"Outback Opal Hunters" Against All Odds

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,039 On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,120 --> 00:00:05,999 I have a good feeling about this. 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,119 I have a good feeling about this. 6 00:00:06,200 --> 00:00:07,999 Rookie Justin recruits fiancee Becky 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,039 Rookie Justin recruits fiancee Becky 8 00:00:09,120 --> 00:00:09,999 to try and save him from financial ruin. 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,399 to try and save him from financial ruin. 10 00:00:11,480 --> 00:00:11,999 Do you even know how much you've spent? 60 grand. 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 Do you even know how much you've spent? 60 grand. 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,239 Do you even know how much you've spent? 60 grand. 13 00:00:14,320 --> 00:00:15,999 Oh, Jesus. It's too much. 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:16,319 Oh, Jesus. It's too much. 15 00:00:16,400 --> 00:00:17,999 The Fire Crew face deadly reptiles... 16 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,279 The Fire Crew face deadly reptiles... 17 00:00:19,360 --> 00:00:19,999 Stop. Stop. There's a snake. Where? 18 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,359 Stop. Stop. There's a snake. Where? 19 00:00:21,440 --> 00:00:21,999 ..and snapped suspension... Yes. 20 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,719 ..and snapped suspension... Yes. 21 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:23,999 I haven't even touched a bit of opal yet. 22 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,799 I haven't even touched a bit of opal yet. 23 00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:25,999 ..in search of fabled blue fire opal. 24 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 ..in search of fabled blue fire opal. 25 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,559 ..in search of fabled blue fire opal. 26 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:29,999 We're not lost. We're geographically embarrassed. There's a difference. 27 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,999 We're not lost. We're geographically embarrassed. There's a difference. 28 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:32,439 We're not lost. We're geographically embarrassed. There's a difference. 29 00:00:32,520 --> 00:00:33,999 And the Cooke brothers go 20 metres under... 30 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,759 And the Cooke brothers go 20 metres under... 31 00:00:34,840 --> 00:00:35,999 Come on, opal, where are you? 32 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,199 Come on, opal, where are you? 33 00:00:37,280 --> 00:00:37,999 ..desperate to get their hands on the first piece of opal for the season. 34 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,999 ..desperate to get their hands on the first piece of opal for the season. 35 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,759 ..desperate to get their hands on the first piece of opal for the season. 36 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:47,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 37 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,719 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 38 00:00:48,800 --> 00:00:49,999 # Money 39 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,199 # Money 40 00:00:52,520 --> 00:00:53,999 # And fancy clothes 41 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,999 # And fancy clothes 42 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:56,599 # And fancy clothes 43 00:00:59,960 --> 00:00:59,999 # Telling you what to put on your back 44 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,999 # Telling you what to put on your back 45 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:02,959 # Telling you what to put on your back 46 00:01:03,040 --> 00:01:03,999 # And where to go # 47 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,999 # And where to go # 48 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,999 # And where to go # 49 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:14,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 50 00:01:18,880 --> 00:01:19,999 Coober Pedy, South Australia. 51 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:20,999 Coober Pedy, South Australia. 52 00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:21,999 The biggest opal-producing region in the country, 53 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,999 The biggest opal-producing region in the country, 54 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,199 The biggest opal-producing region in the country, 55 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:25,999 home of white opal, worth up to $7,500 a gram. 56 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,999 home of white opal, worth up to $7,500 a gram. 57 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,799 home of white opal, worth up to $7,500 a gram. 58 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:29,999 But with temperatures over 47 degrees Celsius, 59 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 But with temperatures over 47 degrees Celsius, 60 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:32,879 But with temperatures over 47 degrees Celsius, 61 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:33,999 making a living out here mining opal can be brutal. 62 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,999 making a living out here mining opal can be brutal. 63 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,639 making a living out here mining opal can be brutal. 64 00:01:36,720 --> 00:01:37,999 I haven't found much this whole year. It's getting a little bit tiring. 65 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 I haven't found much this whole year. It's getting a little bit tiring. 66 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:40,159 I haven't found much this whole year. It's getting a little bit tiring. 67 00:01:40,240 --> 00:01:41,999 I'm starting to forget what opal looks like. 68 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,319 I'm starting to forget what opal looks like. 69 00:01:42,400 --> 00:01:43,999 After four straight months of back-breaking work, 70 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,279 After four straight months of back-breaking work, 71 00:01:45,360 --> 00:01:45,999 and halfway through the season, 72 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,359 and halfway through the season, 73 00:01:47,440 --> 00:01:47,999 rookie Justin is still way off his $75,000 target. 74 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 rookie Justin is still way off his $75,000 target. 75 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,999 rookie Justin is still way off his $75,000 target. 76 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:52,319 rookie Justin is still way off his $75,000 target. 77 00:01:52,400 --> 00:01:53,999 Why don't we just call it quits, huh? 78 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,399 Why don't we just call it quits, huh? 79 00:01:54,480 --> 00:01:55,999 He's just split up with mining partner Dan, 80 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,519 He's just split up with mining partner Dan, 81 00:01:57,600 --> 00:01:57,999 blown thousands on busted equipment... Look at all that oil. 82 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,999 blown thousands on busted equipment... Look at all that oil. 83 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,959 blown thousands on busted equipment... Look at all that oil. 84 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:01,999 ..and every day, slides deeper into debt. 85 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,799 ..and every day, slides deeper into debt. 86 00:02:03,880 --> 00:02:03,999 It is a little bit of a thing when 87 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,879 It is a little bit of a thing when 88 00:02:05,960 --> 00:02:05,999 people around you, especially people you love, start to go, 89 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,999 people around you, especially people you love, start to go, 90 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:08,759 people around you, especially people you love, start to go, 91 00:02:08,840 --> 00:02:09,999 "You're not finding something, you know. Are you all right?" 92 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 "You're not finding something, you know. Are you all right?" 93 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:13,999 In his last-ditched attempt to make it as an opal miner, 94 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,599 In his last-ditched attempt to make it as an opal miner, 95 00:02:15,680 --> 00:02:15,999 he's banking on his latest claim at an old minefield called Vino. 96 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 he's banking on his latest claim at an old minefield called Vino. 97 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,999 he's banking on his latest claim at an old minefield called Vino. 98 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:20,039 he's banking on his latest claim at an old minefield called Vino. 99 00:02:20,120 --> 00:02:21,999 It's an old field and it has produced a lot of opal. 100 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,519 It's an old field and it has produced a lot of opal. 101 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:25,999 Recently engaged, and with plans to start a family, 102 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,799 Recently engaged, and with plans to start a family, 103 00:02:27,880 --> 00:02:27,999 Justin's taking a big risk 104 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,879 Justin's taking a big risk 105 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:29,999 sinking all his cash reserves into opal mining. 106 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 sinking all his cash reserves into opal mining. 107 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,079 sinking all his cash reserves into opal mining. 108 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 It is getting a little bit, sort of, tight. 109 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,079 It is getting a little bit, sort of, tight. 110 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:39,999 Every trip's costing a lot of money. 111 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:40,159 Every trip's costing a lot of money. 112 00:02:41,440 --> 00:02:41,999 (GROANS) 113 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,439 (GROANS) 114 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:43,999 But I've got positive hopes about this spot, and I think it'll be good. 115 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 But I've got positive hopes about this spot, and I think it'll be good. 116 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:46,879 But I've got positive hopes about this spot, and I think it'll be good. 117 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:47,999 He needs to find opal in the next few days 118 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,999 He needs to find opal in the next few days 119 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:50,039 He needs to find opal in the next few days 120 00:02:50,120 --> 00:02:51,999 or quit, broke. (CROW CAWS) 121 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,479 or quit, broke. (CROW CAWS) 122 00:02:55,360 --> 00:02:55,999 Desperate for help, 123 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,359 Desperate for help, 124 00:02:57,440 --> 00:02:57,999 he's called in the only friend he can truly rely on, 125 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,999 he's called in the only friend he can truly rely on, 126 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,399 he's called in the only friend he can truly rely on, 127 00:03:00,480 --> 00:03:01,999 fiancee Becky. 128 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,959 fiancee Becky. 129 00:03:03,040 --> 00:03:03,999 Becky's been here just once before, 130 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,359 Becky's been here just once before, 131 00:03:05,440 --> 00:03:05,999 and is even more of a rookie than Justin. 132 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,919 and is even more of a rookie than Justin. 133 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,999 I haven't seen her for a few weeks, so it's sort of nice just to see her, 134 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,519 I haven't seen her for a few weeks, so it's sort of nice just to see her, 135 00:03:11,600 --> 00:03:11,999 cos I miss her. I'm pretty excited. 136 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,599 cos I miss her. I'm pretty excited. 137 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:13,999 Hello, hello. Hi, sweetie. Come here. 138 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,999 Hello, hello. Hi, sweetie. Come here. 139 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,159 Hello, hello. Hi, sweetie. Come here. 140 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:17,999 How are you? I missed you. 141 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,599 How are you? I missed you. 142 00:03:19,680 --> 00:03:19,999 Pretty excited to show you this claim. 143 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,919 Pretty excited to show you this claim. 144 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,999 I think there's some opal there. Are you ready to do some work? OK. 145 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,279 I think there's some opal there. Are you ready to do some work? OK. 146 00:03:30,240 --> 00:03:31,999 There's a lot of pressure mounting, 147 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:32,239 There's a lot of pressure mounting, 148 00:03:32,320 --> 00:03:33,999 because I haven't found anything all year. 149 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,319 because I haven't found anything all year. 150 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:35,999 And Becky and I have got engaged this year. 151 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,839 And Becky and I have got engaged this year. 152 00:03:36,920 --> 00:03:37,999 Having a family's expensive these days. 153 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,839 Having a family's expensive these days. 154 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:39,999 The last thing I want is to be broke, with a family, 155 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,999 The last thing I want is to be broke, with a family, 156 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,999 The last thing I want is to be broke, with a family, 157 00:03:43,080 --> 00:03:43,999 and not being able to mine. 158 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,079 and not being able to mine. 159 00:03:45,160 --> 00:03:45,999 Gotta be able to prove to her that I can find opal, 160 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,879 Gotta be able to prove to her that I can find opal, 161 00:03:47,960 --> 00:03:47,999 at least, to give her a taste of opal fever 162 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,999 at least, to give her a taste of opal fever 163 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:50,239 at least, to give her a taste of opal fever 164 00:03:50,320 --> 00:03:51,999 and to keep her onboard for a bit longer. 165 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,599 and to keep her onboard for a bit longer. 166 00:03:52,680 --> 00:03:53,999 With just three months of the season left, 167 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,159 With just three months of the season left, 168 00:03:55,240 --> 00:03:55,999 the new Rookies need to hit the ground hard. 169 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,999 the new Rookies need to hit the ground hard. 170 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:58,399 the new Rookies need to hit the ground hard. 171 00:03:58,480 --> 00:03:59,999 Let's go. I wanna show you this claim, and here she is. 172 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,879 Let's go. I wanna show you this claim, and here she is. 173 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:01,999 What do you reckon, Beck? (CHUCKLES) 174 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,999 What do you reckon, Beck? (CHUCKLES) 175 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,319 What do you reckon, Beck? (CHUCKLES) 176 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:05,999 That's where I'm working. Straight ahead, behind these piles of dirt, 177 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,839 That's where I'm working. Straight ahead, behind these piles of dirt, 178 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:07,999 and that's where I think the opal is. 179 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,719 and that's where I think the opal is. 180 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:09,999 Justin is the most optimistic person you could possibly meet. 181 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,999 Justin is the most optimistic person you could possibly meet. 182 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 Justin is the most optimistic person you could possibly meet. 183 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:14,839 Justin is the most optimistic person you could possibly meet. 184 00:04:14,920 --> 00:04:15,999 Sometimes, I think maybe too optimistic, 185 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:16,919 Sometimes, I think maybe too optimistic, 186 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:17,999 and he needs someone who's a bit more rational. 187 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,599 and he needs someone who's a bit more rational. 188 00:04:19,680 --> 00:04:19,999 In the old diggings, 189 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,679 In the old diggings, 190 00:04:21,760 --> 00:04:21,999 Justin has already found several diagonal faults known as slips, 191 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 Justin has already found several diagonal faults known as slips, 192 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,959 Justin has already found several diagonal faults known as slips, 193 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:27,999 that are good indicators of opal deposits. 194 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,439 that are good indicators of opal deposits. 195 00:04:29,520 --> 00:04:29,999 The opal makes on the slips which are the ironstone 45-degree angle slips. 196 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,999 The opal makes on the slips which are the ironstone 45-degree angle slips. 197 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,999 The opal makes on the slips which are the ironstone 45-degree angle slips. 198 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,119 The opal makes on the slips which are the ironstone 45-degree angle slips. 199 00:04:34,200 --> 00:04:35,999 The actual rock that's either rubbed or separated over time... 200 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,199 The actual rock that's either rubbed or separated over time... 201 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:37,999 Hm. ..the opal finds its way into that little crack, 202 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,999 Hm. ..the opal finds its way into that little crack, 203 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,319 Hm. ..the opal finds its way into that little crack, 204 00:04:40,400 --> 00:04:41,999 as such, and it will then fill up that void. 205 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,559 as such, and it will then fill up that void. 206 00:04:42,640 --> 00:04:43,999 This might be the one. Now that's becoming a bit of a joke lately. 207 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 This might be the one. Now that's becoming a bit of a joke lately. 208 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,039 This might be the one. Now that's becoming a bit of a joke lately. 