January 4, 2008

Vultures, Wotcha-Wossers and Lurkers.

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This is going to be an on-going list of all the characters that you are likely to meet when involved in the harmless activity known as metal detecting. I have already given a name to the “ask it, take it, but can’t be bothered to think about it brigade”, (microwave detectorists) in a previous blog.
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December 26, 2007

Is Metal detecting becoming devalued by instant consumerism?

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Let me explain what I mean by this by telling you how it has always been for me and a lot of other people and then putting forward the argument for “new way”.
I heard a famous comic asked in an interview recently, “What is needed to become a great […]

November 23, 2007

The definition of metal detecting.

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In all the time that I have spent metal detecting, whether it be for pleasure or work; I have always been at a loss in how to define or categorise it. A hobby? To me this conjures up tubes of glue and a model air-plane kit, I don’t think so! The same can be said for the expression “past-time”, not really; it certainly doesn’t fit in with needlepoint, basket weaving or crochet. So how about “sport”, a definite and resounding “no”; there is no competition involved. It has never been a team game or a one on one contest.

April 21, 2007

Archaeologists and Detectorists

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This continual battle by some on both sides of the fence was brought to my attention a few days ago (again) and seeing as I now have my own website I can now put forward my feelings on this hoary subject. In the early days of my detecting I suppose that I was one of […]