Metal detecting people must be poor.

[jmaryt]

I went door knocking one afternoon, at a place I had already hunted once, with permission. When the older lady (70s) answered the door, she said that she remembered me being there several months earlier. She asked if I had found anything, I told her only 2 cents, but that I had high hopes of finding more, if given another chance...

At this point her daughter (50s) butts in and says that she is not comfortable with me hunting the property, then offers me a dollar and tells me to "...run along..."

I am a 50 year old grown man.

Sometimes I really wish that it wasn't a crime to punch someone in the face. (Just kidding... sorta)

she wanted to like you,but the crap you spewed prevented her from doing so,hence,
the reason she dispatched ya with the ''washington"..don't cha just "love" some people?

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

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[jmaryt]

I tell people it's all about the hunt and not the find.

all glory is "fleeting!"...caesars drummer boy whispering in caesar's ear
returning to rome after a conquest.

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[Old Dude]

I went door knocking one afternoon, at a place I had already hunted once, with permission. When the older lady (70s) answered the door, she said that she remembered me being there several months earlier. She asked if I had found anything, I told her only 2 cents, but that I had high hopes of finding more, if given another chance...

At this point her daughter (50s) butts in and says that she is not comfortable with me hunting the property, then offers me a dollar and tells me to "...run along..."

I am a 50 year old grown man.

Sometimes I really wish that it wasn't a crime to punch someone in the face. (Just kidding... sorta)

Lmao @ " run along".....

 

[gleaner1]

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[thrillathahunt]

Years ago when my son was little, we were detecting the playgrounds at his elementary school one Saturday afternoon. Some Little Leager's were leaving the baseball field after a practice and as they walked by us, the older boy in his late teens said to the younger one, "See, if you don't go to college THIS is what you'll end up doing!"

 

[gleaner1]

He was just trying to be cool. Tectin aint cool.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Lol! These are so true! It's amazing to hear other people's opinions of you when your MD'ing !

I too have been pelted with coins I told them "throw hundred dollar bills you cheapskate!"

The little kids are usually the nicest and offer to help, I gave up a token to a little guy last Sunday, he offered me his dollar bill and wanted to know if I could find it with the detector. He loved treasure finding!

The comments are hilarious when they think you can't hear them! All part of the MD'ing mystic.
I like the ones that ask what I'm finding and when I reply coins and trash, look at me like I'm off my rocker! To which I just smile, makes them scurry away. It's all good because "we" know what's out there waiting to be found he he he, so who's the silly one now! GL. HH! Always keep'em guessing!

 

[I C THE LITE]

Thanks for the stories guys. My children have grown up with me detecting but there friends think it is either really cool or they think I am crazy.

 

[Budman231]

These stories remind me why I generally avoid the public as much as possible. I try to MD at times when most people are home being board out of their skulls. When someone does strike up a conversation, it's usually "Find anything good?"... I usually say "Ahh It's like fishing, some days are good some aren't". They generally understand the fishing comment and smile and walk away. I don't think we have any obligation to explain ourselves to anyone. People judge you on your looks constantly whether MDing or not. Just do what you like to do and the heck with public opinion.

Kids think finding stuff is cool.

Another good way to dodge questioning is to say "For me.. It's just about being outside on a nice day like today". That is something everyone can relate to.

Bud

 

[jackedliberty]

I'll gladly take any clad people give me while MD'ing, but a merc here and there would be nice too!

 

[VernonWalter]

Well I do think of myself as poor money wise, but very rich in mind and other things. Part of the fun for me is using the expensive brain to find some additional money. If I was rolling in cash I wouldn't necessarily metal detect locally, but I'd still want to adventure outside and enjoy nature. This just happens to be the most potentially profitable outdoor activity that I enjoy.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Accept it I've had plenty of coins and dollars sent to me because no one understands what I'm up to. LOL Just don't be surprised when people pelt ya with pennies (or better) combing the side walks. Ignorance is bliss. Never to proud to stoop for a penny. Swing on mate!

Well now, just what are you up to

 

[cowboy7450]

i guess if we were all poor. i would be Metal detecting on a street coner and not in a field somewhere. Guess they must think that we are stupid too LMAO. Kept swinging the wand

 

[Doug H]

I showed my supervisor my 1894 barber quarter the day after I found it and was still excited about it and she looked at me in all seriousness and said..."I didn't know you were one of those weirdo's I see walking on the beach looking for change". I've never shown anyone else my finds since.

 

[jamey]

do not ever mind the ones who grin in your face,no matter how you try to live they will talk about you still.some words from jack white.

 

[Dave44]

I showed my supervisor my 1894 barber quarter the day after I found it and was still excited about it and she looked at me in all seriousness and said..."I didn't know you were one of those weirdo's I see walking on the beach looking for change". I've never shown anyone else my finds since.

Ever notice some supervisors feel so bad about themselves they will try to belittle people around them at every chance?

Sorry about her, but She is an ass. I talk about my hobby to anyone and everyone that wants to know. If they think less of me I bet I could find fifty things they do that show their true weaknesses, I try really hard not to point them out usually. But I have slid out a couple of observations at times.

The best thing you could say to the Sup is "Yeah, I am one of those guys that love my hobby", what is it you love to do in your spare time?
Neutral,,,,, unless you hate your job, lol

 

[NJcigarman]

I had one of my neighbors in his 20's drop something off at my house. I was cleaning my detectors with a hose. He asked me with all your money why are you hunting for change?

 

[Red James Cash]

"I didn't know you were one of those weirdo's

Doug you should of told her that you have been called worse by better.

 

[Doug H]

Doug you should of told her that you have been called worse by better.

Red...I'm a carrier for the USPS and I just must have lost my mind for a moment cause all us carriers know they hate us anyway. I really wouldn't have expected any better if I would have thought first.

 

[Old Dude]

I wonder if they know that Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones detects?


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