First Find Ever... Hope this is posted right

[coffeefreek]

Okay - I have been a lurker on here for about 4 years now. About 3.5 years ago I picked up a cheap metal detector (Bounty Hunter) to see if I thought this was something I wanted to do. I know I maybe should have started with a better detector, but at the time, this was all I could afford.
Due to a number of circumstances with finances, family in the hospital for extended stays, etc., until yesterday, I had not gotten out to detect. I have continued to read the forum off and on, and salivated over all the great things posted. Not knowing anyone that detects, I did a lot of studying and reading in magazines and websites to figure out what to do.
So yesterday morning, after breakfast, I figured I had about 20 minutes or so before the honey do's kicked in. I grabbed the detector, and my son and I went out into the front yard. I found about 5 or 6 signals within a 20 foot radius of the door.
One was beeping in a line not just a single beep. I decided to dig this signal. I have posted what I found in the plug about 1.5-2 inches down. It isn't pretty, or priceless, but it is the first object that I have found and dug. I had to take a picture and post it for posterity. If the rain will let up, I will go back out and dig the other signals...

 

[vayank54]

At least you got out and dug something. Hope to see you post some more finds in the future. Welcome to Tnet

 

[hikeinmts]

Welcome into the best hobby in the world......and, better to be doin it, then dreamin about doin it.....right?
Get used to the sights of bobby pins, pull tabs, aluminum wrappers, nuts and bolts....etc, etc, etc. BUT.....
also get used to the sight of coins, cars, rings. All things that people lose.
Keep the cover off your machine, and good batteries in it.....and when you have another 20 minutes, go to it again....and again
.......and again.....the stuff is there. You will find some of it.

 

[coffeefreek]

Thanks everyone for the replies...
It means a lot to have you respond with words of encouragement. I know I am just starting out, and look forward to posting something of value. I also appreciate the humor and good natured talk on this site. That is why I posted the bobby pin.
To answer some questions - I didn't realize my location didn't show up. I am in north central Idaho. (Lewiston area) I believe that the bobby pin is plated and not solid. I have it soaking in some olive oil now to clean it up nice and shiny...
I was really glad to actually find something my first time out. I wasn't very sure of my capabilities. I put the bobby pin in my tool box where I plan to keep it as a reminder. Maybe I should get one of those coin sleeves to put it in.
Most of all I wanted to thank all of Tnet for the history lessons, artifact & coin facts and the entertainment. I hope to make the banner some day, and this post was the first step.
Thanks again for all the kindness.

 

[tymcmurray]

Welcome to Tnet!
That piece is better than my nail I still have!!!

Maybe you can find some help at this site and at a site I have.

http://www.justgometaldetecting.com/

Good luck and have fun!!!!!!!!

 

[dirthunter]

You are hooked now, things will get better.