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The forum discussions revolve around two main topics: a request form letter for using a metal detector to search for specific items buried in an area and a treasure hunt involving deciphering clues related to various locations and landmarks. Users discuss the equipment and supplies needed for metal detecting, emphasizing safety, ethical conduct, and legal considerations. Osmaster provides detailed guidance on both topics, including clues and suggestions for the treasure hunt. The discussions involve collaborative efforts to decipher clues, plan the treasure hunt, and explore the significance of dreams and exploration. Users also share insights on the importance of following guidelines, examining details closely, and organizing discussions for clarity. Overall, the discussions highlight the excitement and adventure associated with treasure hunts and metal detecting activities, while emphasizing the importance of proper conduct, safety precautions, and ethical considerations.

osmaster

Metal Detector / Dig Form Request form Letter. Dear {Name or Organization}: My name is . I am . As per our previous phone discussion – I would like to request to search a small area (Describe area to seach).  I feel that this letter would help assure you that this would be done in a very professional manner. I'm writing to ask for permission to use a metal detector at (location) to locate an object. -  I would NOT be searching for a Historical artifact, or valuable. -  I would be recovering an item that has been buried on purpose in 1982. This item had been intended to be found at a later date. - The items that I would be looking for ONLY are: - A Ceramic Casque -  A Key I would retrieve them in such a way that the ground appears undisturbed. I want you to know that I will respect all property that I search and will leave it in the same condition that I find it. For granting me this request I would like to offer (Organization) small donation (for this purpose). Thank You. Your Name


osmaster

- Comfortable Shovel - Metal Detector - Fresh batteries for Metal Detector - Leche Digger / Trowel - Gloves to Protect Hands - Metal Detector Release form - ID - Drivers Licence - Fanny Pack / Store refuse found while digging - Hefty Bags to place dirt on top of - Copy of book (Photocopy of Verses, Pictures) - Knee Pads - Food / Snacks - Change of clothes - Confortable footware for walking / hiking - Map of Area - Handcleaner (Purell) - Blank Check / Money for bribe or donation - Loot Bag - Popsicle sticks to mark ground if multiple targets are found by detector. - Cell Phone - Camera with recharged batteries or film. - A treasure Team Mate / Partner. Good luck All


osmaster

Small First Aid Kit Mosquito Insect Repellant (Florida) Sunscreen / Sun Lotion Sunglasses


cthree

-Blank Check money to bribe This is the item I forgot! A great idea.


osmaster

Guidelines to follow. After 20 years - metal detecting laws are more strict - Here's a good guide line to follow. Code of Ethics All treasure hunters might be judged by the example you set. Here are a few basic rules you should follow while using your metal detector: Respect private and public property, all historical and archaeological sites and will not metal detect on these sites without permission. Keep abreast of and obey all laws, rules and regulations governing federal, state and public land. Aid law enforcement authorities whenever possible. Do not willfully cause damage to property, including fences, signs and buildings, and I will always fill the holes I dig. Do not destroy property, buildings or the remains of ghost towns and other deserted structures. Do not leave litter or uncovered items lying around. I will collect all trash and discarded targets upon leaving a search area. Observe the Golden Rule, conducting myself in a manner that enhances the public perception of the hobby of metal detection. Cautions Do not hunt in an area where electric lines, gas/water pipelines, bombs or other explosive or dangerous material may be buried. Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission. Treasure hunting is strictly forbidden in certain areas, such as (but not limited to) National and State Parks, Monuments, Military installations, etc. If you are not absolutely certain of the legality, check before hunting! Be careful when digging where the underground conditions are unknown


intrigued

Osmaster, Since you are familiar with metal detectors--do you think they would help with The Secret when the "key" is mostly clay?


wilhouse

- thin metal pole, 4-5 feet long, like a pipe probe (Home Depot), with a handle for probing the ground. - bag for treasure when found! wilhouse


osmaster

#07487250040 Ludell SLATE BAR  $17.97 Home Depot Hear the crunch of the plexiglass is the plan.


