Sudden awakening

[Coinseeker 78]

I have owned several detectors and found many old artifacts, coins, rings and other valuables with all of them. I have a friend that I detect with who out finds me on most occasions. He uses a Minelab and I use a Fisher and AT Pro. Sometime I beat him in finds but neither of us find a huge amount more then the other. I finally realized that it was not my detectors fault because he has never found deep targets that I have not also marked with my detector. I found out that he is able to dig twice as many target's as me on a given day. He can dig,retrieve and replace the plug in the time it takes me to dig the plug. I am almost 80 years old and have severe arthritis in my neck and hands that slow me down. But I am happy for him and myself because it is a good friendship and we have fun hunting together. I might buy another detector when one comes out with an amazing break through that will increase your odds of locating treasures over today's detectors. Thanks for reading this and good luck with your detecting.

 

[Johnny Cache]

Congratulations on getting out there and detecting! I can't think of a better way to keep in shape and have fun doing it. Also, doing what you love keeps you young on the inside. I hope I am still able to detect when I'm 80.

 

[William-NM]

Tell him that in order to make it a fair 'contest', you'll have to tie one of his hands behind his back. Alternately, you could make him dig with a teaspoon.

 

[WV62]

Getting up there myself but we got to keep plugging away.

 

[Leslie(nova scotia)]

n/t

 

[mudpuppy]

I think this sport is one for loners by nature, you know, going and doing what you want...its hard to find a good partner in any sport that is compatible with your style and helps the day go by in some sort of fun...it sure is a lot more enjoyable to hunt with somebody that is a good fit..maybe when I'm 80 some young pup will pick me up and take me hunting! I sure hope so!
Mud

 

[deepseeker442]

friendship is a treasure. wtg on it tony in al

 

[Goldstrike]

Fresh air, exercise, being close to nature, a good metal detector AND a good friend......what more could we ask for?! Even though I have arthritis in my shoulder, I pop some pills and continue to swing at a moderate pace and find great things that put a smile on my face!!! I hope you have many more years of metal detecting as I wish for all of you.

 

[Coinseeker 78]

I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement. I feel like you are true and sincere friends.

 

[Metal Magnet]

well, i hope i am still detecting at your age - that's awesome!