| I was looking for something to do during my | | | | re-discovered the beaches of Oahu and was |
| golden years that would get me out of the house, | | | | having fun and getting trim looking for treasure. |
| away from TV and the Internet, and provide | | | | I have not found a lot of treasure but I have |
| some exercise. Metal detecting definitely fit the bill. | | | | found gold and silver rings and necklaces, a lot of |
| After doing some online research, I decided on | | | | coins, and oodles of trash. I have also found my |
| what type of detector to purchase, what | | | | share of Hot Wheels cars, lead fishing weights, |
| additional items I would need (knee pads, digger, | | | | video game tokens, rusty nails, hairpins, costume |
| sand scoop, pin-pointer, batteries and charger) and | | | | jewelry, and pocket knives. |
| I was off to find buried treasure. | | | | More importantly I have found a very friendly |
| My initial plan was to metal detect in parks and at | | | | forum where detectorists from around the world |
| schools, but I found myself detecting 99 percent | | | | share information and display the booty they |
| of the time at the beach. So, I purchased a | | | | have found. |
| second metal detector that is specifically designed | | | | And, most important, I have made good friends |
| for use in fresh water and salt water. | | | | with detecting enthusiasts that lived nearby and |
| I found myself going to the beach (for the first | | | | really enjoy hunting with friends. Being able to try |
| time in about 15 years) and loving it. Initially, I was | | | | other detectors and learn from more experienced |
| going on the weekends only but soon found | | | | hunters has been a real help for me. I only wish I |
| myself going every day after work for about one | | | | had discovered metal detecting years ago. |
| hour and then again for three to four hours on | | | | I am now officially retired and have moved to |
| the weekends and holidays. | | | | Thailand and look forward to detecting in the Gulf |
| To my surprise, I found that in about 5 months, I | | | | of Siam at all the beautiful beaches in the Land of |
| had lost about 20 pounds. All the walking, digging | | | | Smiles. I will keep pursuing this great hobby in |
| and scooping really got my weight down. I had | | | | search of the greatest treasure - my health. |