My husband and I are metal detecting nuts, who dig in the dirt every chance we get. Our interests include Civil War history, the artifacts found from that bygone era as well as the preservation of those artifacts for future generations.

Our beloved Little Man lost his battle with pancreatitis today (05-27-03). We had him for eleven years and he was a pleasure to be around. He was loved by all that met him and especially loved my very best friend, Dayle. She got to be with him Saturday and tell him goodbye.

My daughter Denise was there with me when the final moment occured.

We rescued him from the pound and he lead quite a life of luxury. We will miss him dearly. His ashes will be spread in our yard, where he loved to patrol.

One of my friends -Di Hildebrandt
(Critter Haven Farm)

drew Little Man's portrait for me.
Thank you so much!

2003 update! After researching some old maps, we were lucky enough to find a Civil War Camp along the railroad that has never been looked on... Be sure to look at our Civil War page to see the latest finds...

Update! Well I finally did it! I was out digging and popped out a Confederate Solid Brass Buckle on my anniversary!!! It couldn't have been a better present!

The places to dig are getting few and far in between. The little jewel below was found right before the asphalt was laid down on a lot in Nashville.