GatorBoy
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While metal detecting a local 1715 fleet beach today something nice popped out of the side of my hole.
nice olive jar rim while metal detecting 1715
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Southern_Digger
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I Like it!!!
Don't know why but never found ceramics in 45 years of 1715 beach detecting mostly during storm season. Of course, I missed the big one on Turkey Day 1984 due to a family reunion; and another one in the early 90's. However, in 1971 or 72, I found the fossilized joint of a human leg bone--about 2-inches including the joint. It came from the beach, opposite the woods just north of the Real Eight Cabin, where the museum now exists. I saved it thinking possibilities that it may be evidence of a shipwreck victim. Of course after the hurricane in about 2006, I was there again and saw the remains of the washed out black dirt midden washing onto the beach, a bit north of the museum. Now, I think it came from theer and most likely is prehistoric.
Never have found a spanish coin on a 1715 beach as of yet, but in old days I used a Relco TR, then a Bounty Hunter BFO. Later years, a White's VLF; then a Garrett; a Fisher and now, Minelabs and a Tesoro Tejon. Think my chances are much better now with today's selection, but am undecided as what Minelab would be best. When using the Excalibur 1000, I'm thinking I should be using the Explorer instead. And once, when using the Explorer, thinking maybe I should have brought the Excaliber. Hmmm... perplexing.
Don't know why but never found ceramics in 45 years of 1715 beach detecting mostly during storm season. Of course, I missed the big one on Turkey Day 1984 due to a family reunion; and another one in the early 90's. However, in 1971 or 72, I found the fossilized joint of a human leg bone--about 2-inches including the joint. It came from the beach, opposite the woods just north of the Real Eight Cabin, where the museum now exists. I saved it thinking possibilities that it may be evidence of a shipwreck victim. Of course after the hurricane in about 2006, I was there again and saw the remains of the washed out black dirt midden washing onto the beach, a bit north of the museum. Now, I think it came from theer and most likely is prehistoric.
Never have found a spanish coin on a 1715 beach as of yet, but in old days I used a Relco TR, then a Bounty Hunter BFO. Later years, a White's VLF; then a Garrett; a Fisher and now, Minelabs and a Tesoro Tejon. Think my chances are much better now with today's selection, but am undecided as what Minelab would be best. When using the Excalibur 1000, I'm thinking I should be using the Explorer instead. And once, when using the Explorer, thinking maybe I should have brought the Excaliber. Hmmm... perplexing.
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GatorBoy
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Hmmmm.. LOL.
I remember each of the erosion events you spoke of as each was a big swell for avid surfers like I was then.. I still remember finding my first 1715 cobb after the Thanksgiving day swell.."88" I think and the monster Halloween swell of "91" was also very good.
I actually eyeballed it before I swung my detector over it.
Palm beach Christmas "89"
Another good one!
I remember each of the erosion events you spoke of as each was a big swell for avid surfers like I was then.. I still remember finding my first 1715 cobb after the Thanksgiving day swell.."88" I think and the monster Halloween swell of "91" was also very good.
I actually eyeballed it before I swung my detector over it.
Palm beach Christmas "89"
Another good one!
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FriscoT06
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That is an amazing find. Congratulations on a great day, job well done! 
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That's like a 20' face! Is that you on the bottom turn?!
Haven't been on a wave like that in years! Seems like we have more in common than md'ing and being neighbors! Haha
Very cool find as well. Saw it on the blogspot today. Saw your cob on there last week as well.
Haven't been on a wave like that in years! Seems like we have more in common than md'ing and being neighbors! Haha
Very cool find as well. Saw it on the blogspot today. Saw your cob on there last week as well.
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Gatorboy, I remember both of those swells vividly! At the time I did not metal detect, but I sure took advantage of those swells at Reef Road! Some of the best I have ridden in Florida. It reminded me of being back home in Hawaii! Thanks for the pic and the memories!!
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That's cool!
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I used to live in Hawaii too!
Haven't surfed in about 8 months since I had a full rupture of my achilies tendon. That's actually how I got into md'ing. My dr told me to walk on the beach for rehab so I figured might as well try and find some col stuff while walking.
Haven't surfed in about 8 months since I had a full rupture of my achilies tendon. That's actually how I got into md'ing. My dr told me to walk on the beach for rehab so I figured might as well try and find some col stuff while walking.
