so.. Anyone going to the Galveston Beach Hunt? In November?

[rsc]

Nov 16th East Beach HH Gayle

 

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[sqwaby]

Who is sponsoring it? Whats it take to enter? Time?

 

[TexasDigger1]

Is HARC sponsoring this one? Can you post some more info? I'd like to make that one. I'm about an hour away. Thanks, John

 

[rsc]

YES it is sponsored by HARC. Go to WWW.texascouncil.com for info, under member hunts
$125 for all events / EARLY registration See you there .. HH Gayle

 

[coolpix9]

Newbie question

Gayle,
I have never been to an organized hunt. Does it become a greedy display of humanity ? Is it the kind of event to learn at or would searching on your own be a better learning experience. I have seen what happens when you let a busload of hungry people loose on a pizza buffet. If this is a similar event, I would probably wait for something milder. Thanks, Jim

 

[TexasDigger1]

Organized hunts are alot of fun, you have to rely on speed, go as fast as you can, finding as many coins/tokens, as you can. You are on your own, most targets will be found the first 10-15 minutes, then you can slow down to see if any deep stuff was planted. Try it, you'll like it, you will also meet alot of good people. If you ask someone for help during the hunt, you will probably be ignored since everyone is searching for the same thing. Remember, speed, speed, speed is how you will do good. John

 

[rsc]

I agree with Txdigger's comments. There is only one way to find out if this is for you, Try It.There is usually a good deal of space allotted. There might be one aggressive hunter, but everyone is moving at MAX pace.. Need a machine you are comfortable with, and a sand scoop. Beep, scoop, and move. Do not even look at your booty till you get a scoop full or time runs out. Kinda like gamblin , never count your finds till the dealin is done. Lotsa time later........ Last hunt I won a Garrett 250, a GOLD coin, a SILVER dollar, and 28 silver dimes. Not bad for the entry fees........... HH Gayle

 

[Joe(TX)]

..............NO OFFENSE BUT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT WIN BACK their entry fee!!! Especially at $125.00...........................I would rather take my chances just doing regular beach hunting by myself and mainly hunting for lost rings and jewelry!!..............Joe

 

[creskol]

Is the hunt still happening? I had heard that ..

.. with the havoc Ike caused and with the clean-up of the roads and beaches still underway, that the hunt probably wasn't going to happen.

 

[byron (tx)]

Yes, the Galveston HARC 27th annual Open Beach Hunt is still on as planned

Hello, I'm Byron Whitaker, HARC President. Yes, the Galveston HARC 27th annual Open Beach Hunt is still on as planned for
November 16, at Galveston's East Beach. Registration flyer available at www.texascouncil.net click on Member events.

HARC is extending the early entry deadline to Monday November 10 (our club’s meeting night). If anyone plans on registering the day of the hunt please let me know a few days in advance by phone or e-mail.

We’re adding Ike Eisenhower dollars , seated quarters, seated dimes, half dimes, and shield nickels to the “Dollars and Treasure Chests” hunt. Also adding some seated and Barber halves to the “Silver Halves” hunt.

Thanks,

byron_whitaker@yahoo.com
281-350-6958


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[rsc]

I just talked to Byron...THE HUNT IS ON.................tomorrow............. HH Gayle

 

[Shaw]

Thanks again for the invite Gayle. If I didn't have company this weekend I would make it out.

Have fun and take some pictures.

Jason

 

[rsc]

A GREAT time was had by all 50 or so participants. I ended up with a wide variety of Mercs, Roosies,Barber dimes, 1/2's, Dollars, and even a couple silver rounds.
I DID not make my entry fees back, unless you consider a beautiful day with a great group of nice people to be worth something. BUT I did come close.
For all that were there, I will see you guys and gals next hunt.
HH Gayle

 

[myelo1023]

A GREAT time was had by all 50 or so participants. I ended up with a wide variety of Mercs, Roosies,Barber dimes, 1/2's, Dollars, and even a couple silver rounds.
I DID not make my entry fees back, unless you consider a beautiful day with a great group of nice people to be worth something. BUT I did come close.
For all that were there, I will see you guys and gals next hunt.
HH Gayle

Gayle...post pics of those awesome finds!!!

 

[Shaw]

A GREAT time was had by all 50 or so participants. I ended up with a wide variety of Mercs, Roosies,Barber dimes, 1/2's, Dollars, and even a couple silver rounds.
I DID not make my entry fees back, unless you consider a beautiful day with a great group of nice people to be worth something. BUT I did come close.
For all that were there, I will see you guys and gals next hunt.
HH Gayle

Gayle...post pics of those awesome finds!!!

I agree, sounds like you guys had a good time. Thats all that counts

 

[Joe(TX)]

A GREAT time was had by all 50 or so participants. I ended up with a wide variety of Mercs, Roosies,Barber dimes, 1/2's, Dollars, and even a couple silver rounds.
I DID not make my entry fees back, unless you consider a beautiful day with a great group of nice people to be worth something. BUT I did come close.
For all that were there, I will see you guys and gals next hunt.
HH Gayle

Gayle...post pics of those awesome finds!!!

I agree, sounds like you guys had a good time. Thats all that counts

.......................................I think that the fees have gotten too high....................I remember when it only cost $50.00 to $60.00 to go to an organized treasure hunt! Now don't get me wrong ..............if you have never been to one .............you need to go to at least one! I lost most of my enthusiam for these hunts once my kids grew up and the passing of "Van" Van Fossen did not help!! I guess after attending several dozens of these type of hunts these hunts just grew old and complacent with me!! Glad everyone had fun...........but it is NOT for everyone........................Joe

 

[rsc]

Sorry to take so long to post, but ..... what can I say.........I did not include the silver rounds, but this is the bulk of the goodies.....Thanks for looking..HH Gayle

 

[myelo1023]

Sorry to take so long to post, but ..... what can I say.........I did not include the silver rounds, but this is the bulk of the goodies.....Thanks for looking..HH Gayle

Ah man...that is AWESOME!! Wonder how many washed up from the hurricane!

 

[rsc]

NONE All were planted for the hunt. I have hunted the beach 5 or 6 times since Ike, and have not found any old coins. But I did find 1 nice silver rinr on the second hunt, around 9-27... HH Gayle

 

[myelo1023]

NONE All were planted for the hunt. I have hunted the beach 5 or 6 times since Ike, and have not found any old coins. But I did find 1 nice silver rinr on the second hunt, around 9-27... HH Gayle

Shaw and I hunted Boliver briefly after the hurricane, but it was so loaded w/junk, the detectors were going nuts. We gave up! Now, I wonder how many coins ya'll LEFT there!!!! Do they do a count to see if everything was recovered, or make their own "treasure map" to find the left overs after the event? i can picture people running around like a Easter Egg hunt!!!