There's Lots Of Brilliant :nerd: Talent On This Garrett Metal Detecting Forum. ."WHAT DO/DID YOU DO FOR A LIVING?????" :ninja:

[Dodqe]

I am currently the mechanic/ irrigation system tech/ electrician/ computer tech/ machinist/ bucket truck operator/ etc. for a mid-sized landscaping company.

Thinking about changing careers soon... always wanted to drive a tractor trailer up and down the east coast. Soon... soon....

 

[Bill - De]

U.S.A.F. Special Weapons
Pilot
Scuba Diver
U.S. Coast Guard Master
Electronic Security System Specialist
67 and retired now; like to fish; metal detecting; ham radio; RV camping
Married 44 years to the same great lady. We have 2 kids; 6 grandkids.

 

[billdom]

I ran a metal detector in Nam 67-69 with9th Engineers USMC . Ive been a carpenter ever since just now getting back an interest in detecting . found a 1921 Merc couple weeks ago and I am hooked. Taking it to the Beach in Puerto Rico on Jan 17th for 2 weeks. I cant wait. Using a Garrett AT Pro.

 

[banditt11]

I'm Frank from Battle Creek, Mi Just bought the Garrett 350 for my girlfriend for Christmas. Hope to get out and try our luck with it. I used to fly RC model airplanes over in the Ft Custer area. Hope to find some old downed plane engines (quite a few which are mine!) in the old apple orchard that lined our field. Thanks for a great forum too.

 

[okyfisherman]

was over the road trucker mostly for 38 years but did little bit everything else to. am retired now had a stroke a year an half ago but getting my use an some strength back so cant swing very long but still enjoy mental detecting just have to take my time

been metal detecting sins 1981 started with whites coin master 6 db then 6000 pro have had several Garrett's last one was ace 250 now fisher f2 an teknetics delta4000

 

[Dign-nbama]

High voltage Equiptment Serviceman/Communications for local Electrical Coop, currently swinging the Garrett AT Pro and loving it, White's blue and Gray is on it's way back from the hospital getting a tune up, and the old reliable BH landstar,,, between the rain and Christmas get togethers can't seem to get away to do any detecting

 

[Bruce52]

Well, Lets see:
Drafting, Electronics Schematics
Technical Writer
Service Department Supervisor
Inventory Control Mgr
Personnel Mgr
Purchasing Mgr
Dir of Materials
Dir of Procurement
Soon to be Retired (favorite)
MDing only a couple of months, ACE 350.

 

[hsshunter]

Heavy Equipment Operator

I drove a tractor. I have pushed, hauled, dumped, dug and loaded dirt for almost 50 years.That's mega tons of dirt, and mostly in and around Los Angeles.
Since I have started MDing nine months ago , I wonder how many silver coins I have dug up and pushed around. About 20 years ago while digging, I found my one and only coin while operating heavy equipment. I was about 2 feet deep, and I spotted a round circle in the dirt. So I climbed off the Cat Tractor, and picked it up. It was a V nickel. Coins back then didn't mean much to me, and now I have no idea where that coin is. I am retired now, and nine months ago, traded my fishing rod for a MD. When I was a kid, I had a paper route, and my customers would pay me mostly in change. I can still remember, all those Liberty Walking, and Ben Franklin half dollars, and Standing Liberty quarters, and Mercury Dimes, and wheat pennies, and I even remember seeing steel pennies. I am 67 yo, and luckily in good shape, and not working, so I can, and often do, get out and MD. So far, I have found one silver quarter, 8 silver dimes, one war nickel, maybe 50 wheat pennies, two gold rings, 12 or 15 silver rings, and ten thousand chuck e cheese tokens. Well, maybe not that many?

 

[jvb31545]

Manager for Hardees restaurant (70s)
Meat Cutter for Piggly Wiggly (70s)
Barber part time (family thing, Dad, Mom, Brother and Sister worked in the hair business)
Got married in 77 and went back to college (probably best thing I ever did)
IT Degree
Been working at Ft Stewart GA since 79
Currently Acting division chief for the Information Assurance division
Ask me next year!!!! Plan to retire on October 1st

Brother-in-law is avid detectorist and has gotten me interested.. figure it is a good way to get needed exercise after 34 years of sitting behind a desk. Got an AT Pro for Christmas... found a 1993 Nickle in my first hole and a very old hoe in the second.

