Want to welcome Dgcans a new member to the board

[keithker]

Just wanted to give a warm welcome to Dgcans one of the newest RB members. I had the pleasure of meeting Dennis and his father Gerald at the Summerswap and introduced him to the Rustlings and talked about dumping. Dennis is a young gentleman from Southern Illinois that indicated he had already found gold O/I Buds on some of their property and was excited at the possibility of finding more variations of cans. We talked about oxalic acid and cleaning cans. Dennis is a newly inspired collector that I believe got an interest after his father was a collector when he was younger. He doesn't have much of a collection and I'm sure would welcome some help from the board to build up his collection.........

[idigrust]

Welcome to the insanity !

[Senator Seebs]

Welcome

[canaddict]

It's addicting Dennis!

[Beercanpete]

Dennis,

If you are looking to build your collection be sure to contact me--I'm sure I can share at least a few cans with you. A lot of cans in my totes are getting "stale" and I'd rather they were in your collection than my attic!

[Sea Monkey]

Welcome aboard Dennis! I'm sure if you post your address you might find some stuff finding its way to your door.........

[Jim Romine]

Welcome to the party! It's kinda like Green Acres - we all talk crazy talk about beercans, but we all understand each other completely!
Jim

[dgcans]

Hello all, I'm grateful for the warm welcome. The legends are true about the gold O/I buds and it's driving me crazy about getting back there. I'm a new collector but I'm really fascinated with O/I cans and flat tops in general. My address is:
Dennis Restoff
17410 Bluebird Rd
Hoyleton, IL 62803

Thanks everyone, Dennis.

[Scott Rollert]

Welcome aboard Dennis. Be sure to check out the can cleaning threads to get tips on how to make your dug treasures look even better.

[bantam10]

Another RB'er that's exactly my age. Awesome

[Tom Hoefer]

Hey, Dennis. Welcome. I know Hoyleton very well. I grew up in Salem, about 40 miles away. I don't want to discourage you, but that part of Illinois is tough dumping. If you can find things there, you are good at this.

[HeymabelBlackLabel]

Welcome ! It is always great to hear of new blood into our madness ! Best of luck to you and your evolving collection !

[dgcans]

Hey, Dennis. Welcome. I know Hoyleton very well. I grew up in Salem, about 40 miles away. I don't want to discourage you, but that part of Illinois is tough dumping. If you can find things there, you are good at this.

I've been digging the past week and found a few more gold O/I buds and some Quaker State Oil cans. Also found some cast iron toys that I believe are from the 1930's! It's tough, but I'll get to them eventually!

[keithker]

Dennis....great to hear you're getting your feet wet.... I hope you get a chance to get out with John Kottoman....he'll help you hone your digging skills and what to look for when it comes to dumps and dumping........

[Paul Letostak]

Hell, I'd like to dig with kottocans!

Paul

[keithker]

Dennis......BTW post some photos and story in the dumping trips and stories forum when you get a chance.....

[dgcans]

Dennis......BTW post some photos and story in the dumping trips and stories forum when you get a chance.....

I'll be sure to do that Keith, I'm going to try oxcilic acid for the first time tonight on some random cans so hopefully that goes well. I'll take a bunch of pictures as I go.

[Kotto]

Dennis-

If you are able, come to the Belleville beer can and breweriana show on November 12. It's a huge show at the Belle-Claire Fairgrounds. I have a few ideas for southern Illinois that I can share with you. Most involve old weekend cabins that I have found on topographic maps, but have never had time to go explore. We will find each other at the show, just ask around and it won't take too long to find someone who knows who I am to introduce us.

I used to go dump hunting any time of year, but I've gotten wimpy as I've aged and usually wait until after first frost to avoid ticks, chiggers, and poison ivy. That pretty much leaves early November through end of March for me. I admire those who are brave enough to dig during the summer months, despite being drenched with sweat and bitten up by chiggers.

-John K.

[dgcans]

Dennis-

If you are able, come to the Belleville beer can and breweriana show on November 12. It's a huge show at the Belle-Claire Fairgrounds. I have a few ideas for southern Illinois that I can share with you. Most involve old weekend cabins that I have found on topographic maps, but have never had time to go explore. We will find each other at the show, just ask around and it won't take too long to find someone who knows who I am to introduce us.

I used to go dump hunting any time of year, but I've gotten wimpy as I've aged and usually wait until after first frost to avoid ticks, chiggers, and poison ivy. That pretty much leaves early November through end of March for me. I admire those who are brave enough to dig during the summer months, despite being drenched with sweat and bitten up by chiggers.

-John K.

I will have to mark that on my calendar, I'd love to come meet you and learn a little about dumping. And if you'd like to accompany me sometime on a trip that would be great too because I've been dumping by myself and it would be great to have a partner. I have to agree with you about the bugs, sweat, and poison ivy. So far I've got my fair share of that, but it won't stop me! Anyways, I'll plan on going on November 12th so I hope to see you there.

Dennis