Who is Monty?

[Monty]

Hi everybody! I'm Monty. I use to be jimmileo but Monty fits me better. I know my (our) info sheet doesn't tell much about us so I thought I'd fill in some blanks.
I am a guy just turned 62 yoa and my wife Kay and I have been married 35 years. I have 3 adult children, 2 boys and the baby my daughter. I have 5 grandkids, all girls! I retired from police work in 1988 and then served 10 years as Manager of the Code Enforcement Department with the City of Tulsa. I have now retired from both and spend my days MDing or doing honey dos for Kay.
I have been MDing for not quite two years and although I haven't found real treasure, I have found a few interesting things that is treasure to me. Somehow I have wound up owning 5 metal detectors and I can only use one at a time no matter how hard I try. I don't take anything too seriously and pride myself on my warped sense of humor.
My home is located just west of Tulsa, Oklahoma in the small town of Sand Springs. The springs still exist and in the early days it was a stopover for cattle drives and travelers heading west through Indian Territory. Unfortunately they built an expressway right on top of the springs and the water gushes from under the roadway and is so poluted it is no longer potable. They call that progress?
I have been a regular on the Tnet for just about as long as I have been MDing. I have a vivid imagination and like to write and I am working on a book of short stories if I ever get organized enough to get it in print. I have written a couple of things on the Tnet based on true stories told to me by my grandfather and mother who lived near a very small town west of here that is now under Lake Keystone. I live within easy driving distance of 5 very large manmade reservoirs and planned to do some water hunting this summer but have been curtailed because of some health problems that I think is now under control.
That about sums it up and I would like to get to know some of you better also. PM me and I will be glad to visit or exchange lies er...uh...stories anytime. Monty (Jim)

 

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[WV_Detecting]

thanks Monty, nice to get a little behind the scenes info on the regulars.

 

[bk]

So you are one of those people who are always changing their identities. (Just kidding).
I already knew that anyway.
Always enjoy reading your posts.
HH.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Five detectors....five grandchildren.... How convenient!

 

[Michigan Badger]

Hey Monty, you mean you can read and write! lol!

opps...I just remembered: "Please be respectful, courteous, and non confrontational."

Ah ya, you're a great guy!

I always did like you. But then I like George W.

Seriously, you have always been one of my favorites on here. And this is unusual because usually I like those best whom I know hate my guts. See, I'm a business man (CEO) and I get real uneasy if people like me (the corp. board knows this all too well).

Hang in there and I hope you get lots of nice people to come to this section. I won't be coming here much for that reason.

Monty rocks!!!! 8)

Badger

 

[coolcash2004]

Nice to here about you Monty! Maybe sometime you could post a few short stories, i would love to read them. HH!

-CC

 

[Burdie]

Hey Monty since we can't seem to hook up to go Md'n may be we can shoot the breeze here. Don't lose that great humor you have. You forgot to tell people about the great chili and fries place in Sand Springs. BTW Monty tell every one about the museum painting that was lost. That was great! Take care. Burdie

 

[hollowpointred]

one of the nicest guys on here without a doubt. the place just wouldnt be the same without you.

 

[grizzly bare]

Monty,
Nice to have it all put in one place like this. I've enjoyed your tales as long as I've been on here, which is about the same length of time as you. You've got me on the detectors, I have only four! Keep writing, keep hunting, and KEEP TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF!
grizzly bare

 

[Blackjack77]

Thanks for telling Us about yourself. Always enjoy your informative and well written posts.
I haven't been on this Forum posting for very long but you've always made Me feel welcome!!
Thanks-- Tim

 

[mchamby]

the best story teller on the forum.
Mchamby

 

[nhbenz]

Its great to have you here Monty! -Ben

 

[Baldingboy]

Heya Monty. Looking forward to meeting you at the CT hunt in October.

 

[pgill]

Hey Monty, thanks for the intro.... Now we know for sure that you are a great guy

God bless
Peter

 

[fossis]

Welcome Monty,

Fossis..............

 

[CarolinaDigs]

Hiya Monty

 

[Mental Granny]

Hey Jim,
Have missed seeing you and your wife, hope we dont have to wait til Oct.