A dream come true. BIG SILVER...3 generations huntin together...PRICELESS pics

[silverfreak]

A dream come true. BIG SILVER...3 generations huntin' together...PRICELESS pics

Father's day was a dream come true for me. My baby...well 24 year old baby now ...me...my dad...and my buddy Hercules got to do a little huntin' together.

It was the first time the three of us have hunted together in over 13 years.

My daughter hunted with me until about 1997...but then basketball took over.

In fact...remember the good old days when silver and wheaties were somewhat plentiful at 4" to 5"? ... as you can see from Chrissy's coins which she still has to this day in the holders she put them in 13 years ago.

I got divorced in 1986 and at the time my daughter was 1 1/2 years old. I got custody and raised her on my own...which is something I wouldn't trade for anything in the world.

From the time she could walk...I took her to the ymca with me while I lifted weights. She would set and color or draw until I got done...then we played basketball together.
She really enjoyed it...so I practiced with her 7 days a week.

It paid off for her in 1999 when she won the national 3 point shooting contest for 7th grade girls.

It paid off a little further AND was easier on my wallet when she got a college scholarship to play basketball in the Rockford area.

Anyway...we figured since Dad's health is getting so bad...that we would all hunt together again in case he gets to where he simply can't do it anymore.

He didn't last long because his elbow has really been bothering him.... but it was a precious time which I will cherish forever.

We got a big rain beforehand but it didn't stop us at all...and it was beautiful and sunny when it was done.

We hunted a spot where they were tearing up some old sidewalk and it was very muddy.

It was also very hot...mid 90's...and very humid...so we hunted for only an hour or so. Dad actually only lasted about 30 minutes...but I would not have allowed him to hunt longer anyway...just too hot for someone in his condition.

My daughter and I found absolutely NOTHING under the sidewalk...BUT right along the edge where it came out I got a very sweet hit.

It was a very high "warble" from back inside the vertical edge of the old sidewalk dirt. I dug about 6" back into the edge of the mud with my hands...and pulled out a big clump of sidewalk "sand/mud muck" . I started to rub the muck away until I saw the big rim ...then carefully rubbed a little more to see the date of 1938...so I knew it was a Walker. It's been a loooong while since I have found one of these. I wanted to be very careful because as you can see...there's a little gritty crap and some sand mixed in the mud from where the concrete line was.

I then took a pic with my digital camera...but waited until I got home to rinse it off in warm water to see what it looked like.

Well after rinsing...here ya go...BIG silver...1938D Walking Liberty half.

Sweet indeed...but ABSOLUTELY nothing in comparison to having 3 generations of us hunting together one more time.

The pic of me...my daughter...and my dad...with our detectors means more to me than a gazillion Walking Liberty Halves.

Thanks for sharing this with me.

 

[Swingit]

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Great Post!!!

 

[staydetuned]

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Awesome post!

 

[eureka77]

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Man that's awesome! Your a pretty big big fella but I feel safe here in NC, Your daughter is a knock out!
My little girls are still to young to go out with me metal detecting yet but can't wait.
They pan for gold with me now but after 10 minutes there ready to do something else.
A couple more years and they'll be with Dad and me.

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

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Outstanding post. Thanks for sharing your pics and family get together. Nothing better than family and detecting.

Great story and photos.

Ray S ECenFL

 

[mommagpx]

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Great picture and hunting, nothing is more important than family!! So happy you got to detect with three generations, your story made my day and your daughter is beautiful. I try to get my two sons to go with me, but they love their baseball and I don't force the issue. Again, what a great story, definatley need to frame those pictures.

 

[Trezurehunter]

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Great pics & story Bryce. I remember the days with my daughter detecting with me as a youngster. She also caved in to Basketball, Boys etc. & is now 24 to. Although she doesnt detect anymore, she will sometimes come with me on an outing just to "hang out", & still loves to see what I find. Memories will never fade. Ron in IL.

 

[silverfreak]

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Time well spent with your family is a totally priceless moment, Bryce. I bet your father has taught you much in life and from the looks of it, he did a great job. I see you are doing the same for your daughter. You guys are a great family.

Take care, man, and great find!

Kirk

Kirk...thanks for the kind words old friend. Since my dad started his dialysis a few weeks ago...my hunt time is not much anymore...so this one was special. I only hope his body "takes" to the dialysis a little better in time because as of now...it just doesn't seem to be doing what it's supposed to.

