Devastated

[BigWaveDave]

I lost my hunting partner today.
It was a good run....
5 years, almost $500 in clad, hundreds of silvers, countless relics, an honorable mention, and 2 banners.
I knew the end was near, her subtle cracks, worn handle.... it was only a matter of time.


Rest In Peace my dear friend. You’ll be missed.

 

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[BigWaveDave]

Wow!... you must have a lot of targets beneath cement!

 

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[Kace]

I'm Very Sorry For Your Loss...I'd hate to lose mine like that...It's horrible to see that happen.

Kace

 

[Dirtwisher]

I think I’ll have six (beers) and watch the game. You like that Fiskars digger? Looks mean.

 

[mike b]

Feel better BWD. Better Things - The Kinks

 

[Truth]

R.I.P.

 

[Carlitosway2]

My gosh! That’s some extreme digging you two must have done. Don’t be sad be proud and remember the good time you two have had getting down n dirty.

 

[Truth]

My gosh! That’s some extreme digging you two must have done. Don’t be sad be proud and remember the good time you two have had getting down n dirty.

Yeah the Oak Tree root won that time lol

 

[Whyme]

Though you were a little shovel, you had a big shovels heart. R.I.P. little guy.

 

[MadTom]

Sorry for your loss Dave

 

[bravobob]

Poor little thing. Hope you gave it a descent burial.

 

[Greastart]

I lost my hunting partner today.
It was a good run....
5 years, almost $500 in clad, hundreds of silvers, countless relics, an honorable mention, and 2 banners.
I knew the end was near, her subtle cracks, worn handle.... it was only a matter of time.
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Rest In Peace my dear friend. You’ll be missed.

Never turn your back on a loyal partner. Think about it, you'd take your dog to the vet....right!? Find yourself a digger doctor!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Sending my sympathies Dave. I know that somewhere out there in this world we live in, there is another, who will make you just as happy. Good luck !

 

[GeoW]

Man I hate it when I lose a good digger. They're getting hard to find. RIP

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[Loco-Digger]

Dave, I'd see how much it would cost to weld her back together, it can't be much, bet it's cheaper than buying a new one. I always keep my eyes open for a deal. I lucked into a slightly used Lesche for $25 as a spare. I have loaned it out to noobs I've taken detecting.

 

[smokeythecat]

QUICK! Call a welder!

 

[Whyme]

If you decide to throw it away or throw it in the scrap pile think about this.... Have a message engraved on it and bury it someplace for a future detectorist to find.

 

[Gene Mean]

I think I’ll have six (beers) and watch the game. You like that Fiskars digger? Looks mean.

Yeah, so far so good. And the price is right. Home Depot has them.

 

[Steve in PA]

As it is whith great sites that eventally stop producing, so it is with digging tools. You might consider putting her remains in a display case or mounting them on a plaque.

 

[treblehunter]

I didn't know that kind of failure was possible with a Leche !

He read my mind

5 years?? Wow, yours lasted quite a while. I worn mine down in about three years.
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I'm voting honerable mention for both of you super humans!
I don't think I could do that standing on mine.
The only thing I can figure is you guys are digging in and through concrete, especially you sjvalleyhunter. Looks like you used a grinder to wear that down to such a nub. Must of been rubbing and rubbing that poor Lesch on concrete

 

[sjvalleyhunter]

I'm voting honerable mention for both of you super humans!
I don't think I could do that standing on mine.
The only thing I can figure is you guys are digging in and through concrete, especially you sjvalleyhunter. Looks like you used a grinder to wear that down to such a nub. Must of been rubbing and rubbing that poor Lesch on concrete

Well the 115 degree days during our summers here in central California essentially make the dirt as hard as concrete.