Well, I made it.

[Jeff (or)]

This is the start of my 45th. year of metal detecting. It's been very ejoyable so far. Don't plan on quiting anytime soon. I have made a lot of very nice finds along the way, but the best part were the folks I have met and have had the pleasure to call my friends. It's great to help someone get started in this hobby, and see their eyes full of excitment when they dig up their first silver coin or gold ring. <:

[Epi-hunter]

Very impressive history... and very nice post. Congratulations

[del]

congrats , thats quite an accomplishment |) |) Jeff . the stories and great finds you must have , i'm sure would be very entertaining. heres to 45 more sir

Dan

[JTGOLD]

hang in there and you will catch me,this is my 50th year,and I to have found a few nice finds over the years,congrats on 45 yr's.

[POKIE73]

how very true you are i got my grandson started he has got it bad already at 11 years old the kid is hooked for life thanks to grandpa but we both love it dennis

[BOWSER]

congrats,you sure have enhanced my metal detecting experience all my best JIM

[firstring]

Congratulations on the 45th year. May you have many more years of great recoveries and good memories. One question though. Do you still have that first detector? Sure would like to hear a story or two about some fantastic finds you had at an extreme depth.

[aloldstuff]

45 years is one heck of an accomplishment. Oh the stories you must have...... You were also able to watch the hobby progress along with the technology. If you dont mind me asking, after 45 years....how many silver coins?? Your oldest?? Thanks for this post and heres hoping for many more years to come.

[Jeff (or)]

hang in there and you will catch me,this is my 50th year,and I to have found a few nice finds over the years,congrats on 45 yr's.

Look out JT, I'm closing in on ya!

[Jeff (or)]

congrats,you sure have enhanced my metal detecting experience all my best JIM

Glad I could help Jim.

[Ill Digger]

Well I can see why you stuck it out !
It's a great hobby!
This'll be #4 for me. And I can't see myself ever walking away from this hobby \ lol
Here's to 45 more!

[Fire Fighter 43]

45 five years is along time congrats on a mile stone. I'm into my 35th year, I started when I was 13.

[Jeff (or)]

Congratulations on the 45th year. May you have many more years of great recoveries and good memories. One question though. Do you still have that first detector? Sure would like to hear a story or two about some fantastic finds you had at an extreme depth.

Yea, I have a few good stories, and have made some very, very nice finds. My first three detectors I started with were a home built unit my dad and I put together from scratch (not a kit). The second detector was a Jetco Treasure Hawk, and the third was a White's Goldmaster 66T. Unfortunately, I do not have any of them anymore.

[jkress]

Glad you made it. I started the hobby in 2009... so I'd really like to say I made it 45 years too.

Care to share what you top 10 finds are? :->

[RaZR]

I'm hoping to beat all of you by figuring out how to mount a metal detector to a Hoveround! Just gotta find someone to do the digging and i should be able to keep going past 100 years old. lol lol

Congrats on 45 years of detecting!!!

[Napa Steve]

Congratulations on year number 45, you have helped alot of detectorist out with your book including my self.