Kurios1
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- FEMA REGION 5 North Central Illinois
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- Nokta Impact Whites DFX 300 & M6 Matrix, Minelab Explorer II (2), Makro Red Racer & Racer 2, Garrett AT Pro.
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- All Treasure Hunting
Howdy Folks. Went out for some much needed therapy this evening along the scenic Rock River outside of Dixon, Illinois. Probably one of my favorite places to hunt. Darn nice views. I worked the river bank break and did pretty well for me. I had to wade through many pull tabs and lead sinkers but managed a nice old 1911 Philadelphia mint Barber dime. Been a coons age since I dug a Barber. Not sure how old coons get so maybe not a good reference. I got my third 1929 Philly minted Wheat penny this year. A good year for 1929's from Philly. As the sun was setting I dug what I was almost beginning to hope was a trime out of the sand along the shore. I couldn't make it out until I got home and used my 10X cheater loops. It's a tiny brass thingy with the word "World" on it and an image of a gentleman riding an old time bicycle. Anyone have a clue as to what it is please chime in. I dug probably my oldest Jefferson Nickel and it was a good 8 or 9 inches deep. I thought for certain it was a V when I first saw it. I hunted until after sundown and managed to get locked into the park. It has automatic gates that close at 9:00 o'clock. I had to drive around through some pine trees to get out. 
The Park District lets folks stay in this park until 11:00 p.m. I stayed until 10:30 and called it a wonderful cool evening. I did run into the Park Ranger again and confessed my getting locked in and driving through the pine trees to get out. He showed me the little switchboard thingy where you can call the sheriffs department and they will remotely open the gate to let you out. He also said please do not drive through the pine trees anymore.
He's a great guy and I am glad I am creating a relationship of sorts with him. He trusts me and even gave me his business card and said if I spot any "suspicious" characters to call him. I mentioned me being out in the park alone with my green LED headlamp swinging a shafted thing and digging holes at night seems kinda' suspicious to me.
Anyhow had a great night and got a few cool older items. Thanks for stopping by. Kurios1
The Park District lets folks stay in this park until 11:00 p.m. I stayed until 10:30 and called it a wonderful cool evening. I did run into the Park Ranger again and confessed my getting locked in and driving through the pine trees to get out. He showed me the little switchboard thingy where you can call the sheriffs department and they will remotely open the gate to let you out. He also said please do not drive through the pine trees anymore. He's a great guy and I am glad I am creating a relationship of sorts with him. He trusts me and even gave me his business card and said if I spot any "suspicious" characters to call him. I mentioned me being out in the park alone with my green LED headlamp swinging a shafted thing and digging holes at night seems kinda' suspicious to me. Anyhow had a great night and got a few cool older items. Thanks for stopping by. Kurios1Amazon Forum Fav 👍
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