Feel like I lost a friend today. I was saddened to get a newsletter from the Utah Treasure Association announcing there would be no further meetings and the club was "done". The men and women of that club have forgotten more about Utah Ghost Town history than I'll likely ever know. Some of my favorite places I've had the privilege to hunt are thanks to these friends. A lot places that aren't really on maps...

Since that damn virus hit, I've seen numerous clubs struggle and go under and friends go their separate ways. Fortunately, another club I'm involved in is hanging in and drawing some new members. Problem is, a lot of the "old-timers" aren't coming around as much.

While I don't believe in running my mouth about some sites, I think that those of us that have gained knowledge of the past have an obligation to carry on the verbal traditions we've been gifted and keep the stories alive.

Let's face it, a lot of what we do, find, and learn in this hobby doesn't make it into the history books. Knowledge is passed through camaraderie and trust with fellow detectorists. I sure hope it continues this way and the future isn't tungsten rings and zinkers.

The folks I've met here online and at the outings seem to be by and large cut from that right kind of mold.

Guess I just want to say thanks to you all and offer this story up as food for thought.



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