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Tonights finds Hagley Park 30/04/2012

Hunter		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 9:35:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 122 Location: Auckland Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 29 time(s) in 19 post(s)		I went out with Foiled again to Hagley park and found some amazing finds see the attached the Charm braclet weight 90.5 grams and the ring says I Love You with a small stone in it Edited by user Monday, 30 April 2012 9:49:30 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified Hunter attached the following image(s):
		2014 Rings PLT/PLA=0 GOLD=5 STG=18 Junk=4 Other Gold items- 4

mineforgold.co.nz		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 9:46:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 299 Location: Nelson Thanks: 58 times Was thanked: 38 time(s) in 35 post(s)		That is a charming find!
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Supergroove		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 9:52:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 5/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 10 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 3 post(s)		Wow - I should have toughed it out in the wind for a bit longer....nice work!!

Hunter		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 9:55:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 122 Location: Auckland Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 29 time(s) in 19 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Supergroove Wow - I should have toughed it out in the wind for a bit longer....nice work!! It was 9 degrees with the wind they say it was around 5 degrees
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Lammerlaw		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 10:15:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Great finds and well worth braving a chill wind for - great going - If I found it then it would be going into my treasure container - an old clay crock. Basically nearly three troy ounces - thats great.

Foiled again		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 10:33:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 861 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 459 times Was thanked: 251 time(s) in 192 post(s)		That charm bracelet is freekin amazing! The charms are soo huge and have awesome hallmarks. Hope ya can research it a bit, judging by the old coins attached to it, it may be 100 years old! Super groove-it was not nice weather aye! Only decent thing I got was a 41 Florin in good nick...
		There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 10:37:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		bloody awsome find hunter...sorry i couldnt meet up with you guys tonight but had home stuff i had to do..maybe tomorrow night..lol
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tonznz		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 10:38:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 667 Thanks: 261 times Was thanked: 199 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Very nice. My better half gets first dibs on anything nice like that! Keeps me in good with her, makes my equipment purchases more palatable to her! Haha!

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 10:50:22 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha my wife gets first dibs and i dont get new equipment like the garrett pro pointer i want..lmao
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expat		Posted : Monday, 30 April 2012 11:03:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		Fantastic item. Was it deep Martin?
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Langepoot		Posted : Tuesday, 1 May 2012 3:57:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 25/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Christchurch Was thanked: 14 time(s) in 3 post(s)		Fantastic Finds! I also hit up a nice we spot last night! Got another nice wee spill with 6 silver coins this time! All up for the night: 15 pennys, 9 silvers, silver ring and a few other bits and bobs! Was worth battling the weather for!
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Metal Kiwi		Posted : Tuesday, 1 May 2012 4:15:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,210 Location: Auckland Thanks: 498 times Was thanked: 484 time(s) in 322 post(s)		I think we better rename Christchurch to Silver City.
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Foiled again		Posted : Tuesday, 1 May 2012 4:28:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 861 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 459 times Was thanked: 251 time(s) in 192 post(s)		Wow Langepoot great going!! Funny it does seem the Silver City (for some! hoho) lately dunnit!! The weather is trying to keep me away from it tonight but if it stops raining.....
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Hunter		Posted : Tuesday, 1 May 2012 10:17:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 122 Location: Auckland Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 29 time(s) in 19 post(s)		Originally Posted by: expat Fantastic item. Was it deep Martin? It was only about 4/5" deep I knocked of two of the charms only a small bit of damage, I found a gold bracelet his evening it was sitting under some leaves.
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Hunter		Posted : Tuesday, 1 May 2012 10:32:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 122 Location: Auckland Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 29 time(s) in 19 post(s)		http://forums.paydirt.co...e-going-out-tonight.aspx new find
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madsonicboating		Posted : Tuesday, 1 May 2012 11:42:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 674 Thanks: 187 times Was thanked: 157 time(s) in 127 post(s)		well done mate thats a beauty charm bracelet!!
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