Misc data and adventures of a Tayopa treasure hunter

[rockhound]

Speaking of luck, several years ago I went with my extended family on vacation to a North Carolina beach. I had already studied the tales of lost or buried treasure in that area, so I was fairly well educated on what I would be searching for while not engaging in other activities. There had been a hurricane come through the area several days prior and had left removed large amounts of sand from the beaches. They had been using front end loaders to replace the sand on the beaches for the tourists. Many areas were still pretty bare, and in these areas I concentrated my searches the following morning. Although I did find some nice silver coins and a few rings, it wasn't a stellar day. As I was making my way back to the motel where we were staying, casually swing my detector in a half hearted attempt to locate something, I looked up and noticed a guy watching me very intently. When he noticed that I saw him, he made his way toward me, not in an aggressive manner but casually. When he approached me he said "you should have been here yesterday, one fellow was walking along the beach during high tide and 3 gold dubloons rolled upon the beach." I just stood there dumbfounded not knowing what to say. I have heard reports of that actually happening before, so it is entirely possible he was telling the truth. Good Luck. rockhound

 

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[sdcfia]

Sdcfia,

An erudite observation.

I am no miner and have no yearning for such.

What Don and I wish to consider, is the mysterious cave...

IP

Of course, there's now all kinds of reasons that the site probably won't be mined - but for me, the question from the get-go would be, "Why wasn't the cave exploited years or decades ago?"

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

That's what I am actually afraid of finger.

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Not "A" file but mamy GIB, you are certainly welcome here. Cooffee is always on, of course if you preferthat tinted water called Tea, it is also available.

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Sdc, Cave ?, cave? what cave?

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Rockhound, That s known as the luck of the OIRISH

 

[Shortfinger]

That's what I am actually afraid of finger.

You have nothing to worry about. cwp, on the other hand......

JB

 

[cwp]

You have nothing to worry about. cwp, on the other hand...... :laughing 7:

JB

I just love a challenge.......

 

[Shortfinger]

I just love a challenge.......





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I’ll bet you do. It won’t be necessary to use the whip to get me to drink the wine, however……..even Thunderbird, if you are pouring!

JB

 

[Interested Party in UK]

Before a single spade is sunk, any machete wielded and any senorita admired, we shall first critically examine and dissect the history and provenance of the cave.

Once it is all evidenced and verified, well, then we can begin..

IP

 

[PROSPECTORMIKEL]

This one took thirteen years to find, and only a few moments to confirm that we got there
TOO LATE!

Note the two hooded figures In the back of the vault.


Very disappointing, but it gave me and several partners, closure.
Sort of.

#/;0{> ~ (c)

 

[Interested Party in UK]

At least you put an end to the "what if?"

I believe, this would not be an appropriate occasion to utter the old adage 'better late than never.'

IP

 

[tintin_treasure]

A
Treasure hunter who was looking for a Nazi lost gold ,the so called 'Stechovice treasure' , claims he has found the location in Czech republic after 26 years of search...check the yarn
Indian Jones treasure hunter claims to have discovered Nazi GOLD | Daily Star

TT

 

[sdcfia]

This one took thirteen years to find, and only a few moments to confirm that we got there
TOO LATE!

Note the two hooded figures In the back of the vault.


Very disappointing, but it gave me and several partners, closure.
Sort of.

#/;0{> ~ (c)

Yes, closure. This one took a full twenty years. There's only one Tree of Heaven within five miles of this location (I know because I've walked it all), and it's growing right out of the hole. Tree of Heaven - an ironic message of some sort? Then, looking straight up, another message? Ha ha. What can a guy do after twenty years? Just walk away empty-handed, of course.

 

[cwp]

Before a single spade is sunk, any machete wielded and any senorita admired, we shall first critically examine and dissect the history and provenance of the cave.

Once it is all evidenced and verified, well, then we can begin..

IP

.... Ad Infinitum...............

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Mikel, no like appears on my screen so I can't give you one, but consider it given.
The same applies to you IUK.

Tea or coffee gentlemen ??


does now. I found the scroll,sizeing bar down at the bottom.

 

[PROSPECTORMIKEL]

I failed to give credit where it was due.

Weekender was the one that found the vault and photographed it.
It was his instincts that made that discovery.

The proof is in a pic that I took of him when he was up in the vault.

#/;0) ~

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Hola SDC, the quiet satisfaction in that knowing that He/She was right. Believe me that's important, course monetary gain is always important.

 

[sdcfia]

Hola SDC, the quiet satisfaction in that knowing that He/She was right. Believe me that's important, course monetary gain is always important.

Gee, me and my pals spent the money many times over as soon we began the gig. It's probably a blessing we came up empty.

 

[weekender]

I failed to give credit where it was due.

Weekender was the one that found the vault and photographed it.
It was his instincts that made that discovery.

The proof is in a pic that I took of him when he was up in the vault.

#/;0) ~

Mikel,

Thanks, But everyone needs to know that it was your years of
research and dedication that led us to the area. You knew it was
close by, I just happened to be standing in the right place to see the
crack of the vault opening on the bluff.

-Mike