Sounds like you might be on the path of becoming addicted.I do not think I am addicted but that's my opinion. Maybe from your view you could give me your opinion.
Presenty l I have around $50,000 worth of metal detectors and equipment. I probably have 40 or so metal detectors , I have 4 or 5 file cabnets full of Treasure type magazines and No idea how many books I have a storage building with probably 10,000 books most are of history and war books . or detecting and treasure hunting.I had bought a month or so a book for $275.00 on the History of the great trail. i love reading about local history. I belong to 3 local historical societies. I started detecting in 1968. I started scuba diving in 2020 to do underwater searches ,i probably have 8 or so underwater detectors i am 75 Years old. .My wife thinks i am hooked but i think she is wrong.
WHAT DO YOU all think
Right ?I am sorry some of you folks are addicted to metal detecting. I am SURE GLAD I AM NOT
If you folks had ANY WILL POWER LIKE ME you would not be ADDICTED !!!
I'm right there with You, eyemustdigtreasure!Folks, I must admit, that I'm addicted to Metal Detecting...!
I've searched for cures..., but the only remedy seems to be MORE metal detecting...!
(There isn't a MD Annonimus version of the AA in town, either...!)
After I retired, I became in love with the hobby.
And, it was the true and natural transition from a field-going govt. archaeologist, to one who was then paid to do same in the private sector, only this time..., "Coil For Hire", eh?
Getting paid to have fun...?! Yep!
Anyway, all the while involving detecting, whatever I did.
Passport In Time, a USFS program of volunteers, working on wagon trails/roads and Chineese mining camps. Didn't get to keep my finds, but have some pics.... I love the research that goes into finding out how old and what and why of everything!
Oh yeah, there are many examples, only they would better paint a picture of my involvement, my addiction to the hobby...!
There is no cure!
This drug called metal detecting has been a non-prescriptive cure or balm for my pain that I have 24/7
Great post...I think a lot of us are addicted to metal detecting. I for one have never done drugs, never smoked pot. Never had an addiction for anything until i started swinging a detector and finding things. Its a glimpse into the past. Almost like a time machine...treasures and curiousitys...and lots of junk...right under our very feet. Best hobby on earth. I have told others...I have learned more HISTORY with this hobby in a year, than I learned in total time going to school as a kid.Folks, I must admit, that I'm addicted to Metal Detecting...!
I've searched for cures..., but the only remedy seems to be MORE metal detecting...!
(There isn't a MD Annonimus version of the AA in town, either...!)
After I retired, I became in love with the hobby.
And, it was the true and natural transition from a field-going govt. archaeologist, to one who was then paid to do same in the private sector, only this time..., "Coil For Hire", eh?
Getting paid to have fun...?! Yep!
Anyway, all the while involving detecting, whatever I did.
Passport In Time, a USFS program of volunteers, working on wagon trails/roads and Chineese mining camps. Didn't get to keep my finds, but have some pics.... I love the research that goes into finding out how old and what and why of everything!
Oh yeah, there are many examples, only they would better paint a picture of my involvement, my addiction to the hobby...!
There is no cure!
Great response, thanks!
All that DOES keep you out of Trouble, right...?
