Omg, never again!

[Holly_squirrel]

I been totally dying for an old abandoned home to detect. Well a farmhouse that must been a real beauty in its day has been decaying off a main highway for years n years . Today I thought screw it, I'm swinging by And gonna detect. It's been ransacked so many times.
I pull in with my truck and realize I can't turn around. And I can't see to back out on a major highway . Brand new friggin truck and I get wedged... Took me a half hour to move stuff out of tbe way to just be able to turn around. And even tben, I had to pull into briars and trees and trash . I got out and Everything lit up the detector... Rocks, dirt, coal, foil of every kind. . It was hopeless.
I go down to the old spring house and get my foot wedged Inbetween stones... And a snake and a zillion frogs were jumping all around me.. Lol. It was so creepy.
So I been friggen buffing the truck for hours, trying to get rid of tbe stratches before the hubby gets homes and sees it. Uuhhhggggg
So much potential!!! But it was insane.. Everything lit up like trash... Sending the detector into a frenzy.
Not to mention , I had just come from a dr's appointment and had heels on... Lmao.... I'm not to bright sometimes . I think I have to electrolosize them to get the impacted crust off.

 

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[BryanM362]

shoot, now I have to go back, I didn't see anything about a bikini

Nah, I just made that up Jeff, made the story more interesting.

 

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[Peyton Manning]

ok Mrs. Snow listen closely. remember your lead soldier

 

[ZR2guy]

It sounds as if you really do try to get out and hunt which obviously means that you do like the hobby. Before you get any more frustrated , you should consider getting a better MD that at least has manual ground balance. Tell the hubby, if he can afford a new truck then a better MD should not be a problem. The Xterra series from Minelab would be a good choice for you. They have manual ground balance and the ability to hunt in different frequencies which would help offset your soil mineralization problem.The ACE 250 is a decent beginner unit and is okay as a back-up but you get what you pay for.

 

[63bkpkr]

Mrs. Snow, pay no attention to jeff and maybe have a talk with Coily Girl about him. High heels well, you already know about that one though you were gutsy going in there in the first place. Shame about the truck though I'd guess you removed 99.9 % of the scratches. I use my Bronco in NorCal in the boonies, hit a spot a few years ago that I went through, it sounded like a million cats were on the outside sharpening their claws. Polish it, naw I will be going again. The old estate could be a lot of fun though I'd go with a friend and carry pepper spray..............63bkpkr

 

[goldentruth]

HollySnow: Sounds like you had a bad day with all sorts of things going wrong.
Hang in there, Good Luck next outing & don't give up.

 

[Mzjavert]

Heels...you r hardcore.

 

[FreeMindStuck]

Very funny post! It kind of reminds me of the movie Legally Blonde with Reese Witherspoon. But instead of being a lawyer you're a treasure hunter. I think you should keep at it high heels and all. Who knows, maybe you'll get a tv show. I'd definitely watch it over American Diggers!

 

[Holly_squirrel]

Are you blond, by any chance??

I could ask you the same. My pic is only right there in front of you. Lol

 

[Holly_squirrel]

Mrs. Snow, for a country girl you seem to be scared of a lot of things. Ever think of going to Crispin for treatment?

And Jeff you seem too invested in this post...: /

 

[Holly_squirrel]

you need a detector that works well in a trashy area...unfortunately the ACE is not that machine. good try though!

Your so right. I can't imagine what machine could wade through that much junk... But the Ace sure isn't it.

 

[Holly_squirrel]

I think you took that thing about being a "model" metal decting, from the other thread, to heart. Detecting in high heels and a bathing suit. Wow!

That's why Jeff-Gordon wants pics....

But seriously, don't give up. You'll find a good spot, evenutally.

Definitely no bikini involved. My pasty white skin woulda caused severe sunglare

 

[Holly_squirrel]

Mrs. Snow, pay no attention to jeff and maybe have a talk with Coily Girl about him. High heels well, you already know about that one though you were gutsy going in there in the first place. Shame about the truck though I'd guess you removed 99.9 % of the scratches. I use my Bronco in NorCal in the boonies, hit a spot a few years ago that I went through, it sounded like a million cats were on the outside sharpening their claws. Polish it, naw I will be going again. The old estate could be a lot of fun though I'd go with a friend and carry pepper spray..............63bkpkr

It was sooo bad. Lol. It did sound like falcons raking their claws on the truck. I got most scratches out... But the ones on the plastic of the mirrors( we got those big ones that stick out) ... I can't seem to get rid of them I did have a switchblade with me.... Lol . That was way risky going there alone.... Stupid actually. My husband would killed me if he knew I did that.

 

[Peyton Manning]

And Jeff you seem too invested in this post...: /

sheesh, can't a guy have some fun? but ok. I'll not bother your threads again, don't want to creep anyone out

 

[BryanM362]

My pasty white skin woulda caused severe sunglare

Ha, I know the feeling!

