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British Columbia
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I dug up my first gold ring for 2010 last night and its a good one. Not only is it gold but its a professional hockey championship ring. Its a Western Hockey League Championship ring that was won back in 1986 and the guy that this ring belongs to went on to play in the NHL. His name in on the otherside and I will be contacting him to get it back to him. Just wanted to share this with you all. I was totally blown away at this find. It is by far my best find so far. I found it at a low tide at a beach that has guys detecting it all the time. Pretty lucky to find it. Good luck to everyone. Thank you.
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UPDATED February 26, 2010
Hi there, just wanted to let everyone know that I mailed Marks ring back awhile ago and I communicated with him yesterday and he has cofirmed to me that he has received his ring from the post office and so the championship ring is now back in his possession finally after all these years. Mark and I live very far away from each other so I am sorry I cannot post a returne picture of us together which would of been cool but I think when Mark gets a chance he may post a picture but the main thing is he now has his ring back. Thanks for the kind comments and happy hunting.
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 06:06:11 pm |
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Very cool  |
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Illinois
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 06:23:11 pm |
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That is a very awsome find. Glad you were able to find a name to go with it. Keep up the good hunting.  HH in 2010  |
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 06:25:06 pm |
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Nice ring, keep us updated if you get it returned.
Chris
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mesa az
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 06:27:33 pm |
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nice find you got gratz
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SE Louisiana
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 07:22:47 pm |
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That's one fine find  Keep us informed of the return.  RR |
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Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 08:05:01 pm |
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get us a pic of you returning it to him,
that would be really cool !!
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Denver, Colorado
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 08:17:59 pm |
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He owes you at least a couple of good seats at a game or two.
Carl
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wolf pack!!!
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 08:24:17 pm |
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Make it shine then post a pic or 2 Graet find
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Important Disclaimer: No racist- slurs, Innuendos or Insults implied in the above post.
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North Carolina
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 09:05:32 pm |
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He may reward you!
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 09:09:54 pm |
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nice, maybe a floor seat on the glass is in order!!!!
hh
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 09:58:40 pm |
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Nice find. I saw the team name as the blazers. Is that by chance the Kamloops Blazers.
hh
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British Columbia
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Jan 30, 2010, 10:47:28 pm |
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Hey Canadian digger, thats right, this is a championship ring for the players of the Kamloops Blazers of the whl league. I just did some research on the guy because his name is on the ring and I found out that he went on to play in the NHL.
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 03:50:21 am |
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Now that is very cool and I bet that player will be very happy to get it back! When a sport is basically your life, I think the accomplishments you achieve along the way mean a heck of a lot. It's funny his greatest loss is probably your greatest find.
Looks like there's several to choose from... Darcy Norton, Rob Brown, Mark Recchi, and those are just the ones I recognize and don't follow hockey.
Banner all the way!
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Chicago Area
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 03:51:44 am |
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Excellent ring! Looks pretty hefty.
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 04:35:10 am |
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Sweet!!!! |
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 05:31:29 am |
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Great looking ring! Awesome that your going to be able to return the ring.  I grew up just down the way from Kamloops. BANNER! |
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Please leave a ring after the beep!
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 07:10:45 am |
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Wow! That is a honker for sure! Hope you find the owner soon.....Good Luck!  HH, Moon |
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 07:15:06 am |
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Great Find ! Keep us updated on this one . Thanks for sharing !!
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 07:22:58 am |
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I'll vote banner for the pic showing it being returned.
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 08:27:12 am |
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I live about 60 miles from Kamloops and I think this is a great story and I hope that you are able to return it. Some of the names from the Blazers that went into the NHL are: Brown,Recchi, Hawgood, Shudra and Bawa Just to name a few. Hope to hear that you able to return it.
HH
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 10:26:14 am |
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I agree with Iron Patch, someone put a lot of sweat out earning that ring. A return would be well worth the banner. I think even W&E Treasure would be interrested in this story. Contact them bcboy. Was'nt there someone just recently that was having a story done by W&E. Maybe they can help you. Just a thought! Detectahead
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Kansas
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 12:15:03 pm |
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BC that is one sweet a** find. I think we would like to see a return picture. let us know
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 12:30:46 pm |
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That which does not kill us, only makes us stronger!!
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 12:41:01 pm |
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Oh man that's a huge find!
Makes you wonder how those other hunters missed that. I agree that it'd be a great story and a great shot in the arm for this hobby when you return it.
Keep us posted.
