Dunes 6/1/2021 - After A Heavy Rain

[TexAg]

TexArt & I tried to drive out to the Dunes yesterday, but severe thunderstorms in the area turned us back. He had to work today, so I went out by myself. The sand was packed hard after about 2 inches of rain. Within 15 minutes, I found a re-sharpened Bell dart point. Then a half hour later a sweet Golondrina. Both are firsts for me and were a thrill to find!

https://www.projectilepoints.net/Points/Bell.html

https://www.projectilepoints.net/Points/Golodrina.html

[willjo]

Sure a couple of good ones today nice dunes

[UpNorth]

Go get um, Tex..... 👍

[Hal Gorges]

What a couple of sweet points..basel notch is very similar to a Florida style.

[flintguy]

Wow. Now those are some nice finds.

[Artifascination]

Holy smokes! 2 finds of the month at once! Not sure which one is better because they are both outstanding finds! Congrats!

[antmike915]

Great finds Mike, hard to pick a favorite.

[Lindenmeier-Man]

Need that 4 wheeler Mike. The best artifact hunting ride ever made was the Honda ATC 90 with Hi/Low tranny. Congrats !

[Josie]

Great finds! The dunes look like foreign land to me.

[TexAg]

Thanks for the responses everyone! Thought I would add to the story a bit. When I got home from the Dunes, Sue and I went to a quaint little Italian restaurant to celebrate her completing 30 hours of CEUs required to renew her Physical Therapist license. She had been at it for several weeks taking computer based training courses, and it culminated with her last course on Ethics & Legal matters. She was ready to celebrate! This place is BYOB, so we brought a bottle of her favorite wine. When we got to the restaurant, we noticed 2 Texas State Trooper SUVs in the parking lot. I kidded her about taking the bottle in and attracting the Troopers' attention, even though I always limit myself to one glass when I drive. As luck would have it, the receptionist seated us at a table right next to the Troopers, three young officers in full khaki uniforms enjoying their supper and coffee. We just laughed and carried on with our glass of wine and Italian bread. After we ordered, I told Sue it would be a nice thing to pick up their tab. She agreed and so we did that covertly with the waiter. But he must have told them because when they finished, all 3 came over to shake our hands and thank us. I told them, "We support the Blue, er Khaki!" to which they all laughed. We exchanged pleasantries and they went on their way. A few minutes later, one trooper came back in and handed me a really cool Challenge Coin. I was blown away. It's particularly meaningful to me since I am an avid coin collector. It was the topper to a great day! Here are some pictures of the coin. Be sure and zoom in to read the inscription on the side with with the images of the shield, lightning, pump jack and windmill! So appropriate in these times.

[flintguy]

We need a lot more support of our officers these days. Great gesture on your part and cool coin.

[redrocks]

Congrats Mike! Nice scores man....cool storey with the troopers. ...awful nice of you guys.. the one point looks like a Baby Andice! I read the coin. That's true!!!

[TexAg]

Thanks Richard. Yes, the one with barbs does look like an Andice. I went with Bell because of a couple of subtle differences. Namely, not as deep basal notches, and a slightly expanding stem.

[tomf]

Both terrific finds. Really great.

[Glacial Pebble]

Awesome day out!! Beautiful finds Congrats 🎊🎉

[Mailman]

Awesome story

[Overshot]

Very nice! Old and older! Congrats!