Hunting the water after the Chesapeake Bay Polar Plunge, 2 Golds

[OBN]

I like passing thru "Todays Finds" reading about all the Treasure and will be posting a little of my treasures once the weather gets warmer. I do slip out when the weather is cold but a lot less. Was able to get out this Sunday for a few hours with some friends after a Big Water event here in the Chesapeake Bay Saturday, Polar Plunge 2015. First time I have ever been after this event and enjoyed the calm chilly water at 36 degrees. Can't see how they do it in the raw....

The Event


Among a few friends, Day after



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And the Booty

 

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[treblehunter]

Hard core, good hunt!

 

[wainzoid]

One word comes to mind... shrinkage.
Nice finds

 

[thommo59]

You're a keen man

 

[park pirate]

Love that gold..

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very nice OBN! Congrats on the gold!

I agree with Treblehunter... hardcore.

 

[WHADIFIND]

Yeah, it's hard core but that's how I started my "career". In the very same water off the very same beach. Just
about 30 years ago.

Kudos to you OBN, it brought back a memory or two. I'd like to do that again but, you know what I mean about the
work involved. Trying to balance in water and put a foot down to mark where to put the scoop because you can't see the ground, then
digging up clay where every time you push down you tend to float up, then getting the scoop emptied into the screen while trying to
keep one foot on the spot and fighting the waves to keep from getting moved off. All the while, the sand is filling the hole back up. LOL

Yeah, those were the days and worth it too! But, I dunno, not for me these days. Hard enough to walk for 5 hours these days.

WTG!

 

[The Urban Prospector]

Awesome idea! We have a polar plunge in our area as well that imona have to check out. Congrats on the beautiful gold!!

 

[texjim]

Talk about the boys going from grapes to raisins.. Nice job

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Nice! Actually twice as nice! Congrats!

At lest you look warmer than the polar crowd!

We have that event here too but on a private beach....wonder if they would like a little free beach clean up, hmmm.

 

[dirtlooter]

very beautiful gold, my first thought was a deep sea diver

 

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treblehunter
Hard core, good hunt!

Thanks TH, Hard core, Just hunger to get out and find something. Second target was the crushed gold band so it keep me warm knowing more was there.

wainzoid
One word comes to mind... shrinkage.
Nice finds

So true!! And Thank You!

thommo59
You're a keen man

Thanks Thom, Just luck that the coil was in the right spot...

Park Pirate
Love that gold..

Thank You, It does have a special high to it... Looking forwards to your treasure hunts..special the rings!

Carolina Tom
Very nice OBN! Congrats on the gold!

Thanks Buddy, I Enjoy your post..

Whadifind
Yeah, it's hard core but that's how I started my "career". In the very same water off the very same beach. Just
about 30 years ago.

Kudos to you OBN, it brought back a memory or two. I'd like to do that again but, you know what I mean about the
work involved. Trying to balance in water and put a foot down to mark where to put the scoop because you can't see the ground, then
digging up clay where every time you push down you tend to float up, then getting the scoop emptied into the screen while trying to
keep one foot on the spot and fighting the waves to keep from getting moved off. All the while, the sand is filling the hole back up. LOL

Yeah, those were the days and worth it too! But, I dunno, not for me these days. Hard enough to walk for 5 hours these days.

WTG!

That is Amazing, I am going to PM you, I am sure you have some great stories and history about this area.
I know there are so many old beach's around it would take several life times to hit them all. And yes on the dag clay..it was
even worse this day...the oyster shells had been uncovered....like digging in concert. Stay in contact, and Good Luck!

urban prospector
Awesome idea! We have a polar plunge in our area as well that imona have to check out. Congrats on the beautiful gold!!

Thanks UP, and yes a great idea to check it out. My first time here after, almost did not go..went to the truck at 7am, 34 degrees
to start and let it warm up inside ..said to myself...do I really want to do this....

texjim
Talk about the boys going from grapes to raisins.. Nice job

Thanks Tex, and that is Funny but true!!

Msbeepbeep
Nice! Actually twice as nice! Congrats!

At lest you look warmer than the polar crowd!

We have that event here too but on a private beach....wonder if they would like a little free beach clean up, hmmm

Thanks MsB, They just may...you never know until you ask...maybe rewarding...

dirtlooter
very beautiful gold, my first thought was a deep sea diver

Thanks DL, Wish I did dive, lots of treasures are missed because no one does....


Thanks Everyone for the Kind Post, Good Luck to all in 20 15...

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[OBN]

Thanks Mr Casper....