 

[hunter_46356]

Hummmm, interesting thread when you really start reading between the lines. Fact or fiction? Is this the same Holly Snow that ripped Tom up and down a few days ago, Sounded like she had all the tenacity in the world now seems to be scared of her own shadow? Fact or fiction? Snakes and frogs, I'd have to agree with Jeff on this one, not this time of year? Trespassing, this act will set the stage for looking over your shoulder for anyone, not only for the boogy man but the owner or the Law. You have told us previously you suffer from Social Anxiety? Your picture doesn't give me the impression of a woman that is not or should not be very confident in herself. (just my opinion) If I was your Husband I'd damn well know where and why your taking my truck anywhere. The High Heels? Really, I don't know what to say about that one. I'm not saying I don't believe any of what you say Holly but sometimes the pieces just don't fit.

 

[ZR2guy]

More drama than Metal Detecting. Kind of like Savage/American Diggers

 

[mikeinnepa]

Standing up for holly here, I am in Northeast Pa and yesterday ran into the first garter snake of the year!

 

[Wyomingmedic]

Do your heels have metal in them? I learned the hard way that I cannot detect in my cowboy boots. Nails and shank provided for an extremely annoying time. I had to find a pair of military boots that are rated to go thorough metal detectors (like in a prison) to fix my problem. I only own cowboy boots, so it was a little odd for me.

As for the trash and ground balance, a more advanced machine would certainly help. But it will be slow going. I have hit a local park for 3, 3 hour sessions. In that time, I have only moved a total of 150 feet along a very narrow strip of land. It is completely trashed from a hundred years of people hanging around. Each swing of the coil brings 4 or 5 different hits.

I run the machine wide open, so I don't miss anything. I ground balance often as soil conditions change. I also CONSTANTLY mess with the sensitivity. Sometimes, when the trash isn't too thick, I turn the sensitivity up and shoot for some great depth. When I cannot see through all the junk, I must turn it down so I can accurately pinpoint. Part of the fun is the battle so to speak.

Most of those hits are old fencing material and iron bits. With my fast detector, I can hear coins in between the trash and recover them. Sometimes though, I have to remove the trash to accurately read what is in between. It is a flaming PITA.

My reward has been 20+ coins (some silver), a ring, and a musket ball (still trying to figure out why a musket ball was in a city park). I would have never thought that so much would be underground in such a very small area. I am waiting on delivery of a smaller coil to hopefully speed the trash separation process up. Should be here monday.

Anyway, consider an upgraded machine. I am quite new to seriously hitting this hobby, but I already have 55ish hours in on my machine and could not say enough about it. There truly is a language to a detector and once you learn it (I'm just starting to) it is quite interesting what it tells you. Also, be patient. A very trashed out area is simply going to take time. Like I said, 9 hours of detecting has moved me only a very short distance from the truck, but the payoff has been worth it.

Good luck,

WM

 

[Holly_squirrel]

Standing up for holly here, I am in Northeast Pa and yesterday ran into the first garter snake of the year!

Ty, a d yes it was a garter. As well

 

[Holly_squirrel]

Hummmm, interesting thread when you really start reading between the lines. Fact or fiction? Is this the same Holly Snow that ripped Tom up and down a few days ago, Sounded like she had all the tenacity in the world now seems to be scared of her own shadow? Fact or fiction? Snakes and frogs, I'd have to agree with Jeff on this one, not this time of year? Trespassing, this act will set the stage for looking over your shoulder for anyone, not only for the boogy man but the owner or the Law. You have told us previously you suffer from Social Anxiety? Your picture doesn't give me the impression of a woman that is not or should not be very confident in herself. (just my opinion) If I was your Husband I'd damn well know where and why your taking my truck anywhere. The High Heels? Really, I don't know what to say about that one. I'm not saying I don't believe any of what you say Holly but sometimes the pieces just don't fit.

First off... It's MY truck. I drive it 95 percent of the time... I am listed as the primary . Second, yes I had heels on , I was coming home from a Dr's appointment... And for once was alone. I would not take my children to an abandoned house without a man with me. THIrD , yes there was a garter snake out and the frogs in the Spring house looked to be in the late stage of tadpole. When I put my detector in the shallow water they started all jumping in.Fourth, wtf is it with people and my picture? I don't see anyone else questioning anyone that shows their face on here..NOT to mention, I don't trust people as much THAT Do Not show their face... Because they can hide in anonymity... I'm sitting on my damn couch... I'm not lounging in a bikini on the beach.. In fact I'm wearing old beater clothes.5th, social anxiety, depression, OCD don't care what you look like.... Do I have to look like a troll to have social anxiety? Lol. 6th, I think you can see my tenacity comes out when provoked.and 7th when was the last time you were a Woman in a remote location, that looked like the perfect scene for a horror movie....down to the grungy sleeping bags, Alone. I'd say I have bigger balls than most for going there at all. And Jeff was Absolutly right that I am an enigma.... I'm a total contradiction in everyway... I suffered depression my entire life... Yet I'm extremely silly and laugh all the time. Behind a screen, I'm tenacious.. In person I'm timid. I'm Girly, but can handle a chainsaw and any power tool you put in my hands. I worry all tbe time, but yet people like me cause they think I'm easy going.. Ect. Ect. That should some it up.lol. Ok my flash of temper is gone... I'm good now.. Lol