The Civil War or as it is known in the South as the "War of Northern Aggression" has been over for many, many years ~ but left an indelible mark on the Southern States ~ specifically beneath their soil. And my Daddy had a knack for finding some of these goodies with his trusty metal detector & a shovel. To call him a Civil War "buff" would have been a great understatement.
My nephews also have a knack for sniffing out some of Daddy's treasures in Moms basement. Treasures which haven't seen the light of day for many years (Daddy died in 1994). Their latest find was a couple of small cannonballs. They took one of them home....I have the other one ~
Greg made me a "cannonball cozy" to hold this treasure on our mantle!
I guess all that's missing is the cannon!
What a cool find. If their basement is like my parents you may still find the cannon. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou Could be right! I will start snooping around next time I am there ~ it might be kinda hard to smuggle out though! d
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