Lost my dad last week

[juantonio]

Me and my dad loved metal detecting. We would always talk about good places to go. Couldn't go out as much together as I would've liked since I live in Miami and he in California. I am happy we were able to go a couple of times. He had just sent me my old 9 year bounty hunter and we were talking about getting a new one. Then suddenly that same weekend he passed away at the age of 51. I was discouraged and thought I'm not getting one anymore. But then I thought I could do it in remembrance of him. So I went out and purchased a used MXT and waiting for It to come in. I miss him and his enthusiasm about the hobby. Hope to make many finds just wish he was here with me to make them.

 

[Aarong81]

I'm sorry for your loss, Its hard to adjust to life after such a loss. But the fact that you both shared an interest in the hobby, you can use the time you spend in the hobby to think of him and feel closer to him while enjoying the outdoors. Metal detecting is my escape from reality and bills, ect. It can be relaxing, exhausting, boring or exciting. Its what you make of it, but its usually different every time. Try to think of the hobby as your time to go hang out with your dad and share the common interest. Don't get down unless your detector is beeping!

 

[Nancy-IL]

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Remember, he'll be with you while you're out and about detecting. Prayers for you and your family. HH, Nancy

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Having detected with him will keep the good memories alive.

 

[Topo]

sorry about the lost, sadly it's part of life
I wish you the best!

 

[bigtim1973]

I know how you feel. My brother got me into metal detecting when I was a kid. He was 10 years older than me so when he came across the target he would make me dig it up!! That is how I got into it. He died of kidney failure at 47 years old in 2010. I did not even want to look at a metal detector anymore and did not for over a year. Well I got to thinking about it and decided it was in my blood too much, so after about a year or so I got back into it and I did have fun again and it brought back some good memories. I have all of his finds including the ones I was involved with as a kid at digging up. Here we are over 2 years now after he has passed and this fall I bought a building and am fixing to become a metal detector dealer this month. I am sorry for your loss and 51 is really a young age to pass away at, but your doing the right thing as he enjoyed it too and would be happy that your still persuing this great hobby. HH, Tim

 

[nevadamxt]

sorry to hear about your loss my father passed away 9-3 3 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer we are all still reeling from it,he gave me my first m.d. when i was ten 34 years ago ,i do miss him

 

[juantonio]

Thanks everyone for your support and my friend Bigtim that's exactly how u felt.

 

[widebody]

[size=medium]sorry about your loss but i do feel your dad wouldn't want you to stop detecting. i'm sure he'd want ya to continue. as long as you remember him he'll be with you on every hunt.

HH [/size]

 

[mickfin]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, I lost my Dad also 6 years ago, On a Family Road trip i wish just the 2 of us???? My Dad swung my Whitea Eagle II SL 90 with the
Big foot coil at the ocean, But he never did the Hobby with me, You N your Dad had more time Hunting?? Think of the Good times?? Mickfin

 

[larryk56]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.

Your Dad will always be with you in spirit and
will forever be with you.

When you get down or discouraged talk to
your Dad and he will guide you.

 

[RandyNorthridgeca]

My deepest condolences! I'm sure your father would want you to carry on the tradition of metal detecting with your son. Look for him in your heart, he'll be with you forever!