Polpular misconceptions about metal detectorists? ....

[Mi$$ouri Jim]

Name some of the misconceptions you have heard from the general public? about us.? ? ?

I once was chatting with a lady at a park about my hobby & she thought I metal detected for a living. ? I had to laugh at the time & said I'd have to work 100 times harder metal detecting than my regular job to be able to make a living wage.

 

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[Michael in SC]

MD'ers are 80 year old retired guys in sandals and black socks.

Michael

 

[omnicognic]

Metal detecting Zen by Buckram:

Once when I was about to start detecting at a small lake, a fisherman gave me a sneer and said, "I'll bet when you bought that thing, you really thought you were going to get rich, didn't you?" I just smiled and replied, "No, sir. When you bought that rod and reel, did you think you were going to start a fish market?"

Good one Buckram!

 

[rvbvetter]

The one i probably hear the most, where ever i am. Is from the person that runs across the street and asks me; After i'm done there, would i have time to come over and edge his lawn. Just along the side walk, real quick? Pleeease? HH

 

[dudes2112]

My wife always says she's going to get me the sandels and black socks... Never has though.

Dudes

 

[Wayne from Maine]

I sometime wear Teva's and my feet get pretty dirty..does that count?

 

[rvbvetter]

I won't go until i put fresh white tape on my glasses, put my pocket protector and knee pads on. And put my plaid shirt on thats too small.

 

[paratrooper]

Your legs MUST be absolutely WHITE to complete the look . You must also leave a shuffle trail when you walk . What with being too old to lift your feet . When you bend over to dig a target you should look around when you're finished with a pained look on your face as if to be looking for help getting up .

 

[rvbvetter]

LOL your right it doesn't hurt to have blinding white legs. Except when i'm wearing my high water pants

 

[detectordave]

I wear nothing but a tank top and sandals. I figure this is the MOST atractive look for an overweight 40 year old man.

 

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