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I scouted out a park today

mrpaseomrpaseo Posts: 4,753 ✭✭✭
Kind of a small park and to many people around to pull out the gear but I wanted to look around for anything that sparked my interest.

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After walking around I found a hole in the ground that looks like it was caused by water erosion... look inside and here is what I saw.

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It looks to be an old retaining wall of some sort. Most likely when this park was built the edge of the water was at this wall.

After walking to the back of the park (away from people), I stumbled upon this surface find.

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It looks like an illegal after hours camp fire with a 2004 Florida state quarter in it. I liberated the find from its encrusted tomb and went on my way. This location seems promising but always has people around. The park closes at dusk and opens at dawn... hmmm maybe a Sunday morning will find me alone at this park.

Ray

Comments

  • pcgs69pcgs69 Posts: 4,324 ✭✭✭✭
    everything's so.... green there!

    the snow just barely melted here and everything's all grey...

    Any idea on the age of the park?
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like a great area Ray.... why are you bothered by people being around?? If it is legal to detect there, just go for it. Sure, you may get a few curious people with questions, but that could lead to more areas to detect. Cheers, RickO
  • mrpaseomrpaseo Posts: 4,753 ✭✭✭
    Rickie, just shy I guess... new to the hunt. There is a sign posted with park rules, nothing about MDing.

    PCGS69, I'm not sure, I'm going to do a little research to see what I can find out.

    Ray
  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    Are you still in the GA/Tenn area? -Dan
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is OK Ray... we all went through that part of it... after a while, it will not bother you. Cheers, RickO
  • roob47roob47 Posts: 142 ✭✭✭
    is there a beach area? like an area where people first start to test the water? And is it sanded in ? cool place regardless.....HH
  • mrpaseomrpaseo Posts: 4,753 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Are you still in the GA/Tenn area? -Dan >>




    I am in the KY/TN area (Fort Campbell).
  • mrpaseomrpaseo Posts: 4,753 ✭✭✭


    << <i>is there a beach area? like an area where people first start to test the water? And is it sanded in ? cool place regardless.....HH >>



    No beach area at this location.

    Ray
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