https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/ North East Metal Detecting Discussion Board en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:37:18 +0000 wpForo 60 https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/minelab-excalibur-ii/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:36:37 +0000 TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/minelab-excalibur-ii/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/a-day-late/ Mon, 06 Jun 2016 07:19:37 +0000 TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/a-day-late/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/gazette-168-spring-2016/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 17:00:27 +0000 TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Anonymous https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/gazette-168-spring-2016/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/cheap-school-supplies/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 23:26:06 +0000 TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Anonymous https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/cheap-school-supplies/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/richard-dick-stout/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 10:13:45 +0000 Just recently Dick Stout's house was demolished by a tornado and BONE will donate $500 to help him recover Richard Stout and FMDAC 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. ************ In April of 1983 I penned an article for Western & 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. ************ 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 & 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. ************* 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 Inventiveness, 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. ************ 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. ************ 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. ************ 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 ups and down’s. ************ 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.]]> TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/richard-dick-stout/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/cellar-holes-or-swimming-holes/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 10:01:14 +0000 Cellar Holes  or Swimming Holes? By Kenneth Maston      It was 3.30 in the afternoon and my 10 year old son (we’ll can him “the boy”) hasn’t figured out yet that his vision is more important than to hitting level 7 on X-Box. “The boy” wonders around the house in a state of mild discontent. I thought this might be an opportunity to take him on one of the old mans treasure hunting safaris. After robbing all the half used batteries out the toys under his bed we had enough juice to fire up his detector. Kids and batteries are like wives and credit cards. You figure out the similarity.    An hour later we are walking down the trail to dads secret 18th century settlement. A tad muggy this afternoon with horse flies resembling army choppers. No problem, we bath our selves in chemical warfare and continue on our journey. The first cellar hole we begin to work is thick in overgrowth and “the boy” looks at me with a look of “are we done yet”. I knew I could loose this boy to Microsoft at any point. I decided to lighten up a bit and remember that this is supposed to be fun. We work our way to an easier place and catch up on the current elephant jokes school yard gossip.   All in all, we net a couple of Indian heads, relics of a kerosene lantern, pottery fragments and a horse shoe ready for mounting. Quality time with “the boy” seems to be the exception rather than the norm lately. I am only glad that I can have the opportunity to spend a small part of his adolescence as a positive role model. I think treasure hunting helps fit the bill.    One of the advantages to hunting on land is that the preparation can be as easy as grabbing your machine and going. Underwater hunting brings a great deal more preparation, time and planning. Preparing you underwater gear, air fills, boats and fuel are all part. Dive equipment cleaning and breaking down are also something needing consideration when hunting under the waves. Seems like every time I plan on getting out for a quick dive I end up making it into a trip requiring more planning than a Everest ascent.    Not to worry. Even with all things considered, diving has been my passion and is still one of my favorite past times.  Spending the weekends with my family at Lake Winnipesauke has been our tradition for the past several years. When I first started to weekend there I found myself soon board with the bland fresh water scenery and aquatic life. Don’t miss understand , as fresh water puddles go Winni is top shelf. Taking my detector to the water seemed like the obvious next step. Since that decision I have become almost obsessed. Fortunately, I have been blessed with the opportunity to recover Gold rings, silver coins and maritime artifacts over the past few seasons. The peace, solitude and self contentment you feel detecting underwater are something that you have to experience to understand. Fighting mesquites, thick brush, pull tables and park rangers are all things I think I will choose as a second choice rather than a first. Give me 35 degree water, zero visibility and the opportunity to loose a finger in the claws of a ten pound lobster any day. This guys going diving.]]> TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/cellar-holes-or-swimming-holes/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/why-we-speak-english/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:55:31 +0000 WHY WE SPEAK ENGLISH

A U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a Naval conference that included Admirals from the U.S., English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself standing with a group of half dozen or so officers that included personnel from most of the countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks, but a French Admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked: "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?"

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied: "Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German." Suddenly the group became very quiet. 

]]> TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/why-we-speak-english/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/inspirational/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:53:24 +0000 The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.  I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being. She said, "Hi handsome. My name is Rose.  I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?"  I laughed and enthusiastically responded, "Of course you may!" and she gave me a giant squeeze. "Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?" I asked. She jokingly replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a! couple of kids..." "No seriously," I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age. "I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me.  After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake.  We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would  leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this "time machine" as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up. At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football  banquet.  I'll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor.  Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, "I'm sorry I'm so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing m e! I'll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know." As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, "We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don't even know it!  There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.  If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets."   She concluded her speech by courageously singing "The Rose." She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year's end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago.  One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.  Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.  When you finish reading this, please send this peaceful word of advice to your friends and family, they'll really enjoy it!  These words have been passed along in loving memory of ROSE.]]> TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/inspirational/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/bone-22-awards/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:40:46 +0000 BONE 22  Awards   Metal Detector of 2015   MINELAB  CTX 3030    Treasure Hunter of 2015    Julio Razquin, Nelson, NH  2015 Treasure Hunting  Internet Club of Year  Stealth Diggers   2015 Treasure Author    Richard Stout       ICMJ 2015 Prospecting magazine of year       2015 Hall of Fame inductees   James Haskins Brandon Stewart Logan & Brian Thomas   John Shaheen  David Johnson Theo Mylonas Jim Corbett Carter Pennington  Stacey Rosoff Steve Moore Mark Roche Erin Stevens Howard Johnson]]> TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/bone-22-awards/ https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/lazy/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:10:00 +0000 TREASURE HUNTER'S GAZETTE Sea Hunter https://northeastmetaldetectingforum.com/community/treasure-hunters-gazette/lazy/