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    Elite Member Digger Don's Avatar
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    A Couple of Weekend Hunts with Daddy Digger, Il Digger & Noah

    Ok, I just wrote a long post explaining what I got and where. My computer froze and I lost it all.

    So: Saturday with Tim (noah)
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    Then Sunday with Daddy Digger & Il Digger:

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    Lots of good finds and good times Don! Where did you find the ring? That ladies Yard? I never saw it. You were probably too amazed at my fake gold ring!
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    Elite Member Digger Don's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaddyDigger View Post
    Lots of good finds and good times Don! Where did you find the ring? That ladies Yard? I never saw it. You were probably too amazed at my fake gold ring!
    OOPS, wrong day!!
    I found that Saturday.
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    Indian 3, Buff 1, V Nik 1, Rosie 2, Barber Dime, SLQ 1,

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    Great finds! Glad you got that Canadian LC!
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    Congrats on the finds, Don! That 1881 Canadian Large Cent is gorgeous! It has a beautiful green patina!

    The 1867 Indian Head is a good find too, even if its holed.

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    Nice digs Don. Sweet copper! I am still looking for a Canadian.
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    Yes Don had one Hell of a day especially starting off with that sweet Canadian copper. I was sooooooOOO jealous! I'm still waiting my first. Trying to break outta my slump here. Suppose I could post my meager finds but just didn't seem worthy!

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    Don, some nice finds, especially that Canadian LC, absolutely beautiful.
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    Great finds, breaking off the public lands to do a permission today. Hope to do half as well as you guys do. Thx for the post and hope to see a video. WD
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    Quote Originally Posted by wisconsin digger View Post
    Great finds, breaking off the public lands to do a permission today. Hope to do half as well as you guys do. Thx for the post and hope to see a video. WD
    Cool. I hope you have an excellent day! Best of luck!!!!
    Noah and I are hoping to go north over the boarder Saturday for some door knocking, If you're not doing anything...........
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