Specialist Newbie (and others) Day - Sat 11th May

[Jeffdsolo]

I would love to come along! I'll have to pin down the details with the other half, but please put my name down. Thank you!

Jeff.

[fred]

I'm always up for a weekend away. I'd be quite happy to help newbies along, it seems to have become a speciality of mine.

[liamnolan]

Thanks, will be "off air" for a couple of days but normal service will be resumed around Sunday ..cheers, Liam

[fred]

Thanks, will be "off air" for a couple of days but normal service will be resumed around Sunday ..cheers, Liam

Best of luck!

[Doeadeer]

A great idea I'd love to attend. a rare chance to learn from more experenced members and meet with other new detectorists

[liamnolan]

Hi all, 1.44am and here I am sitting up in bed with a lovely new knee that is screaming like a newborn baby The operation was fine but it takes a lot out of you and I need to spend a few more days rehabiliatation before I jump back into action. We have bags of time to get this very important event organised so keep on adding your interest for now.
Its going to be more of a Learning Day as there is so much excellent information to impart and we can ALL learn. Nite nite ... Liam

[fred]

Hi all, 1.44am and here I am sitting up in bed with a lovely new knee that is screaming like a newborn baby The operation was fine but it takes a lot out of you and I need to spend a few more days rehabiliatation before I jump back into action. We have bags of time to get this very important event organised so keep on adding your interest for now.
Its going to be more of a Learning Day as there is so much excellent information to impart and we can ALL learn. Nite nite ... Liam

Poor Liam. Get well soon.

A couple of weeks ago while looking for a target he had dropped I discovered that a mate of mine also had a replacement knee.

[Crispy]

Hi

Please add me to list, will be great to learn from the experienced members.

[paint]

Liam hope your opp went well and recovering well
Looks like we are getting a bit of interest in the specialist newbie rally I have the venue sorted and the date Wondering how many of the mods can make this date? I have the local flo booked to give a presentation hopping we will get a lot more experts to give talks too on detecting related subjects I will do my best to help liam make this a rally not to miss
Cheers Paint

[thefiggis]

This is something I'd love to have been able to attend, Ian, but unfortunately I'll be ordering beer in English in a very loud voice in Italy over that weekend. Such a shame as this is a gem of an idea.

[paint]

maybe next time figgis enjoy italy

[bob79]

This is something I'd love to have been able to attend, Ian, but unfortunately I'll be ordering beer in English in a very loud voice in Italy over that weekend. Such a shame as this is a gem of an idea.

Have you not got Jenkins to learn Italian then Figgis

Bob

[thefiggis]

No need, Bob - gin, both in name and nature, is a universal language.

[Mikorc]

Having recently got my first detector, I would love how to use it properly. Can you put my name down for this. Thanks.

[oliverb5829]

COUNT ME IN MOST DEFINITELY! GREAT SUGGESTION

[Zyrbalax]

It might be worth finding out what machines new detectorists coming to this event are using; while someone with experience on a different machine can still give invaluable general advice, there's nothing quite like someone who's had tons of experience on the machine you've just started out on providing pointers.

In an ideal world it would be great to have an "expert" Safari user walking alongside me for 15 minutes actual detecting, listening to the beeps and explaining how they interpret those noises. I'm sure all new detectorists would feel the same for their particular machine too.

I doubt we'll be able to do that for everyone at this event, but it would be great if at least some of the new folks could be paired up with someone familiar with their machine.

Looking forward to it

Z

[liamnolan]

Hi all, the knee op took more out of me than expected
We still have plenty of time to get everything in order for the big day and I will get the list of attendees updated.
This type of Learning Day will prove a great success I am sure and will be repeated into the future.
Its essentially a day of discovery, learning how to understand the technical aspects of your machine, how to use it out in the field and just as important having an array of top class people who can educate us on all of the other aspects of the hobby.
Chat later, Liam

[Billy Doyle]

good luck on your rally

[liamnolan]

Thanks Billy, list now starting to fill up so anyone wanting a great day of learning about the hobby, in great company, get your name down! Liam

[oliverb5829]

Please put my name down 100% up for it

[liamnolan]

Thanks Oliver, will add your name to the list, cheers, Liam

[Luke Grey]

Hello Liam and Ian,

This is a fab idea and the intinery looks really fantastic.

Every day is a school day

Huge thanks for organising such an event.

Can you put my name down please.

I think such days will help us “newbies” continue on with this pastime and the more the merrier for both the commercial world and hobbyists alike.

Let me know where to send money too.

Nox800
Excalibur 2
Big huge spade as pinpointing is rubbish..

[Roughwood]

Hello. I have just been reading through this thread and whilst I will not be able to participate, I just wanted to say that this represents everything good about the hobby.

I was fortunate enough to be invited out a few times by an experienced detectorist when I first started, and believe me, I gained invaluable advice and practical help.

Good luck to all.

[liamnolan]

It will be cash on the day, probably £20 to include free tea/coffee, cakes, biccies .. EVERY penny goes into the pot for local charities. Mentors will be free of course.
Mike - thanks for your kind words of support, much appreciated

To a large extent we are ALL newbies, learning something new each day in all sorts of ways.

This "Learning Day" will cover just about everything and well worth attending even if we have years of detecting under our belts There will never be a better place and time to get your questions answered. I have run two similar events, Deus Day and XP Day and the feedback from those attending was brilliant, new skills and knowledge taken home to enhance every future run out, Liam

[Pete E]

Hi Folks,

Complete novice here just in the process of getting his first machine, so I would be very interested in attending if there is space available...

Regards,

Peter

[liamnolan]

Hi Peter, I will add you to the list! You will benefit so much and make friends for life, cheers, Liam