Taking up the hobby

[OldCrazyLarry]

I found these as a young lad back in the 1950s in the cornfields of Washington Bottom, along the Ohio River, just south of Parkersburg, WV and have kept them ever since. Now, I'm a retired Police Captain in my mid sixties with some time on my hands and have decided to try to add to my meager collection by taking up the hobby and perhaps meeting a few interesting people along the way. I have enjoyed reading the posts in this forum and seeing the pictures posted. There appears to be some very knowledgeable people here that are willing to help and encourage a beginner.

 

[badandy]

First off Welcome! Hope you find lots of artifacts and have fun doing so. I see some nice stuff there and dandy little celt. Hope to see some finds from you soon.
badandy

 

[ohioriver hunter]

I found these as a young lad back in the 1950s in the cornfields of Washington Bottom, along the Ohio River, just south of Parkersburg, WV and have kept them ever since. Now, I'm a retired Police Captain in my mid sixties with some time on my hands and have decided to try to add to my meager collection by taking up the hobby and perhaps meeting a few interesting people along the way. I have enjoyed reading the posts in this forum and seeing the pictures posted. There appears to be some very knowledgeable people here that are willing to help and encourage a beginner.

Welcome Larry. I hunt the river area too.There still is plenty left for you to find too I,m sure.I,m not sure where washington bottom is,but have hunted many Ohio river bottoms and hilltops. I,m looking forward to see what you find. Congratulatios on the retirement and happy huntin Jeff

 

[Neanderthal]

Howdy Larry! Looks like you have a good start already, those are some pretty nice finds. There are still alot more out there to be had, and I wish you luck in your hunting.

 

[coalfire]

Very nice photos! Welcome Larry! My name is Stan Self and I am from Moorefield WV in the eastern panhandle. Maybe someday we can get together to hunt? Best of luck,
~Z~

 

[pickaway]

You might consider joining the ASO. Archaeological society of Ohio.
its 25 bucks a year you get 4 issues of Ohio Archaeology plus they have local chapter meetings I have met some real nice ppl thru this & a few places to hunt.Also they have yearly meetings and you get a nice official member card.Good luck on your hunts.

 

[pickaway]

Duh that is if you live in or near Ohio i guess.

 

[fossis]

Welcome back to the hobby, & Treasure-Net.

Fossis...............

 

[Neanderthal]

Duh that is if you live in or near Ohio i guess.

Doesn't matter where you're from. I'm in Oklahoma and was suscribed to ASO (along with another orgs).

 

[Cannonman17]

Welcome! Some of the best looking artifacts that I have ever seen in my life have been Ohio river valley finds... can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

[Johnny X]

Welcome welcome! It looks like you have an Eye for artifacts! I can't wait to see what you find!

Best of luck and Happy hunting!

xstevenx