Popular Post Erik Oostra Posted January 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2022 Making the most of the very low tides we've been having, I had a looksee at the back of the stinger nets at Horseshoe Bay.. These nets usually float about 2 meters above the seabed but yesterday I could walk around the back of them.. I found 6 rings, amongst them was an 18ct gold/palladium wedding ring.. Finding the ring made me remember a Facebook message I received from a gentleman called Lachlan, who had seen a post on the Facebook page of my local metal detecting club in Townsville.. He first contacted me on 27/09/2021.. About three months ago! Anyway, here's his response to finding his wife's ring! (I left out a message which gave his address).. Lachlan Hi, someone sent me a screenshot of your post regarding Sunday markets, are you still on the island? I lost my wedding ring on the beach or in the water. G'day Lachlan.. yesterday I found a gold wedding ring at the back of the stinger net at Horseshoe.. did yours have an inscription of any kind? Lachlan It said You're my treasure. that's the one! Lachlan Holy fuck Lachlan When can i get it mate? are you on the island? Lachlan No, unfortunately I'm in Townsville Lachlan Mate you've just made my whole week I can send it to you.. be cheaper than catching a ferry.. Lachlan I like that idea. I like the idea of addressing it to my wife even better good move! Lachlan I'll be on the Island in a couple of weeks, I'd like to buy you a carton or something I'll send it on Monday.. glad you got the ring back.. a carton would be great! Lachlan What do you drink mate? Great Northern.. Lachlan Sounds good. You're a legend mate! This is a picture of the ring taken by the world famous ring-designer dude who creates them.. 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Fantastic news to the people who lost it, and I hope they remember you and your hard work. Good luck and good hunting. I think I would have said a carton of pickup trucks, but settle for the beer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Oostra Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 This is not the first time I've received requests from the public to help them find wedding rings.. most get in touch via facebook messenger after seeing my posts in the Townsville Metal Detecting Group facebook page.. This is the first time I've managed to recover a wedding ring for someone who asked for help.. In response to this huge public demand I've just launched my own page on Facebook as a local service to recover lost rings and jewellery.. Fame and fortune await! ? https://www.facebook.com/Magnetic-Island-Ring-and-Jewellery-Recovery-104572658783572/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Erik Oostra said: This is the first time I've managed to recover something.. I wish you luck on finding more to be returned to the rightful owners so that they can smile again. I know what it meant to lose something that was lost, and then my grandfather found it a few weeks later. I was filled with happiness that I can't describe and now it is safely stored away until I want to wear it again. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogodog Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 That's a great story Eric, Feels good to return things to people when they thought all hope was lost. The detecting gods will always throw good karma your way. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Well done ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Oostra Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 I've only just worked out how to take close-ups with a phone camera, hold a magnifying glass over the camera lens.. duh! I'm sorry about all my previous out of focus pictures.. it won't happen again.. ? Here's a close-up of the inscription on the wedding ring.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Kudos to you Eric!! ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudamark Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 You might also look into joining The Ring Finders .com. It's worldwide and might generate more requests for your service. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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