Looks like Ive joined the "Texas Navy".

Old River · Nov 16, 2008

Looks like I've joined the "Texas Navy".

Almost got enough Texas navy buttons to make my own coat. I was just sitting around this afternoon, and the fever hit. I grabbed my detector, and went to the woods. It was almost dark by the time I got there. My first signal was made with three minutes after I got started. I couldn't believe my eyes when another Texas Navy button rolled out.

myelo1023 · Nov 17, 2008

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Old River said:
Almost got enough Texas navy buttons to make my own coat. I was just sitting around this afternoon, and the fever hit. I grabbed my detector, and went to the woods. It was almost dark by the time I got there. My first signal was made with three minutes after I got started. I couldn't believe my eyes when another Texas Navy button rolled out.

Okay, your in Texas, I'm in Texas...you find all this good stuff...I find nearly squat! Care to have a "hunting buddy"? Where the heck are you

(what part of Texas)

Old River · Nov 17, 2008

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Thanks for the comment. I was just pure lucky to find this place to hunt on. It took me over 30 yrs. to get permission to get on this place. The owner of the property was one that let no one on his place. I deer hunted on his land for years, and finally became good friends with him. He ask me if I had a detector, and when I said yes I got permission to hunt his entire place. There are about eight home sites on this place, and a Republic of Texas Camp site. I got weak in the knees when he ask me to hunt all these places when ever I wanted to. He would not let anyone else on it except me. He pass away a couple of months ago, but his wife still lets me hunt the place, and no one else. I just feel blessed to have this location to hunt, and be so close to my house. I live close to Anahuac Tx. where a lot went on in those days. There are a few parks around her that also has a lot of history, where a person can spend a day hunting. Best of luck to you, and good hunting.

myelo1023 · Nov 17, 2008

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Old River said:
Thanks for the comment. I was just pure lucky to find this place to hunt on. It took me over 30 yrs. to get permission to get on this place. The owner of the property was one that let no one on his place. I deer hunted on his land for years, and finally became good friends with him. He ask me if I had a detector, and when I said yes I got permission to hunt his entire place. There are about eight home sites on this place, and a Republic of Texas Camp site. I got weak in the knees when he ask me to hunt all these places when ever I wanted to. He would not let anyone else on it except me. He pass away a couple of months ago, but his wife still lets me hunt the place, and no one else. I just feel blessed to have this location to hunt, and be so close to my house. I live close to Anahuac Tx. where a lot went on in those days. There are a few parks around her that also has a lot of history, where a person can spend a day hunting. Best of luck to you, and good hunting.

Anahuac is not far really. how did you fare from the storm? Maybe the parks still hold some finds. Good luck and contrats on the site and the finds!

Old River · Nov 17, 2008

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No its not very far. In July I'm going to try to display all my finds in the founders day for our area. Its a celebration for the history of this area. I've got a lot of thing that I have found from this area that they want me to display. I'll be really proud to show them off. It will be on display for about three days. If you would like to drop by, and see what I have. Old River Winfree founders day, at the community building. I believe its around July 24th that it starts.
We fared the storm good. Had some minor damage, and four trees down.

texan connection · Nov 17, 2008

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How bout posting your collection on Tnet! What a Treat, take your time, make it a story I bet it would make it to best of T Net

Old River · Nov 17, 2008

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My collection has been posted on t-net. Most of it in today finds. You will have to go over several pages to lacate them. In My collections I have part of the display posted.

myelo1023 · Nov 17, 2008

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Old River said:
No its not very far. In July I'm going to try to display all my finds in the founders day for our area. Its a celebration for the history of this area. I've got a lot of thing that I have found from this area that they want me to display. I'll be really proud to show them off. It will be on display for about three days. If you would like to drop by, and see what I have. Old River Winfree founders day, at the community building. I believe its around July 24th that it starts.
We fared the storm good. Had some minor damage, and four trees down.

I'd LOVE to come. Let me know for sure when you'll have your display set up and I'll come say "hi". probably bring my nephew (shaw) with me.

Old River · Nov 17, 2008

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Will be looking forward to meeting you,and Shaw. I will post it before it starts, and let you know.

Bavaria Mike · Nov 18, 2008

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Nice button and the site sounds awesome! Good luck and HH, Mike

N.J.THer · Nov 18, 2008

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Old River,
If I enlist in your Texas Navy will I get a button

Great finds...keep them coming.
NJ

BuckleBoy · Nov 18, 2008

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I don't know why this one didn't make the Banner, considering you have most of the KNOWN examples of this button in your collection!

Incredible.

rmptr · Nov 18, 2008

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Nice finds!

I'm gonna have to read about the Texas Navy, now.

rmptr

Third Wave · Nov 18, 2008

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Read "Lone Star Navy"

Great book on the history of the Texas Navy.

Old River · Nov 18, 2008

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Went out again today, but no buttons this time. Did find a few relics. Will post them maybe tomorrow.