Morning JohnLol it just got to me as brought back feels oh school years I was the quiet one that never talked so people would say mean things and act harshly. So the reaction of assuming I was some bad person or something bugged me. Of course I can't blame some for caution especially a woman on her own especially these days. Just in the moment my feeling were hurt just an over reaction on my part. But I did well and regardless was completely polite the whole interaction.
Time to pull the

Get a nice card-put your feelings in the card.
Just drop it off
Let the chips fall-but maybe you're just 2 peas in a pod.
Dear home owner
First of all I would sincerely apologize for disturbing/scaring you the other day.
I suffer from....... and detecting helps me........overcome my..........
It was the first time I have ever knocked on a strangers door.
Always have known the property owners before.
We just moved here recently and I know nobody here.
So I built up enough courage to knock, and ask but I was totally crushed when I heard "No"
I felt like a criminal the way you reacting to my present.
(I fully understand that I am a stranger, knocking on the door)
I assure you I am just a person that has a hobby which they've passionate about.
Once again I am so sorry for my intrusion.
If there is any reconsideration on detecting the yard-please contact me at .............
This is my address and family..........
Signed
Sad John