3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

[silverfreak]

3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

I thought I had 2 very sweet finds yesterday..but they turned out to be a couple of podunkers

I didn't figure on hunting at all yesterday...and haven't been able to in over 3 weeks...but circumstances changed.

I was in the middle of mowing my dad's property when I noticed what I thought was the "Swamp Buggy" pulling up the long driveway.

I then glanced over again and noticed this big blob off in the distance ...and it looked to be somewhat mobile.

Next thing I know...here comes Darrell's big, truck drivin' butt...heading towards me.

He says..."I'm going to help you mow...then we're going hunting for a couple of hours"

GREAT!! I told him to put his rump in high gear as he headed towards the 2nd rider

I also informed him he needed to pull his freakin' shorts up past his butt ...otherwise he was going to trip and fall on the way.

Anyway...thanks to Darrell...AKA the "Swamp Thing"....we turned a 7 hour job into less than 4 hours of mowing.
Thanks bro...I appreciate it.

He and I do a lot of "razzing" at each other...but it's all in good fun...and we both know it.

We didn't have time to go to his cabin site...but he did get us permission to hunt an older home built around 1920 or so...and it had NEVER been hunted.

I won't bore you with the details of each wheatie, injun' and silver find..but I will tell you that the shallowest coin I found was at 7". The rest were mostly from right at 8" deep with a couple from 9"...and one from 10".

My two big thrills of the day ended up being letdowns once I got home...but the thrill of not knowing...or thinking I possibly had something sweet....was worth the price of admission.

The big medal looking thing is what I thought at first was an old coin...possibly silver....inside one of those pendant coin holders which is worn from a chain.

It was over 9" down and found within 10 feet of a big old oak tree.

I didn't want to rub it...so I carefully placed it in my pouch to await cleaning when I got home. I truthfully thought I had a nice old coin of some kind inside an old bezel.

The 2nd find which almost caused a change of shorts ...was the beautiful dark brown Lincoln cent that came from 10" down.

I did not have my glasses with me...nor did I have them in the car...but I thought for sure it looked like it said 1914D.

Hey...it's 90 degrees....I was excited from not hunting in over 3 weeks...I didn't have my glasses...AND I've never found a 1914D.

Well...I STILL haven't...'cause once I got home and rubbed some dirt off...it clearly says 1918D.

You know what though...I honestly don't care because I have already found 2 key date coins this year.

The thought of thinking I had found 2 sweet items was still a thrill for me even though they turned out to NOT be what I was hoping for.

That's what it's all about for me...the thrill and excitement of what this hobby brings me.

I had no intention of actually getting to hunt...and had brought my detector with me the last 4 trips here without getting to even take it out of the trunk.

Thanks to Darrell...I was able to sneak in a 3 hour hunt...and regain some peace and solace to an otherwise very stressful last 3 weeks. THANKS AGAIN "Swamp Thing"

I ended up the day with a few wheaties....2 injuns'...2 mercs...an 1899 Barber dime...some trinket jewelry...and whatever that freakin' medallion thing is.

My buddy who was sporting the classy, sagging shorts did well too..ending up with a merc...and injun...and a few wheaties.

The next morning I gave "The Yeti" a buzz and we agreed...we BOTH would do well to last more than 2 hours in the nasty heat and humidity.

Neither of us had hunted in 3 weeks...until I hunted with Darrell the day before....and the Yeti was itchin' to hunt.

We decided we would go to a site less than 30 miles away that we had hit 4 previous times when we were REALLY BORED. We had not found any silver here thus far...but had little time to work with because of the heat....so that's where we went. We were both determined to NOT give up on this place until we had pulled a silver out of it.

Well...after 1 1/2 hours...we were melting ...the Yeti was thirsty ...and there were no wild berries for him to graze on. Things looked grim here as usual...then I found a nice little hot spot.

I popped out a 1964 Roosey from about 7" on edge...then a couple of wheaties. SWEET...now we know there's silver here.

A few minutes later I hear a bellowing to my left so I turned and saw the Yeti......sweat pouring off of him...and he too had popped out a Roosey.

About 10 minutes later I got the sweet hit I was hoping for...a deep warbler. I called over the Yeti...and we both agreed...SILVER...and DEEP.

