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z118
09-01-2014, 06:55 PM
We got back yesterday from our annual beach vacation. It was, as always, the best two weeks of the year. As with the rest of this year I got in a bit less detecting this year than in the past, although I was still on the beach almost every morning. I spent most of my time in the wet sand this year even though targets seemed more sparse than in the past. Some mornings I would go 20 minutes or so between targets. I wound up with much less clad than past years, and no old or silver coins. That being said, I had some excellent luck, scoring three pieces of gold and seven pieces of silver along with two nice stainless steel rings (I think) and an interesting fork ring. Among the three pieces of gold were two 14k rings, one of which has 8 channel set diamonds. The third piece of gold is a small 10k Harley Davidson pendant.

My dad joined me for many of my morning hunts on the beach, which is always a treat. Seeing the sunrise every morning is also something I treasure. I envy the local guys who can hunt the beach whenever they want. I'm already looking forward to next year!

The last pic is of me from the webcam showing the beach. I captured it on my cell phone. It's about as close to a "selfie" as I ever hope to get. :lol:

Happy hunting!

buck57
09-01-2014, 07:14 PM
Holly cow Z, way to go. That's what I call a "Vacation". Congrats to ya

dpdave38
09-02-2014, 12:42 PM
Congrats on what looks like a great vacation.

Dave

bob_e99
09-02-2014, 03:06 PM
:congrats:
Some very impressive finds. I can't believe that I was detecting with you and walked away with not even one piece of junk jewelry for the two weeks.

At least it was a very enjoyable two weeks. Great company and awesome food.

:beerbuddy:

Robbie
09-02-2014, 03:18 PM
Love the GOLD, that nearly paid for your vacation. What beach is that?

fsa46
09-02-2014, 04:04 PM
Absolutely outstanding . WTG Z

del
09-02-2014, 05:15 PM
:wow:Wow Matt , you did very well at that beach this time around . I so wanted to join you and your Dave this year but just couldn't make the trip this time . thats an amazing amount of jewelry from that beach , the hunting pressure there is very competitive. congrats :perfect10:

fsa46
09-04-2014, 11:22 AM
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n569/fsa46/001-26.jpg (http://s1140.photobucket.com/user/fsa46/media/001-26.jpg.html)

Matt, I found that exact same ring a couple year ago, must be a popular design. Congratulations

Skamaniac
09-05-2014, 12:34 PM
That's a respectable haul! Beautiful ring.

Cheap Thrills
09-08-2014, 11:54 PM
Amazing , you wont soon forget that vacation .:thumbsup02: