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    Got out for a while with characters

    Got out for a group hunt today with some you will know. We all did well with coppers all around well almost. Lots of fun and laughs. My day was some buttons a couple spoons?? 😂 and a nice shape KGII 173? Get out there.
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    Global Moderator Ill Digger's Avatar
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    Definitely some familiar faces in there! I bet it was a blast!
    Nice finds Todd! That KG is in nice shape!
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    Is Del sporting some prison tats??
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    Yes an unsavory looking cast of characters. Makes your KG look even better.
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    The detail on that KGII is tremendous!
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    Is the reverse nice too, Todd? The coin, not the boys...I KNOW their reverses are no better then their obverses
    Congrats on a nice outing with the guys!
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    I enjoyed every single minute of my first time detecting with you and Gary. Thanks so much for the generous invite. It was very gracious to invite us to a known great site. It was a beautiful day to go diggin too. That KGII is gorgeous and you found it within 10 minutes of getting to the site!
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    I don’t think I’ll ever get a colonial copper. Very nice job. Glad to see you all getting out there and enjoying the weather!

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    Yup seen some of those mugs before. Super nice KGII. I'm sure it was a fun day.
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    Todd , it was a great day and I didn't want it to end . The comedic banter with you and Gary and Donnie was very enjoyable as were the cellar sites , Thank you for your great hospitality Sir and congrats on the sweet looking copper .


    Quote Originally Posted by Full Metal Digger View Post
    Is Del sporting some prison tats??
    I'm probably one of the few 50+ year old "naked canvasses" around .
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    I'm probably one of the few 50+ year old "naked canvasses" around .[/QUOTE]

    I make it two of us
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    Quote Originally Posted by CTTodd View Post
    I'm probably one of the few 50+ year old "naked canvasses" around .
    I make it two of us[/QUOTE]

    I make it 3. Sounds like we need to do a poll to see who has tats.
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    I'm probably one of the few 50+ year old "naked canvasses" around .[/QUOTE]

    Make that four and I'm in the +60 naked canvass generation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Donnie B View Post
    I'm probably one of the few 50+ year old "naked canvasses" around .
    Make that four and I'm in the +60 naked canvass generation.[/QUOTE]

    being old and "naked"
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    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    Make that four and I'm in the +60 naked canvass generation.
    being old and "naked" [/QUOTE]

    Turn OFF the lights for everyone's benefit
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