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    Our Week in Connecticut

    The first thing I want to say is Thank You to Dan, Lee & Al for giving up their time and showing us a great time while we were there. The weather kind of sucked, but the company and the adventure were excellent!!
    Most of all, my son had a blast and for that I am forever grateful!!

    I would also like to thank Daddy Digger, Ill Digger & Hiluxyota for sharing this adventure with us!

    Over the course of the week Alec dug:
    4 Indians
    1 1865 Two Cent Pc.
    2 Buffs
    2 Mercs
    1 Rosie
    1 cool brooch
    1 buckle
    1 Connecticut State Copper ( per Del )
    & most of the relics in the last photo

    I Dug:
    2 Indians
    1 rosie
    2 Mercs
    1 SLQ
    1 1839 Large Cent

    Yes, Alec out produced Dad big time
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    I'm glad the trip turned out so good Don. You both got a good assortment of finds and some of it is colonial for sure. Is the little cross silver? It looks it in the picture. Best wishes and HH, Dave.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaddyDigger View Post
    I'm glad the trip turned out so good Don. You both got a good assortment of finds and some of it is colonial for sure. Is the little cross silver? It looks it in the picture. Best wishes and HH, Dave.
    It's not stamped.It feels a little heavy to be aluminum.I'll test it and let you know.
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    Indian 3, Buff 1, V Nik 1, Rosie 2, Barber Dime, SLQ 1, barber qtr 1,

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    Congrats on a very productive trip, Don! (And Alec!)

    Nice variety of coins and relics. That cross sure looks like silver to me. I like the thimble too, I bet it's old. Nice Two cent piece, 1926 SLQ and 1838 Large Cent as well!

    Hopefully I will be able to visit New England next year.

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    Looking forward to the 2nd video of out there guys, great finds I like the old brooch/pin , wishing I had some relatives out east

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    Very nice assortment of finds! Looks like you all had a great time. Congrats on the old copper and many silvers!
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    I wateched yours and Daddy Diggers videos and it looks like despite the weather you hit some nice old coins. Great hunt guys. WD
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    Don and Al, I am sure that you both know that you're more than welcome to come back. It's nice to see the young whippersnapper whooping the old guys butt. Try to bring Tony next time.

    Great group of keepers, maybe next time that elusive GW button will appear.
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    Congrats on a nice week of hunting, you guys did great.


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    Great finds, congrats!
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