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I AM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER TONIGHT ABOUT ONE THING :(
- Thread starter GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va
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I had the pleasure of meeting "Mr. Beaver" this evening at the oceanfront. When my son and I first arrived on the beach, I saw him and went to approach him to see how he was doing (as I try to do with any detector out there, as I like to meet new folks with the same interest!). He was helping this lady who had lost her ring. He said I could help...so I did...but "Mr. Beaver" FOUND THE RING and made the woman very very happy!! ATTA' Boy "Mr. Beaver".
We both went our separate ways, I never got a chance to talk to him...later on he comes up to me and we chatted a bit and he told me of the incident.
I for one, do not have a set way of detecting...sometimes I got up and down, sometimes across, sometimes (when I'm just plum tuckered out) ... I just drag it behind me and if I get a hit...so be it.
If there's an instruction manual out there somewhere that gives the PROPER WAY TO DETECT THE OCEANFRONT...sure would love to read it
Had the pleasure of meeting two other gentlemen...one from Chesapeake (I'm sorry, I have forgotton your name.) and met another man from PA as well. Hope ya'll had lots of finds tonight!
"Mr. Beaver", it was a pleasure meeting you and I found your "etiquette" to be just fine!!!! Hope to see you out there again real soon!
We both went our separate ways, I never got a chance to talk to him...later on he comes up to me and we chatted a bit and he told me of the incident.
I for one, do not have a set way of detecting...sometimes I got up and down, sometimes across, sometimes (when I'm just plum tuckered out) ... I just drag it behind me and if I get a hit...so be it.
If there's an instruction manual out there somewhere that gives the PROPER WAY TO DETECT THE OCEANFRONT...sure would love to read it
Had the pleasure of meeting two other gentlemen...one from Chesapeake (I'm sorry, I have forgotton your name.) and met another man from PA as well. Hope ya'll had lots of finds tonight!
"Mr. Beaver", it was a pleasure meeting you and I found your "etiquette" to be just fine!!!! Hope to see you out there again real soon!
The Bulgarian
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BEACH HUNTER
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are:
1) Fill your holes
2) Take garbage you find with you
Beyond those two things, I'm not sure I can think of any other etiquette related things that would bug me. I've been annoyed by a guy who apparently felt the need to hunt right by me, try to talk to me and even saw him drop a ring and then "find it" to try to one up me, but I don't even consider that an etiquette thing - just a stupid thing.
Sadly I see too many unfilled holes and alot of metal debris lying beside them where I often hunt.
I'd like to know what kind of "etiquette" rules this person felt were being broken.
That said, Max I have the utmost respect for you, but I can't help but be a bit uncomfortable with you naming the person you're upset with. Being singled out on a public forum like this usually does nothing but start escalating a situation.
There's not many true jerks in this hobby, so perhaps it was just a misunderstanding or something - if you find out more or talk to the guy, let us know.
1) Fill your holes
2) Take garbage you find with you
Beyond those two things, I'm not sure I can think of any other etiquette related things that would bug me. I've been annoyed by a guy who apparently felt the need to hunt right by me, try to talk to me and even saw him drop a ring and then "find it" to try to one up me, but I don't even consider that an etiquette thing - just a stupid thing
.Sadly I see too many unfilled holes and alot of metal debris lying beside them where I often hunt.
I'd like to know what kind of "etiquette" rules this person felt were being broken.
That said, Max I have the utmost respect for you, but I can't help but be a bit uncomfortable with you naming the person you're upset with. Being singled out on a public forum like this usually does nothing but start escalating a situation.
There's not many true jerks in this hobby, so perhaps it was just a misunderstanding or something - if you find out more or talk to the guy, let us know.
...I didnt honestly know there were any beach etiquette DO's, besides the obvious:
1. Pick up your trash and that which you uncover.
2. Fill all holes.
3. Dont intercept the path of another detectorist hoping to snag something before they do.
4. Dont impinge on the straight folks using the beach.
5. Be considerate in general and wear a sunny disposition for everyone.
Maybe the Detector Sheriff makes up his own!
