it with all that we've got. 1872 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,999 We're going for it with all that we've got. 1873 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,919 We're going for it with all that we've got. 1874 00:43:31,000 --> 00:43:31,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1875 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1876 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:34,519 subtitles by Deluxe 1877 00:43:35,305 --> 00:44:35,792 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm