10-08-2013, 09:37 PM
Another reminder that the Ken MacIntyre benefit drawing will take place October 21st and if you've not purchased your tickets I hope you will soon. Likewise if you have, why not get a few more. The more you spend the better your chances of winning one of the many great prizes available. I know I have mentioned this effort many times here, but you know what? Ken recently had his 4th chemo treatment and he still has eight more to go. Not exactly a fun schedule, nor something to look forward to.
I am also well aware that Ken is not the only one in the world having to go through something like this. He is however the son of a friend, and an unlikely friend at that. His Mom, Lisa Hume MacIntyre is an archaeologist, and by now you know how much I love archaeologists. This time, however, it's different. Lisa is different. While I have never met Lisa, I was privileged to debate her on the Relic Roundup show a couple months back, and surprise of surprises....she was civil, understanding, and appreciated what it is we do. Do we still have differences? You bet, but we have since become good friends, and when I found out about Ken I just wanted to help in some way.
Shortly after asking you all for help here I received an email from Alan Holcombe at White's Electronics. He said "how about if we donate a White's VX3 detector package and you find a way to raise money with it". Honestly I was not at all surprised. I have known Alan for 30 years and both he and White's have gone out of their way so many times to help people that I've lost count, and there were times when their generosity went unannounced or advertised. It's just how they are and why I am proud to be part of their family.
Ken is now a tekkie
In any case when I mentioned this to Butch & Anita Holcombe (no relation to Alan) at American Digger Magazine they said, "hey, hold on, let's see if just maybe we can get the rest of the manufacturers on board with this" and to make a long story short, we did, and we're still working on getting prizes. To find out how you can help and how you might win one of these prizes click
PLEASE JOIN OUR EFFORT AND HELP OUT A FRIEND IN NEED
As you know I, along with the gang at American Digger magazine, have been sharing the story of Ken MacIntyre, the son of Lisa MacIntyre, archaeologist, and want to thank all of you who have donated. I am very proud of everyone involved in this pastime.
I also mentioned that we were not done helping, and over the past few days the gang at American Magazine's Relic Roundup and I have been contacting the manufacturers and magazines, asking for their help, and they, like you, have responded graciously. So mark it down folks....on the October 21st Relic Roundup Show YOU could be the owner of a:
White's VX3 Metal Detector, with wireless headphones, 4x6 DD coil and carry bag (total Retail Value $1,700, compliments of White's Electronics)
Garrett GTI 1500 Metal Detector (Retail Value $800, compliments of Garrett Metal Detectors)
Fisher F75 LTD, Black Edition Metal Detector (Retail Value $1,449, compliments of Fisher Research Labs)
Minelab Exterra 705 Dual Pack (Retail Value $1,153, compliments of Minelab)
Treasure Commander TC1X, Uncle Si Signature Series, Metal Detector (Retail Value 279.00, compliments of Kellyco)
Tesoro Silver Umax Metal Detector (Retail Value $299, compliments of Outdoor Outfitters)
Teknetics Delta 4000 Metal Detector (Retail Value $279.00, compliments of The Gold Digger
Garrett Ace Metal Detector, Pro-Power Headphones, Lesche Digger, 6x9 Coil Cover (Retail value $340, compliments of American Metal Detector Distributors in Hurst, Texas
MetalDetector.com $250 Gift Card redeemable at and compliments of MetalDetector.com-Detector Electronics corp.
A canvas print (retail value $200) compliments of Karl Wagner
The book "Relics of the Coastal Empire" (retail value $59.00, compliments of the Coastal Empire History Hunters Association
We also have three one-year subscriptions to American Digger Magazine, three one-year subscriptions to Lost Treasure magazine, three one-year subscriptions to Western Eastern Treasures, plus books by Dick Stout, Greybird Publishers, K.B. Slocum and Krause Publications. Likewise prizes are continuing to come in.
You can donate as much as you like; the more you donate the more tickets you'll receive (every $5 gets you one ticket). The drawing will be held on the October 21, 2013 Relic Roundup Show. You do NOT have to be present to win. To purchase tickets, please call 770-362-8671.
You can also email greybird55@att.net or you can pay directly via Paypal to the following account: Lisamac59@yahoo.com. If you choose to pay via paypal you MUST include name, address, phone and email so that you can be contacted if you win. You will be emailed photos of your tickets/numbers.
