No Call? No Show? Last Time..!

[Ahab8]

If somebody has that little appreciation for such a great opportunity you're better off without them. Obviously this individual doesn't have the same passion that most of us have

 

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[jeff of pa]

Unless I get a special site, & want to at least offer them
a chance to tag along.
I just wait for those who are Cursed with work & Family to contact me
when they want to hunt.

That way I'm rarely disappointed

 

[Higgy]

If somebody has that little appreciation for such a great opportunity you're better off without them. Obviously this individual doesn't have the same passion that most of us have

Wisdom beyond your years, my friend.

 

[mikeraydj]

I enjoy the solitude when I hunt alone. I have no desire to competition hunt. When I am detecting I am not talking, I am listening, so it wouldn't be social. I have no need to be running back and forth showing my finds to another or vice versa. Places to hunt here are already scarce, so bringing another gets those places hunted out even faster. I am sure for others it is the opposite.

 

[Ahab8]

I put way too much time into researching these hard to find colonial sites to bring somebody that doesn't put in that same commitment. If I was to take somebody and they found my Mass silver....they may not come out of the woods :-)

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

Thanks but friend cannot avoid. We also work together, as do the other conscriptees.
The point of blatantly not calling or showing is infuriating.
Peace ✌

Well, apparently, he's really not interested and doesnt want to go.
Not calling... NO EXCUSE. A call only takes a second.
Repeated situation... I, like the others said.... would have stopped asking after a few times of that crap.
Good luck, and happy hunting!

 

[Fletch88]

If you are still able to hunt it without him I would just count your blessings. I actually prefer to hunt alone. As others have said I'm listening and observing nature. Not really there to socialize anyway.

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

Yeah,sounds like a lot of drama. I'd hunt alone or take a puppy. Puppies are nice and you can boss them around and they like it.

Sounds all good until you actually try it...
LOL, my 2 pains in the butt are all over the place if not having my 100% attention!
You wont be able to pay attention to detecting if you take doggies! Trust me, I KNOW!!

 

[bzbadger]

Speaking as a Christian I think since this guy is your friend that you should be totally up front with him. Tell him that 8 out 9 times he has avoided you, its caused concern and you would like to know what's wrong. You don't have to be rude but truthful about your concern. Remind him what you expect as a friend and that you're sure he wouldn't like it if the roles were reversed. Doing so should clear the air between you two. Pray before going to your friend asking for peace between you two. That's just me.

 

[NHBandit]

I enjoy the solitude when I hunt alone. I have no desire to competition hunt. When I am detecting I am not talking, I am listening, so it wouldn't be social. I have no need to be running back and forth showing my finds to another or vice versa. Places to hunt here are already scarce, so bringing another gets those places hunted out even faster. I am sure for others it is the opposite.

But who will you show the nectar in the hole ? Who will help you up when you do a backflip over a wheat penny and land wrong ?

 

[Juice in the hole]

I've been down a similar road as OP with a very close friend. At some point a few years back, I realized I was the only one making an effort, placing the phone calls and staying in contact in general. He always claims to be too busy, yet has the time to do a multitude of other things despite his supposed hectic life. Even when I'm back in town (8 hrs. away) It's pretty much on me to make the effort to visit. I could go on, but it really isn't germane to this topic. What is important for the OP is to just move on with his life and his pursuits. No need to be nasty to your friend or try to catch him in a lie. Just move on and realize he may not be the close friend that you thought he was.

 

[DigIron2]

he'd smite him

Maybe in old testament ,under old law.I am not talking muslim here.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks all.
Situation has ended, unfortunately though.
Friend will no longer attend.
I don't have time to wait on folks, as I would never expect folks to wait on me.
Peace ✌

 

[ARC]

Well CinKid...
No stress... no mess...
And more finds for you.
Sounds like a "fair weathered friend" anyway.

 

[ARC]

You know what is good about "lame" friends ?
After knowing them...
you can recognize it/them sooner next time.

 

[Sluice Willis]

Maybe bake a pie and take it too eh? I don't think it calls for all that but I'm not against it. I'd be truthful about my concern as you put it. If the guys ass doesn't show up ,the heck with him. It is a metal detecting adventure not a mission trip.

I think picking on Christians and using profanity crosses the line, and making fun of other members over their beliefs violates the forum guidelines. I find the post quoted above to be rude, disrespectful, offensive and totally uncalled for!

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[Sluice Willis]

I would never expect folks to wait on me.
Peace ✌

Except waitresses! Crappy friend, good story, let us know how it turns out and a few pics of those relevant finds would be nice! Good luck! If I wasn't busy shooting movie sequels that never live up to the original, I would be into helping out! But hey at least I'm not Rocky right!

 

[ARC]

Hey weren't you in the metal detecting movie "Plug Fiction" with Sandal trackson ?

 

[Sluice Willis]

Hey weren't you in the metal detecting movie "Plug Fiction" with Sandal trackson ?

Who's detector is this? It's a Minelab baby! Who's Minelab is this? It's Zed's. Who is Zed? Zed's dead baby, Zed's dead!

 

[Tnmountains]

As the Mods have already been reading this post we do not need it turned upside down and off topic. The original poster got good advice and has moved on.
Not a bad idea.