A Farewell to Steve Ward - Historian, Digger, Friend

I received some very sad and shocking news late Halloween Eve regarding the passing of my friend Steve Ward. I haven't said a whole lot as it has been a little difficult for me to process. I am not looking for condolences (those should be saved for his family). I simply wish to honor him in my own way, the only way I know how really... and with that I give you the following video and words. The song is one that Steve wished would be played at his funeral (Jimmy Buffett "A Pirate Looks at Forty") so I am honoring that here as well. Rest easy my friend, until I can hold you to that AT Pro challenge you issued me a few days ago.

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xoxo Siren Kimmie (HDIC Girls Rock Metal Detecting)

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Pinpointing a Problem

In light of the fact that I've been SWAMPED at work (pun intended) with the devastation brought to my town by Hurricane Matthew--For those who are unaware, my county has been named a national disaster area.  So I live in a world of long hours, short weekends, hard to find fuel, water and food shortages, and a threat of even more flooding still on the horizon.  So it is a bit difficult for me to take social media drama seriously.  However, I see people getting offended, name calling, hurt feelings, friends fighting friends, cats and dogs living together...it's anarchy!!! (Yes I stole that from Bill Murray).

Siren Kimmie always tries to see things from all sides (why am I talking about myself in the third person?) Whether it be politics, music taste or any differing point of view for that matter, it's important to keep an open mind.  Having said that, I do think sometimes it can be difficult to see what should be obvious to even the casual observer.  In the world of metal detecting, I've seen major arguments over machine choice, settings, techniques and even relic identification.  But one thing that always baffles me is the argument surrounding an individual's motivation behind metal detecting.  Allow me to state the obvious (something that is clearly being over looked on the pages of Facebook)... Everyone has their own reasons for detecting, none of which are wrong!

THERE IS NO WRONG REASON FOR METAL DETECTING.

I know that might come as a shock, but the thing is, no matter what your reason for detecting, you do it because it brings fulfillment in some way.  Just like playing a sport, or fishing, or painting, or what-have-you...There is no wrong reason for doing any of these things. Some metal detect because they hope they will strike it rich and find a horde of gold or roman artifacts. Others detect because they hope they will become famous by discovering something grand.  I detect because of a deep love for history.  There are some who swing the coil as a means of socializing, and for some the desire is notoriety.  There are even some that wish to make a living out of detecting, whether it be from selling their finds, or getting mega hits on YouTube.

You may not agree with someone else's motivation behind detecting, but that doesn't make it wrong or immoral.  It is simply contrary to your reasons which, funny enough, someone else may not agree with.

There is no metal detecting law that states you can only detect if you plan to be a serious detectorist.  There are no detecting police standing by to take away your machine..."I'm sorry, hand that thing over! You're just not serious enough!" (It's a Python skit waiting to happen).

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I'm Not a Joiner

Are we ready for a rant?  Okay, so, I am a member of a whole-lotta Facebook groups, this much is true.  Though some may consider this egregious, I love each and every one one of them.  They are made up of, mostly, like-minded individuals who enjoy metal detecting. While I certainly cannot engage in every single group daily on any grand scale--I depend 100% on my news feed and Facebook notifications to keep me involved.--On each page I post one or two video links a month, a meme, or blog here and there.  Beyond that I'm frequently scrolling, commenting where I can, liking posts I enjoy, and in that way I am differentiating by individual people not the groups themselves.

To me, Facebook is a gathering place, much like the city center.  There are a ton of shops, businesses, bars (or pubs if you will) downtown. While I can go inside any one of these establishments, I generally prefer to be outdoors, lounging on some cafe sidewalk chair sipping a glass of wine.  I sit and observe...watch the people go about their business, petting someone's dog as they walk by, complimenting someone's shoes, or just nodding a friendly hello.  Sometimes I'll pop in a place, sing a song, then drop the mic and walk out the door (proverbially speaking of course).

In this analogy, if I'm in your group and I don't always engage--If I simply wish to "walk in and sing my song" and I decline a game of pool or darts; are you going to ask me to leave?  Truth of the matter is, maybe your patrons ENJOY my brand of "music".  Or maybe my version of Ballroom Blitz filtered out into the street intriguing a few people to stop by.  Or, hell, maybe I'm simply background noise, adding to the over all atmosphere.  Regardless of the role, it is all part of the spirit isn't it?  

As I've said before, I'm an introvert. So, by nature I am not a "joiner".  I have friends and family who get aggravated on a regular basis because they don't hear from me enough. So maybe you can appreciate that I put my heart into everything I create and am giving a little bit of myself with each new video, blog, meme, or what have you.  This IS my form of participation. So if you're telling me, the introvert, how I should interact within your group, and if you enlist nothing more than individuals who are being threatened with removal if they do not frequently comment, I'm best left out anyway. 

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Do Not Mourn the Darkness

The once dark and comforting night,
Is now but an echo of what shone in the light.
A foggy reminder of past things...
Miscellaneous happenings.

Where there used to be a soothing song,
The quiet gives rise to an eerie calm.
With much room for feelings to recklessly wander,
Imagination roams as thoughts do conjure.

The stars still sparkle, this much is true,
And from way down here it’s quite the view.
Take peace within its utter starkness.
Please do not mourn the darkness.

As nighttime comes to revive and reflect,
It cradles in stillness, it soothes and protects.
So rest now in sweet and dreamless sleep,
And trust your heart to twilight's keep.

xoxo Siren Kimmie (HDIC Girls Rock Metal Detecting and Nokta Makro Field Team Member)

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Music

Music is not just a bunch of notes strung together.

It's not simply rhyming a few words or set patterns.

Music is more than undulating rhythms.  
It is an extension of the soul.

Music is emotion, it is spirituality, and it is healing.

It is a celebration as well as grieving.

Music transcends time and space—a vehicle for the mind, body, and soul.

It goes beyond artistic creativity—something to be experienced.

Music is a living, breathing thing…evocative…provocative.

It is the purest form of expression.

Music is love, hate, forgiveness, submission, lust, strength, anger, power, joy, truth, passion...

Music is the very essence of life.

xoxo Siren Kimmie (HDIC Girls Rock Metal Detecting)

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Wine is Life

Stress weighs heavy on a tired soul. 
Dragging down. Her shoulders strain against the days tension as if preparing for impact. 

The cork extracts from the bottle with a swift pop before the almost-black liquid gently flows into the glass. 

Her hands cup the bowl, protectively embracing the large vessel as if any moment this joy will be stolen. 

Eagerly the glass is raised to her mouth with a deep, slow breath before drawing the heady substance across her delighted tongue. 

A tingling sensation tempts while the slightly-fruity but dry libation is eagerly swallowed down.  

Pink hues flush her face in response to the burning warmth. The corners of a once frowning mouth begin to pull upward in an involuntary smile.  The kind of smile that seems to be hiding a delicious secret. 

Sighing contentedly she raises the glass to her lips for another deep draw of the intoxicating substance. 

Heat begins to flow down, reaching into her core, then traveling through every inch of her body. 

Shoulders drop in a sweet surrender.  The fight has ended.

Red wine, you win! You know my mind and understand precisely what I need.

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Muddy Glasses

The past is the past,
You can't go back,
Just look trough muddy glasses.
It's shaded with pain,
And a dose of mundane,
As you gaze though the unwashed masses.
Simplistic at best.
You'll romanticize the rest.
Realize it's essentially pointless.
To hang on to what was,
With a fresh wine buzz,
Is the basis of so much madness.


xoxo Siren Kimmie (HDIC Girls Rock Metal Detecting)

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