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| It Rose For Silver From The Dead
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 Posted 04/18/2021 3:34 pm
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From it's darkened crypt that had been its home for the past fortnight It arose. Unshaven, beady red eyes with a very discernable lower hang on it's right side. The Romaine lettuce had not killed the thing but left it totally incapacitated in its tomb.
"UGH! Must detect" muttered the aberration that looked like death reincarnated.
Dragging itself to the spare crypt the creature grabbed Quota Guru which somehow sparked new life into the being.
The harpies, gargoyles and other living dead creatures occupied the roadway to the "Field of the Rugrats". None aware of the road nor the rules that govern it. It was almost "tboned" at an intersection raising it's middle finger in salute to the dead pan female driving while on a cell phone.
Ding, ding, ding . Quota Guru was alive. It swung. It dug . Quota and silver was had to be fortified to Hades the god of the netherworld. No brains were consumed during this dig by It.
Back at it's abode the thing not of this world consumed vast quantities of magic elixir prescribed by the Wizard of Id, bathed which removed the stink and skin of the dead and settled in to watch that which is most morbid....the Blue Jays playing ball! IT feeling like not himself or anyone else stared at the African Violet dozing off to a place not of this world!
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| Joy Does Have An End To
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 04/02/2021 3:05 pm
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2400 seconds of joy
The rain it did stop
The sun did not pop
I did not eat green eggs and ham.
Out came my machine
I stepped in a latrine
I did not curse nor really give a dam.
Button came out of the ground
Toasty, dirty and totally round.
I would not ware it as it did not match.
Shinny like a gold
Liar to those he told.
I would not display it not in this batch.
Coins that were Canuck
The Garrett amok.
I was leaning, limping wounded and sore
2400 seconds dug
Now a human slug.
I took this message, did not swing no more.
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| "Q" Gene Fired Up After Hiatus
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 03/28/2021 2:59 pm
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"Q" gene activated
Deep within the cerebral cortex a neutron flashed causing a cascade effect on the "Q" gene that lay dormant since the first snow of the pervious ice age.
The digaholic came out of his deep slumber; a stasis of inactivity . Hormones from the past travelled through his veins igniting the desire to seek the "Q". 50 coins in a single day. Could it be done?
The rhythm, the timing and the Garrett ear had to be fine tuned. Without a beat like a heart beat all the Digaholics ingrained skills took over. Beep.....coin, beep.....coin. Mind sharp but the body put into sudden action was degrading rapidly. Beep.....coin.....49,beep.....coin.....50!
With the yearning satisfied the Digaholic dragged his sorry posterior back to his cave seeking comfort from his mate. The pain was too intense bringing to the Digaholics frontal lobe a song or was it a chant in his head that would not leave..."I can't get no satisfaction." An elixir swallowed as the Digaholic nodded into the void dreaming of the restored glory of Clan Garrett.
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| Medium Coffee Double Milk
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 03/12/2021 05:51 am
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Go to the Official Canadian Metal Detecting forum. One of the sponsors there is in Colchester...they have detecting tours. Expensive and the locals strongly suspect that they seed the areas that they bring detectorists too
I have a mate over there that I stay with and we have permissions plus rallies that we attend. That is the rout to go. |
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| Nova Scotian Hardcore Digging
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 02/14/2021 1:17 pm
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Saw a fellow Canuck out swinging today. Thinking of doing a swish(water dig) if my rear can serve as an icebreaker on the lakes.....it has been done before. Be safe.
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| Medium Coffee Double Milk
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 02/05/2021 4:40 pm
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Eyes were getting crossed. Head ache crept in as were the walls of my humble abode. Enough. Throwing open the curtain I noticed a rare sight. The sun had come out. For the past few days it has been unseasonably warm. No climate change so say the politicians!
Should I? Why the halibut not. Going to the spare bedroom I opened my digging bag (in younger years it held my hockey gear) lovingly putting together Quota Guru #2. My pulse quickened as I was going to get outside albeit for only an hour. Much better half was off at two.
Going to a park nearby I noticed that the lake was still ice bound (p1) . Hoping the ground was soft. Yes sir! First target a penny which will be added to the "Whenever back to the UK Fund." Very first target and this whimp began to moan and groan. All that time in a static live style ; or was it all that stagnant time? Dug a few more coins in the mush feeling each swing of the coil in my shoulder, each bend in my knees. Eyeballed a Tim's Coffee Gift card followed by a Sobey's one. First thought was that someone had broken into a car or stolen a wallet. None was found.
Hit a set of keys with the Statue of Liberty key chain. I have never been to that "Big Apple" but many a times at the one here in Berwick (p3).
Picked up Marie and we hit Tim's....$1.10 on the card (did take covid measures with finds). Oh well still have the other one. Who knows? (p2)
Got home in time to watch Bayern beat Berlin. Will pay later for my 3o minutes in the sun.
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| Old Time Creativity For First Dip Detecting
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 01/29/2021 7:23 pm
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Recall the old saying that I would not touch that with a ten foot pole. Well I did. My first water machine was a Freedom 2 with a weighted coil, 12 foot coil wire and a ten foot pole.
My scoop was made from a juice can with both ended removed, a pipe clamp for a handle with mess chicken wire affixed to one end of the can. It lasted for about a dozen scoops and I had to make a new scoop.
Had to go under water and scoop while at the same time hold the pole upright so that the detector wouldn't take a splash. A feat.
By the way I think it was quite a few years later that I brought my first real water machine which was a heavy Seahunter XL500 if I remember correctly. With it also purchased a stainless steel scoop that I still use to this day....once the ice leaves ! Be safe all!
