The Cops came and I found Tiffany silver!!!!!

[njnydigger]

Hey all,


What a day. What a loooooooooong day! Met up with my buddy quaidmon and we hit a BIG park here in NJ. The hunt started off real slow for me (quaidmon was on fire though). Was getting pop-tops left & right. Very little clad. After about an hour and half, the frustration was slowly starting to creep in. I was under a nice big shade tree when I got a nice signal (sorry, can't remember the VDI). Out of the ground came a g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s Tiffany necklace from Spain. And yes, it's 925 [cool] Actually, the charm (which is either a B or a D depending which way you hold it) was just barely protruding from the ground. When I saw it I figured it'll probably be broken. Well it wasn't...and I'm a happy camper. The rest of the day was clad and key mania (found three of them). About 3pm quaidmon decided to call it a day. I however didn't get my fix. Decided to go home, eat something and hit a tot-lot near my house.

After eating I proceeded to the tot-lot down the block from me. Was there about two hours and was doing real good, when I just pulled the beautiful little crucifix (no markings) you'll see in the pics when I see 5-0 roll into the park and pull up right in front of the tot-lot. Now, bear in mind...I have hit this tottie 100 times already. I live 3 blocks away. NEVER had a problem. After spying the cop cars (yes TWO) in the corner of my eye, I kinda know what's coming, but, I play dumb and keep hunting. A younger officer walks over to me and says hi. Then he doesn't say another word. Seems he wants ME to speak first. So I say, yeah I'm just looking for change, hopefully something old. Is it okay if I hunt in here? He replies yes & seemed pretty nice. He then starts questioning me where I live, why did I move from my hometown to NJ, if I ever hunted the beach etc. Now i'm starting to get a bit miffed. I mean, I did NOTHING wrong! The officer then tells me that someone called the police and reported that it was very strange why a man would be detecting in a tot-lot. I told him I understood completely (which I really did). There ARE kids around and one can never be too safe. He then asks for my i.d. which I gladly provide. He then calls in my name and license number to headquarters. All the while another officer is standing about 20 feet in back of him trying to look intimidating.

While I was waiting for "clearance" from headquarters, me and the officer made some small talk. I told him I was a bit peeved someone would call me in and he said he completely understands. He thought it was a nonsense call too. He then had questions about the machine & I pitched him on the virtue of the entire White's line (are you listening White's) [laugh] Think this cop may actually go and buy a machine [laugh] After a bit more small talk and a couple of laughs, my "clearance" came in from headquarters. The cop walked over to me and even wished me a "happy hunting". It turned out okay folks, but, I was pretty embarrassed and was sorry for the scene that I caused. Really made me NOT want to hunt that tot-lot again. But, I probably will [cool] I hope the person that called me in was watching me yuck it up with the officer & him handing back my i.d. and wishing me a happy hunt. That would have made my day better than any coins or jewelry [birthday1]

Rounded out the day with a Canadian 5 cent piece and "Jeepers" arcade token. Enjoy!

 

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[Monty]

I was detecting at a kiddie park last week and a cop approached me wanting to know what I was doing. I told him it wasn't any of his business and kicked sand on his highly polished boots. He then asked for some ID and I showed him a made up DL with a picture of Mickey Mouse on it. He was getting steamed by this time so I shot him the bird and mooned him real good. At this time he hit me across the face with his night stick and broke my nose and knocked out 3 teeth. When I awoke he was trying to handcuff me but I grabbed his gun and made him dance while I fired shots at his feet. I then knocked him unconcious and took his keys, drove his police car off into the park pond and left a note stuck in his ear with my name and address on it. That'll teach him to mess with me! The next day my house was surrounded by the S.W.A.T. team and they used a bull horn to call me out. I came out with the officer's gun and fired a few rounds at random. Their sniper who apparently had no sense of humor shot me in the head and killed me. As I was knocking at St. Peter's gate, some dude in a red suit with horns told me to come right in. Man it was hot in there! He gave me a Chinese metal detector with no batteries and had me looking for hot coals in a lava bed. I found out I was going to be doing this for eternity and I'm going to tell that arrogant egomaniac just what I think of him next time he comes by. And I was just beginning to like him too! Monty, Retired Cop. Read fast before it gets deleted.

