My Path to Detecting

[Cash1977]

TQ'ers-

I have always been interested in treasure hunting. The thought of finding a piece of history, something that no one else has laid hands or eyes on in years seems facinating. I remember being a kid and my Dad buying me a set of Civil War bullets, WOW, I was amazed. A year ago or so, my wife and I went to the King Tut exhibit and I couldn't stop thinking about the fact that the suff we were looking at was 3000 years old!
Imagine digging something up that old...
I have tried my hands at many hobbies over the years, some have stuck, some have fallen by the wayside.
Over the last 6 months or so, I have thought about treasure hunting/metal detecting. Recently I have seen a show on tv where some woman goes all over and hunts for different things. Gold, gemstones, stuff like that.
On one day off, the show was on, and it just so happened to be about metal detecting. The thrill of the hunt...the mystery of what you might dig up...the friendly competition and comaderie...I was hooked right there!
I made the decision that I wanted a detector for my birthday. I told my wife and she was puzzled...this was not something I talked about previously. I just thought that living in South Florida, with beaches everywhere, even if I found some coins and a piece of jewelry every now and then, it would all be worth it.
I did some research, purchased a reasonable machine for beginners and hit the beach!
I have now been on 4 hunts and every one keeps getting better!
On my last hunt, I found a pair of silver earrings!
Even when I don't make the great find that I want, being out there...on the beach...listening to the wind..enjoying the scenery...I couldn't be happier and more relaxed!
I'm hooked. And I love sharing my experience with all the Treasure Questers. You guys are the best!

Thanks for reading and HAPPY HUNTING!

[MinelabMan]

Two very good points you made Cash got my attention.....it's addicting and it just keeps getting better!

[Buster]

Well said Cash...The beach is really cool..You should be out hunting when the sun comes up..It is an awesome site for sure...You will get many years enjoyment out of this hobby..Not to mention the cool people that you will meet and interact with...I think this hobby fits you well...Good post indeed...Enclosed is a beach sunrise from Fort Walton Beach..BDA calls it Surf Church...God could plan this no better.....I was in awe over this..Really...Buster....

[Jazdo]

It definitely gets your attention doesn't it Cash!

Nice pics Buster.

[rusty nail]

Great post Cash-- how true it is-- thanks Ed

[liquid1]

I agree 100%..I got into metal detecting wanting to Dig History..I haven't gotten started good yet..My dad has 200 acres of land thats full of plow and wagon parts..And I hope civil war Relics...You folks that are near the Beaches are lucky..Me Knowing me I wouldn't sleep much for sure..I would always want to see the sun rise and set and Hunt all the time..Great story cash , Beautiful pic Buster..and Happy Hunting..james

[anne]

Great story Cash.

[Ric-san]

Cashman;

Glad to hear your story...I too have been intreagued but treasure hunting...hell I get excited when I find a penny! I need to hit the beach early like Buster and will do so very soon...

[Joker]

Thanks for sharing your story with us Cash.. Its kewl to have you here as well and I hope you find some great things...

[rip]

Hey Cash,Sounds like your hooked.It is the best way I've found to releve stress......Well other than reachin over and slappin the heak out of the one stressin ya ! Your off to a great start best of luck !