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                        <title>Florida&#039;s Treasure Coast</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Florida’s  Treasure Coast &amp; 1715 Fleet
By Bob Ellis 05-11-07
In between Sebastian, FL and Stuart, FL lies miles of beaches called the Treasure Coast where during the 17th and 18th cent...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Florida’s  Treasure Coast &amp; 1715 Fleet
By Bob Ellis 05-11-07
In between Sebastian, FL and Stuart, FL lies miles of beaches called the Treasure Coast where during the 17th and 18th centuries Spanish ships and galleons wrecked along this coast. Some of the ships were filled with unbelievable treasures from the New World and the Orient that were destined for Spain but instead crashed into the outer reefs and sandy bottoms creating hidden treasure waiting to be rediscovered. 
Modern history had forgotten about these shipwreck tragedies along this coast until a treasure hunter named Kip Wagner in the early 1960 wrote a book called Pieces of Eight describing his adventures rediscovering the 1715 Fleet that sank all along this coast and the subsequent reaping of millions of dollars of treasure for himself, a few friends and the state of Florida from the sunken fleet. 
Today, Wagner’s adventures and finds still motivate treasure hunters, researchers and archeologists alike to search for the remaining artifacts of known and unknown shipwrecks. Silver and gold coins and other treasure are still being found on these beaches and the adjacent ocean floor.  If you visit the Treasure Coast bring your metal detector. You might bring home a piece of Spanish colonial history with you. 
For an armchair adventure of the trials and tribulations of shipwreck treasure hunting in the early 1960’s you must read “Pieces of Eight ” by Kip Wagner. He takes you from his first bout of treasure fever to the eventual successful recovery of millions of dollars of treasure and artifacts. Along the way he reveals to the reader the failures and the disappointments encountered and the amount of dedication, persistence, hard work, innovation, and ingenuity that was needed to succeed. Wagner included in his book many pictures of the treasure recovered from the 1715 fleet but if you want to see actual 1715 fleet treasure its on display at two museums in Sebastian, FL. At the McLarty Treasure Museum at Sebastian Inlet State Park actual 1715 fleet treasures and artifacts can be viewed for a mere one dollar per person entry fee. If you have time see the Arts and Entertainment production (The Queen’s Jewels and the 1715 Fleet) that is shown throughout the day at no addition cost to you. The museum itself occupies land once used as the survivors and salvaging camp for the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet and is a National Historical Landmark today. Metal detecting is allowed on its beach front if you can’t wait to try to find your own treasure but access to the beach is about a quarter of a mile away. If you want to see more actual 1715 fleet treasure or to buy an artifact from the 1715 fleet stop by the Mel Fisher's Treasures museum.
Mel Fisher passed away in 1998, but his family still operates the Mel Fisher's Treasures museum. Located at 1322 U.S. Highway One Sebastian, Fl  the museum  was founded by Mel Fisher to display some of the artifact from the 1715 fleet that his team discovered after he was invited in the early 1960’s to join the successful Kip Wagner team to search for the remaining 1715 fleet treasure. Besides the museum, the price of admission includes a short movie about Mel Fisher and admission to their gift shop. If you must have a coin from the 1715 fleet or from the Atocha they will sell you one but first you should try to find one yourself on the Treasure Coast.
Every year metal detecting treasure hunters make the Treasure Coast live up to its name by finding treasure on the its beaches. You might find some 1715 fleet artifacts to take home with you if you have time to metal detect for a few hours. To increase your chances, follow the directions given in “Shipwrecks Near Wabasso Beach” by Frogfoot Weller to find the specific beaches were gold and silver coins from the 1715 fleet have been found or detected. Detecting is allowed on most beaches all day long but most in water detecting is prohibited by law. While on vacation, one of my fellow metal detecting club members detected a gold coin from the 1715 fleet in December 2005 and his wife or son detected a silver coin called a four real on the same day. The chances of finding an artifact or coin from the 1715 fleet remains slim but you might be one of the lucky ones like my fellow club members were.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>From Dick Stout</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[FMDAC &amp; Dick Stout

When I first started detecting I would sometimes run into another detectorist while hunting a school ground, park or beach. It was inevitable that we would take a f...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[FMDAC &amp; Dick Stout

When I first started detecting I would sometimes run into another detectorist while hunting a school ground, park or beach. It was inevitable that we would take a few moments to chat, share finds, ideas, tips and sometimes even sites. I loved those meetings and conversations because up until then I had no one to share my hobby with. I was passionate about detecting, and finding someone else who felt the same was just great. One particular meeting at an old school led to the formation of a local club in Trenton, New Jersey. The individual I met was Ron Womer, and he was the first president. I am pleased to say the Mid-Jersey Research and Recovery Club is still going strong. It was also at during that period that I started writing an article or two for the various treasure magazines.
