Twin Territories Club hunted today

[Bentfork]

Hello folks.

The Twin Territories Treasure Hunters Club of Oklahoma City had our fall hunt and chili cook-off today.

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The weather was absolutely beautiful. In the early morning it was near 60, but by the time the hunt started it had warmed up to near 75.

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Our club has approximately 250 members and we meet the second Monday of each month. But today was the annual fall hunt that occurred at the Yukon Round Up Club field in Yukon, OK.

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I am a first year member so it was quite an experience for me. Needless to say these folks go all out. Or should I say all in. The ground was planted with 2000+ (yes, that's correct) silver dimes. Not clads! Also planted was 150 number marked tokens for prizes to be given away. Among the prizes was a White's Spectra V3 and a Tesoro Vaquero, about 50 Silver Eagle coins, proof coin sets, books, hats, travel mugs, caps, and etc. WOW!

Here are some of the prizes

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I'm sorry but I didn't take any action photos while the hunt was on. I was busy!

A great time was had by all. Lots of good food and friendship. The folks shared ideas, tips, and hunting spots, and in general bonded for what I feel is one of the best hobbies around.

My take for the day was pretty good.

I hit 55 dimes and 6 tokens. The 6 tokens brought me 3 Silver Eagles, 2 proof sets, and 2 books.

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Thanks for looking.

Gary

[angellionel]

Those are some neat prizes. :) You did great at the hunt. Congrats! thumbsup01

[Epi-hunter]

Gary, thanks for sharing! Looks like a great time and some excellent finds and prizes! Who won the V3? :)

[Bentfork]

Who won the V3?

Wasn't me. crying01 The winner of the V3 is a gentleman that I haven't seen at our regular meeetings. So I don't know him. My token numbers were off by one on both the V3 and the Tesoro. So close!

Our Oklahoma City White's dealer is a club member and a major contributor to the hunts. They kick in a substantial amount of money. And we have numerous fundraisers throughout the year allowing our club dues to be $20 each year. Wish our club had a web site. Maybe I'll propose that at our next meeting.

Gary

[MNDigger]

Wow! :shocked04: Talk about finding some silver! I have never done any kind of seeded hunt but to walk away with 55 silver dimes, 3 Silver Eagles, and other great prizes would be fun!

[OkieDigger]

That's pretty awesome!

[Snowy]

You took some nice goodies home with you, Gary! I'd be proud of that take!
Sounds like you had a blast meeting up with people, too.
It's always fun to meet up with other detectorists, and at an event like that you're sure to be busy.
I'm betting yout priceless prize was newly acquired friendships. thumbsup01

Congratulations on your take, Gary. Good going!

[Bentfork]

I'm betting your priceless prize was newly acquired friendships.

You're correct about that. I know most of the folks by face and many by name, but this was a priceless chance to congregate and cuss and discuss. Crude, but very worthwhile.

Dale, I think the White's dealer knows you. I dropped your name and your locale. He said he thought he might know you. Not from your picture at the post office though. And in a good light too.

G.

[Islandhunter]

Gary...looks like you ahd a great time at a great spot with some good people and then as an added bonus won some fantastic prizes and made some sweet finds!!! Kinda hard to top a day like that... thumbsup01

[SeabeeRon]

Great post and hunt Gary!! 8)