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These are my latest photos as seen on Instagram where I share while I\'m out detecting. I use Minelab equipment, usually the CTX 3030

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A walk around Lake Lagunitas in Marin County, Cali

A walk around Lake Lagunitas in Marin County, California. Lake Lagunitas was the first reservoir on Mount Tamalpais and received its name, Lagunitas, (“little lakes” in Spanish) from the many small ponds that existed in the area before the dam was built.

#lakelagunitas #californiaadventure #californiahikes #woodpecker #lagunitas #marincounty #onetam

Metal detecting in the mud - what will I find? A f

Metal detecting in the mud - what will I find? A few standards and one surprise!

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #australiancoins

This song is how I feel when I’m out detecting – even when I am only finding pop tabs and dog tags, I’m having fun being out there.

I enjoy watching the kite surfers too!

#metaldetecting #beachdetecting #stinsonbeach

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Cat buddy afternoon. ❤️ #catsofinstagram #cat

Cat buddy afternoon. ❤️

#catsofinstagram #catstagram #mybuddy #colorpointshorthair

#metaldetecting to close out this Monday and I fou

#metaldetecting to close out this Monday and I found a dog license 🐶

Excuse my sniffles (it’s a chilly 50 degrees out

Excuse my sniffles (it’s a chilly 50 degrees out here), but it was fun to dig up a #hotwheels car today! 🚗 Looks like a 2003 model.

#metaldetecting #metaldetectingfinds #ctx3030 #beachdetecting #coldbeach

Metal detecting is always interesting even if the

Metal detecting is always interesting even if the “treasure” is some crusty pennies and pop tabs. But I did find an unexpected bullet casing.

Cute sterling silver pendant I pulled up the other

Cute sterling silver pendant I pulled up the other day - stamped 925.

Do you know the difference between sterling silver and pure? Sterling silver ( 925 ) is a metal alloy used in jewelry making. It is comprised of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper.

If you look closely in my video, you can see some green patina from the copper along the pendant loop.

#metaldetectingfinds #sterlingsilver #sterlingsilverjewelry #925silver #metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Check out this beautiful piece of history! This is

Check out this beautiful piece of history! This is a first-order fresnel lens on display at the @pigeonpointlightstationshp in California.

1,008 separate lenses and prisms! Six feet in diameter and seventeen feet high. Put this on your #californiabucketlist

#californiaadventure #lighthouses #pigeonpointlighthouse #fresnellens

Do you think it’s extra lucky if you dig up a fo

Do you think it’s extra lucky if you dig up a four-leaf clover? 🍀

I found this one near a wheat penny and some other old copper.

The patina of copper is my kind of green!

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #minelabfinds #clovers

My metal detecting student Kelley shows off her fi

My metal detecting student Kelley shows off her first finds!

During our lesson, she got the feel for it quickly - I think she’s a natural!

The crusty padlock required some work but she was as excited as me to dig deep and figure out what it was. After knocking off a bit of crusted sand, the familiar lock shape was revealed.

She also came away with 3 nice dimes and some excitement about detecting ☺️ Can’t wait to see what she discovers!

#metaldetecting #metaldetectinglessons #metaldetectingfinds #metaldetectingfindsusa #trysomethingnew #detecting #hobbydetecting

Keep your eyes open on rainy days ☔️ #metald

Keep your eyes open on rainy days ☔️

#metaldetecting #detectorist #metaldetector #treasurehunting #トレジャーハンティング #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #eagleeye #earring

The next few days are going to be rainy in my neck

The next few days are going to be rainy in my neck of the woods. Looking forward to planning my next detecting adventure in the meantime.

Do you prefer beach or soil detecting?

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Metal detecting gives me an opportunity to clear m

Metal detecting gives me an opportunity to clear my mind, clean up, and enjoy the outdoors.

I also love feeling a connection to history. It’s important to me that I share with others the benefits that we provide to our community.

Most detectorists follow a common code of ethics that includes treating the grounds with respect, returning items to owners whenever we can reasonably do so, and leaving things nicer than we found them.

In my opinion, it’s what makes detecting great.

✌🏼❤️🌎

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #girlswhodetect #top_digger_girl #detecting

Yesterday a plastic bone, today a metal one. Looks

Yesterday a plastic bone, today a metal one. Looks like this pup lost his tag. Can you make out the name?

#metaldetectingfinds

Found on my daily walk - someone is always droppin

Found on my daily walk - someone is always dropping something! #protectouroceans

The rainy weather threw me a bone. A plastic bone,

The rainy weather threw me a bone. A plastic bone, that is. Not every day is a golden one, but it’s always interesting!

