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The Hatter  
Posted : Tuesday, 1 December 2015 12:09:20 PM(UTC)
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Hi All

Yep they did. I have today gained permission to detect on an Old Peoples home established in 1918, and run by Nuns in those old days.
Never been detected and I have sole rights to take my magic wand. Large grounds, history tells it has been the site of many picnic days and gala's and weddings over the years, dating from 1918 until today. Bet I get a few old timers coming out to help in the hunt. Well I will use my CTX3030 and the old bugga's can use my Gofind60. They are gunna have fun, as will I. Any finds relating to the history of the place will be donated back to the home, for display. Detector Interlopers will be shot at dawn. That's if they survive being attacked by a pack of old people armed with walking sticks and mobility scooters. Gunna be interesting to see what I find up there. And of course I'm an old bugga too, so I will blend in well.

Cheers Trev aka " The Hatter"
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oneounce  
Posted : Tuesday, 1 December 2015 1:27:19 PM(UTC)
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Best of luck there Hatter. Hope the ground is not to hard.

Just done 3.5 hour in the tide this morning, 6am start. 1 ring , 1 bangle, both s/silv and usual coins.

Had a little water issue on the USB cap last week but sorted now I think with MK's help.

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kiwikeith  
Posted : Tuesday, 1 December 2015 2:18:36 PM(UTC)
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I was on the other side of the river down at the bottom end of the islands tide was really low so had a good look round till it started to rain
must catch up some time
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LittleKiwiDetecting  
Posted : Wednesday, 2 December 2015 1:06:31 PM(UTC)
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The date doesn't limit anything- I reckon you'll find something Victorian. I found a '22 commonwealth at a '50s house. You'll find yourself that cache of 24k gold rings.
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Chrispy  
Posted : Wednesday, 2 December 2015 2:08:33 PM(UTC)
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Is that the same place you took me to look at on my first visit? We just drove through it. If so I reckon you will do well there. Lots of ground to cover. Good luck mate.
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Golddigger7  
Posted : Monday, 7 December 2015 3:59:59 PM(UTC)
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Good date, means that it is not an archaeological site in terms of the Act, ie not in excess of 100 years old, happy swinging there. You will prolly find more chicky babes there to help you than blokes. :-)
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Thomas Kennion  
Posted : Tuesday, 8 December 2015 11:48:02 PM(UTC)
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Cool! Good luck, The Hatter

Looking forward for photos! :)
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