Refined

[Monty]

This morning dodging rain storms Burdie and I hunted the refinery for a couple of hours. It was kinda' wet but the ground was soft. We didn't hit the big jack pot but we know it is there. The area is so big it's just a matter of time and diligence before we find those elusive silver coins. Today I found a small sterling silver child's ring with a bright blue fake stone at about 6" behind the only structure still standing. A few feet more and I dug up a 1936 wheatie in fair shape at about 8". I also got a zinc cent, some can slaw and several pieces of a little die cast red truck of some kind along with some junque and crappe'. I was using my ACE 250 since my Safari is still in the shop. I think the goodies are a bit deeper but I need a deeper seeking detector than the ACE to find it. It's one of those deals where I just know it's there. Burdie found a vintage cap gun and some brass fittings among other things, but we just didn't hit the mother lode. At least we got out even with the rain and got some dig time in. It had been a while for both of us and we feel like an addict getting a fix. I don't have pictures of the little ring as my grandaughter won't take it off long enough, and I think most of you have seen a wheat cent. If and when I find the good stuff I will post all the finds, but now I'm just on idle. Monty

 

[72cheyenne]

Glad to here you and Burdie are getting out. Sounds like it is going to be a good spot! Sure would like to give my Etrac a spin there. Your only a couple of hours away from me. hint, hint

 

[Monty]

Being a refinery it is hard to get permissioon just for me let alone someone else. There are environmental issues as well as safety restrictions. I had to jump through hoops to get a second person in. So, sorry as much as I would like I can't bring guests. Ordinarily when I find a good spot I don't advertise it but in this case there is a very high security concern and lots of guards prevent "claim jumping". I think Homeland Security even has something to do with it? Monty

 

[72cheyenne]

Being a refinery it is hard to get permissioon just for me let alone someone else. There are environmental issues as well as safety restrictions. I had to jump through hoops to get a second person in. So, sorry as much as I would like I can't bring guests. Ordinarily when I find a good spot I don't advertise it but in this case there is a very high security concern and lots of guards prevent "claim jumping". I think Homeland Security even has something to do with it? Monty

No worries and I understand. I would never "claim jump" anyone either. Just glad to see my neighbors getting out and finding some goodies.

 

[Monty]

72 Cheyenne, I am not accusing you of claim jumping, and I am sorry if I sounded that way. It doesn't always come out like it is meant. I made the claim jumper statement tongue in cheek and now I realize how it must have looked to some. Very sorry. I commented to Burdie that the site woud be a tremendous place to hold a Tnet members hunt, but that it would never be approved. Just wish I could invite a few if nothing else 'cause it is a big area and it will take me forever to cover just part of it. M nty

 

[mikewaz]

Nice finds so far Monty!
Looks like you're in for a good time there.
Good Luck!
Mike

 

[warsawdaddy]

Goodluck guys!It must be nice to be in the oil business?Hope you get the Safari back soon.Maybe the Silver umax?

 

[allen]

keep hammering that site !!

 

[thrillathahunt]

Hey Monty,

Why don't you try your 1280X...that'll get that silver. That way you can even hunt in the rain.

 

[spartacus53]

WTG I'd be hitting that site again soon and find the silver. As for the Ace 250, you know you can get a larger search coil to go deeper. I just got one from Kellyco 14" x 10", but it is quite a bit heavier than the standard coil.

 

[Burdie]

Monty is right security is very tight there. I found out because Monty made me get in a duffel bag. He liked to never got me out once we got in. I did find a 1916 wheat. I have a silver drought that would make Texas drought look like a rainforest. I sure had a great time just hunting with you Monty.

I must add that Monty's bed and breakfest is the best in Oklahoma. The chef is top of the line in his culinary expertise.
Thanks Monty. PS try the apple pie desert it is to die for.

Burdie

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Keep searching it's there! Sorry about the Safari

 

[Monty]

We've found a silver quarter, a silver ring and two early wheat cents, so I know we just haven't put the coil in the right spots yet. I keep getting signals at 10" or better, so I guessI'd better start digging them too. I just hate to dig a foot deep and find a rusty nail though! I am thinking that when the houses and buildings were removed they may have hauled in some fill dirt as the place is perfetly level. But again, it runs right along the river and the land is pretty flat along there anyway. So? I'm still looking for some air photos of the early days. Monty