Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough! (Updated with "after" Pics)

[romeo-1]

Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough! (Updated with "after" Pics)

My strategy is to find the farmer who owns the most land and make him my best friend! I met him this evening and he enthusiastically gave me permission to hunt any and all of his expansive properties. He owns over 1000 acres throughout my area and much of that is very old riverfront property. I started in a field very close to my house that he is in the process of haying and is right on the river. My maps show me that there was an 18th century settlement in this area but I can't nail down the exact spot.

I started in the most likely areas of the field and struck out...then I noticed a stand of old growth apple trees off the edge of the field and decided to give it a try. First signal was was showing shallow, iron and large. I tapped the shovel and the trade axe was just under the surface. The bit is broken but 80% of it is there! This is the 3rd trade axe I've found this year...you would think that they were easy to find...really, they're not. I found the 1st this spring with Patriot when I commented that I would like to find one...now I want to find a cannonball!

 

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[m bryan]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Congrats! Sounds like some good times ahead.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

That is one heck of a find! Sounds like you will have some great hunts ahead of you.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

That is one heck of a find! Sounds like you will have some great hunts ahead of you.

I knew you would appreciate it!

 

[GioTheGreek]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Bravo Romeo!

If you need a hunting buddy to detect that expanse with let me know. :P

Wicked axe. I found a couple recently myself.

HH

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Gio...just let me know if you're ever in this neck of the woods...I'll walk you over some old ground!

 

[birdman]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

I can see many good finds come from that area! Good luck and big congrats! Prime hunting area is the most important thing in this hobby.

 

[GioTheGreek]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Thanks Romeo!

I am off three days a week, so I'm sure I could come by in no time!

I am going to Mont Tremblant for 8 days (on Aug. 8th), but after that, I'm wide open.

Once I get permission for areas like that in my neck of the woods, I'll be inviting you guys down too.

I'm working on it. lol

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Very strange how you find things in threes!

But I'm sure that won't be the last axe. The older areas like the Patriot's and probably yours, seem pretty good for finding early axes. But then again your average is probably no better than mine at the moment so I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens from here. My gut feeling is you'll probably dig one or two a year.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Very strange how you find things in threes!

But I'm sure that won't be the last axe. The older areas like the Patriot's and probably yours, seem pretty good for finding early axes. But then again your average is probably no better than mine at the moment so I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens from here. My gut feeling is you'll probably dig one or two a year.

I'm still waiting on my 3rd 8 reale but the area I am in right now is a stone's throw to where I found the 1st one so anything is possible.

I would be happy with a couple axes a year but would still rather get a couple cannonballs a year...at least until that novelty wore off!

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Very strange how you find things in threes!

But I'm sure that won't be the last axe. The older areas like the Patriot's and probably yours, seem pretty good for finding early axes. But then again your average is probably no better than mine at the moment so I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens from here. My gut feeling is you'll probably dig one or two a year.

I'm still waiting on my 3rd 8 reale but the area I am in right now is a stone's throw to where I found the 1st one so anything is possible.

I would be happy with a couple axes a year but would still rather get a couple cannonballs a year...at least until that novelty wore off!

Yes, I'm passed both so would rather anything interesting and good.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Very strange how you find things in threes!

But I'm sure that won't be the last axe. The older areas like the Patriot's and probably yours, seem pretty good for finding early axes. But then again your average is probably no better than mine at the moment so I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens from here. My gut feeling is you'll probably dig one or two a year.

I'm still waiting on my 3rd 8 reale but the area I am in right now is a stone's throw to where I found the 1st one so anything is possible.

I would be happy with a couple axes a year but would still rather get a couple cannonballs a year...at least until that novelty wore off!

Yes, I'm passed both so would rather anything interesting and good.

You lie!

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Very strange how you find things in threes!

But I'm sure that won't be the last axe. The older areas like the Patriot's and probably yours, seem pretty good for finding early axes. But then again your average is probably no better than mine at the moment so I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens from here. My gut feeling is you'll probably dig one or two a year.

