Surprise late afternoon hunt grabs a Barber

[jkress]

I had to travel to a small town for non-metal detecting reasons this afternoon. Last night I looked
the area up on google and found a park worth a try once business was finished.

For 90 minutes I searched for a reason to make a return trip in the future. It was a challenging
hunt since a large area of what I searched was layered with hot rocks or burnt coal/wood pieces.
At first I though my pinpointer was acting up as it went off in every direction of the hole on the first half dozen plugs. :confused:

A Barber and an early wheat cent did manage to save the hunt. :happydance01:

http://homepage.mac.com/j.kress/AmericanDetectorist2011/pictures/picture-157.jpg

Below is a picture of one of the many pieces that had my detector and pinpointer chirping everywhere.
http://homepage.mac.com/j.kress/AmericanDetectoristMisc/pictures/picture-47.jpg

This park is probably worth a return trip... but it isn't necessarily towards the top of my list. :rolleyes: lol

[Epi-hunter]

Wow Joe. Nice score!! :happydance01:

I would say it's worth a return trip, even if you are wanting to wrap your detector around a tree from the frustration. That silver doesn't look like what typically comes out of the ground in Iowa; obviously some tough ground. :-\

[milco]

Glad to see you taking advantage of the business trip for a little diggin'! Two nice old coins there!

[Cheap Thrills]

Congrats on the Barber . thumbsup01 thumbsup01 :cool: Man, it's been ages since I've dug one of those . :-\

[jkress]

Thank you Milco and Sheik... hang in the Sheik, you'll grab a Barber soon. :yes:



I would say it's worth a return trip, even if you are wanting to wrap your detector around a tree from the frustration.

You are probably right. While dealing with the barrage of frustrations these metallic pieces were causing me tonight, I couldn't help but think they are probably providing some excellent cover for other keepers. :thinkingabout:



That silver doesn't look like what typically comes out of the ground in Iowa

You hit the nail right on the head there. lol This hunt was in Wisconsin soil.

[Ill Digger]

For 90 minutes I searched for a reason to make a return trip in the future.
Well you found it! lol Sounds like tough huntin' :yes:
But in true Jkress fashion you managed to rescue a couple of nice oldies :yes: thumbsup01 :clapping:
Especially the Barber ! :drool:
Nice goin' thumbsup01
Congrats :grin:

[dave in iowa]

Joe seems to always rescue a good keeper from the ground , good hunt Joe.

[tanacat]

At first I though my pinpointer was acting up as it went off in every direction of the hole on the first half dozen plugs. :confused:



I hate it when that happens \:[ Congrats on your Barber dime Joe!!! |:cheering: Nice to have a reason to go back.

[randy]

Nice hunt. If the site is really frustrating, could have kept the competition out of there. Might me lots more good stuff hidden there.

[JTGOLD]

very nice barber and IH,very good hunt.

[CyberSage]

You sure have been pulling some nice coins lately Joe. Remember, difficult hunting situations means more of a chance that the last guy missed the good stuff. Great Barber.

[aloldstuff]

Congrats on a Barber and an early wheat.

[wingmaster]

Congrats on the barber, I always wish that I can at least get a barber but of course it hardly ever works out that way.