Saturday, July 23, 2011

A Descent into the Mines–Part One

by Matt Neal

[Originally posted in The Patch as The Lost Towne Laker]

Location: Woodstock, Georgia

“In today’s economy,” I told her, “we can’t afford not to dig for gold!”
She gave me the sort of look you would expect after a statement like that.
So come with me, good readers, as we explore some deep and mysterious gold mines and track down the history of gold in this region. And when I say gold is literally in your own backyard, get ready to be surprised.

Friday, July 22, 2011

A Descent Into the Mines–Part Two

by Matt Neal

[Originally posted in The Patch as The Lost Towne Laker]
Location: Woodstock, Georgia


Next, we grabbed vines and tree branches to pull ourselves up a near vertical cliff-side. What I was looking for, Rob told me, was just ahead.
Then, we found it!
I narrowed my eyes and gave a grim smile.
"Yes," I muttered. "There it is."