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[JohnUK]

Do you find the use of so many different detector coils confusing?

Dave simply shrugged like a builder giving an estimate, inhaled deeply, pursed his lips so they resembled a cat's backside and slowly drawled, "Well, it all depends …”

Read more:
http://dtct.it/OW9nfR

 

[JohnUK]

The Gynecological Hammered Penny

The wise woman used an unusual ‘instrument’… so …
Best not lick that hammered penny when you find it,
because you don’t where it’s been!

http://dtct.it/RpKDOV

 

[JohnUK]

Detecting for Oil plus Karen Maitland

Use your adapted detector for another purpose – searching for oil + author Karen’s first blog post.

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/09/detecting-for-oil-plus-karen-maitland/

 

[JohnUK]

Just another bit of metal detecting rubbish?

On those days when you are unable to detect, it may well be useful to take a second look in the box where you’ve thrown all your ‘scrap’.

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/09/just-another-bit-of-metal-detecting-rubbish/#more-11641

 

[JohnUK]

The talking metal detector

Twenty years ago in 1992 Garrett brought out the innovative Grand Master Hunter CXIII, the world’s first talking metal detector. Alas, it never caught on … I wonder why?

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/09/the-talking-metal-detector/

 

[JohnUK]

The Mystery Mask
The Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds' Liaison Officers are often surprised and always delighted when the public hand in interesting but enigmatic items for identification. And so it was with Julie Cassidy, the Northamptonshire FLO, when she was handed an artefact discovered during renovation work in an old house near Daventry.

More Here: http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/09/the-mysterious-mask/

 

[JohnUK]

The English £2 Coin
Some interesting facts about the handsome coin standing on the shoulders of giants …

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/09/a-handsome-coin/

 

[JohnUK]

Detectorist Simon’s Rolex surprise

Watch this case and learn how the name was trademarked. Allegedly!
http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/10/rolex-surprise/

 

[MyrtleBeachGuy]

New (and unusual) use for a Garrett Pro-Pointer

Detectorist Tim Hollamby found that his versatile Garrett Pro-Pointer can be utilised for the most unusual tasks …

http://dtct.it/KMEC7d

Nice , loved the artical now another use for the scooper ?

 

[JohnUK]

Clickety Click ... and Dick Stout

An unusual find from the Thames foreshore was eventually identified by the UKDFD - with help from The Searcher magazine!

Dick Stout’s latest Blog Post is worth a look! Can you see a young Nigel Ingram (Regton). He hasn’t changed a bit!

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/10/clickety-click-and-dick-stout/

 

[JohnUK]

DETECT and stay well
More advice about looking after your health when engaged in the hobby of metal detecting …

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/10/detect-and-stay-well/

 

[JohnUK]

Flu and Pierced Gold Coins
Did you know that the UK Angel was such an iconic coin that many pubs were named after it? English Monopoly players should know that...

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/10/flu-and-pierced-gold-coins/

 

[JohnUK]

POW Camp

REPRISE:
Another look at the remarkable story about a POW camp found in a back garden in Southern England …

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/10/discovering-a-german-pow-camp-in-your-back-garden/

 

[JohnUK]

POW CAMP POST

John Radford (aka Hedgehunter) has added an interesting snippet on hard tack biscuits.
See my update.

http://dtct.it/WVjyUJ

 

[JohnUK]

A Metal Detectorist Caught Knapping

Have you got a black hole in your education?
Do stones and flints leave you cold?
Then roll along to John’s latest blog for some education … perhaps!

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/10/metal-detectorist-caught-knapping/

 

[JohnUK]

Metal Detecting Royal Memorabilia
Cashing in on the souvenirs of the sovereigns

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/10/metal-detecting-royal-memorabilia/

 

[JohnUK]

Time Team and Harlene Hair Restorer
Follicle challenged Alan Warner (aka QM) discovers a bottle stopper but laments the fact that the contents are missing!

http://dtct.it/U5hXXK

 

[JohnUK]

Every Detectorist needs a Joan
Take her with you at the weekend and see your good finds rocket.
Do YOU have a lucky charm or amulet?

http://dtct.it/U4sGrh

 

[JohnUK]

Flying With Your Metal Detector
Some general advice on travelling with your machine, but with particular reference to the XP Deus

http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2012/11/travelling-with-your-detector/

 

[TheCoilist]

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