Hi there, I live in Shelburne Falls (western mass hilltown) and i've started hunting with my old white's detector, which doesn't seem to work as well as it used to when i bought it about 15 years ago. thinking up picking up a garrett. don't have a lot of experience but i get the feeling there are some nice places in the woods around here - old homesteads. i'm planning to hit the library and immerse myself in some 19th century maps, and talk to some of the local seniors, so i'll know where to go when the weather improves. would be happy to have a buddy - especially one with some general detecting experience as i could definitely benefit from a tip or two!