Yeah, even when I was a little kid 5-12 or so I thought about detecting, but never pursued actually doing it! I didn't start until I was 32. Imagine the collection of goodies you'll have found before you even turn 40 , if you keep at it! You need to join a club or something and meet some detecting bro's that way. There's a lot the old folks can teach even if you can't find anybody your age.