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In April of 1983 I penned an article for Western &amp; Eastern Treasures called “What the Future Holds for Treasure Hunting”. The gist of my effort was to say we needed to start thinking about preserving our pastime. At that time various governmental bodies, both national and local, were starting to restrict our efforts. I wanted to see what other hobbyists thought, and to see if maybe there was a way we could actually get the ball rolling, organize and make out voices heard. Coin Collectors had the ANA, gun owners had the NRA, and we had nothing. I added my address to the article, and the response was pretty over whelming.
Then in November of the same year I wrote another article, “A National Organization, to Be or Not to Be”. In between the first article and the second I had traveled to most every club in the Northeast, speaking about the effort, and bringing them on board with the concept. At one meeting in Haddon Heights I met Harry Bodofsky, a member of the South Jersey Metal Detecting Club, and the president of the First State Metal Detectors, in Wilmington, Delaware. Harry listened to my spiel, and suggested that perhaps getting clubs to form state associations would be the best route. It made a great deal of sense, and that became my passion for the next few months. More visiting clubs, and more talks took place. Finally, I had detectorists ready and willing to take on the challenge in the following states: New Jersey, Illinois, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Texas and Ohio.
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The state concept worked for a while, but eventually some of the states just didn’t respond as we had hoped. As a result we continued with our great group in the east, and we decided to become a regional association. We became the Federation of Metal Detector &amp; Archaeological Clubs, and thanks to Sam Abramo, a detectorist and attorney, we incorporated. We met every month in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, and we started planning our future. We started our newsletter, The Quest, and sent them to each and every member of our organization. After the manufacturers took notice we begin receiving monetary donations towards our efforts, which included trying to bring more clubs into our fold.
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We had our first Treasure Weekend in Atlantic City in 1985, and in 1986 it attracted well over 600 TH’ers along with all the manufacturers, treasure hunting greats, and our grand prize was a brand new Ford Mustang automobile. Some may boast of having the biggest treasure show in the country, but the Atlantic City events became legend. We had our seminars and banquets at the Trump Castle Hotel and Casino, and our hunt field (beach area) encompassed two full city blocks. We had TV coverage, and crowds lined up on the boardwalk watching our events take place. We didn’t have to coax the manufacturers to attend after that….they looked forward to attending, and we were on a roll.

During my efforts to organize the pastime I received a letter from George McCrae, the CEO of White’s Electronics, in Inverness, Scotland. He had heard of our efforts, and suggested we contact the National Council for Metal Detecting in the United Kingdom. The NCMD was a very well organized group of clubs and detectorists in England, and had great success dealing with the local governing bodies. George felt that they could give us direction in our efforts, and he was dead on. He put me in contact with John Howland, and Gerald Costello. John was chairman of the Special Purposes committee, and Gerald was the General Secretary, and they were kind enough to share info, and ultimately attend one of our Atlantic City Conventions. It was at this convention that we met with Don Cyr, president of the Canadian Metal Detecting Association, and formed the World Council for Metal Detecting.




With the encouragement, and monetary support of the US manufacturers we had our first formal meeting at Longleat Castle, near Bath, England, the following year, preceding the Longleat Rally. A total of 50 FMDAC detectorists went on this trip to England, participated in the Rally, and in my opinion, it was the beginning of what is now considered a routine excursion by many detectorists here in the US. A big thank you to Melinda Hazelman for putting together this historic trip.
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The FMDAC, at it’s peak, had about 180 clubs from across the country, and we were a very effective and viable group. With the help of the manufacturers we built up a legal fund, and tackled issues to ensure that metal detectorists would not be discriminated against. One of our major victories was overturning a no detecting ban in Fairmont Park in Philadelphia, the largest city park in the United States. Through the efforts of a hired attorney, and countless meetings with the city council we came up with a permit system that allowed access to those who passed a very stringent recovery test.
