twistidd
Bronze Member
- Nov 11, 2007
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- Detector(s) used
- White's Matrix M6 w/ Sun-Ray DX-1, 950 coil and 6x10 DD, Minelab Excalibur II, Garrett Ace 250, Garmin Etrex GPS
I called Kermit this morning because I noticed he had called me last night. He told me he was seeking the mysterious bottle dump I told him about (the site of the infamous incident involving myself and a vintage bottle, which to this day renders me crippled). Even though I had my mind set on detecting a few hours (it was nice out!), I figured I'd show him where the bottles were, though I had no intention of grabbing any myself (still afflicted with PTSD).
I met up with Kermit and we walked to where Mikewaz and I came across the pits. There was a lot more snow than I thought there'd be, and the vast majority of the bottles were under the snow. Regardless, Kermit had a field day there, digging and prying away like a madman. I, for the most part, stood and supervised the effort. I walked around the area and realized that there was a lot I hadn't noticed before- thousands of old bottles! Unfortunately, most were broken. Still, I eyeballed a few, and Kermit had all his pockets full before we decided to head back to the cars. I must mention that ALL BOTTLES TAKEN BY MYSELF WERE NOT DUG! I know with my luck, I'd injure myself again. So, I might be crazy, but I'm not stupid.
We found many other items. Half a porcelain elephant, a porcelain ladybug, peices of hand-painted pottery, a damaged spitoon, damaged crocks, tin buckets, iron galore, rebar, and a complete toilet strewn over one acre of forest in pieces. A lot of deer crap too.
I voiced my interest in detecting a bit before going home, instead of heading back into the bottle dump. Kermit agreed, and so we drove all the way to the good ol' camp we know and love (and sometimes hate). When we arrived, it was evident we were not alone. Others were already there, swinging away. The ground was like rock in most areas, and relatively soft in a few select areas. I ended up chipping away at about ten signals, one of which was a 1942 P war nickel (can't ever get enough of those!). Kermit was armed with his Ace 250 and to my surprise, found the best coin of the day within the first ten minutes, right where others undoubtedly walked over 17,000 times before. Goes to show, and I cannot stress it enough- a super-expensive, high-end detector isn't required to find the good stuff!
BTW- the ticks are out already! If you're heading out, wear Off or Cutters- no joke. Ask Kermit.
Here are some pics; the button I scanned was found at the bottle dump. It is handmade from mother-of-pearl, probably very old. Some embossed bottles, and a great butter crock.
Take care guys!
Joe
I met up with Kermit and we walked to where Mikewaz and I came across the pits. There was a lot more snow than I thought there'd be, and the vast majority of the bottles were under the snow. Regardless, Kermit had a field day there, digging and prying away like a madman. I, for the most part, stood and supervised the effort. I walked around the area and realized that there was a lot I hadn't noticed before- thousands of old bottles! Unfortunately, most were broken. Still, I eyeballed a few, and Kermit had all his pockets full before we decided to head back to the cars. I must mention that ALL BOTTLES TAKEN BY MYSELF WERE NOT DUG! I know with my luck, I'd injure myself again. So, I might be crazy, but I'm not stupid.
We found many other items. Half a porcelain elephant, a porcelain ladybug, peices of hand-painted pottery, a damaged spitoon, damaged crocks, tin buckets, iron galore, rebar, and a complete toilet strewn over one acre of forest in pieces. A lot of deer crap too.
I voiced my interest in detecting a bit before going home, instead of heading back into the bottle dump. Kermit agreed, and so we drove all the way to the good ol' camp we know and love (and sometimes hate). When we arrived, it was evident we were not alone. Others were already there, swinging away. The ground was like rock in most areas, and relatively soft in a few select areas. I ended up chipping away at about ten signals, one of which was a 1942 P war nickel (can't ever get enough of those!). Kermit was armed with his Ace 250 and to my surprise, found the best coin of the day within the first ten minutes, right where others undoubtedly walked over 17,000 times before. Goes to show, and I cannot stress it enough- a super-expensive, high-end detector isn't required to find the good stuff!
BTW- the ticks are out already! If you're heading out, wear Off or Cutters- no joke. Ask Kermit.
Here are some pics; the button I scanned was found at the bottle dump. It is handmade from mother-of-pearl, probably very old. Some embossed bottles, and a great butter crock.
Take care guys!
Joe
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