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  1. Sep 25, 2007, 08:10 PM
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    Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    It was 38 degrees when I got up this morning… 6 degrees above freezing.

    It looked like a brisk and clear day for my hunting partner Wingman Tony and I to head out to one of our digging grounds…

    And it was a good day – for both of us!

    We both spent some time diggin’ trash… what I call “relics”, and actually came up with a few real relics too. It was a clear day with awesome scenes… snow in the mountains, a few horseback riders, some great buttons… and a coin!

    The coin is a huge thing for us because Tony and I have only ever dug one coin each from this spot… we never ever expect to find them… but when we do it’s extremely exciting! Monday - Tony found his second coin… an awesome 1868 Shield Nickel.

    Okay – no long stories… just a bunch of pictures…

    My first eagle button of the day…

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    Me and Tony detectin’ stuff n the field

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    Tony’s Nickel (1868). Way to go buddy!
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    My second eagle button

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    Wingman Tony diggin' some priceless relics...

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    Horseshoes
    Brass airplane decorative (2 inches across)… 1920s/1930s ?
    Horse tack crap
    Kerosene Lamp top w/wick winder
    Chisel
    Hinge

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    Some horseback riders who stopped and chatted with us...

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    My fourth eagle button

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    Bullets & Brass (unfired mini)
    Copper bits
    Eagles & eyeball buttons
    Clock gear & rivet
    Super Sensuous Nails
    Pile-o-iron

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    It was a great day for looking at the sky… and it warmed up nice!
    I think I see a pirate ship in the clouds!

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    Thanks for looking!
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  2. Sep 25, 2007, 08:15 PM #2
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    I love the pictures, buddy. They always tell a story!

    Jim, you look too tough for your own good in that one picture. LMAO

    Why don't you guys where headphones? You probably are missing signals.
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  3. Sep 25, 2007, 08:16 PM #3
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Jim,
    Always a pleasure to see your posts. Congrats to you guys on the finds, especially the nickel. Although you guys don't find many coins, you do come up with some great relics.
    Love the scenery. Stay warm.
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  4. Sep 25, 2007, 08:26 PM #4
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    Sweet finds, and it was about 90 here in ken-tuck
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  5. Sep 25, 2007, 08:27 PM #5
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Great finds and pics MJ.....

    You should consider shaving though.....might have better luck on your job interviews....
    The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry... - Robert Burns


    I miss the days that they made toys that could kill a kid.
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  6. Sep 25, 2007, 08:31 PM #6
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    nice finds !! great site too.....
    keenest hobby ever
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  7. Sep 25, 2007, 08:34 PM #7
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Great finds, love the buttons. Congrats on the coin also. Awsome pics, thanks for the post.

    HH
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  8. Sep 25, 2007, 08:44 PM #8
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Great post and finds! I love the pics.
    It's better to be thought a fool, then open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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  9. Sep 25, 2007, 08:49 PM #9
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    Just a tad on the chilly side there Jim...Love the button's and Congrat's to your wingman on the nickle,awesome find's in my book.Beautiful place out there...HH!!
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  10. Sep 25, 2007, 09:07 PM #10
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    nice finds and nice pics, wtg, tg
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  11. Sep 25, 2007, 09:16 PM #11
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Quote Originally Posted by KirkPA
    I love the pictures, buddy. They always tell a story!

    Jim, you look too tough for your own good in that one picture. LMAO

    Why don't you guys where headphones? You probably are missing signals.
    Looks like they did fine without headphones...great finds MJ..HH
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  12. Sep 25, 2007, 09:30 PM
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Thanks everbody...

    Quote Originally Posted by SC_hunter
    Quote Originally Posted by KirkPA
    I love the pictures, buddy. They always tell a story!

    Jim, you look too tough for your own good in that one picture. LMAO

    Why don't you guys where headphones? You probably are missing signals.
    Looks like they did fine without headphones...great finds MJ..HH
    Don't ever use 'em out there... the BH tones are either there or not... don't miss much as far as tone...
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  13. Sep 25, 2007, 09:34 PM #13
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    Great story. aa
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  14. Sep 25, 2007, 09:35 PM #14
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    Awesome recoveries !! That airplane knick knack is cool.Always nice to find something weird like that.God Bless and HH..Panz
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  15. Sep 25, 2007, 09:42 PM #15
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Fair enough, dudes, about the headphone issue. I know I would be missing those deepies if I didn't have the phones on. Keep at it!
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  16. Sep 25, 2007, 09:47 PM #16
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    I love the story and pics ....Looks like a great time and the country is beautiful. How deep were those shoes....lucky you to find both of them.
    I go a great distance,while some are considering whether they will start today or tomorrow
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  17. Sep 25, 2007, 09:47 PM #17
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    You are really getting to touch history . Great digs ,love the buttons!!
    God and country.
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  18. Sep 25, 2007, 09:49 PM #18
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Montana Jim,

    very nice group of finds.

    Thanks for all the photos.

    have a good un.....
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  19. Sep 25, 2007, 10:01 PM #19
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    Great Digs! Great Pictures! But I thought all Montanans look like cowboys!
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  20. Sep 25, 2007, 10:06 PM #20
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    Re: Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

    That airplane disk is cool and the Shield Nickel looks great.

    You're getting a nice variety of finds.


    Congrats!



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