My Thoughts on a Goonies Sequel
There is buzz floating around the entertainment world, mostly speared by Corey Feldman who has been the unofficial “cheerleader” for a sequel, to making a Goonies part two. It seems the movie industry continues to try to suck a few extra dollars out of classic movies which usually bomb as sequels but curiousity, nostalgia from the original, and hype seem to be enough drive to pull a little dough. I personally think it would be a horrible idea. I grew up loving The Goonies and would hate to see it ruined by yet another hollywood flop that would embarass the franchise and bring negative connotations to a generational classic.
What are your thoughts? How do you think they could even make a decent movie from the original Goonies plot? All the original characters are somewhere around 40 years old now and both Mama Fratelli and Sloth have since passed away. I’m interested in hearing your comments…
Ring Finders: A New Service
I was contacted by the owner of The Ringer Finders Metal Detecting Service who asked me to check out their site. I have to say, I really like the idea these folks have put together. In essence, the service is a directory of independent metal detectorists by location who can be contacted to request assistance in finding lost items.
The site was created by Chris Turner of Vancouver, British Columbia and he says his goal is to create a global service to help people find their lost valuables. He also said, “I love the search and the excitement of the discoveries I make, and the satisfaction of seeing my customers smile when I present them with their sentimental and valuable pieces of jewelry that they thought was lost forever.”
Have you ever lost a piece of sentimental jewelry? I’m sure many people have. This is an easy way to get connected with people in your area who are willing to help you recover your lost items. You can browse the directory of metal detectorists at http://theringfinders.com/directory/.
Interested in becoming a Ring Finder? There are many metal detectorists who read this blog and I would encourage everyone to get into this directory so we can use our unique skills and equipment to help the community and garner positive exposure to the hobby of metal detecting. To become a ring finder, visit this page http://theringfinders.com/join/ and contact Chris for more information.
Amateur Treasure Hunter Hits Medieval Gold
By: Annie Riddle of Salisbury Journal
Full Story
When amateur treasure hunter Dave Iles dug up a ring near Amesbury, he thought it was a trinket from a Christmas cracker and nearly threw it away.
But it turned out to be a survivor from the late medieval period.
On Tuesday it was declared treasure trove at an inquest in Devizes, and now it will be sent to the British Museum to value.
Dave, a sergeant in the Royal Engineers, struck lucky in January, within two months of taking up the hobby.
It was only his second or third field trip with his friend Steve Henstridge when he found the ring.
“I didn’t have much of an idea what I was doing,” he said. “I went ploughing off on my own, pulling up bits of nails and horseshoes. Steve was a few metres away…
READ THE REST OF THE STORY -> http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/8402441.Amateur_treasure_hunter_hits_gold/
Top 10 Best Metal Detectors for Beginners
The novice treasure hunter should be properly equipped in order to have the right kind of experience to keep them coming back. This is a list of the 10 best metal detectors for the beginner (i.e. under $300) factoring in price, quality, reviews, and experience. Keep in mind these are all low end metal detectors which don’t come with a lot of bells and whistles. If you give them a chance and learn your machine well, you will have plenty of success and more fun! So let’s start off with what we believe are the best detectors for a new treasure hunter and the average price you can find them for.
1) Fisher F2 ($215)
2) Tesoro Silver uMax ($240)
3) Garrett Ace 250 ($215)
4) Tesoro Compadre ($150)
5) Garrett Ace 150 ($155)
6) Teknetics Alpha 2000 ($200)
7) Whites Classic 4 ($290)
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV ($100)
9) Titan 1000 ($200)
10) Bounty Hunter Quicksilver ($90)
This list is in an order created by me and reflects only my personal opinion which could vary from those of others. The top 3 on this list are the most recommended beginner metal detectors in every forum and review I read. Good luck with your first detector!
Treasure Island Movie With “Sherlock Holmes” Producer’s Twist
The classic “Treasure Island” story by Robert Louis Stevenson has seen more filming than many actors in the business today. According to IMDB, there are at least 34 movies with that exact title, but who say’s there isn’t room for more? This story has come along way since the original cinematic inception in 1950 with Bobby Driscoll as Jim Hawkins and has seen big names such as Charlton Heston, Christian Bale, Orson Welles, and more.
Now the producer of the 2009 incarnation of “Sherlock Holmes”, Lionel Wigram, has entered the movie scene again in conjunction with Warner Brothers to create a new “Treasure Island” with a flair and edge that is becoming his style. He has competition from a studio called Ecosse so we will just have to wait and see who gets it first.
I personally am excited to see a new exciting version of this age old classic. If you haven’t read the book yet, I highly recommend it. You can find it on Amazon for $13.60 in hardcover the last time I checked.
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Recent Rambles
- More Laws Cracking Down on Metal Detecting
- March 2011 Treasures Found
- Treasure Spots: How To Find New Areas Near You
- Guest Story: Funeral Token Goes Home
- 1892 Virginia Civil War Battlefields Map
- Spirit of Giving: $1400 Gold Krugerrand
- How To Clean Clad Coins
- Android Metal Detector: Find Treasure With Your Phone
- Amber Room: Lost Nazi Treasure
- Bushkill Park: Vintage Carnival Sideshow Banners
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Treasure Books
You Can Find Gold: With a Metal Detector (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting)
by Charles Garrett, Roy Lagal
Treasure Signs, Symbols, Shadow and Sun Signs (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting)
by Charles A. Kenworthy
Treasure Tales of the Oregon Coast
by Daniel Petchell
The Greatest Treasure-Hunting Stories Ever Told: Twenty-One Unforgettable Tales of Discovery
by Charles Elliott
Treasure Hunting: Looking for Lost Riches (High Five Reading)
by Caitlin Scott
