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I did write that, but did not bring up the book in question, only acknowledged it. My interest doesn't necessarily lie in Oak Island either, but in the Annapolis Basin area. Because of all of the explorers, Cabot, Verrazzano, Cartier, and my favorite, Samuel de Champlain, I hadn't thought I needed the Templars untill I read some of the things John Macneil had said. Also the city Joan Hope discovered near New Ross had to have been built by somebody. Supposedly in recent times it had been called Charing Cross, but it is only known by residents to have had the name "the Cross". Charing Cross has a history as a city near London which I am sure you know the history of, and how it got that name.

I used to sail a lot and even had a cruiser in the Florida Keys for several years (cruiser/ fat sailboat). It looks like it would take considerable experience to handle the N.S. tides. My own main hobby was flying, actually I was an aircraft dealer for quite awhile.---Bill

I was just reading some of the things Will had posted a few years back (I was told I should check them out), anyhow he mentions the tube lay on the seabed, I assume he meant on top, untill close to the shoreline of either Island. Then in an eariler post he said it was at a depth of (I think) about 175 feet. I was into a Mahone Bay chart recently and the water there is not very deep, am I missing something or does that not make sense.---Bill

Hi Bill,

Ah yes, it's been awhile since we've discussed Will's escapades on here. Personally, I think it's all great fodder for an historical thriller a la The DaVinci Code or some such novel. Or maybe he actually is on to something, but I highly doubt that. In any event, it's been some time since we've had an update; the last we heard, he was on the run from the FBI, or at least that's what I remember anyway.



Oh, and I'm the one who brought up The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar, so there's that matter settled.

Ha, I knew it wasn't me. Thanks Indy---Bill

Hi Indy, whats new with you on the O.I. thing, I have lots of new information on the island and "Charing Cross"(New Ross). I have been doing some posting on the Oak Island forum, which I am sure you know about. Don't you think it is interesting that a company from my home town in Michigan bought an interest in the island?---Bill

Dan Blakenship and his partners, the Michigan group have been issued a TTL (treasure trove license) for Oak Island a couple of days ago. As I understand it, this license will be good until this December 31st

FYI
http://www.tourism-review.com/treasure- ... d-news2315
Cheers.......Lori

Nova Scotia presents one of the many nearly mythical places where treasure hunters look for buried riches. Sadly, their hunting days will be over by the end of this year. Local government has decided to limit local excavation activities to protect and preserve the marine world.

Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, has long been in the spotlight of commercial treasure hunters. Many stories have been told about a possible treasure buried here, yet it remains a mystery what exactly to look for. Some claim it may be an immense pirate treasure, some believe it may feature precious jewels of Marie Antoinette. There are enthusiasts who try to find links between Knights Templar and the Oak Island. Others think it may be a 'classic‘ naval treasure hidden here by the Spanish, French or even English.
While stories are plentiful, divers constantly explore the shipwrecks, seabed and caves, looking for artefacts which would reveal any kind of relevant information. The hunt began in 1795 and as the search continued, a flagstone was reportedly found with an inscription suggesting a treasure is buried „forty feet below“. This is just too tempting a note to ignore.
However, local government has long been concerned with what might be passing through their fingers. According to current arrangement, the hunters are allowed to keep 90% of their find and only 10% ends up on display in local museums. As of 1st January 2011, however, all treasure hunting will have to be done under the supervision of an archaeologist and all finds will belong to Nova Scotia. Many agree the measure will bring a bit of peace and quiet for those who actually wish to only explore the Oak Island.

AWWWW!!! Now we'll never find the Holy Grail!

TCP

sorry Tim, but wrong you are

Yeah, good luck with that, Bill.

TCP

why thank you Tim