If you wish to pay by mail send your checks or money orders made out to Lisa MacIntyre, and mail them to Greybird, Post Office Box 126, Acworth, Georgia 30101. Here again be sure to include your name, address, phone and email...If you want your tickets mailed to you be sure to enclosed a self addressed, stamped envelope. Otherwise you will be sent photos via email.
I am also well aware that Ken is not the only one in the world having to go through something like this. He is however the son of a friend, and an unlikely friend at that. His Mom, Lisa Hume MacIntyre is an archaeologist, and by now you know how much I love archaeologists. This time, however, it's different. Lisa is different. While I have never met Lisa, I was privileged to debate her on the Relic Roundup show a couple months back, and surprise of surprises....she was civil, understanding, and appreciated what it is we do. Do we still have differences? You bet, but we have since become good friends, and when I found out about Ken I just wanted to help in some way.
Shortly after asking you all for help here I received an email from Alan Holcombe at White's Electronics. He said "how about if we donate a White's VX3 detector package and you find a way to raise money with it". Honestly I was not at all surprised. I have known Alan for 30 years and both he and White's have gone out of their way so many times to help people that I've lost count, and there were times when their generosity went unannounced or advertised. It's just how they are and why I am proud to be part of their family.
Ken is now a tekkie
In any case when I mentioned this to Butch & Anita Holcombe (no relation to Alan) at American Digger Magazine they said, "hey, hold on, let's see if just maybe we can get the rest of the manufacturers on board with this" and to make a long story short, we did, and we're still working on getting prizes. To find out how you can help and how you might win one of these prizes click
PLEASE JOIN OUR EFFORT AND HELP OUT A FRIEND IN NEED
As you know I, along with the gang at American Digger magazine, have been sharing the story of Ken MacIntyre, the son of Lisa MacIntyre, archaeologist, and want to thank all of you who have donated. I am very proud of everyone involved in this pastime.
I also mentioned that we were not done helping, and over the past few days the gang at American Magazine's Relic Roundup and I have been contacting the manufacturers and magazines, asking for their help, and they, like you, have responded graciously. So mark it down folks....on the October 21st Relic Roundup Show YOU could be the owner of a:
White's VX3 Metal Detector, with wireless headphones, 4x6 DD coil and carry bag (total Retail Value $1,700, compliments of White's Electronics)
Garrett GTI 1500 Metal Detector (Retail Value $800, compliments of Garrett Metal Detectors)
Fisher F75 LTD, Black Edition Metal Detector (Retail Value $1,449, compliments of Fisher Research Labs)
Minelab Exterra 705 Dual Pack (Retail Value $1,153, compliments of Minelab)
Treasure Commander TC1X, Uncle Si Signature Series, Metal Detector (Retail Value 279.00, compliments of Kellyco)
Tesoro Silver Umax Metal Detector (Retail Value $299, compliments of Outdoor Outfitters)
Teknetics Delta 4000 Metal Detector (Retail Value $279.00, compliments of The Gold Digger
Garrett Ace Metal Detector, Pro-Power Headphones, Lesche Digger, 6x9 Coil Cover (Retail value $340, compliments of American Metal Detector Distributors in Hurst, Texas
MetalDetector.com $250 Gift Card redeemable at and compliments of MetalDetector.com-Detector Electronics corp.
A canvas print (retail value $200) compliments of Karl Wagner
The book "Relics of the Coastal Empire" (retail value $59.00, compliments of the Coastal Empire History Hunters Association
We also have three one-year subscriptions to American Digger Magazine, three one-year subscriptions to Lost Treasure magazine, three one-year subscriptions to Western Eastern Treasures, plus books by Dick Stout, Greybird Publishers, K.B. Slocum and Krause Publications. Likewise prizes are continuing to come in.
You can donate as much as you like; the more you donate the more tickets you'll receive (every $5 gets you one ticket). The drawing will be held on the October 21, 2013 Relic Roundup Show. You do NOT have to be present to win. To purchase tickets, please call 770-362-8671.
You can also email greybird55@att.net or you can pay directly via Paypal to the following account: Lisamac59@yahoo.com. If you choose to pay via paypal you MUST include name, address, phone and email so that you can be contacted if you win. You will be emailed photos of your tickets/numbers.
If you wish to pay by mail send your checks or money orders made out to Lisa MacIntyre, and mail them to Greybird, Post Office Box 126, Acworth, Georgia 30101. Here again be sure to include your name, address, phone and email...If you want your tickets mailed to you be sure to enclosed a self addressed, stamped envelope. Otherwise you will be sent photos via email.