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Abandoned Mine Exploring with Tom and Julie

Жыл бұрын

For this gold mine explore, we begin by visiting a known mining area. While we didn't have a specific target in mind, we drove the Jeep until we spotted something interesting high up on a steep mountainside. We hiked up the gnarly road to the top and were surprised to find an interesting mine site. We explored the main level and found white opal that fluoresced nicely and had some beautiful colors in it. After exploring the main level, we climbed the ladders in a vertical shaft down to two lower levels. The lower levels were a little broken up, but we did find a few interesting artifacts there.
After finishing the underground explore, we couldn't resist going down the steep waste rock pile to see what was there. We found all kinds of cool stuff on the hike down the mountain.
We hope you enjoy watching the video as much as we enjoyed making it!😊

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@chuckh630 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the $$, Chuck. You're awesome!💰😊

@caryward8251 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful way to start June, Tom & Julie! At 8:29, Julie’s find of an Aluminum Can certainly brings back memories of my childhood. I’ve used a “Church-Key” can opener many times on Pop Cans & Motor Oil Cans! Enjoyed life better back then! 9:40, Showing the fluorescent rocks, was a great addition to the video. 30:25, Gray Switch seems to have a key slot; probably ignition switch. 31:31, great looking Shaft Bucket. Thanks for the size comparison shot with you. You could ride up in that one!! 32:03, Julie is holding (possibly) a Rolled-Top Pan with a wonderful view of the handle shape & attaching points! Fantastic decision to traverse the artifact-filled wash!! Sorry it is an arduous trek; but as for me, I’m extremely appreciative for all the hardships y’all endure for me and hopefully for everyone watching your videos!! Keep Safe & Healthy!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed comment, Cary! Lots of cool stuff going on at this one. You covered it all with your comment.👍👍😊

@Askjeffwilliams Жыл бұрын

very cool explore you two and keep'em coming.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Jeff. Much appreciated!👍👍

@richardwarnock2789 Жыл бұрын

Thank's Tom and Julie your holding Glowing Rocks 🪨 today and that vein probably would Glow too! Nice Artifacts!!!; )

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Richard. It's fun to see the rocks light up. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

@johncraig3948 Жыл бұрын

Chicory gives coffee a great Taste!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, John. I've never even tried it. I guess it's more of a southern thing judging from some of the comments. 👍👍

@druewzer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another fun adventure. Those luminescent rocks were quite interesting and the opal in the waste rock was a nice find. Really enjoy the desert scenery as well. Looking forward to the next video!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

It is fun seeing the opal under the UV light. It really is hard on the eyes, though. The desert is always a beautiful sight. Thanks for watching!👍😁

@davedeatherage4902 11 ай бұрын

My wife and I watch for 1&1/2 hours the best mine investigators ! Tom& Julie. We're thankful for you two! We may never be able to investigate mines ourselves. But can travel along with you. 🙂👍🙂

@TomandJulieMineExploring 10 ай бұрын

Thanks to you two for allowing us to entertain you or that time. We appreciate the nice comment!👍😊

@pbberger2002 Жыл бұрын

Your camera work is excellent. You guys are doing a great job of documenting the mine and making me feel like I’m there with you.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!👍👍

@frankgaletzka8477 Жыл бұрын

Hello Tom Hello Julie Thank you for this Video. The mine is amazing opal as wasterock that is very unusual. The artefakts are very good . But the little flower was very pretty in all this stones and rocks . Nature is the best painter. Greetings and best wishes Yours Frank Galetzka

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Hello Frank. We have not seen opal as a waste rock before this. Lots of fun artifacts to see on the way down. Glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!👍👍

@lloydbaker6988 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ,Tom and Julie. I appreciate another Fun mine exploring video today. 👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Lloyd. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@moparedtn Жыл бұрын

*T&J!* You folks seem never to run out of places to explore - and the cool part is, oftentimes it's somewhere it seems nobody else has been to in a long time, which makes it all the more cool! Regarding mercury + gold mines - mercury is used to extract gold from the ore and despite all the known issues with mercury, other parts of the world still do it this way because it's so efficient (south Africa, for example) and the demand for gold never stops.... That Miller tire is probably for a tractor; they still are in business (started in 1970). Of course, the Allis-Chalmers engine is typically from a tractor as well; they made some good stuff back in the day. See you on the next one and as always, *THANKS!* - Ed on the Ridge

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

This is the first mine that I can recall that was both gold and mercury. I didn't show it, but there are the remains of a retort at the bottom of the mountain. That Allis-Chalmers engine was from a tractor all right. It's fun to see all that cool stuff outside. Thanks for watching and commenting, Ed!👍👍😊

@btcruiser Жыл бұрын

If I were a gem person that looks like easy pickin's to get opal for jewelry. Thanks Tom and Julie for the tour of the mine!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm not a gem expert, but that whole mountainside is full of that white opal. Thanks for the comment, BT!👍👍

@williamwintemberg Жыл бұрын

Lots of danger down below in this mine! One would never think there would be such beautiful colors in the rock without the light you brought. Lots of cool stuff outside and down the wash. All the extra effort you guys put in pays off. Thanks Tom and Julie!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Yes, this one is a little unstable in the lower parts. That opal is very colorful and fun to see under UV light. We really liked seeing all the cool junk on the way down. It was a little harder to hike down but worth it as you said. Thanks for the comment, William!👍👍

@roperdon5939 Жыл бұрын

Lots to see in this one! The mine was very stable at the beginning but got soft in some spots. Loved the colors in the black light opals. You guys are one of my favorite teams exploring mines. Keep ‘em coming but be safe.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Yes, lots of cool stuff to see. The UV light is fun to see. Glad that you liked it and thanks for the nice comment, Don!👍😁

@jerryrichter4904 Жыл бұрын

very nice and thanks for sharing

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jerry. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@VendettaProspecting Жыл бұрын

Like 934! That was Amazing!!!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad that you liked it. Comment is much appreciated! 👍👍

@Unit38 Жыл бұрын

Since discovering your channel, while walking about You Tube late one night, I have very much enjoyed it. The two of you make for a good exploring team. Go get a beer!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. We're glad that you have been enjoying the videos. Thanks for the nice comment!👍👍

@TheRockgremlin 5 ай бұрын

17:19 - "I couldn't figure out what that grunt noise was." LOL I think we all know what that was (wink, wink). You got my heart racing again when you ventured into that caved section at 23:00. More tension than any Hollywood thriller! Another great one guys, big thumbs up! 👍👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 ай бұрын

Haha, I really don't know what that noise was. It sounded throaty in real life. It didn't come from me. It might have been a weird timber creak or a rat I don't know. Did you hear about the time I set off the gas alarm with a fart. It was hilarious. It's not on camera, though. Yeah, that one caved area was really dangerous. I wanted to get a look down that little shaft, hoping for another lower level. Thanks for the comment, RG!👍😊

@gunterwolfgangweighold1457 Жыл бұрын

Danke für das Hochladen sehr interessant

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Gunter. Thanks for watching!👍😊

@ronstanek2851 Жыл бұрын

What an interesting mercury and gold mine, and the colors of the minerals wow! Nice mine area always like the remnants you find. Always enjoy your videos and glad your staying well and safe. Thanks and safe journeys to you both!☺

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

It's a fun one, Ron. Thanks for the nice comment!👍👍😊

@davidkuehl8713 Жыл бұрын

Wow... Julie's fingers light up like the rocks...cool doodle. Enjoy the video very much you two.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I noticed that when I was editing the video. That UV light can mess with your vision after it's been on a few minutes. Glad that you enjoyed it, David!👍👍

@ralphpatrick3071 Жыл бұрын

Boy, it sure was crumbly down below! Some real hairy areas. Lotsa fun relics. Thanks, T&J!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Hi Ralph. Yes, it was very crumbly. All kinds of cool stuff on the way down. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@Jake-yx7ct Жыл бұрын

Wow tom a metal ladder!It sure didn't look all that old. The glowing rocks was quite a sceneIm always amazed at the amount of timbering in those mines in the middle of nowhere and on top of mountains. The power of Gold. Thanks for the posting of you and Julie's adventure.💜💜💜

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Hi Jake. Those metal ladders are not very good. The rungs are slippery on your feet and hard to hold onto with your hands. It is always amazing to see all the stuff miners manage to haul up in the mountains. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

@bruceerb8324 Жыл бұрын

Very cool the Opal is probably worth more than the gold lol. Thanks guys.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

If that opal is valuable, I should have collected some. There are baseball sized pieces all over the place. Thanks for commenting, Bruce! 👍👍

@SassSafras Жыл бұрын

That is hyalite opal. It is clear to milky white and is not precious opal. While some precious opal may be found it will be sparse, and the white opal (potch) is not very valuable other than as a specimen.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

@@SassSafras Hi Glenna, I love your last name. I didn't figure it to be valuable in a dollar sense as the whole waste rock pile contained literally tons of it. It was valuable to us as mine explorers because it sure fluoresced nicely, which is fun to see. Are you a geologist? I enjoy having geologists follow our explores because we often see interesting mineral veins which I have limited knowledge about. Thanks for the comment!

