DARLOT GOLD MINE second shift

Here is some more photos of around the mine

yep still liking it

This is looking down into the pit into south sump where we got some

water from, but not for drinking.

Looking at the plant. That is my work shop right in the middle.

Looking at the Crusher and the mill as well as the very old power houseto the right

of the water, the one that is working now in front of the water,

and the brand new one which is to the left of the water.

The crusher finelly working, think this shift I was out there it

only worked for a few days

One of the big Cat motors i did a service on in the power house

Very noisey in there and hot

Down in the pit looking up to the top,

if you can see the little black spot in the middle of the photo

that is the entrance way for the trucks

In the pit

The boys in the south sump trying to get the pump going.

Me being life saver. but not jumping in that water as full

of chemical's

Down at the other end of the mine

One of the under ground trucks

Abrolhos Islands

Hi ya. Well wanted to head up to geraldton to see Jay,

as he is working there. So did a bit of sight seeing as well.

So did a day flight out to the Abrolhos Islands. if you want to make photos bigger

just click on them and go arrow back key to go back

The plane, I got to sit in the front.

Very cool

Flying over Geraldton looking north up the coast

The Port

This is called Hummock Island

Has a weather station on it

Oh yeah people live out here during the cray season,

and also have pearl farms out here.

One of the islands with shacks on it.

This is called Pelsaert Island, named after the captain

of the Batavia as this is where they thought it had sunk.

One of the lagoons at the islands,

there are 122 islands here that sit on the edge of the Continenal

shelf.

Not sure if you can tell but this has shacks along the edge of the island.

This is the largest one that houses fishermen

Has a footy field and a runway

Same Island these are on the Easter group

More shacks

This is on the island that we landed on, called east Wallabi

island. walked around to the point and went snorkling.

One of the big birds that live on the island's nest

A little lizard

This is the island where the Batavia sunk, and where the mutineers

murdered lots of people and then later were killed themselves.

this was in 1629,

Oh yeah they also want to build a resort out here now,

Don't think the hippies are going to like that.

Another lagoon

So nice and blue

lots of sharks too.

Big ship wanting to get into port

Looking at gerldton south

Very very dry, haven't had any rain

One of the people throw up in the plane about here as well.

Was a bit rough coming in for landing.

Well there you have it

Want to go there fishing next

DARLOT GOLD MINE

Hi all

Well just did my first swing. Was hot but was heaps of fun

Sorry photo's not great were on my phone

Me with my skid lid on,have to be worn when ever I go outside

This is a mantle, which helps crush the gold and rock up.

In the front of the workshop

Looking at the Mill from outside the workshop

That pile of stones and rock is the stock pile which is full of gold

I am up on the crusher

Looking over at the Mill from the Crusher

One of the landcrusier I work on.

These things are so damaged

The inside

Under the bonnet

These guys drive by feel

This is what they call a Nippers vehicle.

Because they nip everywhere under ground.

Man cage on the back

my shop

The other day it was 59 degrease in there

no air con

Looking out the back

Worked on the bobcat

Sun rise

Outside my room at the camp

Some of the Rooms at the camp

Love the red dirt

My room

My shower

My bed

Just enough room but not much

Get air con, fridge and on suite

Just to the right is my front door

Very cozy

Race Day, Perth Cup, New Years Day

Perth cup day

Fun in the sun and having a drink with ya mates

Lynda having a wine

Getting things sorted

Toby and Lynda

Toby and I

Lynda And I

Toby and one of his mates

Lynda

Boys chilling out

Toby and Crystal

Crystal and Lynda

Cheers

Crystal and Lynda