Talking to oneself while detecting alone

[Rebel - KGC]

Hmmm... (tugging on beard).

 

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[VonDigger]

Not only do I talk to myself, I also argue with myself......I usually lose that argument too LMAO

 

[Escape]

Why should I talk to myself when there are rocks, trees and birds all around. Never argue with an acorn.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

I repeat the words “shotgun shell” about every 5 minutes...

 

[nomad 11]

i suppose ?

 

[ARC]

I am not talking to myself.

I am having a discussion with my detector.

 

[galenrog]

Talking to oneself is perfectly normal. For many of us, verbalizing what we are doing helps do the task with fewer issues. One of my children, who has a degree in psychology, agrees that it is normal, and that in many societies, men do it far more frequently than women. Perhaps it is a desire for conversation. Perhaps it is organizing thoughts. If, indeed, men do this more often than women, it would make a lot of sense.

I have noted, however, that without modern electronics, having a three or four way conversation with no one else around could be a sign of mental instability.

Time for more coffee.

 

[RustyGold]

I do it all the time just to make sure my ears work.

 

[RTR]

Anybody else doing this?

Whats wrong w/it.....I YELL at the news ......everyday !

 

[Trezurehunter]

I do, but its mostly the same line all the time. "Come on baby, I need a silver" !!

 

[bowser]

I used to have a job that required me to spend many, many hours alone in the car. Talking to myself and the radio was my tonic for staying awake. I catch myself doing it now whenever I am alone. On the other hand, maybe I am just nuts?

Sounds like DICK TRACY on a stake out in an empty parking lot

 

[Toecutter]

Im guessing that sounds I make out detecting people would pry think I have trets syndrome, its usually one random swear word every now and then...lol

 

[teleprospector]

And if you get lost just start talking politics to yourself and someone will come argue with you!
Jon

 

[Diggin' History]

yeah and not just while detecting....I also talk to/swear at inanimate objects

Me too.

I talk to and swear at my padded room every day!



Cheers.
-DH-

 

[ArfieBoy]

Okay! I admit it! I do talk to myself when detecting ( and other times, too). But I have to have and intelligent conversation sometimes!

 

[Doubter in MD]

Why should I talk to myself when there are rocks, trees and birds all around. Never argue with an acorn.

You're right about acorns. They're nuts!

 

[TooManyHobbies]

One of my children, who has a degree in psychology, agrees that it is normal, and that in many societies, men do it far more frequently than women. Perhaps it is a desire for conversation. Perhaps it is organizing thoughts. If, indeed, men do this more often than women, it would make a lot of sense.

Its just the only time we can get a word in edgewise.

 

[RustyRelics]

Yes...


I whistle Dixie, Bonnie Blue Flag, Battle Cry of Freedom etc. a lot too.

It's when I start arguing with myself that it gets out of hand.

 

[RustyRelics]

Im guessing that sounds I make out detecting people would pry think I have trets syndrome, its usually one random swear word every now and then...lol

I walked into a bramble/briar patch at DIV XLIV last year, in short sleeves. I acquired trets instantly.