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    I just want to say thank you to all our hosts for really putting together a good trip for us! Your generosity is noteworthy and I sincerely appreciate it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaddyDigger View Post
    I just want to say thank you to all our hosts for really putting together a good trip for us! Your generosity is noteworthy and I sincerely appreciate it.
    Well said and I totally agree. THANKS
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    I just got off the phone with Al and I told him the same thing!
    You guys are great!

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    i sent daddy digger me phone number but not you here it is mate 860 297 1279

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    weather update lads: still snow on the ground in wethersfield but big patches of green grass showing through,temperature as i type is 36f but i can hear water dripping off my roof so its melting.
    very sunny outside but cold enough to freeze the b#lls off a brass monkey,im going to do a bit of shopping in a bit so ill test the ground for digability....digability ? did i just invent a new word ?.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lee View Post
    weather update lads: still snow on the ground in wethersfield but big patches of green grass showing through,temperature as i type is 36f but i can hear water dripping off my roof so its melting.
    very sunny outside but cold enough to freeze the b#lls off a brass monkey,im going to do a bit of shopping in a bit so ill test the ground for digability....digability ? did i just invent a new word ?.
    Hey Lee. how many guys are you able to accommodate Sunday? I believe there are 5 of us. I know some places have limited space. just trying to plan out the first few days.
    Thanks, Don
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    as many as you like mate, we are going to hit three spots, colt park next to the old colt building,the legendary spoonville and the place i found all the Spanish silver, all big areas of land and open to the public.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lee View Post
    as many as you like mate, we are going to hit three spots, colt park next to the old colt building,the legendary spoonville and the place i found all the Spanish silver, all big areas of land and open to the public.
    Excellent! sounds great, Thank You very much Lee.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lee View Post
    as many as you like mate, we are going to hit three spots, colt park next to the old colt building,the legendary spoonville and the place i found all the Spanish silver, all big areas of land and open to the public.
    Thank you very much Lee! This is gonna be awesome! Can't wait!

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    Has anyone heard from Angel? I sent him a PM a few weeks ago letting him know about the invasion but I haven't heard from him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ill Digger View Post
    Has anyone heard from Angel? I sent him a PM a few weeks ago letting him know about the invasion but I haven't heard from him.

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    ahh the rare and elusive angel,i have heard finding him is like finding rocking horse poop...lol
    i aint seen a post from him for ages.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lee View Post
    ahh the rare and elusive angel,i have heard finding him is like finding rocking horse poop...lol
    i aint seen a post from him for ages.
    Hmmm. Rocking horse poop?
    What's that ring up like? lol

    Well hopefully the great one will make an appearance

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    You all have a great time. Hope I can catch you all next time. Can't wait to read what you all find.

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    Ah, that colt park. Where I nabbed my first IH. Crusty little thing next to a piece of iron. Never been to spoonville cuz heard even people in my club hit it. But I did try the similar open space just north of it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ill Digger View Post
    Hmmm. Rocking horse poop?
    What's that ring up like? lol
    It has a VDI of 98, or 13-49 for you minelab users.

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    Best of luck to all of you guys! I hope you all find a bucket full of state coppers, draped busts, Spanish silver and tons of colonial relics!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent View Post
    Best of luck to all of you guys! I hope you all find a bucket full of state coppers, draped busts, Spanish silver and tons of colonial relics!
    Thanks Tony, I really wish you could have joined us!!! I'll send pics if I dig anything really old.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent View Post
    Best of luck to all of you guys! I hope you all find a bucket full of state coppers, draped busts, Spanish silver and tons of colonial relics!
    Yeah Tony, wish you were gonna be there. Next time.
    And I'd love to find one of any of those!

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    Here I come!!
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    I hope to meet up with you guys for a few hours!
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    Good luck to all of you. May the colonial Gods shine upon you.


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