I hunted yesterday and Wednesday. The grounds weren't too bad. Actually in several places, the ground was extremely soft yet compact which made digging a pleasure.
I am in need of a new permit as mine has expired. I'll be heading over to Belmont early next week. If any of you are headed there to get a new permit, take a good pen and your best penmanship. I am not sure if they still do this but the last permit I applied for there, I was asked to fill out my own envelope (after I paid the $20) and that they would send me an application in my envelope. I did receive the application (I guess I have decent lettering after all
) and I mailed it back but never received my permit. I hope that they are still not using the same system. It seemed very odd that I had to pay first and apply after. I mean, I waited on line..paid my money and got squat in return. But, the permit is most definitely needed. I have been escorted out of my share of parks for lack of said paper.
I am a coin-shooter and relic hunter as well. I don't do much beach hunting though my friend that passed away used to clean up at Robert Moses. I am more into the history of a piece and the feeling I get when I hold a coin or relic that has not seen the light of day for over 100 years. Though, of course the clad and jewelry is always a plus for the wallet or the wife, I enjoy the sheer thrill of the hunt and the exuberance of the dig. I'd be willing to hunt just about anywhere including the beach. I swing a White's DFX so I know my machine is capable of good finds at the beach, I just need to learn that area of my machine a bit better.
I fancy myself to be quite the local history buff. And when I say local, I mean Babylon and inclusive towns and areas of Massapequa where I was raised. My Long Island knowledge is not to be sneezed at though as I am always researching and studying old maps and such. I love antiques and old bottles. I admire and respect older Americans and their lore. I often times feel as though I should have been born 100 years earlier and I feel an almost romantic sense when I pull an old relic from the abyss. I am good hearted and honest. I am a Patriot and when I have work, I pay my taxes. I guess what I am driving at is that I am a conservative, honest American that would like to hunt with like-minded individuals. I often times have a twisted sense of humor but most people seem to enjoy that
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I try to leave politics out of my MD'ing. I am sickened enough as it is with the state of this country and I metal detect so I can get away from it all. I just wanted to be upfront with you guys so you know where I stand. With all this being said, I hope that we can all get together soon for some hunting.
