Ya know, I think Ill just leave the relics to the experts.

[WHADIFIND]

Ya know, I think I'll just leave the relics to the experts.

I'm sorry, Quindy and all you field hunters. It looks like I just don't have what it takes.
I tried, but I just could not get past being disappointed every time it wasn't a 20 dollar gold piece!








I think it says "NY CLOTHINGHOUSE BALTO.MD"

I think I need a good old fashioned clad day!



Fishy's showing off his new trick.
Fortunately, it doesn't take much to make them happy.

 

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[VOL1266-X]

That button would cause a person to have a cardiac event in the hole WIF. Would look like a gold coin or NY CW button. Nice finds, Q.

 

[Old Dude]

Don't give up now! The farmer will be making the choice for you soon, and then your imagination will tell you how that field is just riddled with old things.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Hey you did good! Nice walk made finds those two are happy, Congrats!

As for gold, remember several months back I "thought" I found a gold brick! Lol! Talk about deflated, my hopes and dreams were in free fall!
Also I didn't make it to the beach yet and I'm still staring at snow covering my front yard and the ground here is frozen....still.

You did well my friend, you did well!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Don't give up now! The farmer will be making the choice for you soon, and then your imagination will tell you how that field is just riddled with old things.

I'd been telling me that ALL WINTER LONG! I was out there for 6 hours today!! I either need a new attitude or a new field!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Hey you did good! Nice walk made finds those two are happy, Congrats!

As for gold, remember several months back I "thought" I found a gold brick! Lol! Talk about deflated, my hopes and dreams were in free fall!
Also I didn't make it to the beach yet and I'm still staring at snow covering my front yard and the ground here is frozen....still.

You did well my friend, you did well!

But ya see, that's just it. In relic hunting I DID do good! But, without a good ole coin. (besides the whole wheat toast), it just doesn't get my itch!

At least I got some exercise!

Thanks!

 

[kingskid1611]

Congratulations on finding cool stuff.

 

[OBN]

I can tell your getting in shape for the water..!! Like the button..!!

 

[toddsumm1]

Wow, I would go back for sure. You are bound to pull some old coinage out. That button is a clue to era and it is a great find! I'm partial to buttons and large cents though.

 

[cjon455]

For me it's all about the field, random field walks can be quite dry, I got lucky with mine, it was a random field walk where I stumbled upon a 1800s homesite that I had no idea that was there, cool luck huh

 

[WHADIFIND]

I can tell your getting in shape for the water..!! Like the button..!!

Naw, it's not that, I've been in the water before, remember? It's not my favorite venue either.

Give me a nice old place and some really nice, old coins. That's my thing.

 

[WHADIFIND]

Wow, I would go back for sure. You are bound to pull some old coinage out. That button is a clue to era and it is a great find! I'm partial to buttons and large cents though.

Might I find some old coinage? Sure! Already have. It's just that cornfields are tough places to walk, let alone hunt! I've already got something from the hunt. I'm ABLE to walk for SIX hours!! LOL It's just that every step is a struggle and that combined with fighting stalks on EVERY SINGLE swing!! For what I turn up Naw, just not worth it...to me.

I may still go there, once in a while, but, it wont be my first choice. I would sooner walk around the mansion grounds for 6 hours, even if I don't find a thing. It's simply more fun and easier to do. As far as having a chance at old coinage, I figure that my chances are just as equal in a school, park, church, yard, etc. Maybe even a tad better. Simply because it's easier to walk and swing. I've had enough "WORK" in my life.

Thanks for the kind words !

 

[whammy]

I gotta go with cjon. My Grandfathers farm fields have given me so much, and like cjon, way in the back I found an old homestead area. I've got my first spanish reales there, a couple dozen LCs, an old percussion pistol, round balls, buttons, and on and on. Also thought I had found my first morgan, but after cleaning it up at home, it turned out to be a silver coin from Bolivia, dated in the early 1800s. Don't give up on the fields, just try them maby once every fifth or sixth time you go out, and try different fields. Ya just never know when your gonna get the surprise of a lifetime. Good hunting out there.

 

[WHADIFIND]

For me it's all about the field, random field walks can be quite dry, I got lucky with mine, it was a random field walk where I stumbled upon a 1800s homesite that I had no idea that was there, cool luck huh

Yep, it is, but I could stumble upon a 1800's homesite on a walk around my local schoolyard. AND.....the walk would be easier!! It's still about research.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That's what I like about the sports field at the school I hunt, there's a mix of stuff and I won't have to attempt to break my neck high stepping over obstacles, every place has it's own set of difficulties, and rewards.

I'm putting in a request for warmer temps, less snow cover, and thawed ground, and time to hunt. Something's got to give! I know what my first find will be, a pop top and it will be great! I just may frame it!

 

[Subterranean]

Whadi, I am torn...I long for a good, ancient field like yours for which to hunt relics, but I don't see too many of them here in the mountains. So I waddle among the blades of freshly mowed fescue at the schools, parks, soccer fields, bravely answering questions from inquisitive children and deflecting the hard stares of the uninformed, judgmental adults as they secretly internalize their jealousy of my hobby. PS: Your padlock and button are nice finds! Sub

 

[BVI Hunter]

You get my Banner Vote

Gold'll come soon enough....

 

[WHADIFIND]

I gotta go with cjon. My Grandfathers farm fields have given me so much, and like cjon, way in the back I found an old homestead area. I've got my first spanish reales there, a couple dozen LCs, an old percussion pistol, round balls, buttons, and on and on. Also thought I had found my first morgan, but after cleaning it up at home, it turned out to be a silver coin from Bolivia, dated in the early 1800s. Don't give up on the fields, just try them maby once every fifth or sixth time you go out, and try different fields. Ya just never know when your gonna get the surprise of a lifetime. Good hunting out there.

It's not for a lack of finds. I have found several surprises in my "career", enough for several lifetimes! The places have run the gamut of conditions. Everything from manicured mansion lawns to raw wooded lots. It stands to reason that farm fields would be key in uncovering treasures. They're a mostly untapped resource. Most of the history that lies beneath them has been forgotten by a people who are too busy living in the now.

But, these fields are tough to walk on, swing, dig, etc. It is a younger man's game. My hat's off to those as old and older than I who are able to do this regularly. I just gotta admit that I am not as able and if I'm to enjoy the time I have left, maybe keeping cornfields to a minimum is prudent. For me.

I'm not saying I "won't" go there anymore, just that I'm recognizing that the amount of work I'm putting myself through, for as long as I do, is just too much. I can still do that for a solid SIX hours straight! Most of my friends can't even walk for half that long! But, it does hurt and not just for a day or two. Takes a lot longer to recover now. And, for what? 10 lil bits of metal? A few bullets? A smashed button that MIGHT have been interesting if perfect? An old padlock? Three modern pennies? It just doesn't add up.

Relic hunters of the world? Don't fret! It just means more out there for you to find.

 

[creade]

For me it's all about the field, random field walks can be quite dry, I got lucky with mine, it was a random field walk where I stumbled upon a 1800s homesite that I had no idea that was there, cool luck huh

I agree with that 100%. Had that happen a few times. Great buttons there,I'd rather have them that a smooth copper anyday

 

[WHADIFIND]

I agree with that 100%. Had that happen a few times. Great buttons there,I'd rather have them that a smooth copper anyday

So, now there'll be more buttons out there for you.

But, they are NOT all smooth!!

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