Still enjoying our time in Missouri

azdirtdigger · Feb 25, 2018

Well, I still haven't had any luck finding a local to hunt with. The good news is the weather today was finally nice and I am still finding good coins. I went back to the area that has already produced silver and an IH. It didn't disappoint. I found a 1917 merc, a 1890 IH, half a dozen wheaties, a Washington Masonic Memorial token dated May 12, 1932, a Red Goose shoes token, and a Kennedy half.

junkhunt · Feb 25, 2018

What part of Missouri you in?

azdirtdigger · Feb 25, 2018

St. Roberts area

thrifty76now · Feb 25, 2018

Missouri has been good hunting for you,great finds indeed.

Professor of Engineering · Feb 25, 2018

Congratualtions on the nice coin shooting! :occasion14:

Ogre1190 · Feb 25, 2018

Great job! 🙌 Look at the patina on that IH...wow.

washingtonian · Feb 25, 2018

Whoa, nice haul! Looks like you need to visit Missouri more often. Keep it coming!

cambria09 · Feb 25, 2018

Hello azdirtdigger. Thise are very good finds 'ya got there. That is my kinda road trip.

I would like to take my show on the road too someday. I assume you are winging it re site selection...any suggestions on how to find sites in uncharted terrain?

Thanks for the post and Good Luck out there. C9

azdirtdigger · Feb 25, 2018

cambria09 said:
Hello azdirtdigger. Thise are very good finds 'ya got there. That is my kinda road trip.

I would like to take my show on the road too someday. I assume you are winging it re site selection...any suggestions on how to find sites in uncharted terrain?

Thanks for the post and Good Luck out there. C9

I use google maps/earth. Research areas online ahead of time. I use the forums to try to find locals to hunt with (with varying success). Try to find Sanborn or other old maps when I can find them online. I also talk to anyone I can who might have local info or site to hunt. If I see someone detecting I stop and visit. I have met some great people and have had some good hunts this way, even with a couple forum members here. Our travels are mapped out for most of the year, and I am researching moths out.
I hope you make it out on the road, if that is what you want. I know the wife and I really enjoy the lifestyle.

junkhunt · Feb 26, 2018

Far away from me.

Trezurehunter · Feb 26, 2018

Looks like you made some nice finds. I like that Masonic Memorial token.

jimzz977 · Feb 26, 2018

Nice hunt it look like you having fun ,congrats on your finds

Roundness · Feb 26, 2018

Nice coins. Keep after it, you will find a partner. Congrats

azdirtdigger · Feb 27, 2018

Back out to that area today. Picked up a 1952 Rosie and a couple more wheaties. It's nice to find silver on most outings. I'm not use to that.

azdirtdigger · Feb 27, 2018

jimzz977 said:
Nice hunt it look like you having fun ,congrats on your finds

Thanks Jimmy, definitely having a good time. Can't compare to the great find you started the year with. Hope your hot streak continues all year!

LI Tom · Feb 27, 2018

Do you travel all year long or do you have a home base?

azdirtdigger · Feb 27, 2018

LI Tom said:
Do you travel all year long or do you have a home base?

We actually sold the house and bought a motorhome. We spend about half our time volunteering and a half traveling. We have volunteered at state parks, fish hatcheries, wild life refuges etc.. We have done light house tours in Oregon, helped with nature educational programs for 4th graders at a wildlife refuge in Texas, we also volunteered at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque last year. We have a blast and meet great people. Metal detecting is a perfect hobby for this lifestyle.