Got me a new detector and took it on its maiden voyage this a.m. .....

Jim C.

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Jun 23, 2007
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I have not swung a detector in two years so I was a little afraid that I might of forgotten what to listen for. I went to Hillsdale fairgrounds and only lasted for a little over an hour due to the rain. It was just spitting rain when I first got there but it became a steady downpour so I had to call it quits.
I did real well for the short time I was there. I only dug 4 targets. First one was the rosie, then the first 1914D barber dime, then a wheatie, last was another 1914D barber that was only a few feet away from the first.
I bought a used probe for the explorer 2 but it did not come with the clips to hold it to the detector. I had velcro on but that didn't last to long. I called Ralph at sunray and he wants $26 for two pieces of plastic. Heck with that. I have to come up with something though.
It was fun to get out again, the place was recently mowed and my coil was carrying tons of wet grass. I'm thinking about going there tomorrow a.m.. anyone want to meet up there and swing awhile? The finds are usually few and far between but I got lucky today with 3 silver in short order.
 

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Brentallica

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May 6, 2009
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Congrats on the new detector Jim. Good to hear your getting back out again. Nice job on the Silver finds. :hello2: Gotta love them Barbers. Got plans tomorrow but would be willing to meet up next weekend.
 

Giant056

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Jun 10, 2007
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That was an excellent hunt for sure Jim :thumbsup: big congrats on the pair of 14D's and 53 rosie!!
 

Mike from MI

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Oct 13, 2007
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Well done for a first hunt with the new machine!
 

postalgriff

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Hey Jim....good to see youre back in the swing of things! congrats on a couple of Babers on your first time out in a while.....looking forward to seeing more of your posts!
 

Prober

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It appears, my friend, that your memory didn't fail you, you didn't forget the sounds! Congrats on the nice silver!
 

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