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    This past week has seen me doing house chores and therefore I'm not getting out digging as much as normal.
    The short hunts that were managed did produce a couple of interesting this though.
    The recycle buckets continue to grow in weight. Click image for larger version

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    And a few things are being diverted to this years fun hunt. Click image for larger version

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    Keepers were sporadic, however 4 out of 5 hunts with keeper is not bad. Click image for larger version

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    I really like the sentiment on this pendant. Click image for larger version

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    These 3 were neck and neck with the penny count on this day.
    3 silver coins and 3 pennies right at the start of the hunt. Click image for larger version

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ID:	298117 Sadly the pennies took over in a big way after that. Click image for larger version

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    Time for the boo boo.
    On one of my hunts I pulled something that I didn't even take notice of.
    It was a shallow target.
    So shallow in fact that it was in the grass roots.
    There was evidence of a nearby hole.
    My initial thought was that someone had either discarded it or missed it when they dug the other item.
    What did I think that it was at the time?
    Well, a broken piece of a harmonica reed was the first impression.
    Without giving it a second glance it was tossed into the pouch and consequentially into the tumbler with most of that recycle crap in the first picture.
    That particular tumble session ran for around six hours while I was busy with other things and this is what I saw when it was over and done with
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    I had no alternative other than to give it the full treatment.
    After gently straightening it and using reverse electrolysis to remove any crud that remained this is how it looked. Click image for larger version

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    Bruce
    In life there are losers and finders. Which one are you?

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    A short session in the tumbler to remove the blackening followed.
    And now I have an over cleaned, but still cherished WWI era infantry collar tab.
    There is no date visible, the back mark simply states Scully Montreal Click image for larger version

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    Bruce
    In life there are losers and finders. Which one are you?

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    • #3
      Aaargh!! Another proverbial antenna crack pipe! You are catching up to me lololol.
      Professor Shellman
      Tampa Bay

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      • 2ndoldman
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        You are too funny my friend.

    • #4
      Hey Bruce, That WWI infantry collar tab is a great find. And yes doing house chores is a big Boo Boo.
      Michigan Yooper
      If You Donโ€™t Stand for Something, Youโ€™ll Fall for Anything

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      • #5
        Originally posted by Ron Kelley View Post
        Hey Bruce, That WWI infantry collar tab is a great find. And yes doing house chores is a big Boo Boo.
        I am getting my house ready for sale Ron. so BOO BOO or not , it must be done. Here on the wet coast moss is a constant problem. Click image for larger version

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        Last edited by 2ndoldman; 05-02-2018, 04:17 PM.
        Bruce
        In life there are losers and finders. Which one are you?

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        • #6
          House is looking great.
          Are you moving back to Thamesville?

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          • 2ndoldman
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            My plan is to become a vagabond. If all goes well I plan on traveling from coast to coast to coast to coast for the next several years.

          • Hi-Lo
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            Nice! That would be a dream come true for me.

        • #7
          Bruce, if your travels bring you my way, let me know in advance and Iโ€™ll lead you to some civil war sites in east Arkansas.๐Ÿ‘
          Wandering wherever I can, mostly in Eastern Arkansas, always looking down.

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          • 2ndoldman
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            I will definitely do that and loan you a detector as well.

          • Jethro355
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            Awesome. Depending on the season, I may drag you out to my favorite artifact site as well.๐Ÿ‘

          • 2ndoldman
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            I won't turn down that invite. ๐Ÿ˜‰

        • #8
          You doin the RV living thing or converting something into s home?
          call me Jay, i live in R.I.

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          • 2ndoldman
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            My plan is for a truck and trailer combination right now. I will hopefully be on the road full time by this fall. I will be knocking on as many doors down your way as possible.
            Keep an eye open for a fat old hippy with a metal detector.

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          Right on Bruce! Hey I make a hellova tour guide btw, lol.keep us posted!
          call me Jay, i live in R.I.

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          • 2ndoldman
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            Will do.

        • #10
          LOL that sounds like a fun trip Bruce do it while you can and enjoy. If you get to East TN let me know.
          TN formerly CT Visit our store http://stores.arrowheads.com/store.p...m-Trading-Post

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          • 2ndoldman
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            I am not ready for the front porch and a rocking chair just yet Matt.
            You can bet your sweet bippy I will be contacting you. ๐Ÿ‘

        • #11
          Fossils down my way.
          It is a "Rock" when it's on the ground.
          It is a "Specimen" when picked up and taken home.

          โ€‹Jessy B.
          Circa:1982

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          • 2ndoldman
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            It would be a pleasure to get together with you Jess.
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