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[newgoldfinder]

Who gets the right to call a legend a legend? I mean someone started these stories and within every lie there is a little truth.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Who gets the right to call a legend a legend? I mean someone started these stories and within every lie there is a little truth.

OK, show me the "tunnel" of the lost dutchman mine that this producers wants you to walk through.

 

[Red James Cash]

Really? Guess theres something wrong with me then. A little death defining thing like that is what keeps me on the edge of life. besides not all old mines are dangerous and deadly.

I rest my case.

 

[rickv14623]

OK then if you could point me into the direction of the more adventurous people who go looking for the lost Josephine Gold mine or the Dutchman's gold mine that would be great

So much for "not treasure hunting show"

 

[newgoldfinder]

OK, show me the "tunnel" of the lost dutchman mine that this producers wants you to walk through.

Just because somethings not there doesn't prove that's its not. A wise man once said "Its is easier to say something is there then to say its is not".

For example if you where to say there is no gold in (lets say) my backyard all I would have to do is find one small speck to prove you wrong. But in order for you to prove your point you would have to search every microscopic inch of my yard and still theres the chance you might miss something.

 

[gatordigger]

I couldnt disagree more. Watching shows like "Diggers" and "Savage" has inspired me and helped me to have a newfound appriciation for history and respecting the environment

 

[Follows Camp Craig]

Here is a interesting case of the "fever"

Montclair Gold Hunter Digs 60-Foot-Deep Hole in Front Yard 6/14/06 | abc7.com

 

[Red James Cash]

Montclair Gold Hunter Digs 60-Foot-Deep Hole in Front Yard 6/14/06 | abc7.com

As I stated in my post that was deleted,theres adventurous and then theres the guy in the above link

 

[Follows Camp Craig]

How are you not understanding this. What we are after is a tunnel for a 3 minute story with the angle that there may be some hidden treasure. We're not giving out tips or going around with metal detectors. Any one has any legit ideas I'd love to hear them.

Thanks

"3 minute story"

Ha ha, try the Chislehurst Caves in Kent.
You could rename it "Injun Joes hideout" just for the occasion.

 

[Flex68]

Just because somethings not there doesn't prove that's its not.

uh, whut??

 

[newgoldfinder]

You would have to read the rest of my post to understand what i meant. You know the wise man thing.Lol

 

[CoilyGirl]

I don't even like to turn the light off at night because of the boogeyman so that would be a big NO From me.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

dholland02:

How many treadmills and other fancy exercise machines are used for clothes racks because folks bought the equipment and gave up after a time or two? Expensive skis and snowboards and bicycles sit in garages after people have given the sport one or two "chances."

This is hardly unique to metal detecting.

IF those people had purchased their detectors from a local dealer - bought the right machine for the area and what they were interested in finding, joined a club or informal group to learn the ropes - they might have stuck with the hobby.

IF they had read up a bit - or visited TN and paid attention - it could have turned out quite differently.

I blame authors who publish fiction as fact - such as W.C. Jameson - for spreading lies about treasure hunting. And tv shows should show ethics and morals - but, again, that's not limited to treasure hunting.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[Old Bookaroo]

newgoldfinder:

Look around for people in your area who share your interests. Get to know a good, local dealer who can assist you.

Read up on the hobby during the winter when it's tough to go out and hunt. There's plenty of great information out there!

Learn your machine - practice - stick with it!

I notice you are interested in prospecting. Have you looked at the state of PA website for the department of geology - maybe it's "mines & minerals?" Without looking I'm sure there is one. Probably a lot of information about coal - probably a great deal of other useful information, as well.

If not, check out the departments of the states next to you. Many beginners neglect the state agencies and departments that distribute first-rate information for little or no cost. There's also, of course, the US Government! Excellent information. Cheap.

Good luck to all,

~ The Old Bookaroo

 

[Follows Camp Craig]

Old Bookaroo,

The words you have spoken, are indeed good medicine.

I regularly scratch my head as to what is wrong with some folks today.

 

[newgoldfinder]

Old bookaroo

Yes, I'm very interested in prospecting as it is the first thing I did. Its what made me want to metal detect. Areas where gold is? Well I tried a few spots in Gettysburg one down stream from Devils den but the land was bought by others and posted so, so much for that. When its summer I plan to hit some hopeful spots in a near by creek, cant wait till then.

newgoldfinder,

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Not fond of falling rocks, snakes, spiders, want to live to detect another day.
Treasure is where you find it, key word "find".

 

[G. I. Digger]

I agree with gatordigger, the shows are an excellent venue to the art of metal detecting, and it is an art! The shows bring awareness to a hobby that not everyone knows about. We need the younger generation to get involved, not just old retired folks like me. Crazy, yes, but it peeks interest! TV producers are looking for things in order to keep folks coming back, whatever it takes. Film me walking around in the woods for three hours and see if anyone would tune in again. Maybe hanging from a tree, or hollering "Roundness in the hole baby", is over the top but guess what? You guessed it, they keep coming back looking for more! Remember that little button on your remote, the one that says channel up or down. If you do not like it, then change the channel!

 

[G. I. Digger]

Sorry for the second reply but forgot something. Look at gatordigger, he joined us in January of this year. Did he join us because of being inspired by one of the TV shows, as he said? If he did then we all win because we got another set of eyes and ears out there to enjoy what we have been doing for all these years!
Rich