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A little aside here… When I began doing the FMDAC newsletter I received encouragement from Karl von Mueller. A few phone calls and letters later he was writing small blurbs for the Quest. He liked our effort and I appreciated his support. Later on I finally met Karl at the Lost Treasure Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event itself was one of those moments you will not forget…. I was walking the floor of the bourse or arena, and I noticed a quarter on the floor. I bent down to pick it up, and it started moving. Yep, I was had, and on the other end of the string was Karl with a big grin on his face. We chatted for a while and agreed to get together later after the show. His encouragement, his humor and his lively nature is something I will never forget.
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In 1988 I accepted a position with Garrett Electronics in Garland, Texas. A decision that has caused me to review over and over it’s merits, even to this day. Anytime you pick up your family and move them from their roots, it’s traumatic. From New Jersey to Texas was extra traumatic. Anyway, when I left the FMDAC’s reins were turned over to Emery Buziak, a very capable leader. Since that time the FMDAC has had many different presidents, officers, and has had it’s up’s and down’s.
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Today the FMDAC represents 35 clubs, a far cry from the number we once had.  Likewise, for whatever reason, The World Council was put on hold and died a slow death.  The Atlantic City event was moved to cities and towns across the country, and attendance has dropped dramatically.  From what I see and from what I hear, communication from the officers is non-existent, and sadly I doubt very much that the FMDAC will ever regain it’s prominence and popularity.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>An old one from NH Bob</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[A rare opportunity
I have had the opportunity to do what I call mini Field tests on several Metal Detecting machine. Namely the MXT, Cortes, T2 and the F75.
Streeter Electronics made this ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A rare opportunity
I have had the opportunity to do what I call mini Field tests on several Metal Detecting machine. Namely the MXT, Cortes, T2 and the F75.
Streeter Electronics made this offer to me knowing full well that each machine that he let me take can now only be sold as a used machine. A great loss to Mr. Streeter for the time being. Hopefully the tests, Article and posts that have been made on several forums will spur a few new purchases.
Lets start with the Cortes, a pricy little machine but a great second machine for the seasoned hunter or a primary machine for the coin shooter and relic hunter. The Cortes is a monotone machine that works a lot like the Shadow X3 &amp; X5. Light weight and easy to run. Target ID seems pretty accurate. Also has guts enough to reach those old coins everyone hopes to find. 
The Cortes is a knob and toggle machine which makes it more of a hands on machine. A feature that I like. GB is a tad touchy but with time becomes a snap.
On a scale of 1-10, I would give the Cortes a 7. Reason? Because it takes 8 AA Batteries (I’m cheap) and the print out under the Disc. Screen is a tad too small for my old eyes.
The MXT… To be honest with you all out there in detector land. This is the first Whites I have ever picked up. And you know what ? I like it.
This machine is right up my ally. I love knobs and toggles over plastic dimple type buttons. I found the MXT with its large coil, Depth, Sensitivity and very short learning curve to be a pleasure to hunt with. Set up and GB is also as easy as 1 2 3. I was asked to try one of Whites other machines like the DFX OR M6. But I can only expect Mr. Streeter to bend only so far. He has already extended himself in these few tests. I think the M6 is another machine that would interest me. Although I must be careful with these Whites. I noticed that about 4 hours into the field test with the MXT I started walking like Dave G………….. God forbid.
I rate the MXT on a scale of 1-10 as an 8 1/2. Reason ? I could not find anything to complain about except the weight on an all day hunt.
How about the T2 ? Well, I’ve waited a long time to put my sticky little fingers on one of those. Finally the chance came and I took full advantage of it. This machine is well balanced and light weight. A machine you can hunt all day long with. It has a coil that would make a Yeti jealous. Your entire menu is right before your very eyes. One button and two knobs. Don’t seem like enough to do all the settings with, but it is.
Very simple setup and GB with many options if you decide to experiment. The T2 is a great field machine as speed of sweep is a plus for this unit. The faster you swing the deeper you go. Hard to believe now isn’t it? But facts are facts. The T2 is so easy to use that I invited a man here from the coast to hunt with me. His name is Paul. We met at a diner and had breakfast and when we were ready to go hunting for the day. Paul puts all his stuff in my truck with the exception of his machine. I asked him if he forgot anything and his reply was “ I’ve heard so much about that T2 you are testing that I am going to use that today” Well, that set me back for a minute, then I said I can only let you use it for a short time unless you plan on owning it. He said to me without twitching an eye “That’s exactly what I’m going to do, own it” .
