I was given $1000 for Metal Detecting!

[CincinnatiKid]

Yup, it's true.
Last Saturday evening, I attended a dinner hosted by the alumni of a long gone military school.
I've detected the site for two years now and presented the men with my finds encased in display cases.
After dinner, I gave a speech on my finds and metal detecting. All were fascinated with my equipment.
The finds too.
Mostly, they appreciated my time attending the event.
After my speech/display, I pack up my gear, shake hands and exit banquet hall.
One of the men approached me with a few more questions, then says "I want you to have this. We really appreciate what you've done and hands me a check for $1000!?
I protested to no avail. He/they wanted me to have the loot despite my objection.
It actually can pay to detect.
Thanks for the read...
Peace ✌

 

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[BigWaveDave]

THAT, my friend....is the BEST thing I've read on the forum in a long time.

Congratulations on your efforts, you done good!

 

[xr7ator]

Very cool, indeed. Grats to ya...now, how about some pics of the display??

Thanks for sharing and HH ALL

 

[Baja]

Fantastic! Post up some pics of the display if you can.

 

[Terry Soloman]

WAY Cool!

 

[CincinnatiKid]

My display cases will be displayed with a newly created exhibit of the original uniforms, medals, school patches, awards, etc., in a community center. The community center now stands on the exact site. My finds have been dug from the surrounding woods that encompassed the school.
This said, if any of my trusted TNet members would like pics of the artifacts, I will txt or email pics. PM your info.
I do all my interactions on TNet from a "windows phone". I love the phone, but I've yet to be able to load a single pic to my threads? My apologies...
Peace ✌

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Kid your a credit to our hobby !
gary

 

[Z.K.]

Great ethics, great outcome. Thanks for representing the hobby in such a noble way. Now go enjoy what was given to you through gratitude with a clear conscience!!

 

[toolmanbutch]

Give a Donation to the Vets. It will come back 10 Fold!
Toolman Butch

 

[ARC]

Hey CinKid... Can I borrow some money ?
980 dollars ?
I want to borrow 1000 but you need 20 to send it :P

(TIS A JOKE... NOT SOLICITING) heh

 

[RustyGold]

Wow, that's incredibly cool!

 

[bill_wabo]

BEST story and representation of the hobby i have ever read, thank you sir. Can i vote banner for that?

 

[greatwun]

That's is awesome, congrats!

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks all.
After the the dinner, I canvassed the room overhearing old school tales. One in particular caught my attention. In the 1920s, a fire broke out on the athletic field. To access this field, a steep, winding gravel road was and still is the only access.
Well, back then a fire truck attempted to decline the steep, curving gravel road to put out the fire. No such luck. The fire truck flipped and rolled down the ravine on which the gravel road was built upon and landed in a creek. A Fireman was killed.
I have detected this area and have found large unidentifiable iron targets, but normally avoid the area due to new trash.
But, I'm positive large brass objects will be the identifier to the location.
I'm familiar with many detectors, yet I've never searched for large brass.
Any ideas..?
Thanks
Peace ✌

 

[cw0909]

love the story, good karma going round you, next time im
in Cincinnati ill pm to shake hands, see if some good karma
rubs off

about the brass, do an air test on a brass piece
maybe it will give you some idea

 

[Loco-Digger]

WTG, karma is in corner. I agree... you are a credit to this community and to the hobby of metal detecting.

 

[bigfoot1]

i,once again,applaud you.this is what its all about !!!!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That is just just AWESOME! Thank you for your shinning example of the best in us.

So there are people that appreciate detectorist!

 

[Joe hunter]

Very well done that's truly above and beyond I haven't even bothered to do anything with my finds for myself lately let alone someone else .

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks again all!
During the q+a session after the dinner, one man told the story of the fire incident. I immediately noticed that it affected most in the audience. Please know, most I talked with were well aged, yet to young to remember the tragic event. Still all displayed reverence?
When I previously inquired of large brass, I truly mean large. Pounds of it. Like nozzle heads.
I do have a brass desk lamp that surely weighs a couple pounds, but I'd hate to bury it for info.
After the reaction I viewed post "fire" story, I dared not ask relevant questions, other than general area.
I will continue my search...
Peace ✌