beep beep... (the misadventures of my first day)

[pen maker]

So there i was. Standing in my front yard, watching the sunrise crawl its lazy self over the horizon. I could see the lines in the grass where the dew remained in liquid form, temporarily safe in the shadows of the trees, cars, houses and other random objects. I remember thinking "This should be fun" as i turned the knob and felt the click of the on position. I dug out the little notes i had stuffed in my shirt pocket earlier in my insomnia fed quest for knowledge, and started sorting through them. I found the one that i was looking for, a basic walkthru of the settings and where they should be set at. I twisted knobs, and flipped a switch, not really understanding what i was doing, or what the differences really are. I set the machine for "Full bore". Being a noob, I figure i got some catching up to do in the department of collecting trash, and i can't stand the thought of possibly passing over something juicy thinking it is a nail or pop top.

I started swinging the "Coil" back and forth, no doubt all wrong. I made a silent swing, and then another. I took one footstep, and another swing... "BEEP". The loud, high pitched yelp almost caused me to drop the machine, and i think i pee'd a little. My heart was doing it's best to jump completely out of my body. I dropped to one knee and whipped out my giant buck knife, and for the first time in my life I "Dug a Plug". In the plug, I found a piece of what must have BEEN metal and was now a solid white piece of dust held together by a grass fart. i gently squeezed it, and it went away. Disappointed, but FAR from discouraged, I picked up the "magic wand" and started waving it around once again. "BEEP". Great Gogely Mogely... I almost dropped it again. Wowza that is hard to get used to.

This time, I started digging and within seconds, I knew i was pulling up something big! I was really hoping it would have been worthy of a call to the Smithsonian, but it was just an old, flat Mt. Dew can. Instantly i was in a trance. I could not quit looking at the can. Who drank this cold, sweet beverage on the Hot Oklahoma day? "I NEED MORE" I thought to myself as i stood up and started swinging the stick some more. BEEP, pull tab. BEEP, pull tab. BEEP old pepsi lid. BEEP pull tab. BEEP socket. BEEP another socket (both metric i think and lost out of my collection by my son.) BEEP air compressor chuck. BEEP cut off end from a cord. BEEP half of an old style pull tab. BEEP old rabies tag from a dog collar.

I couldn't help but feel like a young boy, before the cruel world killed my imagination. With each piece of trash, a different story. I will surely find some coins eventually, and maybe if i am super lucky in 20 years or something, I can put together a collection of found junk to interest the Smithy afterall, or at least the "Pushmataha county museum of dumb junk", but until then, I will be more than happy to be mesmerized by random metalic trash... My wife even made a new joke about it. "What happened baby? The metal "junk" you used to be so interested in was shiny at least."

So, in closing, I guess you could say i enjoyed it immensly, and am feverishly waiting my next opportunity to swing my thing!!!

Thanks for reading my goofy little story. I hope it encourages someone to re-think the process of finding "trash".

[frankiefry]

I loved your little story. If you think digging junk is fun, just wait till you find a REAL goodie. : ) My best early find came on day 3 when I dug a 1888 Indian Head penny. From then on I've been on a quest for old coins and relics. Keep up the digging and the good stuff will show up. Good luck. : )

[Rammjäger]

Congrats,
the way you write,you can be well a famous novelist
We all dream of finding some rare,old and valuable relics.
But the fact is these come seldom. This hobby is like fishing,
or gambling- all matter of luck.
Self confidence and endurance are constantly needed.
The day will come !

[DIGGER27]

Hey, Pen Dude....
Less than ten posts and we can already see your "weirdness" coming through...

You are going to fit in fine, here!

[pen maker]

Digger, YOU HAVE NO IDEA!

Thanks for the comments all! I am enjoying hte learning process, and the time outdoors is great too! Just imagine the story i will write when i do find something juicy, Like my first coin... any coin.

[DIGGER27]

Originally Posted by pen maker

Digger, YOU HAVE NO IDEA!

Thanks for the comments all! I am enjoying hte learning process, and the time outdoors is great too! Just imagine the story i will write when i do find something juicy, Like my first coin... any coin.

COINS...You think we look for coins?
I think you are operating under a misconception...

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=57768

[pen maker]

So THATS how it works. I wonder, do they make a MD that only hunts tabs? The "Tabmaster" or something?

that was a pretty funny read for sure!

[CTKidd]

Originally Posted by pen maker

So there i was. Standing in my front yard, watching the sunrise crawl its lazy self over the horizon. I could see the lines in the grass where the dew remained in liquid form, temporarily safe in the shadows of the trees, cars, houses and other random objects. I remember thinking "This should be fun" as i turned the knob and felt the click of the on position. I dug out the little notes i had stuffed in my shirt pocket earlier in my insomnia fed quest for knowledge, and started sorting through them. I found the one that i was looking for, a basic walkthru of the settings and where they should be set at. I twisted knobs, and flipped a switch, not really understanding what i was doing, or what the differences really are. I set the machine for "Full bore". Being a noob, I figure i got some catching up to do in the department of collecting trash, and i can't stand the thought of possibly passing over something juicy thinking it is a nail or pop top.

