My first detector, first hunt with it, & I found a little bit of gold!

[Young River]

My first detector, first hunt with it, & I found a little bit of gold!

I've been detecting with my Dad, Old River many times, but I've always used his detectors. He made a visit to me this weekend and surprised me with my very own for my birthday! A Garrett Ace 250. We got up this morning and hit a park nearby so that I could break it in. On my second signal, I dug up what appears to be a medal, possibly Cub or Boy Scout. With the next one...I struck gold! This is a first for me and I think that even Dad was surprised! It's a child's 10k gold ring. It's a little bitty thing, but I'm not complaining! We hunted for about an hour or so but decided to pack it on in. The wind and the dropping temperature was making it a bit uncomfortable. He had to travel on back home as well. I'm really looking forward to the nicer days ahead and the possibilities of places to explore!

 

[STH69]

Re: My first detector, first hunt with it, & I found a little bit of gold!

Cool, my Bday is wed, and my wife ordered me an ACE 250!! great finds and happy bday!

 

[olepossum]

Re: My first detector, first hunt with it, & I found a little bit of gold!

I belive that medal is a pine wood derby medal for the scouts you get it when you make a car out of a piece of pine 2x4 and race it on a special made track and the last one standing wins

 

[pepperj]

Re: My first detector, first hunt with it, & I found a little bit of gold!

Congrat's on the ring, the present, and , may you have many happy outings with the detector.
It's a gift that just keeps on giving

 

[treasurefiend]

Re: My first detector, first hunt with it, & I found a little bit of gold!