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Got out today, first time in awhile, only got out about twice in past 2 months. Tom's been awol/mia all Summer. Dug with Oldtimer Mike today in one small lot that has to have 40-50 holes dug in it. More then I've ever seen in one lot. In this hole I didn't have much hope. some Crunchy at end of probe at only 2 feet. I dig a little 2 feet by 2 feet test hole, not much, but next to it more crunch so dig another 2x2 foot hole. This time a Geo Norris Detroit Hutch pops out. LEON. P1010579.jpgP1010580.jpg
 

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After this 1st hutch Mike joins me in the dig & Mike pulled out about another 6-7 hutch's. Then he lets me in & I dig out one more last hutch. Then a Quart Mcbride Earl & Pollard tooled top crown top. Then in hole near this one we get only a small Larkin soap bottle & a Goebel pint amber blob top Beer bottle from Detroit. For some reason & I don't know why I did not get the usual group shot of all the bottles like I usually do. Here's some of the pics I did take. LEON.P1010581.jpgP1010583.jpgP1010584.jpg
 

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The Mcbride Earl & Pollard hutch is the much more difficult variation to aquire. LEON.P1010582.jpgP1010585.jpgP1010586.jpg
 

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Here's my take after splitting 50/50 with Mike. Before & after Pics. Just cleaned in soap & water.LEON.P1010590.jpgP1010592.jpg
 

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That's pretty spectacular! Being absolutely new to this how do you research the locations that you choose to dig? Are there specific resources on this site that teach you how to research a site and the proper way to dig?

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Ray
 

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That's pretty spectacular! Being absolutely new to this how do you research the locations that you choose to dig? Are there specific resources on this site that teach you how to research a site and the proper way to dig?

Thanks,
Ray


In a nutshell, you need a sanborn map, probe & experience. If you want to know more read my many other privy digging stories where this question has been asked many times. LEON.
 

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I was hoping for a straight forward type of resource center to study from but I'll do the "digging" through the site to find your stories! I'm sure they will be engaging. I don't even know what a privy is...
 

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Not sure i want to dig anymore:deadhorse:I had my suspicions but wish I were wrong.

priv·y
ˈprivē/
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  • 1.
    sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private).
    important]"he was no longer privy to her innermost thoughts"

  • 1.
    a toilet located in a small shed outside a house or other building; an outhouse.

 
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