Searching for Treasures Lost by the Isolated Mountain Folk
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- On this return trip I practice isolation much like those did over 100 years ago.
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Hey Folks! Here's the first trip to this location: ruclips.net/video/SGV8DWo-Lj8/видео.html
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Really enjoy all your stuff Brad! I know you've had the at pro in the past did you ever use the 5x8 coil?
Enjoy your knowledge on the artifacts, very well done & have watched for over a year!!! Will stay with you!
I have to wonder if that hatched head was made by someone's dad ? I just see a son walking behind his dad with that little axe over his shoulder lol and i'd guess a custom made handle is all it ever had before.
Hey Brad, I heard the tiny hatchet was called a 'finishing hatchet' and that it was used for finer work. There'd have been a tiny mallet with it. Cheers & HH
Not only do I like your metal detecting but your love for nature and photo work is outstanding.
My family is from Vermont (mostly Burlington). I lived there for a time with my beloved Aunt Mae and my three cousins when I was in grade school . Uncle Andy was a fighter pilot and he was away, probably Korea. Cousin Drew was exactly my age and we had the exact same personalities and pretty similar appearance. I thought of him as my soul cousin. I loved hm dearly but he died too soon of cancer. Anyway, on to the point of this story...
Brad reminds me of Drew and the entire vibe of this series resonates with me as the spirit of Vermont, a very special place. Thanks for all you do Brad. My wife and I are thinking of retiring to Vermont (we're in Oregon) and we'll look you up if we get there.
Ron and I so look forward to Friday’s and your videos!!
I had the privilege of detecting around a slave cabin in SC a year an a half ago. One of the items I found was an axe head about the same size as yours. When I showed it to the land owner he called it a youth axe and said it was used by the wife or a young person of the family to split kindling for the woodstove. Thanks for producing these videos I always enjoy your hunts.
It's not about the treasure, it's about the adventure.
You make me want to get out more into our Green Mountains ⛰
Brad... like ve you my dear heart..58 years old here in Ocean Park Maine...Grew up in Lyman..Where 47 fires burned out ancient farms...I so enjoy you intellectual ability to share with us. .xxxxoooto your lovely family...
Fresh hot coffee in my cup, GMMD video on my tablet, thunderstorm raining on my back porch, Friday morning is starting out fantastic!! Thanks for taking us with you!!
Very interesting 👌 thanks brother 🙏
The best part of your videos is the way you talk about each item and the history behind them. Makes me feel like I'm out detecting with you. Great job.
The shape and grind of the razor is called " hollow grind or ground" Watching these videos is a great release from all this insanity we're under right now. Thanks
Ok, true fan here... not only of your super-cool historic finds... I now know you create your own music which is played in the background on your videos... now don’t go getting a big head or anything, but, your background music........ I could listen to, all... day..... long......... Just beautiful, smooth, energetic, tunes... I wish I could say to my Amazon Alexa “play that type of music all day” but it won’t recognize that because your music is so unique...... Just thought I would let you know... Have a good one! 😊👍
Hey Brad, I enjoyed the video with my coffee. The small hatchet is most likely a hoof cleaner. These were often carried along on a horse drawn sled or wagon to knock out impacted snow from horse hooves. The snow packs within the shoe and under the hoof preventing grip and becoming painful at times. The iron piece unidentified looks like the end of a harness tug strap. The strap runs from the collar and hames down the side of the horse. Then connects to a chain, an evener and then the load. The load could be just a log or a wagon, sled or even a log arch.
I'm overdosing on old video's I've never seen. LOVE IT !!! ❤️
You have frogs that freeze solid in the ice. Here in Arizona, we have frogs that go to sleep during the hot months, when the mud dries out and turns solid around them. When the Summer rains come, the frog wakes up and digs his way out of the mud! Amazing creatures!
My friend you have inspired me I bought me a metal detector yesterday my search begins Saturday
Danny,
I think you will really enjoy your new hobby. Good luck. Walt
Danny,
One additional item. Look up the Treasure Net website (free), it has thousands of members who are very helpful in answering any questions you may have. Walt
good luck man👍💍
To inspire others is the greatest thing one can do....to fill others with passion is the greatest compliment one can get.
