mackle
Member
Hey folks. I'm new a this and gladly accept advice. Less than a month ago I found my first bottle, quite by accident, while boating / exploring along the banks of the lower Cape Fear River. (Near Wilmington NC) On Feb 2nd this forum (specifically, epackage ) identified it for me. Ever since then, I've been studying, inquiring, planning, plotting and dreaming about Relic Hunting, Bottle digging & Metal Detecting.
My wife's grandparents had a farm that's been abandoned since about 1970. The old house, built in the 1800's has collapsed, as have the three barns. the only building still standing is a cinder block well house. What used to be cleared farm land has totally grown up in pine trees. Most of the back yard is still clear, as are the driveway and an old logging trail. My wife "thinks" she can tell me where the outhouse was, but in wonder about that... When it comes to directions she's not exactly a walking GPS. Oh, there was also a "trash dump" that she thinks she might be able to find.
I have a shovel, small digging tools, and a metal detector. My specific questions are:
What should I use for a probing rod? (I've read about them somewhere on this forum)
Where should I begin? (We have about 25 acres, so I expect it will be many moons before I've explored it well)
I sincerely appreciate anything that you think will help me get started. I don't believe in re-inventing the wheel.
Many thanks in advance,
Mackle
My wife's grandparents had a farm that's been abandoned since about 1970. The old house, built in the 1800's has collapsed, as have the three barns. the only building still standing is a cinder block well house. What used to be cleared farm land has totally grown up in pine trees. Most of the back yard is still clear, as are the driveway and an old logging trail. My wife "thinks" she can tell me where the outhouse was, but in wonder about that... When it comes to directions she's not exactly a walking GPS. Oh, there was also a "trash dump" that she thinks she might be able to find.
I have a shovel, small digging tools, and a metal detector. My specific questions are:
What should I use for a probing rod? (I've read about them somewhere on this forum)
Where should I begin? (We have about 25 acres, so I expect it will be many moons before I've explored it well)
I sincerely appreciate anything that you think will help me get started. I don't believe in re-inventing the wheel.
Many thanks in advance,
Mackle