Learned a bit today.

[WHADIFIND]

No matter how long I hunt, I am always trying to learn something new.
Today I decided to just pick a park at random, but one where I'd never been before. That way, everything is new.

Well, the first hole I dug surprised me no end! I had been fighting some very, dry, hard ground mostly. When I prepared to put my weight into the first cut, (and note: I dig on my knees with a 12 inch digger), I almost planted my nose right into the ground!!! The knife went in like the proverbial hot knife through butter! LOL

I learned that ground is different in different places!

I said oh boy, whatever is in this ground is going to be very, very deep!!!

Anyway, after a few holes, I knew this was the rule and not an exception here. I felt like a fish out of water. It took me a while to figure out that this deeper ground also meant different VDI readings. The deeper the target the stranger they become. I hadn't realized just how lazy I had become by searching the same type ground all the time. I actually said, 60, can slaw, 45, foil, etc. Until I figured out that what I'd learned didn't necessarily apply, here.

The day turned out fairly well but, only after I stopped and rethought my approach.

Here's the overall:





Once I figured it out, I found these whole wheat toasts at near to 9 inches!




I had skipped over this one as it was only ringing up at 42 at it's best. VERY iffy signal. Dug anyway.



Glad I did.




Even a ring!! Costume, of course, but still!




This was originally at about 8 inches before I moved it. Sounded just like a weak penny signal to me.




Glad I dug this one too!




This one, I owe to the fact that I wasn't so sure about my targets anymore. It caused me to
question this very pull tab sounding, surface hit. I was pretty sure it was foil as I couldn't find it in the plug.
But, then, there it was, tiny as ever!

All I can say is, pay attention to what your conditions are and then to what the detector is trying to tell you.






It says 925 on the back but it has been gold plated. I can see spots where it's come off.
It is constructed very, very well! Even my ersatz diamond detector thinks the little stones are real and didn't
completely rule out the big one.

A fine day! Even if I do say so myself.

Thanks for peeking!
HH!

 

[cjon455]

Thats Awesome! nice finds my friend! its strange how the deeper the target the more "off from normal" the VDIs are. I dug some wheats that were ringing in the 60s myself today and some buffs that were 48-52

 

[jewelerguy]

great finds!

 

[Papaw55]

Good going. I always listen to sound advice. Last week we had a cool front here in southern Arkansas and dug some at a local football field. I only found clad but had a good time with the break in temps as it was back to 100 today on my thermometer(in the shade). My BH Commando was finding them with good tone at 6" and I'm happy with it but would like an ATPro also with the ability to go a lil deeper and with the waterproof security. The wife keeps telling me "well, get one". Again, always enjoy your posts.

 

[wvwildman]

nice finds congrats HH

 

[Argentium]

A very fine day indeed ! I really like the St. Christopher - I heard that he was down graded to less than Saint status a few years back by the
"powers that be" in the Vatican.

 

[WHADIFIND]

A very fine day indeed ! I really like the St. Christopher - I heard that he was down graded to less than Saint status a few years back by the
"powers that be" in the Vatican.

He must not have been able to keep up his dues.

Thanks!

HH!

 

[wheatfinder13]

Great job on the silver

 

[WHADIFIND]

Thats Awesome! nice finds my friend! its strange how the deeper the target the more "off from normal" the VDIs are. I dug some wheats that were ringing in the 60s myself today and some buffs that were 48-52

Yeah. Wheats are a bit of a strange animal. If I milk the signal sometimes, (going in different directions, speeds, loop angles), deep wheats will sometimes ring up to 80. I think it has something to do with the pure copper make up. Also, I hear ya about the nickles. Even that "silver" one up there rang in at 42!!! Strange!

Thanks!
HH!

 

[mariposagold]

Good hunt Whadifind. When I get frustrated with a site, I block off a 10 x 10 and dig everything. If I end up with nothing, I block of another 10 x 10. It hasn't failed me yet. Got a 38' & 43' Merc from a site I thought I worked to death. My dirt only comes in two varieties. Hard as a Rock, And Soft with well watered grass on top. Needless to say which I prefer.

 

[WHADIFIND]

Updated:

My expert got back from vacation and he told me the diamonds on this one and the pendant I recently posted are real. The blue stone on this one, he said he's just not sure. Might need a better expert to tell. LOL

In any case, 6 diamonds in one month. Good nuff for me. Not going to be sold anyway, just nice to know.

HH!

Thanks for peeking!
HH!

 

[Bayou Joe]

Awesome finds!!!

 

[dig kzoo]

Nice finds! There is always something new that can be learned. Congrats!!

 

[Sovereignelite]

On my Etrac I can actually tell the period/of penny I find. IH's 12-35 or 34,Pre 1940's wheats come in at 12-38 or 39, after 1940 12-44 in the 60's as high as 12-46 (which is usually a quarter ID) zincs come in at 12-37 unless they are really corroded and then the conductive number can be lower. the one LC I've found came in at 10-44.