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When I was a schoolboy-many years ago, I learned that the British currency was based on the "Pound Sterling", but I was never sure what that meant. Later, when I got into metal detecting, I noticed that rings and jewelry in silver that I found were either marked "Sterling" or ".925' somewhere on the item Again, I wasn't sure what that meant. When I found my first (of three) hammered silver pennies last Fall (2011) near Colchester, I decided to look for more information on silver and learn to ...

This February I go on my 2d hunt in England. The 1st hunt I went on last October-November with Chicago Ron taught me a lot about what is required to be a successful TH'er in England. Hitting the fields 11-12 hours a day is taxing on the bod! I can only stress this point by saying, get in as much TH'ing as you can, before you go, to help build up your stamina. Review your detector settings as you will probably have to change some of them to adjust to the soil conditions there, and last but not least, ...

I have my first Colchester hunt coming up the end of March. Yesterday I got out with the local club. After 4 hours of detecting I had dug 125 targets which evidently falls pretty much in line with what may happen there. My advice today to all newbies heading for Colchester---- Get out everyday and detect or exercise bending etc. Today I am SORE which is something I have no desire to be on day two in Colchester. Besides- you could find something cool like the huge Peace Corps class ring I found. ...

Trying to get trip insurance for the upcoming March hunt. Checked out the site that was recommended but after putting in all the numbers, it came out to over $500. Could someone help me out here as to what is recommended coverage in detail and should it be the cost of the whole trip or just for the amount spent so far, deposit + flight + van rental? Don't want to wait too long as I sent the deposit in 2 months ago and paid for the flight 1 month ago. Thanks for any help!
Dave

Originally Posted by MinnesotaMindy

It's never too early to start planning!

Here is what I'm proposing, for now, for my barn hunts in 2012. TO HOLD A SPOT YOU MUST SEND CHRIS A NON-REFUNDABLE 500 POUND DEPOSIT. Note that at Birch, hunting till 9pm is always an option as the fields are so close to the lodging.

#1 Birch 10 DAY HUNT Feb 8-18th (We depart from SIXT at 9:30a.m. so flying in the day before is strongly recommended. Plan a departure flight to be after 12 noon in case of traffic delays getting

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