Popular Post Compass Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2023 In all my time metal detecting I've never found so many nice things to start off a year. Starting New Years Day and ending with yesterday's hunt (8 hunts) I found 10 pieces of gold jewelry, over 20 pieces of silver and probably around one thousand coins. Of course, this was all made possible by the storm-driven surf that has been pounding the California coast this year and eroding select beaches. Yesterday I came back down to earth with no gold or silver. To add insult to injury, my TDI Beach Hunter's shaft snapped into 2 pieces and I noticed a considerable amount of condensation on the inside of the clear plastic control housing. Fortunately, one of my detecting friends, KOB, had parts and tools in his vehicle and I was able to continue with the hunt. The TDIBH condensation issue was a surprise to me but, apparently, well-documented on this forum and others. I've since read that a small amount of condensation was "normal" but this certainly doesn't inspire confidence. 30 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryC/Oregon Coast Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I like backaches like this!!!!! GaryC/Oregon Coast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abenson Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Wow nice haul! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 awesome finds! Hope you get the detector all fixed up and get out and find a pile more! That gold cross and chain look fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 That sure is a fine start to a new year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim tn Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Wow. Nice way to start off the year, for sure! HH jim tn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Wow that's a lot of digging Compass! You got some really cool rings there, and so many coins! 👍 Great job. Hope your luck continues. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 hours ago, GaryC/Oregon Coast said: I like backaches like this!!!!! GaryC/Oregon Coast Backaches, leg cramps, elbow pain, sore hands and stiff knees but when I saw the gold it was all worth it! 🙂 3 hours ago, abenson said: Wow nice haul! Thanks Abenson, I usually have the Holiday decorations taken down by now but the beach was calling. 3 hours ago, matt said: awesome finds! Hope you get the detector all fixed up and get out and find a pile more! That gold cross and chain look fantastic. Thanks Matt, Yes, and seeing it emerge from the wet sand was an unforgettable experience. 1 hour ago, JCR said: That sure is a fine start to a new year. I agree JCR, At this pace I should have over 300 gold pieces by year's end! 😅 8 minutes ago, jim tn said: Wow. Nice way to start off the year, for sure! HH jim tn Thanks Jim, Some wonderful surprise finds for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, F350Platinum said: Wow that's a lot of digging Compass! You got some really cool rings there, and so many coins! 👍 Great job. Hope your luck continues. Thanks F350, Yes, lots of digging and not shown are the lead sinkers, trash and zinc pennies. And people wonder why we need such good quality scoops! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Great finds, amazing, just every once in a while I wish there was 39 million people in Tasmania instead of 450,000 ! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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