Silver: Last week when silver was around $12 I logged onto Gainsvillecoins and was surprised. I usually buy from them as they seem to have the lowest premium. I have accumulated quite a few Silver Eagles and rounds over the years but they were sold out of quite a few items. SE's were available at around $18 and rounds around $15 but shipping delay was 6-8 weeks but they would hold the price you ordered at. I declined as was a bit short on funds and have quite a few anyway.

Talked to Paul a couple of times in the past couple of weeks and seems like he's intent on ramping up. He was building, in Walnut grove, a couple of units so he could cut down on expenses at Elena. Perhaps another piece of heavy equipment will be procured but no word on that. He should be in Mexico or going back soon and hope the border doesn't give him any problems. He has dual residence so that should help in that respect. Said he had washed his hands so much they were getting raw-ha! Elena has been operating all the while but no numbers on production. I have to give Paul credit for perseverance regardless of any perceived shortcomings, the man just somehow continues to improve the production capabilities.

Gold-ha! I have been hearing about gold zooming to $2-2500 for about nine years when gold peaked at $1950 or so. When it hit it's high I sold half the nuggets I found in Alaska, 10 oz's, and kept the other half for the imminent increase. That's been akin to waiting on Mexus-lol-Who knows what gold is going to do but at this point just hope the country, and the rest of the world, holds together through all these chaotic times. Stay safe everybody!!