Possibly my final find

[pigeonman]

Hey guys found this old button with a strange design,looking at the shank it looks real old.any thoughts? I also recently found out i have 4th stage cancer,it came out of nowhere,60 years old and decent health i thought,been detecting Salem co. NJ for over 20 years and have found some amazing items but i have really enjoyed this site as i have been a member since 2008 and love seeing what everyone else found and the story,so as i was laying on the couch the other day with extream back pain. i medicated my ass and decided yes you guessed it to go metal detecting for possibly the last time.this 1723 house was what i needed and the amount of wonderful relics i found there thru the years was unreal i thanked the people who let me detect there when i got there.so i never asked their last name and it was Harvey, i remember finding a colonial period family crest button that when i looked it up it was the Havey crest wow what where the odds? i will present it to them soon.but i know one thing for sure i will miss detecting,it was my favorite hobby with fishing a close second. so i thank everyone on here and if i get the another chance i will detect again,even in heaven. p.s. if any you guys near me want to come down here i will show you some places to hunt,if i can walk then i'am going too.

 

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[pigeonman]

Sorry, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!!!!

 

[ajaj]

That is not your last find! The “tone” of your post indicates to me that you are a fighter. I pray for your healing in the name of Jesus!!! Merry Christmas pigeonman.

aj

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!Prayers here also!!!

 

[Timbermaster]

Prayers sent to a fellow detectorist.

 

[artyfacts]

Love that oldie, glad that button came your way. Wanted you to know I was in the same boat as you 6 years ago with stage 4. Stay positive, family, eat well, metal detect every chance you get. Hang in there Mr.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Very saddened to read your post tonight. Sending my best wishes from fellow New Jersey-an (from Bergen County).

That's a beautiful button you found there with what appears to be a cast square shank. Merry Christmas to you as well!

 

[CRUSADER]

100% 17th C, I find a few of those type of drilled shank & incised decoration.

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on the cool button, and good luck in the fight ahead!

 

[Gene Mean]

Congratulations on the nice old button! Thank you for posting and good luck to you. Get back out there if you can.

 

[Centsless Detecting]

All I can say is stay strong and dont give up hope. That is a beautiful button by the way. Here is to more in your future. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

 

[Gold Maven]

Sorry to hear that.
My Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 non hodgkins lympoma, fought it, and had 8 more good years.
Stay positive, good luck.

 

[brianc053]

pigeonman, we're all thinking of you and pulling for you. Good luck in your fight, and know that the community supports you and cares about you.
I love that button - congrats on the find!
- Brian

 

[Hogtown Hunter]

Nice Button!
We'll be praying for you pigeonman.
Stay positive! You can beat this!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Got you in my prayers brother!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Prayer offered for you! Maybe I'll drive down from White Plains, NY this spring. Feel Better!

 

[vince76]

I wish you post more finds and hope that it disappears the same way it appeared. Be strong.

 

[SlateBeltDigger]

Good luck in your battle, don't give up hope and kick it square in the junk. No way that is your last find, friend. KEEP THE FAITH.

 

[SlateBeltDigger]

Prayer offered for you! Maybe I'll drive down from White Plains, NY this spring. Feel Better!

Terry,
If this happens let's do a convoy. I'm near the Poconos and can meet you along the way and finish the drive following you. I'm a little over 2 hours from Salem so no excuses if you're driving from Upstate NY. Thanks- Bernie

 

[neodetectorist]

My wife beat stage 4 ovarian cancer this year. She is 60. It was a tough road but we did it. Hang in there.
Prayer going out to you.
Oh and nice button.