I love this hobby!

**augusthog** · Dec 12, 2010, 10:44 PM

I've only been detecting for about 6 months and I gotta say that this hobby is just too much fun. I haven't found anything really old yet like you folks on the eastern side of the U.S., or you folks overseas with your medieval stuff. Heck, I still searching for my first silver coin! But I have found 3 gold rings, 2 plaited w/diamonds, and 6 silver ones! (#33 and #34 today). Total in clad is over $500 so far.
I just get such a kick out of turning over a plug and seeing a small pocket drop or even a cheap mood ring. Anything else is just ultra groovyness. Just makes my day, ya know

Happy Hunting and Happy Holidays all

**KRAZYHORSES** · Dec 12, 2010, 10:50 PM

enjoy the hobby is what it's all about what ya find is second happy safe holidays scott

**chukers** · Dec 12, 2010, 10:51 PM

keep at it... you will!

**Roland58** · Dec 12, 2010, 11:56 PM

WW, what is that piece of machinery behind you in the first picture? Regardless, I feel the same way about MD'ing, it is just a very fun sport and you never know for sure what is going to come out of that ground.

**augusthog** · Dec 13, 2010, 12:05 AM

It's a home made stamping press for stamping out "I dont knows". It was donated to this park by somebody I dont know but I remember reading the plate on it. The park is located in Silma, Colorado.

**spitfire55** · Dec 13, 2010, 04:18 AM

**trixie charger** · Dec 13, 2010, 04:38 AM

Got my first MD last night

Love my wife (Christmas present)

and got my first Penny

This is so adicting

Great Finds Gold is great.

**SGVALLEYMAN** · Dec 13, 2010, 04:44 AM

Indeed, what a great way to spend some time, and as pointed out earlier the treasures we find is only icing on the cake.
Keep at it, and keep us all posted !
HH
Scott~Sgvalleyman

**steelheadwill** · Dec 13, 2010, 04:58 AM

Shure is Fun!

**FarmerChick** · Dec 13, 2010, 05:44 AM

6 months and you found all that?

very cool indeed

I have been at this about 7-8 months and only found some change....and trash/scrap metal.

so you are way up there on the "good find" scale!

enjoy!!

**cntrydncr1** · Dec 13, 2010, 06:19 AM

And even better finds are the great friends I've made thru this great hobby!! congrats on a great first year!

**Woodland Detectors** · Dec 13, 2010, 07:31 AM

You are my type of detectorist!
It's great to see such a positive post. I only wish some of the others that read this take notes. Instead of posting, "it was a meager hunt" or "crappy day" etc.... maybe try posting something like this gentleman did!

Your coins are soon to come my friend. Where in CO. are you? My wife and I lived in Estes Park for a few years. I wish we could go back! Family is more important though. See ya

Mike

**nova** · Dec 13, 2010, 08:40 AM

I was out 5 hours Sunday my take was a pouch full of junk for the trash can. I had a blast though, it's the thrill in each dig.

**bula** · Dec 13, 2010, 08:47 AM

Those are some good numbers, I wish I would have done just part of that while I was in montrose. My first time hunting in colorado & had two old 1800 ranch homes to hunt. Didn't find anything older than 1963 & even though the soil was rocky, everything was deep. Is it like that all over colorado?

**liftloop** · Dec 13, 2010, 09:00 AM

....took me two years and four detectors to find my oldest nickle... a Buffalo 1937....Great job ...the way it looks yours wasn't very deep....

**{Sentinel}** · Dec 13, 2010, 11:49 AM

Congratulations Buddy!

That's very good in such a short time, you're well on your way to becoming an ace

**allen** · Dec 13, 2010, 12:42 PM

sounds like you are off to an amazing start !!!

**Wldbil** · Dec 13, 2010, 01:35 PM

Absolutely a great hobby that pays you back in so many ways!!!

**extractor** · Dec 13, 2010, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Wldbil

Absolutely a great hobby that pays you back in so many ways!!!

You'r so wright !

I read between the lines, LOL

**augusthog** · Dec 13, 2010, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by 4-H

You are my type of detectorist!
It's great to see such a positive post. I only wish some of the others that read this take notes. Instead of posting, "it was a meager hunt" or "crappy day" etc.... maybe try posting something like this gentleman did!

Your coins are soon to come my friend. Where in CO. are you? My wife and I lived in Estes Park for a few years. I wish we could go back! Family is more important though. See ya

Mike

I live by Pikes Peak International Raceway, between Colorado Springs and Pueblo. If I hop over my back fence, I'm in Ft Carsons bombing range. Love it here!
Added 2 more rings to the collection today (couple of junkers) but heres some pics of what I've gotten so far:
First pick is all the rings, 2nd is broke down (from L to R) white gold (2), gold plaited (2), and a fat black opal/then the silver stuff/ then the real junky stuff/ then aluminumes/ then the mood rings. 3rd is like jar #15 or 16, (this one puts me over $500 bucks) and 4th is the honerable mention stuff. The last pic is one of the 2 rings I sold. (Didnt get a pic of the other one)
I've gotten maybe 6 wheat pennies, no silver coins (yet) and just a WHOLE LOTTA FUN!