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.
@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.
‘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.’
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.
Hi Bobbi,
I thought I was the only brave enough to admit my metal detecting fetish. 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?
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.
Hi Bobbi, I’m also a ‘metal detector’ (if you’ve watched Detectorist on the Tv you’ll know what I mean )
I find it stops the constant background post stroke noise and gets me out into nature, even if I have to keep switching my swinging arm
Several things have come in the way as far as metal detecting is concerned.
Through Facebook I joined a local group, unfortunately Facebook blocked my account and this cut my contact with them.
Secondly despite having the will I have discovered that I’m just not up to it physically. I’ve tried doing it with a rollator on tow but the effort for very little result is disappointing.
Also one needs to scrabble in the ground which with my disability is almost impossible.
I am not one to give up and have been making efforts to increase ability strength and confidence when dealing with getting to the floor and back up. My standing and walking need to improve too, I can get from one room to another in the house with breaks but any distance outside without something like a rollator is not possible.
Maybe over time I can overcome these difficulties.
On the bright side there is a car park on a local beach which a blue badge allows me to use free.
Detecting is allowed on certain areas of the foreshore from there but just a little outside my range I’ve discovered.
This is a hobby that could suit the more able bodied but for me I need to improve my recovery which is a work in progress.
It could be and I am sure actually is excellent exercise.
@caty a photograph or two of any finds would be interesting. Even junk can be worth looking over.
Maybe one day I’ll become a ‘metal detector’ too.
The guys from the metal detector group gave me a couple of finds from the beach. They are practise rounds fired from the guns of spitfires defending Liverpool docks during WWII. I couldn’t walk to where this sort of thing could be found it was just too far.
My local detecting group also cut ties with me when I had my stroke because I wasn’t able to attend their digs whilst I was in rehab.
I’ll attach some photos of my favourite finds I made BS (before stroke). I haven’t been able to get out as much recently.
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.
