RIdirtdigger
New member
For over half a year people have been telling me to "Get Permission". Only a few months ago I was afraid to knock on somebodies door because I felt uncomfortable and was afraid they would say No. Since the start of the year I have knocked on several doors, getting two yes's (1 person was the old lady that kicked me out after 5 minutes), two no's, and plenty of no-answers. I have gotten several other permissions as well but those were achieved through my father, and my family knowing somebody with an old property and essentially handing the permission to me. The truth is there is not a single part of knocking on somebodies door that I like. I feel awkward, unwelcome, and invasive. I have never gotten it through my head why someone would want a stranger on their lawn digging holes,and swinging a machine that looks similar to a weed wacker. I tell people "I'm gonna get permission today" but I either chicken out, run out of time, or simply don't feel up to it. I've been told "first impressions mean a lot" which is why I have never tried to get permission after I just was out detecting somewhere else and am sweating and covered in dirt. Despite not enjoying anything about door knocking it still doesn't mean I am not going to do it. Sure I am super nervous when I pull up in the driveway and I expect them to say No but it doesn't stop me from at least trying. Permissions will come when I want to put the effort in, no when others tell me to. I feel a permission spree is coming soon for me.
