Hello from the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York.

[gnerble]

I'm new here. I don't even have a detector yet, but I'm keen on getting into it after thaw. I need the exercise, as I am having surgery to remove a kidney that's got the Big C (I should be fine, I'm young and healthy!). I've done field walking as a child, looking for arrowheads and such, and hope to get back into that as well.

For a living, I'm a junk/collectible/antique dealer like my father before me, and his mother before him. You could say it's a family business. That said, I won't be doing detecting/relic hunting for business, it's strictly a hobby. Just wanted to clarify that. Besides, my area of business is ephemera and old photographs, mostly.

My idea is to spend about $250-350 to start off on the hobby. I'd like to try a Tesoro Compadre and learn the tones, and also find myself a good pinpointer. Does that sound like a good way to do it? I haven't pulled the trigger on 'em yet.

Anyway! That's me. Just this guy from Upstate NY who likes old stuff, beer, grilling/smoking, and hockey. Hi.

 

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[against the wind]

Welcome to Tnet

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard gnerble! Take a look at Sub-Forums: New York for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum from Massachusetts!

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Welcome to Tnet !
I`m close to Montour Falls/Watkins Glen.

 

[gnerble]

Welcome to Tnet !
I`m close to Montour Falls/Watkins Glen.

Well, hello neighbor, lol. I'm up in Lodi.

Thanks for the warm welcome folks. Any comments on my proposed gear idea?

 

[G.A.P.metal]

gnerble
I think a Compadre will be a good starter,they are a good machine !
I`ll come up and show you the ropes,let you use my T2...Lodi has some big old farms.
Do you know any farmers up there ?
Gary

 

[gnerble]

gnerble
I think a Compadre will be a good starter,they are a good machine !
I`ll come up and show you the ropes,let you use my T2...Lodi has some big old farms.
Do you know any farmers up there ?
Gary

I know just about all the farmers and wineries within a 5-10 mile radius. I for sure have permission with at least 3 of them (thus, hundreds of acres), as well as some old cottage and lake front properties.

That's very kind of you! But, it'll have to wait until I'm on the mend after next week's surgery. I don't know how long it'll be before I'm back on my feet and active after getting a kidney removed, heh.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

gnerble
Well good luck with the operation,maybe you will be ok by spring and we can meet then...ground is froze now .
I have old maps from up the lake circa 1853 and Sullivan camped up there some where in 1779 i got maps of that too .
Keep in touch ,i`ll send you a Friend Request.
Gary

 

[gnerble]

Last year (well, end of 2015) did some research for some articles I helped out on for the local historical society, whom I write for from time to time. We figured there was a camp somewhere between Hector and Ovid, whether it was Lodi or not is debatable. Still, they went through here for sure, and they had a lot of men in front and behind the main group so I assume they could have camped anywhere. I remember reading about the abandoned indian campfires and such they kept finding as they moved along.

 

[choppadude]

WSelcome aboard. I am in Corning NY and not far from you. Hoping your health recovers and maybe we can get together for a hunt. Maybe the 3 of us you, me and gary

 

[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard----

 

[gnerble]

Thanks guys. Sounds like fun choppa.

 

[Enginefitter]

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Engine

 

[Terry Soloman]

Welcome from White Plains, NY! You'll love the Compadre (Nice one going CHEAP here! http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...nice-tesoro-compadre-w-7-concentric-coil.html
Be sure to get a good digger and long handled digging tool - really saves the knees and back!

 

[foundhound]

Hello and welcome! I cant chime in on your gear advise but, I am local to you. I am in Newfield and lived in Lodi at one point. When you get into the hobby this spring, if your interested in a hunting buddy or just to share information....maybe we could. take care.
Jake

 

[gnerble]

So many locals for such a rural area, haha. Thanks again, folks! Sounds good foundhound.

 

[Wally Taylor]

Welcome! I'm new too. I just bought a White's Coinmaster, but with three feet of snow here in Chautauqua County, I can't try it out yet. I live very near a sister to,Your Finger Lakes, Lake Chautauqua. I have heard lot of good things about Tesoro. I my Coinmaster doesn't work out, I plan to give my White's to our neighbor boy, and I will then buy a mid-priced Tesoro. This is a very interesting forum. I hope that You enjoy it as much as I do!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Welcome! I'm down in Broome County.

We used to keep a sailboat at Sampson S.P.. Had friends with a boat at Lodi Park and occasionally we'd meet up at the Eagle Hotel for drinks or supper.

My first stop would be there to ask permission to hunt the back yard (horse-shoe pits as I recall). That's been there since the mid 1800's. I believe it's closed now, but perhaps that is better - you won't be bothering guests.

 

[gnerble]

Welcome! I'm down in Broome County.

We used to keep a sailboat at Sampson S.P.. Had friends with a boat at Lodi Park and occasionally we'd meet up at the Eagle Hotel for drinks or supper.

My first stop would be there to ask permission to hunt the back yard (horse-shoe pits as I recall). That's been there since the mid 1800's. I believe it's closed now, but perhaps that is better - you won't be bothering guests.

Yes, the poor old Eagle has been closed and sold. I've heard tell of a vegan restaurant opening there. The new owner is a little... Well, let's just say I'd be surprised if he granted permission.

There is an abandoned playground in town. I'll ask the mayor when I see him in the post office if I can get access.