The Metal Detector and the budding detectorist

Spring day, sunny, warm and welcoming. April 2025

Almost three years ago after a stroke I bought a metal detector. I could not walk but believed that it could motivate me to recover some mobility.

Well this is a continuing story, I might not be hopping, skipping or jumping and ten yards is a long, long way but I continue to live in hope.

I got out to the beach, took a look around, and decided I might be able to get around with my rollator, even use the detector eventually.
It was great to be out and I want to share it.

I’ve yet to find or even look for bullion, but there is treasure out there. I know it.

These pictures will have to do for now. Click on them to get a closer look.

The plane, looks like a heavy bomber, appears to be flying by the silhouette of a New York skyline. There must be connections with America here most probably from the war years.

The metal detector, leaning against a wall, awaits impatiently for a day out.

This is a live story, there is more to tell, so keep a look out.

keep on keepin’ on
:writing_hand: :grinning: :+1:

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@Bobbi i firmly believe that budding detectorist is not far from being an actual dectorist & that treasure is out there waiting for you to discover it. I look forward to seeing pics of that discovery.

Thanks for sharing your beach pics. Days like today are made for the beach.

Enjoy your adventures.

Ann

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@Mrs5K

Thank you. I appreciate the encouragement.

I’m pretty sure my scooter and sand will be incompatible . . .

but

. . . if this weather holds out and I can lift my rollator in and out of the car I’ll be getting back out there.

Is this the global warming they have been threatening?

What do I say ??

keep on keepin’ on

:writing_hand: :grinning: :+1:

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‘The sculpture represents the transatlantic flight of Henry ‘Dick’ Merrill, an American aviator who, in 1937, completed a round trip from New York to England and back flying a Lockheed Electra.’

Lorraine

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Thanks @EmeraldEyes

I know I’m not the only one on this forum with a metal detector and without revealing the exact place of that huge hoard of gold you found I bet there are stories, tips and all sorts of relevant information that would interest a budding detectorist like myself.

Please please share what you know, with photos, maps, drawings or what have you. This is an interesting subject.

:writing_hand: :smiley: :+1:

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Hi Bobbi,
I thought I was the only brave enough to admit my metal detecting fetish. :joy::face_with_hand_over_mouth: I also enjoy detecting and if your ever down Cornwall give me a shout. I’m trying to save up for a better detector (Viking VK20 currently) eye up a Mine Lab X terra Pro.
Good luck my friend!
What ya got? :joy:

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Mine is a lesser detector, not one generally talked about, an Edgetek Pro.
It, I hope will do as a starter.
Cornwall is a lovely area but a long long way from my home in the North of England.
I am only just starting but hoping it will get me out in the fresh air.

Hey Bobbi,
There’s alot of smoke and mirrors in metal detecting. I wish you best of luck my friend. Enjoy!
Dan

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