I’m 70, 5’4” 107 lbs. I told my son I was going to try gold mining next....Just a small one at first until I get the hang of it.
I am in GA and there's still a lot of gold panning in North GA. I would think the panners would give up panning and look for the source.
Best of luck...keep me advised (so I can follow in your footsteps if you hit a big strike).
I have done a lot of cat ranching in the last few years and while it is fun...it is mostly cash outflow (except for the cats...they are mostly inflow;-).
Ready for a new adventure, but I guess these darn cats will be coming with me.