MY 2012 YEAR IN REVERSE *PICTURE HEAVY

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Well I have to admit 2012 was just a crazy year for me in the finds dept. Looking back I have to say 4 years ago when Dan took me on my very 1st cellar hole hunt I never would have imagined that I would be sitting here right now with so many pictures to post & so many stories & adventures to write about.Finds featured in western & eastern treasure mag best finds issues,writing articles for american digger magazine,the great friends & hunting partners I have had the pleasure of hunting with & can honestly say each & every one of them are awesome! invited to group hunts & seeing some amazing things dug by all of them.
I don't even know where to start? last year i had 80 3/4's large coppers.no way i could even come close to that in 2012 but,I did with 92 | that in itself was a milestone for me.not to mention many more 1st's for me.
I stumbled onto a virgin colonial cellar hole.15 coppers from that one site alone.
the list goes on & on.
my 1st seated half,british rev war naval button,rare 1820's diplomatic button,a rare 1824 Andrew Jackson inaugural button,a rare early one piece connecticut militia button,broke into the 1600's with a worn william the III bender love token.then came duplicates of other rare items i had dug in the past.another early NY exclesior eagle button,3 more early general lafayette buttons,some civil war buttons and to end the year my 4th George Washington Inaugural button! I'm pretty much speachless at the stuff that is still in the ground at hunted out spots.I wanna thank all my hunting buddies in no particular order.Jesse(sniffy),Gary(foundationhunter),Todd(Th iltzy),Dan(Del),George(Coinnut),Mike(Forino),Roger (The Rebel),Frank(Fastfrank) honorable mentions to Drew (oxshoe drew)Brandon(merc) & Scott (GTP guy,safari scott)
I really enjoyed hunting with you all,you are all unique individuals who share this same crazy passion for colonial cellar hole hunting as I do.I think we are all sometimes a little crazy for the extreme conditions in which we hunt,the hunger to find that next piece of colonial history of our forefathers & mothers that built this great nation! Have a great 2013 all.be safe and remember...research,patience & persistence pays off!

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[Thiltzy]

I saw most of these treasures 1st hand and I must admit that it it truly an amazing sight to see . An amazing accomplishment Dave you have been well rewarded for your dedication and hard work you.

[del]

truely an amazing year Dave , you have been saying i'll never top it and you have been for the last couple of them now . hope you have another great year in 2013 my friend .

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Thanks Dan & Todd.absolutely love hunting with both of you.you both have that drive & passion like me,which makes for an enjoyable day when out detecting with you guys

[Tony Two-Cent]

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So many mind blowing finds, it's virtually impossible to choose a favorite!

Thanks for posting this, Dave! Seeing all of those incredible finds is truly inspirational! You are the king of cellar hole hunting!

[Bell-Two]

Almost unreal my friend...Wow! When anyone asks you why do people metal detect....just show them these pictures and if they don't understand then....well they never will!

[RobW]

.Amazing...simply amazing....great year and great finds

[Dirt Fisher]

Great job.

[chief5709]

what a year!

[fsa46]

How can anyone not be impressed and in awe. I surely am. Dave on a great 2012, and my 2013 be even better, if that's at all possible.

[aloldstuff]

Dave, fantastic year you had. You got yourself some aswsome finds this year and huge for all that hard work you put into recovering those relics. Looking at the pictures I am wondering, is there anything left to find Looking forward to reading about your 2013.

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Dave, fantastic year you had. You got yourself some aswsome finds this year and huge for all that hard work you put into recovering those relics. Looking at the pictures I am wondering, is there anything left to find Looking forward to reading about your 2013.

thanks so much! ummm...i'd love to dig a draped bust silver or a gold coin. that's my wish list for 2013.happy new year to you & everyone.thanks for all the great comments!

[RobW]

i'd love to dig a draped bust silver or a gold coin. that's my wish list for 2013

If there's anyone that can pull it off, it's YOU thumbsup01

Good luck in the New Year!

[OxShoeDrew]

Masterful work Dave. 100 coppers in 2013 Thanks for the pics. |

[Fire Fighter 43]

You had a very nice year, WTG, good luck with the new year.