I have been able to get our for a few hunts lately and still in the playground mode..a few things I have learned...sand lots are the best ...wood chips are ok, especially if they are well established..and...pea gravel lots suck...especially the deep ones...lol...here are a few pics of the last couple of hunts..still finding lots of cars and clad..found pinnochio ornament..clearly marked Disney...nice Mercedes...second gold in a 14Kt double heart ring...big honking 925 earing..and other assorted odda and ends...now I have to find the one eared lady lol...HH...Gary