Mike
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 03:18:55 pm |
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Very cool. My son plays Junior hockey here in the States, so it makes it even more interesting. I found a Michigan Gold Gloves championship pin once, but there was no way to figure out who it belonged to. I still have it.
Let us know when you return it.
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 03:52:40 pm |
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Looks like nice ice in that! congrats on the find and trying to return it.
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British Columbia
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 08:18:41 pm |
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Heres a few more pictures of the ring. Cleaned a little bit with water. I sent an email to the Kamloops Blazers organization and ask for the hockey players contact information so im hopeing to hear from them tomorrow. Ill keep you all posted. Thank you.
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kingman az
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 01:25:16 am |
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AWESOME GOLD RING
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Bay Area Ca.
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 02:15:01 am |
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congrats on the great find, am looking forward to the rest of the story......  thanks for sharing and hh....banner |
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 04:25:55 am |
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Keep us Updated |
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shhh...the person who posted above me just farted but wont see this since you scrolled down.
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St. Charles County, Missouri
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 04:33:06 am |
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In the words of Darren Pang, 'Holy Jumpin!'
Thats a banner find!
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 04:36:18 am |
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Very Sweet! Can't wait to read the end to this story!
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TEA...taxed enough already
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San Diego California
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 07:58:50 pm |
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Mark Kachowski
Position: D
Mark played parts of three seasons with the Penguins from 1987–90 as a tough left winger who fought some of the NHL’s biggest and best. He recorded 6 goals, 11 points and 209 penalty minutes in 64 NHL games. He is a native of western Canada where he played junior hockey for the powerhouse Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League.
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In da bush
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 08:30:59 am |
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Not that I want to sound like the typical Canadian but holy #*$! What a find! That's a killer ring!
How many people have found a WHL championship ring that belonged to a NHL defense man?
It would be great to see a true Canadian find up on the banner and my vote is in.
Everyone has watched an NHL game at least once in their life.
BANNER!!!!!!
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 08:39:10 am |
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Not that I want to sound like the typical Canadian but holy #*$! What a find! That's a killer ring!
How many people have found a WHL championship ring that belonged to a NHL defense man?
It would be great to see a true Canadian find up on the banner and my vote is in.
Everyone has watched an NHL game at least once in their life.
BANNER!!!!!!
Dave.
I bet if it was a football ring having belonged to someone in the NFL it would be up there. Not sure why NHL is different. |
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 08:51:01 am |
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Really Awesome!
Great find / Great story
what are you hunting with bcboy?
Are you a deep surf hunter?
Fill us in on your machine. Do you have a high dollar scoop?
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 08:55:09 am |
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Not that I want to sound like the typical Canadian but holy #*$! What a find! That's a killer ring!
How many people have found a WHL championship ring that belonged to a NHL defense man?
It would be great to see a true Canadian find up on the banner and my vote is in.
Everyone has watched an NHL game at least once in their life.
BANNER!!!!!!
Dave.
I bet if it was a football ring having belonged to someone in the NFL it would be up there. Not sure why NHL is different. NFL is huge and I could see if it was a CFL ring, it wouldn't generate the votes but NHL come on people! There are more American franchise teams than Canadian and surely there are a lot of Penguin fans out there! I have seen less exciting gold rings (not referring to anything in particular)make it up there, so just click banner fellow T-netters! Dave. |
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 08:55:28 am |
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He played for several teams, starting with the Kamloops Jr. Oilers ('83'-'84); plenty of 'alumni' sources to get current info.
Good luck.
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 09:19:12 am |
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NHL, NFL, NBA, ....shouldn't make a difference. A championship ring is at best a rarity when found, especially from a pro team. It's Banner material. Once it gets back to the owner it should be an Honorable Mention as well. Good luck on it BCBoy.
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 09:28:37 am |
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He played for several teams, starting with the Kamloops Jr. Oilers ('83'-'84); plenty of 'alumni' sources to get current info.
Good luck.
Has the player been named? I didn't see it. |
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 09:32:15 am |
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Not that I want to sound like the typical Canadian but holy #*$! What a find! That's a killer ring!
How many people have found a WHL championship ring that belonged to a NHL defense man?
It would be great to see a true Canadian find up on the banner and my vote is in.
Everyone has watched an NHL game at least once in their life.
BANNER!!!!!!
Dave.
I bet if it was a football ring having belonged to someone in the NFL it would be up there. Not sure why NHL is different. If it was football i'd say Melt it down. any word yet ? |
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 09:33:36 am |
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I found all the information you need. I did call and a lady answered and when I explained that you had found his ring she hung up. Check your email I have all the infomation emailed to you...I hope that you get to get it back to him....zaxfire69...I hope also that you don't get upset that I found all the information. And that is the correct info verified...
