Well folks, in what seems like decades since our last rain it the area, we finally got drenched on Friday. This made for perfect hunting conditions for Ridley and I on Saturday MDing an early 1900's home in the downtown area.
The weather was in the 70's, nice breeze, shaded area under large oaks, and soft brown soil to dig. Ahhhhh. Ridley brought his kids for awhile because wifey was at work. They hung out with me most of the time, but whenever I heard, "I have to go to the bathroom", I quickly sent them to Papa Ridley. In which I heard him reply, "just pee in the bushes".
They were really angels though.
Papa Ridley went home a wee bit upset about noon to take the kids home, but returned a while later.
Anyways,
I think my Dad may have been looking down on me, as it turned out to be a pretty good day for me. Within 5 minutes I had already dug a CW cleaner bullet (correct term?). This was my first of that type.
We hunted this yard for about 4 hours, and then the next door neighbor offered to let us detect a few of their properties. Since I was short on time, and Dave was low on batteries, we hit a 1930's house about two blocks away. Again, I was blessed right away with a 1918 Merc! We had to race through this spot, but both of us came up with some neat finds.
Here's my take for the day:
*1918 and 1943 Mercs.
*1945 War nickel (crusty & soaking in oil right now).
*1904 IH.
*Wheats- 1917 , 1919 , 1929 , 1937 , 1944 , 1952.
*CW Cleaner bullet. Any info on this one?
*Two other bullets. Any ID on these?
*A pin with Latin writing. FRONT says: "Gloria Ad Caput Venire" BACK says: "Denmark's NY. 6?" (possibly 69?).
Any idea what this translates to?
*Sterling silver pendant with "Protect us St. Christopher" on one side, and "St. Raphael Protect Us" on the other. Stamped "Sterling".
*"Skovill Mfg. Co. Waterbury" button back with shank.
*A clip of some sort that has what looks to be a fire breathing dragon stamped into it. It looks to be very old.
Any idea what this interesting piece is?
*Toy gun handle with "Cowpoke" on it.
*Asst'd relics including a dog tag with "W.M. Ross Cary, NC" on the front and "Disabled American Veterans" on back.
*A zipper-pull for MasterEagle.
The Mighty Tesoro pulled through again.
Thanks for looking,
MM
The weather was in the 70's, nice breeze, shaded area under large oaks, and soft brown soil to dig. Ahhhhh. Ridley brought his kids for awhile because wifey was at work. They hung out with me most of the time, but whenever I heard, "I have to go to the bathroom", I quickly sent them to Papa Ridley. In which I heard him reply, "just pee in the bushes".
They were really angels though.
Papa Ridley went home a wee bit upset about noon to take the kids home, but returned a while later.Anyways,
I think my Dad may have been looking down on me, as it turned out to be a pretty good day for me. Within 5 minutes I had already dug a CW cleaner bullet (correct term?). This was my first of that type.
We hunted this yard for about 4 hours, and then the next door neighbor offered to let us detect a few of their properties. Since I was short on time, and Dave was low on batteries, we hit a 1930's house about two blocks away. Again, I was blessed right away with a 1918 Merc! We had to race through this spot, but both of us came up with some neat finds.
Here's my take for the day:
*1918 and 1943 Mercs.
*1945 War nickel (crusty & soaking in oil right now).
*1904 IH.
*Wheats- 1917 , 1919 , 1929 , 1937 , 1944 , 1952.
*CW Cleaner bullet. Any info on this one?
*Two other bullets. Any ID on these?
*A pin with Latin writing. FRONT says: "Gloria Ad Caput Venire" BACK says: "Denmark's NY. 6?" (possibly 69?).
Any idea what this translates to?
*Sterling silver pendant with "Protect us St. Christopher" on one side, and "St. Raphael Protect Us" on the other. Stamped "Sterling".
*"Skovill Mfg. Co. Waterbury" button back with shank.
*A clip of some sort that has what looks to be a fire breathing dragon stamped into it. It looks to be very old.
Any idea what this interesting piece is?
*Toy gun handle with "Cowpoke" on it.
*Asst'd relics including a dog tag with "W.M. Ross Cary, NC" on the front and "Disabled American Veterans" on back.
*A zipper-pull for MasterEagle.
The Mighty Tesoro pulled through again.
Thanks for looking,
MM
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