Thanks to crazy mowing - 2 Silver 1sts at the park!

Molewacker

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Thanks to crazy mowing - 2 Silver 1st's at the park!

Went to the park I've been detecting that was once a old camping area. They mow on a regular scheduled, but the mowed areas are surrounded by deep ivy patches that tangles when you try to swing close to the ground.

Well, I guess a bee or wasp distracted the mower operator as there was about a ragged 3'X 9' swath cut into the Ivy that wasn't been there before - well heck, gotta swing it!

Holy Guacamole! (insert excited noise)

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All three found about 2' from each other - A cool toll token, first double silver day and old silver to boot.

Wow, just wow - I felt like I just kissed Daniel Craig!

I wonder if a little bribery to the mower operator is in order? :)

Thanks for looking and HH
 

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GaRebel1861

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Nice finds! Get the mower operator a case of beer and see if that will motivate him to cut some more of the ivy out of the way.
 

Msbeepbeep

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Nice! Double old silver! Congrats! Oh heck ya get the mow guy a case if beer! And if that doesn't work offer to "mow" while he takes a break.
 

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Nice silver ! Ask him if you can you use a weedeater to help out :icon_thumleft:
 

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I would for sure try it again in late fall or even winter when there is less ground cover to work around. That patch around the ivy may be loaded
 

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Borrow Carolina Toms goats and let them at it. Just tell him you'll have them back by the weekend.
 

cjon455

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heck yeah!, get that operator a case of brewskies and hit that area hard!, man theres gotta be more!
 

davehky

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Very nice silvers, congrats :occasion14:
 

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When the park crews cut back the brush and weeds in some of the old parks around Cincinnati we have that kind of luck. Two nice old siilvers and I like your token found today.
 

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Nice silvers, congratulations
 

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Ummmm....yeah, BRIBE that guy/gal and get through the ivy! Congratulations on a great day.
 

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Molewacker

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Thanks for the comebacks everyone! Went over and GPS'ed the spot for future checking.

Thinking about a 1/2 sheet plywood as a ivy squishier downer this winter - go in off the edges and work my way back.

HH
 

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Wow that really gets you wondering what other beauties are hiding in there! I think I would have to try a tiny coil and wiggle it through :)
 

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BOY MOLE GOT SOME NICE COINS THAT POPPED OUT THE HOLES.
 

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Went to the park I've been detecting that was once a old camping area. They mow on a regular scheduled, but the mowed areas are surrounded by deep ivy patches that tangles when you try to swing close to the ground.

Well, I guess a bee or wasp distracted the mower operator as there was about a ragged 3'X 9' swath cut into the Ivy that wasn't been there before - well heck, gotta swing it!

Holy Guacamole! (insert excited noise)

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All three found about 2' from each other - A cool toll token, first double silver day and old silver to boot.

Wow, just wow - I felt like I just kissed Daniel Craig!

I wonder if a little bribery to the mower operator is in order? :)

Thanks for looking and HH

LOL funny picture in my mind of that mower guy eratically mowing due to bees :laughing7: If you're cute, flirt with the guy and get him to cut the rest of the ivy for you :thumbsup: Very funny story and nice finds!!
 

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Congrats on taking advantage of the situation. It paid off nicely. :occasion14: Who wouldn't like to dig those 2 silvers?
 

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A little gift of some brews or a bottle of his favorite aged single malt may go a long way to opening up new possibilities :occasion14:
 

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