Just Another Day In Paradise:thumbup:

[bdahunter]

I woke up early this morning, grabbed a coffee and went out to the patio to enjoy my java and the view of a perfectly calm ocean. No wind and no waves, just the longtails courting and a small fishing boat headed out to Challenger Bank.

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A perfect day to go treasure hunting at Horseshoe Bay, so I loaded up the jeep and headed down to catch the late morning, low tide. This is what it looked like from the bluff overlooking Horseshoe Bay an hour before low tide.

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Just a light swell and no surf at all, perfect conditions to max out the Whites Dually and listen for whispers. The sand has slowly crept in since the gales of winter died a fortnight ago, so to get the loot it is a matter of max power and max penetration. I had a great hunt, lots of people walking the beach, longtails courting overhead and 3 nice gold rings in the scoop at the end of 3 hours.

From left to right: 14k band, 10k opal ring, 10k ring with a bit of sparkle

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In conditions like this you have to really slow things down and focus on the prime loot areas. A bit of junk, a few bucks in clad and 3 Gold - I'll call it a Bermudaful Day.

Cheers All,

BDA

 

[briley59]

Absolutely

 

[bdahunter]

Even the end of the day was perfect.

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[Goldak]

Great Day! All gold is nice but that 14K band is awesome! Congrats! HH!

 

[bdahunter]

I have to admit that I'm not a fan of 10k gold but what can you do, at least it's better than pull tabs.

 

[briley59]

I have to admit that I'm not a fan of 10k gold but what can you do, at least it's better than pull tabs.

If you are where I am anything looks good not a cap or pull tab. Paradise was exactly that today. Good luck tomorrow. It was windy as heck and nasty here today and hopefully will make some cuts to find tomorrow.

 

[scott.f]

Great hunt BDA, you sure are in paradise.

 

[ratpack]

All I can say for the time you have left there and the time before, you are one lucky man. I wish you many many many more days like today God bless
Billy,

 

[Bobbie]

CT has muck, rocks, pull tabs and junk.

 

[Micheal_R]

n/t

 

[harvdog42]

That's great lookin' stuff BDA. It looks like you have the dream job. No boss, flexible hours, doing what you like and making good money. I'm jealous.

Harvdog

 

[Gulf Hunter]

n/t

 

[dave wilcox]

Fabulous scenery and 3 nice bits of yella stuff. What more could you ask for Paradise indeed

A jealous limey from over the pond

 

[Mat in MA]

n/t

 

[BEACH HUNTER]

Last summer was my worst in years!! but then came fall and Davey Jones dumped out the locker for me!! I hope to see you soon Eric!! May take my daughter on her first cruise this year.

 

[Cupajo]

Is it possible you are creating some kinda vacuum in Bermuda that's suckin all the gold outta New England waters?

Yer doin good Matey,

CJ

 

[bdahunter]

Is it possible you are creating some kinda vacuum in Bermuda that's suckin all the gold outta New England waters?

Yer doin good Matey,

CJ

Well I do live in the northern tip of the Bermuda Triangle, so you never know. To be fair, last year was heavily sanded in at Horseshoe Bay which is one of the most popular beaches in Bermuda. A lot of loot had a chance to collect over that year of heavy sand and I barely hunted last year so this year I am making withdrawls from last year's deposits. How much longer the loot holds out is anybody's guess but I hope it is a good tourist season this year so the vault can be replenished.

 

[BARKER]

Hi bda; That is awesome.!!!!!!! Not only do you find gold but you get to see Gods golden gifts to man as well. Incredible.!!!!!! PEACE:RONB

 

[BARKER]

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