@SassSafras Жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring minerologist, prospector, and rock hound I guess u could say. Went to college for minerology/geology worked for us dept of commerce for a while and now I travel all over finding nice specimens for my shop. Unfortunately I live on the Alleghany formation in wv, and I have to travel 8+ hours to find anything not sedimentary. But I love finding new places, especially when it's a sulfide from a hydrothermal injection. You find some of the best specimens with best crystal structures in highly mineralized quartz veins, and porphoritic basalts.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

@Glenna Nice Thanks for the information about yourself. Hydrothermal deposits are the norm for us. You might enjoy seeing some of the deposits that we find. Here are links to a couple videos you might like.😁 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNOkhLeY17CZcok.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/otmparqprt3FZas.html

@robertharold2503 Жыл бұрын

Nice job guys! Well done. Very interesting

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robert. We appreciate the nice comment!👍👍

@normanfoss9984 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching you guys for years now. You are getting very good at this! Your editing is looking almost professional. Seems to me like you are taking more chances now, " That one looks like it's got a little pressure on it". 🤣 Always look forward to your new videos. Fluorescent rocks were cool! Thanks and be safe.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment, Norman. That timber had a little pressure on it to turn it into toothpicks. The opal was fun to see fluorescing. 👍👍

@markattardo Жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure! Appreciate the virtual version as always!!👍👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark!👍👍😊

@Ed_in_Md Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another great mine exploration. Take care of each other and be safe! That one didn’t look real safe.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ed! This mine is not the most stable we've seen. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍👍

@wendellharker6690 Жыл бұрын

Love the opal rocks thanks for letting me watch.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

It's fun to see the opal under the UV light. Glad that you enjoyed it, Wendell. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@chuckh630 Жыл бұрын

Another great explore. Amazing Opal and artifacts. Would have liked to see just one of these mines in operation. So remote for modern day, let alone back in their times. Thank you for sharing!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I agree that it would be so cool to see and hear some of these mines when they were in full operation. I'm not sure I would want to do the work of the miners, though. Glad that you enjoyed the explore and thanks for commenting, Chuck!👍👍

@tonycraib5939 Жыл бұрын

Another great video of a great mine explore thanks once again thanks Tom and Julie

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Tony. Glad you enjoyed the explore!👍👍

@MrBillzebud Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom and Julie ❤❤

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for commenting, Mr. Billzebud!👍👍

@Justme85857 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you Guys, always enjoy your Videos

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment, Paul. We appreciate it!👍👍

@Paul-ow6of Жыл бұрын

That was a good one. I just love all the artifacts. Really makes it interesting. Thanks for sharing ❤

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked it, Paul. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@johncampbell2979 Жыл бұрын

I hope you's filled up a bag of those Opel off cast's for valuation,? some pretty unique coulors, I expect Jeff Williams will be there shortly and strip the mine clean, HA-HA !!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I hauled out a couple pieces off the waste rock pile. They are fun to see under UV light. Thanks for watching and commenting, John!👍👍

@AZRob56 Жыл бұрын

Tom & Julie, Interesting explore with a lot of colorful mineralization. Gold, mercury and opal are a strange combination coming from the same mine. The old beer can that was opened with the old style opener miners called a, "church key". Good job. Thanks for taking us along. A couple minor corrections. My cat was walking across my keyboard when I typed this earlier.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you found this one interesting, Rob. A gold and mercury mine is not very common, at least that we've seen. The opal was part of the waste rock. That can that was opened with a church key is the first all aluminum can I've ever seen that didn’t have some kind of easy opening system on it. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

@vlakyotrokovice Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Mass luminaries stones. Tunnels that have already sunk in enough places. Good luck and above all stay healthy and well. Thanks. Big greetings to Jůlia and Tom. And I will look forward to the new video again.🙂🙂 Charlie 👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

It was fun to see all the glowing rocks.💎 Thanks for watching and for the nice comment, Charlie!👍👍

