A Walker, A war nickel, and wheaties

Merf

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I Packed the Cibola in a backpack and rode the mountain bike back into the woods along a river today. It was tough hunting as the new growth made it hard to swing in most places. I hunted a spot with some old rusty can lids and old shotgun casings.
I found this 1945 Walker half, 1943 war nickel, and 1911, 1934, 1940, 1945, and 1948 Wheaties. Good hunting to all.
 

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Bertman

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Nice... That ain't a bad idea Merf... I should ride the bike to save on the high price of pusholine...
 

nealb

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Merf - Sweet Finds. That's a great idea. My son and I are headed into the woods northeast of town on Saturday to do some detecting.

HH
 

gold fish

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Still waitin on a walker, nice digs merf. We have TONS of bike trails here in WI, my buddy and I have discussed hittin' a few of 'em.
 

Mirage

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Merf, you are doing pretty good with that Tesoro! Very sweet finds. I haven't found a war nickel in a while.

The real question with the woods....how are the skeeters? That's what always seems to keep me from the woods.

Bob
 

weasel606

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great pics and finds merf ! congrats to you
 

ELVISFAN

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1943 NICKEL LOOKS LIKE 1943 3 OVER A 2 ....CHECK Y.S. YOMANS RED BOOK OF US COINS...
 

ModernMiner

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Merf,
Very nice finds. Did you actually have to get off the bike, or did you scoop those up as you rode along? ;) Nice 1/2 dollar.
Congrats,
MM
 

history hunter

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Way to look in the out of the way places with potential,that's always a good idea.
 

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Merf

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Thanks to all.--- I have been walking back into those woods about a mile. It finally dawned on me to use the bike. It made the hunt so much easier.
Elvis fan---It is a 43 S.
Mirage--- No mesquitoes out yet. We will get them later in the summer.
 

JerV3

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Nice finds Merf,

Way to save on gas. I'd have to leave a day before if I was on a bike to get to my locations. It's nice to have a spot close to home.

HH Jer
 

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