A few minutes later I popped a nice old merc in the rusty, iron filled clod.. as you can see. The dirt in the hole was all rusty looking and there were tiny iron particles everywhere. Gotta' love the explorers

A very nice 2 hours for the Yeti and I from a site that had skunked us on silver the previous trips there.

I ended up with 1 merc...a Roosey...and 4 wheaties...and the Yeti got the other roosey pictured...along with a few wheaties too.

Thanks for viewing everyone...and good luck hunting.

 

[Ray in CA]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

You can bore me with details on every silver, wheatie and injun anytime! Great finds!!!

Ray

 

[silverfreak]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Really nice finds. Its good to have friends that will help you out.

Thanks D. I sure is...and I don't forget favors like that. I didn't even know he was coming...let alone helping me mow

looks like you two had a great hunt
with all of those wonderful finds !

Thanks allen

With the Yeti and the Swamp Thing and your attention to detail you guys have enough to make a pretty good B movie. Nice finds Bryce.
Chris

Thanks Chris. If Darrell doesn't get a belt or some suspenders...it would turn into an X movie...cause' ol' boy's britches have a problem staying up on their own

WOW - AWESOME hunt buddy!!!!

Thanks Fiend. It was good to get out again.

 

[jgas]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Hey Bryce, You didn't happen to chop my 1899 Barber and toss it a little east did ya Nice digs once again buddy. Nothing like good Buds getting it together to chop some grass then cut some plugs. Nice going gang. Keep that Yeti under control would ya. He be eatin all my berries....Congrats again my friend. jgas

 

[t-bucket]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

WTG Bryce, Glad to see you out and finding great stuff !!!! I hope this fall is better hunting !!!! Have a Good one !!!!

 

[silverfreak]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Great post, Bryce! Looks like some great finds from a couple of nice hunts!!!

Sounds like the Swamp Thing is a great friend ! That's a find more rare than a seated! (I guess the drooping shorts made me draw that comparison...

Thanks Neil. "Drooping" aint quite the word for it. I believe "SAD" is more like it.
He's a great feller' though...just a good guy.

You can bore me with details on every silver, wheatie and injun anytime! Great finds!!!

Ray

Thanks Ray. I appreciate it. I like to share my hunts with everyone...so I hope it doesn't get on people's nerves.

Good to hear from ya bryce!!!! nice hunt , Hope it cools down soon !!! so we can get to swingin again,,

sounds like ya had a good time except for the heat!! I think your gonna have to get some suspenders for your partner,,

have a good one !!!

arthur

Thanks Art. Suspenders...a belt...heck even a pair of britches that just fit right would be better than the Sad Sack look

Good hunting Bryce Those coins are sweeeet. Good to see you posting again.

Nat

Thanks Nat. Yep...it's been a while...and things are hectic. It sure felt good though. Take care buddy.

WTG on your finds I always look forward to reading your post very interesting and you always seem to find lots of silver coins.Happy hunting.........Kevin

Thanks Kevin. It's good to be posting ahain...but it might be a while before I get to hunt again. I hope not...but I'm so freakin' busy.

 

[silverfreak]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

WTG Bryce, Glad to see you out and finding great stuff !!!! I hope this fall is better hunting !!!! Have a Good one !!!!

Thanks G-Money. I hope so too. It should be once the mowing season slows down some.

Hey Bryce, You didn't happen to chop my 1899 Barber and toss it a little east did ya Nice digs once again buddy. Nothing like good Buds getting it together to chop some grass then cut some plugs. Nice going gang. Keep that Yeti under control would ya. He be eatin all my berries....Congrats again my friend. jgas

Thanks J. Heck...the Yeti be eatin' anything that isn't directly related to grass
As for the Swamp Thing...him helping me mow is the only reason I was able to hunt.
It's nice to have buddies like these fellrs'

I'd like a day like that!! great hunt!

Thankscyntrydncr1

 

[RPG]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Sounds like another great hunt with no mishaps.

I love all those nice coins, but that fob/medallion is awesome.

Any idea what it is?

Good Luck
Randy

PS...Tell the swamp thing I'm mowing my grass tomorrow.

 

[silverfreak]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Sounds like another great hunt with no mishaps.

I love all those nice coins, but that fob/medallion is awesome.

Any idea what it is?

Good Luck
Randy

PS...Tell the swamp thing I'm mowing my grass tomorrow.