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 09:42:43 am |
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He played for several teams, starting with the Kamloops Jr. Oilers ('83'-'84); plenty of 'alumni' sources to get current info.
Good luck.
Has the player been named? I didn't see it. Mark Kachowski. |
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 10:01:52 am |
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He played for several teams, starting with the Kamloops Jr. Oilers ('83'-'84); plenty of 'alumni' sources to get current info.
Good luck.
Has the player been named? I didn't see it. Mark Kachowski. Gotcha. just seen the 2nd set of pictures had it. |
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 11:05:45 am |
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I found all the information you need. I did call and a lady answered and when I explained that you had found his ring she hung up. Check your email I have all the infomation emailed to you...I hope that you get to get it back to him....zaxfire69...I hope also that you don't get upset that I found all the information. And that is the correct info verified...
should send her a link to this post some people are just paranoid |
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 11:15:24 am |
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Yeah she said " This is just hard to believe and I'm hanging up now" ...I tried explaining and then I heard dialtone...I feel bad..I shouldn't have called..But I didn't believe this was the right info and I just wanted to make sure before passing it to BCBOY...I wasn't going to hang up when I asked, Mark Kachowski of the Kamloops Blazers and she said Yes....Whats a guy to do?  I'm just trying to help out...It literally took me 1 minute to find the info...I do alot of online research.. |
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 12:01:21 pm |
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One fine Find! Appears as if your reasearch has been done. Sure hope that you are able to return the ring and get photos of the mini ceremony.. Wishing you the best!!! HHHH
PS Banner vote
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 12:06:57 pm |
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Yeah she said " This is just hard to believe and I'm hanging up now" ...I tried explaining and then I heard dialtone...I feel bad..I shouldn't have called..But I didn't believe this was the right info and I just wanted to make sure before passing it to BCBOY...I wasn't going to hang up when I asked, Mark Kachowski of the Kamloops Blazers and she said Yes....Whats a guy to do? I'm just trying to help out...It literally took me 1 minute to find the info...I do alot of online research.. If Yous can get an address a Letter whith the Link Assuring her it is for real Maybe with a Mention of City & State Found in Will help them realize it's not a scam |
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 12:21:04 pm |
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I did call and a lady answered and when I explained that you had found his ring she hung up. There was a post a year or so ago about an attempt to return a high school ring found at "The Shark Pit". The owner was a lawyer and when he got the call he thought he was being scammed somehow because it was "impossible for anyone to have is class ring." He had lost it while swimming at the beach in the summer after his senior year - 1963. I don't recall how it got resolved but the guy got his ring back just before his class reunion. So... keep trying. I suggest a letter with pictures. DCMatt P.S. Congrats on the banner. |
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 12:23:58 pm |
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When BCBOY comes back on an lets me know he recieved the info I emailed him i will be real happy. I feel good just knowing I helped him find the fellow. He has the address and phone number now. Hopefully Mr. Kachowski will call me back this evening after 5 P.M. And I can explain that indeed this is real...and forward him to BCBOY.
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 12:48:51 pm |
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Cool ring, I'm sure he'll be happy to get it back. Maybe you'll get a reward out of the deal to, never know. U might get to meet a pro hockey player out of the deal too. Nice work!!
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2011 finds
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 01:28:29 pm |
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CONGRATS on that BANNER ring. Very rare find. Way to go, MM |
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 01:34:24 pm |
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He scoops! He Scores!
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Let's keep it positive
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South Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - 70's Whites TM Amphibian, DetectorPro Pulse, Ace 250
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 01:42:17 pm |
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Very cool. He must have played on the Penguins Stanley Cup championship teams with Mario Lemieux.
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Posts: 8
Jackson, Mississippi
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 01:42:58 pm |
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bcboy my hats off to you. Nice to know there are still people out there that would take the time & effort to return something to the person who lost it.
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Colonial East End NY LI Member of the Historical Artifact Detecting Team
Posts: 2543
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Sov GT , DFX 300
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 01:47:21 pm |
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2 more like that and you got a Hat Trick ! WTG Good find and return |
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South
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 02:13:16 pm |
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Nice find and banner. I will now bow out and let you handle your business in the return of the item. Let us know what they tell you. |
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Digging History
Posts: 1107
Manitoba.Canada
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whitesEagle Spectrum /Whites 6000/Di Series 3,Whites 4900DL.MAX, Sea Hunter XL500 , Fisher 1280x(kidds)
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 02:49:00 pm |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! When we win the Gold Medal this year in Vancouver , I will think of your great Find !
