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  1. I have a nice 8x9 four pin which needs to go. Also a broken Bandido with the polo coil
  2. it's not only coins which are going away. In Norway last summer for two months. No mini bank or cash machine at the airport in Oslo. finally got a few hundred kroner from a cash machine. In two months I think I saw someone pay cash perhaps a half-dozen times. Cam home with my kroner! Not even credit cards mostly just phones. parking lot? pull in, pull up the app, it bills you when you drive out. Public transport..load your phone with credits and wave it when you get on the bus or train. Money is disappearing in most of the western world, the US still has a lot of cash changing hands, but very few coins except nickels dimes and pennies in change which end up in a jar at home.
  3. Rumheilagr“ Old Norse word for the period from the 3rd day of Yule (old Germanic mid winter holy time - borrowed by Christians to celebrate the birth of Christ) until “the 13th day” or January 6 - the feast of the Wise Men (now - for the old Norse, the 6th was the first day of the new year. It was a time of feasting, entertainmnet and thanksgiving. So now, I find it to be a time to think of other, sometimes older traditions such as yule - the germano/scandinavian midwinter festival. The tradition of eating, drinking with no holding back, trusting that the gods - so honored - will grant a prosperous new year - with new flocks and crops - to replace that which had been consumed - and more - This spirit lives on in Norwegian culture. Here's my favorite Yule story - it takes place in Brattalid in West Greenland - the setllement of Erik the Red, father of Leif Eriksson - in 1005 AD. Here is the translation from Erik the Red's Saga . This is history. This really happened, it's not from a fairy tale or a dumb miniseries about Viings. ------------------------ There was a man named Thorfinn Karlsefni, son of Thord Horsehead, who dwelt in the north (of Iceland), at Reynines in Skagafjordr, as it is now called. Karlsefni was a man of good family, and very rich. His mother's name was Thorun. He engaged in trading journeys, and seemed a goodly, bold, and gallant traveller. One summer Karlsefni prepared his ship, intending to go to Greenland. Snorri, Thorbrand's son, from Alptafjordr, resolved to travel with him, and there were thirty men in the company. There was a man named Bjarni, Grimolf's son, a man of Breidafjordr (Broadfirth); another called Thorhall, son of Gamli, a man from the east of Iceland. They prepared their ship the very same summer as Karlsefni, with intent also to go to Greenland. They had in the ship forty men. The two ships launched out into the open sea as soon as they were ready. It is not recorded how long a voyage they had. But, after this, I have to tell you that both these ships came to Eiriksfjordr about autumn. Eirik rode down to the ships with other men of the land, and a market-fair was promptly instituted. The captains invited Gudrid to take such of the merchandise as she wished, and Eirik displayed on his part much magnificence in return, inasmuch as he invited both these ships' companies home with him to pass the winter in Brattahlid. The merchants accepted the invitation, and went home with Eirik. Afterwards their merchandise was removed to Brattahlid, where a good and large outhouse was not lacking in which to store the goods. The merchants were well pleased to stay with Eirik during the winter. When now Yule was drawing nigh, Eirik began to look more gloomy than he was wont to be. Presently Karlsefni entered into conversation with him, and said, "Art thou in trouble, Eirik? it appears to me that thou art somewhat more taciturn than thou hast been; still thou helpest us with much liberality, and we are bound to reward thee according as we have means thereto. Say now what causes thy cheerlessness." Eirik answered, "You receive hospitality well, and like worthy men. Now, I have no mind that our intercourse together should be expensive to you; but so it is, that it will seem to me an ill thing if it is heard that you never spent a worse Yule than this, just now beginning, when Eirik the Red entertained you at Brattahlid, in Greenland." Karlsefni answered, "It must not come to such a pass; we have in our ships malt, meal, and corn, and you have right and title to take therefrom whatever you wish, and to make your entertainment such as consorts with your munificence." And Eirik accepted the offer. Then was preparation made for the Yule-feast, and so magnificent was it that the men thought they had scarcely ever seen so grand a feast. And after Yule, Karlsefni broached to Eirik the subject of a marriage with Gudrid, which he thought might be under Eirik's control, and the woman appeared to him to be both beautiful and of excellent understanding. Eirik answered and said, that for his part he would willingly undertake his suit, and said, moreover, that she was worthy of a good match. It is also likely, he thought, that she will be following out her destiny, should she be given to him; and, moreover, the report which comes to me of him is good. The proposals were now laid before her, and she allowed the marriage with her to be arranged which Eirik wished to promote. However, I will not now speak at length how this marriage took place; the Yule festival was prolonged and made into a marriage-feast. Great joy was there in Brattahlid during the winter. Much playing at backgammon and telling of stories went on, and many things were done that ministered to the comfort of the household. Merry Christmas "og god jul" to all and may we all be as lucky as Karlsefni was that Yule in Norse Greenland.
