Not too much in the way of finds; still a fun little adventure at the Berg

[Nate in Ohio]

Today I got up at 6am, and arrived at the Iceberg at 7:30am, predawn and dark. It was snowing at a good pace despite not snowing at home. As I was walking, I noticed what I thought was a dog at first and was surprised that anyone would be walking their dog at this time. I quickly realized it was a coyote, and then noticed another one. I wasn't planning on getting eaten by wolves today; fortunately they ran off. I took my Christmas present out of my pocket (a small HD video cam) and filmed them trotting away, but in the excitement, I forgot to press the record button! Oh well, that alone was a highlight being alone in such a quiet, special place with the snow falling before the sunrise watching the coyotes trot off in the snow in the distance.
It ended up kinda blizzarding the whole time and it was in the low 20s but I kept warm by moving around so much dirt. Was aiming for silver today and left the wheatfield alone. Only got an interesting small button and 5 coins: 2 memorials, a 1920 wheat, a 42 war nickel, and a 53 nickel. Only lasted about 3 hours, but it was a great adventure.

The other items in the pics, including the silver dime, are from a previous local hunt a couple weeks ago.

 

[Mr Tuff]

nice hunt!!!! MR TUFF

 

[ModernMiner]

You are a die hard Nate. Congrats on the finds.
Nana recently showed me a short video she had of what looks like a coyote. Hopefully she will post it here for us to see.
Looking forward to seeing your future videos. Next time push the record button. I've made the same rookie mistake too, so don't feel bad. Oh yeah another tip, bring extra batteries with you.
I wish you all the best in 2011.
Great family photo your Dad sent me.
-Doug-

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice Finds! stay warm

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I commend you on your diligence to hunt in this cold weather. You rock!

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice finds from the Berg! Is that place being developed? I hope not as I want to give it a try before it is doomed. HH, Mike

 

[Indiana Digger]

You're a brave man, Nate!

We're expecting temps in the upper 40's this weekend, so you KNOW I'll be out in it!

Happy Hunting & Happy New Year!

Your neighbor to the west,

~Indiana Digger~

 

[mud dog (aka) Salty Dog]

Thanks for sharing Nate,I have been tecting thru the snow since it fell this month,for the most part where the snow is deeper the ground was not froze,looks like some glue sniffer tossed his tube down,I get those in some of the older parks here in town,take care and best of luck in 2011,Dave