209 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:47,999 I've found nothing all year, so fingers crossed this pays off. 210 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,999 I've found nothing all year, so fingers crossed this pays off. 211 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,599 I've found nothing all year, so fingers crossed this pays off. 212 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:53,999 But the pit that shows the most promise 213 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,119 But the pit that shows the most promise 214 00:04:55,200 --> 00:04:55,999 is surrounded by dangerous piles of loose dirt. 215 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,999 is surrounded by dangerous piles of loose dirt. 216 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:58,359 is surrounded by dangerous piles of loose dirt. 217 00:04:58,440 --> 00:04:59,999 They must be removed before mining can begin, 218 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,199 They must be removed before mining can begin, 219 00:05:01,280 --> 00:05:01,999 or they risk being buried alive. 220 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,999 or they risk being buried alive. 221 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,319 or they risk being buried alive. 222 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:05,999 The plan for today is moving all this dirt, 223 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,839 The plan for today is moving all this dirt, 224 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:07,999 and I've got to move that to get to the opal. 225 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,199 and I've got to move that to get to the opal. 226 00:05:10,200 --> 00:05:11,999 See you soon. 227 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,799 See you soon. 228 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:21,999 I'm excited, actually. I like the look of the ground. 229 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,279 I'm excited, actually. I like the look of the ground. 230 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:23,999 There's a little bit I learned last trip. 231 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,439 There's a little bit I learned last trip. 232 00:05:25,520 --> 00:05:25,999 That looks more promising than the last one, anyway. 233 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 That looks more promising than the last one, anyway. 234 00:05:28,080 --> 00:05:29,999 Every morning you've gotta trick yourself into believing 235 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,119 Every morning you've gotta trick yourself into believing 236 00:05:31,200 --> 00:05:31,999 that there's gonna be a big amount of opal that you can find, 237 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,999 that there's gonna be a big amount of opal that you can find, 238 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:34,079 that there's gonna be a big amount of opal that you can find, 239 00:05:34,160 --> 00:05:35,999 and keep your hope up, and then just keep yourself motivated. 240 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,479 and keep your hope up, and then just keep yourself motivated. 241 00:05:37,560 --> 00:05:37,999 Hello, darling. (ON RADIO) Hi, sweetie. 242 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,919 Hello, darling. (ON RADIO) Hi, sweetie. 243 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:43,999 Becky's presence lifts Justin's morale, 244 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,999 Becky's presence lifts Justin's morale, 245 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:46,879 Becky's presence lifts Justin's morale, 246 00:05:46,960 --> 00:05:47,999 and after just half a day, he's cleared the old dirt piles. 247 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,999 and after just half a day, he's cleared the old dirt piles. 248 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,919 and after just half a day, he's cleared the old dirt piles. 249 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,999 Next step, start digging the pit face. 250 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,119 Next step, start digging the pit face. 251 00:05:55,200 --> 00:05:55,999 I just hope to God that we can get the opal, 252 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,279 I just hope to God that we can get the opal, 253 00:05:57,360 --> 00:05:57,999 and then at least have enough money to keep going. 254 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,999 and then at least have enough money to keep going. 255 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,599 and then at least have enough money to keep going. 256 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:03,999 But to reach it, he has to move 257 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,119 But to reach it, he has to move 258 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:05,999 his 20-tonne excavator down a steep slope. 259 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,639 his 20-tonne excavator down a steep slope. 260 00:06:07,720 --> 00:06:07,999 So, now, I've gotta bring this excavator down here, 261 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,999 So, now, I've gotta bring this excavator down here, 262 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:10,359 So, now, I've gotta bring this excavator down here, 263 00:06:10,440 --> 00:06:11,999 clean this area up, and then we can start mining. 264 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,959 clean this area up, and then we can start mining. 265 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:13,999 Justin's new to excavator driving. 266 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,639 Justin's new to excavator driving. 267 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:15,999 He's only owned the machine for a few months, 268 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,879 He's only owned the machine for a few months, 269 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:17,999 and never tried this manoeuvre before. 270 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,999 and never tried this manoeuvre before. 271 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:20,239 and never tried this manoeuvre before. 272 00:06:20,320 --> 00:06:21,999 The only concern I do have is, this ground here is really soft. 273 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 The only concern I do have is, this ground here is really soft. 274 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,039 The only concern I do have is, this ground here is really soft. 275 00:06:25,120 --> 00:06:25,999 You can see how soft it is, and you don't wanna sort of 276 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,839 You can see how soft it is, and you don't wanna sort of 277 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:27,999 have the machine sort of lose control there. 278 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,999 have the machine sort of lose control there. 279 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,359 have the machine sort of lose control there. 280 00:06:30,440 --> 00:06:31,999 I'm concerned about how you'll get the excavator down. 281 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,239 I'm concerned about how you'll get the excavator down. 282 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:33,999 You use the actual boom and the bucket 283 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,479 You use the actual boom and the bucket 284 00:06:35,560 --> 00:06:35,999 to stabilise yourself. So it's like three points of contact. 285 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,999 to stabilise yourself. So it's like three points of contact. 286 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:38,399 to stabilise yourself. So it's like three points of contact. 287 00:06:38,480 --> 00:06:39,999 I'm not feeling very comfortable about this at all. 288 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,679 I'm not feeling very comfortable about this at all. 289 00:06:41,760 --> 00:06:41,999 That looks pretty steep. Too steep. 290 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 That looks pretty steep. Too steep. 291 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,999 That looks pretty steep. Too steep. 292 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:46,199 That looks pretty steep. Too steep. 293 00:06:54,640 --> 00:06:55,999 I'm keen to get in there, and dig up some opal. 294 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,919 I'm keen to get in there, and dig up some opal. 295 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,999 Deep in the Western Australian outback, 296 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,439 Deep in the Western Australian outback, 297 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:01,999 The Fire Crew is on an epic treasure hunt. 298 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,759 The Fire Crew is on an epic treasure hunt. 299 00:07:07,200 --> 00:07:07,999 So far, this season, Dad and veteran prospector Pete's hunches, 300 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,999 So far, this season, Dad and veteran prospector Pete's hunches, 301 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,279 So far, this season, Dad and veteran prospector Pete's hunches, 302 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:11,999 have seen the team storm past their target. 303 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,999 have seen the team storm past their target. 304 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:14,759 have seen the team storm past their target. 305 00:07:14,840 --> 00:07:15,999 Now he wants to raise the stakes 306 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,359 Now he wants to raise the stakes 307 00:07:17,440 --> 00:07:17,999 and gamble on tracking down an opal so rare, 308 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 and gamble on tracking down an opal so rare, 309 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,319 and gamble on tracking down an opal so rare, 310 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:21,999 he's the only person who claims to have ever seen it. 311 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,399 he's the only person who claims to have ever seen it. 312 00:07:24,760 --> 00:07:25,999 Blue fire opal. 313 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,839 Blue fire opal. 314 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:31,999 This is the final part of the journey. 315 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:32,559 This is the final part of the journey. 316 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:39,999 It's good opal, has it? Looks like it. Yeah. 317 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,879 It's good opal, has it? Looks like it. Yeah. 318 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:43,999 It's hot. 319 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:44,879 It's hot. 320 00:07:44,960 --> 00:07:45,999 Pete believes he saw blue fire opal 14 years ago, 321 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 Pete believes he saw blue fire opal 14 years ago, 322 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,479 Pete believes he saw blue fire opal 14 years ago, 323 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:49,999 at the bottom of a shaft he was digging with son Adam. 324 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,559 at the bottom of a shaft he was digging with son Adam. 325 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:51,999 That's the platform we've made up. 326 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,839 That's the platform we've made up. 327 00:07:53,920 --> 00:07:53,999 The holes down there goes all the way down. 328 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 The holes down there goes all the way down. 329 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,319 The holes down there goes all the way down. 330 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:01,999 With the mine shaft unstable and infested with deadly snakes, 331 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,999 With the mine shaft unstable and infested with deadly snakes, 332 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,039 With the mine shaft unstable and infested with deadly snakes, 333 00:08:05,120 --> 00:08:05,999 Pete was unable to reach it, 334 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,119 Pete was unable to reach it, 335 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:07,999 but Adam never saw it, and isn't convinced. 336 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,999 but Adam never saw it, and isn't convinced. 337 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:10,359 but Adam never saw it, and isn't convinced. 338 00:08:12,080 --> 00:08:13,999 Down the bottom of that shaft, right, 339 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,719 Down the bottom of that shaft, right, 340 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:15,999 it sort of looked bluish with the light. 341 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,999 it sort of looked bluish with the light. 342 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,239 it sort of looked bluish with the light. 343 00:08:18,320 --> 00:08:19,999 There was a nice, big, thick chunk. 344 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,719 There was a nice, big, thick chunk. 345 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:21,999 A beautiful blue lustre through it. Blue fire opal. 346 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,999 A beautiful blue lustre through it. Blue fire opal. 347 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 A beautiful blue lustre through it. Blue fire opal. 348 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,079 A beautiful blue lustre through it. Blue fire opal. 349 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:27,999 Well, I'm a bit sceptical on it, 350 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,519 Well, I'm a bit sceptical on it, 351 00:08:28,600 --> 00:08:29,999 cos it hasn't been found anywhere else in the world. This would be a first. 352 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,999 cos it hasn't been found anywhere else in the world. This would be a first. 353 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:32,079 cos it hasn't been found anywhere else in the world. This would be a first. 354 00:08:32,160 --> 00:08:33,999 Yeah. And it was pretty hot out there. 355 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,159 Yeah. And it was pretty hot out there. 356 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:35,999 We may have been out in the sun for too long. 357 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,359 We may have been out in the sun for too long. 358 00:08:36,440 --> 00:08:37,999 With Adam now a trained firefighter, 359 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:38,439 With Adam now a trained firefighter, 360 00:08:38,520 --> 00:08:39,999 he has the skills and equipment to finally reach it, if it's there. 361 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 he has the skills and equipment to finally reach it, if it's there. 362 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,639 he has the skills and equipment to finally reach it, if it's there. 363 00:08:42,720 --> 00:08:43,999 We've got all the gear to go and have a look. 364 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,439 We've got all the gear to go and have a look. 365 00:08:45,520 --> 00:08:45,999 We'll know once and for all if it's down there or not. 366 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 We'll know once and for all if it's down there or not. 367 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,079 We'll know once and for all if it's down there or not. 368 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:49,999 Someone had to find diamonds once. Mm. 369 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,919 Someone had to find diamonds once. Mm. 370 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 So, it'd be great if we could be the first ones to find blue fire opal. 371 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,599 So, it'd be great if we could be the first ones to find blue fire opal. 372 00:08:55,680 --> 00:08:55,999 It'd be priceless. I know that. 373 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 It'd be priceless. I know that. 374 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,359 It'd be priceless. I know that. 375 00:08:58,440 --> 00:08:59,999 The Fire Crew will be searching in a remote section of desert, 376 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,999 The Fire Crew will be searching in a remote section of desert, 377 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:02,039 The Fire Crew will be searching in a remote section of desert, 378 00:09:02,120 --> 00:09:03,999 100km from the town of Laverton. 379 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:04,799 100km from the town of Laverton. 380 00:09:06,440 --> 00:09:07,999 Pete believes the blue fire opal 381 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,439 Pete believes the blue fire opal 382 00:09:08,520 --> 00:09:09,999 got its colour from the vivid blue cobalt, rich in this area. 383 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 got its colour from the vivid blue cobalt, rich in this area. 384 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,119 got its colour from the vivid blue cobalt, rich in this area. 385 00:09:12,200 --> 00:09:13,999 We had to cross the river 386 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,199 We had to cross the river 387 00:09:14,280 --> 00:09:15,999 and follow this track across the river which is just there. 388 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,079 and follow this track across the river which is just there. 389 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:17,999 Yeah. And the track's supposed to be off to our right. 390 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,959 Yeah. And the track's supposed to be off to our right. 391 00:09:21,160 --> 00:09:21,999 We need to move camp to 392 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,319 We need to move camp to 393 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:23,999 position ourselves closer to this potential mine shaft. 394 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,999 position ourselves closer to this potential mine shaft. 395 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,079 position ourselves closer to this potential mine shaft. 396 00:09:27,160 --> 00:09:27,999 It's over 100km drive easily, 397 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,519 It's over 100km drive easily, 398 00:09:29,600 --> 00:09:29,999 between our Laverton site and where this potential site is. 399 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 between our Laverton site and where this potential site is. 400 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 between our Laverton site and where this potential site is. 401 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:35,999 We're gonna be spending a couple of days there. 402 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,319 We're gonna be spending a couple of days there. 403 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:37,999 But right now, the family are struggling 404 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,839 But right now, the family are struggling 405 00:09:39,920 --> 00:09:39,999 to find their way through endless kilometres of dense bush. 406 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 to find their way through endless kilometres of dense bush. 407 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,439 to find their way through endless kilometres of dense bush. 408 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:45,999 We're trying to find a spot from 14 years ago. 409 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,999 We're trying to find a spot from 14 years ago. 410 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,479 We're trying to find a spot from 14 years ago. 411 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:49,999 The track that we need to take to the north-east 412 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,679 The track that we need to take to the north-east 413 00:09:51,760 --> 00:09:51,999 doesn't seem to be here any more. So the old man's 414 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 doesn't seem to be here any more. So the old man's 415 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,879 doesn't seem to be here any more. So the old man's 416 00:09:54,960 --> 00:09:55,999 having a quick walk-around to see if he can find 417 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,199 having a quick walk-around to see if he can find 418 00:09:57,280 --> 00:09:57,999 remnants of an old track somewhere. 419 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,319 remnants of an old track somewhere. 420 00:09:59,400 --> 00:09:59,999 We're not lost. We're geographically embarrassed. There's a difference. 