amc rulz
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In this day and age, that much silver is amazing. Big congrats!
I Made It. Big Hunts Take Me Over 400 FTY
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E-TRAC-OHIO
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Congrats on an epic season ! 
jack&jill
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Very nice and kind words Jerry, thank you. If I was to hold a seminar it would for the support team. AirforceMike, Dewsweeper and IDX Monster. Those are the big boys, as each of them contributed to the success of this year. As for the CTX, in my opinion it is the finest Silver machine available to the common public. This machine justs offers so much. After four years and almost 850 Silver Coins with this machine it amazes me still and there is so much more that its capable of.
Thank you Trapper. Its not the battle we fight but the end we seek. Somebody said that once I think.An amazing year for sure.I appreciate you support on my trip through it. A adventure I will not forget.OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! Way to go. I knew you could do it. Congratulations.
Thank you for the kind reply. Jealous, well Salt don't be. The amount of hunts and the accumulation of hours. Some harsh conditions and the sacrifice of other activities has to be weighed. It is a amazing number no doubt. While these results and memories I will always cherish I will not travel this road twice. TrapperAwesome!!! Big congrats to you, Im officially jealous
jack&jill
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John thank you for your reply, it is appreciated.Congrats Trapper
Thank you Haldean. Your very right about these guys up here. They are are hearty and dedicate group. None of them are afraid of effort it takes to find some success.
Thanks Jason. I know you can appreciate the commitment it takes to put up big numbers, as you have been there. The other guy "Dan" is in a league of his own and I love to one day get out with you two and share a adventure or two. Thank you for the support that you have given in following the reports this year.
I will do my best Brian to answer you questions. Children yes, 4 boys and a girl. All are over the age of 30. None with any interest in Metal detecting.
I averaged almost five hunts a week starting February 25th and logged over 500 hours by the end of July then I stopped keeping track. The time, I retired! How did I find so much. That started last year December when the decision was made to retire in Feb. I started by going over the sites I found some Silver success in the past, made a list of them and then researched and added a lot more older sites. I followed up by getting permissions on over 30 locations before I swung the detector. While I did not dig Silver on every site i hunted this year, every site had the history and capability to hold Silver. It was my job to put the coil over it. Trapper
Silver_Seeker
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I will do my best Brian to answer you questions. Children yes, 4 boys and a girl. All are over the age of 30. None with any interest in Metal detecting.
I averaged almost five hunts a week starting February 25th and logged over 500 hours by the end of July then I stopped keeping track. The time, I retired! How did I find so much. That started last year December when the decision was made to retire in Feb. I started by going over the sites I found some Silver success in the past, made a list of them and then researched and added a lot more older sites. I followed up by getting permissions on over 30 locations before I swung the detector. While I did not dig Silver on every site i hunted this year, every site had the history and capability to hold Silver. It was my job to put the coil over it. Trapper[/QUOTE]
OK, that makes sense, 500 hours by July
I'd have to check but I doubt I've got 500 hours in my career...
My kids are 6 and 1 so the best I can hope for is to get in a few hours every other weekend, maybe squeeze in a quick after work hunt when the sun isn't going down a 4:30.
Man, I can't wait to retire and hunt more. June of 2033 here we come
I averaged almost five hunts a week starting February 25th and logged over 500 hours by the end of July then I stopped keeping track. The time, I retired! How did I find so much. That started last year December when the decision was made to retire in Feb. I started by going over the sites I found some Silver success in the past, made a list of them and then researched and added a lot more older sites. I followed up by getting permissions on over 30 locations before I swung the detector. While I did not dig Silver on every site i hunted this year, every site had the history and capability to hold Silver. It was my job to put the coil over it. Trapper[/QUOTE]
OK, that makes sense, 500 hours by July
I'd have to check but I doubt I've got 500 hours in my career...My kids are 6 and 1 so the best I can hope for is to get in a few hours every other weekend, maybe squeeze in a quick after work hunt when the sun isn't going down a 4:30.
Man, I can't wait to retire and hunt more. June of 2033 here we come
DIGGER27
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Well, congrats on hitting the goal...I have set them in the past and not much better in life than setting goals and then succeeding.
GroundSweeper
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Incredible work man. Super Congrats on the amazing hunting!
off the iron
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Congrats Jack, 400 is an unreal number!
Jamflicker
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woodbutcher
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Congrats on the milestone 400 trapper, that’s a lot of silver! What do you do with it all,you’ll need a brinks truck after a few years of that kind of a haul.Definatly a great way to end the year.
jack&jill
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Thanks Zee, I appreciate your replies. An Amazing year, I totally agree.