Several days’ worth of finds from the same locat

Several days’ worth of finds from the same location.

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Gooooooooooooooold! #golddigger #metaldetecting

Gooooooooooooooold!

#golddigger #metaldetecting #minelabdetecting

Today’s find. Lodged between a couple rocks, thi

Today’s find. Lodged between a couple rocks, this delicate bear earring looks to have been hibernating for a while.

Maybe it’s glad to see a little sunlight again. ☀️

The green bead was very vivid against the dirt.

#metaldetectingfinds #bearearring #lostandfound #metaldetecting #californiabear #naturejewelry #treasurehunting

This past Groundhog Day, I had the great joy of sh

This past Groundhog Day, I had the great joy of sharing my metal detecting tips and tricks with a new detectorist.

One of the services I provide through Geekybeach are metal detecting lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area. Anyone – even if you don't own a metal detector – can take a one-on-one lesson with me and see what it's really like to comb the beach!

Unlike Groundhog Day, every lesson is different – I customize the experience based on your interests. But some commonalities include keeping a bag to pick up trash on the beach (plastics are everywhere). I was thrilled that my student arrived with a bag ready for exactly that purpose!

Metal detecting is about more than finding treasures. In addition to being mindful about trash we find, we also clean up hazards that are just below the surface. There are often rusty and sharp objects, batteries, and lead. My student found a small pair of scissors that would really hurt if you found them with your foot!

If you know anyone that would enjoy a unique outing in San Francisco, let me know or send them to geekybeach.com 😊

#metaldetecting #beachdetecting #metaldetectingbeach #metaldetectinglessons #treasurehunting #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetector #tekneticst2 #sanfrancisobayarea #uniqueadventures #thingstodoinsanfrancisco #getoutsideandplay #hobbydetecting

A beautiful sunset #metaldetecting #detectorist

A beautiful sunset

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Some old finds - several buttons/snaps and a very

Some old finds - several buttons/snaps and a very destroyed fork!

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

A button! #metaldetecting #detectorist #minelab

A button!

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

#vintagedietpepsi #pulltab #dietpepsicola #dietpep

#vintagedietpepsi #pulltab #dietpepsicola #dietpepsican #vintagealuminum

Detectorists know this is a beautiful sight 😁 G

Detectorists know this is a beautiful sight 😁 Going to enjoy searching this area when the rain lets up and hopefully pull up more silver.

#metaldetecting #detectorists #girlswhodetect #treasurehunting

I don’t know how @bigdavecz guessed correctly on

I don’t know how @bigdavecz guessed correctly on yesterday’s photo, but this sure looks like a 1954 silver dime to me!

Found yesterday in a fresh cut from the rain in California. I’ll be hitting the spot again as soon as it’s dry enough to be safe!

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #silverdime

Guess the year! #metaldetecting #detectorist #min

Guess the year!

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Pulled up a button yesterday from brackish water.

Pulled up a button yesterday from brackish water. This series of photos shows the slow and careful cleaning process.

Have you found a button like this before?

#vintagebutton #metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #girlswhodetect

Cool tab! Know what it’s from? 🧐 #metaldetec

Cool tab! Know what it’s from? 🧐

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Eagle eye strikes again. 🦅 Sure…it’s just

Eagle eye strikes again. 🦅

Sure…it’s just a smashed up bit of costume jewelry, but I picked it up from the parking lot and will ask neighbors if it means something to them.

I’ll hang onto it and see if anyone is missing it. Even simple things can carry a lot of sentimental value. 💜

#lostandfound #eagleeye #heartpendant #selfportrait #metaldetecting #minelabdetecting #girlswhodetect #womenwhodetect #eyesopen #treasurehunting #treasure #top_digger_girl

I received a call last night from a man whose wedd

I received a call last night from a man whose wedding ring fell off on his property - a steep hillside home. He had searched for a while and was hoping a metal detector would make the job easier.

It was already dark, but with an enormous storm predicted for the following day, there was a bit of urgency to find it quickly. Though it would be dark and the hill already damp from prior rain, I decided to make the trip out equipped with headlamps and hope.

What happened?
He was unloading groceries from the trunk of his car when the ring flew off his hand and started rolling down the driveway. He managed to see it happen and watched the ring, figuring it would stop on the concrete. Nope! His ring apparently had a daredevil streak – it launched itself off the concrete over the side of the road and down the hill next to the home.

I brought my Minelab CTX3030 and Equinox 800. When I arrived, he had some assistance from three other men who were exploring the slope with head lamps. I offered to give a quick lesson on the lightweight Equinox since they were far more adept with the hillside than I would be (especially on damp soil in the dark).

I set up the Equinox properly for the situation and gave one of the gentlemen a crash course: easy…listen for the bleep! Off he went while I checked out another spot that was easier to access. Within about 10 minutes or so, I heard the happy words: “Found it!”

Because they had all been searching for probably a couple hours, this was a major relief and exciting moment. I was particularly happy that even though I didn’t find it myself, I was able to bring the joy and excitement of metal detecting to another person. And of course relief to the ring owner!

It was a smart move by the ring owner to call someone with the right tool, and the experience to set it up quickly and properly for the situation.

#lostandfound #ringfinders #theringfinders #metaldetecting #minelab #minelabdetecting #minelabequinox #minelabequinox800 #ringrecovery #weddingring #minelabmetaldetecting #minelabfind #metaldetectingfinds #металлопоиск #sondeln

Some rainy days are for making homemade bread! 🍞

#homemadebread #breadmaking #breadlove

Thanks for the great gift, Dad! Now I can add #mag

Thanks for the great gift, Dad! Now I can add #magnetfishing to my toolkit! First finds - wood screws!🪝

#magnetfishingadventures #metaldetecting

Thanks for the recommendation by @magnetfishingindiana

A beautiful sight, hope you’re detecting tonight

A beautiful sight, hope you’re detecting tonight…walking through a metal wonderland 🤣

I think I’ll stick to detecting and leave the songwriting to someone else!

Wishing everyone a safe and warm holiday week with whatever you treasure.

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

A metal detectorist is never off duty. Found this

A metal detectorist is never off duty. Found this pretty flower ring while on a hike. I saw a glimmer in the grass and of course had to check it out.

It’s costume jewelry so not valuable, but is still fun to keep my eyes sharp and chase shiny objects.

I’d love to get it back to the owner.

#metaldetecting #eagleeyes #flowerpower #lostandfound #hikingfinds

A woman named Carrie lost a special pendant that b

A woman named Carrie lost a special pendant that belonged to her mom. The search area was very large and included spaces where a metal detector wouldn’t be useful.

I didn't feel super confident that I'd have any luck, but it was a beautiful day and I decided it would be a nice place to walk and just keep my eyes open.

She mentioned some benches were among the spots she visited. Thinking about how people generally sit down and mess around with clothing, removing purses and bags, I decided to check under and around the benches. I also knew to look THROUGH the bench slats in case it would be easier to see on the ground.

Turns out...it did fall through...but not all the way! There it was –wedged in the slats just out of reach by hand. I was able to gently fish it out with my pocket knife and car key.

I was so happy to call Carrie and get it back to her that evening. She was very happy, and teary-eyed as she told me that was a special bench for her and her mom. A place for her to always feel like she's still with her even now that she's passed.

I don't always push myself to try things that don't seem likely to work out, so this was a good reminder to go for it (and to have some faith in my eagle eyes.)

#detectorist #treasurehunting #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #eagleeye #eagleeyes #lostandfound #detective

I know the answer, but can you identify this based

I know the answer, but can you identify this based on its condition? Let me know what you think!

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Not a metal detecting find, just from keeping my e

Not a metal detecting find, just from keeping my eagle eyes open!

Looking through today’s metal detecting finds

Looking through today’s metal detecting finds

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

The one that looks like a ring is not! It’s a bu

The one that looks like a ring is not! It’s a bullet casing that is very worn away.

#metaldetecting #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

Nice big coin just under the surface! #metaldete

Nice big coin just under the surface!

#metaldetecting #diezpesos #detectorist #minelabdetecting #minelabctx3030 #metaldetector #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #металлоискатель #sondeln #トレジャーハンティング #metaldetectingfinds #MinelabFind #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors

If you’re a detectorist, you probably know what

If you’re a detectorist, you probably know what this picture means! That’s right…a new challenge.

This is the case of a ring gone missing in the 1990s - it’s an area that isn’t frequented by detectorists so there’s a chance at least that it hasn’t been found. But will it still be in the mud after so many years?

Hopefully I’ll find out in upcoming searches. 🍀🤞

#metaldetecting #detectorist #gominelabbing #treasurehunting #treasurehunter #exploreoutdoors #longshot

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