Last Hunt of 2010/First Hunt of 2011!

{Sentinel} · Jan 9, 2011

Hey Guys. Glad I could finally get back on to TNET. My computer was attacked by a massive virus a couple of weeks ago

and I thought I had fixed it last weekend only for it to kick back up so I had my computer guy WHIP it into submission :whip2:

update and repair it so I'm FINALLY able to post last Friday's (New Years Eve) finds and my finds from yesterday (first hunt of 2011). :hello2:

Anyways, I'm happy to finally get the opportunity as I went back to one of my woods sites that has produced and produced some great stuff over the years. This area saw ALOT of Colonial and Civil War action so the stuff ranges from the 1600s up to the Civil War and is an absolute DELIGHTFUL place to dig everytime! I've been wanting to get there for a few weeks but with Christmas and the Snow, New Years Eve was the first opportunity that I had to make it happen. I decided to take the T-2 Limited out and before too much time, started racking up on musketballs and Minies even a spare Sharps. I had near 4 hours to burn and THEN got a LOUD DEEP signal...and was VERY happy how this hunt turned out. Too bad I couldn't have found this the next day then I would've been able to mark it off the list for the whole 2011 season $:-\$ Oh well Dang the luck

Yesterday I went back out and dug ALOT of bullets, a nice gilted Navy Kepi and a SPENT and I MEAN SPENT! Connecticut Copper :'(

When Wet you can see the "ORI" and CON" at the top of the copper.....really a bitter-sweet find but not unhappy at all! Thanks for looking guys and glad to be back after a couple weeks hiatus!

Here's my day of diggin' and finds:

SCENES FROM THE SITE:

In the Ground:

NOW THATS A BEAUTIFUL SITE

EVEN PRETTIER

UNCLEANED: NEW YEAR'S EVE FINDS

Fresh from the Pouch

CLEANED:

A PLAY ON THE PALMETTO AND CRESCENT (from Eagle Breastplate and Bullets)

Here's everything: Bullets, Connecticut Copper, Rosette, Tent Rope Tensioner, and Buttons (Iron Piece looks like to be a Swivel Loop such as the ones used with Gun Straps)

ALMOST forgot this little Spur Buckle that I dug, has a VERY pretty Dark Green Patina in person!

Closeups of the "ORI" and the "CO on the Connecticut Copper (It did have CON but the N flaked of while cleaning it)

IRON Loops with a Swivel attachment

Bavaria Mike · Jan 9, 2011

Re: Last Hunt of 2010/First Hunt of 2011 @ the Honey Hole!

Awesome breast plate and finds! The woods look easy to hunt. Congrats and HH, Mike

{Sentinel} · Jan 9, 2011

Re: Last Hunt of 2010/First Hunt of 2011 @ the Honey Hole!

Bavaria Mike said:
Awesome breast plate and finds! The woods look easy to hunt. Congrats and HH, Mike

They Are. They're SUPER Easy to hunt and the soil is like digging through warm butter in most spots. Out of all my sites, its definitely one of my favorites!

Silver Searcher · Jan 9, 2011

Great end to the year there Josh :notworthy:

super pictures and the Breast Plate is the dogs :icon_thumleft:

SS

Dman · Jan 9, 2011

Really nice finds. Congrats on the breast plate.
Dman

jamesbibb · Jan 9, 2011

Real nice digs josh WTG nice plate too!

ANTIQUARIAN · Jan 9, 2011

Just amazing finds there Josh! :notworthy:

I like the breast plate and the old keyhole! :icon_thumright:

Great work for only 4 hours!

Glad to hear your computer is virus-free now.

Dave

ANTIQUARIAN · Jan 9, 2011

Antiquarian said:
Just amazing finds there Josh!
I like the breast plate and the old keyhole!
Great work for only 4 hours!

Glad to hear your computer is virus-free now.

Dave

ANTIQUARIAN · Jan 9, 2011

Just amazing finds there Josh! :notworthy:

I like the breast plate and the old keyhole! :icon_thumright:

Great work for only 4 hours!

