1 ... Since upgrading to the MineLab Safari, I have been having problems with muscular pains and soreness in the upper right arm and shoulder; so I eventually contemplated buying a metal detecting bungee to see if it would alleviate the problem. Following replies from other forum members and checking the prices of a number of producers; I eventually decided to purchase my bungee from Roy on eBay. It was listed as "Roy's metal detecting bungee harness (Delux)" and priced at £20, including delivery. At £20, I was well impressed by the well made bungee at an economical price and it was one of the fastest deliveries that I have had in recent years.
Due to an over-site on my part; I had to contact Roy to discuss a modification to the harness belt. By return of post, I received a second bungee that resolved my problem and Roy declined the return of the original bungee and sugested that I should perhaps pass the first bungee on to a fellow detectorist.
So, at the moment, I have a bungee still waiting to be used and tested and one bungee looking for a good home!
2 ... Took my brand new Spear & Jackson border spade into a new field on Tuesday morning and was stunned when it resisted being driven through a tough layer of grass and weeds. Even stomping on it with all my weight only just managed to drive the spade through the growth and into the earth beneath. Got the angle grinder out today and cut the spade blade to a "V" shape and then honed the edge to a razor sharpness. Should do the business next time out!
3 ... Last year, following a beach find and recovery, I had contacts with a number of Maritime Archaeological Organisations and the "Receiver of Wreck". Each organisation required accurate map references for the said find so I eventually decided to use the money that I would have used to attend Saturday's rally and invest it in a Garmin Etrex10. I suppose that I could have downloaded a gps program for my mobile, but I believe the accuracy of such systems can be well out.........depending on which phone you are using.