ashleysflyr
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Alright,
Well, today was kind of disappointing at first. Searched a house built in the 1880's...again. Not as much interesting stuff today, I think I was just holding my mouth wrong.
Anyway, It was a BEAUTIFUL day!
I didn't find much, but I did have three firsts today.
First square head nail (and it's a sexy one)...
And my first "BUCKEYE" doohickey...
Here's the bottom...
Here's the "BUCKEY"...
And, my first pocket knife. I am kind of excited about this one, because I collect pocket knives, and have always wanted to find on. Also, this is on one of my friends property, and it has been in their family since it was built (1880's), so this probably belonged to a family member...
I wrapped it up after I hit two tot lots, and the only thing I found was a nail and a bobby pin. I thought the day was a loss (except my three firsts) until my fiance' and I went to eat at our friend's house...built in the 1920's...and I was showing him this sight and explaining how much a coin can be worth...when (get this) he asked ME to metal detect HIS lawn!!! It's got a back alley, and a side walk, and is in Hannibal Missouri (ring a bell...Tom and Huck...). They are packed, tall, townhouses with classic steep front yards and alleys with walkways where people used to park their cars in the back. I am VERY excited about this one. I have been reluctant to ask him to hunt it because he is trying to sell it. And, we were in Iraq together, and he is such a nice guy (amazing friend) that I didn't want to impose in ANY way...but he asked ME! I am excited. We agreed that we would split the profit 50/50 (my condition), and I am going to show him how to work the machine. This should be a whole lot of fun with a friend I would do anything for. I am excited!
OH! And, I was driving along in an old washed out road I found on Google Earth, when I spotted this!
The building is about 5 feet tall, the entrance just a little smaller. My soon to be father in law says that these are very common seller type buildings for the area, and when you walk in, it should be fairly deep (he said he had one on his farm growing up). We shall see.
It's a bit blurry because I could not slow down (for fear of getting stuck, which I had just done) so I snapped it whilst driving. The fence says NO TRESSPASSING...but my friend (that owns the 1880's house) knows the owner and is going to try and get me in. This ought to be awesome! This area was setteled in the "18 teens" and this looks like a VERY old residence (not the building, but the collapsed roof right next to it... Anyway, I will post my finds from tomorrow at my friend's house, and what I find out about this stone structure. Thanks for looking and reading. Happy hunting yall!!!
~Tom
Well, today was kind of disappointing at first. Searched a house built in the 1880's...again. Not as much interesting stuff today, I think I was just holding my mouth wrong.
Anyway, It was a BEAUTIFUL day!
I didn't find much, but I did have three firsts today.
First square head nail (and it's a sexy one)...
And my first "BUCKEYE" doohickey...
Here's the bottom...
Here's the "BUCKEY"...
And, my first pocket knife. I am kind of excited about this one, because I collect pocket knives, and have always wanted to find on. Also, this is on one of my friends property, and it has been in their family since it was built (1880's), so this probably belonged to a family member...
I wrapped it up after I hit two tot lots, and the only thing I found was a nail and a bobby pin. I thought the day was a loss (except my three firsts) until my fiance' and I went to eat at our friend's house...built in the 1920's...and I was showing him this sight and explaining how much a coin can be worth...when (get this) he asked ME to metal detect HIS lawn!!! It's got a back alley, and a side walk, and is in Hannibal Missouri (ring a bell...Tom and Huck...). They are packed, tall, townhouses with classic steep front yards and alleys with walkways where people used to park their cars in the back. I am VERY excited about this one. I have been reluctant to ask him to hunt it because he is trying to sell it. And, we were in Iraq together, and he is such a nice guy (amazing friend) that I didn't want to impose in ANY way...but he asked ME! I am excited. We agreed that we would split the profit 50/50 (my condition), and I am going to show him how to work the machine. This should be a whole lot of fun with a friend I would do anything for. I am excited!
OH! And, I was driving along in an old washed out road I found on Google Earth, when I spotted this!
The building is about 5 feet tall, the entrance just a little smaller. My soon to be father in law says that these are very common seller type buildings for the area, and when you walk in, it should be fairly deep (he said he had one on his farm growing up). We shall see.
It's a bit blurry because I could not slow down (for fear of getting stuck, which I had just done) so I snapped it whilst driving. The fence says NO TRESSPASSING...but my friend (that owns the 1880's house) knows the owner and is going to try and get me in. This ought to be awesome! This area was setteled in the "18 teens" and this looks like a VERY old residence (not the building, but the collapsed roof right next to it... Anyway, I will post my finds from tomorrow at my friend's house, and what I find out about this stone structure. Thanks for looking and reading. Happy hunting yall!!!
~Tom
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Incredible day you had and so looking forward to hearing what all you find later!
