deep treasure cache.... what could this grayish-white subtance be?

[cache-cow]

Good thoughts and advice
The pit is stable, I have a sump pump at lowest point in hole, the river is low thank GOD and we have a 20x30 tarp (gable form) over the hole
Also have a high velocity fan pointing down into the hole. I get some seepage but we kick the pump on and clear it out.I'm 52 years old and been in
construction since 16. Been in a lot of holes for other reasons, but its still a hole.Taking it slow, can't put as much time into project as i would like
cause i still have to make a living. So, one evening at a time, one shovel at a time, one day at a time!!!!
p.s. the walls are stable, and slanting outward as you go up. I will post pics as soon as I learn how to.

Covet all yalls thoughts and prayers,
CACHE-COW

 

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[Higgy]

Hey if you can think of it, how about a couple pics of your operation, CC? Sounds like a fabulous adventure you are on! I'm kind of excited about finding out what you are getting into!

 

[doc-d]

I like the idea of using a rebar probe to help sort out what is going on……...

 

[signal_line]

Probably don't want to here this, but the two-box is not the right tool. My suggestion is to throw it in the nearest garbage can and buy a pulse induction machine with a large coil. I know that hurts. And like others have said, hope you know how to dig a hole properly. A good rule if you don't want to get buried alive is to slope the sides at a 45 degree angle. Sure, some soil is better to work with, but if you don't know then use extra caution. Anything four foot deep or over needs extreme care for cave-ins and air quality. That means someone should be hole watch and have the person tied to a rope so you can pull them out without getting in the hole. I know a guy was working in a three or four foot ditch when one wall caved in. He was crippled for life.

 

[Frankn]

Probably don't want to here this, but the two-box is not the right tool. My suggestion is to throw it in the nearest garbage can and buy a pulse induction machine with a large coil. I know that hurts. And like others have said, hope you know how to dig a hole properly. A good rule if you don't want to get buried alive is to slope the sides at a 45 degree angle. Sure, some soil is better to work with, but if you don't know then use extra caution. Anything four foot deep or over needs extreme care for cave-ins and air quality. That means someone should be hole watch and have the person tied to a rope so you can pull them out without getting in the hole. I know a guy was working in a three or four foot ditch when one wall caved in. He was crippled for life.

signal_line,
What ticked you off on 2 Boxes?
Just about every type of detector has it's place, if you know how to use it.
A 2 Box will go over 6' with no problem and while doing that will ignore the junk that will drive a PI crazy. A 2 Box will scan sideways over 6'. You can scan a wall while walking beside it.
It's all in usage of the proper detector for the job.
As you can see My detectors all have different jobs, but they have all more than paid for themselves and continue to give.
Frank...-

 

[prospexican]

I consider my self anexpert with 2 box machines, actually writing a book about it, and wish to come and do some testing there, u might dont want me there because u can to keep the location secret i will understand that, im not looking to have any part on your finds, if u are interested just get a hold of me, or burnt news papers or any flamables inside the hole like every 2 feet, this will neutralize most chemicals there, make sure to let the area vent for a few after burning the area and keep digging and doing the same every 2 feet

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Good thoughts and advice
The pit is stable, I have a sump pump at lowest point in hole, the river is low thank GOD and we have a 20x30 tarp (gable form) over the hole
Also have a high velocity fan pointing down into the hole. I get some seepage but we kick the pump on and clear it out.I'm 52 years old and been in
construction since 16. Been in a lot of holes for other reasons, but its still a hole.CACHE-COW

You have some famous last words there.

Shore those sides! And them fans need to move some air too. Today's OSHA designates a trench or hole as a confined space at four feet deep. Do you have a hole watch for when you're down in that hole? Even a safety lanyard tied to a wench won't pull your butt out of a 13' hole when the walls collapse.

There's something dangerously and dreadfully wrong with this picture here. Maybe the crew who digs your corpses out of that hole will find that cache.....

 

[lookindown]

Man, every time someone is on to something great, they only dig one shovel full a day ...I hope we get some pics.

 

[doc-d]

Cache-cow, any updates??

 

[Higgy]

Shhh, man! He's diggin'!

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Shhh, man! He's diggin'!

Or buried? Or if he is smart he would be using a soil boring rig to find the depth of fill.

 

[Rawhide]

Just came across this. grey material is usually human remains. As a young man I was horrified when talking with a grave digger at a funeral.

 

[cache-cow]

ok guys, its cache-cow,
Everythings fine, im still alive. Pulled out of the pit to shore up the sides. 2.5 to 3 feet left to uncover larger area of white substance.
One other thing puzzles me though, After i break through part of the "stuff" with my probe (4 footer) the soil is loose, very soft. So
what i am about to do is make a 10 foot probe out of a copper grounding rod i had for my house. I'm remodeling it myself, gonna
move in it one day if i live. Man i got a patient wife!!!!! anyway, my thought is.... whatever was at that depth (15 ft) has sunk deeper, hoping to
hit it with 10 foot probe. If my next post is in ALL CAPS its because my rod went CLUNK!!!!!! cache-cow

 

[cache-cow]

hey Casca,
can you describe the material you are talking about? Was it in the shape of a human? or did it look more like calcified rock? or sediment?
By the way, my tn friends, I checked the substance for conductivity. none

 

[lookindown]

Money Pit.

 

[olstinker]

As a resident of south La. there is only 1 term to describe a 13' hole. Its called a lake. Anything below 3 or 4 feet is gonna start filling with water.

 

[Dixiegal]

See my PM to you.

 

[Higgy]

 

[treasurehunter313]

Good luck keep us updated

 

[dusty1530]

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