First finds of 2018 on Jan.2 gold, silver and coins

[smokeythecat]

I went to a beach, it was 17 degrees out but sunny, so the wind was blowing and I froze my face half off, no real damage, but did get three Lincoln cents, a small real gold bead and some aluminum in about 45 minutes. It's a small beach. I then had to go to a different store and stopped at a bank to cash a check. I asked if they had any halves and they had a few, I got one 40% er and then went to my CW farm and got 2 pieces of a curry comb, several modern bullets and my partner got 2 minies. Not too bad for a 17 degree day. No pics, the bead is still rolling around in the truck somewhere. We all know what cents look like.

 

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[pepperj]

I admire your resolve in getting out for a fix, but it makes no cents for me to even try for the next few months.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I also admire your determination, but have to agree with Pepperj. I use to go out and chip thru the frozen ground with my pick ax. Now it seems I'm content to wait for Spring. I will continue to hit wooded areas thru the Winter, because the ground does not freeze so bad under the leaves. So I guess I still get my detecting "fix" in, its just not as consistent.

 

[treblehunter]

You have it very bad Smokey, the detecting bug is very strong with you guys! Congrats on finding GOLD! GL and HH
Brad

 

[Phishfarmer]

When you gotta hunt.. you gotta hunt. Sadly I found myself purposely digging clad the other day simply because I knew the ground there was sandy and it was one of the few places I could dig. I am thinking about some woods where the leaves are deep and might make the ground diggable. Only one way to find out.......

 

[WaterScoop]

Worst day Detecting always beats best day at work.

 

[against the wind]

Good for you on getting out .

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Glad you were able to get out and "swing the stick"!

 

[smokeythecat]

Well, since then the temps dropped some more and the howling winds picked up. Now in a week it will be 50 degrees here and we'll all probably be sick.

 

[dfallis1]

Did you mention the KG that came off the beach. That is just insane! I sent you pictures today on your phone.