@1949ala Жыл бұрын

As always very informative, stay safe

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍

@rogers3134 Жыл бұрын

Very nice explore with a lot of cool stuff! Thank You!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Roger. Lots of cool stuff around here.👍😁

@OdySlim Жыл бұрын

Hey there my favorite You Tubers. Sometimes those blind missions can be the very best! I love shots like the one at 03:20. Curiosity killes the cat :-) All of the nice Luminious rocks you found there were well worth the trip on the tired Jeep

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

That's a great looking door to the mine. We like the rocks under the UV light, too. Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Scott. Thanks for commenting!👍👍😊

@TheShornak Жыл бұрын

Hello Julie and Tom. I googled Union Oil California and found it existed from 1890 - 2005. Unocal, says it merged with Chevron August 10, 2005. The first Coors can you showed with the pop top I would say was 70's. But the aluminum can that was open with a church key I have never seen before in aluminum. I did find where an internet site said first beer in an aluminum can was Hawaii Brewing Co in 1958. So I bet that Coors can was very early 60's. Great video. Those opal pieces that fluoresced with the UV light was very pretty. Almost wonder what the waste rock pile would look like at night if you shinned a UV light at it. Pretty I'm sure.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome comment, Stephen. I have never seen an all aluminum can with no easy opener where a church key was needed either. It would be interesting to see that waste pile at night with a huge UV light shining on it. 👍👍

@bobrenner7213 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching Julie - she is a real trooper!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Me too 😊. Yes, she is a trooper. Thanks for the comment, Bob!👍👍

@shantyshitter3163 Жыл бұрын

A lot of beauty in the video. Thanks for the great adventure. Stay safe.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked the video. Thanks for watching and commenting, SS!👍👍

@highdesertbill Жыл бұрын

Really great video! Always look forward to the new one. Thank you for sharing.

@user-xf1pl8es8b Жыл бұрын

looks like the boot I wore working in9 a min99e back in 1966. Love your adventures.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Bill!😁 Hans, that looks like it was a good boot to wear for mining. Thanks for commenting, guys!👍👍

@brentbeiler7051 Жыл бұрын

Lots of good stuff, great weather your having, nonstop gloomy rainy blaaa Alaska

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Yes, there's lots of good stuff in this one. Too bad you're having so much rain where you are in Alaska. Thanks for watching, Brent!👍👍

@trudydavidson528 Жыл бұрын

Wow....another great explore guys!!! Loved the beautiful colored rocks!!! I heard that grunt too Tom....almost sounded like a boar!! Kinda weird!! Thanks for the share!! Edited to add: Rooti Beer was a brand of root beer produced by Canada Dry and apparently very popular during the 1960’s and into the early 70’s. Rooti was the mascot....

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

It's always fun fluorescing the opal rocks. I have no idea what that grunt was. I don't think it was me. It sounded like a throat type noise. It's very weird. Thanks for watching, Trudy!👍👍

@richardreid6377 Жыл бұрын

The Shasta cans also say 1960s/1970s.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Yes, they do. It's always hard to say who left the cans when analyzing these old mines. They could be left by miners or earlier explorers. We were not able to get information on the exact years of production for this one. Thanks for commenting, Richard!👍👍

@mibbsname6570 Жыл бұрын

Cool. All the glowing stuff was pretty.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed it, Mibbs!👍👍

@lesleyrobbins1137 Жыл бұрын

Great can finds, cool timbering, far out fluorescent rocks, scary fractured drifts, what more could you ask for? Thanks for taking us along!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you feel that way, Lesley. We had a good time on this one, too. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@SueGirling68 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom & Julie, I hope you are both well ??, I am so much more my old self again but better as I have lost 2 stone in weight. Those Opals were so pretty to see, amazing that with all of the old junk cascading down the hillside you find some pretty little desert flowers. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 💞

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Hi Sue, we are both well and glad to hear that you are feeling like your old self again. Fluorescing those opals was really fun to see. Lots of good old American grade A junk on the hillside. Always good to hear from you and much love to you!👍❤️😊

@SueGirling68 Жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring 💞

@eddie9903 Жыл бұрын

These Boots are made for walk-in. Great video I just started watching it. It's very cool here in the park there's only 10 people and the internet is strong enough for me to watch it on my big screen without any buffering😅😅😅 I see you have 622 views in 2 hours That's awesome you guys rock man. That is way cool the way they have that locked from the inside. What a great idea makes it harder for somebody to break into that lock. You can't really get a hammer and a chisel or hackzall to it very easily very cool idea.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

