Newbie in Midcoast Maine

[Oak]

Hey all,
I think a friend of mine has a detector ( no idea about details ) that I could borrow.
I became disabled last fall, due to terminal cancer, but still have use of my right arm and can walk slowly for relatively short distances.
This seems like a nearly perfect activity for me.

Oak

[Tony Two-Cent]

Welcome from Illinois! :waving:

We're glad you joined the forum, Oak! Were you thinking about detecting at the beach or on land? It can be a physically demanding activity, but it's not too difficult if you aren't bothered by the kneeling and digging. Each target is like a present to unwrap, you never know what is going to be there.

Best of luck, and keep us posted on your progress.

Tony

[Skamaniac]

Welcome from Washington state. I really hope you're able to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Please keep us posted!

[OxShoeDrew]

Welcome to the group Oak! I just did a quick search on Union, Maine....it seems there is a lot of history there. :cheesysmile:
Tony nailed it...every target is like opening a present. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to your finds!

[aloldstuff]

Welcome from western MA. Hoping that this hobby will be a good fit for you as it can be a lot of fun. If your friend has that detector ask him for some lessons before heading out.

[Oak]

Thanks for the welcome! I'll probably do my detecting on land or maybe lakeside. There is a lot of history in this area and I'm in the middle of it! I should be able to move slowly, which seems ideal, and sit when I need to. I should have thought of this a few months ago, gonna get cold around here soon. When my friend gets back from No. Maine, I'll hit him up.

Oak

[del]

Hello Oak , Detecting can be very therapeutic on many levels . Its very inspiring to hear you trying out the hobby after your health ordeal and I wish you the best . Glad you joined up .

Dan

[Oak]

Thanks again all.
Here's a cut and paste from another forum. One finger typing is slow and frustrating!

My buddy came through! I've got on long term ( I hope ) loan a Whites IDX Pro.
The only bummer is that he can't find the manual, so I'm flying blind here.
Can any any help me with a download for a manual?
Does the idx pro go by another name? I've looked at the White website and found a list of downloads, but didn't notice this model. I could have missed it. I guess I'm prone to that kind of thing.
It's raining here now, so I guess I probably shouldn't take it out and play.
Any advice?

Thanks,

Oak

[del]

Oak the classic idx is very very similar to the idx pro , they are basically the same machine format and should help you out .

http://www.whiteselectronics.com/media/downloadable/files/samples/c/l/cl_id_idx_instruction_manual.pdf

[Oak]

Thanks for the link.
I'll check it out this evening when I have some quiet time.

Oak

[mdjorjorian]

Hi from MA. Any advice on where to start my new hobby. Went to a few ball fields today and found some coins. Very fun and rewarding. Looking for places to treasure hunt in MA




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[Oak]

I went to a freshwater beach in Maine yesterday and found a necklace with a pendant of the Virgin Mary. Pendant is about 1 X 3/4" with 1830 at the base of the figure's feet and sterling bliss engraved on the back. I've got a few pics on my phone but no idea how to upload them.
I'm happy with my first real find and anxious for my Lesche digger to arrive.

Oak

[Fire Fighter 43]

Welcome to the hobby and forum from SE Wisconsin. It sounds like the activity of this great hobby would be a good fit for you. Good luck and happy hunting.