Hey there Oneguy! Did you have something more rustic in mind? I saw you were on line earlier today so I just quickly ran a check for style to see if my mind was going in the same direction as yours. Let me know when you have time.
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Hey there Oneguy! Did you have something more rustic in mind? I saw you were on line earlier today so I just quickly ran a check for style to see if my mind was going in the same direction as yours. Let me know when you have time.
I liked those quite a bit, but I'm still mentally trying to sort out if I want something without the patterns. Maybe plainer or less associated with the southwest or cultural group... not that anything is wrong with that, but I don't want people to think that I am pretending to be part of some other group than I am... I really appreciate your help!
I sort of thought that you might be wanting less designed. Just wanted to know if I was understanding a little bit of what you were sharing. I love the idea and hope you do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by oneguyinohio
I have searched high and low for authentic looking ponchos. If anyone on the forum can direct me to those, it would be great. I have a picture in my head but all the ones I have found even on the sites dedicated to authentic clothing from that era, do not have what you mentioned. I will be anxious to see what you come up with.Quote:
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For some reason, I was not notified by e-mail when you answered so didn't get right back to you. I apologize.
Have you ever panned for gold? I have such a desire to do that. I have watched numerous programs on cable about it and I purchased a pan when I lived in California. Just really get excited about those days. It is not the gold so much as the challenge to find it and then just the feeling of accomplishment I think one would have upon finding even a little tiny nugget.
I have not done that, but have been thinking about it many many times. It does seem very appealing. Same with metal detector type adventure which I have done a little bit of.
I've actually been wondering about starting a business related to that type of product. I would really enjoy it but don't know what kind of market there is, or if it is glutted?
Now you've gotten my mind started on that again... seems like I have so many ideas and so little time (and money) for any of them... unfortunately it seems that most of my time is directed toward making money to squeak by with no burden of trying to figure out what to do with extra... well actually the burden would be how to get extra... Seems like there should be a way to shift the primary tasks in life to those that are enjoyed instead of only having those for dreams and enjoyment for brief periods?
It has been several years since I have had any experience with a metal detector and it was my brother's and it was one he had purchased and had to build himself. It was not very sophisticated and we found a lot of pop caps but each find to me was fun. I looked for one to purchase a few years ago. I found exactly what I want. I think the brand was called "Whites". Not sure. I think it was around $700.00. It showed the depth the item was and the shape, etc. The store is in Tulsa, but like you, no extra funds and when I have extra funds, no time to purchase it or use it. I saw on cable a guy who had found something like 300 (alot but not sure if it was that many) or more gradution rings and always tries to get them to their owners. He had a detector that he could use under water. When he contacted the people, they would say it couldn't be theirs because they lost it while swimming, etc. He would tell them where he located it. How fun to bring happiness that way. One was worth several thousand dollars because of the weight of it, a huge ring. The owner asked how much he owed him for the ring and the guy said just come and get it. I collect rings so would be thrilled to find any ring. I would enjoy finding buttons from the war between the states or old coins, any old jewelry. Well, I won't go on but you see I get very excited about things like this.Quote:
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We will both one day do these things in our hearts to do. As I stated in an earlier post, maybe I was born in the wrong time. LOL :p
Oh that is some cool stuff! One of my very limited hobbies is in finding people who are in photographs, diaries, or letters based on the setting, topic, theme, or any identification that I can come up with.
I once had a series of 20-25 love letters written in 1915 that I found in the attic of my home. They were between the couple who had lived there for about 70 years or so? Anyway, I was able to find a daughter of theirs from Florida who was very excited to get them.
On a garage sale, I once bought a high school class picture from the 20's, so I took it an hour away to where the high school was and began asking questions of older people that I saw there. I know it was dumb, but the first guy I showed the picture to told me the names of some of the people, and even where to find one of them that very minute. So I took the picture to the woman, and amazingly, she also had a twin in the picture and even new which one of her class mates that the picture had belonged to based on a number on the back... evidently, each person in the picture had a number from top to bottom left to right, to make sure that each person had gotten a copy, each picture was numbered individually!
I was also taking a tour of old homes in the past, when I found a camera on the ground. I asked around, but it belonged to no one there. I looked at the camera and found a roll of film which I had developed. In the pictures, I recognized a school shirt so I took the pictures there to the office and explained the situation to them, they asked one of the students in the picture to come to the office. That student knew immediately who the camera belonged to. It was a music teacher, and had students recital/performance pictures on it.
Also done this with a diary, and old post cards a couple of times, but not too much to say about those cases...
Oneguy, I thought things like this only happened in movies!! Those were some amazing stories. I appreciate you sharing those. That took a lot of work tracking people down. Do you write these experiences down? Surely you could sell some of the stories and make some extra cash to fund your ventures you are thinking about!! :) Well, I have faith in you to do so. Maybe easier said than done in getting them published, I am not sure but would sure be worth looking into. Maybe someone on the writing thread could give pointers on getting stories published. I can see your experiences being developed into a movie but then I do dream large! I believe in the things I say, I just don't know how to make them happen.Quote:
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Just between you and I and the rest of the world on this forum :p :p :p I think I have attachment issues and if someone found a camera I had taken special pictures on and returned it, how blessed I would feel. I get stressed if I lose a pencil I am needing to use with my art, even though I could run down to the local art store and buy one. I lost a ring when I was quite young. It was from Siam. My mother's cousin gave it to her. She was a missionary there before it became Thailand. So you see, I never forget the things I loose. Therefore you can understand part of why I love your stories and feel blessed knowing there are people who care about history, whether for history sake or for having such a heart for people.
Having lost my dad about a year and a half ago, reading anything he has written warms my heart. I cannot imagine someone contacting me with letters he had written to my mother. They had been married 60 plus years, my math mind is shut down for today! Ha. Anyway, a lot of history of love, caring, giving.
I hope to read more of your adventures. Thanks so much for sharing them! :)
Thanks for telling me that. I enjoy sharing the stories. I found a guy in Ohio to teach my son and I how to pan for gold, so now I'm planning a trip! Really low cost too... $10 and we each get to keep our pan and are promised to find a "teeny" bit of gold! Not sure when yet, but weather is a factor, and the guy is ordering more supplies currently so he will get back to me.
Oh my goodness! When did you find the guy that is going to teach you and your son to pan for gold? Is he local to you? Please take pictures and post here. Will the trip be soon? I am so pumped that you get to do that! Made me smile tonight. That will be a great sharing time for you and your son. Those kind of times together just can't even be explained. It is like time encapsulated to keep forever, separate from all other times. Thanks for telling me about the trip. Keep me posted.Quote:
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I have been hoping others will jump in here to join us in our excitement of history, artifacts, panning for gold, using metal detetctors and share stories. I noticed the thread is getting some views so hopefully others will get excited enough to share with us. Please tell me more about the trip plans, how long will you be gone or is it a day trip?? I am full of questions now. I will be happy to read about your experience and how you discern what is the real deal. I have seen shows as I said on cable but seeing it in person, the colors, the sand mixed in, the silt, etc. I love this! I saw one show not long ago that says gold is really almost anywhere, it gave helpful hints for locations but says it drifts down so it isn't just in one area even though the big strikes of years ago were in a certain area, gold can be found most any where if you know how to pan correctly.
I love it Oneguy! Please share also about your son's take on all of this. My kids were always happy to be introduced to new surroundings and experiences and still are. Just good times! :p
I don't know any details about the trip yet, but will let you know. It might not be for awhile.
Earlier this fall, I followed a hot air ballon with my son, and one of his school buddies, so they could see it land and help out with the packing up... It was a ton of fun! We have also gone to stay overnight on battleships, and a couple of trips to Niagara Falls. A number of trips around Ohio to visit various cave formations as well. We've even done a number of fishing trips with my dad as well. My son caught a turtle! I love doing anything with him!
I created a thread about treasure hunting and panning for gold that a few people have posted on as well.
The area my parents were raised in was in Missouri. When they were dating, movies were shown in an old cave called "Jolly Cave". There was an old mill in the area also, areas to fish in, etc. One place in the cave, only large enough to put your head and shoulders through, you could hear your heart beat LOUDLY! That was such a strange experience so I had to take my kids to allow them that experience. Do you have knowledge of what was called "carbide" lights? That is what we took into the cave. There were signatures of supposedly "outlaws" but probably were put there by teenagers just to yank our ankles but when I was still a kid, that was some kind of exciting. The Jesse James Gang did stop where my great great grandmother lived and forced her to prepare them an evening meal in Missouri. That is a true story. They were kind to the family, just came in and insisted they be fed though. :)Quote:
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Oh, maybe I should respond on that thread rather than this one. What do you think? :confused: Since it is more specific to the subject matter. Where do I find this new thread, under which section?Quote:
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Totally up to you if you want to try that thread. Awesome story of your own there! John Dillinger was around the area I grew up, and my grandfather told me where one of his hideouts were, from things he had heard from some older fellows he knew before I was born.
As for the carbide lights... my grandfather was a coal miner, bootlegger, and a lot of other things, but I think that may be why I like to go in caves. He told me a ton of good stories.
Oneguy, thanks. I found the thread. I am beginning to find my way around. I may post on it tomorrow. It was a good idea to post it. You have more people posting so getting more involved. That is always a fun thing.
Write those stories down Oneguy and make some money when they are published. It is sad how many good true stories are lost because of not getting the stories out there, one way or the other. I for one would read them. Post them on the other site, I bet you would get a lot of response. Panning for gold, diamonds, outlaws, fishing, you can't miss! :pQuote:
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You are inspiring me to do so!
Yea! :) My day has not been wasted then! From reading your posts, I think you have the excitement to do this! I know others will be encourgaing you also. This is something well worth pursuing! Think what it would mean to your son also to have those stories in print to pass on to his family later in life!! Something to really consider.
I had to get a few gift cards sent to Tenn. A bit ago. Just got those finished. Hope you have a great night. I will check your thread out tomorrow when I return from Tulsa. Thanks again for sharing about your gold panning trip and about Dillinger, caves, hot air balloons, fishing... goodness, brought back tons of stories to my mind of activities with the kids. You made me remember things long forgotten. Easy to get caught up in today and forget some very special moments. Thanks for that Oneguy! Good night for now. Until later then!
This is not an archaeology find but ran across a poncho made of light blanket material, all one color, tan, the back came down to a V and the two front sides were squared in front and just draped rather than having the hole for the head so gave more freedom of movement. Getting a light blanket and cutting a hole for the head would certainly work though as you mentioned. Just FYI on the design of the poncho.Quote:
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I am looking forward to others posting their experiences of searching for artifacts and sharing photos of some of their "finds". My experience has only been in the United States and limited to one state searching for artifacts: pottery, beads, arrowheads, birdpoints, ceremonial points, weaponry such as axe heads, tools such as shovels made of flint, hoes, firestarters (not the correct name), even pieces of crystal as this generally means higher position in the tribe. I would be interested in those of you from other countries around the world, to share any finds you have made. It would open up the world to all of us.
I am also amazed at not only Human Artifacts, But Natural Mineral and Geological formations on this earth, Love the Hunt(gold, lost treasures)Use to live in Nevada, close to the Spanish Trail, and relocate springs, Explore the Mountains, Love caves and mines. Was in the Gold Prospectors
Association of America, Years ago(They go to Alaska Every Year). I live near old Pirate and Treasure Wrecks. Still looking. Last time I was Out West, I got my niece a metal detector, didn't have luck with the Detector, but found a perfectly round stone.
Size of a Quarter, Turned out to be an Indian Marble. They form from sandstone, and grow from the center out, Gypsum and Barite Roses are interesting Crystals that look like rose's . Could talk for hours.
I am 50 now, but when I was about 18, me and a Girl were drinking, and started driving, We were "Headin' West" going to California for something to do. Took a road(dirt)many miles, we may have been in California. Left headlights on to look around, saw little mining?
Shacks, water storage tank, then hair and bones on the ground, couldn't get to the car fast enough. However it wouldn't start(Had the headlights on) We stayed their the night, Next morning, We looked around and when we pulled the sheets down on one of the beds, it crumbled.
It had a Large D8 battery by the generator that powered a pair of wires strung between the shacks, We put that battery on a stretcher that was there, touched ground of Battery to bumper, and large piece of bent metal, was the positive. The car started, went home.
To this day I googleearth all over the area in search of this place. Have not found it yet.
It is below a spring. Problem is it is "Spring Mountains" and are many springs. Take Care
Merry Christmas.
Very cool and interesting story! You've got me wondering about those bones! Sounds like quite an adventure!
"MERRY CHRISTMAS" to you also this afternoon! You have certainly piquéd my interest. I would like to know more about the Indian Marble. I think I have one but not sure. It is so perfectly round, it made me wonder. When you were in the Gold Prospector's Association of America, did you go to Alaska? I would be interested in hearing either your own experience or some that were told to you from that experience.Quote:
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When I read about the hair and bones you saw in the mining camp area, sort of made me shiver. I'm sure it was animal?? But your story just made me feel like I was there for a split second, scared and wanting to get out of there... and then a dead battery?? :eek: I am sure there are so many little deserted mining areas that still hold so much history yet to be discovered. Good thing you knew what to do to start the car. I would love to hear more of your experiences with finding treasures and artifacts and the journey of experiences getting there when you have time to share. None of my local friends have interest in these scouting out areas and they have no desire to enjoy the hunt. So this venue is a great lift to my spirit. Thanks so much for sharing. Again, when you have time, would love hearing more!
In the morning and with daylight, we realized it was a small animal and hopefully died of natural causes, Hopefully it was not the water he drank? It was a little spookey in the middle of the desert and middle of the night. Thomas Terry put out a 10 Volume set of books of the 50 States. US Treasure Atlas. Stage coach robberies, Spanish gold in the ocean and All over the US. Trains/Stage stations, Ghost Towns, Very Informative for research. I would get 7.5 minute Topo's Shows a lot more detail, trails and ponds, many things the larger maps don't. Maybe take the kids to Cowee Valley, North Carolina. They can look for rubies, and MANY minerals. Over 300 Minerals from this area in the Smithsonian.
Those 10 Volumes used to cost about 7.95 each back int the 70 or 80's. Now they are about 14.95 each, I had 6 of the 10 volumes and the rest were hard to find/out of print for 14.95 each. I got lucky on Ebay and a guy had a about 40 complete sets. $40 each set and they were brand new.
I didn't get to go to Alaska, yet.
I just typed an epic and hit a wrong button and it all went away. I will save that story for another time. I will just say thank you for letting me know how to possibly locate the books and I love the way you ended your post with "I didn't get to go to Alaska, yet." Keep us posted if you plan the trip! :)Quote:
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I was born and raised in southeastern Arkansas and my dad had a farm in Winchester. He had what he called an Indian dump on his farm near the shop. The creek near the shop was swarming with thousands of arrowheads, but most of them had the tip snapped off or had a large crack or flaw in the stone. My dad believed that is where the natives replaced and/or repaired their arrows after a hunt or fight.
He was a rice farmer that had to routinely roust out beavers. He would find the greatest things inside the beaver dam like stones used for grinding meal or grain and pieces of pottery. Beavers also apparently have an affinity for the glass thingies that used to sit on top of telephone poles. He found dozens of those.
I have really enjoyed this thread.