  Paul found 2 King George coppers that day and the rest of us found time to take in some sun. AND, He never used a T2 before that day.    On a scale of 1-10 I would rate the T2 a 9+. Reason ? Because there's got to be a 10 out there some where.
OK, The F75. I think maybe we have a 10 here and I don’t mean Brook Shields. I just got through testing the F75 and found it to be all the T2 was and more. It has an updated system that makes the unit more user friendly. Unlike the T2, the F75 remembers your last settings which is a time saver in itself. GB is as easy as the T2 and both machines boast of depths as deep as 15 to 18 inches. This of course is under ideal conditions. Again the menu is before you at all times and adjustments can be made on the fly.
I took the F75 to a field that has been pounded over and over many times. My results was amazing. I walked over an area that is hunted by everyone that enters the field. Bang, Button. Bang Large cent, Bang button. A trash signal will not repeat after turning 90*. This is pretty much standard. But also with the F75 and T2 the trash signal will also fade with repeated swings over it. Or some trash will not even give a visual ID.
You can run in all metal or Disc. Mode With Disc. Mode you have the option of 1-2-3-4-Delta and a few other tones. I like 3 tones when running in Disc. Mode set at 0. Low tone = iron, mid tone = pull tab range and high tone for all us coins. I think we have a winner here. NH Bob]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>A woman&#039;s point of view</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Who Are You? 
By Norma Parda.
 Most everyone can be identified in life. Be it by name, face, birthmarks, profession, you name it. People want to know who you are. It’s not much different i...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Who Are You? 
By Norma Parda.
 Most everyone can be identified in life. Be it by name, face, birthmarks, profession, you name it. People want to know who you are. It’s not much different in the treasure hunting world.
 My husband and I have been metal detecting for 20 years. About 10 years into this hobby, I got the idea, (after numerous questions of who we were, and what we did when we approached people to ask permission to hunt) to make an I.D. business card. I went on my computer, found a card program and just played with the many fonts, clip art, and colors, I wanted to use. At first the card was a simple, basic card. Since there was no clip art for metal detecting specifically, I settled for the only coin-art I could find. I duplicated the coin many times and used them as a boarder for the top and bottom of the card. In the middle of the card on the first line I put the words “ Metal Detectorists / Treasure Hunters” . Under that was, “Since 1986”. The next line was, “We do recovery of lost items by appointment.. And finally, our first names, and phone number. The most important information on the card, was on the back. There, was The Metal Detecting Code of Ethics. The card was straight forward and to the point. 
 Since then, computers have gotten more complex and have better programs. Now I am able, with the help of my digital camera, to put pictures of our actual finds, and a picture of my husband &amp; I, on the card to make it more personally ours. The wording, however, is still the same. I made this card for several reasons. First; When we ask permission to hunt we are not just asking, we are giving the property owner something tangible, with identifiable information, to keep for future reference. 
It shows them who we are and that we are responsible metal detectorists, who are not afraid to standby, or exceed, the standards of the metal detecting hobby.
Second; The Metal Detecting Code Of Ethics on the back of the card, gives an owner the guide lines by which we conduct, or should, conduct ourselves. It is the minimum standard, and most important factor, for the detectorist in this hobby. It gives the owner a sense of security knowing we will respect him and his property.
Finally; If an owner needs, or knows anyone who needs our services in finding something lost, relating to our hobby, they know who we are and how to contact us. We have been called many times to find lost items for people, and offer this service free of charge in and around our area.
On one occasion, my husband and I were out detecting, and a cop pulled up alongside the field we were in. My husband was ahead of me a distance so I turned back to talk to the cop. I said “hi” and he returned the hi to me. I asked if something was wrong. I wasn’t worried because we knew the owners name and had permission to be there. 
He said, “no no, nothing is wrong, I saw you guys out there detecting. My father-in-law metal detects but he does it in California”. We got to talking about the hobby and told him about things we have found. Before long, my husband joined in. Not long after that the owner of the field saw us and stopped to make sure the cop wasn’t giving us any trouble about being there. All was well, and we all had a great conversation. Before the cop left we said, “here is a card with our information“. He thanked us and left. Now when he sees us again he will remember us, by face, name, and our card, which will connect it all together for him.