 

[gunsil]

Porsche master mechanic, now called technician, retired one year. Also design and make jewelry from silver and gold, and do lapidary work.

 

[Rob in (Ca)]

[attachment 254287 small.jpg]I drive this for a living

 

[396nova]

Flipped burgers, as a teen, at the Red Barn.
Delivery driver for an Electrical Parts Supplier.
Construction Electrician.
Retired, starting March 1st, 2013.
10+ years MD.
Car and Truck Restorations.

 

[Ytcoinshooter]

Hey John-Edmonton - small world - I've had both hips replaced. first one at age 47, the other at 49. Retired as of 9/1/12 after more than 35 years in computers with the State of CT Office of the Comptroller. Mainframe operator, senior operator, operations supervisor, application security officer, the last 7 years as a technical analyst for PC's & networking issues. Loved my work and the people I worked with. Three major abdominal surgeries since July 2012 factored into my retirement decision. Started detecting July 1986 with a Whites 6000 Di Pro. I'm healthy now "on the mend" and looking forward to detecting adventures with my friends & step son.

HH-Bruce

 

[Highplainsprospectors]

Entrepreneur here...I decided to do what I love. Opened a dog boarding kennel called The Pet Ranch in Olathe, KS and then a metal detecting and prospecting supply shop in Overland Park, KS called High Plains Prospectors. Got a YouTube Channel and a blog. Selling pet products and metal detectors online. A bit of consulting here and there. My goal is to "cash-in on my passion" with whatever I do. Find something you love and figure out a way to make money at it. Puppies and prospecting. What else could a guy want?!?!? Feel free to check out our website at www.highplainsprospectors.com

I will try to help anyone out with any questions and contribute to the forum! Glad to be here.

 

[chuck ky]

i thought the Red Barn was a local hamburger place in Owensboro,Ky.

 

[HotRock]

Hi Gang, I've been following this web site for a few years and decided I'd join up (One doesn't want to rush into these things, ha.).
I have a wide variety of interests. I am recently retired this year and I have been a soldier, lumberjack, mainframe-computer technician, avionics technician and certified counselor with a focus on community counseling with a special interest in end-of-life issues. Whew!

I have a general interest in all things metal detecting, but focus on coin shooting, gold-nugget hunting, and beach hunting when I can get to a lake or ocean. I have a Garrett Sea Hunter II that I press into all-around duty. I am a ham radio operator as well and I like to combine both activities if I can.

Finally, I also promote home defense ensured by superior firepower.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hi to all, especially those who have an intractable case of gold fever like I do! Good luck to all you folks. ~HR

 

[Nats]

Hi all
Well iam a retired semi driver for Wonder Bread.I got out of the truck 4 yrs ago and i dont miss it at all. I just got my Garrett 350 friday the 25th of Jan. and its still in the box. Its cold in northern Ill. Iam looking forward to getting it out. I live in Galena ill. and there is so much history around here . I didnt know thta 9 civil war genrals came from this town and thats pretty cool. Anyway iam not sure what iam doing but i hope i can figure it out . Iam also looking to meet a few people and iam going to try to get to Kty. or Tenn. and go look for some civil war stuff. So if any of you guys want to drag me along for a day or 2 that would be fun. I guess thats all i have to say i get a little windy when i get the chance you know talk to much lol. So good luck .
Stan

 

[Southwind]

First jobs included driving farm equipment during harvest and roller skating carhop at Sonic Drive In. Played music for 20 years which led me to computers. Been a Network Administrator for the local hospital for going on 20 years now.

 

[rickgudnason]

I'm new to this, always wanted to do it... Today was my first day with my Garrett ACE 250. I found .16 (cents) and a metal caster wheel.. hahaha
I was a US Navy Hospital Corpsman for 4 years.
Then a cop in the Detroit area for 16 years
Then moved to Texas and opened a quick print shop for 7 years
Then managed a Scuba store and taught Scuba
Then went to Continental Airlines as a International Flight planner, for 23 years.
When United did a hostile takeover of Continental and moved to Chicago, I retired... I had enough of the cold and crime in Detroit.
About 11 years ago, I was diagnosed with Mutiple Sclerosis and I have COPD from smoking all these years (of course)
But, it wasn't too bad today. Getting up and down is a bit of a problem, but I think I can continue it.
Besides this, I like to fish and I take motorcycle trips on my Goldwing. (20,000 miles/20 states so far)

 

[freightdawg747]

Airline Pilot...