On Saturday, Guy took me out to see the Cramer-Broome stones, and you've seen his report, but I thought you might like to get a closer look at "Monument Man" in action.
Down in the Martha/Harrisville area, 'twas a wild and stormy day.
which became even wilder.
First, a monument stone.
Of course, the more important property stone was well hidden.
Dig.
Pry.
Discovered! The incised corner property stone. Anoint it with water (note bottle) and carefully blow dirt out of the grooves.
A. Garfield Broome
Dig again. We wanted to see whether the stone had something more on its sides, but it didn't.
Unfortunately, while Guy worked, I . . . played.
Off to the next stone.
Maybe here?
AHA!
Ten feet that-a-way.
This one had initials on the sides instead of the top.
See Guy's thread for good close-ups.
But how to find it again? Remember, it's right near this fluted mushroom.
This is a lovely bit of land.
Some fine old cedars on one edge.
Curiously adorned.
Well decorated.
Guy explained interesting details
about our next find, a state monument stone
on the SW corner of the property.
We took the scenic route back
and left only footprints.
Goodbye, dark forest. Guard well your secrets.
Glo
Down in the Martha/Harrisville area, 'twas a wild and stormy day.
which became even wilder.
First, a monument stone.
Of course, the more important property stone was well hidden.
Dig.
Pry.
Discovered! The incised corner property stone. Anoint it with water (note bottle) and carefully blow dirt out of the grooves.
A. Garfield Broome
Dig again. We wanted to see whether the stone had something more on its sides, but it didn't.
Unfortunately, while Guy worked, I . . . played.
Off to the next stone.
Maybe here?
AHA!
Ten feet that-a-way.
This one had initials on the sides instead of the top.
See Guy's thread for good close-ups.
But how to find it again? Remember, it's right near this fluted mushroom.
This is a lovely bit of land.
Some fine old cedars on one edge.
Curiously adorned.
Well decorated.
Guy explained interesting details
about our next find, a state monument stone
on the SW corner of the property.
We took the scenic route back
and left only footprints.
Goodbye, dark forest. Guard well your secrets.
Glo
