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Well done to the organizers of this event. It was run in a very effective and efficient way which we've all come to expect from you guys.

The down side was that despite during the briefing, the organizers asking everybody to re-fill there find holes, there are still people out there who refuse to do so,
as the enclosed image demonstrates.

 
Rubbish that had obviously been extracted, just thrown to the ground for another member of the rally to find!! To remove these items which every responsible detectorist
does out of courtesy to the land owner and other members of the event, takes just a few seconds!!

How can we be expected to convince land owners and farmers that were responsible people when we behave like this, showing little respect for the land were being given permission
to use.
Tonight on finishing a day detecting down West Wales we had a chat with the farmer and explained that we'd removed several large pieces of
iron off the fields so as not to damage his machinery when ploughing, and he was very appreciative of our efforts on his behalf.

Come on guys get your act together.

well said sir

I'm with you there, this does my head in. Pure lazyness. >:(
I have noticed that there are some detectorists dont have a finds bag even. Weekend Wanderers have the same problem and anyone who doesnt have a finds pouch/bag will not be allowed to detect. I'm all for it.
It's a shame as 99% of us play the game, but it's annoying that the 1% spoils it for everyone. Permission on farms is hard to come by, would be a shame to loose one because of a lazy few.
Without sounding like Victor Meldrew another point also worth mentioning is that a pet hate of most farmers is when it comes to climbing gates. I have to say I was unaware of it until it was pointed out to me a few years ago. ALWAYS climb a gate on the hinge side as presure from the other buggers up the gate. ;)
 

It's difficult from the photo to gauge how deep that is, and not much soil nearby.

I'm not saying it's right to leave it like that, but FAR more critical on pasture than a field that is going to be
turned over.

As Staterchaser says, I'm amazed how many have no where to put rubbish. A rubbish bag should be
mandatory. I use a peg bag (from washing line) on my belt. If you are not carrying something similar
where are you going to put it??

whilst i was on the cardiff east rally i dug my fair share of ointment tubes which i put in a deep pocket that i use for scrap finds but like several of you i was amazed by how many ointment tubes were left by the side of a covered hole,really was surprised when tectin going over a filled hole with stuff still in it  ;D ;D,,,,,now i know when a site aint producing a lot and youve found your 20th ointment tube of the day ,its easy to leave it where it is in frustration but just think about the guys behind you,theyve had enough digging rubbish as well. ;)   

this subject comes up all the time on D.W. over the years its been going , and as it is said before the rally starts to fill holes in and take the rubbish with you but there is always these people who just don't give a monkey's, i seen a few unfilled holes and the tubes left outside the hole and even left in the hole on saturday, and it will happen again as well.

I understand that there isn't much in the way of soil displaced here but that was the edited picture. In actual fact the person had dug two holes within yards of each other
and hadn't bothered to fill either. So, can you see this person being any different when it comes to pasture?

I think the idea of a finds bag being mandatory at these events is an excellent idea. Also, if someone is seen walking away from an unfilled hole or throwing rubbish to one side
they should be spoken to. I realize we don't want to create a 'big brother, type scenario for something we all enjoy but these couple of people will eventually get the rest of us a bad name
so we do have a stake in the way they behave.

Your correct, Kev.

However, it's down to the rally organisers to sort it out. I want a quiet life these days!  ;)

Has there been a rally report on the Cardiff East Event or have I missed it

Unfortunately you always get a bit of this no matter what rally you are on. Thankfully as a rule its not bad on DW rallies and its really up to everyone to say if they see someone leaving a gaping hole. If you are not comfortable saying to someone just let me or Rob know.

I personally don't carry a rubbish pouch, but rather use the leg pocket on my combats for all the rubbish. Always have as I find the less stuff I'm personally carrying the better. I normally head to the car park every two hours to check for finds photos and then empty the heavy pockets in my boot or Mikes bucket.

Neil

the people who dont bother to fill in their holes know that some fool will do it for them when they see it.....i'm afraid to say that i am one of those fools..... :-*......i just can't walk past an unfilled hole without filling it back in or picking up the left rubbish and doing what should have been done by the culprit......i dont want thanks...i just want to find the person/s responsible and get them thrown out !.....sorry for the rant.........byron