mpostma
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Grove Hunt, Fairgrounds, and Farmers' Union, Silver and more......
Early in the week I couldn't stand it, and had to make a short weeknight trip to the Grove where I picked up a 1919 wheatie and a 1901 Indian.
On Saturday afternoon Michigan Butcher came over to meet and spend a few hour swinging coils. I met him at the old fairgrounds that is now soccer fields and our Community Park. He brought his Ace 250 and I introduced him to the wooded area that has been very productive for me.
We hunted a couple of hours there where I found a 1908 D Barber Dime, and an old spoon (not pictured).
The Barber was not very deep at all, inch or two, and when I hit it the sweet silver tone was loud and clear.
Finding the dime seemed to inspire Michigan Butcher and within a few minutes he had a Buff. I'll let him tell that story.
We moved on to the old site of the Farmers' Union Building. Another spot I've done pretty well on war nickels, mercs and wheaties.
Here I found a Basketball tag of some sort, and a Globe Logo that looks vaguely familiar, and brings to mind an automotive logo.
I'll let Michigan Butcher tell the story of his silver find here too.
All in all a very pleasant day of hunting. First time I had met MB. A nice guy, and a pleasure to hunt with.
Thanks All for taking the time to read this post.
Good Luck,
Mark
Early in the week I couldn't stand it, and had to make a short weeknight trip to the Grove where I picked up a 1919 wheatie and a 1901 Indian.
On Saturday afternoon Michigan Butcher came over to meet and spend a few hour swinging coils. I met him at the old fairgrounds that is now soccer fields and our Community Park. He brought his Ace 250 and I introduced him to the wooded area that has been very productive for me.
We hunted a couple of hours there where I found a 1908 D Barber Dime, and an old spoon (not pictured).
The Barber was not very deep at all, inch or two, and when I hit it the sweet silver tone was loud and clear.
Finding the dime seemed to inspire Michigan Butcher and within a few minutes he had a Buff. I'll let him tell that story.
We moved on to the old site of the Farmers' Union Building. Another spot I've done pretty well on war nickels, mercs and wheaties.
Here I found a Basketball tag of some sort, and a Globe Logo that looks vaguely familiar, and brings to mind an automotive logo.
I'll let Michigan Butcher tell the story of his silver find here too.
All in all a very pleasant day of hunting. First time I had met MB. A nice guy, and a pleasure to hunt with.
Thanks All for taking the time to read this post.
Good Luck,
Mark
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I did find a Buff.. just minutes after his find and got a nice silver dime at the next site. All in all...had a great time MDing and meeting Mpostma! right side of pics is the finds last Saturday...Left side is from earlier this year.
