First Time Ever

Reddackel · Jun 7, 2006

Well, today I had to leave work early. UPS was coming with my very first MD. Out of the box it came, and off I went. 4 hours later and I all if found was a shotgun shell thingy. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I'll get it figured out. No grand finds here, but I see gold in my future. Yipee!!

Red

petersra · Jun 8, 2006

Hi Red,
Glad you and your digger got a chance to go out. Location, location, location is the key. Where are people rolling in the grass or sitting by a tree or having their two year old grab at their jewelry and pulling it off. The woods can be a great place to hunt if there use to be something else there, but perhaps not necessarily if it has always just been woods. Research could be important if you are limited in the more easily identifiable GOOD hunting places. You have the right attitude and you will get it going sooner than you think. By the way, I took my 13 year old grand daughter to the beach detecting last night since my broken detector finally came back from the factory, we both were able to hunt at the same time. She found $1.32 and two Israeli new Sequels. I found $1.40 and two Sequels. My wife told me later that I have her hooked, she can't wait for me to get home from work tonight. She had only found $0.36 the first time out and was a little disappointed. I think she is seeing GOLD in the future. Persistence pays off when you are looking for stuff you can't see with your eyes. HH, Ralph

Reddackel · Jun 8, 2006

Hi Ralph,

I remember you posting your granddaughter only found 36 cents. Glad to hear she is moving up in the world. What a wonderful hobby and time spent together. I'm sure she will carry these memories for years to come!

Red

bomber · Jun 8, 2006

WELCOME RED!welcome 2 the crazy train,woooohooooooooo

Nana40 · Jun 8, 2006

I can identify with that find Red.....shotgun thingy.....

My very first find and have since found hundreds of them! But.....it gets better!!!! KEEP GOING!!!!

Look forward to your upcoming awesome finds!!!!

Nana

ps....prolly gonna find some horseshoes too!

AND Location is the key Peter!

Mighty AP · Jun 9, 2006

Welcome Red! After reading your response to DeKalbs post I can honestly say you are gonna do alright! We like a woman who can take care of herself! And dont worry about DeKalb, he is in the fetal position in the closet shivering...............he'll get over the shell shock & be posting again in a few days! lol

zootman · Jun 19, 2006

Red
Welcome! Way to go with DeKalb. Anywho, you gave me an idea, maybe I should get married again. I hate the shovel work. Dont let the oldman get an MD. Remember, shovels make great Fathers day presents! Go for the Gold.
Zootman

Reddackel · Jun 19, 2006

Zoot,

One day too late. Where were you Saturday, the day before Father's Day? I could have gifted him with the ShizzleDaFizzle of shovels.

You know, the dog didn't give him a present. To get a shovel from the dog is two-fold. Pooper-scooper AND a treasure-digger. I can pull this off.

Zoot, you are brilliant.

Red