i want to start by saying thank you to all forum members for lending a community where i feel welcome.
I was desperately in search of a hobby to lift my spirits and in this pursuit of happiness ive attempted many things, diving, photography, gaming, among others, ive been an avid fisherman before metal detecting, the mentality of fishing for fishing and not fish has served me well in metal detecting.
working two jobs as a courier and in the bar business after my home went upside down three years ago. To cope with the stress i developed a drinking and drug problem, both have contributed in part to my current situation. i have created tension in my family lost man friends, turned away helping hands. and until recently refused assistance. anyone can admit that its hard to accept help, its hard to admit failure and its even harder to let your younger brother help you even though hes the only one on your side.
ive spent over two years unemployed living off my nest egg, until a friend of mine needed some help putting up a fan. then i spotted a metal detector in his shed behind shovels and a post digger.
he willingly gave it to me free of charge, and i went out the very next day and found that elephant on my profile picture, it has since vanished and i dont know what to make of it whether it has been stolen changed hands or misplaced i liked it while it was mine. i actually get out of the house i go and do this i stick with it i enjoy it. i didnt stop after the first few time, this surprised me. before this i spent hours in front of the television, drinking beer, sleeping or surfing the internet.
Even though i dig mostly junk and as im learning its probably because my detector is low quality, i have enthusiasm and i dig every thing, so if you decide not to dig something because it sounds like shredded cans or bottle caps. just know ill be right behind you taking care of that signal so you never hear it again.
i recently made two friends from detecting one a park manager who loves me for cleaning the park and returning items of historical value to the office, and a fellow detector who said i can hunt with him anytime. everyone is so accepting of this hobby, law enforcement love you, all authority figures do, little kids ask you funny questions. i dont feel like the goofy guy at all.
i do not know how much of a roll this has played in my life apart from past time and enjoyment.
i am still unemployed, i still drink alcohol, and still have a few bridges that need repairing
i found something i truly enjoy and i will tell you that because of this i strongly believe good things have happened, i am six months 21 days clean and only drink once or twice a month. i am close to owning my own RV and get some odd jobs here and there with two hundred a month from the government for food. i even found enough change to help me renew my drivers license.
idle hands are the devils play toy. without this metal detector i would be in trouble.
if theres any word of wisdom to pass my lips they would be try try try and try again until you find a tune that pleases your ear.
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all respect to ya and keep digging those pull tabs, coz sooner or later ya know its gona be a gold ring with a massive diamond.
