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Not putting anybody down
- Thread starter Tledoux
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Metal detecting is already a wonderful hobby. Add some humor and it's even better. 
Leslie(nova scotia)
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quicksilver
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Go wings!!
Herding Cats
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Seems to me that every skill holds it's own language...something that is unique to that skill. As a nurse, when speaking to a Dr or another nurse, I use the language of nursing or medicine. When I learned to skydive, I used that language, too.
As a baby, we learn language, and don't always use it right (I remember saying a bad word and getting in trouble - I didn't know what it meant, either. LOL).
Language, and the special language that goes with a skill, is something that allows people to communicate within a particular group. And while yes, I agree that some folks go overboard with it (I've never seen the digging shows), to me, it's about learning; learning the language of a skill, and learning to communicate with it.
It also shows some enthusiasm...which I think is great in most things (enthusiasm over meth, not so much. LOL). Learning the language of 'digging' (in itself, digging means to make a hole, not necessarily involving metal detecting) is expected, and necessary...otherwise, how could someone even read the boards?
I do get your point, though...just think that a little leeway to the newbies (like me) while we're trying to learn the difference between bling and ice, nector sector and a honey hole, and other various things along with learning how to use a machine to tell us what's under our feet...well, I can't find fault with folks who show enthusiasm.
This all comes from a newbie, so be gentle with me. I've found a total of 6 pennies, so I've got a LONG way to go.
Have a great day!
Best-
Herding Cats
As a baby, we learn language, and don't always use it right (I remember saying a bad word and getting in trouble - I didn't know what it meant, either. LOL).
Language, and the special language that goes with a skill, is something that allows people to communicate within a particular group. And while yes, I agree that some folks go overboard with it (I've never seen the digging shows), to me, it's about learning; learning the language of a skill, and learning to communicate with it.
It also shows some enthusiasm...which I think is great in most things (enthusiasm over meth, not so much. LOL). Learning the language of 'digging' (in itself, digging means to make a hole, not necessarily involving metal detecting) is expected, and necessary...otherwise, how could someone even read the boards?
I do get your point, though...just think that a little leeway to the newbies (like me) while we're trying to learn the difference between bling and ice, nector sector and a honey hole, and other various things along with learning how to use a machine to tell us what's under our feet...well, I can't find fault with folks who show enthusiasm.
This all comes from a newbie, so be gentle with me. I've found a total of 6 pennies, so I've got a LONG way to go.
Have a great day!
Best-
Herding Cats
They had a show on about a lunatic asylum and people used to get put into these places for disobeying a husband, self-gratification and all other lame excuses. Then they would isolate them, shock therapy on their brains, lobotomies, ( they take out the cerebal cortex) and sew the scalp back together. This was hell on earth and it took sadistic people to do this to other people. I wouldn't go anywhere near a hell hole like this with all the suffering and misery. The one they did about the pass where they found items from 4 different eras was pretty good. I couldn't bear to watch the show about the sanitariums and asylums.
WOW i don't know where that last comment came from, Nothing to do with Medal detecting. Anyway like I said I am Not putting John down, I am Laughing With him. I saw the show and thought they where just actors But they are Real guys out doing what we all love, Finding the treasure we walk over every day. Herding Cats Welcome to a great sport, It will take you time to get to know the machine you have, I have a Ace 350 and a Coin master pro. Both mid priced machines but it takes time to figure them out. Hang in there you will be rewarded for your effort.