Colonial KirkPA
Silver Member
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2007
- Messages
- 3,846
- Reaction score
- 10
- Golden Thread
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- Location
- Colonial, PA
- Detector(s) used
- White's Pro XL
KirkPA's Recap (Updated with happy faces + Draped Bust coppa after tumbling)
Dear Tnet Detectorists:
It is that time of the year, dudes. The weatha is really starting to become severe in Central PA. Unlike Southern California weatha, which is like living in paradise at this time of the year, my PA town's hourly forecast is not that conducive to relic hunting. It was so inclement, I walked outside today and tripped over some snow. The result: flat on my metal detecting face. Instead of crying, like some forum dudes would have done, I did a push-up (the easiest form of getting up, plus I got to pump my arms up a bit), dusted off my White's t-shirt, and proceeded to walk back into the house.
Since I am a dedicated detectorist, I am always thinking and talking about this great hobby. No, you won't hear me talking about po-li-tics, gardening, fishing, hunting (I'm not that tough), sports, stock market blunders, and other irrelevant topics. I am all about metal detecting! Single-minded? You damn well better believe it! But, maybe that is why I am such a great treasure hunter.
Now, here is KirkPA's 2007 metal detecting recap:
Folks, this metal detecting season has been one of KirkPA's best. My year consisted of good days, bad days, joke days, KirkPA only thinking about detecting days, KirkPA analyzing VDI days, KirkPA brand war days (remember that time, folks?), and other KirkPA type detecting days. As every professional hunter (no, not the type with a rifle) will find out, relic hunting is all about having a good time. Yes, along with my many great finds, which I will elaborate on soon, this year has been the most enjoyable because of the many great people around me (Zoyboy, PACO, and vpone). Thanks, guys, for the great times spent in detecting!
This year has been "The Year of Coppas." With an experienced eye, one will notice I definitely found a handful of coppas. If you can't count, I found 13....1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1=13. During the months, I found 4 Coronets, 7 Colonials, and 2 Draped Bust coins. If I had to choose my favorite Colonial for the year, it would have to be my GW Halfpenny because it made me more of a professional. As John Walter would probably state, "Yup. Yup. That's great. That was what I was after. Yup. Once again, I ain't after them new coins either. You know what you're doing, boy."
Since my new detecting style is about quality of coins, one will notice I only found about 40 this year. In my personal opinion, I would rather dig one great coin instead of a thousand newer coins. Here are my wilver coins for the year: 4 Rosies, 3 Barber dimes (1897, 1903, 1911), 2 Merc dimes, Walking half dollar, 1853 3-cent wilver piece, 1835 Caaaappppped Buuuussssst half dime, and a 1700s Spanish half real. The rest of the 2007 coin collection: 5 Indian Head pennies, Flying Eagle penny, 3-cent nickel piece, 1864 2-center, V-nickel, and a Buff. nickel.
Even though I am not a relic dude, I decided to keep the but-tins for my collection. I found close to 80 this year. Most of them are late-1700s to mid-1800s. I also found a ton of musketballs. They always p*ss me off because they give off Spanish half real readings and some coppa signals. My most cherished relic this year would have to be my Civil War Company B hat pin. What makes this relic even more special is that I know EXACTLY who lost it. According to my research, the dude who lost it was the son of the dweller, so I concluded, he probably tripped and hit his head somehow. Then, KirkPA comes along with his skills and recovers the lost relic 150 years later, while the entire time yelling over to Zoy, "A letter B!"
Before my conclusion, I want to thank my good bud, Captn_SE (Dan), for believing in me the entire year. Your friendship means a lot to me, buddy. You will forever be the "Wilver King." In a heterosexual fashion, I love you, man. Also, thank you to my other buddy, djabend, who has put up with my "creepy" avatar ideas throughout the year.
In conclusion, I will conclude this thread.
Bone Dry Detecting...Kirk
P.S. All of my excellent coins and relics were found with a White's Pro XL
*Hey, dudes, zoy and I decided to tumble the one coppa I found at the "Coronet Field." Before the tumble, the coin was unidentifiable. After the tumble, it turned out to be a Draped Bust. If you look closely, you will see the Bust of the early 1800s babe. Oh, I was so happy that the coin turned out to be a Draped Bust, I started to make happy faces. Zoy then told me, "Hey, keep making them and I will get a few pics." So, I kept making them and zoy tooked (improper language) the pics.