421 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,999 We're not lost. We're geographically embarrassed. There's a difference. 422 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,319 We're not lost. We're geographically embarrassed. There's a difference. 423 00:10:04,320 --> 00:10:05,999 For Adam's partner Cassidy, getting lost is not an option. 424 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,999 For Adam's partner Cassidy, getting lost is not an option. 425 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,519 For Adam's partner Cassidy, getting lost is not an option. 426 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:09,999 To me, every trip, we have to find something, 427 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,719 To me, every trip, we have to find something, 428 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:11,999 because it costs a lot to do this. 429 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,919 because it costs a lot to do this. 430 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:13,999 I need to know that we can do it each time, 431 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,319 I need to know that we can do it each time, 432 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:15,999 so, you know, we can make a business out of this. 433 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 so, you know, we can make a business out of this. 434 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,599 so, you know, we can make a business out of this. 435 00:10:20,200 --> 00:10:21,999 The good news is, I found the track which was out there, 436 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,079 The good news is, I found the track which was out there, 437 00:10:23,160 --> 00:10:23,999 where it should be. So, it's all good. 438 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,999 where it should be. So, it's all good. 439 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:26,879 where it should be. So, it's all good. 440 00:10:29,560 --> 00:10:29,999 Look at that. Oh, that's cool. 441 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,999 Look at that. Oh, that's cool. 442 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,039 Look at that. Oh, that's cool. 443 00:10:33,120 --> 00:10:33,999 (ON RADIO) Did you see that rock to our right-hand side back there? 444 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,999 (ON RADIO) Did you see that rock to our right-hand side back there? 445 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,199 (ON RADIO) Did you see that rock to our right-hand side back there? 446 00:10:36,280 --> 00:10:37,999 Yeah, there it is. I can see it. We're in the right area. 447 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,999 Yeah, there it is. I can see it. We're in the right area. 448 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:39,999 Finally, Pete's found the old minefield 449 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,439 Finally, Pete's found the old minefield 450 00:10:41,520 --> 00:10:41,999 where he claims he saw blue opal. 451 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,999 where he claims he saw blue opal. 452 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:44,039 where he claims he saw blue opal. 453 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:45,999 Now they just have to find the right shaft and get to the bottom. 454 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,999 Now they just have to find the right shaft and get to the bottom. 455 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,359 Now they just have to find the right shaft and get to the bottom. 456 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:49,999 You wanna get in the hole, and you wanna find blue opal. 457 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,079 You wanna get in the hole, and you wanna find blue opal. 458 00:10:51,160 --> 00:10:51,999 Kind of a good combination. What do you wanna do? 459 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,679 Kind of a good combination. What do you wanna do? 460 00:10:53,760 --> 00:10:53,999 Just, you don't die. Yeah. That'd be great. I'll do my best. 461 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 Just, you don't die. Yeah. That'd be great. I'll do my best. 462 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,279 Just, you don't die. Yeah. That'd be great. I'll do my best. 463 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:57,999 We'll survive. Yeah. 464 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,879 We'll survive. Yeah. 465 00:11:15,960 --> 00:11:15,999 Comin' up. 466 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 Comin' up. 467 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,399 Comin' up. 468 00:11:18,480 --> 00:11:19,999 36km from the town of Lightning Ridge, 469 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,519 36km from the town of Lightning Ridge, 470 00:11:21,600 --> 00:11:21,999 on the Cooke brothers' 50 by 50-metre Alloa claim, 471 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,999 on the Cooke brothers' 50 by 50-metre Alloa claim, 472 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,839 on the Cooke brothers' 50 by 50-metre Alloa claim, 473 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:25,999 Pete Cooke and 19-year-old apprentice Sam, 474 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,999 Pete Cooke and 19-year-old apprentice Sam, 475 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,679 Pete Cooke and 19-year-old apprentice Sam, 476 00:11:29,760 --> 00:11:29,999 are getting ready to explore the bottom of a freshly-dug shaft. 477 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,999 are getting ready to explore the bottom of a freshly-dug shaft. 478 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,799 are getting ready to explore the bottom of a freshly-dug shaft. 479 00:11:33,880 --> 00:11:33,999 There might be something there, we gotta have a look. 480 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,999 There might be something there, we gotta have a look. 481 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,399 There might be something there, we gotta have a look. 482 00:11:36,480 --> 00:11:37,999 Time to get goin', find some opal. 483 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,999 Time to get goin', find some opal. 484 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,199 Time to get goin', find some opal. 485 00:11:40,280 --> 00:11:41,999 To make ends meet, 486 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,319 To make ends meet, 487 00:11:42,400 --> 00:11:43,999 Mick has had to take a paid drilling job out of town... 488 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,679 Mick has had to take a paid drilling job out of town... 489 00:11:45,760 --> 00:11:45,999 We have plenty to do. Just trying to get it all done. 490 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 We have plenty to do. Just trying to get it all done. 491 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,599 We have plenty to do. Just trying to get it all done. 492 00:11:48,680 --> 00:11:49,999 ..leaving Pete and Sam to dig without him. 493 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,999 ..leaving Pete and Sam to dig without him. 494 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,399 ..leaving Pete and Sam to dig without him. 495 00:11:52,480 --> 00:11:53,999 I got my little trustee sidekick Sam with me. 496 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,359 I got my little trustee sidekick Sam with me. 497 00:11:55,440 --> 00:11:55,999 He's good. He's on the ball. 498 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,439 He's good. He's on the ball. 499 00:11:57,520 --> 00:11:57,999 70ft deep. Yeah. You fall down there, you're not gonna survive. 500 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999 70ft deep. Yeah. You fall down there, you're not gonna survive. 501 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,159 70ft deep. Yeah. You fall down there, you're not gonna survive. 502 00:12:01,240 --> 00:12:01,999 We'll just put the dirt on top of you, 503 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,439 We'll just put the dirt on top of you, 504 00:12:03,520 --> 00:12:03,999 and tell your mum you went to the Gold Coast. (LAUGHS) 505 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,999 and tell your mum you went to the Gold Coast. (LAUGHS) 506 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,359 and tell your mum you went to the Gold Coast. (LAUGHS) 507 00:12:07,440 --> 00:12:07,999 Yeah. No. You just gotta be careful. Safety's the most important thing. 508 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,999 Yeah. No. You just gotta be careful. Safety's the most important thing. 509 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,999 Yeah. No. You just gotta be careful. Safety's the most important thing. 510 00:12:12,960 --> 00:12:13,999 With a $200,000 target, and not a find so far this season, 511 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,999 With a $200,000 target, and not a find so far this season, 512 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999 With a $200,000 target, and not a find so far this season, 513 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,039 With a $200,000 target, and not a find so far this season, 514 00:12:18,120 --> 00:12:19,999 the boys need to go big or go home. 515 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 the boys need to go big or go home. 516 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,079 the boys need to go big or go home. 517 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:29,999 What they're hunting is Lightning Ridge's signature gem. 518 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,999 What they're hunting is Lightning Ridge's signature gem. 519 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,199 What they're hunting is Lightning Ridge's signature gem. 520 00:12:33,280 --> 00:12:33,999 Black opal, 521 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,279 Black opal, 522 00:12:35,360 --> 00:12:35,999 worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 523 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 524 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 525 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,439 worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 526 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:41,999 We're gonna keep trying, basically, just keep trying. 527 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,359 We're gonna keep trying, basically, just keep trying. 528 00:12:43,440 --> 00:12:43,999 We'll hit it one day for sure. 529 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,559 We'll hit it one day for sure. 530 00:12:46,880 --> 00:12:47,999 But to get it won't be easy. 531 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,239 But to get it won't be easy. 532 00:12:49,320 --> 00:12:49,999 The 20-metre shaft is only one metre in diameter, 533 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,999 The 20-metre shaft is only one metre in diameter, 534 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,519 The 20-metre shaft is only one metre in diameter, 535 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:53,999 and Pete's already suffered not one, but two heart attacks. 536 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,999 and Pete's already suffered not one, but two heart attacks. 537 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,839 and Pete's already suffered not one, but two heart attacks. 538 00:12:56,920 --> 00:12:57,999 That should go in now, so... 539 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,519 That should go in now, so... 540 00:12:59,600 --> 00:12:59,999 To try and make life a little easier, Pete's built an electronic winch, 541 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,999 To try and make life a little easier, Pete's built an electronic winch, 542 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,279 To try and make life a little easier, Pete's built an electronic winch, 543 00:13:03,360 --> 00:13:03,999 allowing him to be lowered to the bottom of the drill hole 544 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,999 allowing him to be lowered to the bottom of the drill hole 545 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,159 allowing him to be lowered to the bottom of the drill hole 546 00:13:06,240 --> 00:13:07,999 in a harness. 547 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,239 in a harness. 548 00:13:08,320 --> 00:13:09,999 I don't have to take it off the truck. I drive the truck beside the hole. 549 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,759 I don't have to take it off the truck. I drive the truck beside the hole. 550 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:11,999 We'll just make sure it's strapped on good 551 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,839 We'll just make sure it's strapped on good 552 00:13:13,920 --> 00:13:13,999 to the back of the truck, so it doesn't fall off. 553 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,999 to the back of the truck, so it doesn't fall off. 554 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:16,239 to the back of the truck, so it doesn't fall off. 555 00:13:16,320 --> 00:13:17,999 But today, he's going to test it for the first time 556 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,879 But today, he's going to test it for the first time 557 00:13:18,960 --> 00:13:19,999 on himself. 558 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,959 on himself. 559 00:13:21,040 --> 00:13:21,999 I built it. I did the welding. 560 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,039 I built it. I did the welding. 561 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:23,999 So, I'm the one that should put his life on the line. 562 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,599 So, I'm the one that should put his life on the line. 563 00:13:25,680 --> 00:13:25,999 I'll stand up the top, 564 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,719 I'll stand up the top, 565 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:27,999 and make sure everything's going well from up here. 566 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,999 and make sure everything's going well from up here. 567 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,199 and make sure everything's going well from up here. 568 00:13:30,280 --> 00:13:31,999 I'll send Pete down there. There you go. 569 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,759 I'll send Pete down there. There you go. 570 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:35,999 Yeah, it's the first time we've done it like this. 571 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,999 Yeah, it's the first time we've done it like this. 572 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:38,559 Yeah, it's the first time we've done it like this. 573 00:13:38,640 --> 00:13:39,999 Just getting it worked out, how to do it safely. 574 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,999 Just getting it worked out, how to do it safely. 575 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:41,999 The opal's been down there for over 100 million years. 576 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,919 The opal's been down there for over 100 million years. 577 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,999 It can wait another five minutes. 578 00:13:51,560 --> 00:13:51,999 Pete will soon be hanging from a thin steel cable. 579 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 Pete will soon be hanging from a thin steel cable. 580 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,839 Pete will soon be hanging from a thin steel cable. 581 00:13:57,400 --> 00:13:57,999 Oh, a little bit of trepidation, I suppose. 582 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 Oh, a little bit of trepidation, I suppose. 583 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,799 Oh, a little bit of trepidation, I suppose. 584 00:14:00,880 --> 00:14:01,999 Little bit of, erm, wariness. (CHUCKLES) 585 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 Little bit of, erm, wariness. (CHUCKLES) 586 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,079 Little bit of, erm, wariness. (CHUCKLES) 587 00:14:05,160 --> 00:14:05,999 If the new winch fails, it's a 20-metre drop to the bottom. 588 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,999 If the new winch fails, it's a 20-metre drop to the bottom. 589 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 If the new winch fails, it's a 20-metre drop to the bottom. 590 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,479 If the new winch fails, it's a 20-metre drop to the bottom. 591 00:14:15,720 --> 00:14:15,999 At the Vino opal field... 592 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,719 At the Vino opal field... 593 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:17,999 The worst thing is it can just roll into this big pile of dirt, and that's it. 594 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,999 The worst thing is it can just roll into this big pile of dirt, and that's it. 595 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,559 The worst thing is it can just roll into this big pile of dirt, and that's it. 596 00:14:21,640 --> 00:14:21,999 ..with fiancee Becky looking on... Or it'll crush you 597 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,999 ..with fiancee Becky looking on... Or it'll crush you 598 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,599 ..with fiancee Becky looking on... Or it'll crush you 599 00:14:24,680 --> 00:14:25,999 if it rolls. No, don't think like that. 600 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,119 if it rolls. No, don't think like that. 601 00:14:27,200 --> 00:14:27,999 Rookie operator Justin is about to tackle a steep incline 602 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,999 Rookie operator Justin is about to tackle a steep incline 603 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,959 Rookie operator Justin is about to tackle a steep incline 604 00:14:31,040 --> 00:14:31,999 in his newly-acquired 20-tonne excavator. 605 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,839 in his newly-acquired 20-tonne excavator. 606 00:14:33,920 --> 00:14:33,999 I just don't want you to rush it. All right, let me do it, and watch. 607 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,999 I just don't want you to rush it. All right, let me do it, and watch. 608 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,599 I just don't want you to rush it. All right, let me do it, and watch. 609 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:37,999 I feel like the incline's just a little bit too much 610 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 I feel like the incline's just a little bit too much 611 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:40,999 I feel like the incline's just a little bit too much 612 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:41,999 for a rookie excavator driver to tackle. 613 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,799 for a rookie excavator driver to tackle. 614 00:14:51,040 --> 00:14:51,999 Oh, my God. He just wants to get to that opal. 615 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,999 Oh, my God. He just wants to get to that opal. 616 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,879 Oh, my God. He just wants to get to that opal. 617 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:57,999 Out here, there's no rules, so just go for it. 618 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:58,599 Out here, there's no rules, so just go for it. 619 00:15:03,120 --> 00:15:03,999 Ooh, I don't really like doing this, but I've gotta learn somewhere. 620 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,999 Ooh, I don't really like doing this, but I've gotta learn somewhere. 621 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,199 Ooh, I don't really like doing this, but I've gotta learn somewhere. 