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  1. 08-27-2013, 09:48 AM #1
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    Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Wanted to go out detecting on Sunday

    I prefer going out early morning...but couldn't find any one. Tim wanted to go out late morning-mid afternoon, Al from 5pm on....

    So I stayed home in the morning
    Met up with Tim around 11. We went to an area that I have a client who owns an older home, Tim is a bit fussy....wasn't old enough for him. So we drove around for a bit. I pulled into the drive of a house that had a date of 1742 on it. I talked with the owner who said lots of people have asked and NO....he then told us about an area with some cellar holes...so off we went searching. We found 2. they were pounded VERY hard, and no keepers were to be had >:#. I used my E-trac.

    Came home...took a nap ...Then it was time to meet up with Al. we agreed to meet where he had found the LC last week. The going was slow, ground as hard as concrete >:#. I managed a deep wheat. Then a lead seal. Then nothing for a long while. I got a 12-41 signal. I was thinking wheat......I saw it in the dirt on end...looked like a small cent...brushed the dirt off..... ....not a usual bust...I flipped it over and saw ARMY NAVY ...a fantastic shape Civil war token!...I did a well it was a bit more than a little dance ...yeah something like that lol. Then a bit later a half of a croatal bell, Then I got a solid 12-31...thinking/hoping Indian...and BAM 1879 Indian, and she is a beaut , then on the way back to the car another wheat. So that made up for striking out earlier.
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  2. 08-27-2013, 11:11 AM #2
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Congrats on the fantastic civil war token, Rob! |

    And the 1879 Indian Head too!

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  3. 08-27-2013, 11:32 AM #3
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    And what a dance it was......you folks just don't know what you are missing. Great finds Rob, that 1879 IH is a beauty.

    Not only am I older than Rob but my memory is much better. Had to remind him of the other CW token he found with me.

    I was totally skunked on this hunt, but hey, it happens.
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  4. 08-27-2013, 12:06 PM #4
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by aloldstuff link=topic=14082.msg148248#msg148248 date=1377621142
    And what a dance it was......you folks just don't know what you are missing.
    I like to share the excitement rofl
    2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
    So Far: (0) Silver; (2) KG, LC 1807; (2) IH; (3) Buff


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  5. 08-27-2013, 03:43 PM #5
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030




    [size=36pt]Sigh
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  6. 08-27-2013, 04:13 PM #6
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by del link=topic=14082.msg148259#msg148259 date=1377636201



    [size=36pt]Sigh

    > > > > > > > > > > >....[size=1t]I know.......... lol lol lol lol
    2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
    So Far: (0) Silver; (2) KG, LC 1807; (2) IH; (3) Buff


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  7. 08-27-2013, 07:09 PM #7
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Congrats on the photographically challenged Civil War Token thumbsup01 And the almost visible Indian head penny > > > I'm taking it you like your 3030?
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    CONGRATS !!! Nice finds
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  9. 08-28-2013, 08:21 AM #9
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by coinnut link=topic=14082.msg148274#msg148274 date=1377648542
    Congrats on the photographically challenged Civil War Token thumbsup01 And the almost visible Indian head penny > > > I'm taking it you like your 3030?

    lol lol lol lol lol....Yes, some things never change. I like constancy in life...... lol lol

    There are things I like about the 3030 and things I don't. Definatly some design issues. But The technology is better than the E-Trac...If only I could combine them
    2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
    So Far: (0) Silver; (2) KG, LC 1807; (2) IH; (3) Buff


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    2012 Total:101 Silver; 11 LC
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  10. 08-28-2013, 07:39 PM #10
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    At first i thought I needed glasses but after reading the replies saw what you have found................outstanding! <
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    I want to put the token on the banner (first I want to actually see it lol ) Any chance you can try for a little better photo Rob?

    Congrats on the great finds!!!
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  12. 09-03-2013, 01:19 PM #12
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by Epi-hunter link=topic=14082.msg148394#msg148394 date=1377819916
    I want to put the token on the banner (first I want to actually see it lol ) Any chance you can try for a little better photo Rob?

    Congrats on the great finds!!!

    ...I'll see if Al can take a better photo for me....
    2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    We should all chip in and buy Rob a camera lol



    Great finds |


    So which of these 5 dances below was most similar?

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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by tanacat link=topic=14082.msg148721#msg148721 date=1378239749
    We should all chip in and buy Rob a camera lol
    wait a minute i'm sure Mr.Tightwallet makes more than you and me both Tana
    I will let him barrow a crowbar to pry that thing open though lol lol


    Quote Originally Posted by RobW link=topic=14082.msg148717#msg148717 date=1378232378

    ...I'll see if Al can take a better photo for me....
    Al , tell him it will only cost him his silver for the photography
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Dan, if I did that he would have a heart attack. Don't worry, if he does I'll be sure to get a picture.
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by tanacat link=topic=14082.msg148721#msg148721 date=1378239749
    We should all chip in and buy Rob a camera lol



    Great finds |


    So which of these 5 dances below was most similar?

    <: happydance02
    It was a bit more of a combo... <:
    2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
    So Far: (0) Silver; (2) KG, LC 1807; (2) IH; (3) Buff


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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by del link=topic=14082.msg148724#msg148724 date=1378240482
    wait a minute i'm sure Mr.Tightwallet makes more than you and me both Tana
    I will let him barrow a crowbar to pry that thing open though lol lol
    ...yes, it is true..I am cheap
    However, in my defense, I did buy a camera just for my finds....however, my wife broke hers and she took mine
    I do good to take them with my phone and send them directly to myself and just upload them, much less take the pic, bring he camera to work upload the pic onto my computer and go from there....I don't have that much time
    2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
    So Far: (0) Silver; (2) KG, LC 1807; (2) IH; (3) Buff


    2013 Total: 36 Silver; 5LC (including 1 FUGIO)
    2012 Total:101 Silver; 11 LC
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by RobW link=topic=14082.msg148779#msg148779 date=1378297890
    ...yes, it is true..I am cheap
    However, in my defense, I did buy a camera just for my finds....however, my wife broke hers and she took mine
    I do good to take them with my phone and send them directly to myself and just upload them, much less take the pic, bring he camera to work upload the pic onto my computer and go from there....I don't have that much time
    If you can find the time to take fuzzy pictures, you can find the time to take great pictures.
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    Re: Best Find of the Year; Second outing with 3030

    Quote Originally Posted by RobW link=topic=14082.msg148306#msg148306 date=1377696105

    There are things I like about the 3030 and things I don't. Definatly some design issues. But The technology is better than the E-Trac...If only I could combine them
    I had the very same thoughts regarding the 3030.

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