I gave AT the day off today

[WHADIFIND]

That's what I call my detector, "AT".

Anyway, today I took him over to the place where I dug
the bottles last time. I just let him tell me where a good concentration
of metal was, (figuring a main dump), then I started scraping the layers away.

Did ok and actually enjoyed the change of pace:






If you'll notice, this piece has some initials
scratched into it, "RH". Ya know, this is one
return I would absolutely LOVE to be able to do!



Anyone good at reading gibberish?



Probably a hunting/fishing license. But, it
was buried so long the only thing left is the
ink that stained the plastic.



It's ALWAYS a thrill for me when something like
this comes uncovered! Like a surprise package
at Christmas, ya know?

I saved the "reveal" to share with you guys.
I did look for bills, No silver/gold certificates.
But, there was still the coin pouch! LOL





Alas....nope....just dirt.



This looks like the one that Hunter101 found
just recently. But, this one says SUMPTER S.C.
on the bottom. Probably the one the guard was
drinking when they fired on Fort Sumter.



Even found this fine example of a tank's wheel
cover! My GOODNESS! Those things were big back then! LOL



Ya know? Unless I'm mistaken, I do believe
that Fishy is trying to get a suntan!



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Thanks for peeking folks. Weather permitting,
I should be back to my more usual, line of clad quarters
next time.

Thanks for your kind visit.

 

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[villagenut]

There is a lot of work that goes into diggin bottles. So while you gave the detector a day off, you certainly had to work for that haul.

 

[against the wind]

This past summer I hunted an old dump alongside a
beach. Man there was a lot of trash. I must say that none of the bottles or items I dug up looked anything close to as nice as your finds. It is indeed a lot of work but to be honest, I kind of enjoyed it.
Congrats on your finds.

 

[Peyton Manning]

nice finds anyways, treasure is treasure

oh and the gibberish says
" in case something ever happens to me, my diary along with my stuffed unicorn and hope chest are in the attic- bigwavedave"

 

[BigWaveDave]

Who in the Hell told you about my unicorn?

 

[Peyton Manning]

your wife

 

[BigWaveDave]

Grrrr

 

[treblehunter]

No walking, just sitting on your duff digging? I love the bottles, I really like that gun best, very nice cleanup on all that stuff!

 

[trapperart]

Nice assortment of finds congrats

 

[WHADIFIND]

There is a lot of work that goes into diggin bottles. So while you gave the detector a day off, you certainly had to work for that haul.

Oh my yes! Three hours straight of standing and digging! Haven't been this tired in a long time!

No walking, just sitting on your duff digging? I love the bottles, I really like that gun best, very nice cleanup on all that stuff!

Spoken like a true non-bottle-digger. LOL I didn't sit down until I was back in the car! See above. LOL (ouch!)

 

[WHADIFIND]

With help from fyrffytr1 over on the What Is It forum, the wheel cover has been ID'ed as being from a '58 Desoto.

In case anyone was wondering.

 

[WHADIFIND]

This past summer I hunted an old dump alongside a
beach. Man there was a lot of trash. I must say that none of the bottles or items I dug up looked anything close to as nice as your finds. It is indeed a lot of work but to be honest, I kind of enjoyed it.
Congrats on your finds.

Thanks! But, it's just a matter of location. Like getting the coil over something old.

It does make a nice change of pace.

 

[wagbert]

Very nice recoveries that make for a really outstanding display. The toy gun is in great shape, and would no doubt bring tears to the original owner's eyes if he could be found.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Very nice collection of goodies! Congrats!
Nice of the AT to come along and just point out a few places for ya!
The gun looks awesome! I like the purse, a possible surprise with in a surprise!

I'm not sure why Blingie is eyeing the fork, but if i were Fishy i'd keep an eye on him!

Nice strolls full of surprises you are having lately, well done!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Bottle digging is a lot of work, at least where I go!

You always have fun hunts, congratulations!