  4. it's gone, but you can still see it courtesy of the "Wayback Machine" https://web.archive.org/web/20220124194914/https://www.ahrps.org/forums/index.php
  5. Got rid of my storage unit, Selling off all but a key few detectors Photos and details on request, sold units will be deleted. lytle78@yahoo.com Treasure Baron GoldTrax - like new - only one in the world like it? $420 GoldTrax used with field usage wear $300 8” donut coil for Gold Baron $85 Lot of Treasure Baron info - PDF package $10 14” elliptical coil DFX/MXT $75 Vista Gold Gain - like new $450 6” coil for VGG $85 Whites IDX w.Mr. Bill GB mod 10.5” coil $225 Whites 8” Blue Max $50 Whites 6” Blue max $50 Teknetics Mark 1 factory hip/chest mount - good condition, works fine $300 Bandido uMax, no audio?? 8” coil complete parts only $50 Lobo Super Trac - 10” elliptical coil - well used - homemade battery door $250 Sovereign Xa with custom Whites rod and meter 10” coil - done by Keith Southern $350 SEL 13” coil for Sovereign $125 Tek Omega v. 4 $300 Ultimate 13’ for Tek $125 Bigfoot for DFX - excellent $400 Bigfoot for pre DFX machines well worn, works fine - $200 GB2 perfect like new Los Banos with 10” and 6” coils - all perfect $500
  6. Been away from all this for a while...many reasons, happily none involving dreaded diseases, accidents or upsets to our "domestic arrangements". The following is presented for your amusement. Looking at the state of the metal detector marketplace right now and it seems to be suffering from a pretty severe case of "Disruption". This is a theory set forth by a very smart guy at MIT, Clayton Christensen a while back. I am getting pretty involved with learning about AI and I use a handy AI Chatbot called You.com. here's what it says about Disruption...If this isn't interesting, no problem, but have a quick thought about Minelab's recent pricing and model introductions, Nokta/Makro's products and prices, Whites and Tesoro's disappearance and First Texas' fire sale on what sits in their very large warehouse. Clayton Christensen's theory of disruption, also known as disruptive innovation theory, is a concept that explains how new technologies, products, or services can disrupt existing markets and industries. Here are some key points about Clayton Christensen's theory of disruption: 1. **Definition of Disruption**: According to Christensen, disruption occurs when a new entrant successfully introduces a product or service that initially serves a niche market or a lower-end segment of the market. Over time, the disruptive innovation improves and gains market share, eventually displacing established companies and transforming the industry. 2. **Differentiating Disruption from Sustaining Innovation**: Christensen differentiates between disruptive innovation and sustaining innovation. Sustaining innovation refers to incremental improvements made by established companies to enhance their existing products or services. Disruptive innovation, on the other hand, introduces a fundamentally different approach or technology that creates new market opportunities. 3. **Two Types of Disruption**: Christensen's theory recognizes two types of disruption: low-end disruption and new-market disruption. Low-end disruption occurs when a new entrant targets customers who are underserved by existing products or services, typically offering a simpler, more affordable alternative. New-market disruption occurs when a new entrant creates a market where none existed before, often by targeting non-consumers or addressing unmet needs. 4. **Incumbent Challenges**: Incumbent companies often struggle to respond to disruptive innovations due to various reasons, such as their focus on serving existing customers and their reluctance to cannibalize their own products or services. This creates opportunities for new entrants to gain a foothold and disrupt the market. 5. **Application of Disruption Theory**: Disruption theory has been applied to various industries, including technology, healthcare, education, and more. It helps explain why established companies sometimes fail to adapt to new technologies and why new entrants can disrupt established markets.
  7. I have a big Foot for my MXT. Everybody knows that the Big Foot is only good for a few inches, guess they never tried it on an MXT. Silly depth. I was planning to sell the Bigfoot, but now the Arrow has spoiled the premium market...but now I don't care, with the MXT it is amazing.
  8. Leaving Thursday for two months to Norway. Taking a Time Ranger Pro and an Omega, sharing coils between them including an Ultimate 13". Starting in the high North and then ending up on the South around Oslo. Plan to re-visit some urban parks dating to the 19th century which I hunted with a Whites 4900 and a Tesoro Golden Saber in the 80's. Also whatever fields I can get on to and some documented abandoned farms from the Black Death. I don't expect wonders, and anything earlier than about 1650 is National Treasure - requiring reporting and handing in, and I have no intentions of robbing folks of their heritage. North Norway is especially interesting since pre Viking Iron Age and Viking age settlement there is not well documented by finds. Given my usual luck, I expect no amazing finds, but then...maybe.