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Love to detect history
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Posts: 1171
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 / Ace 250/ ATPro
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 03:00:12 pm |
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I just got off the phone with Mr. Kachowski. I guided him to this post. He is registering and will probably post very soon. I feel so special to be part of this. He is super excited about Bcboy finding his ring lost so long ago.
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 03:25:02 pm |
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Hello all,
I am Mark Kachowski ,
Thanks zaxfire69 for the phone call, my wife was very skeptical and called me right away and i had to chuckle because i knew someday someone would find my ring, i lost the ring in Vancouver in 1987, i was in town working out and visiting an ex girlfriend before training camp with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1987. We went to the beach suntan lotion cold water and it was gone, it was like a movie in slow motion the ring popping up in the air, me fumbling to catch it, slipping through my fingers a couple of times and being it was a windy day the waves were crashing pretty hard i was only in two feet of water, gone. I knew someone would find it and hoped they would return it, But i did not expect it to be 22-23 years later.
I did go on and play parts of three seasons with the Penguins and had the fortune of playing with and against some of the Greatest players the game has ever seen.
I sent an Email with my contact info to bcboy
This is a very cool site, it seems to have a lot of great genuine people on here judging by the comments that were left!
Regards to All,
Mark Kachowski
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Posts: 2610
Somewhere, Texas
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Cibola/Lobo Super Traq/ Gray Ghost headphones
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 03:28:54 pm |
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WOW, what a thrilling story of "treasure" lost and found! Welcome to TNET Mr. Kachowski!
P.S. yes there are a lot of great folks here!
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It's the thrill of the hunt!
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Posts: 1171
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 / Ace 250/ ATPro
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 03:45:46 pm |
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I think today was my best day treasure hunting. This is what it is all about..!! |
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 04:12:58 pm |
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Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 2788
Sal Sagev Adaven
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-TRAC
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 04:26:27 pm |
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I'll just follow you with My E-trac ! ! ! !
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Please leave a ring after the beep!
Posts: 3030
Aiken, SC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250
___________ Wallet Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 04:30:30 pm |
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Wow.....Now if only BCBoy would chime in!  Can't wait to hear "the rest of the story"! What an awesome ring! HH, Moon |
Even the mightiest Oak in the forest is just a little nut that held it's ground!!
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Posts: 191
Charleston, SC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites MXT, Minelab Excalibur 1000, Tesoro Tejon
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 04:34:21 pm |
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How cool is this!?!
I love it when rings are returned! Hey Mark, I lost my high school ring at a San Antonio beach spot with an ex while I was stationed there back in 1988. I got a call in 2005 from a lady who found it and returned it.
We want to see pics of this ring returned!!!!! LOL I am also curious if the ring still fits, mine does not.
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 04:39:13 pm |
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Awesome! Great story unfolding here. It was a treat to read for sure.
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Posts: 2388
Jersey Cape
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1265X & CZ-7
_____________ Colonial Finds - 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece - Half Dimes_____________
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 04:41:21 pm |
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Near The-Net ..shoots ,scores , rings up the winning goal !!! go zaxfire  Hi, Mark Kachowski, bet you are feeling good about your ring , Now !!! How about some seats near the ice 4 bcboy Fantastic . |
Gimme a break *** I have bad days too.
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Posts: 688
In da bush
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Old Fishers
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 04:55:48 pm |
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This is truly priceless, WOW! What a great day for BcBoy, Mark Kachowski, and Treasure Net! Thanks also to Zaxfire for making this priceless moment happen. Congratulations Bcboy on the banner! Dave. |
Thinking outside the box.
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Posts: 109
Northwest Indiana
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 05:20:12 pm |
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Gratz all the way around, great find, story and sure a great return. Remember Pictures are worth a thousand words!
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 05:24:09 pm |
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Been great reading from the drop of the puck, can't wait for the rest of the story.
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 05:32:41 pm |
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"I'm a finder, not a loser!"
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Posts: 673
N.B. Canada
Detector used Detector(s) Used - currently use Sov XS2A Pro,Ace 250,past detectors Garrett 1000 PM,Whites Prizm 2,Fisher 1280X,Tesoro Golden Umax
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 05:32:58 pm |
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 woo hoo that wont happen a 2nd time in your lifetime ,but hey who knows huh!! Congrats!!
