Salem, Oregon - looking for md enthusiasts to hunt area

[Salem]

Salem, Oregon provides my hunting grounds. Would like to participate in some md outings at sites near the Willamette River, preferably old recorded landings and private property w/permission. TNet forum has good references for these landings. Other early settled areas are of interest also.

Am comfortable with my DFX. Haven't had time yet for a volume of finds, but have pulled over a hundred coins out of the ground around the area. My neighbor has a barn and two feet away from one corner I unearthed a 1898 Barber half, crisp and clean w/insignificant black patina. It was in about three inches of hard, hoof-packed ground. I think it was a San Francisco mint. I gave it to the neighbor for Christmas. I'll borrow it back some evening to get the pics I never took and some forum folks might help me grade it.

The rush of uncovering a piece of history is worth far more than the few bucks it might be worth. I really enjoy the stories of discovery in this forum.

Anyone interested in hunting this area in the near future, December '08?

[fossis]

Too far away to join you, sounds like fun.

Welcome to the Forum

Fossis................