Philly Trip Too!

[smittyman]

So to somewhat rehash CTom’s post - he and I raided the Philly area with the intention to do a little reverse carpet bagging - however the local Yanks did more than hold their own and tho we left with our pockets full of booty - our tails had quite a few bruises from the many skirmishes.

I had no expectations of finding the old coppers but they pushed back my oldest coins by over 100 years. I found the Barber quarter and the SLQ in the same yard and on the same morning! Down here we're lucky to find those two in the same year. Tom and I showed the bracelet to the homeowner and he said he had no idea who it could belong to and for me to keep it. The bracelet is the first jewelry (and practically the first item at all) that my wife has shown any interest in - she spent half the day yesterday cleaning and shining it up and it looks like new money.

From the guy who let me keep the bracelet to the lady who not only graciously let us hunt her property but even brought me out a cold beer folks could not have been nicer. The South is known for it’s hospitality and from what I had heard Philly is rumored to be totally the opposite. Let me tell you those rumors are completely off base! We were in a really bad looking neighborhood ( kinda intimidating at first) but the people seemed to go out of their way to speak to you - the way it used to be down here.

This was a really great trip and we are so happy to have met and hunted with such outstanding detectorists.

 

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[cjon455]

It was awesome hunting with you guys, shows real people still exist!, even though it was only one day, I sure had a blast, you guys killed it up here, nothing like making some killer finds in the company of people like you who truly love this crazy hobby!

Hope to hunt with yas again sometime!

Congrats on all your great great finds!

 

[P@tch]

Great looking finds Smittyman, I just love that silver bracelet. Congratulations

 

[Zakurie84]

Great finds! I still can't seem to find a SLQ....found several barbs, but still looking!

 

[sutphin]

LOOK HERE SMIITY MAN, YOU SURE ARE KEEPING ME BUSY WITH COMMENTS FOR YA ,SEE YOU GOT A LITTLE SILVER THERE, NEAT HUNT,ZUTPHEN

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very well done SM! Three large coppers and 5 silvers... you done good brother!

 

[Vino]

Awsome hunting Steve.
We had alot of fun, and found some cool stuff..
Thanks for coming up and showing us yanks how to hunt.
George.
Ps, Love that Hibernia, cant believe were that came out of the ground. .

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Nice haul there Smittyman Looks like it was a great trip

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Nicely done SM! You and Tom did a little better up there than that time you came and hunted that old mill village with me.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Sounds like a good time was had by all, and I know you really appreciated the hospitality shown by your gracious host. Great finds, and I think it's now time to change your avatar (and you have a lot of choices!).

 

[Erik in NJ]

Nice post and write-up! Congrats on the finds as well.

 

[deershed]

Awesome finds!!

Looks like you had a Great hunt too!! Old coppers,silver and a silver bracelet and ring. The only silver jewelry I got all year was a small silver pendant, did get 3 spoons though. lol
Glad to hear you had some good company and a good time in between hunts...

 

[BigWaveDave]

great digs!!!

 

[beez0404]

Okay, all the evidence is in, the photos all posted. Now I have to carefully look at the finds of both Tom and Steve and try to come up with the winner. Who had the best trip/made the best finds up in Philly?

 

[Loco-Digger]

Looks like you made the trip worth it. Nice assortment of finds. A few of those coins remain on my bucket list. Were you guys door knocking or were the permissions already secured prior to the trip?

Less we forget Phill is "The city of brotherly love" Sounds like you had a great time.

 

[Old Dude]

I see Tom didn't get all the goods. You made some very nice finds.
Is it true Tom wanted to save money and only booked a room with a single bed?

 

[DirtStalker]

Okay, all the evidence is in, the photos all posted. Now I have to carefully look at the finds of both Tom and Steve and try to come up with the winner. Who had the best trip/made the best finds up in Philly?

Not even close on that. Chris only drove 2 hours and filled his pockets in front of Team CSM.

 

[Scrappy]

I was wondering when you were going to share the rest of your finds! I saw the Hibernia but knew you must have found more. You good old boys cleaned up Philly real nice. Congrats Steve

Steve

 

[cjon455]

Not even close on that. Chris only drove 2 hours and filled his pockets in front of Team CSM.

Hey don't get me involved! Tom already said he HATES me lol!!!!

 

[DirtStalker]

Hey don't get me involved! Tom already said he HATE me lol!!!!

That's not true I have it on good authority that you are on Toms Christmas card list. I saw your name under that dog's name that stole his snack.