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Title: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: beachdude on April 21, 2013, 08:02 PM

Hello admin and fellow hunters!

I am beachdude and I split my time between Toronto Canada and the South Coast of KZN. I hunt land, sand, and water, but I like water the best.

Title: Re: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: Chris Twine on April 21, 2013, 08:37 PM

Hi beachdude, welcome to the site!

Interesting that you spend time in Canada, are you half Canadian? Seems like a nice yet cold place...

Title: Re: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: beachdude on April 21, 2013, 09:34 PM

Well my Mom was born in South Africa but I was born in Canada so I have a foot in each place :)

Title: Re: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: bottletopking on April 22, 2013, 12:40 PM

Hi Beachdude!

I can only assume that you are Alexd That I have been following on "tribe"

Welcome.

Title: Re: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: beachdude on April 22, 2013, 06:01 PM

Quote from: bottletopking on April 22, 2013, 12:40 PM

Hi Beachdude!

I can only assume that you are Alexd That I have been following on "tribe"

Welcome.

Yup that's me! I run http://tribe.ca (http://tribe.ca) which is the largest message board / online community in Toronto, Canada. It is not related to metal detecting but I do have  few discussion threads about metal detecting in there (when yer the admin , you can do that!  :D )

I find it interesting to see how non-detectorists react to our hobby. A few have even purchased their first metal detectors after reading about my adventures. Many have had their eyes opened to the treasures that are lurking beneath their feet, and not only the gold and silver, but the historical stuff like old coins, toys and other artifacts.

I think threads like that are an important bridge between our hobby and the general public because it de-mystifies the hobby and makes it more friendly and available.

Title: Re: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: bottletopking on April 22, 2013, 06:15 PM

I Agree with it bridging the gap.
I think the most interesting thing I have found is the old pull tabs from tin cans...... Yes how absurd that when I was a child they changed the pull tabs due to the pollution that they caused..... And now in 2013 I get all happy whwn I dig one up on the beach??? Irony is not a metal, But I found Irony with my Ace 250. hahahahah

Title: Re: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: Kirk Schafer on February 06, 2014, 07:06 AM

Hi beachdude,
Thanks once gain for a fantastic time :)

Title: Re: Hi I am beachdude!
Post by: Kirk Schafer on February 06, 2014, 07:08 AM

Quote from: RockShandy on February 06, 2014, 07:06 AM

Hi beachdude,
Nice meeting you on the beach the other day. That Excalibur II you use really does do a brilliant job :)

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Post by: TinCup on February 06, 2014, 09:17 PM

Welcome beachdude

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Post by: boerkieboer on February 07, 2014, 10:58 AM

welcome sound nice please post some pics and share your finds