***MY 2007 HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2007***

[B|lker]

Modern Miner I can only dream of topping your finds, everything looks so great.
Maybe one of these days i`ll finally meet you face to face instead of the private message thingy.
Keep posting, so us beginners can continue to drool

 

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[civilman1]

MM....As soon as I'm finished with my Lil' Man I'll give you a shout.I'm sure we can work something out.I Still love it every time I look at it.You Da Man!!!!!!

 

[ModernMiner]

You da man MM! Great year and post! You've got some really nice finds there
HH!
TBGO

WTG Doug,
Nice to see all the loot together in one post and a good look back at the past year, which was obviously a great one for you. Congrats on the finds, have a great 08.
HH
Glenn

Great finds and it has been a pleasure reading your posts
and comments since I've been a member.
May your new year be even better.

MM....As soon as I'm finished with my Lil' Man I'll give you a shout.I'm sure we can work something out.I Still love it every time I look at it.You Da Man!!!!!!

Modern Miner I can only dream of topping your finds, everything looks so great.
Maybe one of these days i`ll finally meet you face to face instead of the private message thingy.
Keep posting, so us beginners can continue to drool

Thanks everyone. It has been a real thrill to be on this site this year. I've learned so much, and enjoy seeing everyones finds. It really is amazing what is buried in the dirt. People at work just can't believe it. I've converted two guys at work into MDers already.
When they saw me come back from one of our gravel parking lots at work with about $10 in clad one day at lunch, they were hooked.
-Doug-

 

[topdog]

Awesome year my friend, my next year be as productive as this past year. Happy Holidays and good hunting.

 

[Gilligan]

Awesome finds! You are doing great. I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My Dad passed in 1994, and it is really hard I know. Take care and good luck hunting that Cary area! Bryan

 

[ModernMiner]

Awesome finds! You are doing great. I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My Dad passed in 1994, and it is really hard I know. Take care and good luck hunting that Cary area! Bryan

Thanks Bryan.

 

[Boobydoo]

You go girl!! ahh ohh errr, WTG MM!!! Sorry couldn't help myself.

What a great display of finds you have scooped up this year.
Such a great variety of treasures!! Congrats big time buddy.

I guess I need to post my trinkets now too... and my ChuckECheese Goldies ...lol.

I think my three faves are
the Spanish 8 reale - AWESOME!!
the little cannon - SWEET
and of course, the Goldie nugget ring - SCHAAAAWING!

It's cool we both found a ring like that. They are both cool rings!

Thanks for sharing and hope you can get out a couple more times in 2007
and I'll be watching your digs in 2008.

Best of luck dude!

Your friend
Bobby

 

[civilman1]

PM's Out MM.....I still love it,and Yes you are still the Man.

 

[Captn SE]

Doug, you've had a fantastic year!! You are a very well-rounded(I don't mean physically ) hunter...coins, tokens, buttons, CW relics, jewelry...you've got it all, my friend.

I just know you're going to have a great year in '08...old wilvers for sure. Thanks for all your support, not to mention all the humor you bring to Tnet. You make this forum more exciting and interesting. 8) I need my Doug-a-licious fix!!! Hahahahaa...

Happy Holidays,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[ModernMiner]

You go girl!! ahh ohh errr, WTG MM!!! Sorry couldn't help myself.
What a great display of finds you have scooped up this year.
Such a great variety of treasures!! Congrats big time buddy.
I guess I need to post my trinkets now too... and my ChuckECheese Goldies ...lol.
I think my three faves are
the Spanish 8 reale - AWESOME!!
the little cannon - SWEET
and of course, the Goldie nugget ring - SCHAAAAWING!
It's cool we both found a ring like that. They are both cool rings!
Thanks for sharing and hope you can get out a couple more times in 2007
and I'll be watching your digs in 2008.
Best of luck dude!
Your friend
Bobby

LMAO!!!
Thanks Buddy.
If you post up your trinkets, you'll need a WIDE lens to fit them all in.
Have a great 08'.
-Doug-

 

[ModernMiner]

PM's Out MM.....I still love it,and Yes you are still the Man.

Thanks Civil.
My wife is still wondering if I am the MAN, after that dress episode.
-Doug-

 

[ModernMiner]

Doug, you've had a fantastic year!! You are a very well-rounded(I don't mean physically ) hunter...coins, tokens, buttons, CW relics, jewelry...you've got it all, my friend.

I just know you're going to have a great year in '08...old wilvers for sure. Thanks for all your support, not to mention all the humor you bring to Tnet. You make this forum more exciting and interesting. 8) I need my Doug-a-licious fix!!! Hahahahaa...