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| Todays Touch Of Detecting Humor
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 01/26/2021 5:58 pm
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Recall a time ago when I was going to initiate a newbie into the hobby. He showed up with his brand new machine with pride vortex gloves and a hunting knife that would make Jim Bowie proud. When asked if he had extra batteries he seemed miffed. When asked about reading the code of ethics for the hobby he beamed and stated that indeed he had. Sharp lad.
I then questioned him on his choice for digging the actual hole and explained that we were doing a field and that a spade shovel was the best for this kind of hunting.
I sent him into the storage shed and told him to take his pick. He went into the shed and came back empty handed some 15 minutes later with a weird look on his face. Looking at the ground he said to me in a low voice, "The shed is full of shovels."
Thinking the bouy must have originally come from York or Newfoundland. Sharp lad indeed! |
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| Todays Chuckle At The Expense Of Our Hobby
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 01/22/2021 4:21 pm
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Struck up a conversation with a an old fellow the other day at the library making sure that we keep our voices low. He eventually related to me that he had recently taken up photography which is a hobby he and his wife could do together . It entails being outside, walking and getting fresh air in safety given the climate that we are in with the covid 19.
Being a true Bluenoser with a net shy of a single maceral or herring I responded that I took up the hobby which entails being outside, walking and in relative safety.................metal detecting which my wife totally dislikes! |
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| Smile To Help Make The Day A Brighter One
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 01/22/2021 07:28 am
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This photo was taken a few years back and never fails to bring a smile to my face. Navy Davy and I were detecting "Flying Bra Island.' We code named this place so as the entry shack was draped in bras....very large size if I recall properly.
A man was walking his dog who was off leash. I asked the owner the animals name and he said "Lucy." I called the name and over she came for some attention; in the form of a few pats. She left. Shortly there after I bent down to dig a target that I retrieved, took my glove off to give it a slight cleaning. I was so smitten with this piece of silver that I did not notice that Lucy had taken my glove. When I noticed her running around with it I called her. Quicker then a flash of lightening she came to me releasing my glove after the mandatory pat on the back. Females! Always wanting attention.
Not only had she taken my glove but my heart as well!
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| State Of The Detectorist Union 2021
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 01/02/2021 3:02 pm
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My fellow digaholics we are living in unprecedented times. The crisis that looms over our planet has caused deaths, illness, uncertainty and financial collapse. We will rise above this as a species. No man is an island and no man the cause. As detectorists how does this affect us that are way down on the concern chain? Freedom of movement has caused a natural decline in items that are lost that are the life blood of our hobby. Minor as it may be it enlightens us as to what is to come. A time to refocus! A time to research! A time to get back to the fundamentals of why we chose this great hobby.
It has been often said that no one gets everything. I'm sure we can all attest to this. New places are harder to find especially with the restrictions and the new influx of detectorists. I challenge you to revisit your favorite spots. Dam the discrimination, programs and which machine is better. The machines have not gotten that better over the past fifty years.....we have however as ambassadors of this great hobby. I urge you to redo what has been done with an open mind displaying a vim and vigor for the cause.
The old reoccurring theme of "enlightening" the newbies must be pursued least our limited permissions become a thing of the past as the coins and artifacts that we yearn for become increasingly scarce.
The environment is as fragile as a new born. Can you recall how many times even in the deep woods that you have encountered refuse? What did you do? Can you recount the number of times that you have scanned a playing field and found K9 dodo? What did you do? Just walk on by? For the planet and our hobby how much energy would it take to pick up or remove that offensive item? Questions. We all have questions. As a wise man once said; " You are part of the problem if you are not part of the solution!
To my fellow hobbyists I urge that you explore in a new frame of mind. After all this is a hobby of exploration and love. Be safe. |
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| Most Humble PR For The Hobby
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 12/11/2020 4:21 pm
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Shogun Ronoita put forth the message to all his subject in his vast lands that his favorite concubine Anneito had lost her silver bangle that he had personally bestowed up on her.
Zen Guru was not a Ronan but a member of the elite Imperial Guard and his code of Bushido dictated that he must act.
Scouring the last know rice paddy she had visited to see her grandchild who was at a nearby training dojo Zen Guru continued his quest. Zen Guru gave sound and the most sacred item was found.
It was with great pleasure that Zen Guru kneeled before the lotus blossom and returned the bangle who in turn gifted the Guru. Zen was honored to be of service adding yet another entry to his long list of service to the Shogun.
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| 1781 Spanish Silver On A Very Windy Day
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sarkany
Pillar of the Community
Canada
864 Posts |
Posted 10/09/2020 3:55 pm
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Navy Davy and I did the dew on quite the windy day. Lucked out on a spot where I cold called on a farmer who let us do his three fields. Man what a chore as they were plowed with a deep furrow between the rows. As soon as ND turned on his machine he had a hit which turned out to be a large copper. Thought we were in store for a bonanza but as it turned out it was the only coin from the three fields. Too boot I emptied my wallet buying lamb chops, sausages and blackberry jam from the field owner. Farmer was very cordial which I think opened the door for further digs in the spring.
From there it was off to one of our old permissions that proved to be the location that still gives up the oldies as Navy Davy unearthed his second copper of the day while I was being stalked by a two headed deer (just the camera angle but it was friendly). Shortly thereafter I dug my first toasty copper of the day followed by a 1781 Spanish silver which I scarred with my shovel. was a very deep target which regardless of the condition I was glad to find.
Great day a field with my digging bud! Now time for a quick trip to the "Smart Shop" for this old bouy.
Marie always says that ND gets the best of me and that she the worse as I always come home from the digs whining and complaining about how sore I am. "Tant it da trut youz."
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