After School Coppers

[OxShoeDrew]

I showed the kids at school my finds. One student was enthused enough to beg his parents for a MDer for Christmas. He asked if I could take him out to the fields that surround our school. We finally got out yesterday. My district is the voag provider for the surrounding towns. Our students raise livestock, corn, wheat, etc farmie etc. I've hit some of the fields to very limited success but was thrilled to see the field nearest the original property owner's house was freshly ploughed. We were out there for 90 min exactly, I know because that was the student's pickup time. :grin: I was glad when he found some 19th century dudads. His first older items.
I was also glad that between helping him swing correctly, pinpoint, dig, etc I was able to find my first silver thimble, an 1838 largie, and what I think is an 1842/3 large date braided hair. The button is sweet, and was found over the weekend. I don't think this field has been hit at all...the only problem is they are planting on Friday. Oh well, get 'em next year.

[aloldstuff]

Finding that silver thimble is great, I have always wanted to get one. Couple of LC's, a nice button and you were able to help out a future detectorist. Great job.

[skrapman]

Nice of you to share your knowledge with some younger folks. Great finds especially the silver thimble.Still on my wish list. :clapping:

[401K]

NICE HUNT DREW!! Silver thimbles are AWESOME to find! Looks like ya have to plan some T-hunting field trips with the kids. LOL Good way to promote the hobby! ....HH.... Scott

[OxShoeDrew]

Thanks guys, I went back today as it is the last day before they seed, but was skunked. :dontknow:

[Merc]

Congrats Drew on 2 more coppers and a sweet silver thimble!! :perfect10:

[milco]

Sweet finds, I'd be heading back to that field in the fall for sure!

[CODY]

:wow: Very nice. Love the thimble! Congrats! And.....Good for you for sharing this great hobby with a youth!

[del]

congrats on the coppers and silver thimble but more importantly congrats on making the kids day , you probably turned him into a Heavymetalnut ='s (someone whos obsessed with detecting old finds all the time ) lol lol

ps. sorry Dave for scarring you that way my friend :poke: :poke: lol rofl

Dan

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

muah ha ha ha ha ha ha :teasing: to Dan
awesome day out Drewster! sweet silver thmble

[Neil in West Jersey]

Great finds!

Look inside the thimble for the hallmark. I was able to date this one to the 1870's.

http://neilinwestjersey.webs.com/photos/2009-Metal-Detecting-/P8040040_01.JPG

[OxShoeDrew]

Thanks Neil, I will. I bet I left some dirt in there :embarrassed:

[Fire Fighter 43]

:wow: Nice finds and great job in helping out a new MD'r WTG |:cheering:

[elkameno59]

maybe that kid will never play video games again!! Sharing your hobby is a great way to keep it going for a long time; Like cars, fishing, coins etc. |:cheering: