Special Delivery! All Hands on Deck.

[Arkie John]

Hello ladies and gentlemens of the forum.

I was tipped of by Linda Jean that I was to receive a package--from who??? Oh no. That was for me to find out IF and WHEN it ever came. She knows how I can't wait on surprises.


Well; I waited and waited and had begun to start thinkin' bad thoughts about the delivery man or maybe, my neighbors. But guess what happened TODAY????? I don't want to embarrass anyone, but I must share this special time with you. Knowing who I am talking about, none of you would be surprised. Check this story out.

Yup, I had this box nearly three times the size of a shoebox waiting for me when I got home this pm. I opened it up and lo and behold, thar she be! A sho-nuff custom-made handle for an Excalibur Detector!

Mike, you have put one over on me! It's not Christmas yet...and my birthday was MONTHS ago...I know. Labor day! I am going to be the envy of all around this area! My hat is off to you for being able to fabricate something out of metal. I never could do that type of work! It is great, and I will certainly enjoy this most special of gifts--a random act of kindness.

I was telling Virginia last evening that (as I now prepare to depart for Hurricane Katrina's victims) she should not plan on spending any extra money I may be making this trip, as I was going to take about half of it and buy a new or almost new excal 800. "You just go right ahead," she said, with a sweet smile (as always). So, I am IN. I can swish until I get the money together for the hookah, and have a great time doin' it.

Thanks again, Mike, for bein' so thoughtful. And, guess what???? What goes around comes around...in the fullness of time.

I will make full use of this hand-crafted gift from my friend of the North. I STILL can't get over this gift! Thanks so very much. I'll post a photo when I get my rig in and have it mounted like it's supposed to be. <><

aj

PS I don't know how it really got to me. It was addressed to 799 Hilltop Road instead of 299 Hilltop. I suppose the mail lady just figured I was the only John Garrett in these-here hills. That's why it took so long, I reckon.

 

[Sunny]

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That could explain the delay!!!
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[Dan-MO]

And what a class act from our buddy Mike!

 

[George-CT]

I've had one here for about 5 years. Mine is the older one with the seasearch horseshoe coil...Really is a nice unit and super quiet in salt water. Just not digging iron is a plus to me. Sounds like your new gift will compliment it very nicely.

Swampy-CT

 

[ojm bc]

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[Arkie John]

I should be in full swing pretty soon. <><

aj

 

[Arkie John]

But how do you express the way you feel when someone you have never met face-to-face, goes out of his way, and constructs a custom-made item for you?

It's just so special! <><

aj

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

He is one of those special folks that truly cares about his fellow man...wish there were more like him in this world. Please have a great day! Kelley (Texas)

 

[Micheal_R]

I was beginning to wonder if you were going to get it. However, we can blame Linda for that She told me 799 instead of 299 [Linda, You Bad!!!!! ]

Anyway, I do hope that you use it and enjoy it. I have tried numerous formats,{I guess I am an inveterate inventor] and this seems to work the best for me.

Here is my diving unit. I have a wading excal as well. I still have not settled on a permant format for it yet though!!

Sunny skies, clear water, vcalm sea

M

 

[Micheal_R]

I was beginning to wonder if you were going to get it. However, we can blame Linda for that She told me 799 instead of 299 [Linda, You Bad!!!!! ]

Anyway, I do hope that you use it and enjoy it. I have tried numerous formats,{I guess I am an inveterate inventor] and this seems to work the best for me.

Here is my diving unit. I have a wading excal as well. I still have not settled on a permant format for it yet though!!

Sunny skies, clear water, calm seas

M

 

[Micheal_R]

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[Micheal_R]

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[George-CT]

its weighted or for that matter even in no surf. It just stays put. Its the coil of choice for me.

swampy

 

[Arkie John]

It may not make me independently wealthy, but it DOES make for a bushel or two of great fun!

I'll probably get my machine about the time the water begins to get chilly! It'll be next season before I truly flex the Excal. I will correct that scenario with a hooka unit, where I can dive during the off season.

I once did some diving with a Garrett Sea Hunter, in the '80's. I still have it, but I stored it for years and when I pulled it out, the factory batteries had contaminated the machine. Uncle Charlie wouldn't make it good so my next water machine will be the best...The Excal.

You are so thoughtful and I'm just blown away by your gift to me. Thanks so very much. I better get back to work. I don't work half-days like Linda <><

aj

 

[Sunny]

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[General Ray]

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[General Ray]

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[Arkie John]

...she's been doin' that number on me ever since she could talk.

aj

 

[Micheal_R]

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[Royal]

Oh yeah, I do use a 1280X don't I? Very nice Mike!! We sure have some good people posting here don't we??