Chipk
Elite Member
Yesterday I got an email request to look for a lost ring. The husband asked me to look for a ring his wife had lost several years ago. I advised him I had another search to do and would come to him when I finished. I told him I had no idea how big the first yard was nor how long it might take and so could not tell him what time to expect me. He indicated he was fine with that.
I arrived at the first location exactly on time. But nobody answered the door so I searched the front yard but since the gate to the back was bungee corded shut, I did not go back there. I then drove to the second location.
Again, nobody answered the door. Since it is an hour drive to them, I again began to search the front yard. I found some interesting brass objects which I believe may be parts of an old brass bed and some can slaw but no ring.
I got an interesting signal and was engaged in digging the target when I noticed a lady coming down the sidewalk. She was dressed in shorts and a tee shirt but was barefoot, carrying a couple of shopping bags and had a poodle on a leash. I thought it was odd that she had shopping bags on a Sunday particularly since she was barefoot and there are no stores in the area. She also seemed shocked to see me and inquired what I was doing. I explained I was metal detecting and she asked why. I answered I was looking for a lost object and she demanded to know what. I calmly explained I was not at liberty to tell her that since I try to protect the privacy of my patrons. She became quite indignant and insisted that I tell her since I am in HER YARD.
WTH??
I tell her I am looking for her lost gold ring. She looked quite puzzled and I asked her if her husband had not informed her that he had invited me to look for it. She looked like she didn't believe me so I produced my cell phone and showed her our exchange of emails. She then relaxed and told me she doesn't believe the ring is even in the yard.
I then told her that I was being affected by the heat and would be leaving as soon as I finished the area I was working in but would be happy to return if she liked. Later I was contacted by her husband. He said he didn't hear the doorbell and did not realize I was there. He also asked me to return tomorrow and I agreed.
It's kind of funny now, but this could have turned out quite differently. She could have called the police instead of confronting me. She could have even pulled a gun on me which could have had disasterous results, including me having to change my pants. :laughing
Still can't believe he didn't bother to tell her.
I arrived at the first location exactly on time. But nobody answered the door so I searched the front yard but since the gate to the back was bungee corded shut, I did not go back there. I then drove to the second location.
Again, nobody answered the door. Since it is an hour drive to them, I again began to search the front yard. I found some interesting brass objects which I believe may be parts of an old brass bed and some can slaw but no ring.
I got an interesting signal and was engaged in digging the target when I noticed a lady coming down the sidewalk. She was dressed in shorts and a tee shirt but was barefoot, carrying a couple of shopping bags and had a poodle on a leash. I thought it was odd that she had shopping bags on a Sunday particularly since she was barefoot and there are no stores in the area. She also seemed shocked to see me and inquired what I was doing. I explained I was metal detecting and she asked why. I answered I was looking for a lost object and she demanded to know what. I calmly explained I was not at liberty to tell her that since I try to protect the privacy of my patrons. She became quite indignant and insisted that I tell her since I am in HER YARD.
WTH??
I tell her I am looking for her lost gold ring. She looked quite puzzled and I asked her if her husband had not informed her that he had invited me to look for it. She looked like she didn't believe me so I produced my cell phone and showed her our exchange of emails. She then relaxed and told me she doesn't believe the ring is even in the yard.
I then told her that I was being affected by the heat and would be leaving as soon as I finished the area I was working in but would be happy to return if she liked. Later I was contacted by her husband. He said he didn't hear the doorbell and did not realize I was there. He also asked me to return tomorrow and I agreed.
It's kind of funny now, but this could have turned out quite differently. She could have called the police instead of confronting me. She could have even pulled a gun on me which could have had disasterous results, including me having to change my pants. :laughing
Still can't believe he didn't bother to tell her.
That is an interesting story he probably wanted to surprise her in case you found the ring before she came form wherever it was she came from still strange bare feet, shopping bags, no store around huh
