Princebilly1

An interesting point from one of the yanks was that why did they feel geeky or
stupid when tecting.

I agreed and have to be honest. There is a stigma attached and my family and
friends take the piss quite often.

Who else feels this way and be honest. Its ok with a group or for you seasoned
tectorists but i`m quite new and fell a right twat sometimes.

I cant wait for dark nights so i can go out and fumble in the ploughed and
enjoy myself. I enjoy it so much but i hate it when people see me especially
with monster headphones on and a frickin spade in me other hand. All i need is
the bunny ears and my knob out to compliment my attire.

How many others have not been posting finds recently. Could this be the honest
reason.

Steve

Princebilly1

Subject: Looking stupid
From: jchristman@removethishotpop.com
Date: 23/09/2003 00:00 GMT Daylight Time
Message-id: <3f6f7ea3.118709432@news.seniorglobe.org>

I often wish I had more nerve to go out metal detecting as often as I
feel like it but to be honest I don't like looking stupid. Why is
there such a stigma placed on people who metal detect? It's not that
loser of a thing to do, its fun, exercise etc... Any secrets to
getting around this personal problem of mine? I'm not that vain,
really, just hate looking like a dork.

Holy Smoke

I don't really care less what people think. If more youngsters took it
up there could be a lot less crime about.
I'd go detecting with my wife's best suspenders on, a peek a boo bra
and a Noddy hat and wouldn't care less. Not that I'm into that sort of
thing mind you. What does it matter what people think. Stuff them if
they have time to bother about what you do instead of doing something
enjoyable, sometimes exciting, relaxing, beneficial to our history,
even prosperous if you find some real goodies.
Rev




"Princebilly1" <princebilly1@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Subject: Looking stupid
> From: jchristman@removethishotpop.com
> Date: 23/09/2003 00:00 GMT Daylight Time
> Message-id: <3f6f7ea3.118709432@news.seniorglobe.org>
>
> I often wish I had more nerve to go out metal detecting as often as
I
> feel like it but to be honest I don't like looking stupid. Why is
> there such a stigma placed on people who metal detect? It's not
that
> loser of a thing to do, its fun, exercise etc... Any secrets to
> getting around this personal problem of mine? I'm not that vain,
> really, just hate looking like a dork.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Lee Davison

Im the opposite Rev. I also feel a tit when someone takes notice. I dont
wear the big ear muffs partly for this reason. I know when I go out that if
im dressed like Rambo people assume im there illegally. Therefore I learnt
to dress decently while im out, gel the hair, keep the trousers relatively
clean and basically look as though im relatively respectable. Im a quiet guy
at the best of times so if someone does approach me while im in the middle
of nowhere I usually cack my pants and keep my spade close by. Everyone
knows im a sad metal detectorist, the neighbours see me putting it in the
car, my MD hangs on my wall at home like a shotgun over the fireplace syle.
I even take my finds into work to show the lads. They call me a sad bast@rd
but while im out digging they are sat at home with the TV. Who has the
bigger chance of making it big?
And one more thing if we are being totally honest, ive never had the guts to
knock on a farmers door to ask permission in my 4 years Mding. Theres been a
few times where Ive had nowhere to search so didnt get to go out. Then I
realised the hunt for somewhere to search is as interesting as the search
itself. My MD trips now are sometimes an all day job with backpack, sarnies,
GPS, map and a 5 mile hike but I still love it.

