Grieving and Treasure Hunting: Struggling to Find My Mojo Again

Metal detecting has always been my passion, a source of joy and adventure. But after the heartbreaking loss of my father, I’ve found myself struggling to reconnect with the hobby I once loved.

[@philipnicholls1278]

Keep your spirits up Cleggy, I believe there is lots of support out there for you.

[@stanslad7868]

I lost my mojo for detecting when I lost Dad after 31 years detecting with him, then I heard him in my head telling me I won't find anything sat indoors being miserable so get out there, so back at it in the fields chatting away to him as I go & when a good find comes up I hold it to the sky for him to see.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Great advice 🙏🍻

[@billbarry2984]

That's so awesome, he must have been a great father!!

[@stanslad7868]

@billbarry2984 Thank you Sir, he certainly was.

[@DAMNAPE1]

You are an inspiration Cleggy! I've been ill for a few years and not been able to go out detecting so instead I go out along with you. Happy 2025.

[@Kath-sr6cv]

You have got to get through it Cleggy .Not easy is it,especially at this time of year.All your fans are looking forward to seeing your very interesting videos again.Cheers!!!

[@Griffy978]

Aww cleggy pls don’t be sad and for my situation iv not been able to get out because of my crap health and just as I was starting to get myself on the mend and looking so forward to getting out on the field I was diagnosed with bloody cancer in my kidney 😢. But it’s been removed and watching your videos has kept me so entertained whilst iv been in hospital you have done so much for my sake and probably a lot of others that are unable to get out and detect I do hope your mojo comes back soon cleggy and I thank you for your videos and what you’ve done for me xx thinking of you at this difficult moment in time keep strong onwards and upwards we need you back soon xx

[@guitarmart321]

Mr Cleggy, so sorry to hear this and you feeling down, it’s a natural feeling we all get after a loss. I know it’s hard but stay positive! Things WILL get better. If your still down in a month or so we’re happy to pop down and help you in finding your detecting mojo 😁

[@marythepaintergirl1257]

Bless you, your dad would want you doing what you love,always remember that, your mojo will return soon. ❤

[@kennethstickney8819]

My heart goes out to you. I've been working on the same situation for a while and I can tell you it does get better, prioritize and persevere, I'm here for you.

[@janicebull9283]

Sorry for your loss cleggy you have your memories focuse on them keep going your Dad will always be by your side i believe in that .Love your videos ❤R.I.P FOR YOUR DADmay he fly high with the Angel's 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💔💔😥

[@detectingdaft]

Best wishes from Lancashire, Cleggy. Those fields are there when you are ready.

[@NicholasGoodden]

Sorry for your loss, I’m sure something good is out there waiting for you ❤

[@DigginWithDeej]

So sorry for your loss. Focus on good memories with your Dad 💜

[@robertoreilly6424]

From this welly wearer to you welly cleggy stay positive and the urge to get out again will come.all takes time matey x

[@jayday1463]

It's early days Cleggy, go with the flow, be kind to yourself. Your dear Dad will still be around you in spirit, so talk to him. I hope someone takes you up on your offer to go detecting as it will do you good.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

As the old saying goes ‘ times a healer’. I can tell you from experience that it does ❤🍻

[@AndyWatkin-t3t]

Same for me when I lost my mum. The next day I went out detecting. When I got to the field I just sat in the car bawling my eyes out for an hour. Then I went out for a couple of hours and it just pissed it down with rain! All I found was bits of lead and aluminium cans. Maybe next time I go out I will find something nice

[@grassypants4450]

Tough times Cleggy. It'll be ok though. 👍

[@TonyLynch-r4y]

Things will get better for you Cleggy

[@WestCountryClegg]

Tanks Tony

[@billbarry2984]

Lol, your channel is awesome!

[@JohnMoulson-v6i]

Get yourself out there cleggy it's what you do best mate

[@Chris__Scott]

Hang in there. It sucks. One day at a time.

[@Daniel-i5l9p]

Yh I lost my mum and dad buy the time I was 40 . 2 years ago. That’s wen I got in to detecting to help me I no how you feel mt it’s hard but going will take your mind off things . And if you ever wanted to help me find the rest of my hoard I would pick u up lol your the man for lidar. Just think of the good times you had together

[@WestCountryClegg]

I've got a Facebook group called West Country Clegg, are you on Facebook?

[@joattwood2893]

Sorry your feeling sad just think that you haven't seen dad for a while, don't think of him as passing away and that might help a little bit.

[@terryjackson984]

Great advice!! Thank you 🙏

[@michaelcoomes7670]

Keep your chin up cleggy time is a great healer

[@Paul-xe8li]

Do some more beer videos very interesting clergy .

[@pauldenney7908]

What would dad have said Bro? He would have said get out there and graft, if he taught us anything he taught us the value of the kalvinist work ethic. I miss him too but just like the show life must go on. We will give him a proper send off in the spring but till then we both have films and videos to make. 😊

[@nevillewilson1406]

Hi clergy ,thinks for your invite to join you on one off your metal decting fields on my way from New zealand 😊

[@lloyd12-i6v]

Keep your chin up, buddy

[@sammiross2817]

Hello 😊

[@WestCountryClegg]

Hello 😊

[@DigginitwestofEngland]

You should come out with me and trudy she's from yate we got good permissions round there, bringing up good finds,, we both lost parents recently. Pm me any time, buddy

[@WestCountryClegg]

Hi Mate, and Trudy, I've got a Facebook group called West Country Clegg, are you on Facebook?

[@WestCountryClegg]

I've PM'd you on FB

[@stevecroucher-ju8tc]

Cleggy my friend been watching you since I started detecting you were an inspiration to me so if you need a bit of positive mojo I would gladly drive from kent to spend the day detecting with you m8

[@nancycummins8222]

Just be kind to yourself. It takes time.🇨🇦

[@WestCountryClegg]

Thanks Nancy

[@debracook9200]

i hope you find your mojo cleggy.

[@anthonybartlett-x7i]

chin up cleggy, dad wouldn't want you to be down. he would be telling you to get out there and find him something special.

[@Jez-explores-outdoors]

Will take you out detecting mate I have a car and a detector

[@Griffy978]

Aww cleggy pls don’t be sad and for my situation iv not been able to get out because of my crap health and just as I was starting to get myself on the mend and looking so forward to getting out on the field I was diagnosed with bloody cancer in my kidney 😢. But it’s been removed and watching your videos has kept me so entertained whilst iv been in hospital you have done so much for my sake and probably a lot of others that are unable to get out and detect I do hope your mojo comes back soon cleggy and I thank you for your videos and what you’ve done for me xx thinking of you at this difficult moment in time keep strong onwards and upwards we need you back soon xx