royally screwed.....I just smiled

leslie(nova scotia)

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Sep 22, 2006
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lower sackville,nova scotia
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If you have ever read any of my previous posts you will know that I take a certain amount of literary liberty to enhance the enjoyment of the outing. I enjoy writing about a dig just as much as doing it. All the items in a post are either found or eyeballed while out on a hunt. Incidents did happen.
We have all had those days where even the simplest of tasks turn into a catastrophe. Days where doing the morning dishes is comparable to walking in a minefield or driving down Old Sackville road reminds you of a verse in the bible, "Ye tho I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil." Today was one of those days where my world had gone to hell in a hand basket.
Figured that it would be a nice day to go for a quick dig before my last shift before vacation. Of course household chores and breakfast first. Put a kcup of Marley "You making me crazy " in the Keurig machine then the smoke alarm went off in the hallway as the toaster was on.....common enough event that was easily rectified.
Mind you I returned to the Keurig to see coffee all over the counter down onto the shelves and on the floor. Had been waylaid and forgotten to put a cup under the spout ! Clean up number one. I just smiled!
While doing the dishes one of Marie's Corning Ware plates took a nose dive off the counter. Clean up number two. It should have clicked in at this time that a dig should be avoided. When yourself talks to you just listen and take heed. I just smiled!
Anyway I loaded my F3P into Nogo's boot and headed to Kinsman's First Lake Park which is only a 10 minute drive from home. An hour swinging would fulfill my addiction. Parked in the upper lot next to the dumpster and sort of tumbled down the embankment where the kids swings and things were. I just smiled!
I began to swing in earnest finding a penny shortly thereafter which I pocketed . Something just didn't feel right. The black shorts that I had hastily taken out of the clothes hamper earlier were Marie's. Guess now I could add cross dresser to my resume. I just smiled!
Working my way back towards the slope I noticed that the entire power line that runs parallel with the parking lot was full of starlings. "Aerial dew" in a tight formation bombarded Nogo mercilessly. I just smiled!
At this time I noticed that Nogo's drivers side rear was sort of lower than the rest of the car. Twenty minutes later and $25 poorer a screw was removed from its tire. I just smiled!

Imagine by now some of you are wondering how one could just smile at that sort of day. Well I made it home in one piece. I just smiled and looked to the heavens and thanked the Lord I had made it through another day!

:hello:
 

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Garrett424

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Jun 20, 2014
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Granite, Maryland
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Teknetics Omega 8000
Teknetics Delta 4000,
Deteknix XPointer,
Fiskar's Big Grip Digger & my old Army Trench shovel for the tough jobs
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Metal Detecting
Congrats on your finds and making it through another day.

IMO, EVERY day is a GREAT one as long as we wake up and make it home in one piece.
Plus, tomorrow's another day and half the fun of living is seeing what turns up next.
 

thrillathahunt

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Jul 24, 2006
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TEXAS
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I like your positive attitude, something I could have a little more of.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Suess
 

