DetectingWales.com rally Number Fourteen - Chepstow - Feb 21st 2010

[Kev]

just hope this never happens again then for the rest of the true DETECTINGWALES.COM MEMBERS.

[proconsul]

Thanks for everyone's concern about the 'non payers'. I've had a word with Rob and the head count he did matched the number who paid. So the 'non-payers' probably caught up with me at a later stage to pay their share. But it's nice to know people care.

With a bit of luck Neil will be at the next rally and we'll get back to ticking people off the list as we normally do.

Geoff

[Salty (Karl) Cardiff Scan Club]

Well despite the odds being stacked against me from the start (i couldn't find the site, what chance did i have of finding stuff under the field if i couldn't even find the field Lol )
I had a nice day out, met some new people who i'm embarrassed to say i don't know who they all were Perhaps we should have an updated mugshots?
Despite finding little to nothing (luck abandoned me yesterday) it was a lovely site with stunning views, Thanks Rob.
I got to see some lovely finds, well done all.

If its true that some people never paid, then shame on you I'm a great believer in Carma, rest assured your just deserts will seek you out.

All I'll say is, just because they never paid when observed, they may have paid later? i guess we'll never know for sure.

Perhaps Geoff could issue a Number on a bit of Card, say 5" square when you pay, to be pinned to you whilst you detect, that should be visible to all that you've paid, You could write your DW handle on it too, so we all know who were talking to in the field? i know we get a little sticker, but they fall off, i stuck mine straight on my flask with the others anyway.
Salty

[Salty (Karl) Cardiff Scan Club]

I posted the above whilst Geoff posted his so ignore any non relevant bits
salty

[handyman [Alan}]

LOL Karl

i just got an image of you walking round a field with a flask around your neck

[Debbie]

Handyman - I'm suprised Salty doesn't do that now - have you seen how much gear he has strapped around his body    The flask must be the only thing he doesn't carry around  

Salty - just leave room on your shoulders to carry Brew when he gets tired  
Deb

[Salty (Karl) Cardiff Scan Club]

It never hurts to be prepared Deb , Though i think its time to stop carrying two extra battery packs when i get 14 hours out of the one in my E-trac I think i must be a bit paranoid about getting caught short  

I forgot, Yes i have bought a new little flask to take with me too i just forgot it Sunday

[Debbie]

I also get over a day on one charge - are you using the original pack and charger that came with the e-trac Karl ?

[waltonbasinman]

Well done to everyone on another productive day. Some more nice hammered and and artefacts. My favorite is the little pendant with the cross and the swirl decor. Very nice. Took the decision at 07.30 on Sunday not to travel as we had a few inches of Snow and then it had froze on top. Forecast was Snow showers and though I knew the detecting area was OK I did not know how my jouney would pan out there and back. As it was it was the wrong decision as the Sun was out at 09.30 and it was all gone by lunch time. Spent the rest of the day cheesed off but hey maybe next time. Just had to many awful Snow trips this year where half hour drives have turned into 4 HOUR grinds. Hate the site of the stuff now. Any way well done all on a good day out and well done Rob on acquiring the farm.

[Salty (Karl) Cardiff Scan Club]

I also get over a day on one charge - are you using the original pack and charger that came with the e-trac Karl ?

No Debs, I use these they last forever, I keep the OEM pack for best 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fast-Charger-for-8-AA-AAA-batteries-8-x-AA2900mah_W0QQitemZ220343550931QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM?hash=item334d7fc3d3

You get 8 2900mA NiMh batteries included and you can charge from the car if your stuck (told you i was paranoid )
I've recommended these to a few people now, were all very happy with them

Salty

[Legacy Hunter]

Hi Debbie
How is the lady who cut her head? Alright now I hope. When I brought over my first aid kit I was just trying to help. In case there was something there that was useful. Such as a sterilised pad as you was holding tissues on I thought the pad would be alright but the man that was there said that he knew what he was doing?
Just trying to help.Again hope she is Ok.

Debs

[Legacy Hunter]

Hi
Tinman Paul I know KIwi was only joking so was I lol what I say is if people dont like me talking tough walk away it dont bother me I like to talk lol 
debs

[Debbie]

Hi Debs
Tyna is fine - thanks for offering the first aid kit.  I think I was in as much shock as Tyna was - I may not have been very coherent to you - my apologies    Steve is highly qualified in all things medical, so I had no worries at all in what he was doing.  Infact, I was sooooooooooo happy he was there.  The bleeding had stopped by the time we left in the afternoon.  Walking around took her mind of it (lierally  ) and she felt much better.
Thanks again for your offer.
Debbie

[Junkman]

Shouldn't this thread be moved into Rally Reports?

[nfl]

thakns for the rally yesterday, had a really good time,,didnt find much but it was fun aand the weather wernt bad either as for the people not paying i put my sticker on my se stem{was going to say shaft but sounds dodgy} the guy i came with got his sticker but i noticed half way through that it had fallen off his jacket so why not put the stickers on your stems,,half the time we are looking at whos got what so seems a good visable place to put it............thanks once again really good day when is the next 1 day rally,,,,,,,,,see you there.