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The heck with the Scoop museum !

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KOB said:
Ok. Thats better ! Meet YOU at the beach for a hunt ? But then I'd be hunting by myself ! And all you said about your beaches I believe now. Especially after SH ent there. They are bad. And I think there were only 2 Surfy Museum threads , not 4.
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4 including related ! ( And all you said about your beaches I believe now.) How many years has gone buy , to come to that conclusion? Congrats you finally got it , now tattoo that on Craig's forehead, because he will forget tomorrow!
 
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Surf Master said:
4 including related ! ( And all you said about your beaches I believe now.) How many years has gone buy , to come to that conclusion? Congrats you finally got it , now tattoo that on Craig's forehead, because he will forget tomorrow!
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Because you don't hunt alot is why. But reading others hunt it , now I do. I do believe though there are certain times where it has to be good. Most all beaches with people , wave action and swimmers are like that. It would be cool if you did a hunt during those times and report back.
 
KOB said:
Because you don't hunt alot is why. But reading others hunt it , now I do. I do believe though there are certain times where it has to be good. Most all beaches with people , wave action and swimmers are like that. It would be cool if you did a hunt during those times and report back.
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Just keep in mind Mr. Kob , it isn't S. Cali , nor Florida here , Its seasonal , right now the water temp is 58 degrees, you won't see a lot of depositors , till After Memorial Day , more get in late June through September here , another factor replenishment sand , really the best months to see some gold , more silver /tungsten , junk jewelry is July/ August -through mid September , It is more productive after storms in the summer time , 4 seasons here Kob , was thinking of moving to Florida , but not the time , I will hunt fresh drop season here , along with Flounder fishing & Crabbing , don't forget :redbike: riding searching for the right one, & new hobby - can play with the Jeep girls now :yes::shock:
 
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vmc1161 said:
I like how one is built for speed and the other is built for comfort :thumbsup: Umm, I'm talking about the ladies if you were confused. :crackup:
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MMMM. , not confused , I can take it eighter way , getting older though , Ill take Comfort :yes::lol: Ps Check with the Kob , I think he likes them Fast :woohoo:
 
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Bear stalker said:
I just got word that an all-new attraction is opening soon… and let’s just say it’s a lot more rewarding than staring at a pile of unused scoops and questionable life choices.

This place is rumored to leave visitors awe-struck, slightly jealous, and suddenly very motivated to hit the beach this summer.

From what I hear, there’s a hefty (but “totally worth it,” according to Joe) admission fee. And for just a few hundred more, you can upgrade to the hands-on experience — yes, that means running your fingers through a mountain of shiny, magically illuminated golden treasure. Try not to whisper “my precious” too loudly.

Even better:
If you show proof you’ve been out there grinding — specifically, a paid beach parking receipt and clear signs of metal-detecting obsession — you’ll score a 10% discount on admission. Hard work pays off… slightly.

The gift shop? Oh, it’s dangerous.
We’re talking custom engraved “Junk Rolled Gold” rings featuring the founder’s logo — perfect for anyone who wants to look rich.

And if you proudly present your battle-scarred, sand-filled pinpointer, they’ll hook you up with a free logo sticker. Nothing says prestige like a sticker earned through mild suffering.

Rumor also has it that no expense was spared on security — we’re talking state-of-the-art screening and full-body scanners at every exit.

So go ahead… look all you want.
Dream big.
Just don’t get any creative ideas on the way out.



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LOL, you're killing me Smalls.
 
Sand Hunter said:
LOL, you're killing me Smalls.
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See all the fun things you've missed! I didn't want Earl to feel he was special. Not that he isn't mind you. :laughing:

I've heard rumor of another detectorist based museum under construction out on the left coast.
Haven't read any details about it yet other than the founder is getting hit up with some hefty taxes and fines. Something about a rare seaweed species being affected by the new building. 😆
 
Bear stalker said:
See all the fun things you've missed! I didn't want Earl to feel he was special. Not that he isn't mind you. :laughing:

I've heard rumor of another detectorist based museum under construction out on the left coast.
Haven't read any details about it yet other than the founder is getting hit up with some hefty taxes and fines. Something about a rare seaweed species being affected by the new building. 😆
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Ya know, in retrospect, I think it was me who started this AI thing. I actually did it for Earl, as I know he likes eye candy, but it was during the winter off season, so not much eye candy to be found. So, I used AI to create an attractive, bikini clad woman standing on the beach. Then, knowing that Earl has a penchant for Asian ladies, I created a cute Asian woman in a bikini, standing on the beach, and holding a sign that said, "Hello Earl". Wasn't trying to be malicious or making fun, nothing like that. Just wanted to give Earl some eye candy pics since it was off season, no bikini's out on the beach at the time, at least in our neck of the woods.

I even created one of me, standing on the beach in a speedo, holding a detector and scoop, except in this image, I had rippling abs. Haven't seen my abs in many years, lol. Then, KOB did the Surfy museum thing, which I thought was brilliant. The rendering looked so cool and detailed. Now you've jumped on board with some incredible AI images, how can anyone just not love all the detail in those images, don't need photoshop. Glad to see AI love being spread to other members, lol.

BTW, what did you use to create your images? Chat GPT? Grok? Google Gemini?

IIRC, I think I used Grok, used Gemini a few times for some things, but mine were just pretty simple images, nowhere near as complex as the images that you and KOB have created, so I'd love to know the details on what you used, how you created the image, etc. Message me if ya wanna keep your secrets on the down low.
 
Sand Hunter said:
Ya know, in retrospect, I think it was me who started this AI thing. I actually did it for Earl, as I know he likes eye candy, but it was during the winter off season, so not much eye candy to be found. So, I used AI to create an attractive, bikini clad woman standing on the beach. Then, knowing that Earl has a penchant for Asian ladies, I created a cute Asian woman in a bikini, standing on the beach, and holding a sign that said, "Hello Earl". Wasn't trying to be malicious or making fun, nothing like that. Just wanted to give Earl some eye candy pics since it was off season, no bikini's out on the beach at the time, at least in our neck of the woods.

I even created one of me, standing on the beach in a speedo, holding a detector and scoop, except in this image, I had rippling abs. Haven't seen my abs in many years, lol. Then, KOB did the Surfy museum thing, which I thought was brilliant. The rendering looked so cool and detailed. Now you've jumped on board with some incredible AI images, how can anyone just not love all the detail in those images, don't need photoshop. Glad to see AI love being spread to other members, lol.

BTW, what did you use to create your images? Chat GPT? Grok? Google Gemini?

IIRC, I think I used Grok, used Gemini a few times for some things, but mine were just pretty simple images, nowhere near as complex as the images that you and KOB have created, so I'd love to know the details on what you used, how you created the image, etc. Message me if ya wanna keep your secrets on the down low.
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I just use Chat GPT. It's ridiculously simple and insanely addictive. LOL
I have to restrain myself so as not to be too overbearing with it. Although I suspect Joe is questioning my restraint abilities. :laughing:

But on a positive note. I'm making good progress with my new invention! :pirate::laughing:


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Bear stalker said:
I just use Chat GPT. It's ridiculously simple and insanely addictive. LOL
I have to restrain myself so as not to be too overbearing with it. Although I suspect Joe is questioning my restraint abilities. :laughing:

But on a positive note. I'm making good progress with my new invention! :pirate::laughing:


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I haven't used Chat GPT so I'll have to give it a try.

Question: There's a lot of details in your images, little signs here and there with words, rings here and there in various places, just looks like a lot of specifics have been added. Do you create 1 long prompt, including all the little details of things you want in the image, like to include various images of gold rings that include a variety of stones/precious gems?

Or do you have Chat GPT first create the overall base image, then re-upload the image with additional prompts to add the signs, verbiage, rings with stones, and/or to fine tune the image details?

Just trying to figure on such detailed and complex images, with so many custom details, if Chat GPT was able to create the image using just 1 prompt, or if multiple prompts and image re-uploads were required.
 
Sand Hunter said:
I haven't used Chat GPT so I'll have to give it a try.

Question: There's a lot of details in your images, little signs here and there with words, rings here and there in various places, just looks like a lot of specifics have been added. Do you create 1 long prompt, including all the little details of things you want in the image, like to include various images of gold rings that include a variety of stones/precious gems?

Or do you have Chat GPT first create the overall base image, then re-upload the image with additional prompts to add the signs, verbiage, rings with stones, and/or to fine tune the image details?

Just trying to figure on such detailed and complex images, with so many custom details, if Chat GPT was able to create the image using just 1 prompt, or if multiple prompts and image re-uploads were required.
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All depends on what you want. It'll create whatever you want. Just give it a try and play around with it. The more details you give it the more specific it will be.
All this AI crap is pretty scary chit if you ask me. Some of the AI video's are so good now you don't know if it's real or not anymore. At least not the high level ones. I think we're crossing over into something that we should be doing. The ramifications of AI is beyond what any of us can comprehend at this time.
 
Bear stalker said:
All depends on what you want. It'll create whatever you want. Just give it a try and play around with it. The more details you give it the more specific it will be.
All this AI crap is pretty scary chit if you ask me. Some of the AI video's are so good now you don't know if it's real or not anymore. At least not the high level ones.
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Yeah, it is pretty scary, but the more familiar that I've become with AI over the last several months, the more I'm able to look at an image or video and get a good feel that it's probably AI generated. Getting harder as technology continues to improve.

I've been getting more and more into AI recently. I plan to use it in some income producing ventures, to create professional looking images and also help me with research for writing books.
 
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