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by Digger_Jim
Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:14 pm
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: Does Anyone Know About Old Paintings?
Replies: 5
Views: 2595
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Re: Does Anyone Know About Old Paintings?

I decided to get them restored and framed through a professional art gallery, taking the chance that my investment will pay off. Right now it's about 150 each on the framing. Not sure about how much cleaning and and repairing is needed, but it doesn't look like much. They are already at the gallery....
by Digger_Jim
Fri Feb 11, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: Does Anyone Know About Old Paintings?
Replies: 5
Views: 2595
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Does Anyone Know About Old Paintings?

I bought a couple of rolled up painting for $3.00 a a yard sale several years ago. They were rolled up together and are Oil on Canvas. No these are not printed. They are both landscape scenes and are signed by the artists. One is on an 19"X 22" canvas, and is signed Dixan The other is on a...
by Digger_Jim
Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:26 am
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: Extending My Brewania Collecting
Replies: 1
Views: 6204
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Extending My Brewania Collecting

Rarely do I see beer cans at tag sales. Even after asking I've never received a yes they have some, so... I'm delving into a slightly different direction of collection without eliminating the need for the cans and started buying beer glasses. After noticing one at a tag sale I reached out to pass my...
by Digger_Jim
Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:51 am
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: New Beverage Container Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 6320
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New Beverage Container Issue

Monster Energy Drinks has release a very odd container that I am having an issue with. The lid is a tradition aluminum type, but I don't want to open it from the top. The rest of the container is made of a transparent plastic composition. Any suggestions as to how I should open these things from the...
by Digger_Jim
Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Current Can Collecting
Topic: Lefty's Brewing Company - Closing!
Replies: 0
Views: 1296
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Lefty's Brewing Company - Closing!

Those who live in the region where Lefty's is distributed should grab up some cans while you can! I have a collection I've been building for myself and bought a double of each can I have to trade. The brewery is only a mile away from where I live and is very small compared to the major breweries. ht...
by Digger_Jim
Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: A Metal Detecting Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1786
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Re: A Metal Detecting Find

There are some very expensive traps out there due to their rarity. There are price scales placed on them and books dedicated towards them as pricing guides. Highly collected are the bear traps! I have never done a census on how many collectors are out there for these this, and doubt anyone else has ...
by Digger_Jim
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: A Metal Detecting Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1786
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Re: A Metal Detecting Find

I believe this was made by Oneida Community LTD. I can definitely read COMMUNITY on it!
by Digger_Jim
Sun Oct 14, 2018 10:19 pm
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: A Metal Detecting Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1786
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Re: A Metal Detecting Find

It's looking like I won't find a name on it. It's pretty pitted where the manufacture mark should be, but I do plan on carefully cleaning it!
by Digger_Jim
Sun Oct 14, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: Other Interests
Topic: A Metal Detecting Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1786
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A Metal Detecting Find

Nudie Beach in VT was pretty bare today as you can see. And speaking of bear, I found this antique trap in the woods behind the beach. Looks too small to be a bear trap, but still it's a nice find!
by Digger_Jim
Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Bottle Collecting
Topic: MISSISSIPPI MUD Black & Tan Bottles
Replies: 1
Views: 2320
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Re: MISSISSIPPI MUD BOTTLES

Here is mine:

Jug: Brown

Size: 320z

UPC Bar Code - White without white boarder frame

No mention of deposit on label

Memphis, Tennessee Label

Cap: Black Gator & Lettering with tan background
by Digger_Jim
Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: Bottle Collecting
Topic: MISSISSIPPI MUD Black & Tan Bottles
Replies: 1
Views: 2320
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MISSISSIPPI MUD Black & Tan Bottles

I don't think this is a craft beer and is a fairly modern topic 22 years or so but a lot seems to have happened to the labeling and the caps. I noticed there a few label & Cap variations of the MISSISSIPPI MUD BLACK & TAN BEER. How many I do not know. I could not find any like mine on eBay, ...
by Digger_Jim
Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:31 am
Forum: Current Can Collecting
Topic: Applied Label Craft Beer Cans
Replies: 4
Views: 1702
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Re: Applied Label Craft Beer Cans

I find that getting the right cans is going to be a challenge because not many micro breweries can afford to but their product into truly painted beer cans. These are very small operations on the most parts. Wrap can labels are the next best thing to the applied labels and is step down from the pain...
by Digger_Jim
Wed Sep 26, 2018 9:42 am
Forum: Current Can Collecting
Topic: Applied Label Craft Beer Cans
Replies: 4
Views: 1702
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Re: Applied Label Craft Beer Cans

I was surprised when I was told it was okay to break open a pack to get one. They have a really large selection of Micro Brew beer cans, probably one of the biggest in region. I'm thinking if the can is offered with a paper label, it would be short lived. Then if the brew is successful within that s...
by Digger_Jim
Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: Current Can Collecting
Topic: Applied Label Craft Beer Cans
Replies: 4
Views: 1702
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Applied Label Craft Beer Cans

Today I bought my 1st 3 micro brewery/craft beer cans without putting any real thought to it (impulsive). I did not inspect the cans when I was at the package store. When I got home I immediately noticed a flaw. Those selected for the start of my collection were cans with applied labels as oppose to...
by Digger_Jim
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:34 pm
Forum: Dumping Trips and Stories
Topic: My 3rd Dump
Replies: 8
Views: 2300
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Re: My 3rd Dump

It's an excellent day when you go home with 100 cans under your belt. I wish you a great future and welcome to the hobby.
by Digger_Jim
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:10 am
Forum: Dumping Photos
Topic: Neil K's random dumping pics
Replies: 22
Views: 8115
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Re: Neil K's random dumping pics

