My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
Went to a new site yesterday in central Virginia that was allegedly used as a hospital for Confederate soldiers. Pulled some clad out of the ground, but nothing else . . . until my granddaughters who happened to be visiting next door showed up! That made it all worthwhile. Then, my daughter-in-law asked me if I'd mind driving about 5 miles to where her aunt lived and search for a diamond engagement ring that her aunt lost about 4 years ago. A sad story is connected to the losing of the ring. The aunt's daughter had been in a terrible accident - struck by a drunk driver. She almost died. She lived, but she is disabled for life and bound to a wheelchair. She's doing much better now, thank the Lord. However, at the time the ring was lost, her Mama had lost a lot of weight due to the stress and worry over the accident. So while she was in her front yard one day, the ring slipped off her finger. So I loaded up my gear and drove over. My granddaughters tagged along to "help."
The first signal was a dud - something very deep and large, so I knew it wasn't worth digging. I took about 6 more steps and my MXT Pro, running in the Coin and Jewelry mode with presets, rang out loud and clear with a 0-4 VDI. Sure enough, 2 inches down was the ring. I hadn't been swinging the detector more than 2 minutes! The smile on Mom's face, along with her daughter's "thank you" was payment enough. Below is a photo of me with my other 2 "finds" for the day.
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev.Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
Originally Posted by Doc Arey
Way to go, sad but G reat story..
That's the 2nd gold ring I've found for other folks. I'm delighted to help and returning these items is a wonderful feeling. But I'd sure like to find one some time to keep!
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev.Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
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Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
True treasures....... I just heard of an aquaintance whose daughter lost a diamond ring years ago throwing a snowball. I'm trying to make arrangement to for a recovery hunt. Hopefully, my story will be equally rewarding. Blessings to ya, Ralph
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Originally Posted by petersra
True treasures....... I just heard of an aquaintance whose daughter lost a diamond ring years ago throwing a snowball. I'm trying to make arrangement to for a recovery hunt. Hopefully, my story will be equally rewarding. Blessings to ya, Ralph
Thanks. Hope you find it Ralph.
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev.Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
Originally Posted by Woodland Detectors
Priceless! I VOTE HONORABLE BANNER! Much better than a Banner relic find on top!
Thanks Mike! I should have gotten a photo of me, Mama, and the ring, but was in a hurry to be some place and didn't take the time. Oh well.
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev.Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
Originally Posted by birdman
You have some real treasures there.
You got that right. They loved the clad I gave them.
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev.Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
Richard, I'd say that a magazine would be very interested in that story and you are the man to write it. Although I have not met you personally yet, your reputation precedes you and I'd expect an act of kindness like this from you. HH, Quindy.
Go to my profile page to see more recoveries and Happy Hunting!!!
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
Originally Posted by Goldirocks
What a great story and I am sure a great feeling. Don't you worry Karma is sure going to come your way. What goes around comes around! Beautiful girls
Thanks Goldi.
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev.Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them
Thanks Marine and Hispan! Thanks Quindy. I just wished I'd taken the time to get some pics. I suppose I could always go back. I appreciate the kind words.
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev.Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
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reat story..
Originally Posted by Doc Arey
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