Keep in mind that people living out in the middle of nowhere were unlikey to have much. Ergo, not much to lose.
You also know what Im gonna say next : "Detectors have been in common use for 40 years or more and you arent the first to use one. I applaud your postitive attitude, but if you can find that place, so can others,..." blah, blah, blah. I have found that more often than not, the best finds come from places that look like NOTHING today.
But these guys are right. There are overlooked possibilities:
Do check the chimney, especially down low and on the inside.
Determine where the building footings (piers) once were. It was common to bury a coin or two there.
Outhouse? You betcha! The path leading to it, as well.
The old well site is another.
Wherever the front entrance or porch was is a good spot. Ditto out on the back side.
That place was probably erceted with the help of a wagon or vehicle. Determine where these would have parked/pulled up and search that area.
Where would they have hung laundry? Another possibility.
Were there outbuildings? These can be a source of finds.
Just don't cave in and succumb to the 'Gotta be Monster'. He'll drive you crazy with his constant whispering: "The place is OLD. There just gotta be something there..."
There are no gurantees and the only way to know is to search diligently.
Oh, and we never use the phrase "I'm disgusted," on the Garrett forum. Chin up, old boy.
