Well the eclipse is over, I’m alive and it appears the TH’ing community has survived too. The warring factions continue to beat each other about the head in an effort to show the world THEY bought the best detector. More an IQ battle than a finds battle although there’s the occassional photo of a button found six feet down. Continue reading
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It’s Thursday and that usually means its time for a “throwback”. Here’s one from five years ago….
FINDERS KEEPERS?
Originally posted In June of 2019
Archaeologists would like you to believe that they have the inherent right or claim to everything that has been lost or cast to the wind. Whether buried in the ground or hidden under the seas, it’s theirs to preserve so all of mankind can enjoy. Continue reading
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Have nothing new to share and about to enjoy Easter with the kids and grandkids. It’s also my father’s birthday. He passed away in 2001 and I miss him dearly. This repeat from April 2013 seemed to fit the occasion…
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FACTS OR BRAINFARTS (Your choice)
That old old resort you found researching will wind up being a multi-home development…
That fourth accessory coil you bought will wind up hanging on the wall, right alongside the third… Continue reading
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Have been seeing an inordinate amount of posts on Facebook that go something like this –
‘Hi I want to get into the hobby of metal detecting. Which detector should I buy?”
And of course the follow-up responses are almost always recommendations to buy whatever the respondent is using because he knows best (actually he knows it all). Yup, doesn’t matter what kind of detecting the newcomer is interested in doing or what his financial situation is, he has to buy that make and model Bubba suggests. Otherwise he’s wasting his time. Or so he is told…. Continue reading
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Those of you who have detected any length of time know of Brad Martin. His Green Mountain Metal Detecting website and YouTube channel are both top notch and extremely popular. Let me also add that if you are NOT familiar with GMMD do yourself a big favor and check it out. You will enjoy and come away better for it.
I have been trying for some time to get Brad to slow down, sit down and do a Q&A and finally (after he got tired of me bugging him) he agreed. Hope you enjoy and thanks Brad….
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“How does someone stay interested, all I find is garbage….”
The above was question was recently posted on a FaceBook site for beginners but it’s also becoming a common utterance for long time tekkies and with good reason. You see we’re approaching the law of diminishing returns and if we (especially the manufacturers) don’t wake up this pastime will die a slow death. Continue reading
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My friend Kyoko
Have been out with the machine twice this week breaking a record for this old dude. First time at a nearby school and second time to recover a small gold necklace for a good friend. First outing netted me something in the neighborhood of seventy five cents and a bad back – the second was a success in that the item was found, thanks to my Nokta Simplex. Continue reading
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RIP Ken White Jr.
Kenneth Ronald White
August 5, 1936 – January 13, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Ronald White, 87, of Sweet Home passed away January 13, 2024. Kenny was born August 5, 1936 in Vernonia, Oregon, the only child of Kenneth G. and Olive V. (Hobin) White. Continue reading
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Since last year’s predictions were a little off I’ve given the ole brain a more thorough workout and now offer my take on 2024. These predictions are based on lengthy conversations with knowledgeable detectorists, insider scuttlebutt within the industry and three or four bottles of Rex Goliath. Continue reading
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Many thanks to UK treasure hunter John Howland for keeping the Malamute Saloon alive and kicking.
Stout Standards 