Can't stay away !!!

I have now on two occasions basically quit metal detecting due to Rheumatoid Arthritis pain being too bad after detecting. I took up scuba diving recently because it is much easier on the joints since in the water there is very little impact on my joints. I got certified and have been on a few dives now and I am totally in love with diving. The problem is now that winter has set in, I have to drive several hours from my house to get to a scuba location where the water is not really cold !! The last time I gave up detecting, I basically sold all my equipment except for one detector that I sold recently. I did not sell it to give up but to get a new start in this hobby with different goals. I enjoyed going on all day hunts with buddies in search of the elusive silver coin. The problem is, I just cant do that anymore without alot of pain. So here is my new approach to metal detecting. My first objective was to think back on all the machines that I have owned in the past and make a decision on a lightweight, coin machine that will suit my new style of hunting. That decision was pretty easy because my favorite coin machine of all times has been the Troy Shadow X3 that weighs in at 2.2 pounds including battery. I found one in excellent condition on another classified with the 7" and 9" coil and made a deal on it. My second objective was to decide how I am going to approach this hobby getting maximum results from minimum effort. That decision was not that easy but my decision is that I am going to set a goal of having the best clad year that I have ever had. I know this goes against everything that you silver hounds (been there and done that) think but I gotta have a goal and a motivator. My plan is to hit local playgrounds (especially ones with wood chips) and schools for short hunts after work. I have always been the guy that enjoyed a good clad hunt and never was ashamed to post up a bunch of clad and to appreciate others that did the same. So get ready guys and girls because Jan 1st of 2015 Pescadore is going "CLAD CRAZY." Now my only other decision is where to set my clad count goal. If anyone has a reasonable suggestion, I would like to hear from you. Just be considerate and realize that I will probably only hunting an hour or so at a time 2-3 times per week.
Sorry for the long post but it's been a while !!!
Pesc