Lee


"Holy Smoke" <dr_waffle@hotSCRAPITmail.com> wrote in message
news:NE_bb.9226$vX3.1582259@wards.force9.net...
> I don't really care less what people think. If more youngsters took it
> up there could be a lot less crime about.
> I'd go detecting with my wife's best suspenders on, a peek a boo bra
> and a Noddy hat and wouldn't care less. Not that I'm into that sort of
> thing mind you. What does it matter what people think. Stuff them if
> they have time to bother about what you do instead of doing something
> enjoyable, sometimes exciting, relaxing, beneficial to our history,
> even prosperous if you find some real goodies.
> Rev
>
>
>
>
> "Princebilly1" <princebilly1@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20030923121307.26809.00000080@mb-m14.aol.com...
> > Subject: Looking stupid
> > From: jchristman@removethishotpop.com
> > Date: 23/09/2003 00:00 GMT Daylight Time
> > Message-id: <3f6f7ea3.118709432@news.seniorglobe.org>
> >
> > I often wish I had more nerve to go out metal detecting as often as
> I
> > feel like it but to be honest I don't like looking stupid. Why is
> > there such a stigma placed on people who metal detect? It's not
> that
> > loser of a thing to do, its fun, exercise etc... Any secrets to
> > getting around this personal problem of mine? I'm not that vain,
> > really, just hate looking like a dork.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Jim Sewell & Debbie Bone

Lee, Are you sure you're not me ???

Jim.

Lee Davison

I cant be Jim because Ive never been called ugly lol

"Jim Sewell & Debbie Bone" <jim@sewell01.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:bkq3fe$rqv$1@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Lee, Are you sure you're not me ???
>
> Jim.
>
>

Princebilly1

"I'd go detecting with my wife's best suspenders on, a peek a boo bra
and a Noddy hat and wouldn't care less"

Rev

are you sure your not me ?

Steve

Gerry

Well I can see the way you say you feel and I feel sorry for you !!! AND
that your SO vain to worry about what others may think of you you poor sad
btds ! I actually think the opposite ! I think they are the plonkers for not
knowing the buzz of detecting and picking up a bits of history no m8 we are
the clever ones they are the sad ones not knowing LOL
ONE THING !! I must admit !! I used to see these peeps in the camo coats and
trousers and think Blimey Action man LOL BUT then I realised they were
wearing ARMY GORTEX waterproofs that you can stay dry and comfy in all day
without sweating !! now I wear em and never been so dry
HH...........G

Princebilly1

Good on you Gerry, your obviously all man and i`m a two pint piss queer.

Still love ya though mate

Steve

GOOSEY

>Well I can see the way you say you feel and I feel sorry for you !!! AND
>that your SO vain to worry about what others may think of you you poor sad
>btds ! I actually think the opposite ! I think they are the plonkers for not
>knowing the buzz of detecting and picking up a bits of history no m8 we are
>the clever ones they are the sad ones not knowing LOL
>ONE THING !! I must admit !! I used to see these peeps in the camo coats and
>trousers and think Blimey Action man LOL BUT then I realised they were
>wearing ARMY GORTEX waterproofs that you can stay dry and comfy in all day
>without sweating !! now I wear em and never been so dry
>HH...........G
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

.....Gerry,Good points

I have a Gortex smock and TWs spender belt makes a perfect bungee harness.
I also wear Harris tweed underpants and vest,I detect In a field under our
local council offices. When I got me cyber man headphones on as well the pretty
maids give me a wave from from the office windows,and I always give'em a smile
showing them my three off white teeth.Sometimes I bend over just a bit to far
(Oooops)oh dear,giving these lady's a good look at my hairy blackthorn scar and
the rash I have from underpant rubbing.

When I get swinging I don't care who laughs,even the rabbits don't mind.Most
If any comments I get are "Interesting"or "Fascinating hobby isn't It?" or "Its
amazing what's been lost over the years"

Good Stuff




Paul :0)
Superleadman/Cap'n Lead

Princebilly1

pmsl Goose

Good for you mate

Love the bit about the teeth and the builders arse

By the way, its called "bashin the bishop" where we are from. Maybe we could
say "rogering the rev"

steve

GOOSEY

> Maybe we could
>say "rogering the rev"

C'mon Rever...Wot do the <s>Kunt </s>Sorry Kents call It?

Paul :0)
Superleadman/Cap'n Lead