I've been whining lately about my "treasure drought" and wondering when it will get a little relief. Well, today was a good start.
I convinced pal Hal to get out of the swamps and mosquito bogs on Fathers Day and take a little looksie over at a pocket beach nearby. He has been a die-hard relic hunter before meeting me and he looked sideways at the mention of such an idea. He turned to stare out the window, moaned a little and mumbled something about there being 'tooo many people'. Alright, let's face it, he wasn't excited about the idea. I assured him it was still early and there would be no one there. It turned out to be worth it.
I turned up a nice ring, 10K with all the stones in the setting. I expect their CZ's, but what the heck. I can at least say it went over real nice with the wifey. I'm at work right now and cant post the pics. If any one wants to see em, Ill put them up later.
There were some interesting asides with today's detectabout, as well. I was working with a non-typical water detector - my trusty Tesoro Vaquero. Hal had his ACE 250. We hadn't been at the beach five minutes and I had already hit the shallows, scooping coins, while Hal stuck to the dry sand. I had noticed the measured tracks of another detectorist in the sand when we arrived, so I suggested he quit the dry stuff and come get wet. He looked at me like I had a foot growing out of my head. Then I showed him the ring I had just found. I never saw anyone get out of their shoes and socks that fast!
I got home and told Lori the season is oficially IN, so pack the beach-bag and be ready when the weekends come. I'll take care of the beverage cooler, as every man should. If there is water and a beach, we're there from now on. 'Course next time' I'll take my Tiger Shark.
I convinced pal Hal to get out of the swamps and mosquito bogs on Fathers Day and take a little looksie over at a pocket beach nearby. He has been a die-hard relic hunter before meeting me and he looked sideways at the mention of such an idea. He turned to stare out the window, moaned a little and mumbled something about there being 'tooo many people'. Alright, let's face it, he wasn't excited about the idea. I assured him it was still early and there would be no one there. It turned out to be worth it.
I turned up a nice ring, 10K with all the stones in the setting. I expect their CZ's, but what the heck. I can at least say it went over real nice with the wifey. I'm at work right now and cant post the pics. If any one wants to see em, Ill put them up later.
There were some interesting asides with today's detectabout, as well. I was working with a non-typical water detector - my trusty Tesoro Vaquero. Hal had his ACE 250. We hadn't been at the beach five minutes and I had already hit the shallows, scooping coins, while Hal stuck to the dry sand. I had noticed the measured tracks of another detectorist in the sand when we arrived, so I suggested he quit the dry stuff and come get wet. He looked at me like I had a foot growing out of my head. Then I showed him the ring I had just found. I never saw anyone get out of their shoes and socks that fast!
I got home and told Lori the season is oficially IN, so pack the beach-bag and be ready when the weekends come. I'll take care of the beverage cooler, as every man should. If there is water and a beach, we're there from now on. 'Course next time' I'll take my Tiger Shark.