Ray in CA
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- Quincy, CA
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Thanks Jim.
Blacksheep, I consider myself a very courteous detectorist. I only detect where I am legally permitted, and where I need permission I ask. I fill my holes to the point where you can't even tell or almost couldn't tell I had just dug a hole. When I feel my detecting may cause a problem in a certain area, even if I can legally detect there, I go with my gut and pass it up. I have never had any problems with detecting easements, especially in front of vacated houses. People are always asking what I'm doing, what do I find, how long I've been doing it. They are fascinated with the prospect of someone finding treasure. This guy was an exception to the rule. He thought he could strong arm me with his position in the sheriff's office and with calling the police. He could have just called the police from inside his home and let them come and handle it (which I have had happen before with no problems). But he made the choice to come outside and across the street to harass me instead, and I defended myself just as I have the right to do when engaging in a legal activity and not causing anyone any harm by it.
Given that you are a T-Netter of some sort, and like to treasure hunt like the rest of us, I certainly hope you never have to meet a guy like this and be made to feel like you're being forced away from a spot where you are just minding your own business and enjoying your hobby.
HH,
Ray
Blacksheep, I consider myself a very courteous detectorist. I only detect where I am legally permitted, and where I need permission I ask. I fill my holes to the point where you can't even tell or almost couldn't tell I had just dug a hole. When I feel my detecting may cause a problem in a certain area, even if I can legally detect there, I go with my gut and pass it up. I have never had any problems with detecting easements, especially in front of vacated houses. People are always asking what I'm doing, what do I find, how long I've been doing it. They are fascinated with the prospect of someone finding treasure. This guy was an exception to the rule. He thought he could strong arm me with his position in the sheriff's office and with calling the police. He could have just called the police from inside his home and let them come and handle it (which I have had happen before with no problems). But he made the choice to come outside and across the street to harass me instead, and I defended myself just as I have the right to do when engaging in a legal activity and not causing anyone any harm by it.
Given that you are a T-Netter of some sort, and like to treasure hunt like the rest of us, I certainly hope you never have to meet a guy like this and be made to feel like you're being forced away from a spot where you are just minding your own business and enjoying your hobby.
HH,
Ray