Got the itch to go out and do some detecting and play with the E-trac a little. It was already dark, so I figured I'd practice listening for good targets (without the backlight on). Went into my own backyard. Boy is there a lot of trash in my ground!! Really had to go at a turtles pace. My house was built in 1892 and used to be a sorority house for the college. I was out there probably 20 minutes and found three coins, two wheaties 1950 and 1951 and a 1943 Merc. Not bad for 20 min. Here it is Dec. 22 and my ground wasn't hard at all. The plugs I dug literally fell apart the ground was so soft. I'll keep at it till mother nature doesn't allow. Anyways Everyone, Have a Merry Christmas!! , and I'll see you all in Jan. at the meeting.