3 frozen holes, 1 wheatie, 1 lincoln, 1 Merc, 1 tired digger

[Scrappy]

Dug three signals today which took 40 minutes. The Lincoln was 4" down and the ground frozen to about 3". The wheatie was a '45D down 5" and the ground was frozen down 4". The Merc was down 7" and the ground was frozen the entire way. Go figure. I dug 3, and was tired and out of time. I am a very strong dude and my arms are tired.

Cheers and beers

 

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[WHADIFIND]

Well, we do what we must. If the ground is frozen and we HAVE to dig SOMETHING up!
We just have to expect the work. Bet you didn't dig any pulltabs. LOL

Still, there are conditions where the ground isn't frozen. Just have to work to figure them out and then work
to get there. For me? I'd rather do that work.

Congrats on the silver!

 

[Cross Potent]

Youre a trooper. Dont know why but round here cut over soybean fields dont freeze unless we get 10 degree weather for a week. My yard is frozen in spots but my high soybean fields are good to hunt.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratulations on the very fine coin recoveries. I am going to the beach this weekend to work the transition area. I will assume that this area will be fairly easy to dig.

 

[WHADIFIND]

Congratulations on the very fine coin recoveries. I am going to the beach this weekend to work the transition area. I will assume that this area will be fairly easy to dig.

I was thinking of trying that as well, but not for a month or so. Still too cold for me! LOL

What part of the ocean are you planning on trying? I'd like to try Miami beach.

Do you have any trouble using the AT-Pro around salt water?

 

[Scrappy]

I found another dime on the 13th and swore that was it until the thaw. Then today rolls around and I couldn't resist. Today I figured on a site where I have hit numerous silvers, knew the depth of the old stuff, and needed a fine combing...

That said I am not going hunting until the thaw!!!!

Happy hunting and thanks for the replies.... There a lot of neat stuff found in the last two days on the forum!

 

[dirtlooter]

the dirt keeps calling, even when it is frozen! I can resist now, the mind is willing but the body says no way Jose!

 

[Ahab8]

Good job buddy! I can't even begin to dig a hole

 

[Scrappy]

Good job buddy! I can't even begin to dig a hole

Abe, my abs, traps and lats are sore. I say forget the gym and dig frozen dirt!

Winter MD workout burn!

Thanks Abe.

 

[Ahab8]

Abe, my abs, traps and lats are sore. I say forget the gym and dig frozen dirt!

Winter MD workout burn!

Thanks Abe.

Oh I wish man. It has been so damn cold here. -20 windchill last night. I'm hoping February isn't quite as cold. I'd kill for some 30s

 

[WHADIFIND]

I got an idea!

It's still good to get out and take a "walk" every once in a while. So, why not
just go along and mark every "silver" hit with a pull tab just frozen to the surface?

Then, in the Springtime, we can just go merrily over our spots and dig up nothing but silver
and pull tabs! Whatcha think!?!?

 

[Scrappy]

I got an idea! It's still good to get out and take a "walk" every once in a while. So, why not just go along and mark every "silver" hit with a pull tab just frozen to the surface? Then, in the Springtime, we can just go merrily over our spots and dig up nothing but silver and pull tabs! Whatcha think!?!?

That's not a bad idea. I marked a half dollar hit last winter and was crawling out of my socks by the time spring rolled around. Turned out to be a false iron.

But hey, I may just use your idea

 

[WHADIFIND]

That's not a bad idea. I marked a half dollar hit last winter and was crawling out of my socks by the time spring rolled around. Turned out to be a false iron.

But hey, I may just use your idea

That's GREAT! Just let me know where you hunted, in case you can't get out this Spring, ok?

 

[pepperj]

A hard battle won for the silver.

 

[JrMack]

Its 2 degrees here now; went yesterday in yard dug an old rusted can, 2 pull tabs and a pour spout from a salt container!!!!!!!!! 5-6" frostline-had to use the big pick;took 2 hrs--guess l'll head to the woods today for while and lug that pick axe again but it wont be so bad under the leaves

 

[park pirate]

But ya got silver that makes it worth the time...

 

[NJ Garrett]

Kudos to you for digging 7" down! That's insane. I went out today but didn't even pull out the detector. I just tried to penetrate the earth with my Lesche and hardly scratched the surface.

Going to try the Jersey shore on Monday.

Kev

 

[Scrappy]

Kudos to you for digging 7" down! That's insane. I went out today but didn't even pull out the detector. I just tried to penetrate the earth with my Lesche and hardly scratched the surface. Going to try the Jersey shore on Monday. Kev

Yeah, I was desperate. I got your PM, I'll let you know where I'd go.

 

[treblehunter]

Well worth the effort, nice work!