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Weird Hobbies

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Mon, 2010-04-19 05:56
Mike Testro
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Hi All

In my spare time I enjoy dowsing.

Using rods and pendulums I find lost objects.

It has a practical use because I can detect underground obstacles on construction sites - metal detectors cant find ceramic drains or archeological remains or perched water.

I can.

Best regards

Mike Testro
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Mon, 2010-04-19 15:39
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Mike Testro
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Hi Gary

I have never dowsed for UXO’s but they are there to be located along with all other hidden objects.

Mind you - if your backacter hits a tailfin he will need a new bucket.

Best regards

Mike Testro.
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Mon, 2010-04-19 15:36
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Mike Testro
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Hi Lawrence

I discovered that I could do it from a friend who showed me how.

In fact anyone can do it.

All you need is as open mind and the tools that are right for you - preferable made by yourself.

A cackle and hunchback are optional but no bar.

Best regards

Mike Testro.
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Mon, 2010-04-19 11:32
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Gary Whitehead
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How are you on UXOs, Mike?

We could you use on site. It’s always unnerving when you find just a big tailfin.
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Mon, 2010-04-19 11:32
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Lawrence Cuozzo
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Mike -

Is this ability something you are born with or can you learn it? Most of the dowsers I have known were elderly women with hunched backs.

Best regards,

Lawrence
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