Mirage
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I thought I would post a little differently this time. It's been very busy at work and home so I have had to limit my hunting times to short nearby hunts (typically an hour or less). This might be a little on the “dry” side. I'm going to give a play by play account of the last 6 hunts over the course of two weeks. Nate often tells me I should take pictures of “each hunt” rather than saving up a bunch of stuff for one group shot and post. So here goes
Hunt #0 – missed opportunity (1910 Schoolhouse)
I saw an article in the newspaper about this schoolhouse that was built in 1910. They are still hoping to get someone to buy it and turn it into a coffee shop or something. I looked on the computer and found a promising satellite image:
When I got to the site I realized I was too late. Everything in the photo except for the school and graveyard had been razed. Nothing but dirt, rocks, weeds and markers.
I looked for any ground that looked like it might not have been scraped. Only saw one small patch up near the front steps. Found 1 coin – a 1911 Wheat penny.
Went around the back and dug some junk. Gave up after 20 minutes. What a shame.
Hunt #1 – Hitchcock house foundation (1890-1950s)
This place I drive by everyday to and from work. It was nice weather and I need a quick fix just to dig something old. Nate and I have hunted this place at least a dozen times. What I found in the 40 minute hunt satisfied me. Not shown in the picture is a 1927 Wheat penny I found near the well.
Hunt #2 – Old Park Sledding Hill and Elementary School
Nate and I had a couple hours Saturday to hit first the school and then the park with the sledding hill.
We couldn't really hunt unencumbered at the school as they were using most of the field for football practice. So after an hour at the school we went to the park. I found 3 wheats, a nice 1943 Merc and the eagle necklace. Yes, and a lot of pull tabs.
Hunt #3 – Small not so old park by Subway
This hunt was the shocker. It was a beautiful day (sunny and 65). It was a workday and I was very disappointed that I couldn't get out fishing (had to make a presentation later). So I thought “shoot, at least I can do a few minutes of detecting on my lunch hour”. I wanted Subway and the closest detecting spot wasn't my first choice. It is a small park that was “established” as a park in the 1920's. The buildings in the park were not built until the 40's. All the homes around the park are not that old (60's) and all I had found here was a half dozen wheat pennies.
Anyway, I wolfed down my sandwich and started hunting. After about 20 minutes the batteries died. I decided to take off the 7.5” coil and put on the 10” after changing the batteries. I got a good signal that was deep. Thought it was going to be a wheat penny. As I was digging it flipped up and fell back into the hole. Immediately I could see the wreath with the “one dime”. I couldn't believe it.
Hunt #4 – New School build on older school property
This place is one of those places where you find a wheat penny at one inch and a crushed can at 10”. One of those rare sites that has been reworked but not totally ruined. You can tell we haven't hit it that hard by the number of Quarters in the 1.5 hours we were there. I was proud of myself because I beat Nate's Quarter count by 1! A rare feat! Found a nice 1946 silver rosie by a big old maple tree.
Hunt #5 – Private Vacant home near work
This hunt actually occurred sometime between hunt 0 and 3 but I already had those numbered. This was the house that I had to mow over the summer to get permission to hunt. I figured since we had gotten some good rain that I might find more stuff. It was very true. A nice leisure 30-40 minute hunt to get my fix yielded a few keepers. Nothing really old or silver but still satisfying.
So as you can see I like to mix up my hunts and keep them short. I feel I concentrate the best and make the most of my time. I do like going on the long road trips but I always seem to pay for it (you married men with families know what I mean).
HH all and keep swinging until the snow flies.
Bob
Hunt #0 – missed opportunity (1910 Schoolhouse)
I saw an article in the newspaper about this schoolhouse that was built in 1910. They are still hoping to get someone to buy it and turn it into a coffee shop or something. I looked on the computer and found a promising satellite image:
When I got to the site I realized I was too late. Everything in the photo except for the school and graveyard had been razed. Nothing but dirt, rocks, weeds and markers.
I looked for any ground that looked like it might not have been scraped. Only saw one small patch up near the front steps. Found 1 coin – a 1911 Wheat penny.
Went around the back and dug some junk. Gave up after 20 minutes. What a shame.
Hunt #1 – Hitchcock house foundation (1890-1950s)
This place I drive by everyday to and from work. It was nice weather and I need a quick fix just to dig something old. Nate and I have hunted this place at least a dozen times. What I found in the 40 minute hunt satisfied me. Not shown in the picture is a 1927 Wheat penny I found near the well.
Hunt #2 – Old Park Sledding Hill and Elementary School
Nate and I had a couple hours Saturday to hit first the school and then the park with the sledding hill.
We couldn't really hunt unencumbered at the school as they were using most of the field for football practice. So after an hour at the school we went to the park. I found 3 wheats, a nice 1943 Merc and the eagle necklace. Yes, and a lot of pull tabs.
Hunt #3 – Small not so old park by Subway
This hunt was the shocker. It was a beautiful day (sunny and 65). It was a workday and I was very disappointed that I couldn't get out fishing (had to make a presentation later). So I thought “shoot, at least I can do a few minutes of detecting on my lunch hour”. I wanted Subway and the closest detecting spot wasn't my first choice. It is a small park that was “established” as a park in the 1920's. The buildings in the park were not built until the 40's. All the homes around the park are not that old (60's) and all I had found here was a half dozen wheat pennies.
Anyway, I wolfed down my sandwich and started hunting. After about 20 minutes the batteries died. I decided to take off the 7.5” coil and put on the 10” after changing the batteries. I got a good signal that was deep. Thought it was going to be a wheat penny. As I was digging it flipped up and fell back into the hole. Immediately I could see the wreath with the “one dime”. I couldn't believe it.
Hunt #4 – New School build on older school property
This place is one of those places where you find a wheat penny at one inch and a crushed can at 10”. One of those rare sites that has been reworked but not totally ruined. You can tell we haven't hit it that hard by the number of Quarters in the 1.5 hours we were there. I was proud of myself because I beat Nate's Quarter count by 1! A rare feat! Found a nice 1946 silver rosie by a big old maple tree.
Hunt #5 – Private Vacant home near work
This hunt actually occurred sometime between hunt 0 and 3 but I already had those numbered. This was the house that I had to mow over the summer to get permission to hunt. I figured since we had gotten some good rain that I might find more stuff. It was very true. A nice leisure 30-40 minute hunt to get my fix yielded a few keepers. Nothing really old or silver but still satisfying.
So as you can see I like to mix up my hunts and keep them short. I feel I concentrate the best and make the most of my time. I do like going on the long road trips but I always seem to pay for it (you married men with families know what I mean).
HH all and keep swinging until the snow flies.
Bob
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Looks like you got a little treasure at each spot..and that old silver is especially nice..glad you enjoyed the nice weather, just to be there looks like it'd be worth the trip. 
