ALMOST TO MY GOAL FOR THE YEAR FOR SILVER WHATS YOURS

[Minrelica]

What is silver goal(clad)? Are you saying you have found 127 silver coins this year or $127 in clad? or 127 pieces of clad?

 

[dustytrails123]

No silver for 2 weeks i may have to have to get some dowsing rods

 

[Diggit]

The day I start setting goals and treating it like a competition is the day I need to find a new hobby, because at that point it ceases to be one.

 

[dustytrails123]

The day I start setting goals and treating it like a competition is the day I need to find a new hobby, because at that point it ceases to be one.

I just like adding to my coin collection and so far its not much of a collection lol ... been really hit around me besides reading aerial maps im not too good at research yet

 

[sonofadigger]

What is silver goal(clad)? Are you saying you have found 127 silver coins this year or $127 in clad? or 127 pieces of clad?

127 pieces I meant either silver or clad

 

[Gridwalker306]

I started detecting I'm 2010. I found 53 silver coins that year, then 47 in 2011. I am hoping I can do enough research and door knocking to stay near the 50 silver coin count this year. That being said however, I would prefer quality over quantity. I have only found 7 silvers this year so far, but one of them is the oldest silver coin I have found yet. That is enough to make me happy...

 

[Keppy]

The day I start setting goals and treating it like a competition is the day I need to find a new hobby, because at that point it ceases to be one.

Yes i agree because at that point it is not a hobby or fun then it is .....Like Work........

 

[sonofadigger]

The day I start setting goals and treating it like a competition is the day I need to find a new hobby, because at that point it ceases to be one.

setting goals and treating it like a competition is two totaly different things

 

[bazinga]

setting goals and treating it like a competition is two totaly different things

My thoughts exactly. It's just setting goals. Setting a goal shouldn't take the fun out of the hobby. For years I always set my goal at 100 pieces of silver for the year. I had a couple of close years at 95 and 96, a couple of years where I was in relationships and/or engaged and I didn't even make it half way there. And then I had last year where somehow I managed 155.

Some people take the question of goal setting too seriously. It's about fun. The years I didn't make 100, I didn't feel any less enjoyment from my time spent detecting. Heck, I used to set my Indian Head goal at 100 each year. I dug #97, 98, and 99 on Dec 31 and watched my friend dig my possible #100 about 5 feet away from me. Did it take away from the fun I had that year? Not a chance!

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

It may sound stupid but I almost don't want to find tons of good things...I could see it not being as enjoyable when you're finding good stuff every time. The thought and hope of finding a deep silver keeps it fun for me. It would be like eating the same food every night I guess...you enjoy it but a little less each time.

 

[sonofadigger]

i like finding stuff period.regardless of how many times i find something its the whole reason we all love to do this its that moment when you pull something out of the ground and your like holy crap i cant beleive i just found this its a great feeling

 

[bazinga]

No matter how many times I find a silver Roosevelt dime, I always get the rush I did the first time I found one. I can't imagine ever not enjoying that. It's exciting every single time.

 

[dustytrails123]

No matter how many times I find a silver Roosevelt dime, I always get the rush I did the first time I found one. I can't imagine ever not enjoying that. It's exciting every single time.

I found 3 rosi's in the last 2 days and i was real happy when i got 2 from the same hole .....now my goal is to get more then bazinga does

 

[sonofadigger]

I found 3 rosi's in the last 2 days and i was real happy when i got 2 from the same hole .....now my goal is to get more then bazinga does

Glad to hear your finding stuff

 

[bazinga]

I found 3 rosi's in the last 2 days and i was real happy when i got 2 from the same hole .....now my goal is to get more then bazinga does

That's easy this year! I haven't detected in at least 6 weeks. Been too busy with other things and traveling. I'm only at 27 so far this year.

 

[dustytrails123]

Im only at 20 for the year i have more time then hunting places right now

 

[tin finder]

Dont jones, get ready to get close.

Where have you been detecting, normally? Im in Springfield, IL and primarily do berms/parkways. Maybe 25 silvers this year so far, and Im jonesing on finding a cache. Few days ago close to where I found a 1941 Merc dime, was where someone lost about a doz. qtrs in the late 70's. The qtrs were modern, but somewheres be the sames only with older coins. Berms/parkways, i.e., between sidewalks & curbs in front of houses often ruffles feathers, but that can be part of the fun. Philosophy: if you're starting to feel some heat, you may be getting closer to the fire?

 

[dustytrails123]

Im central wisconsin and i only found 1 place to hunt its an old park and its super small the town only had 150 people in 1909 and never grew much and the park was never changed much either....but its pretty tapped out now and its tough finding something new

 

[fistfulladirt]

The day I start setting goals and treating it like a competition is the day I need to find a new hobby, because at that point it ceases to be one.

When friends and I get together for a group hunt, we don't say it, but it is a competition. It's also fun at the same time. Even if it's only two of us searching a new yard. No hard feelings if my buddy nails two Walkers and I find a rusty 'ol key. It's always a blast!