Dave Milsted, Author at The Ring Finders | Page 11 of 11

A Night At The Ball Game

Dave,

You must be an angel.  An angel with a mean metal detector, that is.  I lost my wedding ring at a local spring baseball game.  We searched several times and could not find it.  My husband told me don’t worry about it so much, but I was devastated.  During a frantic internet search, I found the Metal Detecting Man website and shot you an e-mail.  We met at the baseball field where I’d lost the ring.  My heart dropped when I saw you walk in to the parking lot from the field in less than an hour.  I thought, well, that’s it, he thinks it’s hopeless.  I said, « No luck, eh?  That’s OK, I am really grateful that you’re doing this. »   I just hoped whoever found the ring was using it for good purposes (paying bills, etc.) or it was helping to keep a very lucky bunch of baby robins warm and safe this summer.

« Well, there was a lot of junk on that field, » you said, as you opened your hand to reveal my wedding ring.

And that, my friends, is when I hugged a total stranger several times and cried for joy.

Because of your generosity to help a stranger on your day off, I am wearing my wedding ring again.  I think I will weld it to my finger.  Even if you hadn’t found it, the world is a better place with you in it.  I hope I can « pay it forward » to others in some way.  You asked for nothing, but I insisted you accept the meager contents of my wallet that day.  It is truly priceless what you’ve done.

I’m attaching a picture of the found wedding ring for your website.  Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Elizabeth
Burlington County, NJ

Back Yard Tanning

Dear Dave,

I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you helped me to find my wedding ring in my back yard. I never dreamed that after 3 and a half years, I would ever see it again. The fact that you came back all this way with your friend a second time and didn’t give up was wonderful and your persistence definitely paid off. I just want to thank you so much for helping me because without you, I know that I never would have found it. You have made me very happy and I will absolutely recommend you to anyone I know who ever loses jewelry. Thank you and your friend again so much!!

Kathy Moncelsi

On The Way To Cape May

Dear Dave,

Thank You so very very much ! 🙂 « You » are « The Man » !! Without your kindness and understanding, as well as, your thoughtfulness, caring and love of metal detecting that ring would have been history! 🙁 I wrote a little blurb in the Capemaytimes.com « forum » webpage section under vacation tips requesting any help finding that ring before I found you. That area of the beach was probably not very « used » since I left from my vacation. It is a bit away from the concession stands and such. No one to date has answered that « help » request. Maybe, someone nearby read it and went to hunt for the ring but came up empty. Luckily for us, you didn’t! When you told me you were going to search for the ring, I broke down and told my girlfriend (Beth) since she was still quite upset about it. It gave her hope and the knowledge that I wasn’t going to give up on finding it somehow. Besides, there’s no way I could really wait until Christmas to return it to her. I would have no problem driving to your house or somewhere nearby if you would feel more comfortable that way to pick up the ring. I don’t want to take any chances losing it once again (mailing it/etc.); besides, I want to thank you in person. After all, you went out of your way, spent time, money on gas etc. You are a lifesaver! I would « really » like to get it Saturday if at all possible. I work 2nd shift so I wouldn’t be able to be up, awake and ready to drive there until 11a.m. at the earliest. I look forward so much from hearing from you I hope I can sleep some tonight! I best go and leave a message for Beth ! Thank you again, Dave.

Sincerely,

Jack

Dear Dave,

Beth and I figured that the money was a fair days pay for a job « well done »; although, we wish we could have done more for you. We’re happy you’re pleased with it.

Although you didn’t see Beth cry when you returned her ring, she did on the way home. She is very thankful she has it back. Thanks again for all you did. There’s not many people in this world that would have taken the time nor the trip to search for a ring that a stranger from the Internet lost.

Most sincerely,

Jack

ps: although you were « The Man » for finding her ring …. »I » reaped the benefits! 😉

Wedding Party

July 30, 2010

I woke up to a desperate email. A couple in Cape May lost an expensive engagement ring. We sent a few emails back and forth. I couldn’t get there until 5:30pm. Joe manned the post not allowing anyone near the suspected spot where the ring could be.

He was there from 2am till 5:30pm. My son and I arrived around 5:30pm. 3 ladies, who were not related but heard the story, stated they have been praying to St. Anthony all day. They said St. Anthony will help us find the ring. They were asking me how good is my recovery rate. My answer was pretty good.

I did advise Joe that a lot of the time the lost object is nowhere near where you think it is. I said lets get started. He took me to the spot. I turned on my Minelab Explorer made a couple of swings and had the very nice low tone of platinum. I had the ring in my scoop in less than 30 seconds. And what a beautiful ring it was. Joe was amazed. He said he was ready to cry.

Joe phoned his fiancée and told her the news. She was at a wedding rehearsal dinner. She came running onto the beach. Joe placed the ring back on her finger. Hugs and pictures were in order.

Another happy couple.