My first gold - ring found as owner watches in awe! :)

**Bramblefind** · Apr 12, 2011, 07:07 PM

Laura is someone who works at my gym. I met her this winter and after a few conversations I told her about how I like to metal detect. She immediately told me a story of how she had lost a ring that had been a family heirloom of her husband's. She was raking leaves at a house she had once owned a few years ago and it slipped right off her finger.

She rented a metal detector from a local hardware store but was never able to find it and it haunted her. She was so upset with herself for losing it. I told her that if she could arrange permission in the spring I would definitely give it a try to see if I could find it for her.

Well... she got permission - house is vacant and the real estate agent gave us the ok. We arranged to meet there today. She directed me to where she thought it had been lost. A small wooded area next to the yard and then she left me alone for about an hour. But all I found was trash

I have never found any gold before so I was digging EVERYTHING so I wouldn't miss it.

We then started chatting a little and some memories started coming back to her and she said maybe we should try the shed area since she was going in and out of it the day she lost the ring. So I was in that area for a while she followed me and anxiously watched me dig every target

Then she had a thought that maybe we should try the back of the lot because that is where she would dump the leaves.

We were in that area no more than 5 minutes when I found it

Her mouth just dropped when I lifted it form the dirt! She was SO happy!

And it made me feel great. I didn't get a picture of the ring on its own - but here is the thrilled owner - reunited with her once lost ring!

**bula** · Apr 12, 2011, 07:09 PM

Great job.

**ANTIQUARIAN** · Apr 12, 2011, 07:33 PM

Very decent of you to help her out Bramblefind!

If only it was that easy to find all the golds rings eh!

Dave

**Woodland Detectors** · Apr 12, 2011, 08:34 PM

Well that is just a great story. I'd say honorable banner.

My vote is in.

**Wallhangers** · Apr 12, 2011, 09:01 PM

Nice work! Looks like she still has two available fingers for that ring

**Demon_Wolf** · Apr 12, 2011, 09:08 PM

My vote is in too, Nice Job And Way To Go!!!

**Bramblefind** · Apr 12, 2011, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Wallhangers

Nice work! Looks like she still has two available fingers for that ring

LOL! Yeah she likes her jewelry

I didn't notice the other rings until I posted the picture. Pretty amazing she hasn't lost more of them but this was the only one.

Originally Posted by bula

Great job.

Originally Posted by Antiquarian

Very decent of you to help her out Bramblefind!

If only it was that easy to find all the golds rings eh!

Dave

Thank you, thank you

I was happy to do it.

Originally Posted by Woodland Detectors

Well that is just a great story. I'd say honorable banner.

My vote is in.

Originally Posted by Demon_Wolf

My vote is in too, Nice Job And Way To Go!!!

I really appreciate it

I've already been rewarded well by her reaction and the good feeling of doing something that helped make someone so happy.

**clovis97** · Apr 12, 2011, 09:33 PM

Wow!!! Great Job!!!

How deep was the ring?

**ihavetone** · Apr 12, 2011, 09:36 PM

she will always remember you and your effort as much as you will enjoy the smile on her face...

**cntrydncr1** · Apr 12, 2011, 09:47 PM

nice recovery! and nice return.

**ewcoinhunter** · Apr 12, 2011, 10:08 PM

Nice story congrats to you! I am sure she was very happy!

**Blind Squirrel** · Apr 13, 2011, 02:04 AM

Good deed and likewise on the post!!!

**spitfire55** · Apr 13, 2011, 03:15 AM

**spitfire55** · Apr 13, 2011, 03:17 AM

**allen** · May 16, 2011, 10:40 AM

that was an excellent way to make our hobby look good !!

**Breezie** · Jun 21, 2011, 09:50 PM

Bramble, somehow I missed this story when it happened and just saw it. CONGRATULATIONS on finding the ring and making the owner HAPPY!

Breezie

**Chicago Ron** · Jul 06, 2011, 01:48 PM

Nice find Bramble! Great return!

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