About the poison oak, the key to getting rid of it is friction. There's a
great video by extremedeerhabitat, you can search it, simulates the oil
with dark grease, demonstrating various methods of removal. So wash 3
times, using a wash rag or other scrubber, making sure to get the places
like back of knees, neck, between fingers, behind elbows, etc. Worth a
look. Neat mine, glad you explored it for me.
Lol. I love knowing what "lay beyond" as long as it don't involve a spooky un-inhabited tunnel from the 30's. Thanks again for keeping the adventurer spirit alive and well in So Cal.
Greetings friend, Long time no speak, looked like a great trip you had.
Thats pretty amazing stuff, I know we have a few abondoned gold mines on
the coast where my grandfather was mining, might take a trip when it warms
up and see what it on offer for the intrepid traveler. Keep well and Safe,
Phil