2006,APRIL,11,TUESDAY

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The Chinese built most of the rock walls in the area.
Still standing today, some of these are over 140
years old, a testament to their building prowess.
It was hard work for very little pay !

Author Message Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographer Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 8:32 am:    Here is a close up view of the rock walls: Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographer Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 8:42 am:    The above wall is dismantled in the above photo from earthquakes? farm equipment? Who knows? But it shows the size of rocks that had to be moved and lifted into position. It was hard back breaking work and remember the summer temps reach into the high 90's, low 100's with no iced drinks. The stream in the top photo may even dry up in the summer. These photos were taken near Hornitos,California a few days ago on one of the sunny April days we have had ! Here is a great link to building of rock walls in California, near Raymond in fact: http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/5views/5views3h65.htm Finally, a bonus award goes out to who can find the cat in the top photo. What is the bonus award ? You have to ask !! BONDOBOB Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 10:12 am:    THE ELGATO (CAT)IS UP JUST PAST THE THIRD TREE STUMP. BOB Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographer Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 6:50 pm:    Very good Bob !!! You are entered in the hat for the Bonus Award !!

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