Just how far would you go to help?

[bzbadger]

Wondering who here would help a rookie out by starting them off first with lending a detector, then take them somewhere and show them the ropes? Would you do that a few times till they got the feel of things and help them choose a detector for themselves? If you have gone that far would you keep bringing them along on hunts knowing they are still new and you don't want them to start feeling bad because they cant find anything without your help? Just how far would you go?

Ive taken a teen under my wing and done the above and he is a great kid and learns quick but I don't want him to become disheartened since I haven't covered the research part yet and it does become a little annoying when Saturday rolls around and I get the "are you going hunting today if so can I come?" That little saying by a very important man hopefully you guys know HIM, about feeding a man or teaching to fish comes to mind. Not trying to sound greedy or selfish but there are times I like to be alone, times that I like my research to pay off for me also gas isn't cheap and running 40 miles out of my way isn't in the cards(credit cards either). I hate to say no because I don't want to stomp on his desire and enthusiasm. Any of you ever done this yourself or have an idea?

 

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[dholland02]

They guy that got me back into it let me borrow his ans took me to some places that ddnt really produce. Make long story short it ended up in I got addicted doing all the research finding spot while he sat at the bar. Needless to say we dnt go together anymore.

 

[Salura]

I love sharing my hobby with people that are enthusiastic. I don't have funds to buy things for people, and only have the one 20+ year old detector, that I can't bear to lend out. But I will take them with me, let them run the detector, etc.

It doesn't cost me anything to teach someone, and if done right, they can teach me a thing or two and help me get new places to check out.

So if you're in the Gainesville, fl area, give me a holler. I'm not the best, or most experienced, but I can teach what I know.

 

[dusty1530]

I think is very honorable of what you're doing . I have to say everything that I have learned I learned on my own but I am that kind of person who will just jump in and do it . I am sure that I have a lot more to learn also . So far I think I am doing ok . but I am always willing to learn more. yesterday when I found my old spoon I for sure thought that I had a silver dollar piece . but hey it was great to find a spoon also .
if anyone live in around the Rio Grande Valley I wouldn't mind going out the texting with them .

 

[wild eyed willey]

I can't speak from experience, but if your protégé can understand the need for kicking in on the gas expense, it might just help you out. Personally I would offer to do what I could to help, but I wouldn't offer anything I wasn't comfortable giving... Good luck to you.

 

[austin]

Be glad to share if she was good looking...

 

[bzbadger]

Well this young man just turned 19, we went over to his house and as a gift I gave him my very first metal detector, a Garrett ace 150. I learned from it and since I have taught him he should know what to look and listen for. He is happy that he has his own detector now and I plan on taking him out from time to time and now that I've stopped feeding him maybe he will go fish and feed himself...he has what he needs now needs to use it(gave him a pinpointer, belt&bag, shovel)

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[Spectre]

Growing up I was always as fascinated with the story and research end as I was with getting out and exploring. It helped alot having the great uncle that I had who, from a very young age, told me stories of walking through abandoned gold mines (and showing me the scars where gold sliced through his hand when part of the roof collapsed), letting me hold $2,000+ size nuggets (it's amazing how heavy a few ounces can feel), talking his way out of being arrested while digging in indian burial grounds, and many many other unbelievable stories.

I sure do miss him. What a lasting impression he has had on my life.

Coming across very obscure references and putting together an elusive piece of an elaborate puzzle is thrilling and rewarding, especially when it pays off.