It Doesn't Have To Get Better Than This!

[mn90403]

I got up early this morning and tried to sneak out to a local beach but I was stopped.  My 2.4 year old son came out and I just couldn't leave.  Most mornings lately we've just headed to the park to feed the squirrels.  He has gotten good at feeding them by hand either a walnut or a peanut.

Today the tides were right and we were 'marine layered in' with a light mist so it was time to drive to Huntington Beach.  That is about a 40 minute drive in light traffic so off we went.

This was my second trip with him to this beach since the lockdown was over.  The first time I found just a few coins but less than $1 in change.  This time we went past the little playground and on to the beach.  I let my son determine the direction.  He headed north.  It was a great day for him because it was a large, flat beach at low tide and he could run.  That he did and I was swinging behind him.  We went up into the dry sand and those were my first targets, just a couple of pieces of foil.  After 45 minutes I had nothing!

We went out on the wet sand and did a little bit of learning of the alphabet.  I got a few letters in and we sang 'ABC' before he was off to the south.

We were going to go in that direction when he saw a little kid in the distance and off he went back toward 'ABC'.  I lagged behind and saw the other little guy was with his parents but about that moment I heard a little signal near the 'ABC' and I dug it.  It was my first wet sand signal.

Meanwhile my son had found a play buddy.

It turned out this little guy was younger but his dad was an older guy like me out with his first and only son.  😀

They both had a good time for 20 minutes or so before the parents had to go.  This picture looks back towards the south and the Huntington Beach Pier and back to 'ABC' where I found the target.

As I got back near the location I found it I put it down on the sand and took these two pictures.

It is just a little cross/crucifix that is 3g and .417/10k.  I didn't find any other wet sand targets.

Sometimes you have to forget all the knowledge and all the clues and just let someone else lead.  It doesn't have to get any better than this.

Mitchel

 

[Skull diver]

2 hours ago, mn90403 said:

 

 

It is just a little cross/crucifix that is 3g and .417/10k.  I didn't find any other wet sand targets.

Mitchel

 

Just?🤔...

Man You're blessed by your son, as You found a nice cross in the middle of nowhere... However go back there soon as you can...That ground won't last for too long!!! I mean no more than 24 hours...Nice particles around the cross...I like the age of the beach!

[2Valen]

Great job on your hunt and taking care of your son at the same time.

Good luck on your next hunt.

[mn90403]

Huntington Beach is like Simon's beach right now.  The targets just 'happen' to be where they are.  There is no real 'run out' as can be and I've seen cuts on this beach that might be 2 feet high.  The last time I was out the conditions were similar and a local came out and he couldn't find a 'patch' either.  

The cross was just an extra.

6 hours ago, Skullgolddiver said:

That ground won't last for too long!!! I mean no more than 24 hours...Nice particles around the cross

You are right about additional objects.  I circled this spot and went slow but it is a pretty light little piece.  I couldn't find any more on that energy line.  If it was a ring or a bit more weight I would expect more.

[Rick N. MI]

Awesome story, photos and find! Does get any better than that.

[Jim in Idaho]

What a great day! Out with your son, and cool find, too. When I was in the Air Force, 50 years ago, I used to go to Huntington to body-surf. Great waves, but you'd slowly get pushed along the beach as you went in and out. Pretty soon it was a LONG walk back to the car. Brings back memories...Thanks!

Jim

[Jim McCulloch]

Way cool Mitchel. Thanks for sharing. HH Jim

[Joe Beechnut OBN]

A great memory for all, and you have pictures to share many years from now..

Also...........Congratulations on the gold, beautiful save!

[strick]

Nice photo journal! those kids look like they could be related...My kids are grown and gone now so I let my dog lead me around and it pays off sometimes...Nice Find!

strick