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Old 05-11-2009, 07:30 AM
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Default Article - U.K. 'metal detectorists' find history, respect

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Old 05-11-2009, 07:34 AM
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This guy is cool: Eveleigh, an optimistic man who likes to be alone. "I like walking in the country," Eveleigh said. "Sometimes pheasants walk beside me. Sometimes there are rabbits or a view to the sea. It's fantastic. "

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Yep... good read even the second time... imagine finding 'two pots of coins'... wow.... RickO
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Definitely a good read. I really admire the way the UK handles all that business, it's a shame in the US, like they said, people think you're either a little off your rocker, or a thief.

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