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Title: A free man at last. Post by: black adder 5 on August 10, 2013, 05:59:44 PM Just wanted to say hi to everyone, finally retired after 52 hard working years and decided it's time for ME now ;D. Now that i have free time I have decided to take up metal detecting (did a small amount years ago and enjoyed it) I am looking for advice from some off you more experienced folk please.
I have printed out a permit for detecting on Crown Estate property, does this mean that i can go on most beaches? I see that Pendine beach belongs to the MOD so is out of bounds, I'm looking for somewhere fairly quiet in Carmarthenshire to practice a bit before i go on to bigger things (a bit scared off looking like a fool until I get some experience). I have purchased a Garrett 250 Ace as it seems to have some good reviews and hopefully this will serve me well, any advice will be gladly taken. Thanks everyone, have a good weekend. Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: Val Beechey on August 10, 2013, 06:13:48 PM Welcome black adder. Isn't it a wonderful feeling.
There was a post a few days ago about beaches but it's easier to post my bit again. Officially Pendine and the next beach to it are out of bounds but no one will bother you if you stick to the one side. Have a look, pici attached. Val Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: black adder 5 on August 10, 2013, 06:29:47 PM Thanks Val, yes it is a good feeling, my wife and i are looking forward to some time together, plus our Westie who will enjoy any trip we make.
Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: Chef Geoff on August 10, 2013, 07:08:16 PM Welcome to DW BA and may you have some great finds ;)
Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: celticspikey on August 10, 2013, 08:06:55 PM Just wanted to say hi to everyone, finally retired after 52 hard working years and decided it's time for ME now ;D. Now that i have free time I have decided to take up metal detecting (did a small amount years ago and enjoyed it) I am looking for advice from some off you more experienced folk please. Hi black adder you couldn't have picked a better hobby, :D enjoy and may the gold rise from the depths of the beaches ::) ;) ;) ;) but beware leave some for the rest of usI have printed out a permit for detecting on Crown Estate property, does this mean that i can go on most beaches? I see that Pendine beach belongs to the MOD so is out of bounds, I'm looking for somewhere fairly quiet in Carmarthenshire to practice a bit before i go on to bigger things (a bit scared off looking like a fool until I get some experience). I have purchased a Garrett 250 Ace as it seems to have some good reviews and hopefully this will serve me well, any advice will be gladly taken. Thanks everyone, have a good weekend. Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: dances with badgers on August 10, 2013, 08:52:11 PM welcome aboard and catch you on the beach ;)
Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: congerman on August 10, 2013, 10:57:21 PM welcome to the forum good luck ;)
Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: Christoph1945 on August 11, 2013, 04:31:00 AM Good morning BA,
welcome aboard and welcome to the world of the retired. :) Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: Richie sixpence on August 11, 2013, 10:12:10 AM Welcome black adder I will look forward to seeing your finds on here mate. We all have felt a little nervous first time out but generally you usually find joe public curious to what you are finding ;). You will soon loose that nervous feeling.
Happy hunting Richie :) Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: alun on August 11, 2013, 04:14:17 PM Welcome Black Adder your in the right place for good advice from experienced guys and gals in here.
Your Garrett will do well on dry sand, but may struggle on wet sand, does not like the salt. But after all said and done winkles out the finds in land really well. Good luck and happy retirement. ;) Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: Iornmonkey5 on August 11, 2013, 06:05:42 PM Still nine years to go before I retire,
Happy detectoring black adder, good luck on the beaches.. Welcome to the forum. im5 :) Title: Re: A free man at last. Post by: brisad on August 12, 2013, 05:01:23 PM Hi BA I am the same! went out with new muchocheapo detector on wet sand for about 10 minutes was asked what I found and the only find I had was an iron pipe!
Just bought a Garret ace 250 and waiting until it arrives then off to find my fortune in gold and live the life I have dreamed of ;D welcome aboard the peeps have been great with me! Happy hunting |