how old is everyone here?

[daveycleaning]

hey guys i was just wondering hot old everyone is because i am just getting into TH and i have found that a lot of people are older. Which is cool because of the experience but i was wondering why there is not very many younger people like me. I am 20 years old. just thought it would be interesting!

 

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[Ed_DE]

61 years young .

 

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[Jason-ks]

48

 

[MickeyMaguire]

I am sixty-four years young. My family is long lived, so, I plan to be around a while. I've been detecting since mid 1990s. I did a lot of metal detecting in historic sites that were on private properties back east. I am in Columbus, Ohio these days. My work takes me to the outdoors, so, I keep my eyes open and look for opportunities to TH, photograph, and more.

 

[rgb1]

I am sixty-four years young. My family is long lived, so, I plan to be around a while. I've been detecting since mid 1990s. I did a lot of metal detecting in historic sites that were on private properties back east. I am in Columbus, Ohio these days. My work takes me to the outdoors, so, I keep my eyes open and look for opportunities to TH, photograph, and more.

 

[rgb1]

i am 82 yrs. old first md. in early 60s. great hobby , this led to a very valuable hard rock mine that i am working in ky. the best advice i can give is never give up. sometimes you get strings with nothing of value then suddenly there it is better than you ever though possible , now you are glad you didn t quit RGB1

 

[Broken knee]

hey guys i was just wondering hot old everyone is because i am just getting into TH and i have found that a lot of people are older. Which is cool because of the experience but i was wondering why there is not very many younger people like me. I am 20 years old. just thought it would be interesting!

Older than the dirt I dig🫵

 

[Hflinger]

hey guys i was just wondering hot old everyone is because i am just getting into TH and i have found that a lot of people are older. Which is cool because of the experience but i was wondering why there is not very many younger people like me. I am 20 years old. just thought it would be interesting!

77

 

[Mackaydon]

Ten years older than when I first responded to this thread ten years ago.
Don in SoCal.

 

[bufunkus]

22. Been at it since 16. Ace 250 going strong 6 years! Still haven't paid it off haha

 

[CaptainMorgan]

Almost 60 and still consider myself a newbie

 

[johnrab54]

68 yrs old, started detecting 6 years ago. The club that I am in has active members from pre-teens to late 70's and possibly early 80's

 

[cajundetector]

hey guys i was just wondering hot old everyone is because i am just getting into TH and i have found that a lot of people are older. Which is cool because of the experience but i was wondering why there is not very many younger people like me. I am 20 years old. just thought it would be interesting!

Just turned 48 yesterday, April fools day.

 

[plymouthian12]

hey guys i was just wondering hot old everyone is because i am just getting into TH and i have found that a lot of people are older. Which is cool because of the experience but i was wondering why there is not very many younger people like me. I am 20 years old. just thought it would be interesting!

57

 

[Eastender]

A couple of months shy of 63. I usually detect two days a week in the woods, sometimes more. I often hike an hour in and out to my remote sites for a full 8 hour day wearing a backpack full of gear including GPS, First Aid Kit, some tools, and plenty of food and water. I also wear tall heavy boots to keep the ticks out. For me, detecting is also a means for hiking and exercise and an excuse to spend the day in the woods. Rain or shine and up to a couple of inches of snow.

 

[Irishgoldhound]

A couple of months shy of 63. I usually detect two days a week in the woods, sometimes more. I often hike an hour in and out to my remote sites for a full 8 hour day wearing a backpack full of gear including GPS, First Aid Kit, some tools, and plenty of food and water. I also wear tall heavy boots to keep the ticks out. For me, detecting is also a means for hiking and exercise and an excuse to spend the day in the woods. Rain or shine and up to a couple of inches of snow.

Good for you! You sound like you are in great shape if you can do that at 63. Don’t stop! I’m 50, still in great shape I just hope I can still enjoy the hobby, well into my 70’s. Dam ticks. The snow barely melts away here and they’re already out.

 

[bucksport]

I will be 48 in a few days....send me gold or silver lol

 

[Cherokee65]

I’m older than the dirt I’m digging-🤫
I used to run around with Moses?🫣
Naw, actually I’ll be 58 on April 27th🤣
I just got into MD’ing but I watched my dad do it when I was a young kid.

 

[Garrett350@NC]

hey guys i was just wondering hot old everyone is because i am just getting into TH and i have found that a lot of people are older. Which is cool because of the experience but i was wondering why there is not very many younger people like me. I am 20 years old. just thought it would be interesting!

Some get started at 15 some get started at 60 in light of finding something to do in retirement. Metal detecting has no age limitations or recommendations. Just do you!
Just like going fishing has no age ranges. When it comes down to it the only thing that matters is you are having fun

 

[Sean shar]

I’m a teenager lol

Just 48 only 😊 i trust all Whites devices
I got TDI SL & TM 808
Started detecting 15 years ago