Anyone else Addicted?

jcobb · Jan 14, 2014

I'm curious how many people out there day dream about swinging and playing in the dirt.

I spent 4 hours Sunday for a total of twelve cents. Not a spectacular hunt but loving life one silver at a time lol

Silversurfer79 · Jan 15, 2014

flakefinder said:
All I am going to say is , I was out in 18 inches of new snow the other day looking for a place to swing , found a grassy spot where the wind had blown it clean , found a clad quarter, and was thrilled , i know i have a problem. its called winter!

Ha! Been there done that! Last week

wayfas4u · Jan 15, 2014

Oh heck yea I am an addict!! I Think about it all the time here in South Georgia, especially when I am at work and its a BEE-U-TEE-FUL Day outside! A very time consuming yet inexpensive hobby! Digging in the dirt and swinging that coil till the pain sets in - perserverance 101 !! We all want to find something, but I will admit some of my BEST DAYS are when I find absolutely nothing! The experience of detecting with a buddy and being in an old spot is exciting since the history is always in the ground :icon_thumleft:

!!!! Nice 12 cents you found there JCOBB! 8-)

Chug And Red · Jan 15, 2014

Part 2 I have been sick for several Days this is the first day I Could Go Back to Work!!! I Think I Hurt My self I May Need to Take A Detecting Day Off!!!! Chug :dontknow:

Lifes A Garden...Dig IT · Jan 15, 2014

This is no joke. My metal detectors are in my bedroom leaning against the wall on my side of the bed. On my nightstand is a Civil War identification guide and my Garrett Pro Pointer. The other day I found my first "Large Cent" and I thought about putting it under my pillow like a tooth to the tooth fairy. After each hunt, I come home and clean and detail all my equipment down to my Lesche digger. I mean it doesn't currently have a spec of mud on it, and if you actually knew how much mud I have hunted in, in the last week. :laughing7:

Anyway, today I was working and made a detour to go out to a confederate made lunette to take some photos and do a little recon for a possible hunt. Metal detecting is not just a hobby to our Tnet brothers and sisters, it's a way of life!

l2hunt · Jan 16, 2014

i can't pass an open property without thinking goodies! hhehehehe

g-olden years · Jan 16, 2014

Enjoyed reading this whole thread, but a couple minutes later realized it's sent me totally over the edge! Went to scoop big Maine Coon cat's litter box -- her poops are always 6 to 8 big round balls well-buried & scattered about -- suddenly I realized I was scooping the poop in metal detecting mode, looking forward to unearthing the next poop ball! Maybe I need a quiet long period of withdrawal from this addiction, lol. :laughing7:

Andi

nleet22 · Jan 16, 2014

wow take all those replys and put them together and that's me, except im not 71 and I never take breaks it goes from morning to nite to quick..glad I have a flash lite..i swing in the rain, snow, and ofcourse the heat! I hop fences and walk thru water and mud... if theres dirt I swing, found some of my oldest coins downtown in the small strips of grass between the sidewalk and the street or a building and the sidewalk . people look at me like wtf are you doing! I just keep digging! hh

Dan · Jan 16, 2014

I am CONSTANTLY looking for more sites.. I am OBSESSED LOL

Valley Ranger · Jan 16, 2014

Night and day, night and day.

Brother Al · Jan 16, 2014

Hey Honey! Look at this post! Look Look....seeeeeeeee, I'm NOT the only one...................
......................................blah blah, yeah whatever.

Lost2Much · Jan 16, 2014

What all you people have is called: O C M D D Obsessive Compulsive Metal Detecting Disorder And, sadly, there
is no known cure.

Jamesbondaka · Jan 16, 2014

If ONLY Heide Klum metal detected!...... :icon_thumleft:

thrillathahunt · Jan 16, 2014

Here are some signs that you just might be addicted to metal detecting.

You now longer know how to fall asleep without thinking... and then dreaming about what you might find tomorrow.

You assume everyone knows what you are talking about when you mention "swinging your coil".

You always carry your detector in your car/truck WITH fresh batteries.

You spend more than you should on detecting related items that you just GOTTA have.

You are reluctant to let anyone touch or heaven forbid, USE your detector for fear they may mess up your settings.

You believe watching videos of others metal detecting is a great way to spend time on wintery days.

:laughing7:

wkrp43 · Jan 16, 2014

AMEN!

detectahead · Jan 16, 2014

There's no way I could let all you guys tell how addicted you are! I'm ATE UP with it!!!!

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oddrod · Jan 16, 2014

Silversurfer79 · Jan 16, 2014

Brother Al said:
Hey Honey! Look at this post! Look Look....seeeeeeeee, I'm NOT the only one...................
......................................blah blah, yeah whatever.

Lol...I just did the very same thing with my girlfriend. Too funny

i-can-dig-it · Jan 16, 2014

i am so addicted.... im quitting my day job and leaving my family!!! lol

s.tan · Jan 16, 2014

You know you're addicted when you keep checking the forum more than once a day, reading and getting excited about all the finds, and looking for this thread especially, just so you can feel "normal" knowing that you fit in with all the other addicts out there!

Lynne G. Peck · Jan 17, 2014

Hey Cobb. I haven't even read anything but detecting books and magazines for the past 5 months. I just received my new AT Pro and yesterday I went out for 6 hours and dug up "130" coins. Believe it or not. All but one were clad but did get one 1952 Wheatie penny. To top it off, I'm 80 years young and I'm not one bit sore this morning. I'd be out there right now but the wife has the car to go shopping. Come to Florida where we have detecting weather all year long.