What else was I to do ?

[steelheadwill]

Hi All,
Went to the Florist to order some bouquets, and was told it would be an hour or so before they were ready,
so...
I donned my boots and got down to the mud,
picked a few large brass plumbing pieces for the recycle,
a memorial cent worn to a square profile,
piece of a brass brooch or pin,
and a nice toy lead elephant.
A good hours work,
Elephant Token is next
HH to all

 

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[VOL1266-X]

Time well spent Herbie!! Wish I could find a big CW bullet carved like that elephant. HH, Quindy.

 

[allen]

that elephant is really cool !!

 

[txconservative]

sweeeeeeet

 

[mainer]

Good job Herbie. I like the elephant.

 

[MaineRelic]

One good keeper like that elephant in an hour defeninetly makes it time well spent doing what you want to do anyways ! I would guess it's early 20th century or a bit earlier ? Nice display piece ! MaineRelic

 

[Damon64]

Nice 'phant!

 

[mretrackr]

like the paco-derm......

dont chew on it..........


HH

mikeB

 

[Bank Runner]

 

[ivan salis]

is there a hole in its trunk? -- if so it might be a "smoker" type toy --a lit paper mini cigarette went in the rear end hole and smoke would come out of its trunk --if it is one of them. --

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

OK, everybody say it with me. . . HERBIE LIVES TO HUNT!

How many guys actually go to a florist . . . "to order some bouquets, and was told it would be an hour or so before they were ready, so..." and then decide to go detecting while they're waiting for their flowers!

How do get away with that kind of stuff anyway Herbie?
My wife would kill me if I did that!

Take care buddy,
Dave

 

[Eric Willoughby]

OK, everybody say it with me. . . HERBIE LIVES TO HUNT!

How many guys actually go to a florist . . . "to order some bouquets, and was told it would be an hour or so before they were ready, so..." and then decide to go detecting while they're waiting for their flowers!

How do get away with that kind of stuff anyway Herbie?
My wife would kill me if I did that!

Take care buddy,
Dave

It's simple Dave, YOU DON'T TELL HER!!

 

[hammered]

You Da Man Herbie . Dig when you can, where you can . Good finds mate .


hammered

 

[ivan salis]

remember most folks only know what you tell them --so if it might get you in hot water --shut up already * -- as the mob says --never confess to ANYTHING --- make them PROVE their case against you.

remember elephants do not ever forget a evil done to them (and so do most wives)

fine use of "down" time I'd say -- when I have to drive my wife to some of her doctors visits (which she insist I drive her to since she hates to drive ) --I in return rather than just wait "in the office" at several of them go to nearby spots and metal detect for the office visit time --when done she rings & I come to get her .

 

[traverdog]

Neat elephant.

 

[spitfire55]

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Now why would someone toss the elephant out in the mud nice save ! Sounds like your detector and boots are always accessible ..

 

[steelheadwill]

OK, everybody say it with me. . . HERBIE LIVES TO HUNT!

How many guys actually go to a florist . . . "to order some bouquets, and was told it would be an hour or so before they were ready, so..." and then decide to go detecting while they're waiting for their flowers!

How do get away with that kind of stuff anyway Herbie?
My wife would kill me if I did that!

Take care buddy,
Dave

Thanks for All your replies
My boots, detectors & extra Batteries (and clothes) are always packed
Never know when you'll get a few minutes to detect
Where I work, I'm never more than a minute or two from a site.
I think these urban/residential tidal flats were previously more attractive to swimming & recreation than they are today, lead toys are one of the more common finds here.
there is usually a layer of mud over sand, gravel, or clay. Maybe 100 years ago, they were nice beaches for children(and adults) to play.
No hole in this one's trunk Ivan :P
I generally don't 'tell all' about my detecting habits, it's all in a Days Work
HH to All!

 

[Nutriasub]

Love that elephant...Congrats!!


Cheers

 

[cntrydncr1]

love the elephant! congrats!