Dear Tnet Detectorists:
It is that time of the year, dudes. The weatha is really starting to become severe in Central PA. Unlike Southern California weatha, which is like living in paradise at this time of the year, my PA town's hourly forecast is not that conducive to relic hunting. It was so inclement, I walked outside today and tripped over some snow. The result: flat on my metal detecting face. Instead of crying, like some forum dudes would have done, I did a push-up (the easiest form of getting up, plus I got to pump my arms up a bit), dusted off my White's t-shirt, and proceeded to walk back into the house.
Since I am a dedicated detectorist, I am always thinking and talking about this great hobby. No, you won't hear me talking about po-li-tics, gardening, fishing, hunting (I'm not that tough), sports, stock market blunders, and other irrelevant topics. I am all about metal detecting! Single-minded? You damn well better believe it! But, maybe that is why I am such a great treasure hunter.
Now, here is KirkPA's 2007 metal detecting recap:
Folks, this metal detecting season has been one of KirkPA's best. My year consisted of good days, bad days, joke days, KirkPA only thinking about detecting days, KirkPA analyzing VDI days, KirkPA brand war days (remember that time, folks?), and other KirkPA type detecting days. As every professional hunter (no, not the type with a rifle) will find out, relic hunting is all about having a good time. Yes, along with my many great finds, which I will elaborate on soon, this year has been the most enjoyable because of the many great people around me (Zoyboy, PACO, and vpone). Thanks, guys, for the great times spent in detecting!
This year has been "The Year of Coppas." With an experienced eye, one will notice I definitely found a handful of coppas. If you can't count, I found 13....1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1=13. During the months, I found 4 Coronets, 7 Colonials, and 2 Draped Bust coins. If I had to choose my favorite Colonial for the year, it would have to be my GW Halfpenny because it made me more of a professional. As John Walter would probably state, "Yup. Yup. That's great. That was what I was after. Yup. Once again, I ain't after them new coins either. You know what you're doing, boy."
Since my new detecting style is about quality of coins, one will notice I only found about 40 this year. In my personal opinion, I would rather dig one great coin instead of a thousand newer coins. Here are my wilver coins for the year: 4 Rosies, 3 Barber dimes (1897, 1903, 1911), 2 Merc dimes, Walking half dollar, 1853 3-cent wilver piece, 1835 Caaaappppped Buuuussssst half dime, and a 1700s Spanish half real. The rest of the 2007 coin collection: 5 Indian Head pennies, Flying Eagle penny, 3-cent nickel piece, 1864 2-center, V-nickel, and a Buff. nickel.
Even though I am not a relic dude, I decided to keep the but-tins for my collection. I found close to 80 this year. Most of them are late-1700s to mid-1800s. I also found a ton of musketballs. They always p*ss me off because they give off Spanish half real readings and some coppa signals. My most cherished relic this year would have to be my Civil War Company B hat pin. What makes this relic even more special is that I know EXACTLY who lost it. According to my research, the dude who lost it was the son of the dweller, so I concluded, he probably tripped and hit his head somehow. Then, KirkPA comes along with his skills and recovers the lost relic 150 years later, while the entire time yelling over to Zoy, "A letter B!"
Before my conclusion, I want to thank my good bud, Captn_SE (Dan), for believing in me the entire year. Your friendship means a lot to me, buddy. You will forever be the "Wilver King." In a heterosexual fashion, I love you, man. Also, thank you to my other buddy, djabend, who has put up with my "creepy" avatar ideas throughout the year.
In conclusion, I will conclude this thread.
Bone Dry Detecting...Kirk
P.S. All of my excellent coins and relics were found with a White's Pro XL
*Hey, dudes, zoy and I decided to tumble the one coppa I found at the "Coronet Field." Before the tumble, the coin was unidentifiable. After the tumble, it turned out to be a Draped Bust. If you look closely, you will see the Bust of the early 1800s babe. Oh, I was so happy that the coin turned out to be a Draped Bust, I started to make happy faces. Zoy then told me, "Hey, keep making them and I will get a few pics." So, I kept making them and zoy tooked (improper language) the pics.
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Too bad your season is over up there. I'm gonna try to squeeze another week or two out of my fall window down here. Half Dimes and Coppers poppin out all over the place. I can't stop now. Time for four layers of clothing and a triple espresso 