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To dig or not to dig.....that is the question!!
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 05:43:38 pm |
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I did call and a lady answered and when I explained that you had found his ring she hung up. There was a post a year or so ago about an attempt to return a high school ring found at "The Shark Pit". The owner was a lawyer and when he got the call he thought he was being scammed somehow because it was "impossible for anyone to have is class ring." He had lost it while swimming at the beach in the summer after his senior year - 1963. I don't recall how it got resolved but the guy got his ring back just before his class reunion. So... keep trying. I suggest a letter with pictures. DCMatt P.S. Congrats on the banner. Matt, You have a pretty good memory.  Here's that story http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,57059.0.html Congrats bcboy on making banner & finding such a cool ring! Good job zaxfire69 on tracking down Mr Kachowski! Welcome to T-net Mr Kachowski! I'm glad you got back your ring! Go Caps! |
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wolf pack!!!
Posts: 6788
Texas
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minlabe SE, ace 250, fisher 1280x
_____________ Calvert Store Dig - Diamond Ring - Found & Returned_____________
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 05:48:26 pm |
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well illbe danged, congrats to both of you and thanks for sharing!
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Important Disclaimer: No racist- slurs, Innuendos or Insults implied in the above post.
AND, I don't have time to spell check!
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Digging History
Posts: 1107
Manitoba.Canada
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whitesEagle Spectrum /Whites 6000/Di Series 3,Whites 4900DL.MAX, Sea Hunter XL500 , Fisher 1280x(kidds)
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 06:01:13 pm |
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Love to detect history
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Treasur hunting Baton Rouge La. 70769
Posts: 326
Galvez La 70769
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250/2 coils BH 2 coils/ Garrett pinpointer.
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 06:16:22 pm |
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That diamond is worth 5k easy. Great find.
Ok I read all the post on this thread and what an unbelievable story. You hear we could use a little good news well this would do well to show MDing in a favorable light. If anyone is in the press here is a story that would make it big time.
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cdltpx is my youtube screen name look there I have lots of favorites on many subjects. I also have a lot of subscribers that I have not thanked a single one of them for subscribing. I figure they subscribed same reason I sub to others to learn from what they find or post.
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Posts: 1216
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-Trac, Explorer II, Excalibur
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 06:55:20 pm |
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This is a really incredible and special find. Congratulations to bcboy for finding this ring and for making the banner.
I do feel bad, though, as bcboy didn't get the opportunity to break the news himself to the owner of the ring who had lost it so many years ago. That is truly a special thing that I look very forward to being able to do someday when I find a class ring at the beach or in a park somewhere.
Amazing story though, and very cool that the hockey player registered and posted about his lost ring.
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Posts: 20408
South Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - 70's Whites TM Amphibian, DetectorPro Pulse, Ace 250
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 07:46:01 pm |
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Welcome to TN chows26 (Mark). I hope you will stick around. You might like it here. Great members and a great hobby. Great story bcboy.
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Posts: 102
British Columbia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Excalibur 1000
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___________ Hockey Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 08:14:43 pm |
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I just got home and am pretty amazed at all the responses and making banner which I never though I would. I really am excited and best of all I now have Marks contact information and can get the ring back to him. This is awesome. Thanks very much for your help "zaxfire69". No worries about contacting him befoer me, Im gladd you did and now Mark can get his ring back. I showed his name in one of the pictures figuring someone would help out and thats great. The sooner the better. Ive been trying since I found the ring last Friday, which was January, 29th. I left an email with the Kamloops Blazers but have not receive a response yet and tried Canada 411 for a name search but nothing. I knew it was just a matter of time and here it is, six days latter and thanks to "zaxfire69" for his contribution Mark will get his ring back. I called Mark and left a message on his answering machine and hope to talk to him soon. Thanks again eveyone and all the best.
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Treasur hunting Baton Rouge La. 70769
Posts: 326
Galvez La 70769
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250/2 coils BH 2 coils/ Garrett pinpointer.
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 08:38:11 pm |
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Who knows maybe Mark chows 26 will get a metal detector and join the hobby? You should get both the banner and a honorable mention out of this it really is a great story that should get the attention of the national press. This is the type of stories you would hear about on Paul Harvey. Lets' see where did put Oprah Winfrey's number? |
cdltpx is my youtube screen name look there I have lots of favorites on many subjects. I also have a lot of subscribers that I have not thanked a single one of them for subscribing. I figure they subscribed same reason I sub to others to learn from what they find or post.
