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

HISPAN · Jan 9, 2011

Great plate ... congrats ! :thumbsup:

umrgolf · Jan 9, 2011

All the stinkin digging we did last year (55 hunts) and not one plate :angry7:

When I travel overseas next month I will be living through you for the next year. It's really painful to look at these VA relics. $:-\$ Anyway, best of luck this year J-man :icon_thumleft:

(glad the computer repair man whipped that bug for ya :evil7:

) and a CT ?? :laughing7:

correction- completely forgot about that 2/3 of a box plate I got

{Sentinel} · Jan 9, 2011

umrgolf said:
All the stinkin digging we did last year (55 hunts) and not one plate When I travel overseas next month I will be living through you for the next year. It's really painful to look at these VA relics. $:-\$ Anyway, best of luck this year J-man (glad the computer repair man whipped that bug for ya ) and a CT ??

THanks Bruthaman. This site wasn't any of those that we hammered over the spring and summer but was very near the site I took you to right before you left. I told you that I had already gotten a Breastplate out of there before and that there had to be some more in there.

I know, I was suprised by the CC, and thought it was just a toasted KGII. Its weird, its like Colonial Copper Zeus finding that Virginia Halfpenny up in Pennsylvania this past summer :P Those guys got around back then too.. The only reason I Could tell it was a Connecticut was because of the letters, you can see "ORI" and CONN". Anyways, Miss hunting with you man and you know your always welcome back to come hunting anytime dude. Hope you have a great time over there and say Hi to Kat for me brutha. You should try to swing by before you leave leave from Virginia and we'll do some digging, I've got some new sites lined up! :headbang:

Tnmountains · Jan 9, 2011

Very nice digs. It is not often that you find an area so clear and a pleasure to dig. I wonder how old that dead tree is? Might get a beep out of it as well. Hope you continue your success in 2011.
I enjoy reading your post.
HH
TnMtns

MaineRelic · Jan 9, 2011

Wow ! A beautiful brest plate and some other nice relics to end your year on a great up note :headbang:

I am glad you are back online ! I want to see some more CW relics ! MaineRelic

{Sentinel} · Jan 9, 2011

Kirk PA said:
I am glad to have you back, my friend. 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

Thanks Kirk definitely good friends won't nothing change that buddy! I'm looking forward to the new year and all those relics for the '11 season! Can't wait to see some of those nice PA finds either. Found a TOASTED Connecticut Copper, love to get a couple nice ones like you guys find up there this year! :icon_thumleft:

digsallday · Jan 9, 2011

Awesome finds, Sentinel. Wish I could hunt in Virginia for those types of artifacts. Nice pics too.

steelheadwill · Jan 10, 2011

Great story, Super pix, Awesome finds!
Keep on Pillaging! :icon_thumleft:

Hill Billy · Jan 10, 2011

Great finds Josh! :icon_thumleft:

Sweet relics , I like the plate and the small buckle finds.
Good to see you getting out, bet you miss your hunting partner.

HB

Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.) · Jan 10, 2011

sweet finds and great pics too :thumbsup:

{Sentinel} · Jan 10, 2011

CRUSADER said:
If I were in your country, a plate would be towards the top of the list

Thanks Cru :wink:

HISPAN said:
Great plate ... congrats !

Thanks my Spanish Pisan :icon_thumleft:

Dixiedigger said:
Great finds, thats a hot spot.

Thanks Bud

TnMountains said:
Very nice digs. It is not often that you find an area so clear and a pleasure to dig. I wonder how old that dead tree is? Might get a beep out of it as well. Hope you continue your success in 2011.
I enjoy reading your post.
HH
TnMtns

Man, some of these trees are bigger around then cars and very old! I've found Bullets and shrapnel in some of them....then you get the Lame DUCK every once in awhile and its a piece of embedded Barbedwire :tongue3:

CMDiamonddawg · Jan 10, 2011

You have returned at last with some nice, Great stuff :headbang:

I want one of those plates ! Pics of first found to out of the ground are amazing ! 8) 8) Have a Great 2011 J man

dawg

Steve in PA · Jan 10, 2011

Nice digs Josh, congrats on the Breastplate!

VOL1266-X · Jan 10, 2011

CONGRATS Jiosh!! I received my American Digger Magazine today and saw your Spanish Two reale and 1864 Two Cent Coin pictured in the "Just Dug" section. WTG, Quiindy.

{Sentinel} · Jan 10, 2011

VOL1266-X said:
CONGRATS Jiosh!! I received my American Digger Magazine today and saw your Spanish Two reale and 1864 Two Cent Coin pictured in the "Just Dug" section. WTG, Quiindy.

INDEED, Congrats to you too Sir! I saw your A.V.C. button made the cover as well. I got mine too but you beat me to it in Congratulating you! :laughing9:

brnn53 · Jan 11, 2011

WTG Josh! Killer finds! Nice way to end and start a year!
Mike :icon_thumleft:

{Sentinel} · Jan 11, 2011

CMDiamonddawg said:
You have returned at last with some nice, Great stuff I want one of those plates ! Pics of first found to out of the ground are amazing ! 8) 8) Have a Great 2011 J man dawg

Thanks Dawg! This year is brand new and I foresee a plate somewhere in your future my friend. :icon_thumleft:

Steve in PA said:
Nice digs Josh, congrats on the Breastplate!

Thanks Steve my friend! Will I be seeing you at the upcoming DIV? You never know, we may end up diggin' side by side again :laughing9:

brnn53 said:
WTG Josh! Killer finds! Nice way to end and start a year!
Mike

KRAZYHORSES · Jan 11, 2011

nice find sentinel ! frozen in new england cant wait for spring good luck on a wonderful 2011 with your new detector scott

bookfisher · Jan 11, 2011

I love hunting woods, with the vast majority of my finds having come from woods. Also with woods hunting, there's usually very little modern trash, so when you get a nice 5-6 inch signal you know you're going to dig something old. Congrats on the finds, especially the Breast Plate. Long Island woods are almost as old as Virginia woods, but you have the advantage due to your Civil War history. There was very little military activity on Long Island, besides the Battle Of Long Island (which was in Brooklyn), and some small skirmishes during the Revolution. So I consider myself really lucky to have dug the circa 1815-1825 Militia Belt Plate a few years ago. Keep on hitting that site, especially the harder areas (brambles, fallen logs, ect.) and don't forget to bring your coil right up to around the small and large tree trunks. You'll be amazed how long you can continue to hunt a site you thought you hunted out. I can only imagine how much land you have to hunt down there.

joeyfresh · Jan 11, 2011

Wow! After seeing this post, I looked through your previous finds and I am floored. I have been addicted to Virginia history for years now and to see what you have been pulling out of our soil gets my blood pumping. Can't wait for your next post :icon_thumright: