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Online Newsletter Volume V, Issue 21, December 16, 2003 Ah,
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Here's the Scoop 'Tis the season to be strung tight. The decorations are strung tight to perfection, perhaps a reflection of the general mood of the season. Good neighbors have delivered so much homemade confectionary that the kids are now obnoxiously strung tight in anticipation of Santa's arrival. Last minute shopping and cramming events into an already stretched schedule have many people feeling as though they're balancing on a tightly strung rope. Instead of being another burden, the holiday editorial has always afforded the opportunity to take time out of a hectic day and focus on what is really most important about Christmas. But as journalists, we must be politically correct, and it is considered improper in this day and time to remind readers that the birth of Jesus Christ is truly the reason for the season. Personally, it never bothered me for the atheist community to get strung tight over a Christian editorial, so those readers who object, bring it on. Send those letters to managingeditor@losttreasure.com This holiday season, I'd like to offer a word of unsolicited advice for those who feel so strung tight during these busy days. Take just a few minutes to reflect on the good fortune brought as a result of an association with the treasure hunting world. I am truly grateful to have been blessed this year to have worked with the best group of writers. They faced many hurdles, including the sometimes overwhelming task of submitting all stories via the Internet or on disk, a territory unfamiliar to many. Together we worked through the obstacles and have gracefully glided into the electronic age. This past year, Lost Treasure readers took time from the hunt to write thousands of heartwarming and encouraging letters. Those letters filled with kindness and compassion literally jump start a sometimes exhausted crew. Many of those same readers offer countless hours working toward improvements in the hobby via their association in clubs, legislative battles and leading by example. All of these hard working folks make us feel truly blessed to be associated with the treasure hunting community. While we all feel strung tight with commitments during the holiday season, let us always remember that while not every playground spouts forth silver coins, it is the golden memories that make the hobby truly rewarding. God bless you all, Managing Editor Christmas Showcase
Did you miss the special announcement of our new
FREE OnLine Christmas Showcase Presentation? Don't worry I'll give
you the link again, but before I do that, look at what other people
are saying about the showcase.
The multimedia Christmas Showcase is
fantastic. I know it's a tremendous amount of work, but can we
expect more of the same in the future?
'Nuff said... I gotta go try out some of those tips! Joe Sinkwitz p.s. when am I ever going to win a detector???? Wow, great job, Using QuickTime movies is a fantastic idea. Chris Gholson's "Treasure Finding
Tips" are well worth viewing by
I received your holiday newsletter. Thank you
very much! I think you should leave the option open for people to
read the story without having to download programs or
"view" the story. I enjoy reading the stories the same as
always.
Thank You, Rodney Kerr Go to the following link to see the special Lost Treasure Holiday Showcase: A Little Help From our Friends How to Sell Equipment Hi my name is J.C.Richardson III. I have
been hunting for about 15 years. I was in a car accident in October
2000 which left me paralyzed from my waist down. I cannot get out
and hunt anymore. I had just bought a White's Spectrum XLT. I did
not get to use it but a few times. I need to sell it. Could you
give me a fair price to sell it for? Or a site that I may sell it
on? I have one more loop that came with it a White Black .3 Max.
A digging tool, it looks like the razor edge but it is not it. A Stainless
Scoop and a Lightweight Headphones. I had a Bob Cat before I
got the Spetrum XLT.
I had some great times with the Spetrum XLT. My Brother hunts to. I would give it to him but he has three Detectors. I am sending some of my finds. If you like you can share them. Thanks,
J.C.Richardson III jcr3rd@adelphia.net
Editor's Note: Mr. Richardson, may I suggest the Lost Treasure classified ad section? For only $1 per word, your metal detector could be viewed by millions on our website, in the newsletter and it the monthly magazine. 15,000 Cabins in Jeopardy-Fire Terminations American Land Rights Association - Land
Rights Network
Forest Service Testing New Cabin
Elimination Fire Plan
If they are successful, the Forest Service will use fire to get rid of ranchers, miners, forestry and recreation users and all kinds of other people who use the forests for various purposes. This must not be allowed to happen. Arrowhead Identification Hey Lee, I'm not sure if you are the right
person to contact but maybe you can redirect this to someone who can
help me.
I live in northern lower Michigan and while detecting I found a copper arrow head and would like to know where I could find out more about it. Thanks for any help you can provide. Buckle or Plate Identification This is a picture of a buckle or plate, my uncle found. Can anyone tell me about it? It was found on private property that we have permission to hunt, in Mariposa, California. I think it may be from John C. Fremont's Militia. He live here and mined here. Please let me know what you can as to what the value may be. Thank you, Gary Baldridge garyanddorthy@sti.net Hello, Lost Spinel Mine
Hi I have posted a few notes about the Lost
Spinel Mine here in Vernon, New Jersey. I thought I had found it
but it turns out I have just hit a large deposit of Qourtz
crystals. I live right in the ring mining district as it's a vast
site of 450 acres. I really wish I could get some help or more
info on the lost mine. I know that Warwick, New York and
Ellenville both have Spinel mines and have them locked down. I
will bet Vernon has as well locked down the mine and has
kept its location restricted but there are a few areas next to my
home that show promise. Will keep you informed.
I do not have a lot of time to keep looking as I am very ill and use the time to help walk and keep active but do not know how much more I will be able to do. Thanks, Tim Rowett ttewor@ptd.net Colorado Sites I live in Colorado Springs and am having a ball geocaching and finding lots more on my hikes and travels here. I have been a detector enthusiast since my father had one about thirty years ago and we used to play with it. I think my sister still has it as matter of fact. I immensely enjoy your website and emails every month, it is interesting to me how many people do not get out anymore but insist upon doing the daily grind in the city--yuck! So far I have come across many finds all over here, old house foundations, cabins, etc. Have even found an old mine that I have yet to see upon any topographical map, and it is easy to locate on the map due to its location. I'll enclose a picture or two. Thanks again for a great site, email, and magazine (soon hope to subscribe). And if you can think of anything interesting for me to seek out here drop me a line. Thank You, Coin Cleaning Hi my name is Danny House and I would like some information about cleaning old pennies that I found metal detecting. Thank you. Treasure News Waterford
woman pays fines for fossil hunting Following the Odyssey
Hi I really enjoy your magazine been getting
it since the 70's and have saved them all.
I have seen a few newspapers clips on the
sunken treasure that is being recovered from the S.S. Republic. The
Odyssey Marine Exploration is doing the salvaging. Are you
going to be doing a article on this? The gold coins maybe worth as
much as 180 million. Where can I find out more about this
great find!!!
Thanks
Dwight Bleakley dtby@earthlink.net Editor's note: Mr. Bleakley, Odyssey has several shipwreck operations in the works at this time. The firm's website contains information updated periodically. Visit Odyssey at www.shipwreck.net Calendar of Events 2004 January
27-28—Longview, Texas. The East Texas Treasure Hunters Association 9th Annual Happy Trails two day open hunt at Rockin' L Ranch, north of Longview. Contact Terry Smith
termar@texramp.net (903) 238-3020 or 734-7682, or write him at PO Box 455 Judson, TX 75660. Or contact Billy Shivers (903) 759-0546
dobber16@sydcom.net Stumped on a treasure related question? Is your non-profit group hosting an upcoming event? Get the word out to readers around the world. Email the information to: managingeditor@losttreasure.com |
