My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldnt Keep Any Of Them

Valley Ranger

Silver Member
Mar 24, 2011
2,515
1,368
Shenandoah Valley
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Went to a new site yesterday in central Virginia that was allegedly used as a hospital for Confederate soldiers. Pulled some clad out of the ground, but nothing else . . . until my granddaughters who happened to be visiting next door showed up! That made it all worthwhile. Then, my daughter-in-law asked me if I'd mind driving about 5 miles to where her aunt lived and search for a diamond engagement ring that her aunt lost about 4 years ago. A sad story is connected to the losing of the ring. The aunt's daughter had been in a terrible accident - struck by a drunk driver. She almost died. She lived, but she is disabled for life and bound to a wheelchair. She's doing much better now, thank the Lord. However, at the time the ring was lost, her Mama had lost a lot of weight due to the stress and worry over the accident. So while she was in her front yard one day, the ring slipped off her finger. So I loaded up my gear and drove over. My granddaughters tagged along to "help." :laughing7:

The first signal was a dud - something very deep and large, so I knew it wasn't worth digging. I took about 6 more steps and my MXT Pro, running in the Coin and Jewelry mode with presets, rang out loud and clear with a 0-4 VDI. Sure enough, 2 inches down was the ring. I hadn't been swinging the detector more than 2 minutes! The smile on Mom's face, along with her daughter's "thank you" was payment enough. Below is a photo of me with my other 2 "finds" for the day.
 

Attachments

  • md_granddaughters2.jpg
    md_granddaughters2.jpg
    56.1 KB · Views: 1,149
OP
OP
Valley Ranger

Valley Ranger

Silver Member
Mar 24, 2011
2,515
1,368
Shenandoah Valley
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Doc Arey said:
Way to go, sad but G :icon_thumright:reat story..

That's the 2nd gold ring I've found for other folks. I'm delighted to help and returning these items is a wonderful feeling. But I'd sure like to find one some time to keep! :laughing7:
 

L

lost hunter

Guest
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

:icon_thumright: :headbang:
 

petersra

Hero Member
Apr 26, 2006
577
14
a few miles from the ocean
Detector(s) used
Tesoro Tiger Shark + Cheap Radio Shack + Whites DF PI + Aquasound
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

True treasures....... I just heard of an aquaintance whose daughter lost a diamond ring years ago throwing a snowball. I'm trying to make arrangement to for a recovery hunt. Hopefully, my story will be equally rewarding. Blessings to ya, Ralph
 

OP
OP
Valley Ranger

Valley Ranger

Silver Member
Mar 24, 2011
2,515
1,368
Shenandoah Valley
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

petersra said:
True treasures....... I just heard of an aquaintance whose daughter lost a diamond ring years ago throwing a snowball. I'm trying to make arrangement to for a recovery hunt. Hopefully, my story will be equally rewarding. Blessings to ya, Ralph

Thanks. Hope you find it Ralph.
 

birdman

Gold Member
Jan 28, 2005
7,458
2,393
Choctaw Beach Florida
🥇 Banner finds
1
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Equinox 800 and ORX, tesoro Cibola with garret,whites and minelab pinpointers
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

You have some real treasures there. :icon_thumright:
 

OP
OP
Valley Ranger

Valley Ranger

Silver Member
Mar 24, 2011
2,515
1,368
Shenandoah Valley
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Woodland Detectors said:
Priceless! I VOTE HONORABLE BANNER! Much better than a Banner relic find on top!

Thanks Mike! I should have gotten a photo of me, Mama, and the ring, but was in a hurry to be some place and didn't take the time. Oh well.
 

OP
OP
Valley Ranger

Valley Ranger

Silver Member
Mar 24, 2011
2,515
1,368
Shenandoah Valley
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

birdman said:
You have some real treasures there. :icon_thumright:

You got that right. They loved the clad I gave them. :blob7:
 

Goldirocks

Sr. Member
Jan 12, 2007
349
97
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

What a great story and I am sure a great feeling. Don't you worry Karma is sure going to come your way. What goes around comes around! Beautiful girls:)
 

HISPAN

Gold Member
Mar 15, 2009
5,160
605
Detector(s) used
WHITES MXT ,GARRET ACE150,GARRET SEA HUNT MARK II.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

great post ! :icon_thumleft:
 

VOL1266-X

Gold Member
Jan 10, 2007
5,589
2,909
Northern Middle Tennessee
Detector(s) used
Fisher 1266-X, F75 X 2
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Richard, I'd say that a magazine would be very interested in that story and you are the man to write it. Although I have not met you personally yet, your reputation precedes you and I'd expect an act of kindness like this from you. HH, Quindy.
 

Marinehunter

Full Member
Jan 31, 2012
228
3
New York/Florida
Detector(s) used
Garrett ACE 350, Pro-pointer, Bounty Hunter Tracker II
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Great story way to go making someone very happy :hello2:
 

OP
OP
Valley Ranger

Valley Ranger

Silver Member
Mar 24, 2011
2,515
1,368
Shenandoah Valley
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Goldirocks said:
What a great story and I am sure a great feeling. Don't you worry Karma is sure going to come your way. What goes around comes around! Beautiful girls:)

Thanks Goldi.
 

OP
OP
Valley Ranger

Valley Ranger

Silver Member
Mar 24, 2011
2,515
1,368
Shenandoah Valley
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Thanks Marine and Hispan! Thanks Quindy. I just wished I'd taken the time to get some pics. I suppose I could always go back. I appreciate the kind words.
 

oldsalty19

Silver Member
May 29, 2011
3,195
202
NE Ohio
Detector(s) used
Garrett Ace 350 and AT Pro
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

:occasion14: GG
 

kw4outdoors

Jr. Member
Jan 11, 2012
29
1
Virginia
Detector(s) used
whites m6
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Re: My 3 Best Finds This Year - And I Couldn't Keep Any Of Them

Best part of metal detecting is the time you spend with our family and friends. Great job
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Top