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[StorminNorman]

Hey fellow diggers, my name is Norm.
I am just getting started after a LONG layoff caused by a welding accident. Had around #1000 of steel come off a cart and crush me. I wound up breaking my neck and back in 6 places, both of my arms and my left leg. I have had 26 operations from the accident and have 47 pieces of titanium in me. I recovered as much as could have been recoverable then last year was diagnosed with cancer. I had surgery last July 29th just 4 days after my birthday and can say now I am cancer free.

I wrote Garrett about my rough road and told them my story. I asked them if they had any used detectors in the Garrett AT Pro model. I actually wrote them twice (crickets)...

Anyway, I am saving up right now for something in the AT Pro group. It has to be water proof as I have some swimming holes I need to try. At the current prices I should be able to save everything I need by next Fall. It gives me something to look forward to. I have an old Pioneer 101 I got at a pawn shop but, well, you know...it just does not cut the mustard.

I know I will be able to learn so much from this community and look forward to corresponding with you all.

Norm

Sorry I left it off..
I am in Middle Tennessee

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Welcome from New York!

 

[Injunbro]

Welcome from AZ. Breaking bones ain't all that much fun (back especially), the good news is healing continues as years go by.

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard Norm! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting your state for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

 

[kcm]

Greetings from Minnesota!

Ya know, it probably wouldn't have hurt as bad if you had walked out in front of a 4x4 pickup!

Sorry to hear about your bad breaks (pun intended). Lots of folks and lots to learn, so welcome aboard and HANG ON!!

 

[dts52]

Welcome from NW CT! Glad to hear you are on the mend and I hope you have a complete recovery. Swinging the Pioneer beats not swinging at all.
HH
dts

 

[Enginefitter]

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Engine

 

[beendetected]

Bloody hell! You'll need a long shaft to keep coil away from all that titanium ;-


Sent by carrier pigeon

 

[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome to the forum...

 

[alabama11]

Welcome from Alabama to TNET.

 

[Sandman]

 

[Tnmountains]

You will find good hunting in Middle Tennessee especially near and around Murfreesboro. Enjoy the forum and watch for charter members selling equipment.
Good luck!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum from Massachusetts!

Glad you are feeling better and want to enjoy the fun!

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome to the forum, good to hear you are on the path to recovery!

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[StillDiggin555]

Welcome to TNET. Hope you have a full recovery. HH

 

[bootybandit]

Welcome to TNET!