I.D. cards are a great tool for every facet of treasure hunting. We have given out many over the past ten years. And however you want to make it, let your creative juices flow. Make a card that reflects who you are and your love for that hobby, whatever that may be. Show your fun personality and let people know who you are.
Simply put; if you treat people the way you want to be treated, which is the “Golden Rule” that still holds true, and approach people in a friendly manner, the way you would want to be approached, shows respect for them and their property, and puts most people at ease with you and the reason your there. I.D. cards are just another ice breaking-starting point for the purpose your after, which is gaining permission and trust.
Have fun &amp; Happy hunting Norma Parda.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>From an old friend</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Detecting Farm Fields By Ron Trudelle  
  There are two times a year I really look forward to and its not Thanksgiving or Christmas, it’s when the farmers cut their hay fields. This is usua...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Detecting Farm Fields By Ron Trudelle  
  There are two times a year I really look forward to and its not Thanksgiving or Christmas, it’s when the farmers cut their hay fields. This is usually done in late June and September and as soon as they are cut and bailed up, I’m on them like a dog on a pork chop. This is the time when you can get the best depth out of your machine as the new-mown hay is 1-2”high. I have hunted fields in the spring when the hay is flattened by the snow (when we have it) but there is still 3-4” between the flattened stock and the dirt and every inch counts. 
 In New Hampshire, fields are everywhere you look and most of them date back to the early 1800’s and even the 1700’s. In the mid 1800’s, almost 80% of our state was cleared for fields. People needed the trees for everything from clothespins to firewood, sheep needed pasture to graze on and property lines were marked with stones dug up in fields. After the sheep craze died out, most  fields were used for hay or cornfields as they still are today.  When I’m out hunting a field, I can’t help but think about the huge amount of time and labor it must have taken to turn a virgin forest into an emerald field of timothy or alfalfa or flax. This was after the settlers dug a cellar hole by hand and built shelter. Throw in a barn or two and a vegetable garden for good measure and you come to realize what a hard day’s work meant. 
 Most of the farmers around here “turn” their fields now and then. This is done by harrowing, which turns the dirt over. Then they rake and re-seed the field. This process sometimes puts the deeper finds closer to the surface and vice versa. In a farm field, you never know how deep you will dig something or what you will pop out of the ground. I have dug coppers from the early 1800’s at depths of 2-3” and zinc Memorial cents at 8-9”.  I have also dug my share of flattened soda cans at 12” or more. These always give a good signal  and gets the blood pumping in anticipation of big silver and then I curse when I see it’s big aluminum.
 One of the best things about fields is the little amount of trash you find. Besides the occasional aluminum can, there are very few pop-tops and once in a while I find a wadded ball of foil. The main trash here is odd pieces of iron and they range from tractor parts to I also find bits of lead solder that must get shaken off haying machines. A buddy of mine found a Large Cent turned into a washer, testifying to the ingenuity and frugality of our early settlers. The small bits of trash allow you to run you machine hotter and I will run my X-Terra 70 in All Metal with the Sensitivity almost maxed out, this gives you the best depth.
  In an earlier article, I wrote that when I first searched a field, I would make a few passes around the outside perimeter, thinking that people who walked in fields would keep to the outside, nearer the woods. After a few more years of hunting under my belt, I found that there is no pattern to objects, no rhyme or reason as to where things end up. And I also noted that there is usually 5-10 feet of woods or brush between the field and the stone wall border. The early farmers would cut right up to the stone wall. When things got mechanized, farmers couldn’t get as close to the stone walls, so make sure you hunt this border if you can get in there to swing. I found a nice Cross Reale a few years back in this very area, probably overlooked by other detectorists.
  I try to run patterns across the fields, sometimes using the tractor wheel marks as a guide. It’s hard to work a field real slow and I know I tend to go a little fast at times, but with the few good signals you hear, you can afford to swing a little fast to cover more ground. On a few of my favorite fields, ones where I have found a good amount of things and if the field is small to moderate size, I will hunt at a right angle and even diagonal to my original pattern. This sometimes means going up and down a field rather than across, but the different angles will produce some good finds and allow you to search a little more thoroughly. If a coin is tilted up and down or at an angle, the detector might not give you a signal from just one direction.
  Some of my best finds have come from fields and include many King George coppers, early US coppers, a Capped Bust dime, 2 silver halves, Washington and Standing Liberty quarters, Mercury  dimes and assorted 
clad. I have also  found silver spoons, rings, jewelry, a Civil War horse rosette, a Civil War button and other things I can’t remember. 
