Went for a swing 2020

[Eldorado]

I have recently upgraded to an Equinox 600 which I got for my birthday on the 11th of August.I got a call from a guy I know that works at the local showground yesterday.He had lost his work keys ( every key for every building and gate etc in the showground including a master key)in the slip track which is basically a sand track 3 meters wide and 200 meters long with a steel fence on either side for the greyhounds to train in.He had seen me detecting at the showground before so asked if I would have a go at finding them because his boss was not real happy he had lost them.So I headed out there to have a crack.I asked him where he thought they might be and he said he walked up the middle of the track but they could be anywhere along the 200 meter track as they had to replace all the sand after the recent floods.He had them hanging by a dog clip on his right hip so I assumed they would probably be on the right hand side of the track.I walked 5 mtrs in and got a signal in the middle but turned out to be a ring pull.The Nox kept pinging off the fence with 14 or 15 TIDs, 5 more mtrs in i get a 16 signal just before the 14 which I knew was the fence.Thinking it may just be pinging off the fence I got out the pinpointer and there was something about 1 foot out from the fence on the right hand side.One scoop with the shovel and there they were a big bunch of keys 10 meters along the track.To say old mate was happy would be an understatement.So my first recovery was a success and only took 10 minutes.I left my number with him in case anyone loses something at the showground in the future.

 

[Sandta]

200 meter track of soft new sand :Y:
Sounds like you will have somewhere to go on a regular basis

 

[MegsyB007]

Top effort Eldorado! I bet he was rapt! Good deed of the year, that one! :clap:

And happy belated birthday wishes for the 11th too. resent:

Cheers,
Megsy

 

[Skip]

Great finds mate. Got me all keen to go for a swing

 

[silver]

It'll be great for dog tags lol

 

[Eldorado]

200 meter track of soft new sand :Y:
Sounds like you will have somewhere to go on a regular basis

Nah wont be doing the track again but I did ask him about detecting another spot in the showground and I got given the ok.

 

[Eldorado]

Top effort Eldorado! I bet he was rapt! Good deed of the year, that one! :clap:

And happy belated birthday wishes for the 11th too. resent:

Cheers,
Megsy

Thanks for the birthday wishes Megsy,he was so happy as it was the second set of keys he had lost in 10 years,it certainly felt good to help someone out.

 

[Eldorado]

It'll be great for dog tags lol

:lol: very funny Silver. :lol:

 

[Eldorado]

Great finds mate. Got me all keen to go for a swing

Thanks Skip,get out there mate.Effort = Reward.

 

[RM Outback]

I have recently upgraded to an Equinox 600 which I got for my birthday on the 11th of August.I got a call from a guy I know that works at the local showground yesterday.He had lost his work keys ( every key for every building and gate etc in the showground including a master key)in the slip track which is basically a sand track 3 meters wide and 200 meters long with a steel fence on either side for the greyhounds to train in.He had seen me detecting at the showground before so asked if I would have a go at finding them because his boss was not real happy he had lost them.So I headed out there to have a crack.I asked him where he thought they might be and he said he walked up the middle of the track but they could be anywhere along the 200 meter track as they had to replace all the sand after the recent floods.He had them hanging by a dog clip on his right hip so I assumed they would probably be on the right hand side of the track.I walked 5 mtrs in and got a signal in the middle but turned out to be a ring pull.The Nox kept pinging off the fence with 14 or 15 TIDs, 5 more mtrs in i get a 16 signal just before the 14 which I knew was the fence.Thinking it may just be pinging off the fence I got out the pinpointer and there was something about 1 foot out from the fence on the right hand side.One scoop with the shovel and there they were a big bunch of keys 10 meters along the track.To say old mate was happy would be an understatement.So my first recovery was a success and only took 10 minutes.I left my number with him in case anyone loses something at the showground in the future.

Top job erfect: :clap: :clap: belated Happy Birthday mate :beer: I reckon ol mate owes you a good few hours on a Friday night when the watering hole opens up again let's hope he doesn't read this thread and say you've got 10 minutes :lol: :beer: if that's the case I hope you're thirsty.

 

[Eldorado]

Thanks RM.There was no mention of a beer or anything.All good though,I was just happy to help out.

 

[Eldorado]

Had my first real hunt with the Nox600 today,found a 1953 penny, $6 in Goldies,about 15 cents in 1 and 2 cent pieces and this little badge which reads Defence Dept.Carnival 1918.From what I can gather it was a fundraising badge to raise money for the Australian Comforts Fund to send comforts to soldiers fighting in WW1 such as tobacco,magazines and clothing etc.There was a carnival held between 1st and 3rd of June 1918 hosted by the Defence Dept.Clothing Factory.The badge was made by Stokes.

 

[Sandta]

Thats an awesome find :Y:
I wonder what the significance of the bee/bug is

 

[happyenough]

Never seen one of those before sweet.

 

[Eldorado]

Sorry guys,I havent posted my finds here for a long time,I really dont get out as much as I would like to.Here is the results of a hunt only a couple of weeks ago.

Total finds.

I think this was a coin that was drilled out for a specific purpose.Cant make out any distinguishing marks though so it remains a mystery.Any ideas anyone?

A 1936 sterling sixpence.Found 5 meters from the car.

And 2 Sterling rings,also very close to the car.

One of the rings in situ.

I see you.

 

[Sandta]

Thats a great result for a well overdue outing :Y:
I can relate to not getting out much
Ye that coin is mystery item , hope someone knows... im curious

 

[Eldorado]

Thanks Sandta,it was a great hunt with a bit of variety of finds.Life just seems to get in the way sometimes when it comes to getting out so its great to have a hunt like this when you do get the chance.Really scratches the itch.

 

[Eldorado]

Little Eldorado and I got the bikes out today to get some exercise,I thought why not take the Equinox out as well.Had a swing at an old swimming hole on the river and scored a couple of silvers in the form of a 1921 Threepence,a 1947 Florin,a 1 cent brown bugger and a mystery brass item.Anyone got an idea what the brass item is?

 

[Sandta]

Looks like part of a lock clasp
Maybe off a fancy picnic basket

 

[Deepseeker]

Nice one Eldorado. Found in an old swimming hole is a dead give away. It's a brass latch from an early 1920's Oggle Goggle box.
Almost always found near water (the wood rotted away a long time ago), and sadly the brass latch and corner plates are all that are usually left to find of this once great piece of entertainment.