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bill from lachine
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WD,
A few items that come to mind would be fur trade silver, early colonial era coinage such as Spanish, French and British, early military items. As you'd imagine civil war items would be rare north of the border, however, some have been found.
A few items that come to mind would be fur trade silver, early colonial era coinage such as Spanish, French and British, early military items. As you'd imagine civil war items would be rare north of the border, however, some have been found.
bill from lachine
Gold Member
Good morning Bart.
- Feb 3, 2009
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The banner, the banner, one could be banned for ever getting a banner for saying I think it's a banner, my banner find.
SAY WHAT!
I think it has to do with what is rare in the area that one digs in. I dug a GW button down the road from me-rare indeed-possibly a first in Canada. Didn't make it.
Dug a 1858 20 cent piece in a heavy ploughed field-won the best find of the month on another forum-won numerous prizes at the club meeting. One member said it was the holy grail of finds up here.
Probably can mirror a number of finds that have made it up, but not even bothered posting them as either I've been too busy, or off line at the time.
Having not made it up there I guess I shouldn't be saying anything really about what is or isn't.
Example I found a near AU 1858 little nickel (Fishscale) I called the Mrs and left a message. Every time she wanted a little feel good moment she would replay the message back.
Her version " The excitement that you had in your voice-made me feel so good, that I go there, just to get a lift"
So what makes it for me-might not make it for another-what makes it special-is what it does for the finder.
The banner, the banner, one could be banned for ever getting a banner for saying I think it's a banner, my banner find.
SAY WHAT!
I think it has to do with what is rare in the area that one digs in. I dug a GW button down the road from me-rare indeed-possibly a first in Canada. Didn't make it.
Dug a 1858 20 cent piece in a heavy ploughed field-won the best find of the month on another forum-won numerous prizes at the club meeting. One member said it was the holy grail of finds up here.
Probably can mirror a number of finds that have made it up, but not even bothered posting them as either I've been too busy, or off line at the time.
Having not made it up there I guess I shouldn't be saying anything really about what is or isn't.
Example I found a near AU 1858 little nickel (Fishscale) I called the Mrs and left a message. Every time she wanted a little feel good moment she would replay the message back.
Her version " The excitement that you had in your voice-made me feel so good, that I go there, just to get a lift"
So what makes it for me-might not make it for another-what makes it special-is what it does for the finder.
At the risk of getting “booed,” it is my opinion that (cough cough) very rarely are there banner votes for anything other than American finds. I can’t speak for anyone, but myself. In my case it’s pure ignorance about all treasure in general. But, some of the Europeans find some extremely old coinage and for the life of me, I don’t understand why they don’t get banner for it.
I hope I am not opening a can of worms.
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CRUSADER
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Firstly welcome all, just joined.At the risk of getting “booed,” it is my opinion that (cough cough) very rarely are there banner votes for anything other than American finds. I can’t speak for anyone, but myself. In my case it’s pure ignorance about all treasure in general. But, some of the Europeans find some extremely old coinage and for the life of me, I don’t understand why they don’t get banner for it.
I hope I am not opening a can of worms.
I dont think its possible to predict what will make banner. Since the new owners I get the impression they consider them less often (not so fast moving), maybe they have a monthly banner mtg. No idea.
But to answer your question, I don't see much unfairness from US to Canada. You need an outstanding historic (but many expensive beach finds as well) piece with a good story & good picture. Eye appeal helps. Likes help. Views helps.
If I vote on it it helps...lol
(I kid but does seem to be a trend, although now I say it, it will kill it)It's basically a mystery to me, I had a few slip through the net last year, because I'm sure I will now need a hoard as the bar has been raised.
I try not to let it bother me, including the injustices I see on others or it will drive you mad & get you banned. I could go on but enough for now.
ECS
Banned
I hope that's not breakfast!
- May 9, 2012
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Mornin all!
bill from lachine
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Crusader,
Glad to see you join our little band of rabble rousers. Hoping you and cru dad are doing well during these crazy times.
Glad to see you join our little band of rabble rousers. Hoping you and cru dad are doing well during these crazy times.
bill from lachine
Gold Member
WHADIFIND
Gold Member
Mornin' Cap'n!
Hope Blingie didn't offend with his Cap'n imitation.
Me Thinkest...the Cap'n thinks this stinketh.
WHADIFIND
Gold Member
I'm off to detect for a couple of hours before my 11am interview with the New Holland dealer this morning.
Hope you all have a great Friday!
Advice? Don't show up in your digging togs.
