What can I say about Monte? He is like a guru of metal detecting. Go to him with a question and he will have an answer or will find out. He is akin to dear Abby in the metal detecting world, such as Monte - part of an asteroid landed in my back yard and I picked it up and ran to the ocean at high tide in the full moon, but I couldn't get my machine to ground balance using the piece of asteroid. What is wrong? Or will my coil from my Minelab fit my Garrett that I put together with parts of a Whites and a Fisher? He answers questions on almost all the forums. He must get a lot of e mail a week and goes detecting and must have a job and family. He has metal detecting madness like all of us. I saw not too long ago that his son was on the forums. What it must have been like to hop up in that big old car and roar down the road to unknown places where Indian wars were fought and old ghost towns existed or open fields where pioneers rode their wagons across. Places even now I would like to see or detect or in the evening when his dad came home pulling earth encrusted items from his pocket and the telling of adventures. How lucky his son is that his dad shared this with him. I e-mailed him the other day with a lot of questions and he took the time to answer as he always does. So this is to say thanks for your time and advice you offer to everyone. Thanks again. Ohio Fred.
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This is what i have to say about Monte.Long read if you want.
- Thread starter ohio fred
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clondike clad
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What can I say about Monte?
One of a kind.
One of a kind.
This is the first Forum I read where you placed this post, so I will respond here.
I do frequent as many active forums as time allows, especially to read what folks are asking about or commenting on. I'll add my comments when I get the urge.
I do try to get all E-mail answered, but I get a lot of mail each day, and the frequency and quantity of E-mail is directly proportional to the number of posts I make and the variety of topics covered in them. Unfortunately, due to my bad back and health, I can't detect for as long as I used to or would like to, nor can I sit for longer periods at the computer which also adds to my E-mail response tardiness.
I started out with a home-built "Metal/Mineral Locator" in march of 1965, my first factory-produced unit was a White's Ghostowner BFO in 1968. I'm a retired Chief of Police, and police work was my favorite occupation, but I worked as a Marketing Rep/Dealer Coordinator for Compass Electronics when they were still a good organization. Yes, I have a family. Before I left Compass I remarried, and Debbie & I will enjoy our 18th anniversary this December. For 14 years this month we've worked in Property Management which has allowed my a LOT of free time to enjoy the hobby.
I had six children and Debbie had three and we only wish we could spend more time with all nine of them, and the 15 grand-children we have (#16 is due in January or February). Unfortunately, for me, most of our kids are not active in the hobby. Mont Jr. is the most active of them all, and the first units he used, from about age 5, were a White's Mini-Master and Compass Coin Hustler.
ALL of my kids went detecting with me from the time they could be pushed in a stroller or walk by my side. A few of them enjoyed it when they were little and got the toy cars and planes (the boys) or costume jewelry (girls), and I always tried/try to incorporate as much discussion about the history of the sites we hunt.
As any of us who got started in "the early days" of the hobby knows, while there are still some good finds out there to be made, it sure isn't like it used to be. At times it can easily become frustrating when you go without a silver coin or an older coin, such as an Indian Head cent or 'V' nickel or older coin, for a spell. I feel it's even more important these days to encourage hobbyists to appreciate the Fun Factor of the hobby because there isn't the quantity of frequent and/or older good stuff to satisfy the bulk of us.
So, I read and post and respond to mail with one primary intent, and that is to help others gain a little better knowledge of their equipment and/or techniques, knowing that in the long-run it can/will aid in their success ... and in doing so, I always try to emphasize the fun that can be had if we put our mind to it.
So, to you and others who have shared kind words about me ... "Thank You" ... and I hope your next foray afield is rewarding in many ways.
Monte
I do frequent as many active forums as time allows, especially to read what folks are asking about or commenting on. I'll add my comments when I get the urge.
I do try to get all E-mail answered, but I get a lot of mail each day, and the frequency and quantity of E-mail is directly proportional to the number of posts I make and the variety of topics covered in them. Unfortunately, due to my bad back and health, I can't detect for as long as I used to or would like to, nor can I sit for longer periods at the computer which also adds to my E-mail response tardiness.
I started out with a home-built "Metal/Mineral Locator" in march of 1965, my first factory-produced unit was a White's Ghostowner BFO in 1968. I'm a retired Chief of Police, and police work was my favorite occupation, but I worked as a Marketing Rep/Dealer Coordinator for Compass Electronics when they were still a good organization. Yes, I have a family. Before I left Compass I remarried, and Debbie & I will enjoy our 18th anniversary this December. For 14 years this month we've worked in Property Management which has allowed my a LOT of free time to enjoy the hobby.
I had six children and Debbie had three and we only wish we could spend more time with all nine of them, and the 15 grand-children we have (#16 is due in January or February). Unfortunately, for me, most of our kids are not active in the hobby. Mont Jr. is the most active of them all, and the first units he used, from about age 5, were a White's Mini-Master and Compass Coin Hustler.
ALL of my kids went detecting with me from the time they could be pushed in a stroller or walk by my side. A few of them enjoyed it when they were little and got the toy cars and planes (the boys) or costume jewelry (girls), and I always tried/try to incorporate as much discussion about the history of the sites we hunt.
As any of us who got started in "the early days" of the hobby knows, while there are still some good finds out there to be made, it sure isn't like it used to be. At times it can easily become frustrating when you go without a silver coin or an older coin, such as an Indian Head cent or 'V' nickel or older coin, for a spell. I feel it's even more important these days to encourage hobbyists to appreciate the Fun Factor of the hobby because there isn't the quantity of frequent and/or older good stuff to satisfy the bulk of us.
So, I read and post and respond to mail with one primary intent, and that is to help others gain a little better knowledge of their equipment and/or techniques, knowing that in the long-run it can/will aid in their success ... and in doing so, I always try to emphasize the fun that can be had if we put our mind to it.
So, to you and others who have shared kind words about me ... "Thank You" ... and I hope your next foray afield is rewarding in many ways.
Monte
Mick in Dubbo
New member
Without it I would have struggled for a lot longer to learn this great hobby.
All the best.
Mick Evans.
All the best.
Mick Evans.
Detector Man
Active member
I read EVERYTHING or try to read everything Monte submits on the various Forums....the guy types like he knows you and its not too technical for us youngsters (MD wise). He knows what he speaks of....Monte does NOT talk DOWN to the reader...he is very thorough and very PATIENT in explaining his positions on different metal detecting topics...I guess with 9 children he HAS to be patient...im not counting the 15 grandchildren...lol...i think they trained HIM...Thanks Monte...youre Da Mannnnn.
Gilbert
PS im sure i am only repeating what has been already said many times over in past years...but its true nonetheless.
Gilbert
PS im sure i am only repeating what has been already said many times over in past years...but its true nonetheless.