Bronze Age socketed Axe Head (FLO’s report)
Just received a detailed report from my local Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) on the Bronze Age socketed axe head found last year.
Wonderful day metal detecting
One of the best days detecting yet !!! Another couple of hammered coins (sadly both a bit bashed), possible medieval thimble, a broken handle of a silver spoon complete with hallmark, an old shilling and sixpence, a toasted penny, a possible Roman (but toasted), two more musketballs including a big one, something that looks like the hind leg of a toy horse, several buttons, a large watch winder, a bullet and a couple of casings and there was a wheelbarrow…
Telescopic sights just about zeroed in
Very happy indeed with todays visit to Bridlington Gun Club. Coin is a 1p that is actually larger than the blue area – distance 25yds.
Another cracking days metal detecting
When you arrive at a field and take in the incredible view, you cannot wait to get the detector out and have a bash … Then the very first find I dug up a silver hammered coin with a VDI reading 61 / 62 using my very own modified detecting program aptly named “Chocco” !! An Edward 1st silver penny – London mint dated (1279-1307) “CIVI TAS LON DON” A little later on another lovely reading – high 90’s and…
Shooting is improving
Lovely trip to Bridlington Gun club and the first card submission nudging over the 100pts mark.
A lovely mornings metal detecting
Good to get out again with Wolds Detecting and a great bunch of friends. The field we were on was steeped in history and the opportunity for some lovely finds was high. I managed to find quite a few buttons including a WW2 button from a German uniform (there was an old prisoner of war camp on the field). Best finds were a couple of Livery buttons that I am still attempting to identify – photos below 🙂
Feedback from Ashington Camera Club
I had the greatest pleasure in delivering my Astronomy talk and Ascension island talk to Ashington Photography Club a few night ago. Today, I received some lovely feedback from the club chairman. It is always great to share a subject you are passionate about by means of a presentation and hearing feedback like this just makes it all so worthwhile. Dear Steve, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for…
Rosette Nebula taken on my smart telescope
The Rosette Nebula together with the open cluster (NGC2244) is in the constellation of Monoceros. The emission nebula is approximately 5,200 light years away. Photograph was taken just now using a smart telescope. The Vaonis Vespera II using the Singularity app running on the pc (using an Android emulator).
Nice result at Bridlington Gun Club
Well, after a loose scope on the gun rail, tightened it up and resighted the rifle – results were quite pleasing – Weihrauch HW100S and Falcon T50i scope 🙂
England record and placed 3rd in the World
I do need to get a hold of my hobbies, I have far too many. However, Amateur Radio contesting I do enjoy immensely. Results from last Octobers contest have just been released – happy with this 🙂