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AmxFred
12-18-2012, 06:09 PM
This last weekend was a bust. Nothing but clad and I needed to get silver coin #100. >:{ Went out with Earl and he scored a 1939 Merc and I took the silverless ride of shame home. I knew I had to act fast because the snow is going to fly soon. I decided to give myself the afternoon off and give it one last shot. My first solid hit was a jumpy nickel signal at 8 inches. It turned out to be an 1890 V-Nick. happydance02 Then I got a screaming 12-45 at 7 inches and when I saw the Merc I knew I had #100 for 2012. <: <: <: Then I saw the date and my heart almost stopped! :omg: 1916! I knew it had a mintmark but I couldn't tell what it was until I got home. It turned out to be an S. 8/ but I am still very happy. So now the pressure was off and I could relax and hunt. My next good signal was a solid 12-13 at 6 inches and out popped a 1917 Buffalo. happydance02 Then I hit a jumpy 12-42, 12-43 at 7 inches and I saw the glimmer of silver once more. <: A 1911-S Barber dime. Silver #101 for 2012! What a relief. The quest for 100 silver coins is now over. My original goal was for only 25 in 2012. What do I go for in 2013? I love this hobby. Merry Christmas and happy hunting to everyone! :beerbuddy:

POKIE73
12-18-2012, 06:23 PM
:congrats: :poke: :congrats: what can i say way to go fred <: <:i was hoping you would get your 100 could not happen to a nicer guy its been a honor and a pleasure to hunt with you i only wish that i could have seen 100 come you deserve it way to go dennis |:cheering: |:cheering:

JTGOLD
12-18-2012, 06:30 PM
:congrats: on reaching you goal for silver + 1, nice find on the buff nic also, go for another 100 silvers next year,just a thought :daydream:

Tony Two-Cent
12-18-2012, 07:38 PM
Way to go, Fred! That's a terrific accomplishment! happydance02

How cool that your 100th silver was a 1916-S Mercury Dime! Still a very nice coin, even if it wasn't a &quot:grin:. :yes:

Congrats on the Barber, V Nickel and Buffalo too! :clapping:

:congrats:

jkress
12-18-2012, 11:38 PM
... and there it is!! :perfect10: I knew you were going to hit the impressive milestone this season. :yes:
I'm truly happy that you reached your goal. Congratulations Fred. :beerbuddy: May your next '16 Merc be a D. :->

Ill Digger
12-19-2012, 01:03 AM
Way to go Fred :clapping:
Next year ya gotta find 200! :poke: lol
Congrats! :grin:

aloldstuff
12-19-2012, 08:15 AM
Fred, :congrats: on exceeding your silver goal, by a very wide percentage I might add. Now we have followed your quest for the 100th silver for quite awhile so we are expecting 2013 to be loaded with pictures thumbsup01. A 1916s merc is a great coin to find for the 100th. Next year try not to take so long is getting to 100... rofl

RobW
12-19-2012, 04:34 PM
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:....one for each 25!
Congrats on hitting 100 and 1 :beerbuddy:

buck57
12-19-2012, 05:18 PM
:wow:. What a great accomplishment Fred. A big. :congrats: to ya...

AmxFred
12-19-2012, 08:58 PM
Thanks guys for all your great comments. I hope you get all your detecting wishes for Christmas! :beerbuddy:

Fire Fighter 43
12-20-2012, 11:46 AM
A BIG :congrats: Fred on hitting #100 WTG |:cheering: