Neighbor Bob

[russau]

Those years I was all set to go to the DEF Rallys BUT I had surgery every time of those dates came up!. That really bummed me out!

[Matt Mattson]

I remember John Baker from DEF days in 2001-02 and in later years on SF Umpqua in Oregon. Matt...you were there! John always talked of your friendship and your amazing gold recoveries. That was fifteen years ago and today we can no longer dredge on the Umpqua or in ANY Oregon river. Sad!!!

Also recall John Baker when he worked with another NW dredger called "Star Wars". Others there at DEF were Bill Brew, Leonard, oh...if I could only recall the names. Leonard...do you have a photo of those many dredges lined up across the river? Those were fun times and the gold was also in the friendships made. Seems the memories just more distant yet become vivid after a few beers. Sadly, we are losing many of our mining friends.

Dave

Dave: agreed - many great friendships were made. I hope you fare well.

[libertydave]

Thanks, Matt. The same back to you. Blue skies and calm seas.

Dave