There's always going to be many more silvers from hunts. Get together's with family members to hunt are priceless.
Enjoy, Cherish everyone, it's those that will last in the memory.
Great pictures, and hunt, thank you for sharing your special time.

Thanks for responding pepper. I agree 100%...the finds are meaningless in comparison to the time with family

silverfreak nice to read your post great family pic your right worth alot glad your dad still getting out and yes nice find

Thanks teleman. I appreciate your response....and i too hope dad can continue to get out.

what a nice story! congrats to your daughter on getting a scholarship and congrats to you on the nice silver!

Thanks cntrydncr1. I'm glad I was able to share it here.

Enjoy it sir. The day my dad passed he asked me to go hunting with him, but I had more "important" things to do. Then he was gone. My kids still mess around a little with their detector but they are not serious hunters.

I'm glad you go the opportunity you did and had such good finds as well.

Thanks for the post.

Thanks buddy...and I definitely plan on taking nothing for granted. Seems like it was just yesterday when I lost mom...so Dad is gonna' be seing a whole lot of me

Nice that you guys can do that together as a family.

I have done similar hunts. It is really nice when you got your dad on one side and one of your kids on the other. I really enjoy when me my dad and boys get out. By the way nice silver also.

HH Jer

Thanks Jer. Family time is important to me...and the hunting together is a dream come true.

Great find and even more a Great time was had for sure! Your a blessed man to have such a super family. I wish you to have many more outings like this




Slipperyjack47

Thanks Jack. I definitely am blessed with the family I have...and I too hope we have more outings together.

I just not get any better than that at all Bryce, enjoyed the story. That is an outing to cherish,do it again for all three of ya. Exanimo and good diggin man.
Hardrock

Thanks Hardrock. I will never forget it.

 

[silverfreak]

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A great looking team and a great looking find

Thanks friend.

Great story Bryce, the dog looks just like my Shiloh.
Chris

Thanks Chris. Hercules goes on every hunt with me...or I don't go

Congrats on the Walker but most of all I am glad you had a good time with your family. Every moment is precious.
Dman

Thanks D. You're right...the family time is second to nothing.

Just another great post Bryce. What a family you have there. Talk about loving life brother. You made my day with that post. Congrats again my friend. jgas

Thanks J. Fathers day was a day I will never forget.

Excellent story and pics, Bryce. Thanks for reminding us all to cherish the important moments. Nice half, too!

HH

Thanks Michiganne. With life being so hectic and crazy...I need to remind myself sometimes

Great post, Bryce!!!

Congrats on putting it together and savoring the moment!

Oh, also on the nice half!!!

You are one proud dad with good reason! That picture and the memories of that day will last forever. Might I also add that Herc is looking dapper as usual, too?

I wish I had discovered detecting in earnest when my dad was alive. Now I won't say he was cheap, but if he knew he could walk around pulling free money out of the ground, he'd be there in a heartbeat!

I hope the five of you get out together more often!

Thanks old friend....and I do know the fifth hunter on the team you're speaking of. Trust me...she is with me always...and the reminder of her is still hanging around my neck

As for Herk..."Dapper" is his middle name.

Bryce that was a GREAT post!! Thanks for sharing it, you had a Father's day to treasure with or without silver!!

HH

Dave

Thanks Dave. It was a day I will never forget.

Neat story and great pictures, great finds too. But the time together is priceless.

Thanks Aussie Okie. Yep...the time together will be cherished always.

 

[Irchr]

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[Nice family activity. My kids aren't interested but my 13 yr old grand son is. He is coming for a visit and to hunt with me this summer. I can't wait

 

[halfdime]

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A great story and then, at the end, you end up with a 38D Walker. That is big Big silver! However, I took a 38D to one of those groups that buy coins and they only offered $22; I declined. Yeah, it's worth way more, but only to someone who's willing to pay it.

 

[silverfreak]

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Great pics & story Bryce. I remember the days with my daughter detecting with me as a youngster. She also caved in to Basketball, Boys etc. & is now 24 to. Although she doesnt detect anymore, she will sometimes come with me on an outing just to "hang out", & still loves to see what I find. Memories will never fade. Ron in IL.

Thanks Ron. Almost a carbon copy of my daughter. Had it not been Fathers day...not sure she would got her hands dirty ...but I will cherish the hunt always.

