A question I find
myself screaming into the cold and wet morning air as I walk my dogs.
Yes there are
over 100 flood warnings out there, and yes the coming weekend is going to be
very wet.
This doesn’t
always mean bad news for the detectorist, though the same can’t be said for
farmers. Poor farmer Giles is unable to seed those fields as he can’t get on
them; poor fellow, his tractor will sink.
This year I have
noticed there are lots of stubble fields still waiting for the farmer’s
attention. This is something that is increasingly irritating farmers as their
income is taking a bath along with their land.
My advice is to
go and see that farmer who has refused you several times over the last few
years and ask him again. This time be armed with a £5 ready to put under his
nose. It’s not a lot of money in the great scheme of things, but just might tip
the scales in your favour.
Remember he is
losing money on that field each day he can’t seed it. He is like anyone else
trying to earn a living, give him an opportunity and he will take it.
So go put your
rain coat on and pop off to that farm that as always tempted you. Have a chat
with the landowner and wave the fiver. It could be the start of a beautiful
relationship for you and your detector.
Good luck to you all, and if this post inspires you to go door knocking please let me know how it goes.