I still go to southern Nevada, and Lake Mead is very low now, There is a story about a guy, robbed a stage coach, bank or something, He hid his the Gold in a Cave, when he got out of Prison, he found the location was now under Lake mead which is a result of Hoover(Boulder) Dam. It will still involve Dive Gear, and I have a Whites PI 3000. If it is there, it will find it.
Emland, I loved reading this. Thank you for sharing. Do you have any photos of these treasures; pottery, stones used for grinding meal or grain or even arrowheads broken or not, flaws or even just partially worked? If you do, please post them. I would sure enjoy seeing them. If I even find a piece of flint where one side has been worked, I feel I had a good day! :) Your dad was probably correct in his idea that the place was where the natives replaced and/or repaired their arrows. I was told by our archeologists friends I shared about earlier in the thread, that there was generally one are where the Indians would sit and work and rework the arrowheads. Their camps were generally close to a river or stream. I would enjoy also seeing photos of the glass insulators you referred to from the top of telephone poles. I collected a few of those, a few of each color I could find.Quote:
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I am glad you are enjoying the thread. Each time someone posts, I get more inspired to begin my search again for treasures. Thank you so much for sharing and please do post other stories and or photographs as you can. There is so much information out there, just like this from your dad that does not get written down or shared except with family so I count it a privilege that you shared this on the thread.
Hi there! What is a Whites PI 3000? Is it a detector you can use underwater or an underwater unit that helps propel you through the water? I did look at the White's detectors but I don't remember the model number of the one I wanted but I know it was not one that went underwater. I hope you do find the treasure! :p Are you planning a trip soon? Please document your travel and search and share with us when you do go. Was this information found in your books or a story passed down from generation to generation, research from newspapers?? I know, I have too many questions but my mind is going 100 miles an hour thinking about all this stuff. :pQuote:
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The PI 3000 Underwater Detector is a couple of years old.
The story was in the Book, I would like to say, He worked with my uncle, And told him about the story, Cause he can't get it and "You Kan't breathe underwater".
The Story is in a couple of books, a little info in each.
Years would pass before technology would make it more accessible.
The 3 Gourges Dam in China, Don't know progress currently, But it will Bury a wealth of Information, and Artifacts. Lot of Nice Old History, and Artwork.
How colorful is this! :pQuote:
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I am anxious to try to locate the books. What is this about the 3 Gourges Dam in China? I would like to know more about it and why on earth would they choose to bury all that would lie beneath? :confused:
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Very Excitng Story & this type of thing certainly wets the appetite! It reminds me of the Lost Dutchman Mine... not that I've ever been anywhere near it, but I'd love to have the chance someday to dig my teeth into the search for something along those lines!
The closest I have come is an old newspaper story about a robbery in my area that supposedly involved $100,000 in gold that was never found, and reportedly buried at the base of an old oak tree approximately one to two miles upstream from where the river empties into Lake Erie...
The newspaper article was over a hundred years old and was supposedly about the deathbed words of a man who died in his late eighties who had buried it about 70 years before... He had apparently been in jail or far away and never able to reclaim his gold... later newspaper clippings suggested that the story was made up as a hoax to sell tools by the local hardware store? Evidently the store was willing to sell tools at a bargain to searchers... and it seemed that many holes were found in pasture lands that were quite upsetting to farmers... no report of any gold finds were found in the paper.
Of course after all this time, the trees would all be different... but the story remains with me.
I believe the 3 Gourges Dam is mostly for Power Generation, probably water distribution also.
What I see a problem currently, is the need to Deal with Hoover Dam, Millions gallons of water goes to Feeding Vegas, and then the Lights, Electricity. There is only so much water.
The level is currently very low. Do you give up water or electricity first?
Hope the don't have a drought. I love Nevada, I hope Growth slows.
Oneguyinohio, That gold may be in the river, also that tree may be a stump, or a depression where it was removed?
Here is a link to current auctions for those atlasses. Didn't see the price I got them for, but they are available:
treasure atlas, Maps, Atlases, Globes, Consumer Electronics items on eBay.com.
