So here they come !

Dancer · Jan 29, 2020

Only got a couple hours to hunt. 3Rd time I'm asked " What are you hunting for"? I tell them Treasure, blank look. I try ,coins
Ok they get that. Here comes the every day question. "What's the best thing you ever found"?
My latest answer to that has been " Billy Joe McAlister's belt buckle" Least it gets a laugh , and they move on.

CASPER-2 · Jan 29, 2020

Im gonna start telling them - land mines! Watch where youre walking!

CASPER-2 · Jan 29, 2020

Or ...say - "Im looking for a good friend to hang with ...where are you staying at ...maybe you can buy me a drink later and we can hang"
say it very hyperactive and try and give them phyco eyes and a weird smile

CASPER-2 · Jan 29, 2020

Beachbandit · Jan 29, 2020

My favorite replays are "A life", "My wife's favorite bobby pin", she lost it yesterday, and, "someone to ask me what I'm looking for"...

cladpirate · Jan 29, 2020

Just act like you had a stroke

bulletproof002000 · Jan 29, 2020

I always use it as an opportunity to get a new permission. I tell them I recover lost jewelry and coins, and I try and find places like older homes, and homesteads to hunt. About 1/3 of the time they say "you should look in my yard my house is old."

ARC · Jan 29, 2020

I like waiting till they get real close... and I act like I am totally unaware of them approaching...

And right when they get to the point where I feel they are gonna say something...

I briskly walk away like I never saw them.

I want a shirt that says "hypodermic needle cleanup crew".

:P

Irishgoldhound · Jan 29, 2020

Somedays it doesn’t bother me but other days when a bunch of people keep asking dumb questions, it gets annoying. What are you looking for

Really? I expect that from kids but from a grown up? Come on people, do you think I’m looking for my dog?? The smart people I like,...always ask.. “any good finds today”.? I guess I could be looking for something specific though, like somebody’s keys. “Yeah actually I’m looking for my buddy’s keys to his car, his gf is locked inside”.

djackson7348 · Jan 29, 2020

Tell them you are trying to locate the broken sewer pipe...bet they leave you alone then.

bravobob · Jan 29, 2020

I can deal with kids " hay mister watcha doing?". But when some teenager asks me what that machine is and i say a metal detector then asks what does it do ? I gotta contain my self.

LawrencetheMDer · Jan 29, 2020

Always first tell them that I'm finding mostly junk, like bottle caps and pull tabs. Then I say that last night I found this really large diamond ring...then I woke up.
:laughing3:

DJWEHAGE · Jan 30, 2020

It depends on my mood. Sometimes I interact with them and take the time to explain our hobby. I've also told people that I work for the city and am searching to recover bottle caps. The funny thing is, most people thank me for my service!!

ARC · Jan 30, 2020

AARC said:
I like waiting till they get real close... and I act like I am totally unaware of them approaching...

And right when they get to the point where I feel they are gonna say something...

I briskly walk away like I never saw them.

I want a shirt that says "hypodermic needle cleanup crew".

:P

Just so I am clear... I was just joking folks.

Really... I stay away from others... if they approach I do try and just nonchalantly walk away but start while they are still far away.

Usually this deters them from pursuing me.

If I am "cornered" or if I find myself face to face... I am cordial and polite... quick small talk and try and keep it brief.

This is why I like hunting the beaches in the early A.M.

I like the "alone time"... love the sunrises.... the peace.

AND...

The LACK of people.

Toecutter · Jan 30, 2020

I always say " jars of gold do you know where any are" and usually get a laugh and they move on, mostly when Im in parks or front yards..

dewcon4414 · Jan 30, 2020

Casper i did that to a guy from the Ukraine i think it was. He said really ...... i said no im kidding. But he said that didnt surprise him since its normal in some countries. Lord...... someone needs to come up with a hat/shirt/tattoo..... this question is really getting old to the point of irritating. I dont carry my phone to show off BABY pictures of my finds..... so ive reduced it to ..... the best for this year. That seems to satisfy most. About the only time i relish answering this question is when shes blonde in a bikini with an hour glass figure....... ya sorry im a pig.

LawrencetheMDer · Jan 30, 2020

CASPER-2 said:
Im gonna start telling them - land mines! Watch where youre walking!

Not far off - we're finding land mines on the west coast of Florida - just the other day a woman turned one in that she had been picking at for several months thinking it was a large plate! Another guy found one actually metal detecting. Looking for one right now...but would rather find gold.

FloridaSon · Jan 31, 2020

Funny, here in Florida I am only asked "did you find anything" but I avoid most people on the beach except a wave as I keep going. I always say trash, sharps and jagged metal. Show my pouch if I have any 'dangerous junk' to show.