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pondladykim · 03-20-2009, 12:16 PM

Hi Guys!
My husband and I just returned from a 7 day stay in Aruba. Before we left, I asked this site about metal detecting on the beach. There wasn't much known about it.
I figured that a metal detector would keep my husband's eyes on the ground and not on the 20 year olds on the beach. this is a absolute TRUE story.
We stayed at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort & Casino. There, you must get up at 5:00 am (before light) to stand in line to reserve a cabanna. The beach is deserted at that time. My husband thought it was the ideal time to comb the beach and asked permission at the desk. He figured it was better than sitting in line for an hour at the towel hut.
I stayed in line and he wandered off with his wandthingee going "beep beep beep"
My husband returned an hour later with a funny look on his face. I thought
"Oh great, I spend $200 on a detector and he got nothing."
As it turned out, he had only 2 pockets on his swimsuit, and they were bulging! That boy dropped $27.75 in coins in my lap!
My husband also pulled out a ring with a stone in it. " I think I have to turn this in at the lost and found."
All those coins (Florins and quarters) paid fof breakfast that day.
The next day, there were 2 men pounding on our hotel door. It was the hotel manager and a older, very suntanned, Italian man.
As it turned out, the older man was on his honeymoon. His bride removed her ring to go swimming and dropped it in the sand somehow.
What my husband found was a 3.85 carrat white diamond in a platinum setting! With the manager as an interputer and amidd all the "Gracie, Gracie" Italian talk, the older man opened his wallet and forced 10 $100 bills into my husband's hands. They apologized for waking us and left.
Were we stupid or not?

I don't know, but the reward will pay for the airfare next year.
I guess the rule is that you can metal detect on the beach as long as you don't bother the bathers and you fill any holes you make. As for the booty you find, well, that's up to you.
Where are we going next year? ARUBA! OH YEAH!!

*Arubalisa* · 03-20-2009, 12:49 PM

WOW! What a story!

cindyo · 03-20-2009, 02:21 PM

pondladykim, great story...thanks for sharing

*Andrea J.* · 03-20-2009, 02:30 PM

LOVE IT.

andrea

aruba here I come · 03-20-2009, 04:29 PM

what a great story!!!

Bill · 03-21-2009, 04:06 PM

Im getting one of those wandthingees for my next trip. Id return the ring also. Sentimental value is worth more than cash imo.

danadog56 · 03-22-2009, 01:50 PM

wow...how cool is that...wonder if my Dh would find it fun to walk around the beach with a wandthingee !!!!!
Of course if he found money he would be tripping over his own two feet to get to the casino to "double it" !!!

*Andrea J.* · 03-22-2009, 01:55 PM

i just ordered one for paul for an anniversary gift.

andrea

P3R · 03-22-2009, 04:14 PM

Quite an amazing story!

danadog56 · 03-22-2009, 04:41 PM

one question.....is this thing small enough to fit in luggage or does it come in pieces to be assembled upon arrival...have seen them on TV, but have no idea how to work with one.

03-20-2009, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
pondladykim Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13	Metal detecting on the beach. OH YEAH!! Hi Guys! My husband and I just returned from a 7 day stay in Aruba. Before we left, I asked this site about metal detecting on the beach. There wasn't much known about it. I figured that a metal detector would keep my husband's eyes on the ground and not on the 20 year olds on the beach. this is a absolute TRUE story. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort & Casino. There, you must get up at 5:00 am (before light) to stand in line to reserve a cabanna. The beach is deserted at that time. My husband thought it was the ideal time to comb the beach and asked permission at the desk. He figured it was better than sitting in line for an hour at the towel hut. I stayed in line and he wandered off with his wandthingee going "beep beep beep" My husband returned an hour later with a funny look on his face. I thought "Oh great, I spend $200 on a detector and he got nothing." As it turned out, he had only 2 pockets on his swimsuit, and they were bulging! That boy dropped $27.75 in coins in my lap! My husband also pulled out a ring with a stone in it. " I think I have to turn this in at the lost and found." All those coins (Florins and quarters) paid fof breakfast that day. The next day, there were 2 men pounding on our hotel door. It was the hotel manager and a older, very suntanned, Italian man. As it turned out, the older man was on his honeymoon. His bride removed her ring to go swimming and dropped it in the sand somehow. What my husband found was a 3.85 carrat white diamond in a platinum setting! With the manager as an interputer and amidd all the "Gracie, Gracie" Italian talk, the older man opened his wallet and forced 10 $100 bills into my husband's hands. They apologized for waking us and left. Were we stupid or not? I don't know, but the reward will pay for the airfare next year. I guess the rule is that you can metal detect on the beach as long as you don't bother the bathers and you fill any holes you make. As for the booty you find, well, that's up to you. Where are we going next year? ARUBA! OH YEAH!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-20-2009, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-20-2009, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
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03-20-2009, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	LOVE IT. andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

03-20-2009, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
aruba here I come Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 42 Posts: 297 Images: 6	what a great story!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ______________ Ellen

03-21-2009, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,013 Images: 3	Im getting one of those wandthingees for my next trip. Id return the ring also. Sentimental value is worth more than cash imo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

03-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,617 Images: 13	wow...how cool is that...wonder if my Dh would find it fun to walk around the beach with a wandthingee !!!!! Of course if he found money he would be tripping over his own two feet to get to the casino to "double it" !!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,11 months and counting.....

03-22-2009, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	i just ordered one for paul for an anniversary gift. andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

03-22-2009, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
P3R Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 40 Images: 1	Quite an amazing story! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-22-2009, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,617 Images: 13	one question.....is this thing small enough to fit in luggage or does it come in pieces to be assembled upon arrival...have seen them on TV, but have no idea how to work with one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,11 months and counting.....