That's nice that your internet is working. It's frustrating when you get the buffering. That old boit could tell some stories if it could talk. Thanks for watching, Eddie!👍🎸😁

@1uptospeed Жыл бұрын

glad you brought the black light & went down the wash neat inside & out , thanks T & J

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Yes, fluorescing those rocks was fun. All kinds of cool junk in the wash. Glad that you enjoyed the explore!👍👍

@pethoviejo Жыл бұрын

That one was really fun. Love dem arty facts.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it, Pethoviejo!👍👍

@williamwatson9166 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, great as always. I missed when you dropped it.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, William. New videos every other Friday. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@garymckee8857 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 for another great video that shows me why l would not venture into an old mine. Keep safe, guys

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Haha, fun to see, but not the safest or healthiest places to venture into. Thanks for watching, Gary!👍👍

@scottsladeadventures1102 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoyed going through the "junk" piles.. history at it's best 😊

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, lots of cool stuff at this one. Grade A American junk. Thanks for the comment, Scott!👍👍

@HollywoodGraham Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explore, always interesting places you find.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Graham. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@robsadv Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, Rob. You're awesome!💰

@HikeCamp Жыл бұрын

By the looks of that boot I hope the owner was not wearing it when it got shredded . Some sections really looked unstable and just waiting to collapse. Glad you got out of there. If it broke or just was not needed anymore it just got tossed down the hill.. WOW

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Someone got their money's worth out of that boot from the looks of it. Not the most stable mine down below. All kind of fun stuff to see on the way down. Thanks for the comment, Max!👍👍

@markvanderstelt8999 Жыл бұрын

1962 was the first year pop tops cans came out for Beer.😀

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Mark. I've never seen an all aluminum Coors can with no type of opener. 👍😁

@quailshootr6389 Жыл бұрын

I know exactly where you guys are, some great chukar hunting in that area. Lots of Bighorn, too. Always wanted to get up to that ore bin, but that road, ughhhh thanks for making the trip for me!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You would need a pretty sturdy rock crawler to drive up that road. We didn't see any bighorn. Thanks for the comment and $$. We appreciate it!👍👍

@jimmystockdale7555 Жыл бұрын

Another great explore, lots of artifacts. Looks like in another few years mother nature will have it closed up. I really liked all the different colors of those rocks. I will be waiting for the next explore, until then be safe and God bless.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

It was fun to see all the colors of that opal when hit with the UV light. Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Jimmy. Thanks for the comment and blessing. 👍😊

@alprince4290 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! You guys and some of your fellow mine explorers seem to be taking more and more risks in these sketchy mines, Some of those drifts looked beyond dangerous! Will I very much appreciate the content you provide it doesn't have to be so risky!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed the video, Al. I'm not sure about other mine explorers, but I always want to see if there is something interesting beyond the sketchy partially collapsed places. It is definitely a dangerous hobby. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍

@alprince4290 Жыл бұрын

You guys certainly have a lot of guts to go in some of those places knowing that you might not get out. Let's hope that you remain curious AND safe. Thanks again..

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

@@alprince4290 Thanks, Al.

@pmae9010 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, thank you for the tour, Tom I am glad you did not hurt yourself trying to right that engine, as cool as they are it's not worth an injury. The fluoresced colors were super to see.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I hate to see that engine buried like that. I had it moving until my lever broke. I wanted to see what it was. That opal is fun to see lit up. Thanks for watching, Mick!👍👍

@georgesmith8113 Жыл бұрын

Fun stuff. Great colors in the mine and lots of goodies outside to check out. Thanks you two! 👍👍👍👊😎

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed the explore, George. Thanks for commenting!👍👍👊

@glennmorgan8691 Жыл бұрын

another cool vid thank you!!! When I was a kid in the 60's I remember the rooti can was rooti rootbeer soda pop.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I don't remember seeing that Rooti can before. Thanks for the comment, Glenn!👍😁

@rickdale4921 Жыл бұрын

You two are Awesome, this is my favorite show 😊

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rick. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍👍

@rickdale4921 Жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I always do :)