622 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:09,999 That's the tipping point right now. (CREAKING) 623 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,519 That's the tipping point right now. (CREAKING) 624 00:15:11,600 --> 00:15:11,999 Justin must use the bucket 625 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,799 Justin must use the bucket 626 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:13,999 to stop the excavator from toppling over. 627 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,919 to stop the excavator from toppling over. 628 00:15:18,520 --> 00:15:19,999 Slow and steady is good. 629 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,599 Slow and steady is good. 630 00:15:22,960 --> 00:15:23,999 (CREAKING) 631 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,119 (CREAKING) 632 00:15:33,400 --> 00:15:33,999 (GASPS) 633 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,399 (GASPS) 634 00:15:37,280 --> 00:15:37,999 Perfect. (CHUCKLES) 635 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,519 Perfect. (CHUCKLES) 636 00:15:39,600 --> 00:15:39,999 (CLAPS) (LAUGHS) 637 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,959 (CLAPS) (LAUGHS) 638 00:15:42,040 --> 00:15:43,999 Back to the grind. 639 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:44,799 Back to the grind. 640 00:15:44,880 --> 00:15:45,999 Straight into it, no pause. 641 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:46,879 Straight into it, no pause. 642 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:49,999 (LAUGHS) I'm glad you're alive! 643 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:50,239 (LAUGHS) I'm glad you're alive! 644 00:15:50,320 --> 00:15:51,999 (LAUGHS) No rest. 645 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:52,359 (LAUGHS) No rest. 646 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:55,999 Now, closer to the face of the open-cut mine, 647 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 Now, closer to the face of the open-cut mine, 648 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,319 Now, closer to the face of the open-cut mine, 649 00:15:58,400 --> 00:15:59,999 Justin can finish clearing the last remaining dirt 650 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,559 Justin can finish clearing the last remaining dirt 651 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:01,999 to expose the dark ironstone rock that bears the opal. 652 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 to expose the dark ironstone rock that bears the opal. 653 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,559 to expose the dark ironstone rock that bears the opal. 654 00:16:07,920 --> 00:16:07,999 This is so exciting. (CHUCKLES) 655 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999 This is so exciting. (CHUCKLES) 656 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,119 This is so exciting. (CHUCKLES) 657 00:16:13,240 --> 00:16:13,999 One strike of the pick is gonna change your life. 658 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,999 One strike of the pick is gonna change your life. 659 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,039 One strike of the pick is gonna change your life. 660 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:17,999 That's what I keep telling myself every day. 661 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,399 That's what I keep telling myself every day. 662 00:16:20,320 --> 00:16:21,999 The stakes are high because Becky's here. 663 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,359 The stakes are high because Becky's here. 664 00:16:24,640 --> 00:16:25,999 The pressure's on. 665 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:26,919 The pressure's on. 666 00:16:28,320 --> 00:16:29,999 There's the level, Beck. Wow. That's the level, mate. 667 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,159 There's the level, Beck. Wow. That's the level, mate. 668 00:16:31,240 --> 00:16:31,999 Wow, that's as deep as we have to go. 669 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,559 Wow, that's as deep as we have to go. 670 00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:33,999 (CHUCKLES) 671 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,999 (CHUCKLES) 672 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,119 (CHUCKLES) 673 00:16:36,200 --> 00:16:37,999 That's where we're gonna find opal as well. 674 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,679 That's where we're gonna find opal as well. 675 00:16:38,760 --> 00:16:39,999 All I've gotta do is find the big pocket, 676 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,759 All I've gotta do is find the big pocket, 677 00:16:40,840 --> 00:16:41,999 and pretty much all the worries will go away. 678 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,519 and pretty much all the worries will go away. 679 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:43,999 The worries of being a bit of a failure. 680 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,879 The worries of being a bit of a failure. 681 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:47,999 We're close. 682 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,599 We're close. 683 00:16:49,680 --> 00:16:49,999 You're gonna (BLEEP) love it when we see some opal. 684 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 You're gonna (BLEEP) love it when we see some opal. 685 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,279 You're gonna (BLEEP) love it when we see some opal. 686 00:16:52,360 --> 00:16:53,999 I wanna experience it for myself. 687 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,359 I wanna experience it for myself. 688 00:16:54,440 --> 00:16:55,999 You'll give up your whole life to come opal mining when you see it. You reckon? Yeah. 689 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,999 You'll give up your whole life to come opal mining when you see it. You reckon? Yeah. 690 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,479 You'll give up your whole life to come opal mining when you see it. You reckon? Yeah. 691 00:16:59,560 --> 00:16:59,999 I can definitely start to visualise now, myself being up here, 692 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,999 I can definitely start to visualise now, myself being up here, 693 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:02,519 I can definitely start to visualise now, myself being up here, 694 00:17:02,600 --> 00:17:03,999 giving Justin a hand. Have a look at this stuff, sweetie. 695 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,479 giving Justin a hand. Have a look at this stuff, sweetie. 696 00:17:07,040 --> 00:17:07,999 This is so awesome. 697 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,159 This is so awesome. 698 00:17:09,240 --> 00:17:09,999 Imagine if we both find something together, you know? 699 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,799 Imagine if we both find something together, you know? 700 00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:11,999 Both chipping away. (SMACKS LIPS) 701 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,999 Both chipping away. (SMACKS LIPS) 702 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:14,759 Both chipping away. (SMACKS LIPS) 703 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:23,999 So, we're gonna go and, er, 704 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,359 So, we're gonna go and, er, 705 00:17:25,440 --> 00:17:25,999 see if we can find this mine shaft that I was down 14 years ago. 706 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999 see if we can find this mine shaft that I was down 14 years ago. 707 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:28,439 see if we can find this mine shaft that I was down 14 years ago. 708 00:17:28,520 --> 00:17:29,999 We just gotta make sure the mine shaft's in good nick, and it's not fully caved in. 709 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,999 We just gotta make sure the mine shaft's in good nick, and it's not fully caved in. 710 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:32,399 We just gotta make sure the mine shaft's in good nick, and it's not fully caved in. 711 00:17:32,480 --> 00:17:33,999 After 12 hours of navigating outback tracks, 712 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,759 After 12 hours of navigating outback tracks, 713 00:17:35,840 --> 00:17:35,999 The Fire Crew finally arrive at the area 714 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,999 The Fire Crew finally arrive at the area 715 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:38,919 The Fire Crew finally arrive at the area 716 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:39,999 of Pete's fabled blue opal sighting. 717 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,559 of Pete's fabled blue opal sighting. 718 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:43,999 They did a bit of serious work here, didn't they? Oh, yeah. 719 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,399 They did a bit of serious work here, didn't they? Oh, yeah. 720 00:17:45,480 --> 00:17:45,999 They were getting a lot of material, they were chasing it. 721 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,999 They were getting a lot of material, they were chasing it. 722 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,439 They were getting a lot of material, they were chasing it. 723 00:17:48,520 --> 00:17:49,999 But they must still find the right mine shaft. 724 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,879 But they must still find the right mine shaft. 725 00:17:51,960 --> 00:17:51,999 The whole area is dotted with dangerous old diggings, 726 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,999 The whole area is dotted with dangerous old diggings, 727 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,119 The whole area is dotted with dangerous old diggings, 728 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:55,999 dating back 80 years, 729 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,199 dating back 80 years, 730 00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:57,999 where miners hunted for red fire opal. 731 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,719 where miners hunted for red fire opal. 732 00:17:59,800 --> 00:17:59,999 Little opals there. Yep. 733 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,959 Little opals there. Yep. 734 00:18:02,040 --> 00:18:03,999 One, two, three. That's the height. 735 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:04,439 One, two, three. That's the height. 736 00:18:04,520 --> 00:18:05,999 Just be careful, because if you fall down there, 737 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,799 Just be careful, because if you fall down there, 738 00:18:06,880 --> 00:18:07,999 you're gonna hurt yourself bad. Serious work for nothing. 739 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,999 you're gonna hurt yourself bad. Serious work for nothing. 740 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:10,599 you're gonna hurt yourself bad. Serious work for nothing. 741 00:18:10,680 --> 00:18:11,999 If they can't find the right shaft, or can't access it, 742 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 If they can't find the right shaft, or can't access it, 743 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,439 If they can't find the right shaft, or can't access it, 744 00:18:14,520 --> 00:18:15,999 they'll have wasted $3,000 on this trip. 745 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 they'll have wasted $3,000 on this trip. 746 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,439 they'll have wasted $3,000 on this trip. 747 00:18:18,520 --> 00:18:19,999 So, which way is west? 748 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,799 So, which way is west? 749 00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:29,999 And here it is. 750 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,799 And here it is. 751 00:18:33,760 --> 00:18:33,999 This is where I was, 14 years ago. 752 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,999 This is where I was, 14 years ago. 753 00:18:44,280 --> 00:18:45,999 (WATER SPLASHES) Ah, it's full of water. 754 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,479 (WATER SPLASHES) Ah, it's full of water. 755 00:18:47,560 --> 00:18:47,999 (GASPS) 756 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,559 (GASPS) 757 00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:51,999 Bummer. Oh, my God. Might be in the shaft. 758 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,919 Bummer. Oh, my God. Might be in the shaft. 759 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,999 Is it full of water? 760 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,199 Is it full of water? 761 00:18:56,280 --> 00:18:57,999 (SPLASHES) Yep. There is a bucket. 762 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,279 (SPLASHES) Yep. There is a bucket. 763 00:18:59,440 --> 00:18:59,999 Adam, that is so deep. 764 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,559 Adam, that is so deep. 765 00:19:01,640 --> 00:19:01,999 It looks like Pete's dream of retrieving mythical blue opal 766 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,999 It looks like Pete's dream of retrieving mythical blue opal 767 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,799 It looks like Pete's dream of retrieving mythical blue opal 768 00:19:05,880 --> 00:19:05,999 has drowned at the bottom of an old timer's shaft. 769 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,999 has drowned at the bottom of an old timer's shaft. 770 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,359 has drowned at the bottom of an old timer's shaft. 771 00:19:09,440 --> 00:19:09,999 Well, it means the trip's a bit of a bust at the moment. 772 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,999 Well, it means the trip's a bit of a bust at the moment. 773 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,239 Well, it means the trip's a bit of a bust at the moment. 774 00:19:12,320 --> 00:19:13,999 It's the worst possible outcome. Yeah. 775 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,319 It's the worst possible outcome. Yeah. 776 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:15,999 We haven't got the pump to excavate all the water out. 777 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,959 We haven't got the pump to excavate all the water out. 778 00:19:17,040 --> 00:19:17,999 We had to put a stop to it completely. 779 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,999 We had to put a stop to it completely. 780 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,399 We had to put a stop to it completely. 781 00:19:30,080 --> 00:19:31,999 Yep. (MACHINE WHIRRING) 782 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:32,759 Yep. (MACHINE WHIRRING) 783 00:19:36,040 --> 00:19:37,999 (WHIRRING) (INDISTINCT) 784 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,679 (WHIRRING) (INDISTINCT) 785 00:19:38,760 --> 00:19:39,999 At the Cooke brothers' Alloa claim, 786 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,039 At the Cooke brothers' Alloa claim, 787 00:19:41,120 --> 00:19:41,999 Pete is dangling from a home-made winch, 788 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,759 Pete is dangling from a home-made winch, 789 00:19:43,840 --> 00:19:43,999 above a narrow 20-metre opal shaft. 790 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,999 above a narrow 20-metre opal shaft. 791 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:46,679 above a narrow 20-metre opal shaft. 792 00:19:46,760 --> 00:19:47,999 All good? I hope so. 793 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,959 All good? I hope so. 794 00:19:50,640 --> 00:19:51,999 Apprentice opal hunter Sam is guiding him down. 795 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,999 Apprentice opal hunter Sam is guiding him down. 796 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,639 Apprentice opal hunter Sam is guiding him down. 797 00:19:54,720 --> 00:19:55,999 Stuck on that ladder... It's all right. It's OK. Let's go down a little bit. 798 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,999 Stuck on that ladder... It's all right. It's OK. Let's go down a little bit. 799 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,079 Stuck on that ladder... It's all right. It's OK. Let's go down a little bit. 800 00:20:00,440 --> 00:20:01,999 We'll just have to watch out. The water? Yeah. 801 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,319 We'll just have to watch out. The water? Yeah. 802 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:03,999 You all right? Yep. Almost. 803 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,959 You all right? Yep. Almost. 804 00:20:07,560 --> 00:20:07,999 If he can get to the bottom, 805 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,559 If he can get to the bottom, 806 00:20:09,640 --> 00:20:09,999 Pete's hoping he'll find some precious black opal 807 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,999 Pete's hoping he'll find some precious black opal 808 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,079 Pete's hoping he'll find some precious black opal 809 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:13,999 to get their season started. 810 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,399 to get their season started. 811 00:20:19,560 --> 00:20:19,999 (WHIRRING) 812 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,839 (WHIRRING) 813 00:20:28,320 --> 00:20:29,999 How are you going, mate? (GRUNTS) Yep, on the bottom now. 814 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,999 How are you going, mate? (GRUNTS) Yep, on the bottom now. 815 00:20:34,560 --> 00:20:35,999 20 metres above, Sam is Pete's lifeline... 816 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,999 20 metres above, Sam is Pete's lifeline... 817 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,239 20 metres above, Sam is Pete's lifeline... 818 00:20:38,320 --> 00:20:39,999 Yeah, put the air back on, please, Sam! Yep! 819 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,279 Yeah, put the air back on, please, Sam! Yep! 820 00:20:41,360 --> 00:20:41,999 ..controlling air, pumps and equipment. 821 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 ..controlling air, pumps and equipment. 822 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,679 ..controlling air, pumps and equipment. 823 00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:47,999 Come on, opal, where are ya? 824 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,239 Come on, opal, where are ya? 825 00:20:48,320 --> 00:20:49,999 Need that nice, glassy sound. 826 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,639 Need that nice, glassy sound. 827 00:20:50,720 --> 00:20:51,999 Even with just a pick, 828 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,719 Even with just a pick, 829 00:20:52,800 --> 00:20:53,999 Pete's tuned ear can detect if he hits opal. 830 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,999 Pete's tuned ear can detect if he hits opal. 831 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,079 Pete's tuned ear can detect if he hits opal. 832 00:20:59,920 --> 00:20:59,999 There's a bit of trace in the wall right there, look at that. 833 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,999 There's a bit of trace in the wall right there, look at that. 834 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,159 There's a bit of trace in the wall right there, look at that. 835 00:21:05,440 --> 00:21:05,999 There's plenty of trace in the wall! Yeah, a bit of blue. 836 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,999 There's plenty of trace in the wall! Yeah, a bit of blue. 837 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,359 There's plenty of trace in the wall! Yeah, a bit of blue. 838 00:21:09,440 --> 00:21:09,999 Trace is tiny amounts of opal 839 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,999 Trace is tiny amounts of opal 840 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,239 Trace is tiny amounts of opal 841 00:21:12,320 --> 00:21:13,999 that could indicate larger valuable pieces nearby. 842 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,999 that could indicate larger valuable pieces nearby. 843 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:16,839 that could indicate larger valuable pieces nearby. 844 00:21:19,760 --> 00:21:19,999 Rocks coming down! 845 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,999 Rocks coming down! 846 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,399 Rocks coming down! 847 00:21:22,480 --> 00:21:23,999 But above, Sam isn't making life easy. 848 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 But above, Sam isn't making life easy. 849 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,119 But above, Sam isn't making life easy. 850 00:21:26,200 --> 00:21:27,999 Yeah, I can't really have you standing there too close, 851 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,559 Yeah, I can't really have you standing there too close, 852 00:21:29,640 --> 00:21:29,999 cos you're knocking rocks down on me. 853 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,639 cos you're knocking rocks down on me. 854 00:21:31,720 --> 00:21:31,999 Oh, righty-o. Yep. Put your boot on that. Yeah. 855 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,999 Oh, righty-o. Yep. Put your boot on that. Yeah. 856 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:34,679 Oh, righty-o. Yep. Put your boot on that. Yeah. 857 00:21:34,760 --> 00:21:35,999 Temperatures in the shaft are well over 30 degrees. 