Close call at the soccer park

[Ism]

I was hunting a soccer park that I've hunted for a few years now. It has coughed up a lot of good targets so its my favorite spot to hunt.
A groundskeeper pulled up next to me on his gator and asked if I was searching for something in particular. I said just detecting.
He then told me I was on private property and I can't be digging out here. I said that I have been searching here for 3 years.
That I am very careful not to disturb the sod and always return it to its original condition. I pick up trash and remove sharp objects (showed him a kitchen knife blade I dug earlier).
Told him I really liked coming out here and would do nothing to jeopardize that privilege. Is there a way I can continue to detect here?
He said he noticed that I left no evidence of digging and appreciated that I do more good than harm. He said, go ahead, have fun.
I couldn't believe that I actually changed his mind. ME SO HAPPY!.

I left shortly after because players were gathering. Going back tomorrow at daybreak.

Not only that, today I dug my first (badly worn) standing liberty quarter...at the soccer park no less!
Though I already have some in my coin collection, it was nice to break that particular barrier.

Alas, the diamonds are junk jewelry but the rest is silver.

 

[Roscue2]

Ya done gooood!!!

 

[Bucksport]

That's how you do it! I had a similar experience 2 years ago at my local soccer field. After showing what I had removed, they told me to have fun. Amazing what good Karma will do

 

[mudpuppy]

Excellent! Sometimes a little conversation is all that is needed. Nice work all the way around..!
Mud

 

[matthias]

Nice job! Textbook lesson for everyone. Glad to hear it worked out for you. GL and HH. Matt

 

[Tom_in_CA]

ah good story. Now we'll all go hunt private property, and wait to change the minds of passerbys with big smiles and friendly chat! (nah, just kiddin' )

 

[Robert2300]

You might want to carry one of those small tote bags with you to collect
the trash in. DON'T THROW THE TRASH AWAY. I used my bag of trash
to show one park superintendent all the junk I was digging out and carrying out
of the place. He liked that and said GO AHEAD...just don't make any big
holes.
Robt2300

 

[JimmyCT]

Good job ISM!