CNN Story About Metal Detecting Today

[MartinL]

(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.

(The Whole Thing)


http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/06/17/beach.metal.detecting/index.html?hpt=hp_bn12

 

[2Old]

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 :grin:

 

[Ill Digger]

I missed that :dontknow:
Thanks for the link Martin :grin:

 

[Dimeman]

Great story.

 

[russellt]

yep i read the article. thats good stuff

 

[coinnut]

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. :yes:

 

[milco]

Nice, well written story and like others have said portayed MDers in a good way I think.

 

[jkress]

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