I'm still waiting on my 3rd 8 reale but the area I am in right now is a stone's throw to where I found the 1st one so anything is possible.

I would be happy with a couple axes a year but would still rather get a couple cannonballs a year...at least until that novelty wore off!

Yes, I'm passed both so would rather anything interesting and good.

You lie!

Hey I'll take any I can get, but My ball and axe are about as good as I'll ever get. Oh... I would take a broad arrow cannon ball!

 

[Hunthicks]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

See, I was right, got the first one out of the way and now they are popping up everywhere for you! Awesome!

 

[The Patriot]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Well romeo, I didn't know what to expect when I read the title... First thing came to my mind, was that litter bugger found a cache of cannonballs....That's another great example there! prob no marks on it but still a welcome addition to the collection.
Like IP says you find things in 3's... Your tied with me too..I've found 3 one year but you have a great chance of beating that for sure....Also like IP I would always take one for the collection but an 8 reale at this point would be sweet...
At least someone is getting some good hunting in....again well deserved!

 

[goldcoastwayne]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Historical research and finds at those sites are the best.....CONGRATS!

goldcoastwayne

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Well romeo, I didn't know what to expect when I read the title... First thing came to my mind, was that litter bugger found a cache of cannonballs....That's another great example there! prob no marks on it but still a welcome addition to the collection.
Like IP says you find things in 3's... Your tied with me too..I've found 3 one year but you have a great chance of beating that for sure....Also like IP I would always take one for the collection but an 8 reale at this point would be sweet...At least someone is getting some good hunting in....again well deserved!

The first 8 reale I found was just across the street from where I found this axe...you, IP and IH should be thinking about making a trip down this way! I guarantee I can get you on some decent sites, especially in the fall.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Well romeo, I didn't know what to expect when I read the title... First thing came to my mind, was that litter bugger found a cache of cannonballs....That's another great example there! prob no marks on it but still a welcome addition to the collection.
Like IP says you find things in 3's... Your tied with me too..I've found 3 one year but you have a great chance of beating that for sure....Also like IP I would always take one for the collection but an 8 reale at this point would be sweet...At least someone is getting some good hunting in....again well deserved!

The first 8 reale I found was just across the street from where I found this axe...you, IP and IH should be thinking about making a trip down this way! I guarantee I can get you on some decent sites, especially in the fall.

Yeah we should figure out a couple good ones for the Fall. Not really a good reason not to!

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Well romeo, I didn't know what to expect when I read the title... First thing came to my mind, was that litter bugger found a cache of cannonballs....That's another great example there! prob no marks on it but still a welcome addition to the collection.
Like IP says you find things in 3's... Your tied with me too..I've found 3 one year but you have a great chance of beating that for sure....Also like IP I would always take one for the collection but an 8 reale at this point would be sweet...At least someone is getting some good hunting in....again well deserved!

The first 8 reale I found was just across the street from where I found this axe...you, IP and IH should be thinking about making a trip down this way! I guarantee I can get you on some decent sites, especially in the fall.

Yeah we should figure out a couple good ones for the Fall. Not really a good reason not to!

Bring a tent though...the wife and Little Romeo may not want a bunch of dirty diggers soiling her sheets.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Hey Patriot...I Think I Have Enough!

Well romeo, I didn't know what to expect when I read the title... First thing came to my mind, was that litter bugger found a cache of cannonballs....That's another great example there! prob no marks on it but still a welcome addition to the collection.
Like IP says you find things in 3's... Your tied with me too..I've found 3 one year but you have a great chance of beating that for sure....Also like IP I would always take one for the collection but an 8 reale at this point would be sweet...At least someone is getting some good hunting in....again well deserved!

The first 8 reale I found was just across the street from where I found this axe...you, IP and IH should be thinking about making a trip down this way! I guarantee I can get you on some decent sites, especially in the fall.

Yeah we should figure out a couple good ones for the Fall. Not really a good reason not to!

Bring a tent though...the wife and Little Romeo may not want a bunch of dirty diggers soiling her sheets.

I don't think you'd want us to set up camp in your fields! Remember what happened on our only night hunt