858 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,999 Temperatures in the shaft are well over 30 degrees. 859 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:38,239 Temperatures in the shaft are well over 30 degrees. 860 00:21:38,320 --> 00:21:39,999 Humidity is rising fast. 861 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,679 Humidity is rising fast. 862 00:21:42,680 --> 00:21:43,999 Pete's been down there for two hours. 863 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,279 Pete's been down there for two hours. 864 00:21:46,800 --> 00:21:47,999 Finally, his pick changes tune. 865 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,799 Finally, his pick changes tune. 866 00:21:51,080 --> 00:21:51,999 (SCRAPING) 867 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,679 (SCRAPING) 868 00:21:53,760 --> 00:21:53,999 I found some opal! You say you found some? 869 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,999 I found some opal! You say you found some? 870 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,039 I found some opal! You say you found some? 871 00:21:57,120 --> 00:21:57,999 Yeah, I found one big ass glob, mate. 872 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,559 Yeah, I found one big ass glob, mate. 873 00:21:59,640 --> 00:21:59,999 (LAUGHS) 874 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,639 (LAUGHS) 875 00:22:02,920 --> 00:22:03,999 Oh, that's great. 876 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,919 Oh, that's great. 877 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:05,999 I can even see a little bit of colour in the side. 878 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,719 I can even see a little bit of colour in the side. 879 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:07,999 Yeah, it's got a bit of green in it. Maybe even a little bit of red, 880 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,999 Yeah, it's got a bit of green in it. Maybe even a little bit of red, 881 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,119 Yeah, it's got a bit of green in it. Maybe even a little bit of red, 882 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:11,999 there's a couple of specks. This is all pretty exciting now. 883 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,999 there's a couple of specks. This is all pretty exciting now. 884 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:14,799 there's a couple of specks. This is all pretty exciting now. 885 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:15,999 I'm just waiting for him to get back to the top. That'll be pretty cool. 886 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,999 I'm just waiting for him to get back to the top. That'll be pretty cool. 887 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,279 I'm just waiting for him to get back to the top. That'll be pretty cool. 888 00:22:18,360 --> 00:22:19,999 That one's in the pocket. I'll have that. 889 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,359 That one's in the pocket. I'll have that. 890 00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:23,999 What did we find down there? Oh, that one's all right. 891 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,759 What did we find down there? Oh, that one's all right. 892 00:22:25,840 --> 00:22:25,999 Yeah. Beauty. 893 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,839 Yeah. Beauty. 894 00:22:27,920 --> 00:22:27,999 I like that orange sitting on the black there. Yeah. I'm shaking. (LAUGHS) 895 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999 I like that orange sitting on the black there. Yeah. I'm shaking. (LAUGHS) 896 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,799 I like that orange sitting on the black there. Yeah. I'm shaking. (LAUGHS) 897 00:22:44,840 --> 00:22:45,999 I dropped it somewhere. Oh, my God. Where did it come from? 898 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,799 I dropped it somewhere. Oh, my God. Where did it come from? 899 00:22:47,880 --> 00:22:47,999 In here. Now we have to get more. 900 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,999 In here. Now we have to get more. 901 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:50,959 In here. Now we have to get more. 902 00:22:51,040 --> 00:22:51,999 Check this out. You wait for this. Ready? 903 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,159 Check this out. You wait for this. Ready? 904 00:22:53,240 --> 00:22:53,999 You wait for this. I have a good feeling about this. 905 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,719 You wait for this. I have a good feeling about this. 906 00:22:55,800 --> 00:22:55,999 Rookie Justin and fiancee Becky have finally hit opal. 907 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 Rookie Justin and fiancee Becky have finally hit opal. 908 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,999 Rookie Justin and fiancee Becky have finally hit opal. 909 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,239 Rookie Justin and fiancee Becky have finally hit opal. 910 00:23:00,320 --> 00:23:01,999 It's trace, a sign larger pieces could be nearby. 911 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,999 It's trace, a sign larger pieces could be nearby. 912 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:04,199 It's trace, a sign larger pieces could be nearby. 913 00:23:19,320 --> 00:23:19,999 But as quickly as it appears, it dries up. 914 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999 But as quickly as it appears, it dries up. 915 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:22,919 But as quickly as it appears, it dries up. 916 00:23:25,240 --> 00:23:25,999 (SIGHS) It's a little bit sad. 917 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,239 (SIGHS) It's a little bit sad. 918 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:29,999 If I don't find opal here, then I won't find opal anywhere. 919 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 If I don't find opal here, then I won't find opal anywhere. 920 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,959 If I don't find opal here, then I won't find opal anywhere. 921 00:23:38,200 --> 00:23:39,999 With dwindling finances, and no opal this season, 922 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,999 With dwindling finances, and no opal this season, 923 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,119 With dwindling finances, and no opal this season, 924 00:23:42,200 --> 00:23:43,999 some hard questions have to be answered. 925 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,919 some hard questions have to be answered. 926 00:23:46,040 --> 00:23:47,999 Well, since we got engaged, and I'm sort of spending our money, 927 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,719 Well, since we got engaged, and I'm sort of spending our money, 928 00:23:49,800 --> 00:23:49,999 so I gotta be quite careful, especially if, er, 929 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,999 so I gotta be quite careful, especially if, er, 930 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,879 so I gotta be quite careful, especially if, er, 931 00:23:53,960 --> 00:23:53,999 this mining venture keeps costing this amount of money. 932 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,999 this mining venture keeps costing this amount of money. 933 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,119 this mining venture keeps costing this amount of money. 934 00:23:57,200 --> 00:23:57,999 Well, how much... Well... ..is it costing? 935 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,999 Well, how much... Well... ..is it costing? 936 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,399 Well, how much... Well... ..is it costing? 937 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:01,999 It's costing a lot of money, and there's no return on it at the moment. I know. 938 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,999 It's costing a lot of money, and there's no return on it at the moment. I know. 939 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,879 It's costing a lot of money, and there's no return on it at the moment. I know. 940 00:24:07,840 --> 00:24:07,999 Do you even know how much you've spent? No. So far? 941 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,999 Do you even know how much you've spent? No. So far? 942 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:10,559 Do you even know how much you've spent? No. So far? 943 00:24:10,640 --> 00:24:11,999 Well, this year, I think maybe like... 944 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,879 Well, this year, I think maybe like... 945 00:24:15,560 --> 00:24:15,999 Hm? I think maybe 60 grand. 946 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,999 Hm? I think maybe 60 grand. 947 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,439 Hm? I think maybe 60 grand. 948 00:24:24,040 --> 00:24:25,999 60 grand? 949 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:26,359 60 grand? 950 00:24:26,440 --> 00:24:27,999 Oh, Jesus, that's too much. 951 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,119 Oh, Jesus, that's too much. 952 00:24:29,200 --> 00:24:29,999 I knew it was costing a bit of money, but I wasn't sure how much, 953 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,999 I knew it was costing a bit of money, but I wasn't sure how much, 954 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,359 I knew it was costing a bit of money, but I wasn't sure how much, 955 00:24:32,440 --> 00:24:33,999 so it was a little bit of a shock to hear the raw sort of figures. 956 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,559 so it was a little bit of a shock to hear the raw sort of figures. 957 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:37,999 Doesn't that make you feel nervous? 958 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999 Doesn't that make you feel nervous? 959 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:40,159 Doesn't that make you feel nervous? 960 00:24:40,240 --> 00:24:41,999 I don't know. 961 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,239 I don't know. 962 00:24:42,320 --> 00:24:43,999 How long can we do this for though, until it's too much? 963 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,239 How long can we do this for though, until it's too much? 964 00:24:45,320 --> 00:24:45,999 And, like, if we don't find anything... 965 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,839 And, like, if we don't find anything... 966 00:24:47,920 --> 00:24:47,999 It's not a reliable income. It's not consistent. It's not predictable. 967 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,999 It's not a reliable income. It's not consistent. It's not predictable. 968 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,479 It's not a reliable income. It's not consistent. It's not predictable. 969 00:24:51,560 --> 00:24:51,999 Yes, yep. Well, this must be what they mean 970 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,999 Yes, yep. Well, this must be what they mean 971 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,639 Yes, yep. Well, this must be what they mean 972 00:24:54,720 --> 00:24:55,999 when they say people go broke. Mm-hm. 973 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,999 when they say people go broke. Mm-hm. 974 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:58,199 when they say people go broke. Mm-hm. 975 00:25:05,200 --> 00:25:05,999 Oh, well. 976 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,199 Oh, well. 977 00:25:07,280 --> 00:25:07,999 (WHINING) 978 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,279 (WHINING) 979 00:25:09,360 --> 00:25:09,999 It would have been amazing, but another time, 980 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,639 It would have been amazing, but another time, 981 00:25:11,720 --> 00:25:11,999 when we can do it safer, I think. 982 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,759 when we can do it safer, I think. 983 00:25:13,840 --> 00:25:13,999 Erm, yeah, I would have been stressed the whole time. 984 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,999 Erm, yeah, I would have been stressed the whole time. 985 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:16,599 Erm, yeah, I would have been stressed the whole time. 986 00:25:16,680 --> 00:25:17,999 The Fire Crew have struck out 987 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,799 The Fire Crew have struck out 988 00:25:18,880 --> 00:25:19,999 on their search for fabled blue fire opal, 989 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,879 on their search for fabled blue fire opal, 990 00:25:21,960 --> 00:25:21,999 with the shaft filled with water, and inaccessible. 991 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999 with the shaft filled with water, and inaccessible. 992 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,839 with the shaft filled with water, and inaccessible. 993 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,999 What we're gonna do from here is not completely waste the trip. 994 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,999 What we're gonna do from here is not completely waste the trip. 995 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:32,479 What we're gonna do from here is not completely waste the trip. 996 00:25:32,560 --> 00:25:33,999 I mean, the old timers weren't silly. 997 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:34,559 I mean, the old timers weren't silly. 998 00:25:34,640 --> 00:25:35,999 They put their main shafts down where the good opal was. 999 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,719 They put their main shafts down where the good opal was. 1000 00:25:37,800 --> 00:25:37,999 I think what we should do is just this shaft here... 1001 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,999 I think what we should do is just this shaft here... 1002 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,239 I think what we should do is just this shaft here... 1003 00:25:40,320 --> 00:25:41,999 It's the only one that's not full of water. Yeah. 1004 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,639 It's the only one that's not full of water. Yeah. 1005 00:25:42,720 --> 00:25:43,999 Might go down the bottom of that, and have a bit of a squiz. 1006 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,559 Might go down the bottom of that, and have a bit of a squiz. 1007 00:25:45,640 --> 00:25:45,999 Yeah, you'll find there'll be veins of quartz, 1008 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,999 Yeah, you'll find there'll be veins of quartz, 1009 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,199 Yeah, you'll find there'll be veins of quartz, 1010 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:49,999 there'll be also veins of opal. Just have a little dig down there. 1011 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,999 there'll be also veins of opal. Just have a little dig down there. 1012 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:52,679 there'll be also veins of opal. Just have a little dig down there. 1013 00:25:52,760 --> 00:25:53,999 Scratch. Yeah. See what it's like. Yeah. 1014 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,999 Scratch. Yeah. See what it's like. Yeah. 1015 00:25:55,080 --> 00:25:55,999 All right, so you're gonna finally use that equipment you brought. 1016 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,999 All right, so you're gonna finally use that equipment you brought. 1017 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,679 All right, so you're gonna finally use that equipment you brought. 1018 00:26:01,800 --> 00:26:01,999 To cut their losses, 1019 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,799 To cut their losses, 1020 00:26:03,880 --> 00:26:03,999 Adam will go down another disused shaft 1021 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,999 Adam will go down another disused shaft 1022 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,919 Adam will go down another disused shaft 1023 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:07,999 with red opal trace near the top. 1024 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,999 with red opal trace near the top. 1025 00:26:10,080 --> 00:26:11,999 An experienced firefighter, 1026 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,079 An experienced firefighter, 1027 00:26:12,160 --> 00:26:13,999 Adam is highly skilled in climbing and rescue. 1028 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,999 Adam is highly skilled in climbing and rescue. 1029 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:16,199 Adam is highly skilled in climbing and rescue. 1030 00:26:16,280 --> 00:26:17,999 I don't like any of this. I normally listen to my gut. 1031 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,119 I don't like any of this. I normally listen to my gut. 1032 00:26:19,200 --> 00:26:19,999 My gut's always generally right, and I don't like what we're doing here. 1033 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,999 My gut's always generally right, and I don't like what we're doing here. 1034 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,999 My gut's always generally right, and I don't like what we're doing here. 1035 00:26:23,080 --> 00:26:23,999 Hang on a minute. Got the rope bloody... 1036 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,839 Hang on a minute. Got the rope bloody... 1037 00:26:25,920 --> 00:26:25,999 But this descent is high-risk. 1038 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,999 But this descent is high-risk. 1039 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:28,999 But this descent is high-risk. 1040 00:26:29,080 --> 00:26:29,999 If Adam gets injured, they are 100km from the nearest town. 1041 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999 If Adam gets injured, they are 100km from the nearest town. 1042 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,999 If Adam gets injured, they are 100km from the nearest town. 1043 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:34,079 If Adam gets injured, they are 100km from the nearest town. 1044 00:26:35,080 --> 00:26:35,999 All right, we're going over. 1045 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,519 All right, we're going over. 1046 00:26:40,160 --> 00:26:41,999 You all right? Yep. Steady as you go. 1047 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,199 You all right? Yep. Steady as you go. 1048 00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:49,999 Stop, stop. 1049 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,879 Stop, stop. 1050 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:53,999 Stop. Stop. There's a snake. Where? 1051 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,599 Stop. Stop. There's a snake. Where? 1052 00:26:55,680 --> 00:26:55,999 Definitely a snake. Where? 1053 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,719 Definitely a snake. Where? 1054 00:27:05,320 --> 00:27:05,999 What did we find down there? 1055 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,679 What did we find down there? 1056 00:27:07,760 --> 00:27:07,999 There's the prize. Look at that. 1057 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,879 There's the prize. Look at that. 1058 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:09,999 Look at that one. Ooh, that one's got some colour. 1059 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,999 Look at that one. Ooh, that one's got some colour. 1060 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,519 Look at that one. Ooh, that one's got some colour. 