 

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[wyattrr]

Been harassed once...He came up and looked at me...He asked me if I found anything. My reply was just change. He ended up being a dirt-fisher too...We hooked up on his first day off which was cool. He had a better day than me. Go figure.

 

[Natman]

Nice finds

Monty that's about the funniest thing I've ever read on TNet.

Nat

 

[Shortstack]

Been harassed once...He came up and looked at me...He asked me if I found anything. My reply was just change. He ended up being a dirt-fisher too...We hooked up on his first day off which was cool. He had a better day than me. Go figure.

That was his reward for being civilized to ya when you first met. In the small town where I live, the oldest park there is one block long and 50 feet wide with the police station across the street. Never a problem for me or the other 5 or 6 detector users in town. And, NO,we don't wearout that one park; even though it dates back to about 1832. LOL

 

[cdltpx]

In my home town it was so boring the police would stop me at least 2 times a week while I was riding my bike home. I had no other form of transportation. When walking they usually left you alone probably bc they can't see you too well in the dark.
Now the police have plenty to do post Katrina see the parish is the only one in the entire state that was in decline due to corrupt politics and a police force that would hassle anyone not in the club. So Katrina filled all the vacant houses with people that know how to be real criminals and now 70380 has real problems.

 

[Harry_Morant]

Good on you Monty Made me laugh. Don't worry I still know who the good guys are.

 

[rmptr]

I was detecting at a kiddie park last week and a cop approached me wanting to know what I was doing. I told him it wasn't any of his business and kicked sand on his highly polished boots. He then asked for some ID and I showed him a made up DL with a picture of Mickey Mouse on it. He was getting steamed by this time so I shot him the bird and mooned him real good. At this time he hit me across the face with his night stick and broke my nose and knocked out 3 teeth. When I awoke he was trying to handcuff me but I grabbed his gun and made him dance while I fired shots at his feet. I then knocked him unconcious and took his keys, drove his police car off into the park pond and left a note stuck in his ear with my name and address on it. That'll teach him to mess with me! The next day my house was surrounded by the S.W.A.T. team and they used a bull horn to call me out. I came out with the officer's gun and fired a few rounds at random. Their sniper who apparently had no sense of humor shot me in the head and killed me. As I was knocking at St. Peter's gate, some dude in a red suit with horns told me to come right in. Man it was hot in there! He gave me a Chinese metal detector with no batteries and had me looking for hot coals in a lava bed. I found out I was going to be doing this for eternity and I'm going to tell that arrogant egomaniac just what I think of him next time he comes by. And I was just beginning to like him too! Monty, Retired Cop. Read fast before it gets deleted.

Great post, Monty !
IIRC, you were in enforcement for a lotta years?

I'll bet you've seen near that behavior...

There's really no telling what some people will do...

 

[CladMaster]

I'm a police officer and a MDer. 99% of the time, the only reason cops 'harass' MDers is because they were dispatched (someone called in a complaint). When an officer gets that call they have no choice but to arrive on scene and clear. I know it's trite but they really are "only doing their job". GL

 

[Steve in Michigan]

Don't feel bad about the cops being called on you. I've had it done to me a few times myself. They are just doing their job. Actually, I hit up a conversation with them every time it happens and gladly offer my assistance if they ever need help locating something. I give them my name and number and tell them they can call me anytime and they are ver gracious for the offer. There have been times I wish the cops were around. Had some problems with some older kids a few times. Don't know why kids need to act the way they do. Oh well, glad you found some goodies thou. Take care!

Your Friend,

Steve in Michigan