hey vern,any trouble down there in virginy?...>

[todd[ma]]

this hobby is gonna be extinct before we know it.looks like it's gonna get tougher for you to find a new field to hit in your neck of the woods real soon.
i guess butch is gonna have to find another destination for vacation soon.man this sux!!
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?20,415263,415263#msg-415263

 

[MK_(MO)]

getting permission for even a few people to detect somewhere can be difficult ... but when you have 175 people show up waving detectors the locals are sure to tweek. ... Even though this appears to be a case of fraud, it has put the public and political spotlight on these type of events.... only time will tell what effects this will have.

 

[General Ray]

the hunt.

http://www.savecrowsnest.org/

 

[todd[ma]]

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[Craig in Alabama]

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[Craig in Alabama]

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[Kelley (Texas)]

and read some of the vulgar perverted posted messages that is so common at that site? Kelley (Texas)

 

[James in Alabama]

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[General Ray]

other site it won't paint a pretty picture for the hobby or anybody who swings a metal detector, they will bunch us all in that group

General Ray

 

[Vernon in Virginia~Formerly Alaska]

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[MK_(MO)]

In my years of detecting I've seen that small groups that are polite, respectful, spend their money at the "mom & pop" restaurants and hotels in the community are usually treated quite well.... Many times the locals will be interested in the hobby and share contacts and possible sites to try.

But, I would think in most areas 175 detectorists invading a community would be right up there with a visit from the hells angels....
(especially if detecting is already a sore subject)

** Outsiders who read this should know that most participants in this hobby...
pride themselves on being honest individuals of high moral character ....
obtain permission from the land "owner" to detect...
they are respectful of the land they detect...
and strive to honor the property owner's beliefs and wishes.

 

[Butch in Colorado]

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[Vernon in Virginia~Formerly Alaska]

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[Lawrence in Alabama]

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[Lawrence in Alabama]

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