I need headphones....

...you were really serious in the first part of your post I would warn you about possible ear damage from the feedback of your $6,000 hearing aids through your 1974 headphones. But, having gotten to know you a little better through those "private emails", I have to think it's just your "tongue & cheek, wry humor" talking.

As for your AF Survival Knife, as I remember from my time in Nam, that "Texas Tooth Pick" will probably work well, considering you probably won't be digging very deep as a result of the 1974 headphones.

You know what they say Carl..."hanging on too tightly to the past, could definitely keep you out of the future."

When you are ready to experiment with the "new fangled", modern day headphones, I will be honored to ask, !!!

Originally Posted by I Can Dig It

I am sitting here having morning coffee waiting for UPS to deliver my new 1350. Chuck I just can't give up those phones I have had since 1974 so here is what I am going to do. The VA just issued me some Hi Tech hearing aids that cost $6000.00 on the outside economy. Do you think if I wear them today with my old phones that it would equate to what you keep telling me I should be using? I never told you this in our private emails. My digging tool is my AF Survival Knife I carried in Nam in 1966. Maybe I am just trying to hang onto the past Seriously, after reading all the posts here maybe I need to just try a good set and see if it makes a difference for me. When I get ready I'll have you ship me a set, but for now..business as usual.

[ButchB]

I think when you guys have these kind of discussions & disagreements ,guys like me benefit from hearing about you experiences & the knowledge you share. Glad y'all are on good terms now............

[I Can Dig It]

Originally Posted by Chuck@TreasureHut

...you were really serious in the first part of your post I would warn you about possible ear damage from the feedback of your $6,000 hearing aids through your 1974 headphones. But, having gotten to know you a little better through those "private emails", I have to think it's just your "tongue & cheek, wry humor" talking.

As for your AF Survival Knife, as I remember from my time in Nam, that "Texas Tooth Pick" will probably work well, considering you probably won't be digging very deep as a result of the 1974 headphones.

You know what they say Carl..."hanging on too tightly to the past, could definitely keep you out of the future."

When you are ready to experiment with the "new fangled", modern day headphones, I will be honored to ask, !!!

Those aids are defiently going to be taken off when I am detecting. Just getting my hands close to them will make them squeal. I got my 1350 today but only had a short time to play with it as I had a Dr. appt. Ran out to the field (With Old Headphones) and found three newer coins and two tokens and was a little disappointed. I just got back from the Dr. and decided to watch the instruction video....now I see why it wasn't performing to my expectations. Now Chuck I know what you are thinking, being we are Flight Instructors and all. but I just had to try it right away. I can't play again until sometime tomorrow. I will say this...from what I see in the instruction video, I think I am going to like this detector. I will post a full report as soon as I can really run it through its paces.

[Bill G]

Originally Posted by jhnbaker

Thank you for your service to our country I can dig it!!!! Your generation of proud warriors don't get the honor and respect you deserve.

Thanks again!!!!!!!!!

I second that 100%, thanks again I can dig it ( Carl ) for your service to our country. My farther was a Wold War II Vet.

Take Care, HH
Bill G

[Bill G]

Originally Posted by ButchB

I think when you guys have these kind of discussions & disagreements ,guys like me benefit from hearing about you experiences & the knowledge you share. Glad y'all are on good terms now............

That's COOL, I second that... Like I can dig it or Carl said in one of his past post, somtimes text can be taken the wrong way. That is so true sometimes..

Take Care,HH
Bill G

[I Can Dig It]

You all are a great bunch of people and I wish I could gather you all for a day of metal detecting. Regarding your thanks for the service I have given the country I say thank you for that. I also want you all to know that there is someone on this forum as deseving of a thank you as much as me or maybe a little more and that is Chuck from the Treasure Hut. Chuck from one VietNam Vet to another "Welcome Home" he will know what that means. Anyway, thanks guys
Carl

[Bill G]

You are so right about what you said in your post I can dig it (Carl) Also a big thanks to you Chuck for your service to this country, The good old USA is still the greatest even with her falts..

Take Care, HH
Bill G

...and "Welcome Home" to you too. The fact that you and I and thousnds of others made it back is a testament to the Blessings of the LORD, and our own tenacity and desire. That tenacity, desire, and experience has definitely played a big part in making us who we are today. As is often said, "life experience is the best teacher."

I too, thank all of you guys and gals who care enough to thank us for our time and service over there, and who love this land!

You have purchased a very good machine, and Garrett has always manufactured a good product. They are a bit heavier and out of balance than they could be, but then so are the Minelab Explorers and a couple others.

Carl...as I have seen several times before, often a disagreement or argument can and will end up in a good friendship once the sabers stop rattling. Even though we haven't yet met, I know you very well...I should, I live with me 24/7!

Good luck and good hunting my friend!

[pris]

Y'all are the coolest. I almost had to wipe a tear away after reading the last day's postings to this thread. I just want to hug all of you! Ya big lugs.

[jhnbaker]

Well, again thanks to ALL of you who gave your service in our country's military. I am a huge fan of anyone who will put themselves in harms way so that my family can enjoy the freedoms that we have. BTW what kind of metal detectors did you have to dig up those pesky mines? How do they compare to what is out there now?