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dfxer · Aug 25, 2009

A couple weeks ago there was a posting by Dan who lives near Portland Maine, he posted a large cent which is a very cool find but it's cool to me because where I live in St. Pete Fl. the history just isn't old enough for finds like that, and I was about to make a trip to Auburn Maine. So I emailed him and asked where I could go without getting in trouble, he responded with we will set something up and left me his number. I called one night and he told me, him and a friend were going out the next day and I was welcome to go along. We met at a gas station and I was introduced to Dan and Justin. Justin suggested I leave my car at his house and ride with them, and off we went for 7 hours or so, to three different places. This turned out to be one of my greatest days of detecting I found some good things and met two great people. I have to say this I am 50 which means I am more than 20 years older then these two guys, and it didn't matter they were just good friendly people. At one place I found a 1920 walking half almost right away, of course I was excited and started to walk to where Justin was but they were already up on a hill so I decided to wait, and went back to where I found the half rechecked the hole and to my suprise there still was a strong signal and I dug a 41 washington in the same hole. With that I went to where they were to show them and they were just as excited as I was. I hope they see this post just so I can say
THANKS AGAIN.
These two guys have decided to dedicate their lives to retiring from the Navy, so everyone hats to them. These are the kind of people we are proud of. I am posting some pics of the finds I hope they come out good. This was a trip I won't forget.

tymcmurray · Aug 25, 2009

Great recoveries.
Good friends.
Welcome!

vision quest · Aug 25, 2009

Congrats! Friendship is the best find of all! GO NAVY!

Fr3nchy27 · Aug 25, 2009

Hey there dfxer, I just want to say thanks for the great post. I was extremely happy that Dan and I were able to take you to a couple of spots and they were able to produce yet again. You made some great finds and that will be a hunt I will remember for a long time. Thanks so much for going with us. It was a blast. Again, great digs!

Justin

mcmich · Aug 25, 2009

I wanna go out east......

Dan32981 · Aug 25, 2009

Dfxer,

Im happy we were able to get together for a hunt with Fr3nchy27, while you were up here visiting, and im even more happier that you made some outstanding finds, that walking liberty half and quarter were awesome, as well as that toy lead horse! Thanks for all the great compliments and i wish you the best in the future. Keep your detectory to the ground, and Happy Dirt Fishing! Keep in touch!

-Dan

spartacus53 · Aug 25, 2009

Welcome to T-net and thanks for posting your story and finds. I find this to be a most friendly site and a great bunch of helpful guys. I am hoping to meet up with one in the very near future when I head on down to VA. That trip north paid off for you too :icon_thumleft:

allen · Aug 25, 2009

welcome to treasurenet :hello:

wtg on that sweet silver :thumbsup:

and the relics are cool also :thumbsup:

kimsdad · Aug 26, 2009

Great post! :thumbsup:

Awesome finds!!! :thumbsup:

Yet another big silver sees the light of day!

Excellent hospitality, Justin & Dan!!! :icon_king:

jgas · Aug 26, 2009

Nice Post guys! That is the way it's supposed to be. Good times, new friends and great digs. Nice going. jgas

lucky d · Aug 26, 2009

good ole northern hospitality....maine the way life should be...i'm an auburn native and look forward to a hunt back home sometime in the near future...cool finds....hh

dfxer · Aug 26, 2009

Wow it was pretty cool to come from work and read all these responses I hope everyone gets the chance to meet someone new it really makes the adventure worth it.
Dan and Justin good luck in the future.

cntrydncr1 · Aug 26, 2009

great finds! that is what I love about this hobby and the forums. Anywhere I go, I get online and have instant friends! congrats

ivan salis · Aug 26, 2009

good fellowship --nice finds doesn't get much better

bangorguy · Aug 26, 2009

hello "dfxer" great finds! just wanted to welcome you to maine. i am in bangor maine i love the metal detecting here to it is real good, and the people are very nice as well. i am from calif but i met my wife here 25 years ago so i have been here every since, but i just wanted to say i am glade you had such a good time metal detecting here, maybe next time i might meet up with you guys sounds like alot of fun you guys had. "god bless" ben.

extractor · Aug 26, 2009

Welcome to Tnet !
Congrats on the digs.
And great hospitality by some cool members.

crazyjarhead · Sep 24, 2009

WTG Dan on volunteering your time to a complete stranger. Glad you were able to find some cool finds and relics. Nice Half Dollar

ivan salis · Sep 24, 2009

well with florida only becoming part of "america" in 1821 * early american coinage prior to that is very hard to find here -- while it was part of the "british colonies" when england owned it from 1763 to 1783 ( from before and during the war to the very end of the war for "american" independance) -- however being it stayed "british" loyal --it did not become part of "america" at the time and britian returned it to spain from whom they had gotten it from.

as a plus however --old spanish silver which was oftened used as the money of the day in the colonies due to shortages of british coinage abounds in florida.