Cabin Site Gold

[G.A.P.metal]

I went out with my Tesoro Toltec II this morning to a cabin site i have hunted with Digital/hi tech machines.
I took the Tesoro Analog machine out this morning, to honor my hunting partner of 23 years that died yesterday morning @ 4AM James J. Sullivan...a more knowledgeable treasure hunter i have never meet.
So i walk up to the cabin site...tune the machine and say " alright Jimmy Joe, i know your with me show me a good target"....first and only target... out pops what looks like a gold tooth at 4" deep....i got goose bumps ....filled the hole and left the site.
Looks like a Colonel Gangster`s Tooth...when did they first use gold for teeth?...this site does not appear on my 1860`s map
OK Jimmy i will ask no more of you my friend...thanks for the memories !
Rest in Peace
Gary

 

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[Nitric]

Cool find!

I'm not sure when they first started making gold teeth.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

You just never know. Nice find to remember him by.

Sorry about the passing of your friend.

 

[park pirate]

Thats crazy but a good find...

 

[ecoast]

What a great way to remember him. 23 years is a long time...

 

[robfinds]

Yes think you had help with that find.

 

[DFW_THer]

What a nice post. This is why I come on TNET. Congrats on your nice find, and timeless friendship.

 

[leviathanrick]

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

 

[Ahab8]

Gary this is one of the best posts I've ever seen. First off I am so sorry you lost your friend and hunting buddy. But I am a huge believer in something that we don't understand a higher power and this certainly checks that box in my opinion. Thanks for this great post my friend

 

[doc-d]

And you are out in the cold…..how deep is the ground frozen?

 

[RJ55]

Heck of a find. sorry about your friend. RJ

 

[Old Dude]

First off, Gary, let me say I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. We only get so many true ones in our life, so honoring him with your hunt as well as your very kind words here about him shows me you consider him to be one of the real ones. He definitely guided you on this find, and I bet he is up there grinning at the odd find he helped you with. I agree with Abe that this is one beautiful post. May God help you in your time of loss.

 

[Inspector]

Nice tribute post Gary and nice find. RIP J.

 

[VonPalm]

Wow, that's a hell of a find. My condolences.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Thanks Everyone
I hunted his pasture yesterday cryin like a baby, right after his passing and found/posted the 1822 Largie....i didn't know what else to do

my mind was racing and reflecting.
I think maybe souls that are close to us may show themselves...i thought i might see him out in his beloved land in the pasture that we hunted last.....call me sappy but that who i am.
thank you .
Gary

 

[Old Dude]

Gary, I call you human and a good man. Nothing sappy about your reactions.

 

[Ahab8]

Thanks Everyone
I hunted his pasture yesterday cryin like a baby, right after his passing and found/posted the 1822 Largie....i didn't know what else to do

my mind was racing and reflecting.
I think maybe souls that are close to us may show themselves...i thought i might see him out in his beloved land in the pasture that we hunted last.....call me sappy but that who i am.
thank you .
Gary

Gary I have a lot of respect for a man who's not afraid to show his emotions. Were not big tough robots. Were just people who feel things. Oddly enough I get more emotional over seeing others sadness than my own. And anything to do with animals gets to me too. So from one big strong rugged hard working cry baby to another....be well my friend and know your friend will always be close to you. Especially when you're outside in some beautiful place swinging your machine. So enjoy it my friend and celebrate the friendship that many never get to experience

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Gary I have a lot of respect for a man who's not afraid to show his emotions. Were not big tough robots. Were just people who feel things. Oddly enough I get more emotional over seeing others sadness than my own. And anything to do with animals gets to me too. So from one big strong rugged hard working cry baby to another....be well my friend and know your friend will always be close to you. Especially when you're outside in some beautiful place swinging your machine. So enjoy it my friend and celebrate the friendship that many never get to experience

Abe thanks
I know what you mean about the animals.
We have a commercial about Animal cruelty on TV dogs and cats that were abused...sad music playing in the back ground it breaks my heart.
I grab my 2 Pit Bulls and hug them,and tell them thanks for giving me a good home with them !
Gary

 

[pepperj]

Gary I'll say that reading your posting has brought back memories and having dug something in honour of someone is just something that happens and I truly believe there's more to it than most went to believe. Losing a friend of so many years is like or more than losing a family member as a true friends are few, my sincerest condolences for your loss.

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

I think that tooth is Jimmy's way of passing the torch. Sounds like you lost a remarkable friend, may he rest in piece.
ZDD