First Snow of the Season Brings Indian

It snowed about 3 inches overnight and it was a chilly start to detecting this morning. We hit one of the old stand-by locations and I came out with an Indian Head Penny from 1900, a few relics and modern coins.

Thanksgiving Copper

My brother and I went on our annual Thanksgiving metal detecting trip this morning. The weather was chilly early on, but warmed up quick as the morning progressed. We detected a field that we hit many times in the past, and Bob dug up two nice old large cents. Unfortunatley, no dates were visable.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Chilly November Morning Ride

Codgus and I hit the trail on this chilly November morning.

The temperature was in the mid 40's when we started out, but warmed up as the day progressed. We rode a total of 30 miles - Longest ride of the season!

First Ride on the Fantom 29

Early November and nice weather for biking. Great day for a ride and to test the new Motobecane Fantom 29. My good buddy Codgus and I rode a total of 23 miles on the Perkiomen Trail. I hope we have more weekends like this before the cold of winter rolls in.

Early November Silver

Deep into the Fall now and detecting is going to start getting good. The field was still full of soy beans, waiting for the farmer to harvest. I dug up a nice button, then a silver coin, flat and very worn – thought it was a dime. Turned out to be a Spanish Colonial ½ Reale – could barely make out one of the pillars. Bob found one in the same area a few years back – his was dated 1789. No date visible on this one, but it is old silver for sure.

Bike Upgrade - Motobecane Fantom 29r

Well I recently decided to upgrade my mountain bike. I wanted something lighter and with disc brakes. After shopping around at five different local bike shops, reading all the forums and doing TONS of research, I decided to get a 29r.
A 29r is a mountain bike with 29 inch wheels instead of the standard 26 inch.
I tested one at a local bike shop and loved the size and handling. After comparing specs and price I opted to order my new bike online from BikesDirect. I ordered the Motobecane Fantom 29 and received the bike in less than week. Some minor assembly was required, but it was alot of fun putting it together.

Signs of Fall

Summer is winding down. The air is cooler in the morning and the trees are just starting to show hints of color change. It was rainy and windy the evening before so there was alot of mud and debris on the trail, but I managed a 15 mile ride up to the bridge and back. I installed a new stem and handlebars on the Diamondback a few nights ago and was eager to take it for a ride.