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Any local detectorists wanna help out with a school search?

expat		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 8:35:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		I have permission to hunt on a local school playing field. I obtained this permission around a year ago and have searched there probably around ten or twelve times, never with huge success but it always produces a silver for me. The biggest silver from it has been a florin but it has also given up many shillings and six or seven rings, as well as heaps of spendable cash. No great returns but its very near home and handy. I had a call from the groundsman yesterday requesting my help.Some nice chap had been having fun burying kitchen forks of all things just below the grass surface, prongs up, to somehow cause damage to any unsuspecting rugby player who happens to be sliding over them. These have only been found on the two rugby pitches there, but in sufficient numbers to suspect some weird malicious intent. A recent game was called off while the area was searched eyes only (and thereby locating a couple more!) but they are of course worried about those they couldnt find. If of course there are any. I said I would help of course and intend to have a look this Saturday, but should anybody want to join me it would of course be a great help as well as a great advert for our hobby to see a few like minded helpers. And of course, you could well hit a silver or two if you're lucky. If you feel you can help, give me a ring or text 0220769026. It is a fair way out (Rangiora) but who knows what 's lying there ready to find?
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Foiled again		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 8:42:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 861 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 459 times Was thanked: 251 time(s) in 192 post(s)		That a good win-win! As you know I'd be keen as alas work beckons on sat. Grrr lol. Hope ya clean the fields up both ways!
		There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!

oroplata		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 8:49:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		I'm keen, but would probably have to score a ride out to Rangiora with someone.
		WWW

Kiwi218		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:08:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 2/01/2013(UTC) Posts: 39 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 2 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I will be in what time you heading out. Oroplate happy to give you a lift if you want

oroplata		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:17:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Thanks! I've got permission from the boss, so it's "green for go".
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expat		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:23:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		Thats great lads, thanks so much for the help. The caretaker is going to be hovering around and will be thrilled to see a few guys helping out. I hope you find something as well to justify your efforts.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Kiwi218		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 9:34:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 2/01/2013(UTC) Posts: 39 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 2 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)		What street is the school on and what time are you going to be there

expat		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:00:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		The school is Rangiora High School on East Belt, Rangiora. I will probably be there at around 9 ish or whenever suits anybody.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Kiwi218		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:08:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 2/01/2013(UTC) Posts: 39 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 2 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Sounds good with me see you then

expat		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:11:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		Thank you, I look forward to hooking up with you kiwi.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 27 March 2013 10:31:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		dam wish i could be there,would love to help...goodluck guys
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

expat		Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 5:42:37 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		Originally Posted by: nzpoohbear40 dam wish i could be there,would love to help...goodluck guys It was your choice to abandon us Chris. ;-D
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

oroplata		Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 1:53:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Originally Posted by: expat Thats great lads, thanks so much for the help. The caretaker is going to be hovering around and will be thrilled to see a few guys helping out. I hope you find something as well to justify your efforts. Hopefully it stays out of the news, to discourage copycat behaviour. But if it does make the news, it will be positive PR for us.
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coinnut		Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 4:02:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 15/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 324 Thanks: 81 times Was thanked: 148 time(s) in 100 post(s)		Luv to tag along but alas trains need to be loaded haha have fun
		Fisher F70 + X-Pointer

Ash_T		Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 9:07:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 17/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 219 Location: Nth Canterbury Thanks: 138 times Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 25 post(s)		Keen to tag along too :) Definitely a great chance to show the community that we aren't just out to wreck playing surfaces / parks etc. Media coverage, or at the least a few pics and a story sent in, could work for the better of our hobby. When did they keep bad things off the news that could influence others? .. Errr never ! (eg: My #1 hate : Tagging - Look at all the coverage that's had on the news, and how the little f#$%ers revel in it - seeing their tags on the news.)
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expat		Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 9:24:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		Excellent news, look forward to seeing you there Ash.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

chrischch		Posted : Thursday, 28 March 2013 11:35:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 811 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 192 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 104 post(s)		I shall know closer to the time if I can make it. Depends if I can make the mrs give me a ride out but will try my best if it's a nice day.
		Fisher Goldbug Pro, Fisher F2, Garrett Propointer.

expat		Posted : Friday, 29 March 2013 7:26:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		That would be great, would love to put a face to the name Chris.
		My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.

Metal Mikey		Posted : Friday, 29 March 2013 12:06:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 29/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 120 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 22 time(s) in 18 post(s)		I think we might need a bigger school! Might see you simon but im going to a social music event on the peninsula and intend to take the F4. Its in an area thats stems from 1840s. Cheers Mike.

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Saturday, 30 March 2013 11:26:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		wow that old..good luck with your hunt mike
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

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