The Bay Area Ring Finders Brendon Chapman… Metal Detecting Service/Call ASAP 925-580-2590
I was on a short holiday on the island of Kauai when I received a text message from Kimberly. She had lost her white gold wedding set on the beach and contacted my good friend Jes Muse (also of The Ring Finders and creator of The Bay Area Bleepers YouTube channel). Jes had provided my contact information to her since I am usually ready and available for all rings in the East Bay.
I sent a text back to Kimberly explaining that I was in Hawaii and would be flying back that day. I informed her that I wouldn’t be available until the following day but would be glad to assist. Additionally, I let her know that I would reach out to schedule a time to meet up for the search.
The following day was frustratingly filled with meetings, emails, and project issues, not the day one should have after a relaxing trip. I ended up working late to get caught up and I had to let Kimberly know that the search would need to wait an extra day (not something I am accustom to doing).
Excited to get out and search, I took my kit with me to work so that I could travel direct to the beach in Alameda for the search. I knew that the tides would be at their lowest just after quitting time and that’s when I would have the best search area.
I met Kimberly and her adorable children on the beach and she explained the situation. I gave her and each child a cone to place where they thought the ring could be (a little fun and healthy competition). At this time, I had little doubts that I would find these two rings quickly.
I was humbled a bit, when after about 45 minutes of grid search in two directions I still had not uncovered the mystery. With a little adjustment closer towards the water, I was on my fourth or fifth line, when I hit a sweet signal. A perfect 7 in all directions, I was able to recover the diamond engagement ring without alerting Kimberly or the kids. I swung over the hole again and a second perfect 7.
I called Kimberly over and informed her “I think there might be a ring underneath the sand here and it might be the match to this one…” as I held out the diamond ring for her inspection. She was floored and had the absolute best look of disbelief, joy, and relief on her face. Then with one last scoop…We Made The Recovery!!!
Both rings were safely extracted from the sand and as for the competition…turns out the little boy was closest.
Thank you Kimberly for taking me on this adventure with you and the children. The look on your face when you realized I had found your engagement ring will forever be burned into my memory.
The Bay Area Ring Finders Brendon Chapman… Metal Detecting Service/Call ASAP 925-580-2590
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