While in the process of removing the upper bagage compartments of the bus, something fell down the back of my shirt. Now if you have ever done this job you know your going to find out just what that was. So what might have been misconstued as a lively gig, or some type of contortion exercise a nugget fell to the floor. Now in my profession (recycling centers) it's a must to know all types of metals. This seemed to be something that I don't see that much of..gold.. After cleaning, feeling, yes I even bit it (not a professional metallurgical process) but just seemed to be the right thing to do. So almost convinced that this was the real thing, I very carfully swept all the nuggets/fine particles into a baggy. Not wanting to get bogged down on how it could have gotten into a hidden place in the compartment, I labored on. In the very next compartment I droped, there was a package of "Inca Gold" toilet sanatizer. What a laugh I had at my own expence thinking that could have been gold.. After several days of suspence I opened the pacage of "Inca Gold", it was blue...and after the (professional metallurgical test) it's not the same. The rest of the story, 1.97 troy ozs the assay of purity isn't know yet, but all that glitters could be gold in the bus.
Danny
Sorry this was the first pic
or brass?
Now Jim that was one of my first thoughts, however thats one of the metals I buy by the tons every year. Therefore I ruled that out first thing
Danny
It sounds like your sharp eye and sweeping up trash is going to net you around $1400. Quite the mystery how it got there -- any chance it could fall in there after some passenger spilled his gold in the overhead compartment?
sounds fun, I wish you good fortune. Keep us posted.
Have you staked a claim yet? Maybe there's more, maybe someone else will jump; your claim heh heh
when you bought the bus did you also buy the mineral rights. need to cover yourself so the previous owner doesnt come and stake a claim.
steve
or the Utahclaimjumper!
Well there goes BK I'll bet he has half the interiors torn out of them tour busses ;D
Quote from: CS on September 25, 2007, 11:56:58 AM
Well there goes BK I'll bet he has half the interiors torn out of them tour busses ;D
Half?? You oughta see the yard of this place! Foam, seats, siding, carpet, nuts, bolts and insulation everywhere. And then, there is BK, sitting with his head in his hands wondering how he is going to get it all put back together before his mom sees the mess. ;D
BK, do you have a brother you can point to and say -> :o he did mom. I know just tell mom and dad hey it was just time to do a rebuild. LOL
Ah mom, do I have to pick up my toys? I want to play some more lol.
Quote from: wvanative on September 25, 2007, 03:37:51 PM
BK, do you have a brother you can point to and say -> :o he did mom. I know just tell mom and dad hey it was just time to do a rebuild. LOL
No he would just point at Dallas and say he did it....... :-\ :-\
Now guys, I know Bryce better than that....he would never blame it on Dallas.....He would blame ME!
Mom says "Where is BK?"
Dad says " Where do you think he is mom, same place he's been since he was two
years old, out in the yard playing with his bus. ;D ;D ;D
Over the years his toy bus just keep getting bigger LOL
WVaNative
Hey Bryce....
As long as they're pickin' on you they're leaving someone else alone!
You only pick on the one's you love. We all Love you BK your a true (pile) no thats not right (Pale) darn it (Pal) yeah thats it. Darn my dyslexia
Who would belive it, just like on TV. After all these years my gold shows up, I thought someone had stole it while I was asleep on that bus. OK I was passed out not sleeping.
I'm sure you want to return it to its rightful owner, I will pm you my address, I of course will be happy to pay the shipping.
That's awesome! Gold is about $735 an ounce now. Sure you can put it to good use. ;)
What did you get yer bus from? Wells Fargo?
Quote from: Dallas
Hey Bryce....
As long as they're pickin' on you they're leaving someone else alone!
I know Dallas & I got some pretty big shoulders so they can just keep pile'n it on! LOL!Quote from: wvanative on September 25, 2007, 04:54:02 PM
Mom says "Where is BK?"
Dad says " Where do you think he is mom, same place he's been since he was two
years old, out in the yard playing with his bus. ;D ;D ;D
Over the years his toy bus just keep getting bigger LOL
WVaNative
Yup! 45'/59 pax, DD Series 60/Allison B500 (6spd) Alcoa's all the way around. And huge bays too! Quote from: bubbaqgal
Now guys, I know Bryce better than that....he would never blame it on Dallas.....He would blame ME!
I would not! You keep the shop clean and tell me where to find things! LOL!Quote from: WVaNative
u]BK, do you have a brother you can point to and say -> he did mom[/u]. I know just tell mom and dad hey it was just time to do a rebuild. LOL
Naw no brothers! But I am their favorite son! LOL! And they wouldn't fall for the rebuild idea either! Quote from: bubbagal
Quote from: CS
Well there goes BK I'll bet he has half the interiors torn out of them tour busses
Half?? You oughta see the yard of this place! Foam, seats, siding, carpet, nuts, bolts and insulation everywhere. And then, there is BK, sitting with his head in his hands wondering how he is going to get it all put back together before his mom sees the mess.
Hey any ya'll wanna come help? Ma & Pa be home tomorrow! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
BK ;D