A lot of labor and a lot of nice finds... great thread!
by Digger_Jim
Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: Dumping Trips and Stories
Topic: Yesterdays Finds & What I Think
Replies: 2
Views: 1284
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Yesterdays Finds & What I Think

When you see my writings, I am not complaining. I'm just trying to teach myself a lesson on getting better results. This is what I think of when I'm out searching... using yesterday's outing for example:
Stop one:<br /><br />I'm not into this town dump because I'm stuck in one short period, and all the cans seem to be the same, too common or not old enough. I'm not impressed and am going to go find something different.
Stop one:

I'm not into this town dump because I'm stuck in one short period, and all the cans seem to be the same, too common or not old enough. I'm not impressed and am going to go find something different.
Stop two:<br /><br />Man these roadside cans have a lot of big dents, rust holes &amp; rust cracking in them. They borderline the squeeze test. I like roadside hunting because there is 80 years of variety on them, &amp; the thrill of the hunt. I moving up the road where it's less damp.
Stop two:

Man these roadside cans have a lot of big dents, rust holes & rust cracking in them. They borderline the squeeze test. I like roadside hunting because there is 80 years of variety on them, & the thrill of the hunt. I moving up the road where it's less damp.
Stop three:<br /><br />Dang, these cans are worse than the last ones when it comes to heavy rust, I doubt if I'll get much off if any with the acid, but I'll take them anyways.
Stop three:

Dang, these cans are worse than the last ones when it comes to heavy rust, I doubt if I'll get much off if any with the acid, but I'll take them anyways.
by Digger_Jim
Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: will micro brews resurrect beer can collecting?
Replies: 25
Views: 2940
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Re: will micro brews resurrect beer can collecting?

I decided to resurrect this older post because it is an interesting question! No I don't think it would show obvious signs of revitalizing the hobby. But... it might over time, gradually draw some into the hobby so that it doesn't go to the point of near extinction! Recently I started looking in the...
by Digger_Jim
Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHAT IS THIS!?!?!?!?!?!
Replies: 5
Views: 954
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Re: WHAT IS THIS!?!?!?!?!?!

Looks like it reads TEMPO on the lower half of the can!
by Digger_Jim
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: YouTube Video
Topic: Rusty Video
Replies: 7
Views: 2591
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Re: Rusty Video

That's quite a collection you have! Some great looking cans in there and nice job in the vid.
by Digger_Jim
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where you digging FIRST?
Replies: 33
Views: 2510
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Re: Where you digging FIRST?

I've had a three big dump hits in an area in Vermont but there has to be something better than cans from 50's/60's. This area has always been popular for hunting, fishing, camping, party roads and other outdoor activities. My best finds have been by scatter-dumping and a hunch, so maybe this area wi...
by Digger_Jim
Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: offgrade collections
Replies: 9
Views: 1286
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Re: offgrade collections

I'm really enjoying your pictures very much! They're already giving me cabin fever and they've only been up for a few minutes! I'll dream tonight of finding some of those in the woods! Well... not those on the shelf, I mean the undiscovered ones! Although if you should plant them in my area let me k...
by Digger_Jim
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New England Ale Variation Q:
Replies: 11
Views: 1697
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Re: New England Ale Variation Q:

yoerg4 - You might be right! But this is very uniform and doesn't look banged on! Yours were probably banged with a ball-peen or something but I'm sure mine was made this way! All they had to do was lay the con-caved lid inward on top of the cans going down the line, then the machine seals it! To me...
by Digger_Jim
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New England Ale Variation Q:
Replies: 11
Views: 1697
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Re: New England Ale Variation Q:

I agree with you Scott! I never heard of stories, or of in anyone's memories, where guys use to bang on there beer cans for no apparent reason! I've heard of salt in beer, and pretzels and beer memories, quite frequently!
by Digger_Jim
Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New England Ale Variation Q:
Replies: 11
Views: 1697
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Re: New England Ale Variation Q:

The only reason I'm thought it might have something to do with transition period, is because the top is shaped like the con-caved base of a cone top can! (That was for those who don't see this) Or just for the laughs, maybe they ran out of the flat lids and used old cone bases stored away to get the...
by Digger_Jim
Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New England Ale Variation Q:
Replies: 11
Views: 1697
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Re: New England Ale Variation Q:

I'll elaborate a little more! I know of two variations! One with yellow waves on the shore line, and the other variation I know of is white waves on the shore line! There are suppose to be 3
by Digger_Jim
Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New England Ale Variation Q:
Replies: 11
Views: 1697
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New England Ale Variation Q:

Does any one know what the 3rd known variation of the FT New England Ale can is? If a can is produced differently, that would also be a variation, right? If so is this the 3rd known varition or is this a 4th unknown variation? I'm thinking it's from the transitional period where the can production w...
by Digger_Jim
Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not bad for free!
Replies: 8
Views: 1079
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Re: Not bad for free!

I love free stuff! Especially when it come to the neat things like that!
by Digger_Jim
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Grading System? Long Post
Replies: 21
Views: 1562
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Re: New Grading System? Long Post

I am far from having what it takes for such an project! I'm not new to cans, but I tend to be a dunderhead when it comes to some issues in the hobby! I have to get knocked on the noggin a few times before some things set in!
by Digger_Jim
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal Reference Guide
Replies: 11
Views: 1420
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Re: Personal Reference Guide

" but I'm cheap and would love to create one myself" I know you're looking for a program, but it doesn't cost you anything to create offline webpages inputting your own information, adding pics ect... All you need is a basic knowledge of HTML ( nothing fancy ) and a free HTML Validator to ...

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