Ghost Town Aurora: Scenic California or Nevada? Doug Berry 

It was over a week ago Joe...and, we will go back and look at the townsite closely near the cemetery; but when you've seen one juniper tree you have seen them all. Happy Thanxgiving!

Hi Linda! I will tell Kellie you ordered the book. She is very well read, so I know if she recommends it it will be a good read. Just remember to take the second right when you get there when coming from Hawthorne and you should be able to navigate that rascally road in a rental car outside of the snow and mud season.

Thank you, appreciate it!

Happy Thanksgiving Marcus! I had fun sharing those places with you my friend!

Happy Thanksgiving to you Holly!

Thank you Chris; Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

You too, thank you Tim!

Good deal Casey; we are going hiking in the woods near Genoa, Nevada.

Really interesting Tim; thank you for sharing that!

Thank you Joseph....and, Happy Thanksgiving to you! I think the mine up there is in standby mode, perhaps waiting for higher gold prices. I bet those holding ponds have something toxic in them, but at least they are making an effort to contain them. We can hope they will clean up their mess. I went to the Battle of the Little Big Horn in Montana, many of the graves on both sides have interesting things left by those paying their respects. Perhaps those folks on the hill wanted to rest in quiet; you know our small towns: usually drama.

Hi Rhonda! So true; at least people were thinking of them and made an effort to leave the plastic flowers on the graves. I know I often think of people who have died, especially family members and close relatives. So there is the bright side of cemeteries; that people are remembered. I should have done a better job of outlining the town's borders, so I am going back up there and include old photographs of Aurora. Kellie said yesterday she had to catalogue a treasure trove of antique photographs of Aurora that someone donated to the museum in Hawthorne. I should include those so we can all see what it looked like back when 5-10,000 people lived there! I know; it was a lot. They say men carried weapons on them because it was so dangerous and hardly any women at all. You must be the cook for Thanksgiving dinner because you usually are one of the first to chime in, so someone was busy getting it all together. I bet it was delicious and a great time! Thank you for the moral support and encouragement my friend Rhonda!🇺🇸🍽️🍗👏

@@CalNeva That's so interesting, as always, Doug. I can't wait to see those early pics of the area. They must be fascinating, especially as you compare them to the area today. NO, I am not the cook of our extended family, which is fine by me.😉 We actually dined out at a lovely nearby restaurant, yesterday. There were about 30 of us, which is more than usual. We hadn't done that in years. It was very nice. I hope you had a lovely day yourself, my great adventurer pal, Doug.🤗🤠

Hi G! Thank you; Kellie saved me a plate. The thing about gold is that it will always have value. People know this; today as yesterday. In fact, some say silver will be going up as it has many uses for industrial and technological applications. I believe gold gets recycled over the centuries but silver can be lost in industrial and manufacturing applications. Silver has been a bargain for several years, and both it and gold are excellent for preserving wealth as inflation takes a toll. I know people that have done very well with gold. I heard a man who survived the Socialist takeover of Venezuela say that silver kept its value also. There are so many active gold mines run by big mining corporations in our state of Nevada, though California appears to be shut down for ore extraction and a myriad of other business ventures. Appreciate your thoughtful and kind comments my friend!

@@CalNeva Very interesting, Doug. You are a wealth of knowledge! People always say to buy gold and silver bullion and it sounds like it is a good investment.

@@pastorjohn7378 Hi John! Yes, I humbly realize my mistake, I should have titled it "Aurora Cemetery". However, this blunder opened up an opportunity to revisit Aurora as we want to cover the town ruins and peek around the mountainside a little bit farther in the direction of Mono Lake. 👋

Ha ha ha! Keep it dry, the lines tight, and don't let the bumpers rub!

It sure is Terry; amazing how gold can be such a motivator!

Is there still a townsite? Where is it in relation to the Cemetery? Thanks!

I will go up there again for you!

@@joefoltz4297 Its in the valley west of the of the cemetery about a half of mile.

@@CalNeva no, need i have explored that area around 50 times, there is a lot to see if you know where to look.

@@ghosttownsofnevadaandcalif6821 You should come out with us on some adventures! Happy Thanksgiving.

No, it's just a track. I have some music in my earlier videos.

Yep, I just KNEW you would like it! Another subscriber also pointed out the rails were iron, not steel. Didn't know why I called them ties; what's wrong with me? I need to pay attention to what I am saying! I think it might be a smelter too ..probably like some sort of a brick oven, I am thinking a big oven to supply fresh cookies to keep the miners happy and from brawling amongst themselves fighting over the few loose women who inhabited those wild parts of yester lore. I like the cemetery too, I think I might like to be resting near the composting toilet as I am composting, either way at least I will have some much appreciated solitude up on that little hill of pinions. Got you guys in my prayers for good health; enjoy your holiday my big Brother!🇺🇸⚓

@@CalNeva Ha ha , I was thinking they could just toss me in there with the rest of the c**p, lol. And you are right that's exactly what that is...a big ol cookie oven!! Take care little Brother! 🇺🇸 🍪

@@Brother_D_therail Will do!

Thanks Dan

But I like living on the edge John. Save some space for after dinner treats or beverages, enjoy yourself!