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    FINALLY i got out for an hr ....................

    Then it got windy and the temp went from 47 to 35 in an hr ... the wind made it seem colder..but the faithfull school yard gave up 53 cents , including a 1956 wheat , not my oldest but the 1st for this year ... the last part of the week looks good maybe the ground will thaw more by then...
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    Lets hope it doesnt happen ..

    On the local radio today a finance guy said gas will be $4.50-$5.00 a gal by summer!!!! :rage: If it does get that high for sure Il be limited to VERY local areas ...a VERY short trk ride or bicycle .. Guess Il be Real close to home !!! How would this affect you folks and the spots you...
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    Hey Uncle WIlloy & John -Edmonton

    I spoke with Brad @ Garrett yesterday The GTI1500 has 5 months of warranty left He said if i sent it in they would ck it recalibrate if needed,and ck for upgrades. Is this worth it? Im not sure what upgrades means ... last time i used it in Dec it was of course more accurate than I was...
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    Ive found the best way to get leads .....

    for Me at least ... I inherited my Moms never met a stranger gift ... I went to the Insurance co today gas station and groceries ..the 2 main topics are the Steelers ( 28-13 PIttsburgh) and the weather.. Every time we talked weather i worked :detecting: into the conv.. that i wished the...
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    A while back someone asked ...

    what other stuff we do to keep busy Heres a few trout flies ...not pretty but i didnt buy em and they DO catch fish .. SOMETIME!!!! Hmmm Kinda like :detecting: aint it??? THINK SPRING and in the mean time look for pics soon of a highly detailed M4 Sherman tank model im buildin Ron...
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    Ok its lousy out for most of us But ........

    if the snow was gone the ground was thawed really good ......................................., WHERE would your 1st hunt be this year? A place youve been wanting to try or and old stand by... IM planning on hitting the old foundations I found while i was running the dog ...Alas that may...
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    Hey CWILK.......

    Just got my latest LT mag good timing considering its 5 out ... :veryangry: GREAT article Sir... its the 1st one i read ...twice !!! Good tips that us newbies may or may not know ( or forget) ... cant wait to get out and put them to use ... WTG Chris :clapping::thumbup: THINK SPRING...
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    I do better with cons per hour .....

    than i do pulling perch out of a hole in the ice .....2 1/2 hrs 1 perch but it was FUN... the guys showing me the ropes of ice fishing were a riot...and the coffee was hot!!! All in All i think ill do it again UNLESS it warms enuff to :detecting:... Too bad the clubhouse at the lake...
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    ARGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...............

    Snow 6 inches and a few more coming windy single digit wind chills .all in all not good however I called to get permission to tect a spot ive been lusting at for a while turns out the property owner is a guy i grew up with ( sorta.. we both got in touble in Catechism classes when...
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    Got me another spot if it ever warms up...

    Had the dog running at a small local park ive hunted before.. stopped to talk to a guy cutting wood in the areas still litttered wtih logs.. I told him Id :detecting: in the field and found a few coins etc .. he pointed to a stand of trees about 250 yds away and said to go look at the...
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    Hey you guys WAY up north .... Like John - Edmonton

    Or Leslie I cant stand bieng cooped up My hunting clothes can handle the cold BUT... im thinking that the freshwater beaches and the river banks are maybe the best places to :detecting: not only :detecting: but also having a chance to dig some dirt .. im assuming the sand wont be...
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    New toy FINALLY and maybe a new strategy for this year

    it took 3 1/2 months but my buddy finally welded a handle to the scoop i found in a creek.. the handle is 34 inches now all i need is open water to try it in ...i cant complain all it cost was 2 beers and a promise to take him :detecting: when it gets nice... not a bad deal... the pics...
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    What a BUMMER ...........................

    Its Sunny ( supposed to be clouds all day) 34 at 11.30 AM ( the hi was only to be 28 ) and No WInd ..( suppposed to have blowing flurries) So off i went with the ACE and my huntin buddy .. the ground everywhere is like a ROCK..... except for my favortite school yard which is off limits...
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    Keeping batteries warm.. info please

    Since Im determined to get out more this year Ill need warm batteries The ACE is easy .. the batteries and control housing are in the same place ... The GTI isint... Whats more important to keep warm betteries or control housing? I was thinking of just clipping the battery compartment ot...
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    2011 is UNDER WAY!!!!!!!!

    A WHOPPING 67 cents and 1/2 of a kids fishing rod ..in a tot lot ...???? Dont ask I have no idea how it got there.. It was nice to get out for a couple of hours altho i did change batteries twice in the ACE,, i assume it was the cold .. last year i wouldnt have even thought about...
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    Playing with the BIG BOYS is tuff.......

    HELP!!!!! :surrender: I went out with the GTI1500 and the 12.5 coil for a while. to places Ive had success at before The problems were many .... The coil didnt want to pinpoint or image unless it was 2 -3 inces OFF the ground it wouldnt pinpoint like the std coil when i put it on...
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    New Year Wishes to everyone

    Heres to a GREAT 2011 not only :detecting: but in health and happiness to all of you and your families.. 2 resloutions for the new year Ill try and keep .. 1) Type better ...(see resolutions spelling above :rofl:) 2) ALWAYS have both detectors when i go hunting..and not just for the...
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    Found another place i want to hunt ....

    while i was running the dog today Its just an old foundation near a creek on public land about 10 fr x 15 or so not much left not sure what it was but it is brick and old stones The problem is about 60 yards away is a High tension tower.. the lines run just behind the site at whatever...
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    This is Christmas week ....

    and most of us will be busy with family friends etc .. I hope ALL of you out there have a Very Merry Blessed Chrstmas ..and if your lucky enough to get out and swing a new detector you might have gotten as gift .. NUTS from those of us that are Freezin !!!! Just Kidding :lol: Have a...
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    I THINK it may be over for the year...

    This Am I took a Christmas Wreath to the cemetary for Mom and Dads grave . it took 10 minutes to get it to stick in the ground and cemetarys should have fairly loose soft earth ..SO I stopped on the way home at the ever good school yard and IT was frozen too... :surrender: That means you...
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