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Title: Hello Post by: Bluepuffin on January 09, 2012, 08:49:03 AM Hi
I'm new to the forum - my husband gave me a metal detector for Christmas after I'd joked about getting one for a few years ! I'm from the Bridgend area in South Wales so have plenty of coast at my toes but just wondered if anyone could give me any tips for my first few searches please ::) I've downloaded my permit for foreshore searching but wondered what permissions we need for other areas. There's an old POW camp not far from me but guess that is a no no as it's owned by the council I think, or are they approachable? Many thanks for a great site and I look forward to getting to know you all. Alison Title: Re: Hello Post by: Zeus (Joel) on January 09, 2012, 08:56:52 AM Hi and welcome to the forum. What detector did he get you ?
Title: Re: Hello Post by: DEADLOCK on January 09, 2012, 09:06:30 AM Welcome Alison you have picked great site. im sure questions will be answered what kind of detector do you have.
Al Title: Re: Hello Post by: Bluepuffin on January 09, 2012, 09:08:47 AM Thanks for the welcome.
I've got a Garret Ace 150 - Title: Re: Hello Post by: Zeus (Joel) on January 09, 2012, 09:30:11 AM nice starter machine. Will do ok on the dry sand just put it on Jewerly mode and set sensitivity down 2 notchs from the top.
and go slow Title: Re: Hello Post by: Val Beechey on January 09, 2012, 09:53:36 AM Hi Alison, welcome to the site. Nice to see another lady taking up the hobby.
Usually lots of support and help if needed. Just shout. Val Title: Re: Hello Post by: ysbytymike on January 09, 2012, 12:41:24 PM Welcome Alison.
Councils are not always the villains their portrayed to be. I've found them to be quite helpful on several occasions. I know the old POW camp your referring to quite well, as I used to photograph car rallies using the site as special stages in the distant past. I'm sure there would be some interesting finds there if you can gain permission. Title: Re: Hello Post by: rjm on January 09, 2012, 12:41:47 PM Welcome to the site, Alison. Probably best to join a club and come on a rally. That way you can get some tips and see what others are finding which will spur you on when you are just finding ring pulls, which happens to us all at times! ;D Title: Re: Hello Post by: Mrs Steptoe on January 09, 2012, 12:43:17 PM Welcome on board,Alison and I hope you enjoy your new hobby.I started just over a year ago with a borrowed Garret 150 and had lots of finds including a gold coin. I was instantly hooked,but of course then it leads to buying a pro-pointer,better machine,earphones,leaving Hubby at home while you go out foraging and on rallies....Be warned!
Don't be afraid to ask for permission to detect-they can only say 'no' and we ladies can have the advantage when it comes to sweet- talking crusty old farmers. Detect slow and low and have lots of patience and optimism. Looking forward to seeing your finds posted on here soon. Best of Luck--Mrs.S. Title: Re: Hello Post by: Bluepuffin on January 09, 2012, 01:07:36 PM ;D
Thank you for the great welcome - can't wait to get cracking now :o Title: Re: Hello Post by: Roman (Ray) on January 09, 2012, 01:11:33 PM wellcome to the forum alison.
ray. Title: Re: Hello Post by: TheLoveDoc on January 09, 2012, 04:02:47 PM Hiya Alison..... im just up the road in Maesteg , Welcome to dw.com. :)
Title: Re: Hello Post by: Passingclod(Andrew) on January 09, 2012, 06:39:36 PM Hello
Im not that far from you at Kenfig Hill and try to get out as much I can ,work and weather permitting.Might be difficult to get permission on the POW site but would be interesting to get there before its developed. Cheers Andrew Title: Re: Hello Post by: dances with badgers on January 09, 2012, 07:13:37 PM welcome to the forum alison,be warned though detcting will take over your life. :o mike
Title: Re: Hello Post by: buttons3366 on January 28, 2012, 07:37:13 PM hi alison
i am new to metal detecting and I live quite near to you. My husband also bought me a detecter for christmas as I have always wanted one, but I must admit I know nothing about metal detecting so would be grateful for any advise from members. buttons3366 Title: Re: Hello Post by: bymatt666 (byron) on January 28, 2012, 10:14:23 PM welcome to the forum blue puffin and buttons3366..... ;)....my advice is join a club and you will get all the tips you need, and land to detect on...... ;).......nearest clubs to you are R.A.R.E. ( rhondda club)..and cardiff scan club.......details can be found in the club section on this site......good luck both and happy hunting........ ;D......byron
Title: Re: Hello Post by: buttons3366 on January 29, 2012, 09:47:45 PM thanks byron
I have joined the detecting club trying to pick up tips on detecting, would be grateful for any advise thanks buttons Title: Re: Hello Post by: bymatt666 (byron) on January 30, 2012, 03:45:54 PM hiya buttons....which club have you joined ? if you give us your make and model of detector i'm sure you will get loads of advice on settings etc.....my only advice for now is......swing slow and low ..... ;).......good luck......byron
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