Hi from Plover, Wisconsin. I don't have any time detecting lately, as in years and years, but way back as a kid we started with a handmade Heathkit, then later on a sears(?) and then a friends dads Garrett(I think). It's been a long time. I have a couple of detectors I am interested in, but at the moment just reading pros and cons of each and I will probably end up trying one and then another and then another, etc...till I find what I like. I have been reading as much info as possible through books and internet forums and I find the electronics of metal detecting fascinating. I am more of a forum reader and searcher as most questions I have more than likely have already been asked, but you'll see me chiming in now and then with a question or idea. Joel