1. Pick up your trash and that which you uncover.
2. Fill all holes.
3. Dont intercept the path of another detectorist hoping to snag something before they do.
4. Dont impinge on the straight folks using the beach.
5. Be considerate in general and wear a sunny disposition for everyone.
Maybe the Detector Sheriff makes up his own!
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The one about not bothering those people who are using the beach for sunbathing, swimming, playing etc... - I generally hunt either early in the morning or late at night so I tend to forget this one since it rarely comes up for me.
This one that you posted is a good one also, but it has such a "gray area" associated with it, and perhaps it's the one that's at issue here.
Personally, when I'm detecting, I am focusing at least 90% on watching my detector head and listening for the tones. If I've ever been in a situation where I've "cut off" another detectorist, I've never done it intentionally.
I can say that there have been a few times where I've looked up and seen another detectorist ahead of me by 30-50 yards or so seemingly running along the same path I am - in those situations, unless there's a specific reason I'm looking along this stretch (look of the beach, searching for something specific I know is there, or having a hot streak), I'll generally start looking in another area.
Other than the crazy detectorist I met one time who decided he was going to shadow me and detect all around me and annoy me, I've never really had any issues - at least not enough that I would go up to someone and confront them - it would have to be extremely blatant and probably happen more than once for me to even notice.
In general, the beach is a darn big area and there's room for everyone
That said, I will start taking more note of where I am in relation to other detectorists when out hunting - I can certainly see where one might think their "area" is being encroached upon.
I guess I'm just a Pollyanna most of the time - we should all be able to get along
This one that you posted is a good one also, but it has such a "gray area" associated with it, and perhaps it's the one that's at issue here.
Personally, when I'm detecting, I am focusing at least 90% on watching my detector head and listening for the tones. If I've ever been in a situation where I've "cut off" another detectorist, I've never done it intentionally.
I can say that there have been a few times where I've looked up and seen another detectorist ahead of me by 30-50 yards or so seemingly running along the same path I am - in those situations, unless there's a specific reason I'm looking along this stretch (look of the beach, searching for something specific I know is there, or having a hot streak), I'll generally start looking in another area.
Other than the crazy detectorist I met one time who decided he was going to shadow me and detect all around me and annoy me, I've never really had any issues - at least not enough that I would go up to someone and confront them - it would have to be extremely blatant and probably happen more than once for me to even notice.
In general, the beach is a darn big area and there's room for everyone
That said, I will start taking more note of where I am in relation to other detectorists when out hunting - I can certainly see where one might think their "area" is being encroached upon.
I guess I'm just a Pollyanna most of the time - we should all be able to get along
Of course I am not talking about those others who happen across your path at random. I am talking about he obvious ones who are trying to beat you to the punch. Call them "detecting leeches" if you like.
I've seen them before - not often, mind you - and have had to give them a piece of my mind.
There is one more etiquette rule I forgot:
6. "Always offer your fellow pirates a cold beverage from your drink locker."
I've seen them before - not often, mind you - and have had to give them a piece of my mind.
There is one more etiquette rule I forgot:
6. "Always offer your fellow pirates a cold beverage from your drink locker."
... Everybody submit your favorites and we can compile them into an Code of Surf Pirate Etiquette!
I'll start it with my six:
1. Pick up your trash and that which you uncover.
2. Fill all holes.
3. Don't intercept the path of another detectorist hoping to snag something before they do.
4. Dont impinge on the straight folks and other depositors who are using the beach.
5. Be considerate in general and wear a sunny disposition for everyone.
6. Always offer your fellow pirates a cold beverage from your drink locker.
I'll start it with my six:
1. Pick up your trash and that which you uncover.
2. Fill all holes.
3. Don't intercept the path of another detectorist hoping to snag something before they do.
4. Dont impinge on the straight folks and other depositors who are using the beach.
5. Be considerate in general and wear a sunny disposition for everyone.
6. Always offer your fellow pirates a cold beverage from your drink locker.