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    Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    I made a few videos this year.
    I was even able to get some of the goodies on full digs !!
    Here's a couple of those videos.

    Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger Another Old Farm

    Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger 3 Silver Spill 7-20-2010


    If you want to see the others go to my You Tube page. TheIllDigger
    Hopefully it won't be to long before I'll be able make some more for ya....
    Thanks for lookin' & HH
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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Thanks for the videos Tim. They are well done and clear. I hope you can get out sometime soon and make some more. Come on Spring
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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Quote Originally Posted by coinnut View Post
    Thanks for the videos Tim. They are well done and clear. I hope you can get out sometime soon and make some more. Come on Spring
    Thanks George !!
    I hope so too !!
    You got that right !!
    COME ON SPRING !!
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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Them are fantastic videos and fantastic finds too, you sure made a lot of very nice silver finds on them hunts thumbsup01

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    All these videos got me chomping at the bit - come on snow MELT
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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Quote Originally Posted by psychposse View Post
    All these videos got me chomping at the bit - come on snow MELT
    Ill Digger,
    That is a great video of your finds.



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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Howdy Pardner!
    Those are some terrific finds. Nothing like silver in the hole to make your day.
    Them Barbers look to be in really decent shape too.
    Those quarters also look almost pristine.

    I have a homestead back in Illinois, and maybe I should plan another trip back there to see what I can find.
    Might be possible to hunt my grandmother's old home. Bet there are some goodies there!

    What machine is that you're using? Just curious. Looks like you're getting real good depth!

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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Thanks Mel !
    In my first two videos I am using my DFX with the D2 coil. The third video I am using a friends Minelab SE Pro with the pro coil. And the remainder of my videos I used my E-Trac. But so far it's been pretty much a tie . My two deepest coins were both in the 9-10 inch range. The first was a 1901 IH @ 10 inches with the DFX running Jeff Fosters deep silver program. The second was a 1916 Buff I recovered from around 8 1/2 to 9 inches with my ET. That time I was running Angel's deep silver program.
    As for coming to Illinois....comeon' over !!
    How old is this homestead ?
    Need a helping hand serchin' the place ? I'll be right over !! lol
    Thanks for lookin'
    Hope all go's well with the knee thumbsup01
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    Nice silver pocket spill for you to find Ill Digger fun to watch thanks for videoing interesting:nickers

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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    nice video's tim, can't wait to get out.

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    Great Videos and finds .They've got me all hyped up , maybe enough so to get me out and find a new spot . thumbsup01

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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Quote Originally Posted by Ill Digger View Post
    As for coming to Illinois....comeon' over !!
    How old is this homestead ?
    Need a helping hand serchin' the place ? I'll be right over !! lol
    Thanks for lookin'
    Hope all go's well with the knee thumbsup01
    Howdy Pard!
    When, and if, I get back to Illinois this year, I'll certainly invite you to hunt the place.
    My great grandfather built two houses side by side. That must have been before 1900.
    So far as I know, that property has never been hunted.
    My grandmother sold one piece of property and my uncle sold my grandmother's place
    shortly after she passed on. But considering the location and age of those two parcels,
    I'd suspect they hold treasures that would be the envy of any detectorist on this here forum.

    Ever been to Kankakee? That's where the properties are located.
    I'd need to get permission, but betcha I can get that done pretty easily when I get back there.

    Blessings,
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    Quarters = 123
    Nickels = 60
    Dimes = 104
    Pennies = 246
    Half Dollars =
    Dollar Coins = 3
    Total Coins = 535
    Gold Sale 2/5/13 = $25.50
    YTD = $73.21

    Its Going to be a Shpadoinkle Day!

    Gunning for Gold!

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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Sure looks fun

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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Quote Originally Posted by M-Taliesin View Post
    Ever been to Kankakee? That's where the properties are located.
    I'd need to get permission, but betcha I can get that done pretty easily when I get back there.
    I've been there all right
    The company I used to work for would send us down there quiet a bit.
    It's about two hours from here. But if your gonna come from half way across the country I think I could make that drive lol
    That sure would make for a cool post 8) thumbsup01
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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Great video Timmy!!! Love the Triple Barber Pocket Spill <:
    Having fun is what it is all about!

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    Re: Metal Detectin' with Ill Digger

    Quote Originally Posted by pulltabsteve View Post
    Great video Timmy!!! Love the Triple Barber Pocket Spill <:
    Thanks Steve!! Oh yeah ! That was fun !! thumbsup01
    Thanks for watchin'
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    Man it's tough watching these videos. I NEED TO GET OUT DETECTING. :bangahead01:

    Great videos Tim and even better finds!!

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    Very nice videos Tim. I bet your machine is rearing to go at it again. lol

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