Another Whale of a Tale

[ScubaDetector]

Got a text yesterday about a pair of sunglasses that took a dive off a boat into the Clinton River by Roy's 2.0 gas dock. Told them I would meet him there at 10. All I can say is WOW, another weedy mess. Took me a little while but again I was successful. However that is not the story today. While I was there the owner of Roy's said he lost a ring off a dock he got from his father when he died. He lost the ring in 2008. I told him I would be happy to look. So we drive to the old Roy's gas station and he shows me the dock. Again lots of weeds. I suit up and go down. First step is to pick all the weeds in that area. After I accomplished that I came up and he handed me my metal detector. I go back down. First target, an old dried up tube of 3m marine sealant. Second target, at least 8 inches down, Two scoops of muck and I have it out. I feel it and put my finger right through the middle! Ring is on my hand.

Folks, it is awesome how happy my hobby can make others. A simple memento thought lost forever is now safely back in the owners hands as a remembrance of his father.

At 5:00 I am going on another quest for a ring in lake St Clair that belonged to the mans grandfather. I hope I am as successful on that one as I was this one.

I made two more believers today. 5 years, 10 years 54 years, it doesn't matter.

 

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[Kurios1]

Awesome stuff you keep dredging up. Kudos for this happy man!

 

[terpfan]

What a great deed you've done, kudos to you! It must have felt fantastic to share your talents and help someone out. Yesterday my wife and I were strolling on the beach when she eyeballed a brand new Apple watch that was partially buried in the soft sand. The owner of the watch was located within a few hours and the watch was reunited with its owner. It turns out that this young lady had lost the watch earlier that same day. It was her birthday and she had received it as a birthday present from her parents. When she got the watch back the smile on her face was priceless.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice finds and the two returns!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Bravo Sir, restoring man's humanity one ring at a time!

 

[A2coins]

honorable mention x about a 100 by now great job sounds very rewarding always good to read your posts sounds like you found your calling

 

[releventchair]

Awesome!

 

[park pirate]

Awesome story you made him happy...

 

[Hawks88]

I have to admit. You always do a great job. Congrats

 

[Whyme]

Good going!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Another Honorable Mention vote!

 

[Rookster]

Good job and a great story.

 

[washingtonian]

That's incredible. Way to go Scuba! When I grow up I wanna be like you

 

[ScubaDetector]

Well the second ring was another success story. Hopefully will have pictures soon. They were timing me. This ring was in the middle of nowhere in a bay. Took me 57 minutes for me to get my coil over it.

Thanks for the replies all. This hobby is the BEST!!

 

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[NotJustAnotherSarah]

That's amazing! What an honorable and noble service! Not only do you hand out smiles to these people who get back their momentous but also everyone who reads your story.
Thank you