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- Detector(s) used
- Nokta Makro Legend// Pulsedive// Minelab GPZ 7000// Vanquish 540// Minelab Pro Find 35// Dune Kraken Sandscoop// Grave Digger Tools Tombstone shovel & Sidekick digger// Bunk's Hermit Pick
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
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There are many reasons our hobby is so fulfilling, exciting, and fun. Ask a dozen detectorists what their favorite thing about metal detecting is, and you are very likely to get twelve different answers. Personally, I get my biggest kick – the most fulfillment, from turning others on to the hobby and helping them learn.
This morning I got a call from Gaelle, in Connecticut, who told me she found my number on the web while researching what machine to buy. She is very excited and motivated to get into the hobby but felt overwhelmed by all the choices. What brand, what type of machine, what frequency and why? We had a nice conversation while I sipped my coffee and asked a few questions. I learned we both like photography, and that she sometimes hangs out at Silver Sands beach, and Charles Island on Long Island Sound. I know - and have detected the beach and island (which is a bird sanctuary accessible at low tide by foot), so I was able to explain why she will need a multi-frequency unit, rather than a single-freq VLF, or pulse induction machine.
We talked about sand scoops and diggers, kneepads, pinpointers, finds bags, gloves, and wetsuits. After I had answered her questions I turned her on to my buddy, and Treasurenet sponsor, Keith Leppert, at Fort Bedford Metal Detectors. When we hung up I felt energized and happy. Gaelle was so appreciative and thankful for the information I had given her, and I know I have saved her some money, time, and frustration.
While we, the Treasurenet community, never agree on everything, we can all agree that the fellowship in our hobby is strong and real. I have met so many good people through this forum and, have had the real pleasure of detecting with more than a few of you. Today, life is good!
Two of Gaelle's photographs: Charles Island; Gulls at Silver Beach
This morning I got a call from Gaelle, in Connecticut, who told me she found my number on the web while researching what machine to buy. She is very excited and motivated to get into the hobby but felt overwhelmed by all the choices. What brand, what type of machine, what frequency and why? We had a nice conversation while I sipped my coffee and asked a few questions. I learned we both like photography, and that she sometimes hangs out at Silver Sands beach, and Charles Island on Long Island Sound. I know - and have detected the beach and island (which is a bird sanctuary accessible at low tide by foot), so I was able to explain why she will need a multi-frequency unit, rather than a single-freq VLF, or pulse induction machine.
We talked about sand scoops and diggers, kneepads, pinpointers, finds bags, gloves, and wetsuits. After I had answered her questions I turned her on to my buddy, and Treasurenet sponsor, Keith Leppert, at Fort Bedford Metal Detectors. When we hung up I felt energized and happy. Gaelle was so appreciative and thankful for the information I had given her, and I know I have saved her some money, time, and frustration.
While we, the Treasurenet community, never agree on everything, we can all agree that the fellowship in our hobby is strong and real. I have met so many good people through this forum and, have had the real pleasure of detecting with more than a few of you. Today, life is good!
Two of Gaelle's photographs: Charles Island; Gulls at Silver Beach
