RULES OF DETECTING (Tongue in Cheek)

dfxdude

Full Member
Jun 29, 2004
208
35
Wilmont, MN
Detector(s) used
White's DFX (2) V3i(1)
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
;) - Don't dig under dog poop in a public park even if it DOES say
it's a silver dollar at only 4 inches.

- NEVER put a 9 volt battery in your front crotch pocket where
you keep your car keys.

- Always check for fire ants BEFORE you kneel down and dig.

- Be sure you know who's watching you watch the beach babes while
you're pretending to watch the sand.

- Daydreaming about a Star Wars light sabre battle while hunting is
not conducive to being invited back to hunt soon.

- Singing your favorite Beatles or Jefferson Airplane tunes under your
headphones seems to have similar negative results.

- If someone asks how much your detector costs tell them, "I got it at
a yard sale for $20" but you'll sell them the rotten piece of crap for
$50.

- If others ask if you have found anything, the correct answer is
always. "Yes, pull tabs, nails and a backache." If they keep talking
just start adding the rest of your regular symptoms stressing the
loose bowels and offering to show off any surgical scars.

- If people won't leave you alone and you still want to stay there
swinging (alone), just remind them that your probation officer has already
warned you to get back to serving your 500 hours of community service.

- If asked if you have ever found anything "good", say "Yes, my wife."
Don't go into the cute 16 year old twins from across town!

- If someone asks what you are doing it's fine to tell them,
"I'm looking for a ring my father lost here a few years ago."
But the late night twister game on his leather jacket is just
an unecessary enhancement.

- Always wee wee facing AWAY from traffic.

- In that same vein, remember that when it's really cold out
zippers tend to be MUCH slower, stiffer and sharper than normal
and certain objects are even smaller than they appear at home.

- If it's hot and you are dizzy and your head hurts you probably
DON'T have enough time to "finish just one more row."

- NEVER trust any males between 8 and 24 in groups of 3 or more.
This is especially true if, upon lifting their shirts, they are
showing more underwear that you are.

- Don't talk to ANY little girls or boys without at least three
independent witnesses available that have NO relation to the child.
This is even MORE important if the child is "just so cute and
adorable."

- When figures of authority or the "Mrs. Cravitts" of the world ask about
your Lesche remember that it is a "digger", not a knife and NEVER a "shiv",
"blade" or "pig-sticker".

- Always say "sir" to the nice policeman and keep your hands in sight at ALL times.
 

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dfxdude

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Jun 29, 2004
208
35
Wilmont, MN
Detector(s) used
White's DFX (2) V3i(1)
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Anyone have more to add?????
 

cedarratt

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2004
613
14
Detector(s) used
Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505
Its not a shank either. And never ask a cop how much he likes the particular model of his side arm, apperently nameing a fire arm just by seeing the grip makes them nervious...
 

stoney56

Gold Member
Oct 4, 2004
6,888
56
Oklahoma
Hey dfxdue: how about
1. Ice auger-for probe
2.# lb. hammer & chisel-for coin retrievel
3. De icer-for fine tuning of knobs
4. To keep frozen push pads from cracking-hold ungloved thumb on pad for 1 min. before pushing
5. Earphones w/optional fur lining
6. A wife that knows you're crazy
7. A postcard in your wallet of the place you really want to be detecting.
8. Battery warmer-for detector jump-starts.
9.Boxing mouthpiece to keep your teeth from chattering.
10. Flare gun-to signal buddy of silver find since he's wearing #5 w/option and because of #9.

Just a Cold Weather Checklist for Coinshooters! HH :D Stay warm!
 

Lowbatts

Gold Member
Jul 1, 2003
6,573
67
Elgin
Detector(s) used
Fishers 1235X-8" CZ-20/21-8" F-70-11"DD GC1023
So what's wrong with fuzzy shag headphones and the curb feelers on the coil? I like to work the street.

This incredulous nature nazi approaches me and starts up with "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!?"

"Well I klnow what am I'm doing, wht do YOU think I"m doing?" Sez I.

"YOU'RE DISTURBING THAT 13-HOLED GROUND SQUIRREL DWELLING IN VIOLATION OF ANIMAL PROTECTION STATUTES XXX.XX.XX...", She's so shrill!

