Scattershooting…

No how to do it, or how to get rich tips this time around……just things that are topical,  fun and  important to me.  I share them because it’s MY blog.  Read on if you so desire….

GOODBYE TO A VERY GOOD FRIEND

When I checked my email yesterday morning, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Dick Tichian, a fellow detectorist, and long time friend.  I’m sure most of you don’t know Dick, but I and many of the original FMDAC folks from the 80’s do, and he was without a doubt, one of the good guys. Dick lived in Southern New Jersey and was the consummate good Samaritan, ambassador for the pastime, and best friend. If you needed a favor, a few bucks, or a task done, you only had to ask once.

Dick & Jimmy Sierra, mid-80’s

Dick was also the official photographer for the FMDAC, and is responsible for many of the early photos you see here on SS, as well as the treasure magazines from that era.  He also provided many of the manufacturers with photos for commercial purposes.

Dick & Rosemary Anderson, managing editor of Western & Eastern Treasures

Dick would call Fay and I every month to keep us posted on all things New Jersey, metal detecting and to talk photography with Fay.  The phone would ring and when we picked up we would hear “Dickeeeeeee“…. and of course we would repeat the same. It just became our thing.  We will miss those phone calls, and we will miss Dick more than words can say.

RIP my friend and happy hunting….

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TO WESTERN & EASTERN TREASURES

Rosemary Anderson, John Punola and Steve Anderson, FMDAC Convention 1986

Just wanted to congratulate Steve and Rosemary Anderson on Western & Eastern Treasures’ 50 year anniversary.  I remember the time when there were a lot of treasure magazines available, and a great many simply went by the wayside.  To stay the course for 50 years is quite a feat, and a testament to their effort to provide readers with quality material. Congratulations…..

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THE BOOK

For those of you asking about the book I am writing….

I am still working on it, but it has taken somewhat of a detour.  By that I mean I have decided to add  a new flavor to it.  What was an old man’s “how to book” will now become an old man’s “how to book with 40 years of wisdom thrown in” (yup, you lose).  I was originally thinking December 1st, but now it’s looking more like February of next year.

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THE LATEST FROM TODD HILTZ

You know I am not a big fan of metal detecting videos, but Todd Hiltz has become my favorite Cecile B. Demille.  He and Dave Wise’s colonial digs are always fun to watch…..here’s his latest.

(for more of his videos go to YouTube and type in Thiltzy1)

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Please note this is a “personal” blog…not a website,  or forum. In addition to treasure hunting and metal detecting, I may also talk about my family, my dogs, my love of food and wine, my musical background, my memories, my aches, pains, warts and whatever else enters my mind. You can also expect my opinions and views on a wide range of subjects.

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