Are You Addicted To Metal Detecting? If Yes, How Bad:drinking:

[John-Edmonton]

Do you have a daily craving to metal detect? Do you daydream of finding great treasure? Does metal detecting interfere with your day to day life? Does your spouse wish you would stop?

I can answer yes to some of these, and my wife is glad I have such a healthy hobby. So......the way I look at it:

1) I could have no hobbies, watch TV all day and pour on the LBS.

2) Take up drinking, or weed, or other drugs (real bad decision)

3) Except that I am somewhat addicted, and except the health and $$$ benefits. (good compromise)

 

[wyohunter99]

I’m pretty much obsessed

 

[John-Edmonton]

Good man!

 

[JimmyCT]

Maybe you should join D.A. (Detectorist Anonymous) And, you might even see me there I'll go first, My name is Jim and well, I am addicted to listening for audio signals and digging in the dirt. When I hear a high tone in the midst of iron, I really get excited! Then as I pull out a nice old coin, the addiction becomes even worse and I spend hours and hours in the field missing lunch and supper. Who would like to go next?

I’m pretty much obsessed

 

[wyohunter99]

Maybe you should join D.A. (Detectorist Anonymous) And, you might even see me there I'll go first, My name is Jim and well, I am addicted to listening for audio signals and digging in the dirt. When I hear a high tone in the midst of iron, I really get excited! Then as I pull out a nice old coin, the addiction becomes even worse and I spend hours and hours in the field missing lunch and supper. Who would like to go next?

I’m pretty much obsessed

Ha

 

[John-Edmonton]

Yes.....My name is John. I am a detectorholic. My wife currently attends Alanon-AT to cope with her husbands weaknesses. She has learned to accept all the gold rings I give her with no guilt or remorse. (Psssst....she's getting a new Garrett for Christmas)

 

[John-Edmonton]

Joining a support group is definitely a first step.....

 

[Drakester]

I know one thing this guy is hooked! lol HH

 

[UtahRich]

Is this the room for the DA meeting?



Rich (Utah)

 

[JimmyCT]

Rich,
Please tell us a little about yourself....

Is this the room for the DA meeting?



Rich (Utah)

 

[JimmyCT]

John,

being completely honest is the best way to deal with your "detectoritist" condition. Now please tell the group who that new detector is really for

Yes.....My name is John. I am a detectorholic. My wife currently attends Alanon-AT to cope with her husbands weaknesses. She has learned to accept all the gold rings I give her with no guilt or remorse. (Psssst....she's getting a new Garrett for Christmas)

 

[Southwind]

For me it has changed over the years, It started as a Fancy and then changed to a hobby. It then changed to an addiction/obsession for many years and now it is a treat.

 

[mascard1]

Not me ..Never happen.....Garage..Bedroom..Car...I think one might have sneeked into the Bathroom? And those little round things that go on the end of them...I think they are breeding?..and the Ear warmers..that come with them...Have a pair of those for every occasion...Have to look good when I go out..O yeah..Lets not forget about those little beep beep sticks..That come in Orange..Black..Grey..Have a suppy of those to ..to go with different Headphones ..Have to be in style.
Then there is all these Different Tools for moving dirt.(I think some people think I am a Gardener?)..So if you where to ask me If I was ADDICTED..I would say NO...........One day ..I might get one of those Coins that says Sober free from Metal detecting..................................................But I really doubt it..............HOOKED FOR LIFE!!!!

 

[woody]

Simple answer. YES! I let everything in the yard go to pot this summer. Well, not smoking pot but now I can't find my car.

 

[UtahRich]

Rich,
Please tell us a little about yourself....

Is this the room for the DA meeting?

Rich (Utah)

Hi, My name is Rich, Nice to meet everybody here. My dad asked me what I wanted for my 12th birthday and I told him I wanted a metal detector. I picked out a Whites TR (1974). Metal detecting adventures have been a problem ever since.

This isn't an INTERVENTION is it? I don't see my wife, family or detecting buddies here.


Rich -


ps - I didn't realize that it had been 43 years since I bought my first detector. Dang, That means I'm more than 40.

 

[wyohunter99]

Sounds like most of you are beyond repair! Like me ha!

 

[John-Edmonton]

Abstinence is not recommended......however, should you run into periods where you can not detect due to other illnesses, broken equipment or severe weather, ask your doctor to write a prescriptions for this:

 

[John-Edmonton]

Belonging to a support group like "DETECTING ANONYMOUS" is highly recommended by professionals to help solve associated problems with this addiction.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Thanks for sharing. For me. it began many years ago. I quit smoking, and with the money I saved, I purchased my first metal detector......a Garrett Ultra 500. It was so easy to find coins. Thats when I became addicted. I substituted one addiction for another! ([size=x-small]true story[/size])

 

[wyohunter99]

For me it started about 15 years ago. I started out with a White’s IDX and tore up my backyard looking for coins! The last few years I have gotten my son into it and now he has the bug! Probably going to get him an AT Pro for Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!