Mike Furness

Sounds like a great title for a series.

That my friend is an understatement! My metal detecting for gold habit took me through 7 or 8 detectors over about a 15 year period. The most expensive was $10,000. Or more precisely $9,999.00. My least expensive was $599. Most were in the 4 figure range especially for the GPZ and GPX's. The good thing about that is that all paid for themselves over time. And then there is tournament fishing from my kayak! Fishing is supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable right with small investments of rod reel, hooks, line and baits! LOL! 14 rods later and reels of course and a continuing need for line, hooks, sinkers and a myriad of baits. Oh and a $3000 pedal kayak, spare paddle and quality PFD! All told I bet my 'hobby' fishing has about $10000.00 tied up in it. And then there is all of the tournament fees just to enter in the range of $50 to $300 per tournament! Monetary winnings for the tournaments ... well ... not so much! 🤣 But dreams are made to be followed ... Never give up on dreams!

Relatively new to this forum but was a member years ago and only dropped out because I didn't have time with my work schedule to contribute much. Now I am retired and glad to be back. I think your plan is excellent and will do the job.

Jacob has a vivid imagination based on his prior experiences years ago. I hope he is 'dead' wrong about the 2 campers motivation!

Just a suggestion ... maybe come back once a week and check in. I have a feeling some good stuff is about to happen. I know it is a little slow in the story right now but gold mining can be that way too. All I'm saying is ... Don't be shy about coming back for a check in!

Good for you. I think I can speak for most that we are enjoying your journals as well!