HISTORY IN THE TAKING!!

[caveman2]

well i decided to get some shirts made for me and my cousin, this summer its gonna be full throttle! going everywhere, making videos, and finding great stuff I hope. wish us luck! & good luck to everyone else!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS

 

[mud dog (aka) Salty Dog]

Looks Cool ,I'll keep an eye out for some more video's

 

[70monte68]

Great shirts. Looking foward to the finds

 

[Erik in NJ]

Nice shirts!! But, I wonder if the slogan and idea of "taking history" won't ruffle some peoples' feathers that are looking for excuses to limit metal detecting. Just a thought, but the shirts do look cool!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Nice shirts!! But, I wonder if the slogan and idea of "taking history" won't ruffle some peoples' feathers that are looking for excuses to limit metal detecting. Just a thought, but the shirts do look cool!

That is my concern too. Our hobby needs all the PR help it can get.

 

[groundsmn]

Theres laws on this, be careful with that slogan.

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice shirts!! But, I wonder if the slogan and idea of "taking history" won't ruffle some peoples' feathers that are looking for excuses to limit metal detecting. Just a thought, but the shirts do look cool!

That is my concern too. Our hobby needs all the PR help it can get.

Great looking design!
Preserving is the wording i use on my cards

 

[dfx willy]

i can already see this is going to be a very long post .willy

 

[Toby1858]

Yip should read ''PRESERVING HISTORY FROM DIGGING UP THE PAST'' or something like that. The TAKING part aint cool.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Yip should read ''PRESERVING HISTORY FROM DIGGING UP THE PAST'' or something like that. The TAKING part aint cool.

I agree the word "TAKING" isn't a good choice of words in this case.

How about "Saving our History - By Digging up the Past"!
or how about "Saving History by Digging the Past"!

Sorry guys, don't mean to rain on your parade . . . but as others have already
mentioned here, we need to be aware of how "others" interpert our hobby.

 

[olekyground]

Its just a fun hobby. I created the name and I thought it was clever. I mean what we find... we do keep right? I mean it doesnt go into a museum or anything.. thats the whole point in doing it. I mean Its just a name. Not trying to be rude by all means but its not like its gonna put a dent on anyone's spots on here who read this. There are a lot fewwer people that get on here that dont detect then there are that do.

 

[CowboyKolo]

Its just a fun hobby. I created the name and I thought it was clever. I mean what we find... we do keep right? I mean it doesnt go into a museum or anything.. thats the whole point in doing it. I mean Its just a name. Not trying to be rude by all means but its not like its gonna put a dent on anyone's spots on here who read this. There are a lot fewwer people that get on here that dont detect then there are that do.

I think the point people are making isn't if *we* are offended. Although there may be a few on here who could be offended by someone telling them I filled the hole, but there's dirt crumbs everywhere. The problem is, if you wear these shirts out in public, there *will* be people who liken the slogan to admitting theft.
Sure, a lot of the stuff we find is kept, some is sold, some is donated. But "Finding History" or some other slogan might have been a better idea for the general, non metal detecting public to see.

 

[olekyground]

Its just a fun hobby. I created the name and I thought it was clever. I mean what we find... we do keep right? I mean it doesnt go into a museum or anything.. thats the whole point in doing it. I mean Its just a name. Not trying to be rude by all means but its not like its gonna put a dent on anyone's spots on here who read this. There are a lot fewwer people that get on here that dont detect then there are that do.

I think the point people are making isn't if *we* are offended. Although there may be a few on here who could be offended by someone telling them I filled the hole, but there's dirt crumbs everywhere. The problem is, if you wear these shirts out in public, there *will* be people who liken the slogan to admitting theft.
Sure, a lot of the stuff we find is kept, some is sold, some is donated. But "Finding History" or some other slogan might have been a better idea for the general, non metal detecting public to see.
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I see *your* point but like I said its just a name.. they can take it for what its worth.. The way we seen it was when you find something in the ground, you take it. I mean theft has nothing to do with it.. people lose stuff. and after being in the ground for over a hundred years I dont think it would bother too many people if you might have found a old coin or a pocket knife or what have you..

 

[olekyground]

Like I said.. I am not trying to make a big deal out of something so small I just think its being blown out of proportion. I see everyones point and I understand but I really dont think its going to upset people. I mean I know for a fact it wont have any effect where I live. HAPPY HUNTING!

 

[caveman2]

we are taking history out of the ground, and maybe giving some back to the people. we are just trying to have a fun hobby, and get some money out of the ground to help this economy! lol

 

[thrillathahunt]

Please don't wear those shirts in public. I agree with the others who have concerns about this. The key "offensive" word here is TAKING. To me (and I would bet many others also) that word has the connotation of stealing. That is how it will be interpreted by many, and it will not do anything to endear our hobby to others.

 

[olekyground]

Please don't wear those shirts in public. I agree with the others who have concerns about this. The key "offensive" word here is TAKING. To me (and I would bet many others also) that word has the connotation of stealing. That is how it will be interpreted by many, and it will not do anything to endear our hobby to others.

OMG! Its not that big of a deal guys! People could care less around here and thats all that matters to us is right here. it will have no effect on you guys and its not stealing! Like I said earlier you think someones gonna come back for something they lost a hundred years ago? I mean yea if you find some good stuff and go out and advertise it saying yea look at all this stuff I found. that would be different but its not like that.

 

[redlined]

I've been reading your posts for a long time, and truly enjoy hearing and seeing your finds and adventures. I'm from the same general area as you guys, and just wanted to let you know you're kidding yourself if you think those shirts won't be interpretted the wrong way. Wearing them to a show or the like would be fine, but there's no way I'd go knocking on doors with something emblazoned across my chest implying anything about "taking". Older property owners are funny about certain things, in Ky. all the more so.......

 

[nova]

Another idea make a couple displays to show folks what you found and the importance of the history. Even if you just find clad change, Pull tabs, nails throw something together. This my fellow detectorist will go along ways and will help blend in with the T'S. and not give such a so bad taste. You spent Money on those so get the most out of them. Myself I don't care for the slang. However you came up with the idea your happy that's all that counts.

 

[olekyground]

I got ya. Look thanks guys for the comments I understand where you all are coming from. Its aggravating because my cuz had these shirts custom made and was a gift for christmas as well. I know the places we go around here the people could care less what was written on the shirt. However I do understand your comcern. We always offer to share some of our finds with the owner anyhow. So they always have a smile on their face when we leave. We will figure out something. We still may wear the shirts but Like I said we will figure something out to where it doesnt touch so hard on the whole Taking bases. Wish you all the best on your next hunt!