Davers

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Jan 8, 2013
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N.of , I-285...GA
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Whites Spc xlt & Tesoro Tejon- Now back ...Fisher 1266-X. TRX Pointer. New .Teknetics G2 + . New AT Pro .
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All Treasure Hunting
If you have ever read any of my previous posts you will know that I take a certain amount of literary liberty to enhance the enjoyment of the outing. I enjoy writing about a dig just as much as doing it. All the items in a post are either found or eyeballed while out on a hunt. Incidents did happen.
We have all had those days where even the simplest of tasks turn into a catastrophe. Days where doing the morning dishes is comparable to walking in a minefield or driving down Old Sackville road reminds you of a verse in the bible, "Ye tho I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil." Today was one of those days where my world had gone to hell in a hand basket.
Figured that it would be a nice day to go for a quick dig before my last shift before vacation. Of course household chores and breakfast first. Put a kcup of Marley "You making me crazy " in the Keurig machine then the smoke alarm went off in the hallway as the toaster was on.....common enough event that was easily rectified.
Mind you I returned to the Keurig to see coffee all over the counter down onto the shelves and on the floor. Had been waylaid and forgotten to put a cup under the spout ! Clean up number one. I just smiled!
While doing the dishes one of Marie's Corning Ware plates took a nose dive off the counter. Clean up number two. It should have clicked in at this time that a dig should be avoided. When yourself talks to you just listen and take heed. I just smiled!
Anyway I loaded my F3P into Nogo's boot and headed to Kinsman's First Lake Park which is only a 10 minute drive from home. An hour swinging would fulfill my addiction. Parked in the upper lot next to the dumpster and sort of tumbled down the embankment where the kids swings and things were. I just smiled!
I began to swing in earnest finding a penny shortly thereafter which I pocketed . Something just didn't feel right. The black shorts that I had hastily taken out of the clothes hamper earlier were Marie's. Guess now I could add cross dresser to my resume. I just smiled!
Working my way back towards the slope I noticed that the entire power line that runs parallel with the parking lot was full of starlings. "Aerial dew" in a tight formation bombarded Nogo mercilessly. I just smiled!
At this time I noticed that Nogo's drivers side rear was sort of lower than the rest of the car. Twenty minutes later and $25 poorer a screw was removed from its tire. I just smiled!

Imagine by now some of you are wondering how one could just smile at that sort of day. Well I made it home in one piece. I just smiled and looked to the heavens and thanked the Lord I had made it through another day!

:hello:

Great Story & Kosher Finds.
 

sutphin

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Oct 2, 2013
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brunswick md
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LESLIE I LOOK AT IT THIS WAY . ANY OLE ROTTEN DAY CAN BE OKAY AS LONG AS YOU ARE OUT DETECTING.
 

Brother Al

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Jul 23, 2013
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Ohio
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Three White's, one Fisher and a Minelab.....I'm beginning to wonder if I am a metal detectorist .....or a collector of metal detectors?
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I was totally with you and mentally applauding your attitude until I read the part about your wearing Marie's shorts...after that? I'm just cracking up...oh my, It's so hard to type....God bless.....lmbo
 

kray

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Mar 21, 2010
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SW Ct. Formerly N Va.
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No pics of you in the shorts?!
Great outlook on life.
I hope there was a frosty beverage waiting at home.
 

Subterranean

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Jan 31, 2012
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Southwest Missouri
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Eat. Sleep. Metal Detect. The "New Revised" Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. To achieve these in one day is LIVING! Sub 8-)
 

Erik in NJ

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Oct 4, 2010
4,037
3,043
The Garden State
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Minelab Explorer SE Pro & CTX-3030
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Well look on the bright side, that pink charm'll look pretty good on you next time you go out detecting in your wife's nickers! :laughing7:
 

WHADIFIND

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Apr 9, 2012
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South of the Mason-Dixon Line
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Garrett AT-PRO,
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Pro-Pointer,

Jack Hammer!
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I, too, must confess to having a bit of extra enjoyment by attempting some entertainment in my posts. :dontknow:
Maybe a subconscious maneuver regarding a secret missed desire to be an entertainer. LOL

Anyway, yes, some days are diamonds and some days are coal. :)

If you ever want to feel not quite so alone, check out the post link in my signature. ;)

Stiff upper lip and all that! :)
 

g-olden years

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:laughing7: :laughing7: :laughing7: Yep, we all have days like that!

I've accidentally worn my clothes wrong-side out, but so far haven't run around in hubby's shorts! Thanks for the fun read! :icon_thumright: Andi
 

ivan salis

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callahan,fl
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delta 4000 / ace 250 - used BH and many others too
as the famous MARCUS AURELIUS SAID --- DEATH SMILES AT ALL OF US , AND ALL WE CAN DO IS SMILE BACK ...
 

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