Detecting and Getting Older

[P.ALLEN]

As a fella with some physical issues of my own and sometimes use a cane, I was heartened to see this while out digging on Sunday. There I was digging away and I look across the park and see another guy swinging away, detector in one hand and a cane in the other. Props to the fella in Ypsilanti, I have been down about my medical issues getting worse and not being able to do the stuff I love. You made me feel better about it, knowing I will still have a shot at getting out there as I get older.

 

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[Tpmetal]

that will be me some day. I already get stuck sometimes if i stay on my knees too long.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Yeah. Gone are the days I could squat on my heels while probing and digging. I now sometimes carry a kneeling pad or just give up and kneel on the ground. I tried knee pads but they are too uncomfortable to walk around in.

 

[TerryC]

As a fella with some physical issues of my own and sometimes use a cane, I was heartened to see this while out digging on Sunday. There I was digging away and I look across the park and see another guy swinging away, detector in one hand and a cane in the other. Props to the fella in Ypsilanti, I have been down about my medical issues getting worse and not being able to do the stuff I love. You made me feel better about it, knowing I will still have a shot at getting out there as I get older.

Keep the faith, P. At 68, with bad back issues, I'll bet I (and some other seniors) STILL dig more than many of the younger professed "detectorists" here. ╦╦Ç

 

[4x4x4]

As a fella with some physical issues of my own and sometimes use a cane, I was heartened to see this while out digging on Sunday. There I was digging away and I look across the park and see another guy swinging away, detector in one hand and a cane in the other. Props to the fella in Ypsilanti, I have been down about my medical issues getting worse and not being able to do the stuff I love. You made me feel better about it, knowing I will still have a shot at getting out there as I get older.

....I second that emotion

 

[The_Piratess]

Great exercise, keeps you going and young!

 

[kingskid1611]

seems like the older I get...the older I get.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

I had often thought about getting or creating something with wheels and a seat that i could push/pull out in the sports field so i could get around easier while detecting, and having a place to sit & rest when the body parts refuse to go any further.
There have been times when i wondered if i was going to be able to make it back to the truck....then if i would be able to drive home.
Lol! But thats me.
....just have to make sure the metal equipment is far enough away from the detector.

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[TerryC]

I had often thought about getting or creating something with wheels and a seat that i could push/pull out in the sports field so i could get around easier while detecting, and having a place to sit & rest when the body parts refuse to go any further.
There have been times when i wondered if i was going to be able to make it back to the truck....then if i would be able to drive home.
Lol! But thats me.
....just have to make sure the metal equipment is far enough away from the detector.

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MzBB, get a chair like I have. Three legs. Folds. And a strap for carrying across the back. It is out of the way.... till needed. ╦╦Ç

 

[walnuttree]

It's fun to metal detect but yeah squatting, kneeling to dig really can be a pain. If your near a beach, detecting the dry sand with a long handled scoop is the easiest. There's always coin roll hunting, thrift stores and garage sales to seek treasures as treasure hunting is a state of mind really. Or bring a youthful apprentice with you, you detect and they dig the target.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

I will check that out, thanks Terry!

 

[TerryC]

I will check that out, thanks Terry!

Usualyy found in sporting goods stores or outdoor sports. ╦╦Ç