Talking to people in the area really works- Cool spot and a forgotten cemetary

[Bev]

So I was driving up and down a semi-rural road yesterday just trying to catch something interesting and as I came out of a dead end road, I notice a guy across the street standing in his driveway giving me what I thought was the evil eye. I thought, great, this guy's gonna call a cop on me. So I tackled it head on and drove right up to him. Used my big stupid grin then told him I wasn't looking for trouble, just a place to metal detect. Come to find out he was just admiring my Jeep (I have a restored 1979 AMC/Jeep 2 door Cherokee) Anyway, we started chatting and he told me that down the road there was a store and gas station in the woods that shut down in the 40's or 50's. I went to scout out the location to see if it was worth finding the owner and sure enough, there really was about 3-4 foundations, old big trees, a beautiful dry creek bed, bottle dumps, etc. I only stayed about 10 minutes but definitely one to get permission to check out. (Good shot at getting permission- I went to school with the guy that owns 88 acres of land!)
On the way out, I noticed a stone sticking up, then noticed two more in a perfect row next to it. They were almost completely buried. I thought, no way. I swept away some debris and it was a grave stone that had barely legible initials and was dated, "D July 9 1776". I don't know why I was in such awe, maybe because it was unexpected and I was a little sad that these people were just out there forgotten.
If I can get permission, I'll bring my camera along. Maybe he can give me some history and I can find out the family name eventually!

 

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[m bryan]

The store and gas station area sounds promiseing. Good luck!

 

[liftloop]

good luck, I smell a Merck coming your way

 

[TerryC]

Take a weedeater along! The places others missed because the weeds were too long will "reap" rewards. Oh, I love this stuff! TTC

 

[Bev]

I have to say that except for the beach once in a while, I have never-ever seen anyone metal detecting. I don't think it's very popular here where I am so I guess I'm pretty lucky! This particular area doesnt need too much weed wacking but it's a great idea for sure!

 

[NoNeck]

Take a weedeater along! The places others missed because the weeds were too long will "reap" rewards. Oh, I love this stuff! TTC

Funny you mention taking a weed wacker cause I was planning to do that when I go looking for celler hoes.

 

[TerryC]

Take a weedeater along! The places others missed because the weeds were too long will "reap" rewards. Oh, I love this stuff! TTC

Funny you mention taking a weed wacker cause I was planning to do that when I go looking for celler hoes.

The weedeater idea goes back a little ways. Actually, two "old farts", long past their prime, were brainstorming one day, trying to think of ideas no one else has tried. Both were almost deaf so they had to shout. One asked, "What can I take along to up my chances tomorrow"? His partner replied, "Take Wee Eaterman (another club member)with you". So the next day he stopped at Ace and bought a weedeater, man. (that's what I heard, anyways) TTC

 

[Bev]

That story is awesome!
I didnt get to go see my old friend from school yet but possibly today. I'll leave my card with a note. He's going to call me back all ready to tell me he doesnt want to sell it, etc since I'm a Realtor, so he's going to be surprised when I say DON'T! (unless he sells it to me!)