MontAmmie Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 So I was on the beach yesterday just swingin' the DFX having a great time. Had my headphones on, minding my own business, when this foreign tourist (sounded like New York) walks right up to me and shows me some wire-looking stuff with a fish hook attached. She then asks me what to do with it. Really, lady? So I stop what I'm doing, take off my headphones, and politely suggest any one of several garbage cans conveniently located just across the dunes. She then asks me which one I use. Huh? Still trying to be polite, despite the circumstances, I told her "the one my bike is parked next to". She then says "I bet you don't throw your garbage away". Excuse me? I said "I bet I do" while I pull a handful of bottle caps and can slaw out of my right pocket and show her. She kind of sniffed and said, "Well maybe you do" and walks on down the beach without another word. What is it about swingin' a detector on the beach that makes people think they can say whatever asinine thing to you that pops into their silly heads? People that would never dream of going up to a complete stranger in say, Wal-mart, and making some rude comment, think it's perfectly fine if you have a detector in your hand. I have no problem with kids that want to "help" you dig treasure, beach bums asking for your crusty quarters, and the inevitable old salt with a story about the Hopeless Diamond that he dug on that very beach in '72. But going out of your way to ruin a beautiful day for someone else is just beyond me. Rant over. Thanks ya'll! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Most people are fairly friendly. Sounds like you got a wierd one maybe with with mental issues. There are lots of unstable people out there... Most times I try to not to make eye contact in order to avoid conversation. Besides it eats into detecting time. Another trick to is pretend you might have a stability issue...sharp twitch of the face or head jerk occasionally will make people thing twice about approaching you. I thought you were going to say that some other treasure hunt cut in front of your grid and stole all your treasure lol Have fun out there... thats what it's all about. strick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontAmmie Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 hour ago, strick said: Most people are fairly friendly. Sounds like you got a wierd one maybe with with mental issues. There are lots of unstable people out there... Most times I try to not to make eye contact in order to avoid conversation. Besides it eats into detecting time. Another trick to is pretend you might have a stability issue...sharp twitch of the face or head jerk occasionally will make people thing twice about approaching you. I thought you were going to say that some other treasure hunt cut in front of your grid and stole all your treasure lol Have fun out there... thats what it's all about. strick I think she was just mad because I didn't offer to relieve her of the fish hook and told her to go dispose of it herself. I already had a pocket full and didn't need hers! I am REALLY missing Montana right now. We go way up in the mountains and sometimes don't see another human for days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K - First Member Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 My beach experience suggests that it's way more women than men who are curious enough to ask a question. I would recommend beach detecting as an excellent pastime for a single guy - you meet lots of attractive ladies - my wife noticed that right away! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontAmmie Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Rick Kempf said: My beach experience suggests that it's way more women than men who are curious enough to ask a question. I would recommend beach detecting as an excellent pastime for a single guy - you meet lots of attractive ladies - my wife noticed that right away! Rick, my usual day at the beach seems to be the exact opposite. Mostly it's the 50-80 year old men who think I'm just dying to show them my finds. And yes, I've gotten some snarky looks from the 50-80 year old women sitting next to them. ("But Sugar Doodle, I'm just asking what kind of detector she has because I want one.") 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post strick Posted June 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2017 Last year we were at Pismo beach which is absolutly a great place to hunt. I was toiling along detecting during mid day when the beach is absolutely loaded with people. I happen look up at one point and I notice 5 very attractive middle aged women sitting on the beach watching me and smiling.. .....bachelorette party I'm thinking... So I stop and take off my headphones. Sweat is dripping off me and I'm feeling kinda studly so I shove the head of the scoop forcefully into the sand with my foot, lean against the carbon fiber handle and smile back at them lol. Any luck? one of them asks.... Just some coins I reply back..... Then the next one asks ....Whats your best find? My wife I reply.....Good answer says another... lol strick 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Tones Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 It's not only beaches but parks, too! If I'm not in the mood to socialize I'll start signing in American Sign Language with a normal resting face - wearing headphones! Most people are utterly confused and walk when I do that. And the comments...lol. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontAmmie Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 5 hours ago, Deft Tones said: It's not only beaches but parks, too! If I'm not in the mood to socialize I'll start signing in American Sign Language with a normal resting face - wearing headphones! Most people are utterly confused and walk when I do that. And the comments...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod-pa Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 any trips i get to the beach involve 6 yr old, 7 yr old, and wife, so I detect from 4am until 7am...not many folks at that hour come pester me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deutran Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hi Montammie I have experienced many instances of harassment over the years whilst beach detecting but also many great times.I've had young thugs throwing beer bottles at me,Someone called the police on me one night and told them I was swinging a shotgun.I had a guy run up and grab the detector shaft and start swinging it wildly in front of his mates.But the many nice people far outweighed any issues.Most people showed interest in the hobby or when explained understood the pastime. Since moving to the goldfields over 7 years its been sweet sailing as there are many like minded people to meet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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