Elderon Hunt

Gypsy Heart

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Got up early with the intention of hunting the Chinese laundry again,but once there the ground was so frozen,I couldn't dig. We were able to pull out a frozen glass blown cobalt bead and a chunk of silver tho.I showed it to Seeker and even in this terrible condition ,he thought it might be a bust dime...can see tiny stars around the edge and two 8's.I have no clue,just happy its silver.
We decided to go to Elderon, about thirty miles ,hoping the ground would warm up enough to hunt. Elderon is a great old town,with alot of 1800's buildings still left. There are only about 190 people living there now,but it was quite a bustling little city at one time. For such a tiny town,it had four very beautiful parks along the water and ponds.
We concentrated on what used to be the Main Street and talked to several very nice people who gave us even more sites to hunt. Mostly found wheat's and a few Rosie's, but had two suprises at the park. I climbed down a small hill next to a creekbed because I could see some bottles under it and rusty granite pans. These were nestled under a huge cedar/pine grove and had about 4-6 inches of dry needles over them . After wrestling some of the bottles out ,I saw something shining and there was this great pocket watch. Not really old,I think? but in fantastic condition just dirty. It looked like someone had just laid it on the bed of pine needles. It says Westclox Pocket Ben .
Mariah was detecting on a playground area and I walked up to help her.She had already found about four wheat's around an old pavilion . I went to hunt around the swings ,when immediately Lil Ms Detector started singing me that sweet high pitch sound.......I started moving wood chips and was blinded by the glare...beautiful ring....Now whether its real or not , I will find out. But its heavy and pretty and for right now ,we will just continue to act like we found the Hope Diamond.
I loved the two deer that just ignored me as I was swinging away.
 

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DPBOB

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Great story..

Great finds..

Sure hope that beauty is real.....and a Great Ring...
 

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Gypsy Heart

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Dang it ...forgot to add the good stuff...hahahah
 

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texan connection

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You gotta love havin a reason to go where no one else seems to wanna go anymore, What a great hobby. way to go Gypsy
 

civilman1

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Sound's like an awesome hunt Gypsy....Nice lookin' site to boot.....Glad you two had a good time.What do you figure today's haul would bring??Congrat's and HH!!
 

diggemall

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Great finds Gypsy !

You tellin me that the ground is already freezing up north ?

Won't be long before its frozen here too then :'(

Diggem
 

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I would of been jumping up and down over the pocket watch. Not over just a mere diamond ring. But then I'm funny that way. Or so they tell me, over and over.
Great find and finds!!! I really hope it's the Hope. WTG!!! HH
 

tinpan

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Gypsy and the girls cleaned out Elderon.Congrats and happy hunting


                                              t.p
 

Jan 14, 2006
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Gypsy

Looks like a great location with alot of goodies and best of all friendly people. Congrats and you deserve the gold, siver and relics for including your daughter. Mike
 

Burdie

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WOW that is a cool place. Congrats on the finds. I would do a happy dance if I found that ring. Sounds like it is time to head for the south Gypsy. ::) ::) ::)

Burdie
 

Tommi

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Great finds Gypsie!
My fave is the pocket watch, looks great!

take it easy
Tom.
 

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