Thank you for commenting.Bully1970 wrote:Not read the whole thread but keeping very much enjoying since i joined a few weeks ago :-)
I hope you will carry on following my adventures. I'm off out again on Sunday. Who knows what may turn up? 
Digger Diary: Hope in the Hills, Chapter 5, I Missed a Hammy! Day 85 (see last post)
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I hope you will carry on following my adventures. I'm off out again on Sunday. Who knows what may turn up? Derbyshire based concealed junk removal operative.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
Trev, I really enjoy your post's and your a dammed fine wordsmith too.
A great read as always.... keep plugging away as that gold coin is just sat there waiting for you somewhere.
TinTin
A great read as always.... keep plugging away as that gold coin is just sat there waiting for you somewhere.
TinTin
Don’t annoy me, I’m a detectorist......and I know places where they’ll never find your body.
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Thanks for commenting TinTinTinTin wrote:Trev, I really enjoy your post's and your a dammed fine wordsmith too.
A great read as always.... keep plugging away as that gold coin is just sat there waiting for you somewhere.
TinTin
I studied creative writing as part of my English Literature degree. Which means I can attempt to dress up a load of worthless, tetanus endangering junk in a more eloquent fashion
I just love writing and this blog is my way of expressing myself. If that makes sense.
Derbyshire based concealed junk removal operative.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
Well trev what another great read I take my hat off too you all them modern coins would have drove me mad but will look forward to detecting there when you've cleared it out for me lol.looking forward to Sunday back in the sticks which is full off history cheers ironman
2018
Roman finds x43
Silver x5
Roman silver x6
Hammered. X7
Gold x1
2019
Roman coins x7
Silver x1
Hammered x9
Gold
Bronze axe x1
2020
Silver x1
Hammered x10
Romans x8
Gold quarter guinea 1762
full Gold stater x2
Roman finds x43
Silver x5
Roman silver x6
Hammered. X7
Gold x1
2019
Roman coins x7
Silver x1
Hammered x9
Gold
Bronze axe x1
2020
Silver x1
Hammered x10
Romans x8
Gold quarter guinea 1762
full Gold stater x2
Loving the thread, although as a newbie my 'average finds' would be above the iron nails and ring pulls and 'good finds' would be above everything else.
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Well done!! I know the feeling, one thing leads to another ... Liamljeffery wrote:I've just spent 4 hours reading the whole of this thread, had 3 coffee's, a ham sandwich, 3 toilet breaks and I'm finally at the end!
Well done on a truly fantastic read!
Deus, WSi's - In the end we will regret the chances we didn't take, the relationships we were afraid to have and decisions we waited too long to make .. Lewis Carroll
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I'm still a newbie and I've been at this hobby on and off since the early '90s.jeap wrote:Loving the thread, although as a newbie my 'average finds' would be above the iron nails and ring pulls and 'good finds' would be above everything else.
I'm sending you some lucky vibes for your next hunt (actually wiggled my fingers at my screen)
Derbyshire based concealed junk removal operative.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
Thanks Samuraitrev- I'll acknowledge you in the article I'll write when I discover my Saxon gold hoard.samuraitrev wrote:I'm still a newbie and I've been at this hobby on and off since the early '90s.jeap wrote:Loving the thread, although as a newbie my 'average finds' would be above the iron nails and ring pulls and 'good finds' would be above everything else.
I'm sending you some lucky vibes for your next hunt (actually wiggled my fingers at my screen)
Jeap
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I'll hold you to thatjeap wrote:Thanks Samuraitrev- I'll acknowledge you in the article I'll write when I discover my Saxon gold hoard.samuraitrev wrote:I'm still a newbie and I've been at this hobby on and off since the early '90s.jeap wrote:Loving the thread, although as a newbie my 'average finds' would be above the iron nails and ring pulls and 'good finds' would be above everything else.
I'm sending you some lucky vibes for your next hunt (actually wiggled my fingers at my screen)
Jeap
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Here's the details:
Date of hunt: Sunday 5th of February
Location: Derbyshire. (D____'s Dig 5: Field 1, Barn Ruin)
Ground: pasture (med mineralization, high iron contamination, low hot rocks)
Settings: GMP
Detector: XP Deus with 11" coil. (3.2 version)
Hunt Time: 7 hours
Sometimes You Just Get a Feeling...