Glad to hear your computer is virus-free now.

Dave

civilman1 · Jan 9, 2011

Nice Plate Josh....nothing like the sight of one in the bottom of a hole :thumbsup:

cntrydncr1 · Jan 9, 2011

I was wondering where you got to Josh!! Awesome breast plate! congrats :hello2:

ModernMiner · Jan 9, 2011

Joshmeister,
Amazing haul brother. :icon_thumleft:

Thanks for the breast plate excavation photos. Very cool. I see a few buttons in those photos with a lot of gold gilt still on them. I like the shiny stuff.

Congrats. You never let us down.
-Doug-

{Sentinel} · Jan 9, 2011

Antiquarian said:
Just amazing finds there Josh!
I like the breast plate and the old keyhole!
Great work for only 4 hours!

Glad to hear your computer is virus-free now.

Dave

Thanks Dave. Actually its two days worth of finds together though. Some of the bullets and buttons and the Connecticut Copper were from Friday. Glad to see you man :icon_thumleft:

Aurora64blue · Jan 9, 2011

Looks like a nice peaceful, and obviously a rewarding area to hunt in.

WTG!

Cheers,

Ralph

VOL1266-X · Jan 9, 2011

I was wondering if Santa kidnapped you Josh because you had no posts, you didn't reply to my posts or emails (especially the funny ones as you always do) after Christmas for a good while. I'm glad you are back and I went through computer issues recently too. Great plate-Congrats. Some very nice recoveries at that site. Good luck this year. HH, Quindy.

Kirk PA · Jan 9, 2011

I am glad to have you back, my friend. :hello2:

You have been my good friend on here for awhile and I want to wish you the best in 2011. You had a great 2010 season, but that was only the Colonial start. Tear up the fields of Virginia all year, Josh. I will be waiting for your posts.

Keep the passion high!

Kirk :coffee2:

traverdog · Jan 9, 2011

Very nice finds!!

Dixiedigger · Jan 9, 2011

Great finds, thats a hot spot.

VOL1266-X · Jan 9, 2011

I was beginning to think that Santa had kidnapped you Josh. After Christmas, I didn't see any posts from you, get replies from you to my posts (As you generally do), get replies to my emails (especially the funny ones with pics), etc. Glad to see you back and online. I can certainly sympathize with computer issues. Congrats on a great plate and the other great relics. I wish you a good hunting year, Quindy.

{Sentinel} · Jan 9, 2011

VOL1266-X said:
I was beginning to think that Santa had kidnapped you Josh. After Christmas, I didn't see any posts from you, get replies from you to my posts (As you generally do), get replies to my emails (especially the funny ones with pics), etc. Glad to see you back and online. I can certainly sympathize with computer issues. Congrats on a great plate and the other great relics. I wish you a good hunting year, Quindy.

Thanks Quin. Nice to know I was missed

:P I was hating life without my computer and that's the only reason that I missed your posts. You're a very good friend of mine and enjoy all your posts and emails buddy!

Silver Searcher said:
Great end to the year there Josh super pictures and the Breast Plate is the dogs

SS

Thanks man! I did the best I could to keep up with my English "Mates" :wink:

You had an outstanding year yourself Colin and I just love the age on many of those finds over there. Believe me, I enjoyed each and everyone of your posts this past year brutha :wink:

cntrydncr1 said:
I was wondering where you got to Josh!! Awesome breast plate! congrats

OH YEAH DEB. When I heard that signal, I KNEW beyond the shadow of a doubt that it was going to be something VERY good. These woods have no modern trash whatsoever and for something to be hitting that solid and big and being that deep; needless to say, the ADRENALINE was pumping! It really was a Sudden death, extra ending type find. Like I said above, almost wished I had found it this weekend so that I could have knocked it off the list for the 2011 season....But no biggie, that just means I'll have to get out there and try to get another one