Happy Holidays,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Thanks Big Dan.
I only wish I could dig silver like you. Keep up those videos in 08'. They are a fun to watch. I need to learn how to do that myself.
Looking forward to a record season from you next year.
Happy holidays,
Doug-a-rita

 

[silverfreak]

Well all you TN Folks out there in Treasure Land. Here are the highlights of my year. I was hoping to find my first Barber coin before year end, but so such luck. No silver seated, standing, walking, or crawling yet either. I did find a few nice coins though, and a ton of other goodies. I can't post it all, but below are some of my nicer 2007 finds.
I have learned a lot about my machine this year, and love to get out to MD as much as possible.
The experiences have been wonderful, the wealth of knowledge here has been unbelievable, and the TN members are FANTASTIC. I just want to say "THANKS" to all of you for your support this year. When my Dad passed away in August, I truly think it was this hobby and you great folks that got me through that tough time. I hope everyone has a great holiday season, and an awesome 2008 MD season.

O.K., enough of that mushy stuff. Here we go:

COINS
Pictured are my IH pennies, Buff Nickels (1 war time nickel), silver quarters, and silver dimes (mostly Mercs).
My two best coins were:
*A late 1700's counterfeit Carolus Spanish silver piece of 8 reale. (Thanks Don for the ID)
*A key date 1868 IH penny.

BUTTONS
What I lacked in coin finds, I made up in old buttons.
I dug over 60+ old buttons ranging from the late 1700's to early 1900's. Most were 1800's.
One of my favorites was an 1812 era button with "Strong Forever" on the back mark. (Thanks PBK & Warren Tice for the ID)

CIVIL WAR
I did fairly well with the assortment of bullets, musket balls, relics, and buttons.
My favorite two CW pieces are:
*Eagle sword belt plate. (Thanks Josh for the ID)
*6 lb. Bormann cannon ball piece (Thanks Josh for the ID)

Tags / Tokens / Keys

RELICS
Some of the larger ones pictured, but too many to post.

TOYS and TOT LOT TRINKETS
My favorites were the cannon and the 1940's lead soldier (medic).
I'm still taking the training course from BDoo on playground MDing.

JEWELRY
I did pretty good on gold and diamond rings this year. I sold a couple to fund my MD hobby, but they are pictured here too.
My favorite two jewelry pieces were:
*A 1930's deco look 18k white gold and 6 diamond ring. Found on a farm.
*A large 10k gold nugget and 7 diamond ring. Found on a playground.

Thanks for looking everyone.
MM
-Doug-

Congrats on a great year MM. Great displays and great pics. I need to get my year end post up too. Good luck next year and keep the posts coming.

 

[bootybay]

Doug,
well I aint giving up till the fat lady sings...and she ain't a singing yet... so I will still go out till the ground freezes, considering I started detecting late in the year..but hey, I am improving and ain't doing bad.. you did fantastic...please dont tell me you sold that lovely beautiful antique diamond ring,I love that...antique jewelry is my weakness.

 

[xlt nh]

MAN what a year YOU HAD!!! Some great finds that make me want to shovel the snow away and grab a pick-axe!

I hope next year brings just as much to your table....

Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Hank 8)

 

[ModernMiner]

Doug,
well I aint giving up till the fat lady sings...and she ain't a singing yet... so I will still go out till the ground freezes, considering I started detecting late in the year..but hey, I am improving and ain't doing bad.. you did fantastic...please dont tell me you sold that lovely beautiful antique diamond ring,I love that...antique jewelry is my weakness.

Booty,
The fat lady (me) hasn't sang yet. I still have a few weeks left to go this year, but thought I'd do my post while I had a minute. I would love to score that elusive Barber coin before year end.
Yes, I sold that beautiful old ring, and I've regretted it ever since. It was a one of a kind, and the company is still in business today. They do custom jewelry, and still had the design drawing from the 1930's that they sent me a copy of. Now I'm really feeling sick.
Good luck out there.
-Doug-

 

[Bavaria Mike]

You had a good year MM, congrats! Mike

 

[LI Tom]

Most excellent finds MM!!!I really like that belt plate and your great assortment of buttons.I found my first old military button last month and I want more!

 

[ModernMiner]

Most excellent finds MM!!!I really like that belt plate and your great assortment of buttons.I found my first old military button last month and I want more!

Tom,
They certainly are addicting. I love old buttons!
-MM-

 

[Natman]

Hey MM, congrats on all the nice finds..nice pics also, I feel like I'm looking at a display case in a museum.

Thanks for chiming in to my posts and encouraging me as well..it was a year of memorable finds.

I hope '08 is a good year for you with more great discoveries.

Nat