Grandson's 1st Silver

[utmike]

We had the grandkids for a sleep-over on Easter Sunday. On Monday, my wife had plans to take them skating as they are out of school for the week. Seizing the opportunity, I decided to do a little park hunting. My grandson came up to me and asked "Papa, can I go metal detecting with you instead?" He didn't have to ask twice! I keep a Garrett Ace 250 around that loan out for lost skis that I set up for him. ( I work in a ski town). After a little instruction we hit a local park and hunted the wood chips around the trees surrounding an older Pavillion. He got the hang of it an was soon popping zinkers and pull tabs. Towards the end, my buddy dug a 52-D Rosey. Finding a silver was a pretty big deal for him and I think we now have another detectorist in the family!

 

[JimmyCT]

A big congratulations to your grandson!! He’s hooked for life

 

[jim tn]

Good tale and congratulations to your grandson. Yeah, you probably ruined him for life. HH jim tn

 

[Mark kus]

Nice my Grandson calls me Papa also but he's only 2
Mark

 

[floodplaindetector]

Very nice Mike. A great hobby to get him into.
I always tell my wife I never guarantee old finds at every site but I can guarantee you I will always find alot of exercise which is just as important
Dave

 

[fwcrawford]

Great find your grandson made!!!!
I bet I know what he’ll have on his Birthday or a Christmas list…

 

[laplander]

Great way to spend Easter with a grandson.
HH Jeff

 

[Ronstar]

Bet he wants the Binford 2000 super detector now!!!

 

[utmike]

Bet he wants the Binford 2000 super detector now!!!

That's awesome Ronstar! Did you just reveal your secret identity as Wilson, the guy behind the fence? I bet a lot of people don't remember Binford tools.

 

[Blind Squirrel]

We had the grandkids for a sleep-over on Easter Sunday. On Monday, my wife had plans to take them skating as they are out of school for the week. Seizing the opportunity, I decided to do a little park hunting. My grandson came up to me and asked "Papa, can I go metal detecting with you instead?" He didn't have to ask twice! I keep a Garrett Ace 250 around that loan out for lost skis that I set up for him. ( I work in a ski town). After a little instruction we hit a local park and hunted the wood chips around the trees surrounding an older Pavillion. He got the hang of it an was soon popping zinkers and pull tabs. Towards the end, my buddy dug a 52-D Rosey. Finding a silver was a pretty big deal for him and I think we now have another detectorist in the family!

Utmike--
Congratulations to your Grandson on his first silver coin find! The first of anything is always a big deal. I hope that he saves it and adds to it while hunting with you. Best of luck (to both of you) and...
Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel

 

[hawgdawg]

That's awesome Ronstar! Did you just reveal your secret identity as Wilson, the guy behind the fence? I bet a lot of people don't remember Binford tools.

Binford Tools is a a highly welcomed thing around my home .

 

[Odanscoils]

Awesome first time find.
Best time in the world being with the grandkids.
And an enthusiastic hunting buddy to boot.

 

[sddavid]

Great memories for sure!