Jrebel, oneguyin Ohio, anyone else. Give location near you, and will see what I have, and Post back. I just got volunteered to go to store, will check back later. Take Care.
Hey there Stratmando, thank you for the offer to see what you might find in your books about our areas of interest. We were in a three car crash this evening... not really hurt, just shook up. Got broadsided on my side of the car so giving it up a little early tonight. But I guarantee, I will get back with you probably tomorrow evening and give you information. Thanks again. I am really excited the way this thread is progressing and appreciate so much those who are posting. Tomorrow then! :)
I'm interested in anything in northern Ohio... but not in Lake Erie as in plane crashes or ship wrecks since I never got around to those scuba diving lessons...
Sorry to hear about the accident, Hope all is well, or will be well. Going to work, will post Northern Ohio later. Or as Mel Fisher used to ALWAYS say in reference to Treasure Hunting, "Todays the Day". The fact is, it took him years to find the "Atocha".
Before he passed, He showed me a Infrared Image from space, of the lower keys, then pointed to a Dark spot on the map, and said, "Thats treasure". I hope his Family is checking that out, has been a couple of years now, Who knows?
"Today's the Day!" I love it! LOL We should keep that attitude with which to face each new day! I am like Oneguy! I never got around to those scuba diving lessons either! Ten Killer Lake and Green Leaf Lake are close to us also. A friend of mine use to teach scuba diving at Ten Killer when I was in college. I should have taken him up on his offer for free lessons! I almost drowned when I was five. My dad had to jump in, Sunday suit and all, to save me. I swim, I dive, I use to live at the lake, but seeing some of the size of the spoon bill catfish brought in at Ft. Gibson Dam area, I much prefer a swimming pool these days. LOL After getting snake bit by a water mocassin a few years ago while we were fishing, I am even a bit more skiddish than I ever have been of being in the brushy area. I use to be, "Full Steam Ahead" attitude. I am a little more cautious now. :(
I live in an are known as "Green Country" in Oklahoma. We live in the three Rivers area where the Arkansas, Verdigris and Grand converge, known as Three Forks. The surrounding towns are Muskogee, Ft. Gibson, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Tulsa. The Illinois River runs around Tahlequah, an area rich with Indian Heritage, with swift currents, canoeing, fishing, etc. The water runs clear and deep in some pooled areas, shallow with rock bottom, just beautiful. Cherokee Center is there in Tahlequah. Creek Council House is in Okmulgee, 50 miles from here. There was a Trading Post just a mile or so south of our house. Ft. Gibson is a town close to us but there is the actual fort still standing with officer quarters, barracks, etc. I like to go there and just try to visualize being there without the houses and town around. The Grand River runs just behind it. There is more shoreline in Oklahoma than the Pacific and Atlantic Coast put together. I am sure the area around the Fort has been gone over with a fine tooth comb so to speak long years past. But around the river areas, flint washes up and is uncovered. One of our favorite places to hunt for them was completely covered when they raised the water for navigation. Fort Davis was a confederate fort established during the civil war, just down the road from where we live (doens't exist any longer) to keep an eye on the Union Fort, Fort Gibson (built before the civil war. This was of course, when Oklahoma was still Inidan Territory, not a state. We became a state in 1907). There is a place called "The Big Mounds" which is located about a mile from our house but on private propterty now. One of these mounds was taken down and the artifacts were taken out of it and taken the University of Oklahoma. Anyway, would love knowing if there are rumors or stories of hidden treasures in the area but also wanted to share a little about this area where I live. Sam Houston's home was located just off the Grand River before he left and went to Texas.
Thank you for your well wishes! I went to the Chiropractor today. My neck was out of whack, my right side was in spasms, my rib a bit quickie, causing heart rate to be up but I feel pretty good right now! Will be anxious to read new posts later tonight from everyone. I am going to look up "Atocah". I am clueless.Quote:
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