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Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: MikeO
Date: March 31, 2012 04:44PM
I was able to get out with Will today for awhile.
I was thinking the weather man said it was going to be nicer but, he was wrong and dead wrong.
I woke up to a light raining mist this morning which stopped by the time I picked up Will and we headed out.
We had intended destinations so, we hit those and last re-gained permission at a 1870s school house where the owner had let us hunt prior then moved. Luckily we have hunted the next place up and we knew the old owners name and the neighbors so, they quickly gave us permission to hunt again.
The first place we hit was where my friend found his 6 silvers in a hole last weekend.
They had cut the grass but, even then it was really really wet. My feet and socks where wet and cold within 1/2 hour.
I hit the front yard which we where unable to do due to tall grass last week. My 2nd dig was a decent hit and I opened the hole and it was still in the bottom so I dug more and then I saw it in a clump.
The beautiful shine of Gold. It was a lady's or a guy with little fingers 14k Gold Wedding Band. I also got a neat older token that on the back has the Serenity Prayer (neat find) and a wheat.
We hunted around a tad longer here then moved on to the schoolhouse. By this time I figured it was going to be getting warmer but, it was only getting colder and so was I.
We hunted maybe 20 min. here and I was able to pull a 1888 Indian (which I fought like heck to get out from under roots) then we said we had to go as wanted to say hi to the neighbor and head home as today was just not even comfortable to hunt. When you add serious wetness, stronger winds and cold temps it takes the fun out of it.
Well, we have permission to hunt the old school and we will BUT, not on a day like today.
We where shivering to the bones as we finally left and to make matters worse early on I had noticed I had a pair of right handed gloves in my truck which where worthless in keeping both hands warm. :crylol:
Here is my finds as dug for today's wet cold hunt.

Then a totals picture for the day.

Will did not have quite the day but, he found quite a few more wheatie's then me two being beautiful green 11 wheat's in superb shape.
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. :thumbup: Thanks for looking.



Detecting since 1979
Findmall Member since 2000
Started out with a :bounty: 840 VLF/TR. Then I have owned a :whites: 5900, 6000Di, 6000Di Pro, XLT and a DFX, :fisher: CZ6 CZ6a, CZ7.
Started using :minelab: in 2000 with a XS . :thumbup: Then I have used and owned the XS-S, SE.
I currently still swing my XS-II I bought late 2002 and have a SE-Pro as a back-up. I also have some coils and use the Sun-Ray X1 probe and DetectorPro "Grey Ghost Originals"


Favorite find ever a 1834 Half Dime (14 years ago)
Oldest coin ever found a 1734 Real (10 years ago)

A yard that produced Seated, Two Center, SLQ and more.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1799195,1799195
Oldest coin of 2012 hunting season a 1786 Real.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1661614,1661614
An amazing day that scratched one of the bucket list with an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1795264,1795264




Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/31/2012 04:48PM by MikeO.


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Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: Bryce-IL
Date: March 31, 2012 05:03PM
VERY nice Mike:thumbup:



Here's the link to my field test post containing over 60 different hunts of various coil tests...comparisons...nicer finds...etc..:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1055627,1055627#msg-1055627

Been swingin' the coil since 1972
Started out in 1972 with a Jetco Detector...then the late 70's with a Whites 6000:whites:....then in 1981 went to a Bounty Hunter VLF TR 840:bounty:...then in the early 1980's I went to a Whites 6000 Di Pro:whites:...mid 80's I went to a Whites Eagle II SL:whites:...Late 80's/Early 90's I went to the Whites XLT:whites:...1990's I used the Fisher CZ5, CZ6, CZ7, 7aPro, and CZ70Pro:fisher:...Started using Minelabs in 1999:minelab:
with a brief stint on the Musketeer while also using the CZ's...then in 2002 I switched to the Minelab Explorers and currently use an Explorer 2, SE, SEPro, and E-trac:minelab: with an arsenal of coils:thumbup:


Here's the story of my BEST FIND EVER.:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,876944,876944#msg-876944

"Metal detecting is an escape for me and allows me to find some much needed peace and solace.
Being able to clear my head...even if only for that short while...is much more meaningful than any amount of finds that end up in my pouch"
:angel: "Quote ME"

Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: cladkiller
Date: March 31, 2012 06:25PM
Your on a roll Mike!! i look forward to see what you find next!, hopefully ill be able to get out tomorrow( sunday)
Thanks for sharing!:thumbup:
David

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Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: Derrelld
Date: March 31, 2012 07:47PM
You lucky dog!!! :)



IM JUST A KID THAT LIKES TO PLAY IN THE DIRT :)
:minelab: ~CTX 3030, Explorer SE, E-trac & Blisstool~ Sunray Probes, Garrett Pro Pointer, 12X13 N#@, 10x12 SEF, 12x15 SEF, 11 Inch Pro, Sunray X-8, 6 Inch Excelerator

Love that gold !!! Nice '88 too !N/T
Posted by: Ed (Upstate NY)
Date: March 31, 2012 08:21PM

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Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: Gold Nuggets
Date: March 31, 2012 08:46PM
Finding old silver coins and IHs is a great feeling, but there
is just something about Gold in the plug that MAKES
YOUR DAY!! Well done Mike... Gold Nuggets :wiggle:



Minelab Explorer SE with Pro coil and X-1 probe,
Minelab Excal 2 (1000)

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Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: McDave
Date: April 01, 2012 07:56AM
Gold is always a nice bonus !! Congrats !!:cheers:



2013 digs :

Silver - 3
Wheats - 11

Northern Minnesota
Minelab Explorer SE Pro
Garrett AT Pro

Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: Orlensin-FL
Date: April 01, 2012 09:10AM
WTG mikeo. Nice ring.

Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: park pirate
Date: April 01, 2012 01:17PM
Nice dig's Mike, love that ring......:clapping:

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Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: grumpymedic
Date: April 01, 2012 01:53PM
Awesome ring Mike and I also like that token..pretty cool stuff..Congrats!!

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Re: Saturday' morning hunt, Silver is always a plus but, GOLD is better.
Posted by: sgoss66
Date: April 02, 2012 02:16PM
Wow, great ring, Mike!! On FIRE doesn't even begin to describe you, lately!

Steve



Minelab Explorer SE Pro, Fisher Gold Bug Pro (DP)
Garrett ProPointer
Lesche 38D "King of Spades"

Norman, OK

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