lansingbottleaddict
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Hey guys! I've been a member of this forum for a few months but haven't posted because I wasn't sure where to start. My grandpa used to privy dig, dump dig and river walk in search of antique bottles, he even had an article about him in the Flint Journal before I was born (I've attached one of the pictures). He passed away when I was 7. My grandmother passed away this year and my mom asked me to go river walking with her one day in her hometown after a particularly bad day of sorting her parents possessions for auction (grandma wanted it that way).
I stepped into the river and found a Dr. Kilmer's Swam Root bottle and a cracked Hinds Honey and Almond, and I've been addicted ever since. I've since explored areas around St. Johns, Lansing and Laingsburg but haven't had much luck with anything too old. Been stuck in the 1940's-60's I guess (my grandpa would be ashamed, haha). My mom doesn't know much about all of this either as she was just a child when my grandfather was doing his treasure hunting, before age and bad health made it so he could no longer go.
I am a student at MSU and I was elated to find out I have free access to Sanborn maps through the school for what it's worth to those of you looking to dig privies. I'll bust my ass to help you dig a privy, or a dump, I just don't know where to start to do it on my own I guess. I have multiple T-handles (my dad owns an excavating business), lots of buckets, have assorted tools and am willing to get whatever I need to help anybody who wants the help out! I'm also very meticulous and anal retentive when it comes to excavating treasure (even if it's only a 60's Ball Mason), so you can rest assured I'm not a careless fool.
And, hell, I guess even if you don't want the help I'd love to have a friend on here to talk to!
Hope you are well!
I stepped into the river and found a Dr. Kilmer's Swam Root bottle and a cracked Hinds Honey and Almond, and I've been addicted ever since. I've since explored areas around St. Johns, Lansing and Laingsburg but haven't had much luck with anything too old. Been stuck in the 1940's-60's I guess (my grandpa would be ashamed, haha). My mom doesn't know much about all of this either as she was just a child when my grandfather was doing his treasure hunting, before age and bad health made it so he could no longer go.
I am a student at MSU and I was elated to find out I have free access to Sanborn maps through the school for what it's worth to those of you looking to dig privies. I'll bust my ass to help you dig a privy, or a dump, I just don't know where to start to do it on my own I guess. I have multiple T-handles (my dad owns an excavating business), lots of buckets, have assorted tools and am willing to get whatever I need to help anybody who wants the help out! I'm also very meticulous and anal retentive when it comes to excavating treasure (even if it's only a 60's Ball Mason), so you can rest assured I'm not a careless fool.
And, hell, I guess even if you don't want the help I'd love to have a friend on here to talk to!
Hope you are well!