Group hunt old hotel?

[capt. sparrow]

I have been posting in cache hunting about an old hotel site I've found. It was built in 1888 and burned down in the 40's. I was wondering if anyone wanted to get together this spring when the ground thaws and do a group hunt. I have been to the site a few times and it is huge alot of the foundation is still there along with brick work. It sits right on a lake and is public property. It's easily accessible with ample parking at the public boat ramp and is only 5 min. from route 128 exit in Manchester. Woods, lake, old hotel, you can't get much better.

 

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[BlackX]

I'd love to. Sounds like fun.
(Need to get the damn Jeep working though.)

_Rich_ (been jonesing--went out last night and shoveled a bit of frozen sand/soil--found a '48 wheatie (down in some roots!) along w/ some clad)

 

[Fozzy]

Sounds like a great time! I'm in!

 

[Cubfan64]

I'm up in New Hampshire, but am always interested in hunting new sites and especially meeting fellow detectorists. If you don't mind a non-MA hunter coming along, I'll keep watching here for a "get together" time and join you as well.

 

[capt. sparrow]

The more the merrier. Like I said it's a huge site with lots of parking. Too bad we have to wait. I was there today and the ground was solid as a rock. If anyone wants directions to check the spot out let me know.

 

[scrapdoggie]

I would like to go too.Can i get an address i can type into my gps unit,,,I prolly drive by there in the worktruck every so often.

 

[Copperhead]

I wouldn't mind taking a trip up your way...if you can, PM the directions..(would be heading up from CT)....I'll keep checking back too as to when this might be possible...thanks for the offer..

 

[Mat in MA]

Sounds good to me. I'm interested. When would this take place?

 

[capt. sparrow]

Don't know when I'll be able to get out but thought I'd give direction. TAKE EXIT 16 pine st. off of route 128 in manchester, ma. Take a right at the stop sign. follow the road for about 1.5 miles( it changes to dirt almost immediately after getting off the exit.) when it changes back to pavement there will be a public boat ramp on your right. Park there and if you look at the lake the foundation of the hotel is on your left. impossible to miss. you can see it right from the parking lot.

 

[capt. sparrow]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11838161377137303923,42.604147,-70.810833&saddr=exit+16+route+128&daddr=Essex,+MA+(Boat+ramp)&mra=pe&mrcr=0&sll=42.638348,-71.052036&sspn=0.919319,2.496643&ie=UTF8&ll=42.597956,-70.803924&spn=0.014374,0.03901&t=h&z=15

I tried to map it, hope it works.

 

[capt. sparrow]

http://chebaccolake.org/Newsletters/CLWA0607.pdf

Halfway down the newsletter it talks about the hotel. It is the second one mentioned.

 

[stanjam]

Hmm, would be a little bit of a ride for me, but it sounds like a lot of fun! Let me know when you are going to do this. I (and perhaps my wife as well) will hop on the bike and meet you out there! Would be a great opportunity to learn how to do this hobby properly!

 

[radarwill]

I'll come, just name the time.

 

[Green1]

count me in !!! i've done old burned out hotels b4... they're awesome !!!
please pm me when you all are ready... i have an mxt as a back-up.. anyone is welcome to use it..
if you have a friend that wants to go, but don't have a machine yet, i'll give them a quick crash course...

all the best.. rick.....

 

[stanjam]

count me in !!! i've done old burned out hotels b4... they're awesome !!!
please pm me when you all are ready... i have an mxt as a back-up.. anyone is welcome to use it..
if you have a friend that wants to go, but don't have a machine yet, i'll give them a quick crash course...

all the best.. rick.....

Very generous of you! My wife might want to come, but we only have the one detector. Would be great if she could get the bug too! (She is close, researching sites for me recently.)

 

[Green1]

consider it hers for the day.... anybody have a date set yet i'm psyched !!!

 

[rebelinmass]

Looks like an interesting place for a hunt. Capt. I think you should set a date so we can get together for a group hunt.


Rebelinmass

 

[Fozzy]

Sounds like a great site.

I have an extra detector also.

 

[Cladius]

Hey sounds like fun. Anyone set a date yet? if i can make it I also have a spare detector. Cladius.

 

[stanjam]

No date set. At this point I am not sure this is even going to happen! We haven't had any updates in a bit.