The Rewards of Diggin' in The Dirt

"There's an old adage that says 'gold is where you find it,' and that's certainly an apropos sentiment for a guy like Mick Burney.

Gold, silver, bronze or brass, Burney is apt to find it as he runs his trusty metal detector over the grounds at places like Greencastle's Robe-Ann Park.

On Friday afternoon, a sunny, almost 60-degree January day, Burney was out enjoying his hobby, getting some fresh air and pocketing some loose change.

Stopping along the old sidewalk that borders the bandshell area to the north, Burney's metal detector beeped and he dropped to his knees with a handheld detection gadget and hand trowel. Digging about eight inches deep right next to the sidewalk, Burney finally pulled a rusty six-inch piece of wire out of the dirt."

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Posted byJames M Lambertat10:59 AM

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VOTE NOW - FMDF Diggin' It With Friends T-Shirt Contest

Hey folks, it's that time of the year again when I've entered the T-Shirt design contest for the FMD Diggin' it With Friends 4th Annual Treasure Hunt in Rich Hill, MO which will be held on May 19th, 2012. As usual, my good friend Bill Grey of Grey Area Graphics (see banner to the right) will be printing these for those who want them.


I've finished 2nd for the past two years, but this year I'm going for gold. I'm humbled that three of my designs made it into the top five nominees for voting, and now I'm asking all my loyal readers (you are loyal, aren't you? haha) to head on over to FMDF and vote for #4. Click the following link to vote, you only have until the 17th to do so!




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