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Jim Hemmingway

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Jim Hemmingway last won the day on July 18 2016

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    Fish & Wildlife Biologist (Retired), Prospecting, Mineralogy, Music, Reading, Fly Fishing, Camping.

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  1. Fully agree with you Simon, I have always appreciated Garrett's videos and sales literature for many years. I find the videos informative and easy to understand. Technically, of course, you are correct insofar as not too many years ago this new unit's capabilities would have been available only in a "top of the line" unit. In fact, I rather like the notion of purchasing one for each of my grandsons to beachcomb our innumerable freshwater public beaches, lots of fun when on vacation. You never know just what you'll find. Thanks for posting the video......................... Jim.
  2. Thanks Simon for remembering my posting issues. Currently I'm using my wife's tablet, it works fine but I wish my aging computer would work properly. No doubt I would more actively participate here if it were possible to type on a keyboard instead of one letter at a time using my index finger. My computer allows me to do a basic "like" but that's it. I cannot do a message. I cannot even open TreasureNet. Currently using Chrome. The easy solution is to replace it, but I do enjoy using it for music, photography, and extensive writing about a wonderful hobby that has provided me with a lifetime of memorable adventures and numerous friendships / acquaintances. I'd dislike to abandon the old thing... reminds me of the wife, but the old girl is a bit more reliable. 🙂 Jim.
  3. I think you are doing well F350. Yes, we experience both productive and not-so-productive field excursions, but nonetheless, I feel that your persistence, enterprise, and effort in the field will pay dividends over the long haul. All the very best next time out. 🙂 Jim.
  4. Nice relics and older coins F350!!! That is a very good afternoon's hunt, and silver....especially old silver dating back to a time when Daniel Boone was settling in Kentucky... is always welcome. This made a very interesting read and your photos are excellent. 🙂 Thank you... Jim.
  5. Thanks for posting the tailgate conversation Simon, thoroughly enjoyed it. I felt very comfortable with how it was presented, and listening to sensible, experienced comments. 🙂 Perhaps periodic tailgate discussions about a variety of detector-prospector topics might serve as a beneficial format for future presentations. It might prove very popular with both newcomers and experienced hobbyists. PS: Finally able to post again Simon. Thanks for your much earlier message... doing just fine. Jim.
  6. Nice description and photo about your most recent outing Jeff. Of course, you are familiar with an old saying that I view as an axiom......."when wheaties are here, silver is near". And it held true in this instance. 🙂 Congratulations on some quality recoveries!!! Jim.
  7. We'll done Jeff, especially at this time of the year!!!🙂 Kudos to you for those dandy recoveries while enduring the north winds. All the best.............Jim.
  8. I'm with Simon... that is a real handful of handsome gold!!! Looks to have been a wonderful and highly successful adventure to a ruggedly scenic area. We always thoroughly enjoy your presentations Peg, and the photos are outstanding. Thank you for sharing your trip with us. ☺️ Jim.
  9. Hi dogodog… an interesting topic, with some unusual recoveries described below. For several decades now, our autumns have been occupied with prospecting for native silver and other commonplace minerals throughout northeastern Ontario. A few years ago, I found a specimen grade 101-lb native silver-calcite ore while metal detecting with a Fisher F75 metal detector equipped with a standard 11-inch DD coil. I almost ignored the shallow, blaring signal, initially thinking it would probably be shallow rusted ferrous sheeting or a very large pipe or implement. However the target ID and fastgrab readouts did not indicate ferrous material, so the signal was dug. The result provided me a few exciting moments as can be imagined. I was never so pleased when finally I got it out of the bush and into my truck. I don’t have a decent photo of it, mainly because it is about two feet in length, and nearly impossible to get close enough to properly identify what is silver and what is calcite. But I’ll post what I have, and include a “group” photo that includes a few other larger finds, plus a close-up shot depicted further below that allows the reader to see the silver in good detail. The ‘close-up’ photo below provides a better look at the silver by using my older camera’s optical zoom feature. The rock is inundated with thick coarse silver that protrudes from about an inch on down to the tiniest veinlets and horns. The vein material travels completely through and around the rock. Other than one narrow section on the reverse side, there is nowhere to place your finger without it resting on silver. Checking it with a multimeter, there are no pair of silver contacts on this rock that are not electrically connected. Thanks again for an interesting topic…. Jim.
  10. Excellent results Norm, congratulations are certainly in order!!! Many coin hunters consider it an axiom that when wheaties are here then silver is near. Good luck with any further detecting excursions to that site....... Jim.
  11. Beautiful silver finds Againstmywill!!! The ring is rather ornate and obviously in very good condition too, but the first item tugged at my heartstrings because it reminds me of a song we once sang to our children when they were infants as we danced with them around the dining room... ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM we're going to the moon, If you want to make this trip... Climb aboard my rocket ship, ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM we're going to the moon!!! Thanks for sharing with us............ Jim.
  12. HO ! HO ! HO ! In keeping with the holiday spirit, a very Merry Christmas to you, and all the very best in the forthcoming New Year!!! Thanks for the tremendous amount of effort that comprises your contributions to this forum and elsewhere. ☺️ Jim.
  13. Hi Norm… very attractive “character” nuggets, excellent recoveries. In his above post, Simon notes that an earlier detectorist certainly missed an opportunity. Fortunately your more thorough fieldcraft techniques did not allow that same opportunity to slip away. Thanks for the reminder to recheck our coil coverage, and always to scan around the rims of holes and adjacent areas as well. It pays to be thorough in all aspects of our fieldwork, to carefully examine all abandoned digsite areas, and identify all target signals. Congratulations Norm and thank you for sharing your adventure with us. I think that instructive, well-illustrated forum posts are a key element to attracting newcomers to the hobby, so kudos to you, and WTG!!! Jim.
  14. Hi Bear... thanks for dropping by with your comments, most kind of you to do so!!! I wish that I could provide a placer silver photo, but unfortunately in this area our metalliferous silver recoveries are in the form of float silver or hardrock native silver. As a substitution, below is a photo of a rather plain silver nugget. It's not ideal of course, but it is about as close as I can provide at the moment. Hopefully you might be able to find some in your area that would undoubtedly interest many readers. All the very best, and good hunting!!! Jim.
  15. Hi Glenn... thanks for your comments, its nice to have this opportunity to speak with you!!! Taking your last question first Glenn, yes this area produces fine examples of wire silver. I might add that wire silver is often in close association with acanthite. I have not enjoyed much luck with finding it in any appreciable size, but have seen many examples from friends in the area, such as the one below compliments of Dr. Jim Eckert. Below are some examples of dendritic silver, including an enlargement of the dendritic silver example portrayed in the article's multi-photo because it illustrates dendritic structure quite well. The others serve as additional examples, the outstanding "fern" silver slab is from the personal collection of Dr. Jim Eckert with thanks....................... Jim.
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