Just tried my Ace250..first time out..Mother Nature won. lol. ~Pic added~

[DebbzInNC]

A true newbie reporting here:
I had a few hours of beautiful weather to try to learn a little about my new Ace 250...and dig up a yard.
Needless to say, I have a lot to learn.
I am even ashamed to post a pic of whatever it was that I actually dug up. Rusty thingy. No clue what it use to be.
I got lots and lots of hits...thought I was in treasure heaven..lol.
But to my surprise, the area I was in at the edge of the woods is veined with HUGE tree and bush roots starting at about 3 inches down.
No matter how hard I tried, I could not reach any of the targets. They were all buried under thick ( 3 and 4 inch thick) roots. I would have needed an ax to chop my way through them. and I couldn't do that to Mother Nature.
After working for 20 minutes to free "something" from under a huge root, I finally decided I was not meant to have it, and filled the hole back up.
So I spent most of the time testing out the different settings and sounds on each target I heard.
That's cool though, cause I certainly need to learn all about this wonderful machine.
Maybe I will have better luck next time... with something for show and tell.
This is just the beginning of an adventure.
Until next time,
~debbz~
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I'm trying to add pics of my "whatever" I dug up, but not sure if I am doing it right.
Here goes.

 

[Digginman]

Re: Just tried my Ace250..first time out..Mother Nature won. lol.

Hey debbz,

You did a good thing by learning your machine. You will have fun with that Ace250. Try a schoolyard. Kids lose stuff in the woodchips that surround play areas alot. Easy diggin and alot of fun.

DM

 

[Frodov]

Re: Just tried my Ace250..first time out..Mother Nature won. lol.

You sound like a concientious (sp?) detectorist.. albeit still rather new to the hobby. The fact that you wouldn't cut through the roots you encountered shows that you are not a vandal at heart, and that you bothered to fill in the holes that you dug proves that you are courteous as well. No matter it be in your own back yard, a public park or even a tot lot full of woodchips, always backfill your excavations. Not only will it keep the detractors of metal detecting somewhat mute, but it makes for better neighbors and less ill will towards metal detectors in general. You'll find that not everyone is so conscientous, that makes it harder for all of us who *DO* give a damn, to find places to detect in the future.
Better luck next time, don't be discouraged by the learning curve, we all have to get to know both our machines and our "skills" at detecting. Bust most importantly, Remember to have fun!

Happy Hunting !


Frodov

 

[rwsnc]

Re: Just tried my Ace250..first time out..Mother Nature won. lol.

Hey Debbz.... go to Wally World and pick up a cheap set of pruning shears. They'll make short work of most smaller roots.

Hang in there with that Ace 250. The guy I hunt with has one of those things and he usually out.performs me.

When you get the hang of it, that machine will turn out to be a real coin magnet.

 

[DebbzInNC]

Aww. Thanks ya'll. As a newbie, it means a lot to me to know you guys are there and willing to give me encouragement. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
I will always strive to honor nature and my neighbors, and never leave a mess behind.

 

[ModernMiner]

Aww. Thanks ya'll. As a newbie, it means a lot to me to know you guys are there and willing to give me encouragement. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
I will always strive to honor nature and my neighbors, and never leave a mess behind.

Deb,
Glad to see you got out to try out the new machine. Folks, she bought this Ace last week used and it looks like brand new!!! One helluva great buy you made. Most of us dig these rusty "relics" out there, so don't feel bad. You never know when that hidden cache may be down there. CW buckle? Bayonet? Gun? Who knows?
Like mentioned above, the local playgrounds are a great place to learn the different signals, AND you may get lucky and score a piece of jewelry.
Try the front lawn at work next week. You know there has to be coins on that lawn after all the parties.
Glad to see you posting,
MM
(The pain in the -ss at work)

 

[rwsnc]

Debbz.... do you work with this MM guy? OK... we need you to spy on him, find out where all of his "secret" places are and report back to us. There might be a silver dime in it for you...

 

[DebbzInNC]

Aww. Thanks ya'll. As a newbie, it means a lot to me to know you guys are there and willing to give me encouragement. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
I will always strive to honor nature and my neighbors, and never leave a mess behind.