1061 00:27:13,760 --> 00:27:13,999 After two hours down a 20-metre shaft with just a pick, 1062 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,999 After two hours down a 20-metre shaft with just a pick, 1063 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,599 After two hours down a 20-metre shaft with just a pick, 1064 00:27:17,680 --> 00:27:17,999 Pete has returned to the surface 1065 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,679 Pete has returned to the surface 1066 00:27:19,760 --> 00:27:19,999 to examine a large opal he's chipped from the wall. 1067 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,999 to examine a large opal he's chipped from the wall. 1068 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:22,719 to examine a large opal he's chipped from the wall. 1069 00:27:22,800 --> 00:27:23,999 Green there. Yeah, that looks real nice. 1070 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,239 Green there. Yeah, that looks real nice. 1071 00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:27,999 It's pretty exciting. It's exciting to see some colour, 1072 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,999 It's pretty exciting. It's exciting to see some colour, 1073 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,759 It's pretty exciting. It's exciting to see some colour, 1074 00:27:30,840 --> 00:27:31,999 just straight up, just by going down with a pick. 1075 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,999 just straight up, just by going down with a pick. 1076 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,319 just straight up, just by going down with a pick. 1077 00:27:35,360 --> 00:27:35,999 Can't wait to have a closer look at this one under some lights, 1078 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,999 Can't wait to have a closer look at this one under some lights, 1079 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,639 Can't wait to have a closer look at this one under some lights, 1080 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:39,999 and, yeah, see what it's got under it. 1081 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,959 and, yeah, see what it's got under it. 1082 00:27:41,040 --> 00:27:41,999 Who knows? Could be ten grand there. Hopefully. 1083 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,839 Who knows? Could be ten grand there. Hopefully. 1084 00:27:43,920 --> 00:27:43,999 They say that you never know until someone cuts it, I suppose. 1085 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 They say that you never know until someone cuts it, I suppose. 1086 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:46,879 They say that you never know until someone cuts it, I suppose. 1087 00:27:48,240 --> 00:27:49,999 Stone in pocket, Pete and Sam head back to town 1088 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,719 Stone in pocket, Pete and Sam head back to town 1089 00:27:51,800 --> 00:27:51,999 to discover what lies within. 1090 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,839 to discover what lies within. 1091 00:27:53,920 --> 00:27:53,999 Into the room of truth, we'll find out what's going on. 1092 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,999 Into the room of truth, we'll find out what's going on. 1093 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,399 Into the room of truth, we'll find out what's going on. 1094 00:27:57,480 --> 00:27:57,999 Helen. How are you, Pete? Good. Good to see you. 1095 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,999 Helen. How are you, Pete? Good. Good to see you. 1096 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:00,519 Helen. How are you, Pete? Good. Good to see you. 1097 00:28:00,600 --> 00:28:01,999 Helen is Pete's go-to stone polisher and cutter. 1098 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,999 Helen is Pete's go-to stone polisher and cutter. 1099 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:04,799 Helen is Pete's go-to stone polisher and cutter. 1100 00:28:04,880 --> 00:28:05,999 Ooh, nice. 1101 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,079 Ooh, nice. 1102 00:28:07,160 --> 00:28:07,999 She's been working opal from rough to gem for over 30 years. 1103 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,999 She's been working opal from rough to gem for over 30 years. 1104 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,919 She's been working opal from rough to gem for over 30 years. 1105 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,999 Yeah, it looks promising. Nice bit of colour. 1106 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,159 Yeah, it looks promising. Nice bit of colour. 1107 00:28:15,240 --> 00:28:15,999 Yeah, I'm hoping so. 1108 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,239 Yeah, I'm hoping so. 1109 00:28:17,320 --> 00:28:17,999 Exciting. Yeah. It is exciting. 1110 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,999 Exciting. Yeah. It is exciting. 1111 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:20,559 Exciting. Yeah. It is exciting. 1112 00:28:20,640 --> 00:28:21,999 On a diamond-embedded cutting wheel, 1113 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,879 On a diamond-embedded cutting wheel, 1114 00:28:22,960 --> 00:28:23,999 Helen first has to rub away the outer layer of sand and rock 1115 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,999 Helen first has to rub away the outer layer of sand and rock 1116 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,719 Helen first has to rub away the outer layer of sand and rock 1117 00:28:26,800 --> 00:28:27,999 to reveal the opal colour beneath, known as the bar. 1118 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,999 to reveal the opal colour beneath, known as the bar. 1119 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,359 to reveal the opal colour beneath, known as the bar. 1120 00:28:30,440 --> 00:28:31,999 The thicker and wider the bar, the better. 1121 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,439 The thicker and wider the bar, the better. 1122 00:28:33,520 --> 00:28:33,999 This is the moment of truth, you know? 1123 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,879 This is the moment of truth, you know? 1124 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:35,999 This is where all your dreams end up, in the cutting wheel tray. 1125 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,999 This is where all your dreams end up, in the cutting wheel tray. 1126 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,639 This is where all your dreams end up, in the cutting wheel tray. 1127 00:28:40,920 --> 00:28:41,999 This is where they can come to life or die. 1128 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,319 This is where they can come to life or die. 1129 00:28:43,400 --> 00:28:43,999 (LAUGHS) Hold your breath, Peter. I am. 1130 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,799 (LAUGHS) Hold your breath, Peter. I am. 1131 00:28:45,880 --> 00:28:45,999 (WHIRRING) Oh, wow. 1132 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,999 (WHIRRING) Oh, wow. 1133 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,719 (WHIRRING) Oh, wow. 1134 00:28:48,800 --> 00:28:49,999 It's coming up now. Look at the colour coming through it. Yeah. 1135 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,999 It's coming up now. Look at the colour coming through it. Yeah. 1136 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,039 It's coming up now. Look at the colour coming through it. Yeah. 1137 00:28:53,920 --> 00:28:53,999 Looking all right, innit? Yeah. 1138 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,999 Looking all right, innit? Yeah. 1139 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:56,159 Looking all right, innit? Yeah. 1140 00:28:57,320 --> 00:28:57,999 To remove all the sand embedded in the gem, 1141 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,999 To remove all the sand embedded in the gem, 1142 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,279 To remove all the sand embedded in the gem, 1143 00:29:00,360 --> 00:29:01,999 Helen grinds away well over half of the stone's 20-gram weight. 1144 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,999 Helen grinds away well over half of the stone's 20-gram weight. 1145 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:04,879 Helen grinds away well over half of the stone's 20-gram weight. 1146 00:29:04,960 --> 00:29:05,999 Soft colours, pastel on black. 1147 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,959 Soft colours, pastel on black. 1148 00:29:07,040 --> 00:29:07,999 It is very nice. Yeah, it's beautiful. 1149 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,479 It is very nice. Yeah, it's beautiful. 1150 00:29:09,560 --> 00:29:09,999 Well, there you go, Pete. Have a look at that. 1151 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,759 Well, there you go, Pete. Have a look at that. 1152 00:29:11,840 --> 00:29:11,999 It's come up all right, hasn't it? Yeah. Pretty cool. 1153 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 It's come up all right, hasn't it? Yeah. Pretty cool. 1154 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:14,359 It's come up all right, hasn't it? Yeah. Pretty cool. 1155 00:29:14,440 --> 00:29:15,999 That's got some nice colour in it. 1156 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:16,439 That's got some nice colour in it. 1157 00:29:16,520 --> 00:29:17,999 This finished piece is classic Lightning Ridge black opal. 1158 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,999 This finished piece is classic Lightning Ridge black opal. 1159 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,399 This finished piece is classic Lightning Ridge black opal. 1160 00:29:20,480 --> 00:29:21,999 It's blue-green with flashes of valuable red. 1161 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,519 It's blue-green with flashes of valuable red. 1162 00:29:23,600 --> 00:29:23,999 It's polished, and weighs in at just under seven carats, 1163 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,999 It's polished, and weighs in at just under seven carats, 1164 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:26,879 It's polished, and weighs in at just under seven carats, 1165 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:27,999 giving an estimated value of $6,000. 1166 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999 giving an estimated value of $6,000. 1167 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,119 giving an estimated value of $6,000. 1168 00:29:30,200 --> 00:29:31,999 (LAUGHS) OK. Thanks, Helen. Thank you, Peter. 1169 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,719 (LAUGHS) OK. Thanks, Helen. Thank you, Peter. 1170 00:29:32,800 --> 00:29:33,999 Tomorrow, Pete will meet with a buyer 1171 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,919 Tomorrow, Pete will meet with a buyer 1172 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:35,999 to get his hands on some much-needed cash. 1173 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 to get his hands on some much-needed cash. 1174 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:38,239 to get his hands on some much-needed cash. 1175 00:29:38,320 --> 00:29:39,999 Still got that stone? Yeah, still got that, mate. Still got it. 1176 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 Still got that stone? Yeah, still got that, mate. Still got it. 1177 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,119 Still got that stone? Yeah, still got that, mate. Still got it. 1178 00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:53,999 No, stop, stop. There's a snake. 1179 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,799 No, stop, stop. There's a snake. 1180 00:29:56,640 --> 00:29:57,999 Where? It's down. Just behind that little awning. 1181 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,999 Where? It's down. Just behind that little awning. 1182 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,119 Where? It's down. Just behind that little awning. 1183 00:30:00,200 --> 00:30:01,999 You'd better get out. 1184 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,199 You'd better get out. 1185 00:30:02,280 --> 00:30:03,999 Hanging from a rope at the bottom of an old opal shaft, 1186 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,439 Hanging from a rope at the bottom of an old opal shaft, 1187 00:30:05,520 --> 00:30:05,999 Adam is dangerously close to a venomous reptile. 1188 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999 Adam is dangerously close to a venomous reptile. 1189 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,919 Adam is dangerously close to a venomous reptile. 1190 00:30:12,320 --> 00:30:13,999 This one is a ringed brown snake. 1191 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:14,999 This one is a ringed brown snake. 1192 00:30:15,080 --> 00:30:15,999 Venom from its bite causes dizziness, collapse and convulsions. 1193 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,999 Venom from its bite causes dizziness, collapse and convulsions. 1194 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,759 Venom from its bite causes dizziness, collapse and convulsions. 1195 00:30:21,840 --> 00:30:21,999 We looked down there before, nothing, and then, I could see it moving. 1196 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,999 We looked down there before, nothing, and then, I could see it moving. 1197 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,319 We looked down there before, nothing, and then, I could see it moving. 1198 00:30:25,400 --> 00:30:25,999 Like, it must have come out from the noise and the vibrations or something. 1199 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,999 Like, it must have come out from the noise and the vibrations or something. 1200 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,119 Like, it must have come out from the noise and the vibrations or something. 1201 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:29,999 With medical aid a two-hour drive away 1202 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,759 With medical aid a two-hour drive away 1203 00:30:31,840 --> 00:30:31,999 in the nearest town of Laverton, Adam needs to get out fast, 1204 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,999 in the nearest town of Laverton, Adam needs to get out fast, 1205 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,719 in the nearest town of Laverton, Adam needs to get out fast, 1206 00:30:35,800 --> 00:30:35,999 or the shaft could become his grave. 1207 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,999 or the shaft could become his grave. 1208 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:38,399 or the shaft could become his grave. 1209 00:30:38,480 --> 00:30:39,999 (GRUNTS) Wrong way. It's all wrong. 1210 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,999 (GRUNTS) Wrong way. It's all wrong. 1211 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,399 (GRUNTS) Wrong way. It's all wrong. 1212 00:30:43,680 --> 00:30:43,999 To make matters worse, Adam's ropes are jammed. 1213 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,999 To make matters worse, Adam's ropes are jammed. 1214 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,719 To make matters worse, Adam's ropes are jammed. 1215 00:30:47,800 --> 00:30:47,999 You've got to come up. Come up where? 1216 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,959 You've got to come up. Come up where? 1217 00:30:50,040 --> 00:30:51,999 You've got to come up. Yeah, I'm coming. 1218 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,239 You've got to come up. Yeah, I'm coming. 1219 00:30:52,320 --> 00:30:53,999 His pulley isn't working, so he's rock-climbing himself out. 1220 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,999 His pulley isn't working, so he's rock-climbing himself out. 1221 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:56,039 His pulley isn't working, so he's rock-climbing himself out. 1222 00:31:12,400 --> 00:31:13,999 (PANTING) 1223 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:14,399 (PANTING) 1224 00:31:17,280 --> 00:31:17,999 Here we go. 1225 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,439 Here we go. 1226 00:31:19,520 --> 00:31:19,999 Well, that was lucky. No. Not worth it. 1227 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999 Well, that was lucky. No. Not worth it. 1228 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,519 Well, that was lucky. No. Not worth it. 1229 00:31:22,600 --> 00:31:23,999 I don't know how we didn't see that before. 1230 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,599 I don't know how we didn't see that before. 1231 00:31:24,680 --> 00:31:25,999 I have no idea what to do. 1232 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,799 I have no idea what to do. 1233 00:31:26,880 --> 00:31:27,999 Probably a good idea that we leave. No more holes. 1234 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,319 Probably a good idea that we leave. No more holes. 1235 00:31:29,400 --> 00:31:29,999 I think that's the universe trying to give us a sign. 1236 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,919 I think that's the universe trying to give us a sign. 1237 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 No. Not a good idea. 1238 00:31:35,320 --> 00:31:35,999 With shafts now off-limits, 1239 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,399 With shafts now off-limits, 1240 00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:37,999 The Fire Crew has only one day left to find opal 1241 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 The Fire Crew has only one day left to find opal 1242 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,279 The Fire Crew has only one day left to find opal 1243 00:31:41,360 --> 00:31:41,999 before having to return to their regular jobs. 1244 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,999 before having to return to their regular jobs. 1245 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,239 before having to return to their regular jobs. 1246 00:31:45,440 --> 00:31:45,999 Nothing. I've got nothing. Haven't touched opal today. 1247 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,999 Nothing. I've got nothing. Haven't touched opal today. 1248 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999 Nothing. I've got nothing. Haven't touched opal today. 1249 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,079 Nothing. I've got nothing. Haven't touched opal today. 1250 00:31:50,160 --> 00:31:51,999 It's not going to plan. We've done everything possible in this area. 1251 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,639 It's not going to plan. We've done everything possible in this area. 1252 00:31:53,720 --> 00:31:53,999 We didn't leave any stone unturned. 1253 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,999 We didn't leave any stone unturned. 1254 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,719 We didn't leave any stone unturned. 1255 00:31:56,800 --> 00:31:57,999 It's just too dangerous in this remote environment. 1256 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,999 It's just too dangerous in this remote environment. 1257 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,359 It's just too dangerous in this remote environment. 1258 00:32:08,440 --> 00:32:09,999 The next day, the family regrouped 1259 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:10,759 The next day, the family regrouped 1260 00:32:10,840 --> 00:32:11,999 to discuss a last-ditch effort to find opal. 1261 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,959 to discuss a last-ditch effort to find opal. 1262 00:32:14,040 --> 00:32:15,999 I did remember a place. 1263 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,159 I did remember a place. 1264 00:32:16,240 --> 00:32:17,999 It's not that far from here. It produced some good opal. 1265 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,759 It's not that far from here. It produced some good opal. 1266 00:32:19,840 --> 00:32:19,999 You keep pulling these out of your back pocket. 1267 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,999 You keep pulling these out of your back pocket. 1268 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:22,079 You keep pulling these out of your back pocket. 1269 00:32:22,160 --> 00:32:23,999 Yeah. I got this spot, I got this spot. 1270 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,159 Yeah. I got this spot, I got this spot. 1271 00:32:24,240 --> 00:32:25,999 Some of the opal that we found was literally under a rock. 1272 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:26,959 Some of the opal that we found was literally under a rock. 1273 00:32:27,040 --> 00:32:27,999 Yeah. I couldn't believe it. 1274 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,039 Yeah. I couldn't believe it. 1275 00:32:29,120 --> 00:32:29,999 If we leave with something, I'm always happy. 1276 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,239 If we leave with something, I'm always happy. 1277 00:32:31,320 --> 00:32:31,999 Then it's worth the cost and the time away. 1278 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,319 Then it's worth the cost and the time away. 1279 00:32:35,400 --> 00:32:35,999 Rain could quickly flood the dirt roads, 1280 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,999 Rain could quickly flood the dirt roads, 1281 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,279 Rain could quickly flood the dirt roads, 1282 00:32:38,360 --> 00:32:39,999 making Pete's back-pocket site inaccessible. 