Great picture and hunting, nothing is more important than family!! So happy you got to detect with three generations, your story made my day and your daughter is beautiful. I try to get my two sons to go with me, but they love their baseball and I don't force the issue. Again, what a great story, definatley need to frame those pictures.

Thanks mommagpx. I have already orders an 8 x 10 of the pic with the 3 of us in it
It's good your sons enjoy baseball...nothing wrong with that

Outstanding post. Thanks for sharing your pics and family get together. Nothing better than family and detecting.

Great story and photos.

Ray S ECenFL

Thanks Ray. I'm glad you enjoyed my post....and I'm glad I was able to share it.

Man that's awesome! Your a pretty big big fella but I feel safe here in NC, Your daughter is a knock out!
My little girls are still to young to go out with me metal detecting yet but can't wait.
They pan for gold with me now but after 10 minutes there ready to do something else.
A couple more years and they'll be with Dad and me.

My daughter is very pretty...and I'm proud of that
That's cool that your daughters pan with you...even if it is for only a few minutes. Metal detecting with them is just around the corner

Awesome post!

Thanks friend.

Great Post!!!

Thanks swingit

Congratulations Bryce!
I'm truly happy that your family hunt came together! Great memories come from wonderful experiences.

Been wondering how your dad was doing. He looks pretty good in the picture!

Wishing you all the best sir!

Mark

Thanks Mark. Dad is doing okay...but not as well as I had hoped for. Hopefully he will start responding to the dialysis better.

awesome bryce!! simply awesome! those pics tell it all man! i forgot all about the walker after i started reading. people tend to forget what they got or take it for granted(not you)that smile you got going is worth a million key date walkers. you are a rich man. willy

Thanks Willy. Yes...I feel very blessed with what I have...and I won't take it for granted.

 

[Breezie]

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Congratulations on a WONDERFUL day well spent with the 2 people you love the most. The photos are great, and made my heart smile. Breezie

 

[Detectingfreak]

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Nice job on the silver! Glad you had a good fathers day! At least your dad does not think of you as a little kid. My dad does and he really pissed me off because he thinks I'm not an adult when i am.

 

[Dixiedigger]

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Great story with a happy ending. Congrats on the silver. I hope you all can get together and hunt some more.l

 

[silverfreak]

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Great story with a happy ending. Congrats on the silver. I hope you all can get together and hunt some more.l

Thanks Dixiedigger...I hope so too.

Nice job on the silver! Glad you had a good fathers day! At least your dad does not think of you as a little kid. My dad does and he really pissed me off because he thinks I'm not an adult when i am.

Thanks D.F. I hope things improve for you and your pops.

Congratulations on a WONDERFUL day well spent with the 2 people you love the most. The photos are great, and made my heart smile. Breezie

Thanks Breezie. It was a day I will always remember.

A great story and then, at the end, you end up with a 38D Walker. That is big Big silver! However, I took a 38D to one of those groups that buy coins and they only offered $22; I declined. Yeah, it's worth way more, but only to someone who's willing to pay it.

Thanks H.D. ....50 cents or $150...it doesn't matter to me anyway because I am not a collector. I just like to find stuff

[Nice family activity. My kids aren't interested but my 13 yr old grand son is. He is coming for a visit and to hunt with me this summer. I can't wait

Thanks Irchr. Maybe someday your kids will be interested as well. For now...get that grandson out there diggin' in the dirt with ya'.

 

[itbeepsidig]

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Really cool post SF. You have a very nice looking family and you all look happy

 

[Shambler]

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Nice pics Bryce!

Dude, you really should shorten those Explorer shafts up, those poor guys are going to get stress fractures in their arms with them out so far.

 

[silverfreak]

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Nice pics Bryce!

Dude, you really should shorten those Explorer shafts up, those poor guys are going to get stress fractures in their arms with them out so far.

Thanks Shambler. My daughter is nearly 6' and she prefers the coil be way out away from her feet...so it's set where her arms are most comfortable to her. As for my dad's Whites xlt...his elbow is very swolen from kidney problems...so he to prefers to hold it exactly where it is set at...which is most comfortable to him. Take care...and thanks for responding.

Really cool post SF. You have a very nice looking family and you all look happy

Thanks beep.

 

[chkn]

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That's so cute. You remind me of my brother with that square face, goatee, big biceps and Harley shirt. Same coloring and everything. It's great to have hunting buddies.

 

[Kiros32]

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Nice digs man!