I just found two pennies and a soda-can pull-tab with my new metal detector. Ask me anything!

[derby378]

:woohoo:

[Richardo]

1. You have a money machine!

Cash in the 401-K and head for Lake Charles!

[derby378]

2. Sounds like a plan!

"I'm gonna buy me a golden bladder!"

:toast: Clink! :toast:

[Call Me Wesley]

3. Woohoo!

Next stop: Jimmy Hoffa's wrist watch! :woohoo:

[Kickin_Donkey]

4. What year were the pennies?

[derby378]

6. Not very old

One of them is from 2001. The other is so badly corroded that the date has worn off.

That wouldn't happen so easily with the old copper pennies.

Still, it's a start.

[Book Lover]

5. Serious question:

If you find a valuable initialed ring, will you make on effort to reunite it with its owner?

[derby378]

9. If I find one, I'll try...

I know the sentimental value attached to such things. Ordinarily, my rule is "finders keepers," but if I stumble across such a ring, I'll see what I can do.

[seemunkee]

11. What if the finger is still in it?

[Westegg]

7. So! Do ya feel two pennies and a pull-tab RICHER?

...and what's that FEEL like, exactly? I've always wanted to know how the OTHER HALF lives!

Lissen: My uncle swears by his metal detector, but he does admit it requires a lot of patience. Keep diggin', derby378. Never know what you're gonna find!

[LSK]

8. can you retire now?

:shrug:

[deucemagnet]

10. Hey! That thing will pay for itself in no time!

:yourock:

[InvisibleTouch]

12. Ack - metal detectors!

Those things were the bane of my existence over the holiday selling season. My supplier kept running out of the damn things, so I had to give refunds or explain that they wouldn't arrive in time for Christmas. Now the blasted things seem to be back in stock and are finally shipping. Have still got like 4 customers waiting for their arrival.

Glad you got yours, though. Have fun! :)

On edit - here's a cool book that you might like:

http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Treasure-Hunter-Practical-Beginners/dp/0757000908/sr=1-1/qid=1167176406/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-5512430-4778318?ie=UTF8&s=books

[TimeChaser]

13. If you find any jewelery with garnet in it...

can I have it? :D

[judaspriestess]

14. LOL, sorry too funny

no question either :)

[Kali]

15. what no chunks of rusty metal?

c'mo out to the ranch - I'll show ya a great spot.

[zonkers]

16. I used to see those machines advertised in the back of comic books and had fantasies

about finding treasure. Good luck on your searches.