Deb,
Glad to see you got out to try out the new machine. Folks, she bought this Ace last week used and it looks like brand new!!! One helluva great buy you made. Most of us dig these rusty "relics" out there, so don't feel bad. You never know when that hidden cache may be down there. CW buckle? Bayonet? Gun? Who knows?
Like mentioned above, the local playgrounds are a great place to learn the different signals, AND you may get lucky and score a piece of jewelry.
Try the front lawn at work next week. You know there has to be coins on that lawn after all the parties.
Glad to see you posting,
MM
(The pain in the -ss at work)

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Thanks MM. Eventually I'll find something that lets me do the happy dance. lol. And you aren't a pain in the *zz, you make me laugh all the time. That's worth alot. Plus, you got me back into this hobby and I certainly needed it. Keeps my mind off work.
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[DebbzInNC]

Debbz.... do you work with this MM guy? OK... we need you to spy on him, find out where all of his "secret" places are and report back to us. There might be a silver dime in it for you...

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Oh yes, I work with MM. Known him for a bunch of years. We're "old timers" at our company. We're older than dirt and came with the building. LOL.
Ah, his secret places.....those are his to share. And he doesn't mind sharing them-usually.

 

[rwsnc]

Debbz.... do you work with this MM guy? OK... we need you to spy on him, find out where all of his "secret" places are and report back to us. There might be a silver dime in it for you...

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Oh yes, I work with MM. Known him for a bunch of years. We're "old timers" at our company. We're older than dirt and came with the building. LOL.
Ah, his secret places.....those are his to share. And he doesn't mind sharing them-usually.

I was kidding....

 

[DebbzInNC]

Debbz.... do you work with this MM guy? OK... we need you to spy on him, find out where all of his "secret" places are and report back to us. There might be a silver dime in it for you...

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Oh yes, I work with MM. Known him for a bunch of years. We're "old timers" at our company. We're older than dirt and came with the building. LOL.
Ah, his secret places.....those are his to share. And he doesn't mind sharing them-usually.

I was kidding....

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"I was kidding.... "
ROTFL!
I know. He would share-honestly.
He really does have great luck, always has.
One day, when I have an idea how to really use my Ace, I'm gonna follow him around while he's MDng and take notes. LOL.

 

[ModernMiner]

Debbz.... do you work with this MM guy? OK... we need you to spy on him, find out where all of his "secret" places are and report back to us. There might be a silver dime in it for you...

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Oh yes, I work with MM. Known him for a bunch of years. We're "old timers" at our company. We're older than dirt and came with the building. LOL.
Ah, his secret places.....those are his to share. And he doesn't mind sharing them-usually.

I was kidding....

Can you believe I have three spots w/in 1/4 mile radius. I feel spoiled sometimes.
Deb,
Hold out for a gold coin from RWSNC.

 

[rwsnc]

Debbz... you may be in for a verrrry long wait, if you're going to wait for me to find a gold coin. Never found one yet, but wouldn't that be great?

 

[DebbzInNC]

Debbz... you may be in for a verrrry long wait, if you're going to wait for me to find a gold coin. Never found one yet, but wouldn't that be great?

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Mark my words...you will now find a gold coin.
Can't wait .... heehee.

 

[River Rat]

Deb, that little yellar fellar will find just about anything...believe me I have one. I find my share of crusty, rusty iron, but it's the thrill, the joy, the excitement of just being able to get out and find something no matter what it is. You will learn your machine...pay attention to those tones...hunt all metal. Believe me, when you find silver, your yellar fellar is going to bust your eardrums. Keep those finds coming.

RR

 

[Pepper2004]

Hi Debbz. What you found looks like the stuff I find all the time....do you hunt on my turf?? It's great you got a detector. MD'ing is a great stress buster. And great exercise too.

HH,
Pepper

 

[BARGuy]

Shucks Deb, we've got a guy at the flea market in Wilmington that sells that kinda stuff...He calls them "antique tools"! Good luck & hang in there!

 

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

Hi since your useing the Ace 250 watch there videos

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,143786.0.html

 

[Ozzygold]

Hey Debbz,
the biggest mistake I made when I first got my ace 250 was having the sensitivity up too high, these things will pick up the smallest pieces of foil or whatever when you whack up the sens, so to begin try keeping it on about 3 bars and see how you go, hope you enjoy yourself and keep posting pics, we luvs em!