We bought a dozer

July 22, 2014: We bought a dozer

Well, our miners are the proud owners of a huge D7 CAT.  Dave found it in Bethel so they only had to ship to Takotna.  Takotna is about 20 miles NW of McGrath.  Now they will have to walk it in this winter which is only a mere 35-40 miles through the wilderness, through the snow and ice and across frozen rivers.  Oh yeah, our scouts think they are going to go and help with this.  Keep in mind Dave is a Floridian. 

During Davie’s shopping spree, he bought some tin and plywood for their addition on their condo. Forgot to tell you about that.  They need some more room to sleep more people.  Dave also bought some sluicing material and some tubing so they can make a grizzly.  Their pilot, Barney, is going to make the needed lumber with his saw mill.  The plan is to take this in in March on a 10 x 40 foot skid.  The dozer will drag it in.  I know you are asking yourself, what does all this cost and are they getting enough gold to pay for it.  All I will tell you about that is…who knows.  All I know is, mama still needs a new pair of shoes.  Their test came back good and they feel they can take the next step.  So stay tuned.  When I get those shoes, I will let you know.