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    Relics in the Alley

    Occasionally I hit these projects when they are in old portions of the city. You have to time it perfectly and usually only get one or two shots at it. They started this yesterday, I hit it last night, and today it's all gravel!

    I found one nice bar token, a small bottle about 3" tall and other interesting items.

    The bottle reads: 30 Phenolax Wafers Upjohn

    If you are real lucky and in real old parts of town, the equipment can dig up and expose privys and bottles can be found.

    The rest is buried for another 80 years!

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    Wow, you sure did time it right! Got some really nifty old relics, and even a ring. Nicely done! I keep trying to find those teapots, but never hit them right. I usually find them either just as they are rolling the asphalt, or right after you've already cleaned it out.
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    Nice job! I keep my eye for those opportunities too but have never come across one yet.
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    amazing what buried under streets, alleys and sidewalks. Congrats on your finds.

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    There are finds everywhere. Nice grabs
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    So much history right under our feet, all we need is a way to get to it. Good job rescuing those relics, Darren! I love that token and the little bottle.

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    I wish I could find ANY tear outs...ever. You seem to find them with regularity! Great job, Darren!
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    That's a great hunt! you got to be on top of your game to find those sites and quick too.
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    Nice recoveries Darren , your token collection must be quite a sight to see now !

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    I wish I could find ANY tear outs...ever. You seem to find them with regularity! Great job, Darren!
    I agree Drew , he is the "tear out" king !
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    Good job acting very quickly on that dig out. Love the bottle and token, as Dan stated your token collection must display quite well....
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    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    Nice recoveries Darren , your token collection must be quite a sight to see now !

    I agree Drew , he is the "tear out" king !
    Thanks! Yes, I should get a group shot of all the tokens I have found, never done that, stay tuned.
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    Some cool finds Milco. That's an art form to be able to dig goodies at sites like that !
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