Cru'Team's 2017 Results - We are still improving...

[CRUSADER]

That nice complete ring is a good one. Seems like for ever intact Roman ring on here there’s a hundred fragments and bezels.

It was a great year for you and cru’dad. Quite incredible treasure unearthed.

Cru'Dad found that on our first day on a new site that I researched & pinpointed. Great feeling when the land-owners are clueless & give us the OK, whilst smiling. They had family/friends & Archie digs on their land with zero result. I starting finding Roman Coins within 20 minutes. I will probably give them the ring.

 

[Johncoho]

Really nice finds, Cru. Keep up the posts. Congrats.

 

[Kray Gelder]

What they all said! Great, amazing year!

 

[uglymailman]

Everyone's already used all the good words so I'll just say WOW! Always enjoy your posts. Thanks to you & Cru Dad. Happy New Year and good luck Cru.

 

[pepperj]

Once again you've a great year it seems liking Sceats and silvers, and what's there not to love about seeing the gold coin. Congrats to both of you on the great recoveries.
I'm kind of drawn to the Shell type Pilgrims Ampullae as I have the same one, a very remembered find for me.

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm kind of drawn to the Shell type Pilgrims Ampullae as I have the same one, a very remembered find for me.

Yes, I remember that one well as well. It was tough new land with lots of potential & no results. I used my intuition to sniff out this find with no gridding & I remember thinking that its a big piece of deep lead, not realising it was the find of the day.

 

[Mackaydon]

Cru, (and Cru's dad)

Fantastic finds and displays throughout the year(s)
Don....

 

[cjon455]

Man talk about a great year! I like how you keep track of your hours and your finds, very detailed! Congrats on a real nice 2017

 

[CRUSADER]

FORGOT;

''Year of the deep plough''

One of the main reasons we were so success this year was because many of our main Roman Sites had a 9 inch turn, which with this farmer is the deepest they will go.

However, we met with the new manager of several of our farms & he is thinking about buying a new 12" plough, fingers crossed.

 

[HighVDI]

Crazy awesome finds! I also enjoy your posts and also the knowledge you share of our unknown digs.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Your finds are the real deal! Congrats on amazing finds, recoveries, techniques and research. Good luck in 2018!

 

[Kurios1]

I never quite know how to respond to your posts mate?!? My brain had some difficulty wrapping itself around 2000 year old recoveries! LOL! If I get a 200 year old coin or relic I feel like Indiana Jones scoring the HOLY GRAIL! You and your Pa' do an amazing job pulling mind blowing history from the dirt. Your research and acquiring of permissions is a fine example for the rest of us to follow. Thanks for the assistance you offer to the rest of us T-netters identifying our finds throughout the year as well. Sharing your knowledge is a very considerate and thoughtful gesture. Much appreciated mate.

 

[CRUSADER]

I never quite know how to respond to your posts mate?!? My brain had some difficulty wrapping itself around 2000 year old recoveries! LOL! If I get a 200 year old coin or relic I feel like Indiana Jones scoring the HOLY GRAIL! You and your Pa' do an amazing job pulling mind blowing history from the dirt. Your research and acquiring of permissions is a fine example for the rest of us to follow. Thanks for the assistance you offer to the rest of us T-netters identifying our finds throughout the year as well. Sharing your knowledge is a very considerate and thoughtful gesture. Much appreciated mate.

Thanks for the kind words.

Its hard to know my own motivation, because its not for the 'likes' that never existed when I joined. Its not to collect friends like the facebook generation that I stand apart from. I guess its just a good way to share my finds with those that appreciate it & to use my years of knowledge towards the greater good. Knowledge should be shared freely, something we do with our displays & this site is an extension of that, which has the widest audience.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I'm just gobsmacked by these finds. Fantastic--and yes, you seem to be spending your time wisely, in the oldest of sites! Just stunning.

Congrats on your accomplishments and wishing you the best in 2018 my friend,

Buck

 

[Steve in PA]

Watching the Cru team's discoveries year after year is why a trip to Great Britain is at the top of my bucket list. Congrats on another stellar year

 

[CRUSADER]

Watching the Cru team's discoveries year after year is why a trip to Great Britain is at the top of my bucket list. Congrats on another stellar year

Thanks, but I'm sure you know its more about the guide than it is about the Country.

 

[Steve in PA]

Thanks, but I'm sure you know its more about the guide than it is about the Country.

I was hoping you would be my guide

 

[vpnavy]

 

[A2coins]

Awesome year I m bored and loving going over all these 2017 finds Awesome post