My best field find would have to be the chopped piece of eight Reales I found in a cornfield, right on the surface. I was lucky enough to find the part with the date, 1775. The early storekeepers chopped the big silvers with a chisel to make “change”. I was hunting with Glen Watson  in a field and he found a Large Cent chopped in half to make a crude Half Cent that was a new one on me. If anyone caught Bob Lewis’ talk about his Field of Dreams at BONE 14, you will understand why fields are detectorist’s favorite places to hunt. Bob also has an interesting theory of how coins and other objects wind up in fields. He says that things were dropped in the barn itself, scooped up with the manure and spread out on the fields for fertilizer. This would explain the spoons and other utensils you find in the middle of a field. I suppose some things were just plain dropped by workers, but however they got there, we do our damnedest to find them.
  The farmers say “make hay while the sun shines”. We say, “make good finds when the hay is down”. Good luck and happ]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>About member Josh Tetrealt &amp; the old fart</title>
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                        <title>Hello</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[HELLO everyone-- not much noise here.      Duane--Cindy]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[HELLO everyone-- not much noise here.      Duane--Cindy]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Forum &amp; PTHHS Family Days &amp; you are invited</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Forum and Society Saturday Natural Hunt and a SUNDAY gathering with a natural &amp; seeded hunt , picnic, door prizes and fun, $20 each or $25 for family. Streeters &amp; the PTHHS supplying...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:largepx">Forum and Society Saturday Natural Hunt and a SUNDAY gathering with a natural &amp; seeded hunt , picnic, door prizes and fun, $20 each or $25 for family. Streeters &amp; the PTHHS supplying  only hot dogs and rolls and paper. Anything else will have to be shared by others. Nick &amp; Dale are bringing corn on cob again.  Expecting   about 25, need  beans, salads, chips, soda, desserts. Minelab donated 2 Go Finds, and 2 vests and whites will I am sure bring some small stuff. Have not asked anyone else, just MINELAB and WHITE'S of NEW ENGLAND. 
 Aug 6 Saturday, if enough interest, a 9 - 5 natural hunt, and 7:pm drawing at Streeters for XP raffle prize. THEN  a  pay your own  Chinese across from Streeters. 
 Saturdays Natural Hunt is $25 each in advance
Sunday family day is $20 for one  &amp; $25 for a family  and all must pay in advance. <b>Sundays picnic is a sharing one and it needs food &amp; drink. Sign up send $$ to PTHHS, 307 Main St., Marlborough, NH 03455 as soon as you can. No signing up on day of event. </b></span>
<span style="font-size:largepx"><b>any questions send a PM </b></span><b><span style="font-size:largepx"> to me, </span></b><b><span style="font-size:largepx">on Facebook George Streeter</span></b>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>What is the PTHHS ?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 07:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Something George Streeter started 24 years ago in 1992.  It&#039;s a group of responsible treasure hunters who believe in promoting   a hobby which preserves the past. Look us up on line, visit o...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:xx-largepx"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif">Something George Streeter started 24 years ago in 1992.  It's a group of responsible treasure hunters who believe in promoting   a hobby which preserves the past. Look us up on line, visit our forum, <a class="go2wpf-bbcode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/"><span style="color:#196ad4">North East Metal Detecting Forum</span></a> and help us raise money for St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Wounded Warriors and  Dublin Christian Academy. WE have been organizing the annual Best O' North East Treasure Hunters Conference  for 23 years. # 24 April 26, 2017. Free membership to my metal detector customers or $25 for first year and a 2 year renewal is  $25.</span></span></span>

<span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:xx-largepx"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif">George Streeter</span></span></span>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Did you see the sign by the Catholic Cemetery?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2016 14:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[it said Get a lot while you are young!!  Made sense to me. Now that I have your attention!!   Thank you to all who purchased metal detectors from Streeters Treasure Hunting Supply Store, NH ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[it said Get a lot while you are young!!  Made sense to me. Now that I have your attention!!   Thank you to all who purchased metal detectors from Streeters Treasure Hunting Supply Store, NH Rte 101 (307 Main St.) Marlborough, NH. My customers make it possible for this forum, the Professional Treasure Hunters Historical Society andannual Best O' North East Treasure Hunter's Conference. Please visit, I have lots to share.]]></content:encoded>
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