Brent and Ethan were gold prospectors, and their mining permits had been delayed again, causing Brent to travel to Bendigo for meetings. Left alone, Ethan searched the bush for nuggets. After digging deep and getting a strong signal, he believed he had found a large nugget. He dug a big hole, and the sound he heard was encouraging. However, what he found was not what he expected. He was happy with any gold he found, but the nugget he uncovered was not worth as much as he had hoped.
Despite this setback, Ethan persisted, and when he checked the hole, he realized there was still a big target buried in the ground. He found a 3-ounce nugget worth almost $7,000, which was a good sign. Brent returned, and they continued to search for more gold to cover their ongoing costs and machine debt.
Their efforts paid off when Ethan found a run of gold. He found a nice piece and began to dig it out carefully to avoid damaging it. Brent congratulated him on his success and was proud of how he had worked hard to find it. They continued to find more gold, including an 11-ounce monster nugget worth at least $25,000.
After their success, they both felt relieved and happy that their hard work was paying off. They knew that gold mining was unpredictable, and they could never be sure when they would find a good patch. Still, they felt proud of their achievements and were excited to see what the future held.
