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Any local detectorists wanna help out with a school search?
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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 8:35:54 PM(UTC)
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I have permission to hunt on a local school playing field. I obtained this permission around a year ago and have searched there probably around ten or twelve times, never with huge success but it always produces a silver for me. The biggest silver from it has been a florin but it has also given up many shillings and six or seven rings, as well as heaps of spendable cash. No great returns but its very near home and handy.

I had a call from the groundsman yesterday requesting my help.Some nice chap had been having fun burying kitchen forks of all things just below the grass surface, prongs up, to somehow cause damage to any unsuspecting rugby player who happens to be sliding over them. These have only been found on the two rugby pitches there, but in sufficient numbers to suspect some weird malicious intent. A recent game was called off while the area was searched eyes only (and thereby locating a couple more!) but they are of course worried about those they couldnt find. If of course there are any.

I said I would help of course and intend to have a look this Saturday, but should anybody want to join me it would of course be a great help as well as a great advert for our hobby to see a few like minded helpers. And of course, you could well hit a silver or two if you're lucky.

If you feel you can help, give me a ring or text 0220769026. It is a fair way out (Rangiora) but who knows what 's lying there ready to find?



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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 8:42:58 PM(UTC)
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That a good win-win! As you know I'd be keen as alas work beckons on sat. Grrr lol. Hope ya clean the fields up both ways!
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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 8:49:17 PM(UTC)
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I'm keen, but would probably have to score a ride out to Rangiora with someone.
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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:08:24 PM(UTC)
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I will be in what time you heading out. Oroplate happy to give you a lift if you want
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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:17:25 PM(UTC)
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Thanks! I've got permission from the boss, so it's "green for go".
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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:23:01 PM(UTC)
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Thats great lads, thanks so much for the help. The caretaker is going to be hovering around and will be thrilled to see a few guys helping out. I hope you find something as well to justify your efforts.



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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:34:31 PM(UTC)
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What street is the school on and what time are you going to be there
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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:00:10 PM(UTC)
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The school is Rangiora High School on East Belt, Rangiora. I will probably be there at around 9 ish or whenever suits anybody.



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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:08:12 PM(UTC)
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Sounds good with me see you then
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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:11:29 PM(UTC)
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Thank you, I look forward to hooking up with you kiwi.



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Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:31:02 PM(UTC)
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dam wish i could be there,would love to help...goodluck guys
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Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 5:42:37 AM(UTC)
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dam wish i could be there,would love to help...goodluck guys


It was your choice to abandon us Chris. ;-D



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Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 1:53:15 PM(UTC)
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Thats great lads, thanks so much for the help. The caretaker is going to be hovering around and will be thrilled to see a few guys helping out. I hope you find something as well to justify your efforts.


Hopefully it stays out of the news, to discourage copycat behaviour. But if it does make the news, it will be positive PR for us.
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Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 4:02:43 PM(UTC)
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Luv to tag along but alas trains need to be loaded haha have fun
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Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 9:07:54 PM(UTC)
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Keen to tag along too :)

Definitely a great chance to show the community that we aren't just out to wreck playing surfaces / parks etc.

Media coverage, or at the least a few pics and a story sent in, could work for the better of our hobby.

When did they keep bad things off the news that could influence others? .. Errr never !
(eg: My #1 hate : Tagging - Look at all the coverage that's had on the news,
and how the little f#$%ers revel in it - seeing their tags on the news.)
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Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 9:24:41 PM(UTC)
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Excellent news, look forward to seeing you there Ash.



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Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 11:35:29 PM(UTC)
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I shall know closer to the time if I can make it. Depends if I can make the mrs give me a ride out but will try my best if it's a nice day.
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Posted : Friday, 29 March 2013 7:26:09 AM(UTC)
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That would be great, would love to put a face to the name Chris.



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Posted : Friday, 29 March 2013 12:06:53 PM(UTC)
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I think we might need a bigger school!

Might see you simon but im going to a social music event on the peninsula and intend to take the F4. Its in an area thats stems from 1840s.

Cheers Mike.
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Posted : Saturday, 30 March 2013 11:26:59 AM(UTC)
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wow that old..good luck with your hunt mike
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