George Kinsey

I was 36 and I to bought many fishing rods and every new detector model that came out. The relics and coins are still out there to be found if you travel those old back roads. Good luck.

In my case what's your opinion? I say not!

One Of My Digging Buddies. I Call Him Hercules. He digs my Bird Feeder.

Found a lot of relics and coins with this one. A George Payne Design.

Day Dreaming It was 1987 and I'm working the many clearing sites in Centreville Virginia. These were some of the many confederate buttons I found there.

A Closeup Of My Dug 64th Regiment

I found my reference book. It's titled The French Army in America During the American Revolution. All fought at Yorktown. The regiments are as follows: 7,13,16,17,18,26,34,41,64,68,70,74,84,85,89,104 and Navy. The 64th Suisse were Volunteers with Count Rochambeau. They were of Swiss National origin. They were in the Artillery. More to follow.

I dug the French Navy and the 64th near Williamsburg on private land. I collected the others. based on a book I have that discusses French Regiments in Virginia with backmark photos. I know the French passed by my house in 1788 after the Rev. War. during the Campaign of 1788. Thanks.

Some Of My Frenchies Rev. War with a rare French Navy.

I used during field testing.

Yes.

You are correct.

Some "Snakes" Snuck Into My House No worry they are non-venomous.

Same old story. Just a different day.

The Lighter Side Of Our Hobby So true.

I would have thought you would dig a 2-piece California buckle in the gold fields.

Me to. I do have a few to test.

I left all the square nails in the ground for the night hawks to dig.

At 71 I should have put knee pads on. If I ever gave anyone a tip it would be protect your knees from the cold wet ground. Severe arthritis now.

Sorting Through The Other Non-ferrous Finds I have dug a lot of holes. From the last 20 yrs.

For Nctoad A little color.

Thanks Cal. I also have 3 of your favorites found at an old trading post site along a local river.

True that. But I mostly enjoyed doing research and the thrill of the hunt.

Put A Few Away For My Grandkids I had the pleasure to give away to family and friends many belt plates found over the years.

Over the last five years. My first digging partner was "Fred Flintstone". WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Back.