1283 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,479 making Pete's back-pocket site inaccessible. 1284 00:32:41,560 --> 00:32:41,999 They need to move fast. 1285 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,559 They need to move fast. 1286 00:32:43,640 --> 00:32:43,999 All right. So that looks like one big cloud to me now. 1287 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,999 All right. So that looks like one big cloud to me now. 1288 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,039 All right. So that looks like one big cloud to me now. 1289 00:32:52,720 --> 00:32:53,999 Are we stopping for a reason? 1290 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,719 Are we stopping for a reason? 1291 00:32:59,480 --> 00:32:59,999 Yeah. My fandangled suspension has blown out. 1292 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,999 Yeah. My fandangled suspension has blown out. 1293 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,519 Yeah. My fandangled suspension has blown out. 1294 00:33:08,680 --> 00:33:09,999 I reckon we just gotta chow through it, 1295 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:10,679 I reckon we just gotta chow through it, 1296 00:33:10,760 --> 00:33:11,999 and hopefully fill up a wheelbarrow full of opal. Just pick up the pace, I reckon. 1297 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 and hopefully fill up a wheelbarrow full of opal. Just pick up the pace, I reckon. 1298 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,639 and hopefully fill up a wheelbarrow full of opal. Just pick up the pace, I reckon. 1299 00:33:15,920 --> 00:33:15,999 At the Vino claim, Justin and Becky are on the brink 1300 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,999 At the Vino claim, Justin and Becky are on the brink 1301 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,479 At the Vino claim, Justin and Becky are on the brink 1302 00:33:19,560 --> 00:33:19,999 of financial ruin. 1303 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,559 of financial ruin. 1304 00:33:23,680 --> 00:33:23,999 Let's have a look. I'll start this side. Go for it, Becky. 1305 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,999 Let's have a look. I'll start this side. Go for it, Becky. 1306 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,679 Let's have a look. I'll start this side. Go for it, Becky. 1307 00:33:27,760 --> 00:33:27,999 They must find opal soon, or go broke. 1308 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,999 They must find opal soon, or go broke. 1309 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,839 They must find opal soon, or go broke. 1310 00:33:31,920 --> 00:33:31,999 We can check this level. Hasn't turned into anything yet. 1311 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,999 We can check this level. Hasn't turned into anything yet. 1312 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,239 We can check this level. Hasn't turned into anything yet. 1313 00:33:35,320 --> 00:33:35,999 She's only up here for a few more days, 1314 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,319 She's only up here for a few more days, 1315 00:33:37,400 --> 00:33:37,999 so I've really gotta work hard, and prove to her that opal does exist here. 1316 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,999 so I've really gotta work hard, and prove to her that opal does exist here. 1317 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,239 so I've really gotta work hard, and prove to her that opal does exist here. 1318 00:33:41,320 --> 00:33:41,999 They're searching through the darker ironstone layers 1319 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999 They're searching through the darker ironstone layers 1320 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,439 They're searching through the darker ironstone layers 1321 00:33:44,520 --> 00:33:45,999 where the opal tends to form. No. 1322 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,279 where the opal tends to form. No. 1323 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:47,999 All right. Next gouge. 1324 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,359 All right. Next gouge. 1325 00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:57,999 Any changes, Becky? It's not opal, yet. 1326 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,279 Any changes, Becky? It's not opal, yet. 1327 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:01,999 Another gouge, Becks. 1328 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,239 Another gouge, Becks. 1329 00:34:03,320 --> 00:34:03,999 Away we go. 1330 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,959 Away we go. 1331 00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:07,999 Let's have a look. Just keep checking. 1332 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,999 Let's have a look. Just keep checking. 1333 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,239 Let's have a look. Just keep checking. 1334 00:34:14,520 --> 00:34:15,999 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 1335 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,599 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 1336 00:34:21,080 --> 00:34:21,999 Still the same. 1337 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,559 Still the same. 1338 00:34:27,320 --> 00:34:27,999 Oh, man. I'm so exhausted. 1339 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,999 Oh, man. I'm so exhausted. 1340 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,279 Oh, man. I'm so exhausted. 1341 00:34:30,360 --> 00:34:31,999 After weeks of not finding a single piece of opal, 1342 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 After weeks of not finding a single piece of opal, 1343 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,119 After weeks of not finding a single piece of opal, 1344 00:34:34,200 --> 00:34:35,999 Justin has had enough. But with a beginner's optimism, 1345 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,839 Justin has had enough. But with a beginner's optimism, 1346 00:34:37,920 --> 00:34:37,999 Becky isn't ready to quit. 1347 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,999 Becky isn't ready to quit. 1348 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:40,199 Becky isn't ready to quit. 1349 00:34:40,280 --> 00:34:41,999 It's like following bread crumbs. 1350 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,519 It's like following bread crumbs. 1351 00:34:45,520 --> 00:34:45,999 I'm worn out, eh. 1352 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,999 I'm worn out, eh. 1353 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,519 I'm worn out, eh. 1354 00:34:52,520 --> 00:34:53,999 Oh, God. Oh, Justin, look at this. 1355 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 Oh, God. Oh, Justin, look at this. 1356 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:56,359 Oh, God. Oh, Justin, look at this. 1357 00:34:56,440 --> 00:34:57,999 (LAUGHING) 1358 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,559 (LAUGHING) 1359 00:35:02,360 --> 00:35:03,999 (LAUGHING) I got opal! 1360 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,079 (LAUGHING) I got opal! 1361 00:35:05,160 --> 00:35:05,999 Oh, my God. Sweetie, look! 1362 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,999 Oh, my God. Sweetie, look! 1363 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:08,159 Oh, my God. Sweetie, look! 1364 00:35:08,240 --> 00:35:09,999 What the fig? It's like crystal. 1365 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,519 What the fig? It's like crystal. 1366 00:35:10,600 --> 00:35:11,999 It's crystal opal. It's everywhere. (GASPS) What?! Look. 1367 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,999 It's crystal opal. It's everywhere. (GASPS) What?! Look. 1368 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,119 It's crystal opal. It's everywhere. (GASPS) What?! Look. 1369 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:15,999 (SCREAMS EXCITEDLY) Everywhere! Oh, my God! (BLEEP) me! 1370 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,999 (SCREAMS EXCITEDLY) Everywhere! Oh, my God! (BLEEP) me! 1371 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,679 (SCREAMS EXCITEDLY) Everywhere! Oh, my God! (BLEEP) me! 1372 00:35:18,760 --> 00:35:19,999 It's fragile as hell, but... (GASPS) 1373 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,239 It's fragile as hell, but... (GASPS) 1374 00:35:21,320 --> 00:35:21,999 I couldn't believe it. I know what Justin means now 1375 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,879 I couldn't believe it. I know what Justin means now 1376 00:35:23,960 --> 00:35:23,999 when he says that when you see that colour amongst all that sandstone, 1377 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,999 when he says that when you see that colour amongst all that sandstone, 1378 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,279 when he says that when you see that colour amongst all that sandstone, 1379 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:27,999 it's just beautiful, and it really was. It was just absolutely stunning. 1380 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,999 it's just beautiful, and it really was. It was just absolutely stunning. 1381 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,919 it's just beautiful, and it really was. It was just absolutely stunning. 1382 00:35:31,000 --> 00:35:31,999 It was nice that we had worked so hard all day together, 1383 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,599 It was nice that we had worked so hard all day together, 1384 00:35:33,680 --> 00:35:33,999 and then we got to experience that together as well. 1385 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,999 and then we got to experience that together as well. 1386 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,239 and then we got to experience that together as well. 1387 00:35:36,320 --> 00:35:37,999 Finding that little bit of colour at the end of the day was good. 1388 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,399 Finding that little bit of colour at the end of the day was good. 1389 00:35:39,480 --> 00:35:39,999 That's like Mother Nature saying, 1390 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,479 That's like Mother Nature saying, 1391 00:35:41,560 --> 00:35:41,999 "Here's a little taste of what's to come." 1392 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 "Here's a little taste of what's to come." 1393 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:44,719 "Here's a little taste of what's to come." 1394 00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:45,999 And I found it. 1395 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:46,799 And I found it. 1396 00:35:46,880 --> 00:35:47,999 You're a good luck charm, all right. You're welcome. 1397 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,519 You're a good luck charm, all right. You're welcome. 1398 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:49,999 (LAUGHING) She's got opal fever. 1399 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,999 (LAUGHING) She's got opal fever. 1400 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,279 (LAUGHING) She's got opal fever. 1401 00:35:52,360 --> 00:35:53,999 Might be a mild case of opal fever. (GIGGLES) 1402 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999 Might be a mild case of opal fever. (GIGGLES) 1403 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,079 Might be a mild case of opal fever. (GIGGLES) 1404 00:35:57,160 --> 00:35:57,999 Ooh, yeah. She's got it. 1405 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,159 Ooh, yeah. She's got it. 1406 00:35:59,240 --> 00:35:59,999 (BOTH LAUGHING) 1407 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,239 (BOTH LAUGHING) 1408 00:36:01,320 --> 00:36:01,999 Becky's crystal opal 1409 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,319 Becky's crystal opal 1410 00:36:03,400 --> 00:36:03,999 are tiny green and blue fragments weighing half a gram 1411 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,999 are tiny green and blue fragments weighing half a gram 1412 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,559 are tiny green and blue fragments weighing half a gram 1413 00:36:06,640 --> 00:36:07,999 and with an estimated value of $200. 1414 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,999 and with an estimated value of $200. 1415 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,519 and with an estimated value of $200. 1416 00:36:10,600 --> 00:36:11,999 But their true worth is Becky's renewed faith 1417 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,479 But their true worth is Becky's renewed faith 1418 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:13,999 in Justin's dream to find a fortune. 1419 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,999 in Justin's dream to find a fortune. 1420 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,359 in Justin's dream to find a fortune. 1421 00:36:16,440 --> 00:36:17,999 I back Justin. He got us this far. 1422 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,959 I back Justin. He got us this far. 1423 00:36:19,040 --> 00:36:19,999 That was enough for me to sort of solidify that. 1424 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,999 That was enough for me to sort of solidify that. 1425 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,519 That was enough for me to sort of solidify that. 1426 00:36:22,600 --> 00:36:23,999 You know, what Justin's looking for isn't just 1427 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 You know, what Justin's looking for isn't just 1428 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,079 You know, what Justin's looking for isn't just 1429 00:36:26,160 --> 00:36:27,999 such a needle in the haystack. 1430 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,159 such a needle in the haystack. 1431 00:36:28,240 --> 00:36:29,999 Thanks for comin' up. You're welcome. 1432 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,839 Thanks for comin' up. You're welcome. 1433 00:36:30,920 --> 00:36:31,999 He obviously needs me, but... (LAUGHS) 1434 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:32,919 He obviously needs me, but... (LAUGHS) 1435 00:36:34,720 --> 00:36:35,999 All right. Let's get out of here. 1436 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,719 All right. Let's get out of here. 1437 00:36:57,320 --> 00:36:57,999 The bracket. The bracket that holds the suspension... 1438 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,999 The bracket. The bracket that holds the suspension... 1439 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,639 The bracket. The bracket that holds the suspension... 1440 00:37:00,720 --> 00:37:01,999 Uh-oh. ..gone. Your new suspension. 1441 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,079 Uh-oh. ..gone. Your new suspension. 1442 00:37:05,040 --> 00:37:05,999 That's... Yeah. (GASPS) 1443 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,039 That's... Yeah. (GASPS) 1444 00:37:07,120 --> 00:37:07,999 And he just got it done. 1445 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,319 And he just got it done. 1446 00:37:09,400 --> 00:37:09,999 Racing a storm, and driving across rough dirt tracks, 1447 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,999 Racing a storm, and driving across rough dirt tracks, 1448 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,399 Racing a storm, and driving across rough dirt tracks, 1449 00:37:13,480 --> 00:37:13,999 Adam has torn off one of his shock absorbers. 1450 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,999 Adam has torn off one of his shock absorbers. 1451 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,159 Adam has torn off one of his shock absorbers. 1452 00:37:17,240 --> 00:37:17,999 It's just sheared straight off. 1453 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,519 It's just sheared straight off. 1454 00:37:19,600 --> 00:37:19,999 One problem after the next. 1455 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,599 One problem after the next. 1456 00:37:21,680 --> 00:37:21,999 Haven't even touched a bit of opal yet. 1457 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,679 Haven't even touched a bit of opal yet. 1458 00:37:24,920 --> 00:37:25,999 What I'll do is, I'll take this shocky off, 1459 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,399 What I'll do is, I'll take this shocky off, 1460 00:37:27,480 --> 00:37:27,999 limp it to wherever we're going. 1461 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,719 limp it to wherever we're going. 1462 00:37:31,080 --> 00:37:31,999 There we go. Got it out. 1463 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,199 There we go. Got it out. 1464 00:37:35,160 --> 00:37:35,999 Just gotta take it easy. We got a storm rolling in. 1465 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,879 Just gotta take it easy. We got a storm rolling in. 1466 00:37:37,960 --> 00:37:37,999 Getting bogged isn't gonna be ideal, but we just keep pushing forward. 1467 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 Getting bogged isn't gonna be ideal, but we just keep pushing forward. 1468 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,919 Getting bogged isn't gonna be ideal, but we just keep pushing forward. 1469 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,999 We haven't got much time left. 1470 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,679 We haven't got much time left. 1471 00:37:44,760 --> 00:37:45,999 Further up the track, Dad Pete 1472 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,159 Further up the track, Dad Pete 1473 00:37:47,240 --> 00:37:47,999 has signs of what they're looking for. Fire opal. 1474 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 has signs of what they're looking for. Fire opal. 1475 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,519 has signs of what they're looking for. Fire opal. 1476 00:37:50,600 --> 00:37:51,999 These are the signs that it's coming out of the ground, 1477 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,519 These are the signs that it's coming out of the ground, 1478 00:37:53,600 --> 00:37:53,999 around this area. 1479 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,599 around this area. 1480 00:37:56,680 --> 00:37:57,999 Uh-oh. Yeah. Rain's comin'. 1481 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,319 Uh-oh. Yeah. Rain's comin'. 1482 00:37:59,400 --> 00:37:59,999 With the weather getting worse, Pete and Mum Vikki call it quits. 1483 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999 With the weather getting worse, Pete and Mum Vikki call it quits. 1484 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,239 With the weather getting worse, Pete and Mum Vikki call it quits. 1485 00:38:03,320 --> 00:38:03,999 We'll have a bit of a scratch around there. You head back, if you can. 1486 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999 We'll have a bit of a scratch around there. You head back, if you can. 1487 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,599 We'll have a bit of a scratch around there. You head back, if you can. 1488 00:38:06,680 --> 00:38:07,999 All right. I'll get the fire going. 1489 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,079 All right. I'll get the fire going. 1490 00:38:09,160 --> 00:38:09,999 Really, from a more financial point of view, we need to find something 1491 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 Really, from a more financial point of view, we need to find something 1492 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,839 Really, from a more financial point of view, we need to find something 1493 00:38:12,920 --> 00:38:13,999 to recover the cost and justify the trip out, 1494 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,039 to recover the cost and justify the trip out, 1495 00:38:15,120 --> 00:38:15,999 because it cost us time and money to come out here. 1496 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,959 because it cost us time and money to come out here. 1497 00:38:19,880 --> 00:38:19,999 A break in the weather 1498 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,879 A break in the weather 1499 00:38:21,960 --> 00:38:21,999 allows Adam and Cassidy to widen their search. 1500 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,999 allows Adam and Cassidy to widen their search. 1501 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,319 allows Adam and Cassidy to widen their search. 1502 00:38:25,400 --> 00:38:25,999 Finding a fair bit of trace over here, Cas. 1503 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,719 Finding a fair bit of trace over here, Cas. 1504 00:38:27,800 --> 00:38:27,999 Yeah? Oh, wow! That's jackhammer-worthy, I think. 