First permission in 3 years

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Well I've been driving past this stone wall in the woods and visible depression for the last couple of years. It is about 1/2 mile from my house, but well posted with the old No Trespassing signs. Last week the area was cleared of trees and brush and the homeowner who had recently built a mansion higher into the property was obviously getting ready to drop another 6 figures on landscaping and incorporating the 1800's stone wall. I found out the owner has a daughter in my daughters 3rd grade class and I found him at the pool and got permission to hit the land, but only had 24 hours before they mulch the area. Sleepless night envisioning amazing finds in a cleared old 1800's homesite.

Well didn't pan out quite like I was hoping. I think the excavators filled some areas a little deep for my detector or maybe it was hit by a nighthawk in the past.

I cleaned and Renn waxed the 1930/40's Barclays car and packed it up in a nice presentation for my daughter to give to her classmate.


Here are a couple other recent misc finds.





And this is the mystery item.


Here's to hoping my next permission comes sooner than 3 years and is more productive.

Good luck out there!

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the relic finds!

 

[joe_dirt]

Congrats on the permission sounds like it was a long time coming at least there were a few pretty cool finds that toy pistol is really cool hope your next one doesn't take long

 

[Javadroid]

Your story brings out a lot of what makes this hobby so great -- the searching for potential, the anticipation of what-might-be, the fun of the explore, and the looking forward to what comes next time! Congrats on living the dream and for an interesting collection of finds -- you had a great day!

 

[Metal Headz]

I think you did well. You unearthed some cool items I've never seen. I went 0-2 door knocking yesterday. The excitement of hunting a new permission for the first time would keep me awake too.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice assortment of finds. Congrats.

 

[Steve in PA]

You always prefer to hunt public land so you don't have to ask for permission. I'm glad to see you working on your permission tactics.

 

[BTV Digger]

Permission property is the way to go brother. If you start doing it regularly it becomes much easier.

john

 

[Trezurehunter]

Looks like you picked up some nice relics anyhow.

 

[birdman]

I got a permission about a month ago and the guy said yea,I own the house next door also,have at it. My first signal was a 1906 barber dime. Gave it to the owner.
Only one I found in several trips but well worth it.