First Hole Of '22

[JNimons]

2021 was a horrible year for me. In July my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. she passed away in October. I threw myself into detecting again After barely detecting after Memorial Day, to keep myself sane. My focus was on New Years. New Year...New me crap...lol.

1/1 dawned rainy and warm. Rain stopped pretty early, and I immediately headed put to a local trashy park. 55 degrees and foggy. 20 feet from my truck I get a solid conductive signal out of the iron. First hole of the year, flip the plug and see the silver rim. Really! First hole of the year. Doesn't matter that its a '64 Rosie. Hopefully thats a sign of things to come detecting in '22.

Unfortunately, few days later I tested positive for the 'Rona, and contracted pneumonia, so the rest of January has been a wash. Can't wait to get back out in the woods as soon as some of this white stuff disappears.

Bezeled the Rosie and its hanging on the mirror of my truck as a good luck charm

 

 

[Steve Herschbach]

I’m sorry for the loss and difficulty you have been experiencing, and hope things turn in a more positive direction ASAP. 

[GB_Amateur]

Welcome JN!  Silver always pleases me, even if it's the most beat up Roosie or a tiny piece of jewelry.  I can't begin to relate to the tragedy you've been through losing your wife, but I'm glad to see you still have a positive attitude towards life.  👍  Get well and hit the ground running (well, as soon as it thaws anyway).

[phrunt]

It looks like the tide is turning for you, hopefully things improve from here on.  Congratulations on the find and welcome to the forum.

[Skate]

Very sorry for your loss but this is a great place with really great people so I hope you stick around and continue to share your detecting triumphs. 

God bless you

[Joe D.]

Welcome to the forum John,

   So sorry for the loss of your wife!!😞🙏 And the Covid!! 

   But very happy you found us here! How long have you been swinging a coil, and what detector did you find that lucky Rosie with?

   Hope the detecting luck deals you a Royal Flush this year!👍👍

[JNimons]

14 minutes ago, Joe D. said:

Welcome to the forum John,

   So sorry for the loss of your wife!!😞🙏 And the Covid!! 

   But very happy you found us here! How long have you been swinging a coil, and what detector did you find that lucky Rosie with?

   Hope the detecting luck deals you a Royal Flush this year!👍👍

Joe;

 I was swinging the Equinox 800 with the stock coil that day. I have been detecting since the late 70's, with a 20 year plus hiatus. And, thank you....I can really use a Royal Flush right about now!

[JNimons]

19 minutes ago, Skate said:

Very sorry for your loss but this is a great place with really great people so I hope you stick around and continue to share your detecting triumphs. 

God bless you

Thank you Sir, and God Bless you also!

[JNimons]

35 minutes ago, phrunt said:

It looks like the tide is turning for you, hopefully things improve from here on.  Congratulations on the find and welcome to the forum.

Thank you Sir!

[JNimons]

1 hour ago, GB_Amateur said:

Welcome JN!  Silver always pleases me, even if it's the most beat up Roosie or a tiny piece of jewelry.  I can't begin to relate to the tragedy you've been through losing your wife, but I'm glad to see you still have a positive attitude towards life.  👍  Get well and hit the ground running (well, as soon as it thaws anyway).

Thank you! It was by far the hardest thing I have ever dealt with. Has changed who I am, and made me realize what's important!