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by Old Git John
Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Mick Aston past away!
Replies: 20
Views: 35712

Re: Mick Aston past away!

Mick was a guy who said it as he felt it to be, a man to be admired for his honesty. R.I.P. Mick.
by Old Git John
Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:10 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Unbelievable
Replies: 10
Views: 10334

Re: Unbelievable

Puffin wrote:Arise Sir Baldric!

Are you sure that you did not intend to write, "Arise Sir Baldprick" :hahaha:
by Old Git John
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: John’s sapphire ring find is fit for royalty
Replies: 2
Views: 5452

Re: John’s sapphire ring find is fit for royalty

That is incredible, well done him, and, thanks for posting it Phil.
by Old Git John
Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Me
Replies: 19
Views: 19000

Re: Me

Great news. My mum had a new knee a few years back and it's been a revelation. Keep it exercised and youll be out on those fields again soon Thanks for that Nigel. Yesterday I spent 2 hours with a guy I met in hospital, wandering around the garden of his property, where he has lived for 12 years. I...
by Old Git John
Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:02 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Me
Replies: 19
Views: 19000

Re: Me

A friend called on me last week, to ask if I would try to find a LIVE 202 bullet he had dropped whilst out shooting rabbits. Went the next day and found it in a few minutes, then on Sunday, he asked again, this time it took a little less time to find, 40 seconds in long grass. It was just great to b...
by Old Git John
Thu May 09, 2013 5:17 am
Forum: BEGINNERS' SECTION
Topic: How to clean coins?
Replies: 7
Views: 9231

Re: How to clean coins?

Thanks very much for the advice everyone. Great for a newcomer to the hobby to get your help. Not much I can do to improve the coin then but I`ll try the water and lemon juice. To be honest I`m just happy to have found my first non decimal, most of the writing and the date is fairly clear so I don`...
by Old Git John
Wed May 08, 2013 7:17 am
Forum: BEGINNERS' SECTION
Topic: How to clean coins?
Replies: 7
Views: 9231

Re: How to clean coins?

Hi Doc, you could try a short dip in pure lemon juice, as in the plastic squeezy lemon. About one to two minutes ought to be long enough, then rinse off using an old tooth brush.
by Old Git John
Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Find gives insight into Battle of Flodden
Replies: 1
Views: 4664

Re: Find gives insight into Battle of Flodden

Wow, watch this space.
by Old Git John
Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Nikon Coolpix S4200
Replies: 4
Views: 7254

Re: Nikon Coolpix S4200

Casa-Dos wrote:Thanks for that, would it be better than my Sony cyber shot t100 !!! Thanks

Not knowing anything about the cybershot cannot give a true reply, but, my opinion would e YES.
by Old Git John
Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Me
Replies: 19
Views: 19000

Me

Me and my new knee. The DN called about 20 mins ago, to remove my clips, and has old me that, I should be able to resume detecting within....................................... a month. Fan-bloodytastic news.
by Old Git John
Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Nikon Coolpix S4200
Replies: 4
Views: 7254

Re: Nikon Coolpix S4200

I have looked at this one, and can confirm that it does have MACRO.

Nikon make great cameras, go for it if the price suits.
by Old Git John
Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: LATEST NEWS
Topic: Coin Found On Mars
Replies: 6
Views: 6854

Re: Coin Found On Mars

I can feel loads of Snickers coming on.
by Old Git John
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: Lense suggestions for Nikon D3000
Replies: 13
Views: 18490

Re: Lense suggestions for Nikon D3000

I like that Mal., a good hand held shot with no blur, or is that the effect of the whiskey.

Bloody amazing what they can do with Meccano these days isn't it. :g41:


You take care pal, and I will try to ring you son me old pigeon. :hahaha:
by Old Git John
Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Lense suggestions for Nikon D3000
Replies: 13
Views: 18490

Re: Lense suggestions for Nikon D3000

Oh God I was just settling in again and you found me :g42: :g42: how you doing old timer ?? see I cant remember how old you are (younger than me I think ) hey were promoted arnt we ??? wot we like !! , good to see Ya Mate . Mal . Were like the 2 old fellas in the Muppet Show :hahaha: :hahaha: :haha...
by Old Git John
Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Lense suggestions for Nikon D3000
Replies: 13
Views: 18490

Re: Lense suggestions for Nikon D3000

Hello Mal you old tart.

May I suggest one which fits :hahaha:

Good to see you again mny friend. :g50:

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