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by Old Git John
Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Dad finds valuable 17th century ring
Replies: 6
Views: 6202

Re: Dad finds valuable 17th century ring

That is a beauty Phil, congratulations to your dad.
by Old Git John
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: 2012 Magazines
Topic: Word Magazine - Issue 58 - June 2012
Replies: 9
Views: 14459

Re: Word Magazine - Issue 58 - June 2012

Superb magazine yet again, well done, and thank you all.
by Old Git John
Fri May 18, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Do I laugh or cry?
Replies: 9
Views: 8661

Re: Do I laugh or cry?

Tends to make my confidence it the Time Team mob ebb somewhat, and gives one that "sinking" feeling you get when you know that you are faced with a complete p---k. I never realised the Bronze brigade were building wooden boats in readiness for the Roman-tics, even before they had been thou...
by Old Git John
Thu May 17, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Methwold - Find of rare Roman coins
Replies: 3
Views: 5021

Re: Methwold - Find of rare Roman coins

Lucky man, two rarish coins, found on family land. Good report, thanks Phil.
by Old Git John
Wed May 16, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Furness Viking Hoard now on PAS database
Replies: 1
Views: 4257

Re: Furness Viking Hoard now on PAS database

Super Tom, thank you for the link.
by Old Git John
Tue May 15, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Castle vandalism 'a mindless act'
Replies: 6
Views: 6484

Re: Castle vandalism 'a mindless act'

English Heritage said site managers are also concerned offenders are risking their lives above 300ft high cliffs to get access to the fragile castle walls. "Deliberate acts of vandalism are illegal and we take this very seriously. People often climb the 300ft cliff walls to gain access during ...
by Old Git John
Tue May 15, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Castle vandalism 'a mindless act'
Replies: 6
Views: 6484

Re: Castle vandalism 'a mindless act'

jcmaloney wrote:Lack of discipline with no fear of justice (not that there is any these days!). Hope the barstewards fall down the cliff next time.

That says enough for me, quite right too.
by Old Git John
Tue May 15, 2012 5:42 am
Forum: Mapping
Topic: Vision of Britain
Replies: 1
Views: 4560

Re: Vision of Britain

Jusy been playing with it, and found some interesting info. Thanks for the link Barry.
by Old Git John
Fri May 11, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Armed police Gatecrash yorkshire searchers dig
Replies: 18
Views: 20186

Re: Armed police Gatecrash yorkshire searchers dig

deepseeker wrote:laughing aside, great to see a positive response by the police :g38:

Absolutely :g38: :g50:
by Old Git John
Fri May 11, 2012 5:41 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Armed police Gatecrash yorkshire searchers dig
Replies: 18
Views: 20186

Re: Armed police Gatecrash yorkshire searchers dig

I have been wondering how long it would be, but was not thinking gun. At a quick glance they resemble a Casco, (the modern replacement for a truncheon). I am always concious of this when I go out with it on my belt.
by Old Git John
Thu May 10, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: Artefacts (Metal)
Topic: Spelter
Replies: 4
Views: 5891

Re: Spelter

Puffin wrote:I had to look it up for the missus, thought it may be of interest to someone.

You were right, and," if only one person benefits from anothers search for knowledge, that search was worthwhile".


Where did that come from ? :shock:
by Old Git John
Thu May 10, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: Artefacts (Metal)
Topic: Spelter
Replies: 4
Views: 5891

Re: Spelter

Thank you for that Puffin, I have often wondered what it was, but was too scared to ask.
by Old Git John
Thu May 10, 2012 5:52 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: UK Metal Detecting Enthusiast in USA Market
Replies: 4
Views: 6417

Re: UK Metal Detecting Enthusiast in USA Market

All of the above. Great story.
by Old Git John
Tue May 08, 2012 4:57 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Diagnosed at 18 but Bridget found solace in hobby
Replies: 8
Views: 8132

Re: Diagnosed at 18 but Bridget found solace in hobby

DiOz wrote:I think Bridget is the daughter of a forum member here.
Absolutely right, Bridgetsdad, otherwise known as Wildmantel. Agreat guy, and what wonderful news for Bridget.

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