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Many years ago, on a lark, I tossed six Roman Coins along the bank of Tule Wash (above the wash itself) in Anza-Borrego Desert. A few years later (2014) I briefly mentioned it in someone else's thread on finding a Roman Coin in the US. To my astonishment, only one person in five pages of posts...

I learned about thrift store deals in SoCal. I hit three stores about two to three times a week. Some of my best finds have been: 1. PRADA Leather Shoulder Bag $10 ret $1000 (new) 2. Fender Stratocaster (Mexican) Guitar $129 ret $350-$400 ($700 new) 3. BC...

Okay. I am finding old articles referring to a "Bulldog Butte". My first guess was The Bulldog Mine. Its location I have heard and read as on Bulldog Peak or Bulldog Mountain. Not Bulldog Butte. Also, the finding stories don't mesh: 1. The Bulldog Claims were first made in November of 1892. No...

Because I have spent so many years researching the history of the Stone Maps, I can effectively argue either side of the issue. So here we go: TRAVIS CARVED THEM AND THEY ARE ALL HIS DOING When Frank and Ryan were in Texas, they had family members that stated they personally witnessed...

Had a very interesting day yesterday. While Woody and I were at the Mining Museum in Humbolt (AZ). We started talking to a guy whose family donated 90% of all the displays in the Museum. His family had been mining in the area since the 1880s. While pointing out some of the old mines in the...

Hello All, Since the greatest majority of my searching and researching pertains to Land Treasures (Lost Mines, Hidden Caches, etc), I don't venture too often into the Shipwreck Forums. Now our paths have crossed, and I need a little help if y'all don't mind. Several years ago, I was...

Okay. Since this is the only Viking Longboat Story I know of, I will put it here in the area for a different "Lost Ship of the Desert" Story. Everybody has heard of the "Lost Pearl Ship" of Capt Juan Iturbide. Even more amazing (to me) is the lesser known story regarding the finding of what...

Okay, I got this idea from a thread started by TheMastermind. I am not a coin roll hunter, but I am kind of geeky, and like to find new uses for technology in this hobby. The premise is very simple, and might save you folks some time, effort, and money (I don't even know if this has been done...

Okay, I got this idea from the title of a thread started by TheMastermind. I am not a coin roll hunter, but I am kind of geeky, and like to find new uses for technology in this hobby. The premise is very simple, and might save you folks some time, effort, and money (I don't even know if this...

So, one thing that has always bugged me was wading through 120 pages of a thread to find a quote or picture. It takes forever! I know everybody wants to have the thread with the highest page count (I am just as guilty as most), but do yourself and your fellow TNetters a favor; When you have a...

FOR SALE: White's GM4/B Goldmaster 4B $399 SHIPPED! Hey Folks, Up for grabs is a barely used White's GM4B Gold Machine. I bought it for a backup, but I never use it. Right when I got it, I sent it right out to White's for a tune-up and a new meter. They also included a new DD Coil (which goes...

Usually, YES. The phrase "You get what you pay for" means exactly what it says, and is most often correct ..........................buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut: There have been several several amazing finds made with cheap crappy detectors, and find made with a dog. *Here just recently, Coinman123...

Okay, So I am calling around some (New Mexico) City and State Government Offices trying to find some old case files. I was on the phone with a lady named Debbie at the Clerk of Courts Office for Sierra County (Truth or Consequences). She was very pleasant and helpful, but the thing that hit me...

Many of you might not know the story behind this name CLAUDE SUDDRETH. This is Claude Suddreth Jr: Claude Suddreth Sr. was the man that showed Oren Swearingen where the Cave of Steps was in the San Andres Mountains. Here is a picture Oren took of one of the party at the cave entrance: For...

In researching some things about Willie Douthit and his buddy Buster Ward, I found something that struck a note with me. I had never made the connection before (even though there is likely ZERO connection), but we all know about a famous Dutch Hunter named Bob L. Ward. Willie Douthit's Buddy...

I just got this in my email, and it is only valid 8/7-8/9, and requires a minimum purchase of $4.99. Enjoy - Mike

Just print this coupon and take it to any Harbor Freight Tool Store. Buy at least $4.99 worth of anything and get 24 AA or AAA BAtteries for free! Now, they aren't the longest lasting batteries, but 24 for free is nothing to look down your nose at! Mike

I have always said that I think that I am man enough and intellectually honest enough to admit when I am wrong. For a long time now, I have been basing my opinions of information provided by Kraig through a filter of his supposedly well researched bogus military history, and after that, the...

USGS Circular #1178 "ASSESSMENT OF UNDISCOVERED DEPOSITS OF GOLD, SILVER, COPPER, LEAD, AND ZINC IN THE UNITED STATES" I don't know how many of you have seen this circular, but it is very interesting, and should be read by anybody interested in the subject of mining and prospecting. It is the...

White's Service is AWESOME! Not so long ago, I had a great experience with Minelab's Customer Service, and I posted about it. Now its White's Turn! I bought a White's Goldmaster 4B on Ebay for $245. Advertised as "works great", but when it showed up, not so much. It was skittery and the meter...