My new best friend down at the nursing home

[MrGee]

Talked to one of the residents down there who was born in the area and has lived around here his whole life. He's 83. He pointed out on a map where a logging camp was located in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Just down the river from there he pointed out where the old boy scout camp was and just down from there where an indian trail ran along eht river for a mile or so. Also told me that just outside town on a high hill, in the early 1900's there was a national ski meet and on the sme hill, in the 1920's there was an international motorcycle hill climb event. With all that, here I sit with over a foot of snow on top of frozen ground. Sigh! Ohh...he also told me that he could point me to the spot where the blacksmith dumped all his horseshoes when he went out of business. Not sure how eager I am for that one!

MrGee

 

[INCH]

Put it all in perspective looks like alot of American history can B discovered around there Good luck when the snow melts, sounds promising. Good luck with it all...............

 

[MNCoinhunter]

It definately pays to talk to the older folk. There used to be a homestead dating back to 1900 where the apartments I take care of are located now. Was chatting with a 90 year old resident who grew up there. He told me exactly where the house and driveway used to be. Went there the same day after work and found wheaties and indians, and eventually found an 1865 2-cent copper. Can't wait to hit it this year. I know there are Barbers in there !! The best part is that I am the groundskeeper, so I have infinite permission...lol

 

[RickIowa2009]

Interesting

 

[ralph]

You are shurely on the right track. Old folks know history that never got in history books. Like where was the picnick grove, where the carnival set up, the drive in theater location, Also where was the outhouse,and clothes line. It's also very enjoyable to hear of local history from someone who lived it.

 

[MrGee]

LOL Ralph. I know where the drive in theater used to be. It's now a corn field, but on the edge of it next to the road the big sign still stand proclaiming "Drive in theatre". I keep thinking that I need to determine who owns that field but have never taken the time to do so. I'll get to it - I only started this a year ago.

MrGee

 

[Orion42]

Hmm, there used to be a drive in theater in a nearby town, but I don't know if I'd want anything from the parking area there, as they only showed XXX movies.

John

 

[MrGee]

Hey Orion...perverts carry money too y'know. Anything else should be long gone by now.

MrGee

 

[John-Edmonton]

I work a a Registered Nurse on a post hip and knee replacement unit. Most of my patients are in the 70,s, 80's & 90's. I too have gotten some excellent areas to hunt because of some of their stories. The elders are often the "BEST" source of information for great hunting spots.

 

[metalhead]

Hey that's awesome!I love speaking with the old timers.My wife and I know and meet lots of 'em in our travels. We're RVers and most RVers are elderly. We've got tips on some outstanding areas to search over the years.
Gotta love those oldtimers!Happy Hunting!

 

[cwilk]

I work in a local club and the crowd of afternoon "old timers" is a great source of cool sites to hunt.

Chris

 

[sandtrout]

used to visit some family friends at convalescent homes....learned how to play chess there and got some great recipes!