Egbert

I love positive thinking!  Good luck! Don't forget something to chop roots (small axe?), or if there are no roots, you may want to bring a post hole digger. Also, bring a toothbrush and some water, to clean off the million small ceramic pieces after you realize that the entire thing has caved in over time, and is now caked with mud.


osmaster

Thanks - but I was informed that the information below was incorrect. Location #1  – Women’s Federation Monument in Alpine, NJ Clue #1– Palisades Rock Formation Clue #2 Rose – New York State Flower Clue #3 Adolph Hitler– Cleverly concealed – (Palisade Rock looked liked Hitler’s moustache before broke off in the 1940's very famous ) Clue #4 Latitude – 20 dots left hand side of robe – 18 on right (she is pointing to the 2 missing) = Latitude 40! Clue #5 Woman face represents the Statue of liberty Clue #6 - Odd blue object on left side of woman’s face – on the Women’s Monument upper left side of Plaque, part of Castle wall. Verse 1 Fortress north   - Describe the Women's Monument as a fortress Cold as glass    - Glass ceiling that many career women face! Friendship south  - Alpine NJ, Boy Scout Camp Take your task – Take you car? To the number - To the Higway Nine eight two     Route 9W – 8.2 Mile Marker Through the wood     Park in lot – Walk the trail No lion fears   - Lion Crest on door - no longer. In the sky the water veers    - Hudson River Small of scale   - Manhattan is across the Hudson River, small Step across  - Walk to your left, still facing the castle. Perspective should not be lost . In the center of four alike  - Four stones the jut out directly above the plaque (see picture on next page) Small, split ,  Architecture of four stones are spilt holding the side to  roof Three winged and slight What we take to be Our strongest tower of delight Falls gently - The terrain slopes down In December night - Look North Looking back from treasure ground There's the spout! - There is a Water Spout on side of the Monument! A whistle sounds.  – This is the Train that commuters use to enter Manhattan, across the Hudson River, can be heard from NJ - Very Frequent - so every 10 to 20 mins you can hear the train. Image #6 – Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site Franconia Notch State Park Franconia, NH Image: #1 The Nose and face Profile was BIG giveaway!! #2 The rock formation also looks like George Washington, =MT Washington #3 Rock also has an “EAGLE - Bald Mountain” #4 Flowers – The purple lilac state flower #5 Solder – Franconian style? Type of outfit Denmark solders wear? #6 Palm Tree –  Old Man looking "SOUTH" toward Florida #7 Rock – Think Individual – Prudential Rock? Verse 5 Lane Two twenty two – Route 2 in NH, 22 Miles radius from Franconia! You'll see an arc of lights – Highway Streetlight approaching monument – as apposed to the darkness of the woods Weight and roots extended – It was beginning to fall down Together saved the site – Tough luck!  It fell down May 2003! Of granite walls –  THE GRANITE STATE Wind swept halls – Gorge / Basin Citadel in the night – Citadel in the Old Man of the Mountain A wingless bird ascended – Helicopter tours, Bald  Eagle mountain Born of ancient dreams of flight – Man Helicopter Beneath the only standing member Of a forest To the south White stone closest – White Mountains At twelve paces From the west side – Somewhere Parking lot Get permission To dig out.


osmaster

Don't let these images take you on a wild goose chase. hxxp://www.njpalisades.org/wfmren1.jpg - Look closely at the four stones above the plaque and the half stones. Also check out the white blotch above the plaque. The "water" spout from this angle is visible on the left wall. hxxp://www.scc.rutgers.edu/njwomenshist ... tower2.htm hxxp://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/whites/skookumchuck/om4.jpg hxxp://joiedesigns.com/ne_icons/images/ ... thermt.jpg hxxp://www.coinresource.com/images/stat ... winner.gif


wilhouse

who told you that you were incorrect? wilhouse


osmaster

Wilhouse Would anyone believe you if you told them a "Secret" Treasure map was on back of a dollar bill.. umm I mean NH quarter.... ?


osmaster

My WIFE. She told me to stop daydreaming.


wilhouse

Tell ur wife that dreams are what made this country great. That without dreams, we'd be nowhere. That mankind's spirit was born to dream and explore and hunt treasure. wilhouse ps., the state quarters were issued way after the casques were buried


Egbert

Osmaster, you should post your suggestions/findings under the appropriate threads, so the discussion doesn't become confusing just in 1 thread.  But, it's up to you.