All of the above. Most are very common points in common condition. Rare cultures are documented through universities. Some get sold or traded. Mostly I just keep them in study groups. My collection has been used in seven thesis so far.With that quantity of artifacts being recovered each time you excavate, I have to ask what you do with everything?
Not the average collection...right?
Do the finds get cataloged by depth at which they were found? How does it get stored? Are they sold? Are they studied by universities? I understand if you prefer to not go into details. After all this thread is not about you, it’s about some finds that you shared, which I appreciate.
Very unique opportunity that most professional digs are probably not afforded due to time and funding constraints.
Steve stick around the jealousy will subside and keep posting your finds .
I agree. There are more than enough appreciative individuals here to offset any unpleasantries which should arise which, I too believe will subside. About all I can do from here is continue to express my gratitude for your sharing of those great finds with us. Your artifacts don't make me jealous; they motivate me!
I have already stopped posting my finds. Its a shame southern camo wasn't around long enough for y'all to see his finds too.
While I honestly appreciate the contributions (and wish there were more people doing so)...I’m NOT going to beg.
People just need to speak like they would in person and also show character when faced with challenging people instead of recoiling and retreating or over reacting. There are tons of real life people that I simply walk by shaking my head internally. Take that how you will.
I haven't retreated. I have responded over and over. Now posting new finds? Maybe later. Your begging effects me in no way.
...I’m NOT going to beg...
I haven't retreated. I have responded over and over. Now posting new finds? Maybe later. Your begging effects me in no way.
I see that southerncamo post were removed. Maybe that is best for the site. That said I know southern camo and he is the only person to post on any of my threads so far with an actual clear understanding of how I dig. He also has the most amazing personal find collection on earth. I recognize his shock at the push back I have received on this forum. There have been several poorly veiled personal attacks since I started posting here. I struggle to understand why. Every one of the. post I have made has been with the intent to educate. Even when replying to obsurd comments. I have welcomed questions and freely answer them.
All that said there seems to be a culture of chicken crap comments followed by a smile so Every One knows you are not allowed to get "butt hurt". I may or may not hang around this site. I have little invested here but much to offer. The exact same can be said for southern camo. Its easy to picture a key board nerd typing on a forum. This is accurate in many cases however you never really know who a newbie really is.
Whether I go or stay or whether southern camo goes or stays either way... I would encourage the moderators of this site to police the subliminal insults and poorly veiled personal attacks. You just never know what that may be costing a site like this. After all we are all treasure hunters. I really enjoy seeing others find great prizes. I have no comprehension of why it would bother anyone for me to find them.
Sincerely written, Steve Barclay.
I see that southerncamo post were removed. Maybe that is best for the site. That said I know southern camo and he is the only person to post on any of my threads so far with an actual clear understanding of how I dig. He also has the most amazing personal find collection on earth. I recognize his shock at the push back I have received on this forum. There have been several poorly veiled personal attacks since I started posting here. I struggle to understand why. Every one of the. post I have made has been with the intent to educate. Even when replying to obsurd comments. I have welcomed questions and freely answer them.
All that said there seems to be a culture of chicken crap comments followed by a smile so Every One knows you are not allowed to get "butt hurt". I may or may not hang around this site. I have little invested here but much to offer. The exact same can be said for southern camo. Its easy to picture a key board nerd typing on a forum. This is accurate in many cases however you never really know who a newbie really is.
Whether I go or stay or whether southern camo goes or stays either way... I would encourage the moderators of this site to police the subliminal insults and poorly veiled personal attacks. You just never know what that may be costing a site like this. After all we are all treasure hunters. I really enjoy seeing others find great prizes. I have no comprehension of why it would bother anyone for me to find them.
Sincerely written, Steve Barclay.