"Now hang on, I'm using the latest troubled rodent species location technology to determine the presence of possibly foreign, man-made objects that might impede the recovery of this species." Aw geez, now she wants to go home with me and have my baby.

Watch what you say!
 

BigWaveDave

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Nov 22, 2013
9,323
16,998
Mountain Maryland
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🏆 Honorable Mentions:
4
Detector(s) used
Garrett AT Pro, AT Max, Minelab
Equinox 800
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Just in case you missed it 9 years ago...BUMP!
 

OWK

Hero Member
Apr 26, 2014
998
1,291
North Central Md
Detector(s) used
Fisher F70, F75
Garrett Pinpointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
The more perfect a plug you dig, the more likely it is that you'll have to shred it into crumbs with your pinpointer to find what will ultimately turn out to be half a pulltab.
 

cudamark

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Top Banner Poster
Mar 16, 2011
13,223
14,551
San Diego
🥇 Banner finds
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🏆 Honorable Mentions:
3
Detector(s) used
XP Deus 2, Equinox 800/900, Fisher Impulse AQ, E-Trac, 3 Excal 1000's, White's TM808, VibraProbe, 15" NEL Attack, Mi6, Steath 920ix and 720i scoops, TRX, etc....
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Don't wear any shoes with metal in them. When at the beach and using a scoop, keep aware of which way the wind is blowing when you sling the basket up over one shoulder! When you're in the middle of a deep recovery, THAT'S when the ranger/cop/homeowner/town busybody approaches you. When you forget your sunglasses at the beach, be careful what you stare at! :laughing7:
 

mikeraydj

Bronze Member
May 19, 2014
1,288
1,513
Montana
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab E-Trac, Deteknix X-Pointer, Garrett Pro Pointer
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
When using a baggie for a dust cover, be sure to shake out all the crumbs from your sandwich.
 

CoilyGirl

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Nov 8, 2012
6,427
5,164
Nashville
🥇 Banner finds
2
Detector(s) used
Minelab x-Terra 505
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Just in case you missed it 9 years ago...BUMP!

Still tickled my funny bone though! Okay for you lady diggers out there, if anyone ever whistles at you while you are detecting brandish your shovel and say " GOODBYE EARL! "
 

Alchemist

Sr. Member
Feb 8, 2014
364
642
Badger State
Detector(s) used
Bounty Hunter Platinum Pro w/11" coil, Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202, Garret ProPointer
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
headphone cords have one motive and one alone: to get in the way.
 

mikeraydj

Bronze Member
May 19, 2014
1,288
1,513
Montana
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Minelab E-Trac, Deteknix X-Pointer, Garrett Pro Pointer
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
When the cops question you about metal detecting. Tell them your not. That in fact you are using a Geiger counter.
 

CladGrabber

Sr. Member
Oct 10, 2013
453
192
Tulsa Ok
Detector(s) used
AT PRO...Equinox 800...garrett carrot
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Even though you got a screaming silver signal in that "sandy" back corner of the yard, be forewarned it's most likely discarded cat litter. Over zealously you grab your digger and dive to your knees, that's about the time it hits you "the smell" that is! :D
 

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NJSouth

Jr. Member
Aug 22, 2014
36
31
Vineland NJ
Detector(s) used
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV
Bounty Hunter Pin Pointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Thanks for bringing this back!! Classic!!! :thumbsup:
 

nscrcr8z

Sr. Member
Jun 4, 2011
344
189
cullman al
Detector(s) used
v3i/ xl 6000 pro/AT pro, Garrett pro pointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Still tickled my funny bone though! Okay for you lady diggers out there, if anyone ever whistles at you while you are detecting brandish your shovel and say " GOODBYE EARL! "

Good bye earl!:laughing7:
 

Phantasman

Gold Member
Nov 24, 2006
15,875
24,022
NE Tennessee
Detector(s) used
Nokta Simplex, Land Ranger Pro, Quick Draw Pro, Deteknix XPointer
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
To maintain early privacy, make sure the onlookers hear you shouting "Outta here, damn snake!" during your ground balancing procedure.
 

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