My terrific daughter Elisabeth sent a Saturday morning text invitation?
Up to join a metal detector expedition with her, George Three and nephew Mason?
You betcha.
The Town Hall campus across the way would be a fun place to start, she continued, and then onto Onondaga Lake Park.
We’re rich?
By the time I’d gotten out the front door, they decided a spot on our front lawn had lit up their machine.
Yes, I said, dig away.
What will we buy?
Oh, the thrill of anticipation as they sifted through the soil.
Must be the pipes, George decided.
Beep beep.
They found a few hot spots around the town offices.
I can dig, too.
Cherished rescue mutt Ellie B was rooting for a bone she may or may not have buried in the past.
George does most of the work.
And down the shovel went toward the beep.
Not riches.
Bottle cap.
Painted rock trade.
A quarter was unearthed at Onondaga Lake Park. Equally interesting was the painted rock discovered at the shoreline (left). Elisabeth picked it up and replaced it with her creation (right). She’s into it.
I’d say we found much fun. A couple more posts from my curious mind will follow this week.
Rest assured that all holes were completely and safely filled.
Mark Bialczak 
The Expedition itself implies hope, and hope is a good thing.
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For sure, Kerbey.
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This is always fun! We do it out in the desert. I even have one that is for gold prospecting. I love doing it!
Fun day for all of you!
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I hope you find gold, Nance!
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Elisabeth has her father’s curious playful nature! What fun. Happy to see all is well with the east coast side of the family.
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Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Sis Bialdez!
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That was fun to read! What a great idea.
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Thanks, WOW. Safe fun for our times.
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that looks like a fun family adventure, you never know what you might find, and clearly all ages and species enjoyed it
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My daughter and George are full of these kinds of good ideas, thankfully, Beth.
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that’s lucky for all of you
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