New metal detectors!!!

The day has arrived...
The new metal detectors are ours!
After weeks of comparison shopping across North American we finally made a deal with our local Dan's Dive Shop to pick-up all the equipment we were looking for.

Mary got her White's MXT (pictured right) metal detector with carrying case, headphones, detector cover and books.
This unit can distinquish between different type of metal so we can tell the difference between an American nickel, Canadian quarter, gold ring, pull tab or a rusty nail. It can also tell us the depth in inches we need to dig to get to the metal. (The Fisher 1280x only has a flashy light and a beeping sound).


I got a Bulls-eye pin pointer. This handheld unit indicates the exact cubic inch of dirt the metal is located in. This will be invaluable to the person who is digging to reduce ground area disturbed. The digging can hand blistering work in hard, rocky soil. With this tool, the digger doesn't need to call the detector back from scouting to verify location of the target.


I also got a new hand shovel and a scoop. The hand showel has a sharpened tip and a serrated edge for cutting through roots. The scoop will be used on sand loose dirt and mud to sift for items larger than a dime.
The scoop is perfect for the beach whether in the water or on the shore.

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES... OUR FIRST FINDS WITH THE NEW DETECTOR!!!

We went to my sisters for dinner. My neice and nephew were excited to see the new metal detector. We went to a soccer field behind my sisters house to try it out. We were able to find a looney and four pennies in very little time. With the detailed display we were able to walk past all the foil wrappers, iron nails and other junk metal. The earth was extremely hard but the new shovel was up to the task. Though it grew dark the kids (Mary included) didn't want to give-up looking for MONEY!!!!

Mary wants to go out again tomorrow which means you can look forward to another blog detailing our finds.