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    CNN Story About Metal Detecting Today

    (CNN) -- Most people heading to the seashore bring along sunscreen, colorful towels and a big umbrella. For others, the ultimate beach accessory is a metal detector.

    You've probably seen them during your trips to any coast -- sweeping the gadget back and forth along the water, ears covered by big headphones, eyes scanning the sand -- and wondered what exactly they're looking for.

    Meet the detectorists, as the community of hobbyists is known.

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    http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/06/17...ml?hpt=hp_bn12

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    Re: CNN Story About Metal Detecting Today

    I found that story this morning, and checked the forum to see if anyone else read it. Kinda disappointed they failed to mention the beaches in Colorado

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    Re: CNN Story About Metal Detecting Today

    I missed that
    Thanks for the link Martin
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    Re: CNN Story About Metal Detecting Today

    Great story.
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    Re: CNN Story About Metal Detecting Today

    yep i read the article. thats good stuff
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    Hey at least they made the hobby look pretty good lol Nice article and it sounds like the person who wrote it actually did interview real detectorist.
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    Nice, well written story and like others have said portayed MDers in a good way I think.
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    Re: CNN Story About Metal Detecting Today

    Thanks for the link Martin. It was a nice read. I didn't know about the swelling and shrinking of fingers... makes sense.
    I have been asked at the parks by two different people over the years if I needed some money. lol
    Next time I might just say sure. lol

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