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Monthly archives for January, 2014

Minelab’s Sweet Symphony Video

January 29, 2014 14 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

If you haven’t seen Minelab’s Sweet Symphony video, I encourage you to check it out here.

I might seem a little bit partial, being a “Minelab Girl” myself, (and I am), but I have to give credit where credit is deserved, and I think the video is pretty awesome. While it doesn’t really describe what the hobby is all about, it will definately peak the interest of the younger generation, and perhaps make them want to learn more…? I’m assuming that’s the audience and message the video is targeting anyway. That, and the fact that metal detecting is just so much darn FUN! Read More »

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I’m a Volunteer–Are you???

January 25, 2014 8 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

 

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THE LOST MY STUFF GROUP

Helping find lost stuff for FREE!!!


 

Are you familiar with the “Lost My Stuff Group”?

The Lost My Stuff group is made up of volunteer metal detectorists who have joined together to help people search for lost metal objects. Read More »

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Nationwide Hunts & Events 2014

January 23, 2014 2 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

 

Snoopy with Metal DetectorNationwide Hunts & Events 

I assume no liability for errors or omissions, please check the websites or call ahead to double check times, date’s, locations, costs, membership requirements, etc…

US & UK:

2014 US and UK metal detecting adventures
historyhunt.s.metaldetecting.net.com
Details coming soon

CALIFORNIA:

Riverside Treasure Hunters Club
2014 Annual Round Up
April 13th 2014
Rancho Jurupa Park, Riverside, CA
Info: jerrymyers@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/groups/454366838018301 

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Tales of the Hunt: “Collecting: Sin or Solace” Guest post by Bill Cameron

January 20, 2014 3 Comments Written by Bill Cameron

imageTales of the Hunt :
“Collecting: Sin or Solace”
by Bill Cameron

Hello everyone my name is Bill Cameron and I am a collector. Attending meetings is not required, but I do have all the earmarks of a hardened addict. Whenever I discover a “Find”, my palms sweat, my eyes dilate and both my voice and blood pressure go up an octave. Read More »

Guest Posts

Top Stories of 2013

January 16, 2014 6 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

If you don’t run a website, or blog, you may not be privy to the world of “stats”, or statistics as they are more formally called.

Word Press, which I use for my blog, comes with  a built-in
program that tracks the “stats” of your blog, keeping track of blog traffic, i.e. number of visitors, unique IP’s, links clicked on by visitors, pages viewed by visitors, etc…

Bloggers can also download plug-ins like Slim Stat or Google Analytics for stat tracking. Myself, I use Slim Stat, although I’m sure I do not use it properly, or to its full potential.

When I first started my blog, I found the information they offered very interesting, in that I could check on what visitors to my site were reading and tailor my future posts to what seemed to be popular.
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Task Force Update

January 15, 2014 3 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

protect-our-hobbyYes, an update has been a while in coming, and most folks are wondering whats been going on, so heres the latest update from the Task Force http://detectingrights.com/update-january-15-2014/.

The Task Force has been going through a lot of changes with the new year: Read More »

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Awkward Moments in Metal Detecting

January 14, 2014 3 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

Awkward Moments in Metal Detecting:

*That awkward moment when you’re trying to explain to a non-detectorist why you detect.

*That awkward moment when you’re showing the awesome stuff you just found to your buddy, and you realize they got skunked.
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Humor

Farmers Big Fail

January 10, 2014 8 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

imagesI received this disturbing video from Detector Comparisons earlier in the week.  At first view I thought the video had to be a joke, but it’s not. Read More »

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NYC Metal Detecting Permits

January 10, 2014 Leave a Comment Written by Detecting Diva

Images_PermitIt’s that time of year again–

If you hunt in New York City, make sure to renew your metal detecting permit. Read More »

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Season of the Spoons

January 8, 2014 6 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

imageDetectorist’s are no strangers to finding eating utensils, after all, folks didn’t use plastic flatware in the “olden days”, but if I find another *$#%! spoon….OMG.

Oh, of course the signal is great, and then you pull out the spoon, and mutter “another friggin’ spoon”, out loud to yourself.

It’s just a lowly spoon–not even a silver spoon, just a crappy silver plated nickel utensil to stick in a box with all the other crappy flatware you’ve found.
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Recent Treasures…

January 5, 2014 8 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

I was going through my collection of recently found treasure, (I’m using the word treasure very lightly here), and decided I would share some of these beauties with you all….enjoy!

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Quite a nice little duo found about 6″ from each other, (another reminder to re-check that hole). It appears Tonto got sliced in half and the Lone Ranger lost a foot in the skirmish, but they have great detail and the paint is still intact. I’m sure they’ll look much better after some cleaning. Read More »

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I Don’t Wanta

January 2, 2014 8 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

I’m wondering if its my age-seeing as I am due to be a grandma in the Spring, but I’m seriously thinking of removing the batteries from my machines for the winter, because…well…it’s cold out.

Hard to believe, but Ms. “Die Hard” Detectorista, the gal who hits up the beaches all winter, regardless of temperature; leaving only when it becomes so frigid sheets of ice are starting to form on top of the salt water, is debating warmth.

I’ve been a detecting fool at times.  You know you’ve gotta check yourself when you drive an hour home with the heated seats on high and upon arrival, your legs are still freezing cold to the touch.
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The Rebel Yell

January 1, 2014 2 Comments Written by Detecting Diva

This story and recording has been around for a while.  If you haven’t heard it yet, check it out, and if you have, its worth another listen.

civil_war_soldiers-union_confederate“You’ve probably heard the of the mythic Rebel Yell. It was real, and it was said to send shakes through the body of the Union soldiers as they faced the onslaught of charging rebels. Many don’t know exactly how it sounded, but thanks to a disc jockey from 1935 and modern technology, we now can play the rebel yell and experience what the Union soldiers heard. Read More »

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