@jimmime Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tom & Julie, lots of interesting stuff in that old mine. Really kind of sketchy in a lot of places. The things you find you can't identify are things that were needed to custom-fit a special purpose. Great welding on what I saw. Safe enjoyable searches ahead! I was really surprised at some of those opal specimens.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, James. Yes, another sketchy mine on the lower levels. You're right about things being custom-made to meet a specific need. I'm guessing the blacksmiths stayed pretty busy at most mines. That opal was really fun to see. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

@pmae9010 Жыл бұрын

That GM 6, depending on the bore and year would have been a 207 or a 216, pretty cool.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Mick!👌

@lincolnstovall9471 Жыл бұрын

👋 have safe travels with your exploring. 🙏

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Will do. Thank you, Lincoln!👍👍

@briannave7326 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video as usual!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brian! Glad you liked it. 👍👍

@putteslaintxtbks5166 Жыл бұрын

Could you hand me another Big Deal ? Another great trip into the past.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of that brand. They were nice cans. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@TheDisabledGamersChannel Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video you guys, can't wait to see the next one, stay safe out there.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting!👍👍😁

@johnlighton7025 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Here in South Africa the cheaper instant coffee is always mixed with chicory... Great content guys! Very cool

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, John. That's interesting about the chicory. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting!👍👍😊

@casedoumasr656 Жыл бұрын

Hello love all this exploring and the colored specimens ? When i watch these explores it all ways amazes me the different types of timbering there is i still have to say as for( Gold mines ) is the past auraria of discovery s of all past videos you have .The Allis Chalmers engine is what they called a stationary what I believe is a hand clutch on the side .⛏️🏆❤️🤔

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Hello Case. Glad that you liked all those things about this mine. That little Allis Chalmers engine was pretty cool. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

@Dave_9547 Жыл бұрын

I suspect that reddish colored rock at the bottom of that mine was Cinnabar, one common ore for Mercury. The Allis Chalmers engine with a prefix of PU, was a power unit with a hand lever to operate the clutch. Something they didn't have to adapt to power some machinery like you see in many mines.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Very well could be cinnabar, David. Thanks for your input on the AC engine. I love it when the badge is still on a piece of equipment. 👍👍

@davidsellars646 Жыл бұрын

Hello Tom and Julie, Those panels looked to be prefab collar sections. There appeared to be several in place in the winze. My suspicion is they were meant to be reusable. The oils pan on what you were attempting to move looked somewhat familiar. Could it have been a compressor? That was an interesting mine. You probably needed a real good shower that night!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Hello, David. I'll have to look at the video again to see if I can spot any of those panels down that winze. I would have liked to see what might be down there, but it was way too dangerous. I really wanted to right that engine and see what that whole unit was. I really couldn't tell from the bottom. We always need a good shower after being in a mine and probably a decontamination procedure, too. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

@gmcnelly2468 Жыл бұрын

great video, especially the far away vistas!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad that you liked it!👍👍

@scottleidenberger4401 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome explore . It's always cool to see old things from long ago.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed it, Scott. Lots of cool old stuff here. Thanks for watching!👍👍

@Audion Жыл бұрын

We refer to chicory as prison coffee, because it's not really coffee but tastes similar. A coffee and chicory blend would just be done to reduce the amount of the more expensive coffee product used and make it less expensive to the buyer, giving one a raw materials and production cost advantage in a side-by-side retail market where you could be competitively priced on the shelf.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that information, Jeff. Much appreciated!☕️👍

@johnholliday6011 Жыл бұрын

Great video ya'll!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thank you, John! Glad that you enjoyed it.👍👍

@patbanta Жыл бұрын

Go job again thanks. In Santa Barbara I’ve been in three mines the amazing thing I notice is about every thing I found is stamped made in the USA.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pat. Yes, lots of good old, grade A, American made, top quality junk. Built to last!

@bobpace5464 Жыл бұрын

Another great video you too never disappoint. They are great. Thank you for sharing. You guys stay safe.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked it, Bob. Thanks for the nice comment!👍👍

@brockshields9336 Жыл бұрын

I understand not taking any thing out of the mine. Leaving it for the next explorers to see and appreciate. But Oh, those large bits of rock glowing under a UV blacklight. It would have been tempting. I would've been really tempted on your finds in the tailings going down the hill. At 26:44, the two pieces of opalescent rock you found. Curious as to how they would look under blacklight. I collect uranium and cadmium glass that are UV reactive. I do love things that glow! My only complaint was that you didn't shine your blacklight more often. Loved this video!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I'm not opposed to taking a rock sample from outside the mine on the waste rock pile. I did take a couple of pieces of what I think is white opal according to the mine report. There are literally tons of it there on the waste rock pile. To me, that is different than taking an artifact from inside the mine, although if the mine has an active claim on it, taking any minerals would be forbidden. It's difficult to take photos and video in the dark mine with a UV light. Plus, it really messes up your vision if you use the UV light for very long. At least it does mine. Glad that you enjoyed the explore

