Sal66
02-21-2013, 07:00 AM
:) Hello everyone ! As the Winter winds down this year , I like yourselves are starting to get excited once again to get out of the house and do what we like to do the best as far as Hobbies go .
I just want to just remind everyone that as exciting as Metal Detecting is, that to be aware of your surroundings for those like myself that love to hunt in the woods and fields. Obviously we all know to look out for snakes, bees and large animals like Bears .
The one thing that many Detectorists fail to be aware of is Ticks. The best thing you can do is use repellant, wear your shirt tucked in, socks over your jean bottoms or wear a tick/mosquito one piece outfit sold in the Hunting section of stores like Bass Pro. Also, wearing gloves is crucial against not just ticks but Poison Plants ( poison ivy,Sumac etc.), head nets similiar to bee nets are also great for protection from West Nile carrying Mosquitoes .
It sounds like a lot to do to just go Detecting but as a Chronic Lyme Disease patient, it's well worth taking the time to protect yourself. Do to the ignorance of the Medical Community, I suffered a whole year before I found the right Doctor and was treated for 2 long grueling YEARS ! I was bit in 2006 and still live with Chronic pain among other symptoms. Metal Detecting is a great Hobby but if you don't listen to what I recommend, Lyme Disease can end your ability to Detect for ever . Luckily for me after 7 long years, I'm starting to be able to detect a little more. I still hurt the next day but I can still do it if I pace myself.
So as the season approaches, think of what I said and I hope everyone has a great and safe year.
Below is a link to an article about 3 NEW Bills trying to be passed for better diagnosis and treatment for Lyme Disease. PLEASE READ. Thank You. Just go to www.ctnow.com (http://www.ctnow.com) click health and type Lyme Disease in the search. You'll see the article listed there a little ways down.
Have a GREAT SEASON and lets see some more great finds this year. Hopefully I'll be able to get out more this year and Post some things myself. |:cheering:
I just want to just remind everyone that as exciting as Metal Detecting is, that to be aware of your surroundings for those like myself that love to hunt in the woods and fields. Obviously we all know to look out for snakes, bees and large animals like Bears .
The one thing that many Detectorists fail to be aware of is Ticks. The best thing you can do is use repellant, wear your shirt tucked in, socks over your jean bottoms or wear a tick/mosquito one piece outfit sold in the Hunting section of stores like Bass Pro. Also, wearing gloves is crucial against not just ticks but Poison Plants ( poison ivy,Sumac etc.), head nets similiar to bee nets are also great for protection from West Nile carrying Mosquitoes .
It sounds like a lot to do to just go Detecting but as a Chronic Lyme Disease patient, it's well worth taking the time to protect yourself. Do to the ignorance of the Medical Community, I suffered a whole year before I found the right Doctor and was treated for 2 long grueling YEARS ! I was bit in 2006 and still live with Chronic pain among other symptoms. Metal Detecting is a great Hobby but if you don't listen to what I recommend, Lyme Disease can end your ability to Detect for ever . Luckily for me after 7 long years, I'm starting to be able to detect a little more. I still hurt the next day but I can still do it if I pace myself.
So as the season approaches, think of what I said and I hope everyone has a great and safe year.
Below is a link to an article about 3 NEW Bills trying to be passed for better diagnosis and treatment for Lyme Disease. PLEASE READ. Thank You. Just go to www.ctnow.com (http://www.ctnow.com) click health and type Lyme Disease in the search. You'll see the article listed there a little ways down.
Have a GREAT SEASON and lets see some more great finds this year. Hopefully I'll be able to get out more this year and Post some things myself. |:cheering: