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Hi all! :waving: I had a chance to play in the dirt last Friday for about an hour. While I didn't net nearly the number of bottle caps (I'm learning I don't like things that 'growl' at me, LOL) I did find a pretty cool little brooch pin. Nothing special, but it beats the heck out of bottle...

Well, I was able to poke about again Friday after work. This time at a state roadside park that doesn't see quite the traffic it did before the highway was realigned in the '70s. Just the same, I did get a couple hours in, enough to add to my wonderful collection of bottle caps. Aren't you...

It seems my new Friday-after-work-get-away-from-the-bozos schedule is to play in the dirt! :happydance01: This evening I went to a site I have been curious about for some time, and had a local fellow draw me a map. Then the land owner said go for it... thumbsup01 It's an old picnic site that...

Hello all! :waving: I was out this afternoon at a private site, and dug this oddity. It's heavy like lead, but I'm pretty sure it's an alloy because it 'marks' more like a newer wheel weight. Obviously too soft to be a form or a bearing of any kind... It was about three inches down, in a...

I had two (yes, count them TWO!) opportunities to go play in the dirt this weekend! :happy: (I REALLY should have taken this up a long time ago...) Friday afternoon I went for a drive in the woods nearby just to get out of town and clear my mind. I happened upon this little 'line shack' that I...

Well, nothing too impressive, but I certainly learned quite a lot today: 1. The ground is HARD when it's this dry! :yes: 2. Pay attention to the strangulation factor with a long headphone cord. A number 11 boot firmly planted on your own cord as you stand equals, well, you get the picture...

Well, I've finally acquired my first detector, a Garrett Ace 350. :detecting: Under the solid-tutorage of my mentor, I've been working to learn what all the beeps, whirs, fuzzy do-ma-bobs and squeals mean that this critter utters. It's been both fun and frustrating. But I love a good...

OK, OK, so I don't have the grand find of the century, but NOW the bug really has it's hold! :twirlingeyes: Today I took a little break at lunch just to 'look' at a site differently than before. After all, I haven't yet purchased a detector, as I have been panhandling for used soda cans to...

Hey there all you experienced diggers... |:confused:) I'm curious if anyone has used / is using the X-Terra 305? It appears that for the kind of detecting I'm most interested in (relics and coins) this is may be just a whisker above 'entry level', but could support upgrading to a 10 DD coil...

I'm new to this 'sport', and wonder if there are any other folks in South Central Oregon that would be willing to 'take me under their wing' when my number one teacher isn't available? :detecting: Right now I'm most interested in some relic hunting, but am told that may all change with my first...

Hello American Detectorist! I've been an avid side-liner for many years, and finally am ready to dive into this dirty little hobby. No, let me rephrase that. I'm ready to soil myself in the name of discovery! No, that doesn't work either... Anyway, I am here to learn from each of you what I...