Hello Robert
I'm sorry I posted the last reply under the wrong thread, it was too late when I noticed. Never mind, it's all on the site page, but I guess Andy would have preferred it to be a thread on the Forum?
If you click on this link:
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Forum&file=viewtopic&topic=3848&forum=4
it takes you to an article I wrote about my methods of dowsing in 2010 (I don't belong to a group these days, and rarely dowse now, btw), and hopefully it will give you the answers.
When dowsing, you do need to have a thought in your mind about what you are seeking. (ie: lots of people try locating underground pipes).
Try to be quiet in yourself and shut out other thoughts then focus on what you are looking for.
Many people say they ask for permission to dowse before they start, but I'm afraid I don't.
If you go to Devon dowsers org and type Angie Lake in the search box (or is it Angela Lake?), it'll take you to some of the reports I've posted there.
Something is not right. This message is just to keep things from messing up down the road