Southern_Digger
Hero Member
- May 21, 2012
- 573
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- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Explorer and Excalibur; Tesoro Tejon; Fisher 1265-X; Garrett Master Hunter; White's Coinmaster; In closet: Bounty Hunter and Relco
- Primary Interest:
- Other
Finally made it to the beach in North Miami after several weeks of no detecting. This photo reveals only half of it. I left much trash in cans at the beach. Photo reveals what I took home and the change is buried somewhere in this trash. I did find Gold and Silver but you won’t see it.
A Russian couple with an interpreter approached explaining the husband lost a crucifix 5-days ago. The beach had eroded considerably since then and the beach cleaner had several days of passes through the area. They were very saddened when I remarked and when what I said was translated that, the cross may have been washed into the ocean by now. I asked if it was silver or gold and I found out it was both. I was offered a reward.
Within 10 minutes I saw the glint of gold in my scoop. It was only 1 ½ feet off the beach cleaners path. The 1 ¼” tall cross had a silver middle and that was surrounded by a 1/8” wide gold edging, which is 1/8” thick. I do believe it was the most beautiful crucifix I have ever seen and I regret not having a camera to photograph it. The inner, silver crucifix was very old—I mean, possibly of colonial era piece. I believe it was edged in gold at a much later date. I know it was an heirloom to the family.
When I motioned the mom over she was astounded, crying out to her husband who was in the water with their two children. All came running and the dad started to cry too. Suddenly, dad yells out get money! And interpreter blurts out he is going to give me a reward. I signaled NO to him. The interpreter responded with let me give you something, heading for an ice chest. Again, I said no.
On a personal note, I feel the melting of any religious item or the barter of such for money is sacreligious. As-is someone who enters church property, detect and find jewelry for their own profit. Law of the land is, what is found on church property belongs to the church. And that one cannot be twisted by any politician.
Facing the parents, I pointed to myself and made the outline of a cross across my chest, thus indicating who I am. I told the interpreter that he is my brother and he needs to take good care of the heirloom, and not wear it on the beach. The dad shook my hand three times and the Mom moved in to hug me, but hesitated, considering I was dripping in sweat and sunblock…
When I left, 10-12 neighboring beachgoers were gathered around them and the interpreter, looking at the crucifix, and I gather, talking about it being located. Their two children ran after me and the little 5-6 year old girl said thank you to me in English. The boy ran up with a big smile and hit me with a high-five. Man it does not get better than that. Who could ever turn down that moment of brotherhood for mere cash.
A Russian couple with an interpreter approached explaining the husband lost a crucifix 5-days ago. The beach had eroded considerably since then and the beach cleaner had several days of passes through the area. They were very saddened when I remarked and when what I said was translated that, the cross may have been washed into the ocean by now. I asked if it was silver or gold and I found out it was both. I was offered a reward.
Within 10 minutes I saw the glint of gold in my scoop. It was only 1 ½ feet off the beach cleaners path. The 1 ¼” tall cross had a silver middle and that was surrounded by a 1/8” wide gold edging, which is 1/8” thick. I do believe it was the most beautiful crucifix I have ever seen and I regret not having a camera to photograph it. The inner, silver crucifix was very old—I mean, possibly of colonial era piece. I believe it was edged in gold at a much later date. I know it was an heirloom to the family.
When I motioned the mom over she was astounded, crying out to her husband who was in the water with their two children. All came running and the dad started to cry too. Suddenly, dad yells out get money! And interpreter blurts out he is going to give me a reward. I signaled NO to him. The interpreter responded with let me give you something, heading for an ice chest. Again, I said no.
On a personal note, I feel the melting of any religious item or the barter of such for money is sacreligious. As-is someone who enters church property, detect and find jewelry for their own profit. Law of the land is, what is found on church property belongs to the church. And that one cannot be twisted by any politician.
Facing the parents, I pointed to myself and made the outline of a cross across my chest, thus indicating who I am. I told the interpreter that he is my brother and he needs to take good care of the heirloom, and not wear it on the beach. The dad shook my hand three times and the Mom moved in to hug me, but hesitated, considering I was dripping in sweat and sunblock…
When I left, 10-12 neighboring beachgoers were gathered around them and the interpreter, looking at the crucifix, and I gather, talking about it being located. Their two children ran after me and the little 5-6 year old girl said thank you to me in English. The boy ran up with a big smile and hit me with a high-five. Man it does not get better than that. Who could ever turn down that moment of brotherhood for mere cash.
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