Thanks Randy. I'm not sure what it is...but I know what is isn't .
It might turn out to be something cool though. I'm hoping someone will ID it but it hasn't happened yet.
I'll let Swamp Thing know there's some grass that's needs cuttin' your direction

 

[itbeepsidig]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Nice finds "Freak"...and it's good to have friends like that who come through when you don't even expect it.

 

[Dr. Ace]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Hi Bryce,

Really glad you got out - and had some nice finds, too - even if they didn't all turn out the way you hoped.

I have to admit that I haven't been out too much lately, either. I hope to change that today. I have permission to hunt two yards of 1910 vintage houses that I don't think have been hunted before. One was just torn down, and they tore up a lot of the yard, but the other one is intact. Maybe this afternoon.

It sounds like you do a lot of mowing. There is a kind of serenity in that, too. It frees your mind.

Take care!

HH,

Dr. Ace

 

[John Deere Digger]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Great hunt Bryce. I know what you mean about grass this year. With all the rain, seems all I am doing is mowing grass.
JDD

 

[silverfreak]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Great hunt Bryce. I know what you mean about grass this year. With all the rain, seems all I am doing is mowing grass.
JDD

Thanks buddy. I told G-Money that the 3 of us need to get a hunt in when things slow down.

Hi Bryce,

Really glad you got out - and had some nice finds, too - even if they didn't all turn out the way you hoped.

I have to admit that I haven't been out too much lately, either. I hope to change that today. I have permission to hunt two yards of 1910 vintage houses that I don't think have been hunted before. One was just torn down, and they tore up a lot of the yard, but the other one is intact. Maybe this afternoon.

It sounds like you do a lot of mowing. There is a kind of serenity in that, too. It frees your mind.

Take care!

HH,

Dr. Ace

Thanks Doc. Mowing does serve as a way to get some initial solace...but I have been spending all my free time doing it...and I miss the huntin'.
Oh well...this allows me to spend some priceless time with Dad too.

Nice finds "Freak"...and it's good to have friends like that who come through when you don't even expect it.

Thanks friend. Yes it is.

 

[Napa Steve]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Hey Brice, I found a medalion similar to yours about 4 months ago at a fairground that has been around over 100 years, I soaked it for a month in olive oil with no results then through it in some Wershiresause for 5 hours and got some detail out of it, below is what it looks like now, the only difference between the one you found and mine is the number 5 to your 10, some fellow tetors think it might be military in some way.

 

[mpostma]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Way to Go Bryce!

Glad you finally got out again!
I've been stuck at work and running all the time, so have only had one decent hunt, which I still need to post.

My point is that it becomes difficult to live vicariously through your posts if you aren't posting!

Hard to beat having friends that help mow, and are good sports about being picked on too!

Glad you got out again!

Wishing you all the best!

Mark

 

[silverfreak]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Way to Go Bryce!

Glad you finally got out again!
I've been stuck at work and running all the time, so have only had one decent hunt, which I still need to post.

My point is that it becomes difficult to live vicariously through your posts if you aren't posting!

Hard to beat having friends that help mow, and are good sports about being picked on too!

Glad you got out again!

Wishing you all the best!

Mark

Thanks Mark,

It's good to hear from ya' and I'm glad to have gotten a post in.
Time is just hard to come by right now. Each week is spent mowing my property....then dad's property...so hunt time takes a back seat.

Dad enjoys the company though...and so do I.

Take care bro

 

[digginzfun]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

It shows the respect your friends have for you when they are willing to help like that.
Nice story and good finds.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Hey Brice, I found a medalion similar to yours about 4 months ago at a fairground that has been around over 100 years, I soaked it for a month in olive oil with no results then through it in some Wershiresause for 5 hours and got some detail out of it, below is what it looks like now, the only difference between the one you found and mine is the number 5 to your 10, some fellow tetors think it might be military in some way.

If you ask Mark Parker, he will tell you its a game counter. Nice find.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

WTG Bryce on some more silver finds and other old coins that you are noted for finding..........even when the ground is frozen

 

[wyattrr]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

Glad you got out to hunt... Congrats on your Scores...

 

[Nana40]

Re: 3 Hours with "Swamp Thing"...then 2 hours with "The Yeti" in 95 degree heat

What's a game counter? :P

Loved the story, Silver! It's now heading into cooler weather and I'm looking forward to reading about more of your adventures.

Super finds! Nana