@stevengill1736 Жыл бұрын

Nice fluorescence!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked it, Steven!👍👍

@garyday5299 Жыл бұрын

Chickory in coffee is a Louisiana thing.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

That must be why I've never heard of chickory and coffee. I' m from the north. Thanks for commenting, Gary!👍👍

@garymiller381 Жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring L ppl ppl

@tonynorris6157 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why, but I have missed you guys

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

👍👍😊

@jimschnurr3512 Жыл бұрын

Coffee with Chicory first began during times of shortage as in WWII to extend your amount of coffee.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Jim! It must be strong stuff. 👍👍

@olivei2484 Жыл бұрын

Coffee and chickory is a decent combination, they still sell it. However, too much of it can be a laxitive. Cheers!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I've never tried it. Thanks for the information, Fred!👍👍

@lesbendo6363 Жыл бұрын

Good video! 🇨🇦

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Les!👍👍

@raiderman8431 Жыл бұрын

I'm taking it you guys might of been in or around joshua tree, in any event very cool for free wheeling out there, mines are everywhere, looked a little unstable, great job guys, take care

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

This is in Nevada, although we have spent time in and around Joshua Tree NP. Thanks for watching, Raiderman!👍👍

@frankmasters9869 Жыл бұрын

Nice florescent build something in living room and flood it with florescent light

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

That would be cool. Thanks for commenting, Frank!👍👍

@SctyGrpPowers Жыл бұрын

Lousianne coffee was a popular brand in the 50's and 60's. Too bitter for me with that chickory.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

I've never tried it or even heard of it before. I'll take your word for it.😊

@oceanmariner Жыл бұрын

Coors aluminum can with church key openings is about 1960. The pull tab came about 1965.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I don't recall seeing the all aluminum type with no opener. 👍👍

@davefredericks6133 Жыл бұрын

Great explore the opals were outstanding & do you know the opals in Australia are very valuable (another youtuber) the old dash was pretty cool also 👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

That opal was fun to see when lit up. Apparently, these must not be the valuable type because the waste rock pile is full of them. That dash and firewall was cool. I wonder where the rest of the car is. Thanks for the comment, Dave!👍👍

@Smokintothemoon58 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom & Julie Cathy & John here. You are Right...We Are Fans of yours.. have a question for Julie. What is your favorite shoe for hiking and walking long distance. I keep trying to see your feet, but can not make out the brand. Well, we are anxious to get on with your video.. Enjoy your weekend. We love you both and appreciate you taking us along with you. .

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Hi Cathy and John. For mine exploring, I wear Lowa brand hiking boot. It's a really tough boot! If it's going to be a long hike, I wear Brooks Cascadia trail runners. Thanks for the question and watching our videos! Julie😊

@Smokintothemoon58 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie

@DirtbikeJT812 Жыл бұрын

Opal is a every expensive stone worth thousands of dollars. Of course it depends on the colors of the stone and if it’s in the rough or cut nicely.

@TomandJulieMineExploring Жыл бұрын

Apparently, this opal is not very valuable since there are literally tons of it on the waste pile. It does flouresce nicely with a UV light. One person commented that it is hyalite opal or potch. Anyway, if I find out that it's valuable, I know where to find a fortune in opal. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

@tednisbeth3088 11 ай бұрын

the rock at the lowest level of the mine , red and white looks like the cinnabar ore I would see at the mercury mine my dad worked at.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 11 ай бұрын

That must be where the mercury came from then. We don't see many gold/ mercury combinations in the mines we visit. Thanks for your input, Ted!😁

@robertlyman9789 5 ай бұрын

Funny how orange rocks stay illuminated after you pass over them

@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 ай бұрын

Hi Robert. Good eye to spot that. That is cool. That's called phosphorescence if you didn't already know that. It's similar to fluorescing but on a longer timescale. I wish I would have spent a little more time looking for rocks that had phosphorescing properties. Using a UV light in a dark mine is hard on your eyes, so it's difficult to do for long periods. Fun stuff, though. Thanks for the comment!👌😁