Hello to another journey into the great outdoors. Wrap up well, it's only 1 degree Celsius. Pack your sandwiches and bring a flask of something because we're going for it! I awoke at about 8:30, chomping at the bit, ready to get out there and make some finds. I look forward to our Sundays all week and the day had finally arrived. Ahhh to be out there in the open air with the cries of circling birds of prey high up in the skies above the beautiful Peak District. My detector by my side and Ironman smashing the ground in frustration in the mistaken presumption that there might be a find under natural rock...
I can't explain it but I really felt I'd find something good today. I wasn't sure what but maybe it's that positive attitude that makes you try that little bit harder or makes you stay out in the field a little longer. Today I was determined to unearth something that had laid hidden for the past hundred years or longer. What can be more rewarding than unearthing something that would have been lost forever?
Some Interesting Findings Regarding the GMP Setting...
I finished my first area to no avail and decided I'd try another area I'd already done with the GMP setting. I've read so many good things about this setting from many far more knowledgeable detectorists than myself singing its praises. I've found it's not as deep as some custom settings I've used or made but here's the thing it's took me years to realise. Hallelujah! A revelation! No it's not the deepest setting but I'll tell you what: it's the most reliable, stable and easy to use setting straight out of the box! XP I could kiss you
It has taken me so long to realise it's not all about depth. It's a very fine balance between many factors such as descrimination, reactivity, sensitivity and taking into account what the soil conditions are like. Once you realise this, life is so much better. The niggling self doubt: What if I'm missing stuff? Which setting should I use here? The settings are there. Yes, you can tweak, there's the beauty of it but in the end the Devs. have been honing this beauty for years. If GMP can pull a hammy from that depth in ground with quite a bit of mineralization and iron contamination I take my hat off to 'em. HORAYYY!!! GMP I'm sorry I left you for so long. It's like I've been unfaithful to you but I'm back now to make things right. I've seen the error of my ways. Let's get back together and make the magic happen like the old days...
DeusDiggerDiary Goes You Tube!!!
Well it's finally happened. From sacks full of encouragement from my readers (well 1 actually) they suggested I made a video. I've made a reaction video of when I take the hammered coin out of the earth. I hope you like the enthusiasm There's live digs and clod reveals and all sorts. After you view it I would consider you my detecting buddy if you would hit Subscribe (yes I'm down with the lingo). That way you can join me on each dig. I hope you, kind reader and this fine community will support me in this. I will keep the Diaries and videos coming too Have a look at the finds pictures and see my video " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Gratis Junk Removal Service Iron x18, modern x3, Lead x23 (that one solid lead block weighed 1.5 kg), copper alloys x4
Average bits Good Find Elizabeth I 1578 Sixpence? (Confirmed by Allectus
)
Diameter: 26mm
Thickness .3mm
Weight: 2.42 grams
Total Finds: 80
Winning Find: Elizabeth I Hammered Coin
Ironman 0 DeusDigger 3
The quest for the gold coin will continue.
Cheers all and happy hunting! I Hope you enjoyed the read and I hope you'll join us on the next dig.
Comments always very welcome
Date of hunt: Sunday 5th of February
Location: Derbyshire. (D____'s Dig 5: Field 1, Barn Ruin)
Ground: pasture (med mineralization, high iron contamination, low hot rocks)
Settings: GMP
Detector: XP Deus with 11" coil. (3.2 version)
Hunt Time: 7 hours
Sometimes You Just Get a Feeling...
Hello to another journey into the great outdoors. Wrap up well, it's only 1 degree Celsius. Pack your sandwiches and bring a flask of something because we're going for it! I awoke at about 8:30, chomping at the bit, ready to get out there and make some finds. I look forward to our Sundays all week and the day had finally arrived. Ahhh to be out there in the open air with the cries of circling birds of prey high up in the skies above the beautiful Peak District. My detector by my side and Ironman smashing the ground in frustration in the mistaken presumption that there might be a find under natural rock...
