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  1. 04-28-2015, 09:11 PM #1
    Bernie1881
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    Newbie in northern VA

    So I'm new to MDing as a civilian (I've done some work with metal detectors for the government) I live in Alexandria I haven't gotten my detector yet (it's in the mail) looking forward to learning as much as I can from this forum

    ~Chris
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  2. 04-29-2015, 01:52 AM #2
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    Welcome Chris, from the Pacific Northwest. Which detector did you decide on?
    Land of Two Seasons - Snow and Fire Danger.
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  3. 04-29-2015, 03:34 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skamaniac View Post
    Welcome Chris, from the Pacific Northwest. Which detector did you decide on?
    The Garrett ACE 350
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    Welcome from WV to the forum, you will find it very educational as well as interesting.
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  5. 04-29-2015, 04:09 PM #5
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    Welcome to the forum, Bernie!

    Best of luck with your Garrett Ace 350, it is a popular machine. We are looking forward to your future posts!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mountaindigger View Post
    Welcome from WV to the forum, you will find it very educational as well as interesting.
    yep, I learn something every day here... unfortunately, I forget it just as fast, but that's my problem. I ran the Ace350 for 100s of hours and was quite fond of it. Best of luck!
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  7. 04-29-2015, 06:57 PM #7
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    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome
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  8. 04-29-2015, 09:14 PM #8
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    Welcome to the forum and hobby from SE Wisconsin. Do not be afraid to ask questions, we are here to help. Good luck and have fun.


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  9. 04-30-2015, 01:34 PM #9
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    Welcome aboard from your northern neighbours!
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    Welcome from western MA. The Ace 350 is a good machine and looking forward to seeing your finds.
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    Hello and welcome from Northern Illinois.
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  12. 05-02-2015, 06:18 PM #12
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    Hello Chris and welcome , very nice area of the country your in and loaded with much history . I wish you much success this year , glad you found us here.

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    Welcome to the forum from Little Rhody. I found some of my best items with the ace 350. Its a really good machine. Best of luck and good luck hunting!
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  14. 05-07-2015, 08:10 PM #14
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    Howdy Chris,
    Welcome from The Lone Star State. Glad you found this site. Lots of experience in the members. Hope you enjoy as much as I. Good huntin' and God bless you and yours.
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