My 2011 Detecting Highlights - "Thanks" for the banner!
Well Folks, I didn't get out to detect this year as much as I normally do, but I was able to recover some nice relics and enjoyed one special event in the spring.
I was able to recover one banner find this year, and I want to thank all of you that voted it up there.
That piece was my Anson Mill’s belt plate from the American Indian War era (Circa 1881-1894). I had just started detecting this new spot when I dug it. I have not seen another one posted yet, so I'm pretty happy to have dug it.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,389652.html
I later made a display for it which I think turned out pretty nice.
Also this year I dug my second and third Walker Half dollars.
One was a 1918, and the other a 1944. It's a great feeling to see large silver staring back at you. 
Another recent recovery I just made in Nov. in which I was happy to dig was an "Electrician" badge from the Wake Forest Fire Dept. (WFFD). This badge will soon find a new home in the local museum with some other displays I have donated in previous years.
By far the biggest highlight of my year though was hosting the "The Relic Buddies 1st Annual Relic Roundup and Funfest" here in NC.
A lot of my Buds on Tnet have always stayed in touch by e-mail, but we had never actually met. All that changed in March when we got together to detect for a few days, and enjoyed some great food (and adult beverages), joking, and getting to know each other. Those that attended (pictured) were:Rob, Dickie, Floyd, Nana, Charlie, Ty, Mike, Bubba, and Andy. Also invited, but unable to attend the event were the world famous Tenn duo, Quindy and Dman (Doug). We had a great time and are like family now. 
In closing, I have up to this point always detected with my Mighty Tesoro Silver uMax, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It has been an outstanding machine.
I just recently purchased a new Tesoro Vaquero after my Buds busted on me to "step into the 21st century, and retire the Silver uMax to the Smithsonian".
I'm sure once I learn to use the new Vaquero, it will be a stellar year in 2012.
Thanks for looking & thanks for all of your support over the years,
MM
Well Folks, I didn't get out to detect this year as much as I normally do, but I was able to recover some nice relics and enjoyed one special event in the spring.
I was able to recover one banner find this year, and I want to thank all of you that voted it up there.
That piece was my Anson Mill’s belt plate from the American Indian War era (Circa 1881-1894). I had just started detecting this new spot when I dug it. I have not seen another one posted yet, so I'm pretty happy to have dug it.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,389652.html
I later made a display for it which I think turned out pretty nice.
Also this year I dug my second and third Walker Half dollars.
One was a 1918, and the other a 1944. It's a great feeling to see large silver staring back at you. Another recent recovery I just made in Nov. in which I was happy to dig was an "Electrician" badge from the Wake Forest Fire Dept. (WFFD). This badge will soon find a new home in the local museum with some other displays I have donated in previous years.
By far the biggest highlight of my year though was hosting the "The Relic Buddies 1st Annual Relic Roundup and Funfest" here in NC.
A lot of my Buds on Tnet have always stayed in touch by e-mail, but we had never actually met. All that changed in March when we got together to detect for a few days, and enjoyed some great food (and adult beverages), joking, and getting to know each other. Those that attended (pictured) were:Rob, Dickie, Floyd, Nana, Charlie, Ty, Mike, Bubba, and Andy. Also invited, but unable to attend the event were the world famous Tenn duo, Quindy and Dman (Doug). We had a great time and are like family now. In closing, I have up to this point always detected with my Mighty Tesoro Silver uMax, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It has been an outstanding machine.
I just recently purchased a new Tesoro Vaquero after my Buds busted on me to "step into the 21st century, and retire the Silver uMax to the Smithsonian".
I'm sure once I learn to use the new Vaquero, it will be a stellar year in 2012.
Thanks for looking & thanks for all of your support over the years,
MM
I must say that is one gnarly lookin group of people in that last photo 
Breezie
I'll carry Dman in a backpack if I have too. 
Hey does me & Floyd's favorite cashier still work at the Harris Tweeter? 