I started swinging the "Coil" back and forth, no doubt all wrong. I made a silent swing, and then another. I took one footstep, and another swing... "BEEP". The loud, high pitched yelp almost caused me to drop the machine, and i think i pee'd a little. My heart was doing it's best to jump completely out of my body. I dropped to one knee and whipped out my giant buck knife, and for the first time in my life I "Dug a Plug". In the plug, I found a piece of what must have BEEN metal and was now a solid white piece of dust held together by a grass fart. i gently squeezed it, and it went away. Disappointed, but FAR from discouraged, I picked up the "magic wand" and started waving it around once again. "BEEP". Great Gogely Mogely... I almost dropped it again. Wowza that is hard to get used to.

This time, I started digging and within seconds, I knew i was pulling up something big! I was really hoping it would have been worthy of a call to the Smithsonian, but it was just an old, flat Mt. Dew can. Instantly i was in a trance. I could not quit looking at the can. Who drank this cold, sweet beverage on the Hot Oklahoma day? "I NEED MORE" I thought to myself as i stood up and started swinging the stick some more. BEEP, pull tab. BEEP, pull tab. BEEP old pepsi lid. BEEP pull tab. BEEP socket. BEEP another socket (both metric i think and lost out of my collection by my son.) BEEP air compressor chuck. BEEP cut off end from a cord. BEEP half of an old style pull tab. BEEP old rabies tag from a dog collar.

I couldn't help but feel like a young boy, before the cruel world killed my imagination. With each piece of trash, a different story. I will surely find some coins eventually, and maybe if i am super lucky in 20 years or something, I can put together a collection of found junk to interest the Smithy afterall, or at least the "Pushmataha county museum of dumb junk", but until then, I will be more than happy to be mesmerized by random metalic trash... My wife even made a new joke about it. "What happened baby? The metal "junk" you used to be so interested in was shiny at least."

So, in closing, I guess you could say i enjoyed it immensly, and am feverishly waiting my next opportunity to swing my thing!!!

Thanks for reading my goofy little story. I hope it encourages someone to re-think the process of finding "trash".

Incredible post, I can't wait to read more from you!!

CTKidd

[Bearharold]

Congrats on getting started Pen , this is a fun and sometimes very rewarding hobby . It does require a lot of persistence and patience but ever now and then you will have a day that makes it all worth waiting for . Don't give up or get discouraged nothing comes without learning and working for it . You know what they say someone 's trash is someone Else's treasure , some of the relics are just as interesting as the coins we find . Good luck and good hunting .



Harold

[CTKidd]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think he should contact Floridabill about making a t-shirt?

"Swing Your Thing!" Large print across the back of the t-shirt

CLUB S.Y.T

Established 2010

Something like that could be on the front. Give the print that faded worn out look...Ahhh..I can see it now!

CTKidd

[floridabill]

Originally Posted by CTKidd

Is it just me, or does anyone else think he should contact Floridabill about making a t-shirt?

"Swing Your Thing!" Large print across the back of the t-shirt

CLUB S.Y.T

Established 2010

Something like that could be on the front. Give the print that faded worn out look...Ahhh..I can see it now!

CTKidd

LOL, Good one,, but I think the "Tabmaster " caught my eye more than anything.

Great story though...........

[kbrown]

Nice post. Stay at it and the good stuff will come.

[Huskerfan72]

I'm not quite as excited about junk as you are, but I do like digging up just about anything that beeps. I dug a 2' by 18" hole to find a steel hoop or ring (12" diameter,) but a tree root ran right through it. Talk about a cruel joke!

[Spm673 (The Jersey Digger)]

That was a good story. very funny. A funny story needed on a tough day..

Though this forum selection is about pictures and stories of your finds. We need pics of all your junk..LOL

[pen maker]

I will take a picture or two later this morning and post. BUT FIRST... I have a totlot to hit, Just as soon as the sun comes up enough for me to see my way down the hill.


I don't know anything about the T shirt or club stuff you are talking about, CTKid, But i am glad i could inspire an idea! Just so you know, I prefer an extra large, and my address for shipping of my new shirt is......


On a serious note, I am pretty excited this morning. This will be my first trip outside my own yard. Getting off the porch to run with the big dogs, as it were. As excited as I am right now, All it would take is a crusty penny or two to inspire another silly story... Lucky you

Ok, Enough online goofing off. The sun will be up in minutes, and i need to gather my gear. C YA

[NebTrac]

Enjoyed your post! Looking forward to more.

NebTrac

[pen maker]

Here is a picture of my junk collection from that story.


http://metaldetectingforum.com/pictu...ictureid=14916

[Silver Strike]

Originally Posted by DIGGER27

Hey, Pen Dude....
Less than ten posts and we can already see your "weirdness" coming through...

You are going to fit in fine, here!

GOOD ONE!!!