Haha, that's funny! A shepherd's wary curiosity as he investigates a "threat" can be so amusing.
Nice photo!
And thanks for replying to my question about using an Ace on the beach. I agree, sometimes efficiency on a simple machine takes you much farther than inefficiency on an advanced one. The Ace 250 works well for my style of hunting, so I enjoy using it; but with the release of modern technological advancements, it no longer seems to be the topic of much discussion online. That's understandable, but it's nice to hear now & then from someone who operates a detector like mine. So I appreciated hearing your thoughts!