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What have I learned so far
To date I have found mostly trash, however I have found some interesting items as well. When I first thought about metal detecting as a hobby, I did not realize how much there is to know about it, and that like everything else, the more you know the better and more successful you will be…
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A Tiny Bit Of Canadian History
I was out this morning doing some dirt fishing and came across an old railway tie. These ties are very common throughout the world, however, each of them has a unique bit of history. So since it was my first rail tie discovery I decided to keep it and do a little history check. Since…
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What A Third Outing
You guys are not going to believe this. This was only the third time out, and I was able to do something with my detector that is going to be hard to beat in the future. What a great day on the beach, and probably my biggest find ever. First, I combed the area where…
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First Finds on First & 2nd Day Out.
After acquiring my new metal detector, my partner and I embarked on a trip to Gananoque, a public beach located just east of Kingston, Ontario. However, I must admit that initially, I felt a bit uneasy about the idea of searching for lost items while being observed by a crowd of beachgoers. The thought of…
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Where it all started
It all started with a childhood fascination. From a young age, I had this deep desire to own a metal detector. I vividly remember my older sister having one, and I couldn’t resist the temptation of sneaking off with it to embark on my own treasure-hunting adventures. As I roamed our backyard, the machine would…
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