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Good hunting Steve! Glad you are getting back to God's country.

Steve, Another very on point post, clutter cutter you are indeed! Gerry McMullen is a great teacher and his crew are also good instructors. Fun people to boot. I read your lengthy post last night about your curse/gift and was very moved by your candor and humility, I am sure you will make a significant impact upon those folks you come into contact with. You seem to have tapped into the soul of this community and I am a better person for it. Thank you. Jeff

Great job Clark!!

AUgetter, Look up Gerry's Detectors, Boise Id. Gerry provides training at Rye Patch Nv as well as other locations. When I purchased a detector from him years ago I received three days of training at Rye Patch Nv. at no cost. Yes you would benefit greatly from lessons by a highly experienced teacher. Gerry and his guys are highly experienced people! Happy hunting, Jeff

Nice write up, congratulations. El Pasos?

As you highly experienced operators know, the hearing capabilities of different detector operators can vary greatly, I only detected a slight woo weee sound and had to listen several times....... It seems like there should have been much stronger target responses considering the size and depth of the targets. 😉 Cheers, Jeff

Clark, Glad it worked out to your satisfaction, done is done.... Ever onward through the fog! Happy Huntin, Jeff

Steve, Like so many I am very grateful for your site and your knowledge and integrity. You put your heart and soul into this and your passion is obvious. From the peanut gallery I say Kudos and thank you. Keep on doing what you do best. Jeff

Yep, Bag balm, like mineit said. Apply balm, install socks and hand socks as necessary and retire to a peaceful slumber. Wake up refreshed and ready to beep a biggie! Jeff

Great beautiful gifts Norm! Steve does make pretty do dads. Happy New to you and Heather!

Great job getting that lad involved with a wonderful activity!!

Johnno, Interesting idea, create a sacrificial bit to protect the valuable bit...... Kinda like hard facing the wear surfaces on a digging machine. Stay well and Happy Hunting! Jeff

Mitchell, Any of those will be great, you may choose. Thanks for asking. Jeff

Allen, Beauty! Perseverance pays off, good job. Jeff

Norm, Thank you for starting this thread, I am moved by all of comments from the guys Fred had shared a camp, a hunt, or an online communication with. People from Australia, Canada, all over the US and others as well. I know you and Fred were close and the adventure in Cibola last fall is a great memory, Heather and Joni were there as well and it made for a great camp. My son is attending UCSD and last year when I was him visiting him I gave Fred a call and said, "I am in San Diego and would like to visit with you." When he gave me his address I realized his home was about a quarter of a mile up the hill from my son's apartment. So up the hill I went and was warmly welcomed by Fred and Joni. Their home is beautiful and is full of the lovely handcrafted quilts she makes. We had a good visit and the next day I took my son to meet them. Another warm memory I savor is that of a beautiful evening on the same trip to Cibola, I was sitting by a small fire relaxing and enjoying the sound of the birds just to the west on the Colorado River, (There is a waterfowl reserve there.), after a bit Fred came over from his trailer with a bottle of good Tequila and two glasses, "Would you care for a drink?" he asked. Yes indeed, I said and I am happy to recall that evening, we did have a shot or two, Fred took his leave and returned to his wife and wheeled abode. I hit the sack in the back of my truck and all was right with the world. I do miss Fred and my prayers go out to his family. I was fortunate to have known him. Jeff

Wow Clark, Between the Cholla, Yucca, Sneaky Snakes, Alien Jerky and now tiny Scorpions you are living a charmed life..... Please continue to exercise vigilance and caution, and if I may, I also suggest carrying a bottle of Habanero Mango Salsa with you at all times.... It is the perfect compliment to scorpion burgers. Jeff

Gerry provides thorough training and his staff are experienced detectorists. He is an effective communicator and makes understanding your detectors settings much easier than trying to learn it on your own. The knowledge of your detector and confidence you will gain during the three day training will give you a real advantage going forward. I took the training in Rye Patch and went to Ganes Creek with Gerry and both were worth the money. Good luck!

Scoot, Don't pay attention to nay sayers, you are doing a lot right! Nice job on research and determination. Well done and wishing you much success going forward> Jeff

Great shots Norm, Heather.....