Our metal detector gear, digging tools and headphones
A day or two ago I was trying to ride my bike, my legs gave out and I ended up with 2 scraped knees. Hmmm…. that’s when we pulled out the metal detectors. Dusted them off, put in new batteries and much to our surprise – they still worked! So, about our metal detectors, yes we have ’em. Maj has a Garrett GTP 1350 and I have a Whites CoinMaster. We bought them a few years ago when we were convinced we were going to find hidden treasure! (smiling face) Anyway Joshua Gates , from Travel Channel’s Expedition Unknown really inspired us to do something with our detectors. Joshua uses metal detectors a lot in his searches for treasure and other artifacts. Doing a google search I found that metal detecting is a very good hobby for senior citizens.
I don’t know if we’re going to find buried treasures, but we might find a few coins and maybe even a piece of jewelry. We haven’t figured out how well we will be able to bend down and actually dig. But, it is good exercise and we may just look for surface treasures.
Why are we doing this? We are getting ready for our next big adventure. We’re leaving it up to everyone to guess where we are going. I’d give a prize but don’t have anything really to give that would be good. Only thing is, you will know if you’ve guessed right.
The first hint: it is west of our home state of Indiana…
~ Sher
Roadtirement 
I’ve been telling my son I want one of those for years. Not hinting, flat out telling him. He still thinks I’m kidding.Maybe if I told him that would get me out of the house…
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Tell him that the two retired folks at Roadtirement say to get you a Whites Coinmaster metal detector!
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I will, I’ll let you know his reaction.
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Please do…
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I always think that looks like so much fun when we watch ‘Aussie Gold Hunters’. Good luck finding your treasure! 💰
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Thank you for the good wishes and the visit!
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Years ago, I bought my husband a metal detector. We never used it much, but it was fun when we did. His wasn’t as fancy as yours are. Enjoy.
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Thanks for sharing. We’ll get some use out of them soon. 🙂
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Now your talking. Good hunting.
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Thanks, Tim! 🙂
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ep, metal detectors are fun! I’ll vote that you are gong to Utah… 🙂
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A good, however incorrect guess. Thank you Phill, and stay tuned!
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Mount Rushmore!
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A good, however incorrect guess, John. Stay tuned the reveal is still coming!
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Awww man!!! I tried. Have a safe trip!
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🙂 🙂
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It’s a bitch when you get old enough to enjoy life, parts start to give you warning signs. If it were me, I would get some compression socks and compression knee pads and keep going. Oh! a hiking pole will take the place of a cane, and look cool! Good Luck and have a blast!
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Thanks for the good advice. Sher and I both have have walking staffs for the more challenging hikes.
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Happy hunting! Hope you can find some gold
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Thanks JC, we’ll be glad for any kind of treasure at all!
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Good tools and highly needed at homes too.
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Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend.
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Sorry about your knees, and hope the legs hold up. I’ve always found the detector idea fascinating. I guess you will go somewhere where yours may be useful – maybe an old battle scene.
Can you get this series over the pond? https://youtu.be/NgN7z0SD8v8
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A good and appropriate though incorrect guess Derrick. Stay tuned, the reveal is coming! Thanks for the link, we’ve not seen that one listed over here, but will look further. Thanks for sharing!
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Good luck in finding treasures and sorry to hear about your knees. My guess is Illinois.
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Thanks! Illinois is a good, however incorrect guess. Stay tuned, the reveal is coming!
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😀
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I usta dig Heavy Metal, but I hardly ever listen to it anymore…
I don’t know where you’re headed, but if you’re going to visit the General Sherman sequoia, could you PLEEEZE stop by & pick me up?
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Great comment. It’s not on the agenda, but someday if we get there we’ll let you know. 😉
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That’s funny. I just bought my 9 year old grandson a metal detector for his birthday. He enjoys exploring the dry washes so I thought it would be fun. And a trip to the ocean in a few weeks will be fun too.
So… you? South Dakota in search of gold?
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I bet he will continue to have a ball. Wait until he finds that first coin… SD A good guess, not correct however. Stay tuned, the reveal’s coming.
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Ah yes. he came over yesterday and said he had benign a nearby wash. Found a screw, a nail. Justas exciting to know it really works for him . lol. I look forward to the first coin and his dreams of becoming rich. lol.
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Wait ’til you see the look on his face when he finds that first coin (and he will). Have the camera ready!
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That’s something my husband has always wanted to own. Have fun!
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Thanks for the share. Go ahead and get him one!
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I do pretty well picking up pennies/nickels/dimes in Walmart’s parking lot.
Don’t get skinned knees. Only a broken back. 😦
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LOL…. We get that for sure. We’ll always pick up cash on the ground.
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Good luck on your new endeavor! Tried it once. Had no luck, but had lots of fun. Enjoy!!!
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Thanks for sharing. (Sorry for bring so late in the reply)
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There is a British TV show called the Detectorists. It is a quirky show about people into metal detecting.
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Thanks for sharing, we’ve seen that show talked about, and we’ll look! (Sorry for bring so late in the reply)
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Treasure? I’m thinking gold, which leads me to think California or Alaska. Either way, hope y’all have a blast and find some great treasures!
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Thank you! You have our trip location flanked. Reveal coming later today.
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more power to you! and your knees ofcourse! enjoyed reading this piece of writing!
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We appreciate the kind comment. Thank you.
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Few people I know who owned them have lots of fun with these tools. They even travel to shore in their adventures. Have fun!
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Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
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Plz read my blog
https://gauravkhutwad.wordpress.com/2021/08/11/place-were-birds-sucide/
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Interesting!! How did this go? Did you find hidden treasure? *eats popcorn*
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We have not found anything yet, but enjoying the hunt!
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