Category: metal detecting
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Nearing The End Of 2023
As we get closer to finishing out the 2023 detecting season, the weather gets more unpredictable by the day. Today is December 4th and everyone involved wasn’t sure what to expect from the weather. For the past few days it has been +3 ish and raining constantly and yet on this particular morning the temperature…
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The Last Event of 2023 for the SEOMDC & A Recap Of The 2023 Season. My Thoughts On Detecting After Year 2 Is In The Books.
So where do I stand as a detectorist now that I’m closing in on my second full season of detecting? This book was started and had intended on following my adventures starting as a beginner detectorist to find out how long it takes to no longer be considered a beginner. Is there such thing as…
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Lost Ring “Found” (Kingston Ontario)
On October 29th I had received a phone call from a man by the name of Dave. Dave had been given my contact number by another RingFinder “Stephane Coutu” Stephane unfortunately was unable at the time to take the job and he recommended to Dave that he give me a call. Anyway, Dave gave me…
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A 1860’s Property Reveals Some Historic Secrets In Yarker Ontario.
It was a bright and sunny morning when I was to set out on a metal detecting adventure, eager to explore a historic property rumoured to hold hidden treasures from the past. “Ok well I may have started those rumours” but still, rumours are rumours nonetheless. Armed with my trusty metal detector and a sense…
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God of Wealth, Fortune, Longevity, & Prosperity
In Japanese mythology, the Seven Lucky gods or Seven gods of Fortune. In Japan, these Gods are believed to grant good luck and are often represented in artworks. And displayed in shops hotels, churches, and almost everywhere you go, all over Japan. They all began as remote and impersonal gods, but gradually became much…
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I Had to Try That Old 1860’s Property A Few More times.
Once again, I found myself standing at the entrance of the 1860s property in Yarker, Ontario. The sun shone brightly overhead, casting a warm glow on the lush green landscape. It had been a few weeks since my last metal detecting adventure here, where I unearthed a plethora of intriguing artifacts that hinted at the…
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SEOMDC Amhurst Island Beach Hunt
SEOMDC 2nd Annual Hunt Of 2023 The members of the Southeastern Ontario Metal Detecting Club (SEOMDC) were buzzing with excitement as they embarked on their second annual group hunt of 2023. This time, they decided to venture to Amherst Island, a picturesque location known for its stunning beach. However, instead of our usual choice of…
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Unearthing the Secrets of Yarker, Ontario
In the quaint village of Yarker, nestled in the heart of Ontario, Canada, I recently embarked on an extraordinary hunt that would uncover some of the forgotten history of the village. I had heard rumors of an old 1800’s property in Yarker that once belonged to the railway’s station master. Intrigued by the tales of…
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Off the Beaten Path (part 3)
1000 island permission On July 18th, I had set out to a remote island among the 1000 islands with my family, we will call this island, “the island of forgotten treasure. over the past year I seemed to become extremely interested in history and have gained an insatiable curiosity for uncovering hidden treasures from the…
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