I can't explain it but I really felt I'd find something good today. I wasn't sure what but maybe it's that positive attitude that makes you try that little bit harder or makes you stay out in the field a little longer. Today I was determined to unearth something that had laid hidden for the past hundred years or longer. What can be more rewarding than unearthing something that would have been lost forever?
Some Interesting Findings Regarding the GMP Setting...
I finished my first area to no avail and decided I'd try another area I'd already done with the GMP setting. I've read so many good things about this setting from many far more knowledgeable detectorists than myself singing its praises. I've found it's not as deep as some custom settings I've used or made but here's the thing it's took me years to realise. Hallelujah! A revelation! No it's not the deepest setting but I'll tell you what: it's the most reliable, stable and easy to use setting straight out of the box! XP I could kiss you
It has taken me so long to realise it's not all about depth. It's a very fine balance between many factors such as descrimination, reactivity, sensitivity and taking into account what the soil conditions are like. Once you realise this, life is so much better. The niggling self doubt: What if I'm missing stuff? Which setting should I use here? The settings are there. Yes, you can tweak, there's the beauty of it but in the end the Devs. have been honing this beauty for years. If GMP can pull a hammy from that depth in ground with quite a bit of mineralization and iron contamination I take my hat off to 'em. HORAYYY!!! GMP I'm sorry I left you for so long. It's like I've been unfaithful to you but I'm back now to make things right. I've seen the error of my ways. Let's get back together and make the magic happen like the old days...
DeusDiggerDiary Goes You Tube!!!
Well it's finally happened. From sacks full of encouragement from my readers (well 1 actually) they suggested I made a video. I've made a reaction video of when I take the hammered coin out of the earth. I hope you like the enthusiasm
There's live digs and clod reveals and all sorts. After you view it I would consider you my detecting buddy if you would hit Subscribe (yes I'm down with the lingo). That way you can join me on each dig. I hope you, kind reader and this fine community will support me in this. I will keep the Diaries and videos coming too Have a look at the finds pictures and see my video " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Gratis Junk Removal Service Iron x18, modern x3, Lead x23 (that one solid lead block weighed 1.5 kg), copper alloys x4
Average bits Good Find Elizabeth I 1578 Sixpence? (Confirmed by Allectus
)Diameter: 26mm
Thickness .3mm
Weight: 2.42 grams
Total Finds: 80
Winning Find: Elizabeth I Hammered Coin
Ironman 0 DeusDigger 3
The quest for the gold coin will continue.
Cheers all and happy hunting! I Hope you enjoyed the read and I hope you'll join us on the next dig.
Comments always very welcome
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"Elizabeth I 1578 Sixpence?"
Yep, m/mark - Greek Cross. Well done!
A
Yep, m/mark - Greek Cross. Well done!
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Thank youAllectus wrote:"Elizabeth I 1578 Sixpence?"
Yep, m/mark - Greek Cross. Well done!
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It's the first I've ever got right!Derbyshire based concealed junk removal operative.
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Thanks for commentinggoaty wrote:Great stuff well done! Could be some more about on there bet you cant wait for Sunday again!
Yes, I think there might be. I've had 3 silvers from there. Could there be a gold? Mind you on Sunday I think I'm back to the pub garden for part 2 of the coin frenzy. (see day 60)Derbyshire based concealed junk removal operative.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
Finds of note in 2022 - You know that thing you do when you pull your pockets out to show there's nothing in there? You get the idea.
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Oxgirl36
Lovely hammie!! How many have you had now?
See you were rewarded for going back to GMP. I was considering being unfaithful to this programme once I'd had my Deus 2 or 3 months but I've decided I love it. I can't be bothered messing with stuff all the time. If it isn't broken why change? Guess I'm the faithful type
As we know the grass isn't always greener, and certainly isn't paved with more gold
Good luck on the next hunt
See you were rewarded for going back to GMP. I was considering being unfaithful to this programme once I'd had my Deus 2 or 3 months but I've decided I love it. I can't be bothered messing with stuff all the time. If it isn't broken why change? Guess I'm the faithful type
As we know the grass isn't always greener, and certainly isn't paved with more gold
Good luck on the next hunt
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