1505 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999 Yeah? Oh, wow! That's jackhammer-worthy, I think. 1506 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,799 Yeah? Oh, wow! That's jackhammer-worthy, I think. 1507 00:38:31,880 --> 00:38:31,999 Yeah. Just let's try to hit lucky, eh? All right. 1508 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 Yeah. Just let's try to hit lucky, eh? All right. 1509 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,359 Yeah. Just let's try to hit lucky, eh? All right. 1510 00:38:35,600 --> 00:38:35,999 Fire opal is encased in rock-hard granite. 1511 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 Fire opal is encased in rock-hard granite. 1512 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:38,759 Fire opal is encased in rock-hard granite. 1513 00:38:38,840 --> 00:38:39,999 The best way to mine it is a jackhammer. 1514 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,439 The best way to mine it is a jackhammer. 1515 00:38:44,840 --> 00:38:45,999 But fire opal is notoriously fragile. 1516 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,759 But fire opal is notoriously fragile. 1517 00:38:47,840 --> 00:38:47,999 Shattering it could render it almost worthless. 1518 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,999 Shattering it could render it almost worthless. 1519 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,199 Shattering it could render it almost worthless. 1520 00:38:53,360 --> 00:38:53,999 There's colour there. We're getting close. 1521 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,799 There's colour there. We're getting close. 1522 00:38:55,880 --> 00:38:55,999 It looks promising. Yeah. 1523 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,879 It looks promising. Yeah. 1524 00:39:01,080 --> 00:39:01,999 There's colour there. 1525 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,879 There's colour there. 1526 00:39:03,960 --> 00:39:03,999 Bright orange, mate. 1527 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,999 Bright orange, mate. 1528 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,039 Bright orange, mate. 1529 00:39:09,640 --> 00:39:09,999 Whoa. Oh. Ooh! Yes! Yeah? Yep. Look at that. 1530 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,999 Whoa. Oh. Ooh! Yes! Yeah? Yep. Look at that. 1531 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 Whoa. Oh. Ooh! Yes! Yeah? Yep. Look at that. 1532 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,119 Whoa. Oh. Ooh! Yes! Yeah? Yep. Look at that. 1533 00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:19,999 There's one. Another one. Another one. 1534 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,959 There's one. Another one. Another one. 1535 00:39:22,040 --> 00:39:23,999 Oh, wow. Look at that. No, look at that! 1536 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,279 Oh, wow. Look at that. No, look at that! 1537 00:39:25,720 --> 00:39:25,999 (GIGGLES) 1538 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,719 (GIGGLES) 1539 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:27,999 I'm happy with that. That's something. 1540 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,879 I'm happy with that. That's something. 1541 00:39:29,960 --> 00:39:29,999 Well, there's a couple of good carats there. 1542 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,999 Well, there's a couple of good carats there. 1543 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:32,079 Well, there's a couple of good carats there. 1544 00:39:32,160 --> 00:39:33,999 That'll cut something pretty nice. Yeah. 1545 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,239 That'll cut something pretty nice. Yeah. 1546 00:39:34,320 --> 00:39:35,999 We've got something that this trip wasn't a complete waste. 1547 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,119 We've got something that this trip wasn't a complete waste. 1548 00:39:37,200 --> 00:39:37,999 So this is our hero piece out of all of them. Yeah. 1549 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,999 So this is our hero piece out of all of them. Yeah. 1550 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,199 So this is our hero piece out of all of them. Yeah. 1551 00:39:40,280 --> 00:39:41,999 To be honest, I reckon you've got six and a half carats. Yep. 1552 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,879 To be honest, I reckon you've got six and a half carats. Yep. 1553 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:43,999 Well, what kind of quality do you reckon it is? Double A. 1554 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,999 Well, what kind of quality do you reckon it is? Double A. 1555 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,839 Well, what kind of quality do you reckon it is? Double A. 1556 00:39:46,920 --> 00:39:47,999 500 bucks a carat. Yep. Three grand. Three grand. 1557 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,999 500 bucks a carat. Yep. Three grand. Three grand. 1558 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,119 500 bucks a carat. Yep. Three grand. Three grand. 1559 00:39:50,200 --> 00:39:51,999 Their haul is red fire opal, 1560 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:52,639 Their haul is red fire opal, 1561 00:39:52,720 --> 00:39:53,999 Double A quality, weighing in at six carats, 1562 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,599 Double A quality, weighing in at six carats, 1563 00:39:55,680 --> 00:39:55,999 worth just $3,000. 1564 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,999 worth just $3,000. 1565 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:58,159 worth just $3,000. 1566 00:39:58,240 --> 00:39:59,999 But even so, halfway through their season, 1567 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,519 But even so, halfway through their season, 1568 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:01,999 The Fire Crew are already well-past their target. 1569 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 The Fire Crew are already well-past their target. 1570 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,239 The Fire Crew are already well-past their target. 1571 00:40:05,320 --> 00:40:05,999 That'll cover our fuel, food, getting my suspension repaired. 1572 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999 That'll cover our fuel, food, getting my suspension repaired. 1573 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,679 That'll cover our fuel, food, getting my suspension repaired. 1574 00:40:11,400 --> 00:40:11,999 Time off work. Yeah. Time off work. 1575 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,999 Time off work. Yeah. Time off work. 1576 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,199 Time off work. Yeah. Time off work. 1577 00:40:14,280 --> 00:40:15,999 It's a bone been thrown to us. Yeah. It's definitely someone throwing us a bone. 1578 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,999 It's a bone been thrown to us. Yeah. It's definitely someone throwing us a bone. 1579 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,439 It's a bone been thrown to us. Yeah. It's definitely someone throwing us a bone. 1580 00:40:18,520 --> 00:40:19,999 It's good, because if this is something we're gonna do 1581 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,119 It's good, because if this is something we're gonna do 1582 00:40:21,200 --> 00:40:21,999 for a long period of time, and we're gonna make a business out of this, 1583 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 for a long period of time, and we're gonna make a business out of this, 1584 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,679 for a long period of time, and we're gonna make a business out of this, 1585 00:40:24,760 --> 00:40:25,999 we need to know just how volatile it can be, and this has been a good lesson. 1586 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,999 we need to know just how volatile it can be, and this has been a good lesson. 1587 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,519 we need to know just how volatile it can be, and this has been a good lesson. 1588 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:29,999 I think we've been pretty spoiled... 1589 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,599 I think we've been pretty spoiled... 1590 00:40:30,680 --> 00:40:31,999 Home time. ..the past couple of trips. 1591 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:32,679 Home time. ..the past couple of trips. 1592 00:40:32,760 --> 00:40:33,999 This stuff isn't easy. You can't come out here and go, "Oh, look. Fire opal." 1593 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 This stuff isn't easy. You can't come out here and go, "Oh, look. Fire opal." 1594 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,599 This stuff isn't easy. You can't come out here and go, "Oh, look. Fire opal." 1595 00:40:36,680 --> 00:40:37,999 It's, erm... It's hard work, 1596 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,079 It's, erm... It's hard work, 1597 00:40:39,160 --> 00:40:39,999 and I guess fate's gonna test you along the way. 1598 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,999 and I guess fate's gonna test you along the way. 1599 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,519 and I guess fate's gonna test you along the way. 1600 00:40:43,600 --> 00:40:43,999 Don't lose it. All right. 1601 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,999 Don't lose it. All right. 1602 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,239 Don't lose it. All right. 1603 00:40:57,840 --> 00:40:57,999 Pete and Sam are about to try and sell their prized opal find. 1604 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,999 Pete and Sam are about to try and sell their prized opal find. 1605 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,999 Pete and Sam are about to try and sell their prized opal find. 1606 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:02,679 Pete and Sam are about to try and sell their prized opal find. 1607 00:41:02,760 --> 00:41:03,999 For apprentice Sam, this will be his first time witnessing a sale. 1608 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,999 For apprentice Sam, this will be his first time witnessing a sale. 1609 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,079 For apprentice Sam, this will be his first time witnessing a sale. 1610 00:41:07,160 --> 00:41:07,999 He's got to learn about it one day, so he can come in, 1611 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,719 He's got to learn about it one day, so he can come in, 1612 00:41:09,800 --> 00:41:09,999 and look over my shoulder and see how not to do it. 1613 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,999 and look over my shoulder and see how not to do it. 1614 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,599 and look over my shoulder and see how not to do it. 1615 00:41:13,680 --> 00:41:13,999 I'm gonna go in pretty hard with him. 1616 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,759 I'm gonna go in pretty hard with him. 1617 00:41:15,840 --> 00:41:15,999 I reckon 12 grand. A little bit more. 1618 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999 I reckon 12 grand. A little bit more. 1619 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,079 I reckon 12 grand. A little bit more. 1620 00:41:19,160 --> 00:41:19,999 Realistically, maybe half of that. 1621 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,599 Realistically, maybe half of that. 1622 00:41:21,680 --> 00:41:21,999 Yeah. But we'll go in the Beemer. 1623 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 Yeah. But we'll go in the Beemer. 1624 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,279 Yeah. But we'll go in the Beemer. 1625 00:41:24,360 --> 00:41:25,999 Looking like we don't need to sell it. That's part of the fun. 1626 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,599 Looking like we don't need to sell it. That's part of the fun. 1627 00:41:40,600 --> 00:41:41,999 The boys meet opal buyer Paul Sedawie. 1628 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,519 The boys meet opal buyer Paul Sedawie. 1629 00:41:43,600 --> 00:41:43,999 We've got a nice little gem. 1630 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 We've got a nice little gem. 1631 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,079 We've got a nice little gem. 1632 00:41:48,640 --> 00:41:49,999 Just under seven carats. 1633 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:50,679 Just under seven carats. 1634 00:41:50,760 --> 00:41:51,999 Oh. You polished it. Yeah. All right. Yeah. 1635 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,919 Oh. You polished it. Yeah. All right. Yeah. 1636 00:41:56,360 --> 00:41:57,999 He's got this magic... 1637 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,479 He's got this magic... 1638 00:41:58,560 --> 00:41:59,999 It's a secret. Don't tell anybody. 1639 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,399 It's a secret. Don't tell anybody. 1640 00:42:01,480 --> 00:42:01,999 Using an industrial-strength light, 1641 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,959 Using an industrial-strength light, 1642 00:42:04,040 --> 00:42:05,999 Paul can analyse the interior of the stone 1643 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:06,759 Paul can analyse the interior of the stone 1644 00:42:06,840 --> 00:42:07,999 for imperfections or fractures. 1645 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,919 for imperfections or fractures. 1646 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:09,999 And all the faults jump out at you. 1647 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:10,999 And all the faults jump out at you. 1648 00:42:11,080 --> 00:42:11,999 There aren't any faults, it's perfect. 1649 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,119 There aren't any faults, it's perfect. 1650 00:42:13,200 --> 00:42:13,999 What sort of money you got on it? I want two grand a carat for that. 1651 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 What sort of money you got on it? I want two grand a carat for that. 1652 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:16,479 What sort of money you got on it? I want two grand a carat for that. 1653 00:42:16,560 --> 00:42:17,999 So there's six carats on it. Yeah. 1654 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,759 So there's six carats on it. Yeah. 1655 00:42:18,840 --> 00:42:19,999 I really don't see that's a lot of money there. 1656 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,039 I really don't see that's a lot of money there. 1657 00:42:21,120 --> 00:42:21,999 Mm-hm. Because it's not oval, 1658 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,119 Mm-hm. Because it's not oval, 1659 00:42:23,200 --> 00:42:23,999 my customers won't pay that money. OK. It's not your market. 1660 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,999 my customers won't pay that money. OK. It's not your market. 1661 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,279 my customers won't pay that money. OK. It's not your market. 1662 00:42:26,360 --> 00:42:27,999 Well, something like that, I'd still go $8,500 on it. 1663 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,319 Well, something like that, I'd still go $8,500 on it. 1664 00:42:29,400 --> 00:42:29,999 Yeah? Yeah. 1665 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,399 Yeah? Yeah. 1666 00:42:31,480 --> 00:42:31,999 I'm lookin' at a bit over 12. 1667 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,479 I'm lookin' at a bit over 12. 1668 00:42:33,560 --> 00:42:33,999 Yeah. The figure's a fair way apart, isn't it? 1669 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,999 Yeah. The figure's a fair way apart, isn't it? 1670 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,079 Yeah. The figure's a fair way apart, isn't it? 1671 00:42:36,160 --> 00:42:37,999 Yeah. Well, what if we 1672 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:38,199 Yeah. Well, what if we 1673 00:42:38,280 --> 00:42:39,999 rounded it up to nine. What do you think? 1674 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,559 rounded it up to nine. What do you think? 1675 00:42:45,960 --> 00:42:45,999 Oh, yeah. OK. Let's do that. Do it at nine. Do it at nine. 1676 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,999 Oh, yeah. OK. Let's do that. Do it at nine. Do it at nine. 1677 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,719 Oh, yeah. OK. Let's do that. Do it at nine. Do it at nine. 1678 00:42:48,800 --> 00:42:49,999 OK. Deal. Done deal. Lovely stone. 1679 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,679 OK. Deal. Done deal. Lovely stone. 1680 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:51,999 Just get them oval next time. 1681 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,759 Just get them oval next time. 1682 00:42:53,840 --> 00:42:53,999 (LAUGHING) I'll see what I can do. 1683 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 (LAUGHING) I'll see what I can do. 1684 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,919 (LAUGHING) I'll see what I can do. 1685 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:57,999 Very good. I'd better get the Beemer serviced now. 1686 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,719 Very good. I'd better get the Beemer serviced now. 1687 00:42:59,800 --> 00:42:59,999 Gotta put some fuel in it. 1688 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,799 Gotta put some fuel in it. 1689 00:43:07,720 --> 00:43:07,999 This knobby that was in the wall, 1690 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 This knobby that was in the wall, 1691 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,399 This knobby that was in the wall, 1692 00:43:10,480 --> 00:43:11,999 I remember saying, when I looked at it, I hoped there was ten grand in it. 1693 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,959 I remember saying, when I looked at it, I hoped there was ten grand in it. 1694 00:43:15,800 --> 00:43:15,999 I got nine. 1695 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,999 I got nine. 1696 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,439 I got nine. 1697 00:43:18,520 --> 00:43:19,999 Yeah. I'm pretty happy with that. That's great. 1698 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:20,759 Yeah. I'm pretty happy with that. That's great. 1699 00:43:20,840 --> 00:43:21,999 That's a good thing, isn't it? (LAUGHS) 1700 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,879 That's a good thing, isn't it? (LAUGHS) 1701 00:43:23,960 --> 00:43:23,999 The energy of trying to find 1702 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,959 The energy of trying to find 1703 00:43:26,040 --> 00:43:27,999 just that one piece of opal that could be worth, 1704 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:28,639 just that one piece of opal that could be worth, 1705 00:43:28,720 --> 00:43:29,999 you know, hundreds of thousands of dollars, really just... 1706 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,559 you know, hundreds of thousands of dollars, really just... 1707 00:43:31,640 --> 00:43:31,999 Yeah. It gets you running around, and it gets you keen to go underground, 1708 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,999 Yeah. It gets you running around, and it gets you keen to go underground, 1709 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,199 Yeah. It gets you running around, and it gets you keen to go underground, 1710 00:43:35,280 --> 00:43:35,999 and, yeah, just look for it. It's just so exciting. 1711 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,999 and, yeah, just look for it. It's just so exciting. 1712 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:38,359 and, yeah, just look for it. It's just so exciting. 1713 00:43:39,400 --> 00:43:39,999 It's hard to find the perfect gem, 1714 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,399 It's hard to find the perfect gem, 1715 00:43:41,480 --> 00:43:41,999 and nature just does what it bloody likes. 1716 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,999 and nature just does what it bloody likes. 1717 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:44,919 and nature just does what it bloody likes. 1718 00:43:45,000 --> 00:43:45,999 Sometimes it'll make a mistake and make a gem. 1719 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:47,999 Sometimes it'll make a mistake and make a gem. 1720 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,079 Sometimes it'll make a mistake and make a gem. 1721 00:43:48,160 --> 00:43:49,999 Fire's happy, I'm happy, everyone's happy. It's good. 1722 00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:50,839 Fire's happy, I'm happy, everyone's happy. 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