  9. Wonders of AI...notice how it mentions NOTHING about actual alluvial gold.. so, I tried again... that's very interesting, but that seems to be "lode" gold, gold in rock. I am asking about alluvial gold...free gold deposited by action of water or ice I apologize for the confusion. Yes, the recent gold finds in Greenland are lode gold, not alluvial gold. Alluvial gold is much rarer than lode gold, and it is also much more difficult to find. Alluvial gold is typically found in stream beds and river beds, where it has been deposited by the action of water or ice. It is also sometimes found in beaches and other areas where there has been a lot of erosion. There have been a few reports of alluvial gold finds in Greenland in the past, but none of these finds have been large enough to be commercially viable. However, there is still potential for finding alluvial gold in Greenland, and several companies are currently exploring the possibility of doing so. Here are some of the areas in Greenland that are considered to be prospective for alluvial gold: The Nanortalik gold belt The Isortoq gold belt The Kangerlussuaq gold belt The Julianehåb gold belt The Upernavik gold belt These areas are all located in the southwestern part of Greenland, which is the region where most of the gold exploration activity has been taking place. However, it is important to note that alluvial gold can be found anywhere in Greenland, so it is possible that new discoveries could be made in other parts of the country. If you are interested in prospecting for alluvial gold in Greenland, you should be aware that it is a very challenging activity. The weather can be very harsh, and the terrain can be very rugged. You will also need to be very experienced in prospecting techniques. If you are not experienced, it is best to hire a guide or join a prospecting group. Google it
  10. Notwithstanding Steve's having told me years ago that alluvial gold in Greenland is probably scarce due to glacial activity...I keep look around to find encouragement. Google's new Bard, AI assisted search engine is fun to play with, so I had some fun just now. So I asked.. is there any notice in the last 3 years of finds of alluvial gold in greenland Yes, there have been a few reports of alluvial gold finds in Greenland in the last 3 years. In 2020, a team of prospectors from Canada discovered a large deposit of gold in the Kangerlussuaq region. The deposit is estimated to contain over 100,000 ounces of gold, and it is the largest gold find in Greenland in over 50 years. In 2021, another team of prospectors discovered a smaller deposit of gold in the Isortoq region. This deposit is estimated to contain over 10,000 ounces of gold. These discoveries have renewed interest in gold mining in Greenland, and several companies are now exploring the possibility of developing these deposits. Here are some of the details of the recent gold finds in Greenland: 2020: A team of prospectors from Canada discovered a large deposit of gold in the Kangerlussuaq region. The deposit is estimated to contain over 100,000 ounces of gold, and it is the largest gold find in Greenland in over 50 years. The discovery was made by a team of prospectors from the company True North Gems. The team was using a helicopter to explore the Kangerlussuaq region when they spotted a large area of bedrock that was exposed by erosion. The team landed and collected samples from the bedrock, which were later assayed and found to contain high levels of gold. 2021: Another team of prospectors discovered a smaller deposit of gold in the Isortoq region. This deposit is estimated to contain over 10,000 ounces of gold. The discovery was made by a team of prospectors from the company Veritas Gold. The team was using a ground-based exploration method called induced polarization (IP) to search for gold when they identified a strong IP anomaly in the Isortoq region. The team then drilled a series of test holes, which confirmed the presence of gold in the area. These discoveries have renewed interest in gold mining in Greenland. Several companies are now exploring the possibility of developing these deposits. However, it is important to note that these discoveries are still in the early stages, and it is not yet clear if they will be commercially viable.
  11. If the cover is missing or the plugs which fasten it are missing or broken, you can make a simple panel with appropriate holes to line ump with the holes on the case. Then you can get some of these - Amazon has them. I also have them because I needed two of them and they come in a bag of 20!
  12. Problem solved. make a simple panel to cover the opening, drill holes to match the holes in the case, insert 2 of these.
  13. It lost its battery door somewhere on the way. I will send a silver dollar to anyone who can supply me with one. I suspect all the large plastic box underarm Tesoro's used the same box and battery door. Thanks, it looks so silly with scotch tape over the opening.
  14. We are off to Norway in July for two months. I will have a couple of (I hope) well chosen detectors for the usual run of field, meadow, park stuff. One thing though. there are things older and deeper than my VLF's will find. I detected in Norway a lot in the 90's and found nice stuff, but I didn't have anything which could go to depth on any metal targets which existed. One interesting thing (sadly) in Norway's history is that th eBlack death hit Norway very hard. about 65% of the population died. Unlike more settled village and town settlement patterns in Europe which helps recovery, the Norwegian population was largely rural on individual farm sites. the place names all over Norway are sprinkled with places, now often in the forest - Called ødegård - old abandoned farm. Having a detector which could double VLF depth in all metal could be a really interesting exploratory tool. Mind you, any objects dating from the mid 1600's are National treasure, but I am not looking to supplement my vacation budget and I would fully comply with the rules about that. I am thinking a ML PI with a more modern battery arrangement which I could manage to legally get on the plane. I don't care about small gold - there isn't any - Would an SD be fine, or is there a reason to go to the GP or GPX range. light is better and old lead acid or other bulky batteries are not good for air transport or my old bones. Your thoughts.
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