I started the weekend off meeting up with CaptainSilver and broncosfan to do some beach detecting. Bruce was kind enough to give me a lesson on the Excal and needless to say, I'm 100% convinced on buying a dedicated salt machine now. The rain chased us away unfortunately but it was badly needed. That led to yesterday. I had permission to detect the 3rd oldest house in town but put it on the back burner due to dry soil conditions. I was told 3 people have been here before me. Yesterday was the day and although still VERY dry despite the rain, I picked through TONS of trash and iron and managed to pluck 6 silvers from the desert like conditions. I started with the big 11" coil but quickly realized I needed the 9" in all the trash and iron. This is where the Deus really shines. While I had visions of capped bust coins, etc, I'm certain they are there, just hiding in the deep stuff waiting for a good rain. My previous record was 5 silvers in a day so yesterday was a success. The buff was a 1934 in good shape. Mercs were 1943-D and 1941. Roseys were 1946 and 1949, Washington was a 44-s and the War nickel was a 1944-P. I thought I might pull off a nickel or dime trifecta but it wasn't to be. Silvers 41-46 on the year and back on pace to beat last years 50 silvers.