Our magazine “Eureka” was preceded by a two quarterly newsletter.
Autumn/Winter 1979 and we continue the tree thread from my first delve.
”An old English custom until the turn of the century (19 to 20c) in some English counties, particularly Surrey, could lead you to a valuable collection of silver coins.
Years ago, when young lovers did their courting in the countryside instead of the local cinema, it was fairly common practice for boy and girl to bury coins – usually two silver shillings at the base of the tree where they first swore undying love.
A small fortune must lie below the spreading chestnut trees of Surrey. Keep your eyes open for hearts, initials and dates carved on trunks.”
Back to recent times and a cautionary tale from yours truly.
During our club search in March while I paused for a chat with a fellow member, I could feel a growing heat against my thigh. I wasn’t lying about my finds so there was no reason for my pants to catch fire. The heat increased so I investigated. I found a 9v battery that I had removed from my pointer, thinking it was flat, and a foil sweet rapper. The terminals had obviously made a circuit through the foil and formed a handy little heater. Could be useful in the winter.
Chairman Joe.