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Posts: 198
Australia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250, Whites PI Surf
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 09:40:18 pm |
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Reading all of this makes me proud to be a treasure seeker, great story!
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Just one more hole...Then I'll go home!
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Posts: 1171
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 / Ace 250/ ATPro
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 10:34:14 pm |
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Oh Man BCBOY...I am so glad you are able to get the ring back to him. Plus I am really happy that I could help you out. Thank you for being so kind to me. I was afraid you would get upset with me trying to help you out with the research end. I saw your post this morning and just started looking. I got lucky and found a post on the internet that showed his address. After that I then used my Iphone that has an app that looks up phone numbers. I thought this is to good to be true. His was listed. Called the number all else is history. If ANYONE ever needs me to help find anything just let me know. I am willing to help anyone with anything. After all that is what I joined Treasurenet for..BCBOY I am still in shock..Man do you realize that you found a ring lost 22 years ago and were able to find the owner after all those years. What are the chances of that...You are the man...Keep up the good work..Let me know how everything turns out. Your friend...Zaxfire69 of Mississippi!! |
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 11:09:30 pm |
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Just WoW! I had to read everything posted on this thread! And boy was it worth it! What a great read! Congratulations on that beautiful find, and extra congrats on it being returned to the owner! (Awesome research, Zax! ) Nana |
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Posts: 386
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Vaquero
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted Feb 03, 2010, 11:40:14 pm |
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After all the gold, diamond, Roman, etc., finds posted almost daily, I find this story the most inspiring and uplifting, from beginning to end, with a great final scene still to come. As an almost daily MDer, there are a few items on my long list yet to find, and I just put at the top this experience, next to a gold coin hoard, of course.
Thanks to all the players in this beautiful story, and hope it gets some national press coverage as well, as it deserves.
To Mark,.... "For the loser now. Will be later to win."...... by B. Dylan.
To bcboy & all,...... "An important aspect of attracting what you desire in life is giving. The law of ten-fold return says that for every hour you spend helping someone, you will receive 10 hours from the Universe in return. For every dollar you give away, you will receive 10 dollars from the Universe in return. It might not come immediately, but it will come."
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Posts: 5093
Seymour Johnson AFB NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Etrac,Vaquero, Cibola, Minlab Excal and a vibra probe 580
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned - Another Class Ring Found & Returned!___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 12:42:25 am |
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God and country.
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 03:36:25 am |
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Who knows maybe Mark chows 26 will get a metal detector and join the hobby?
I bet he's out there right now! ....or maybe he was all along! Isn't pro hockey the natural progression to swinging a metal detector? |
I'm as dirty as I look!
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Jackson, Mississippi
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 05:19:43 pm |
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Zax, awesome job on the research |
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Posts: 1171
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 / Ace 250/ ATPro
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 06:00:42 pm |
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BCBOY did the Hard stuff. He found the ring. He is the hero in this story. |
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georgia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - garrett 1500-ace 250-garrett ads groudhog deepseeker
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 06:11:35 pm |
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GREAT FIND. NICE OF YOU TRYING TO GET IT BACK TO THE OWNER. |
KYLE DISMUKE
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LETS GO HUNTING
Posts: 1652
Denver , Colorado
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX , Ace 150 , Prizm 2
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 06:42:10 pm |
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Sweet find , hope you find the owner . |
THIS HOBBY ROCKS , LETS GO ....
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Posts: 6698
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 06:56:17 pm |
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WTG!!! |
" I always thought someone should do something about that....... then I realized, I am that someone."
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Posts: 68
Bloomington, IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-Trac w/ Sunray Probe, Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 08:46:50 pm |
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Just read through the latest lost treasure mag at barnes & noble and this story blows everything in there out of the water! Congrats on banner and honorable mention!
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Posts: 373
Northern California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 LTD, Tek Omega, Garrett AT-Pro & Minelab E-trac
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Feb 04, 2010, 08:55:24 pm |
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That is a great find and an even greater story, although I am disappointed that the finder didn't get the pleasure of locating and speaking with the owner and someone else felt it was their mission to intervene instead  Oh well, least it gets returned and I'm sure bcboy is as excited about reuniting the ring with it's owner as he was when he dug it hh, Brian |
Oldest Coin - 1841 Seated Half Dime
Oldest Relic - Silver plated 1700's Colonial Buckle
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Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
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Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Feb 05, 2010, 04:42:58 am |
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i agree, this find deserves banner and honarable mention !!
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ALLEN
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