DoctorWhy
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Up here on an island off the coast of Maine, about two weeks ago, I had thought that Spring had arrived early: days in the low 40's, nights hovering just above freezing and the frozen ground surface softening. Now two weeks later, there is a fresh 2 foot layer of snow.
During that brief spring teaser, I went out to a favorite colonial-era cellar hole. There was only about 1" of frost in the ground, making digging possible. Found four great late-1700's artifacts: two tombac cuff buttons, a 'sunflower' patterned brass flat button, and a small silver-washed escutcheon plate.
Encouraged by that day out, I made plans for subsequent days only to be prevented by the late-winter dump of the white stuff.
Two lessons: 1) Take advantage to dig whenever you can. 2) Never turn your back on Winter weather in Maine.
Cheers and Happy Digging,
--Bert
During that brief spring teaser, I went out to a favorite colonial-era cellar hole. There was only about 1" of frost in the ground, making digging possible. Found four great late-1700's artifacts: two tombac cuff buttons, a 'sunflower' patterned brass flat button, and a small silver-washed escutcheon plate.
Encouraged by that day out, I made plans for subsequent days only to be prevented by the late-winter dump of the white stuff.
Two lessons: 1) Take advantage to dig whenever you can. 2) Never turn your back on Winter weather in Maine.
Cheers and Happy Digging,
--Bert
