My First GOLD.....RETURNED!!!

[Southcacalaky]

Re: My First GOLD

Nice ring, Hope you find the owner, It's a great feeling, HH Art...

 

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[markgPA]

Re: My First GOLD

Hi everyone.
Thanks for all the great posts. I'm still tickled about the find. Just an update on the return story, I couldnt find his home number or address, but left a message at his work. I've gotten no reply, but was told he would be hard to get because he teaches in the prison and can't receive calls in his area. I'm going to call his work again today and ask if he has email. I hope the ring is his! Its kind of fun playing P.I.
I'll keep you posted on the return.
Thanks again everyone.
HH
Mark G.

 

[johny mc.]

Re: My First GOLD

don't you have a job...get to work ....................aloha johny mc.

 

[bigrig40]

Re: My First GOLD

congrats on the gold!i found a class ring last year at a soccer field and was able to return it so good luck!

peace,bigrig

 

[brz]

Re: My First GOLD

Awesome, your first gold, and a chance to make someone a very happy person. Its a very rewarding part of this life. Good luck and HH. Brian

 

[Ray-King]

Re: My First GOLD

Hiya Mark,
Congrats on your first GOLD.!!! WTG.
Hope you have some luck finding the owner, but if not then, WHAT A NICE KEEPER.!!!
All the very best to you and keep up the good work.
Happy hunting too.
Ray.

 

[markgPA]

Re: My First GOLD

Hi everyone
Just wanted to share the happy ending to my find on 3/17.
I spoke to the rings owner yesterday and he was amazed when I called him. He remembered losing the ring in 1974 and looked for hours in the field. He was so happy he told me he called his mother last night (she was real mad when he lost it).
Ironically he was coming to town today to visit family and he stopped by my office. We spent over an hour and a half talking. He told me he recently lost his father and sister and started getting choked up. I realized how much the ring meant to him.
He left a short time ago, WEARING his ring.
When I bought a detector, I had grand visions of FINDING tons of lost items and getting excited. It's pretty sweeeeeeet to RETURN something too.
Thanks for everyones great replys. I'm hooked for life.
Happy hunting to all!
Mark G

 

[johny mc.]

Mark- that's absolutely awesome. your friend- Johny mc.

 

[EARTHWORKS]

Great job!!
earthworks...

 

[bergie]

Hopefully the prisoners don't steal it from him. :-) You should call your local paper. Ask for the news editor.

 

[The Beep Goes On]

WTG Mark! That's really cool...good job!

HH!
TBGO

 

[brz]

Finding the gold is awesome, but returning it to the person that lost it (priceless) WTG!!!

 

[hollowpointred]

thats outstanding!! you done real real good!! good karma will be coming your for sure. you deserve it!

 

[slow sweeper]

What everyone else said.

 

[caratjuice]

In most hobbies and sports there is a winner and a loser. In this one, both the winner and the loser can be winners. And it's even fun for the spectators. What a great way to remember your first gold find. Thanks for posting a great story.

 

[Moonshadow]

What a great story! I think you should get a brownie(not button, but real brownie) for that!! ANd twenty two years later to boot!

Happy Hunting!
Moon

 

[civilman1]

Very cool ending Mark,I know it's gotta feel good inside.You did a great job....WTG and HH!!

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Way beyond excellent Mark...I believe we reap what we sow....so you should have a bountiful harvest of treasure that you can actually keep coming your way !

 

[Jason in TN]

Very Cool it is a great felling to return a class ring. They are much more valable to the owner than they would be as scrap gold. Way to go.

 

[treasurekidd]

Awesome story Mark, and a great happy ending! Congrats on a truly amazing find and return!!