[Joan.of.the.Arch]

It is only entertaining if you find things. You can go a long time without finding anything. You may even be lucky to find a bottle cap.

You can test drive the hobby by going out with a stick in your hand. Just pretend that it is your hiking stick so you don't feel too stupid. Oh, carry a trowel or small shovel and maybe a bag to put your treasures in. Walk along in the kind of place where you think people may have lost coins, earrings, bottlecaps, buckles, metal buttons, etc. Slowly swing the stick along in front of you. Keep your eyes on the ground to try not to miss too much ground space with the end of the stick. Are you entertained? Are you enjoying the scenery? Are you getting pleasant exercise? Will you mind the kids who come along and ask you what you are doing? Will you mind the people who tell you they lost a ring, so would you come to their house and find it for them?