2009 MD Goals

Now that 2009 is upon us, and I'll be back on land come the 7th, it's time to outline some hobby related goals for myself. I live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, which is full of history and old coins and relics should be around every corner. Well I have hardly found that corner. But I figure that maybe with a little more research, I should be able to achieve my goals quite easily.

2009 MD Goals

- Find at least ONE silver coin.
- Find at least 20 wheaties.
- Set a new OLDEST COIN record for myself. (Current is 1929.)
- Find at least one GOLD ring.
- Double my clad count from previous year. ( At least 1,132 coins.)
- Double my clad value from previous year. ( At least $52.66.)
- Hunt at least twice a week for each week I'm off the boat.

The are in respect to my 2008 goals, which I completed 83% of.

- Hunt at least once a week when on dry land CHECK
- Hit up more schools and tot lots, they seem to be producing CHECK
- Find at least 1 Silver Coin NOPE
- Find at least 1 Ring of any kind CHECK (Found 4)
- Set a new oldest coin record for myself CHECK (Found a 1929 Wheatie)
- To be an uber post wh0r3 and get into the Top 10 posters on FMDF CHECK (Currently #7)

2008 Year In Review

Well it's the time of the year... the end. 2008 was a short year for me for two reasons. I started nearly half way into the year with this great hobby, and also with my work schedule, I'm away from land every other month. It makes finding good time to get out there and swing the machine pretty touch. But I managed. I made it out for at least one day in six separate months, from Spring to Winter. So let's get this ball rolling with a monthly breakdown and yearly totals.

May
Days Hunted: 3
Coins Found: 100
Dollar Value: $4.03
Other Notables: Found 6 pull-tabs, 1 rusted/bent Hoop Earring, and 1 Canadian Penny ('78)

July
Days Hunted: 7
Coins Found: 100
Dollar Value: $5.21
Other Notables: Found 8 pull-tabs, 5 earrings (1 x .925), 2 rings, 5 buttons, 1 Key, 1 Sterling Crucifix, 1 Token, 5 30-06 casings

August
Days Hunted: 6
Coins Found: 124
Dollar Value: $5.89
Other Notables: Found 3 pull-tabs, 1 horseshoe earring, 1 heart charms, 1 Skull/Crossbone w/ Pink Stone necklace charm, 3 x lead 9mm bullets, 1 Sacajawea Dollar coin, Boy Scouts Summertime Award pin, and 1 WWII Era US Army Air Corps Enlisted lapel device.

September
Days Hunted: 9
Coins Found: 125
Dollar Value: $6.29
Other Notables: Found 15 pull-tabs, 7 charms, 1 charm bracelet, 1 button with British Royal Family Coat of Arms and Order of the Garter motto, 4 wheat pennies, 1 Scarab Beetle Watch

October
Days Hunted: 1
Coins Found: 21
Dollar Value: $1.14
Other Notables: Found 6 pull-tabs, 1 earring, 1 .25 ACP bullet, 1 Chuck E Cheese Token

November
Days Hunted: 7
Coins Found: 96
Dollar Value: $3.77
Other Notables: Found 4 pull-tabs, 5 30-06 casings, 6 wheat pennies, 1 BICEN Quarter, 1 ring (.925), 2 Buttons (1 being a 1829-1832 Benedict & Coe Federal Navy Button)

2008
Days Hunted: 33
Coins Found: 566
Dollar Value: $26.33
Notables listed above.

All in all, a great short year... can't wait to get 2009 off to a good start!