GAR Park Water Hunt, 2 Mercs and a Puals Bottle, 6/11/12

[K Zack]

I spent all weekend working on the Honey Do List, never left my yard.
I did get out for awhile today, went to GAR Park in Fremont.
Water was warm but there was a lot of people swimming so I stayed out of the main swim area.

I picked up some clad and a lot of junk. I edged closer and closer to private property that borders the park an elderly Gentleman came out of his house and down to the lake and waved me over to his fence.
He asked me if I was doing any good? I replied, Sure I was, I have cleaned at least 5 lbs of junk out of the water already.

We talked for a few minutes and then he asked me if I would do him a favor.
There was a steel post in the ground about 20 foot out from the end of his dock.
He hit it with his Pontoon Boat last summer and broke the prop.
He wanted it gone if possible.

The post was easy to find, not quite as easy to get out, took about 5 minutes of digging to get it out for him.

I took up it up to him on his dock and handed it to him. He thanked me for helping him out and wanted to know what he owed me?
I told him You did not owe me anything, but if he did not mind I would like to hunt the water in front of his place.

He said have at it and you may keep all the junk you find.

He was walking away and he stopped and turned and asked me what vehicle I was driving? I told him, he turned and walked away and I went back to hunting.

In front of his house I found 2 Mercury Dimes, 1918 and I think it is a 1934, some junk and a Pauls Drink Bottle in very good shape.

Pauls Drink was Bottled by Coca Cola in Muskegon Mich.

It was a Good day to outside and in the water.



1918 and a 1934 Merc I think,



Pauls Drink bottled by Coca Cola


And a Pipe


Anchor Rod from in front of his dock.


The old Gentleman left the anchor pole in the back of my truck and a $10.00 bill in the counsel.
Happy Hunting all
Kevin

 

[releventchair]

Well done sir. I was born at gerber hospital and came home to a cottage by ballpark there. First fish and all. Going to hunt it again this year for nostalgia sake.that and saw a pic.of tents there where i havn,t detected. Saw first coin dug there too. Thanks for sharing. H.h.

 

[flakefinder]

Nice job Kevin 2 mercs that should clean up good and for doing a good deed, like the bottle, Good Luck and Good Hunting...almost forgot the honey do list, Good job!

 

[Michigander Dan]

Outstanding finds Kevn! Love the bottle and pipe and you just can't beat silver coins on a hot day. You should also be commended on helping the old guy out too, very nice of you.

 

[K Zack]

I cleaned up the Mercury dimes a little, I think they will need to soak for a while yet.
They pretty rough shape though.
That ok, They are Silver.
Happy Hunting
Kevin

1918 S and a 1936

 

[K Zack]

Well done sir. I was born at gerber hospital and came home to a cottage by ballpark there. First fish and all. Going to hunt it again this year for nostalgia sake.that and saw a pic.of tents there where i havn,t detected. Saw first coin dug there too. Thanks for sharing. H.h.

I was not born at Gerber's but I have sure spent a lot of time there.
GAR Park has been hunted very hard over the years, I am sure of that. I am also sure there are some good targets yet but you have to work for them.
I just want anything out of that Park that came from one of the Reunions.
Happy Hunting
Kevin

 

[K Zack]

Nice job Kevin 2 mercs that should clean up good and for doing a good deed, like the bottle, Good Luck and Good Hunting...almost forgot the honey do list, Good job!

Thanks Rob
That is the second Pauls Bottle that I have found, other then they came from Coca Cola I don't know much about them.
The Mercs were a good trade for a favor, they came from the water in front of his house. I will be in the 90's again late this week so I will stop and see him again.
The Honey do List, If She is not Happy, I am not Hunting. Fair Trade.
Happy Hunting
Kevin

 

[K Zack]

Outstanding finds Kevn! Love the bottle and pipe and you just can't beat silver coins on a hot day. You should also be commended on helping the old guy out too, very nice of you.

Thank you Dan
I have not had much luck with Sliver Coins this year, only number 3 and 4. I was happy to see them in the Scoop.
The Bottle and the Pipe were the real surprise, just dug in the right spot at the right time.
Happy Hunting Dan
Kevin

 

[Mike from MI]

Well done. I sure like that bottle!

 

[K Zack]

Thanks Mike, I just need to get more space to display them, my pie safe is full.
Happy Hunting
Kevin

 

[fistfulladirt]

Great finds KZ - bottle was a bonus!

 

[Michiganne]

Congrats on the mercs. I like the bottle, too!

HH