Thank you Saoirse.
Appreciate your reply Jeremy. When you reflect the season in amount of plugs dug I get exhausted. But you are right about the many hours and effort. Trapper
jack&jill
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Thank you Digger for those very nice comments. To say things went my way this year is a understatement.
Thank you Doc as your reply is appreciated. 10 or a hundred, it only matters to achieve the goal and that is success.Congratulations on a fantastic year ! I need to find two more silvers for my goal of ten .I'm keeping my eye open a spot that has a lot of potential but it's totally blanketed with knee deep Ivy and hellatious roots . The last time they cleared a smaller , similar spot there it paid off well .Keep up the good work !
Thanks Ynnek for your reply. I'm was very lucky as everything fell right for me.
Some very kind words Wolf, thank you. I don't think that I could do it again as I think the grounds have been depleted greatly. Not only by me but the three guys I hunt with. Each of them hit the century mark also. Trapper
Congrats, Trapper!
I always love reading your posts and I look forward to your future ones.
It has been an amazing year for you, thanks for sharing it with us!
jack&jill
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Never thought of or seen the coalition before Kevin but it is there.
Thank you OBN. I appreciate your reply as you have been there and done that before.
Thanks Toasted, your response is appreciated.:dgginahole:
Thank you Jerry. You may not have but I had doubts right up until last Sundays outing with IDX Monster and Whats buried. Getting onto that site really opened the door. Trapper
jack&jill
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Thank you Matt. To say I have a passion for the shine would alas be true. Sprinkle in a little history and I am emphatic.
Very kind words Jim, thank you. I added four more today in a hunt with AirForceMike. He hit 100 Silver coins today FTY. In my end of year report I will picture all the finds and break it down. The only numbers I know at this time is I dug 11 Silver Half Dollars. 1 Seated, 2 Barbers, 4 Walkers, 3 Big Ben's and a"64" Kennedy.
I know I'm ancient Marco, but only in age (68), I can still move, maybe a tad bit slower than my youth. I'm pretty lucky though, the guys I hunt with are a lot younger than me so I only have to tie one anchor to my tail so the can keep up. Oh you ever get this way you would be welcomed. TrapperSo according to what I'm reading, you're over 80 years old?
That takes your already stratospheric accomplishment to a whole nother level.
I'd give you three cheers, but that's not even close to enough...
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Big Treble
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Amazing, congrats sir that is one $#Ă·* of a year and I'm sure was due to your hard work, tenacity and skillset.
Again, we are not worthy, lol
Again, we are not worthy, lol
Foragist
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Congratulations! 
ALRIGHTY THEN! Four hundred silver coins in one year is a monumental level to reach. You smashed it, and kept on going! I would not doubt you get a few more before the ball drops.
I just gotta get down there some time to hunt with you boys. I will likely do a road trip for a few days next spring.
ALRIGHTY THEN! Four hundred silver coins in one year is a monumental level to reach. You smashed it, and kept on going! I would not doubt you get a few more before the ball drops. I just gotta get down there some time to hunt with you boys. I will likely do a road trip for a few days next spring.
My mistake Trapper, I thought someone had mentioned somewhere that you were an octogenarian.
Also I very much appreciate your generous offer to join you if I'm ever in your area. That would be a lot of fun and a major educational opportunity. Kind of like playing ball with Babe Ruth or maybe robbing a bank with Willie Sutton. Anytime I'm anywhere near the People's Republic of Wisconsin, I'd be honored to take you up on it!
Also I very much appreciate your generous offer to join you if I'm ever in your area. That would be a lot of fun and a major educational opportunity. Kind of like playing ball with Babe Ruth or maybe robbing a bank with Willie Sutton. Anytime I'm anywhere near the People's Republic of Wisconsin, I'd be honored to take you up on it!
sandgroper
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Well done, you've had one hell of a year! 400 silvers is mind-blowing, good luck with next year and hopefully you'll get just as many! 
jack&jill
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Appreciate your reply Amc Rulz. Being retired and having a lot more free time my original plan was just to best my personal record of 232 Silver Coins. Things went much better than expected and on Sept 16th I passed the 300th level. Still I did not think reaching 400 would be possible. Some very late season breaks opened the gates. After yesterday's outing the count is now 408
Thank you E-trac, not only for this response but for the support throughout the year. It was very much appreciated. TrapperCongrats on an epic season !
