School Yard Produces During March Break

The kids are out of school for the week, and the school yards are sitting empty. Better still, the temperatures have been soaring - up over 15C most days for the past week. Sunday was no exception, with my dashboard thermometer reading 18C as I headed to the neighborhood school.

The recent rains had turned the middle of the back field muddy, so I concentrated on the top end of the field. Found the usual pulltabs and crushed cans that plague these older schools, but I also managed to sneak a few interesting and aged tidbits from this well-hunted ground.




First I dug up that brass/bronze tack hammer. At least thats what I think it is? It is a solid piece of metal. Crushed pennies are always fun finds, and this one declares "I BROKE THE BANK IN LAS VEGAS" so I guess I struck it rich on this hunt afterall.

I also found my first rings of the year. The junk ring has a pretty blue stone, and certainly caught my attention as it was pulled from the dirt plug ... but the jewel of the day is certainly the little silver ring.

A Bell Telephone Sterling Silver ladies ring from 1943. My first dated ring, and it isn't even a school ring.

You never know what these school yards are going to yield.

1st of March = 1st Silver of the Year

Had time for a short hunt this afternoon. With the lack of wind, the temperature of 3C was bearable. Found a handful of clad, for a total of $1.63.

Before I finished off, I decided to detect along the old boulevard area that led into the park. Only one signal, but it was a nice one.

My first silver USA quarter, and my first silver of 2012.

Bring on spring!

Weather Beginning to Look Like Spring

Well, just checked out the weather forcast for the next week. Looks like it might be spring like, with a good chance of some detecting. Stay tuned for the coming season of metal detecting adventures.