Hi, Brad! There is a product named Kopertox used by horsemen to treat fungal infections (called thrush) on the soles of horse's hooves. Main ingredient is copper naphthenate. It is a very beautiful green, as you would expect, and an irritant to skin. And it stains EVERYTHING! LOL Loved the horse hame! Thank you for the journey back in time!
Interesting Video, I liked it.
I live in northern British Columbia Canada and am always taken back by how familiar the flora and fonna is to our boriel forests here in the north. Ive just started to explore with my metal detecting and love it. I totally enjoy all of your videos Brad please keep them coming.
Always amazing videography and music. Nice way you even make small finds informational. Thank you so much for all you do to promote our hobby.
What a beautiful place! How lucky you are to live there! Love the little hatchet head! TFS Hugs!
Retired 76 yo here enjoy watching ur vlog,like the way u describe it finds and history. Being a once photographer love ur land scape picts !!!!
neat to have a view into the lives of these mountain folk, thanks for sharing
This is a great video... My sister lives in Wolcott Vermont... Works @ idle tyme brewery... Her home is old, still with a dirt floor cellar... Lol... Beautiful wooded backyard... Thank you for what you do for us. 👍😷👍 Yes the Spanish flu was bad. Their count was a year, compared to now & they had no science behind it to help them along with communication. This is a wonderful video.
You do such an awesome job of telling the story of the people of the past and show the beautiful scenery of the area so well! Tfs!
Thank you for your videos. My mom was from Bennington, VT / Hoosick Falls NY area and she passed in 2005. When I watch your videos it reminds me of her and the times I spent up there growing up. Much appreciated. Music is spot on too. Greetings from Nashville, Thank you again.
You are the man
I love your brief thoughtful interludes in the middle of your videos where you throw in your insightful thought or opinion or historical bit of relevance always at the perfect moment. Bravo my friend. Your videos are always simple but are a delightful mix of thought provocation, ear candy, and visual delight. Thank you.
Glad to see another adventure. Miss your videos. Thanks for sharing.
I've no other interest in metal detecting at all but videos have me hooked.
I love the folk lore, history etc. Especially as I live in the uk.
Keep it up & thanks
Nice to hear the spring peepers! It isn’t spring until we hear them sing.
YOU WERE SO STOKED WITH YOUR AXE HEAD, I FEEL THRILLED FOR YOU,
GOOD ON YAH BRAD.
👋💜 CAMILLE AUSTRALIA
Your a true metal detectorist Brad you still get excited with everything you find!
You do a great job Brad love watching your videos. Thankyou. Love how you have displayed ykur finds on natures carpet it looks good.
Thanks for your vids. Even low-key ones like this are pleasant, interesting, informative. I always find a smile on my face when I see a new one has been posted. I know some quality, enjoyable content awaits me. When *you* get outside and get some fresh air, you also bring a lot of fresh air into the homes and minds of others around the world, so again, thank you. Give you joy of your teeny weeny hatchet, sir. Give you joy. :)7
I always enjoy your explanation of the artifacts that you find. 👍
Another wonderful video. Thank you.
Oh Brad...love your adventures!!!
I'm with you with the excitement of finding that little ax head; Littlest one I've seen dug outta the dirt so far! I'm very glad that the landowner allowed you to keep it 😃 Thanks to your explanation, I now understand why everyone finds so many buttons 👍 I am perplexed at why everyone always finds so many horse tack buckles, in still usable condition 🤔 Love the the token finds that everyone in our hobby makes, as you had said, they tend to be regional for those found. Thank you for your Friday morning wake-up videos; my day starts it very nicely this way 😊☕ Have a wonderful weekend Brad and family!!
Great job Brad!! That mini hatchet will clean up nice. Bet you can't wait for warmer days and poison ivy! 🤣😂
Love hearing the critters. Thx.
I love your videos, they are so relaxing yet exciting as well. Your commentary is so interesting and I feel like we would be friends! Lol. Thank you for the backstories and history lessons, I learn so much.
Yaa waiting for my lazy babes to wake up. This good way to pass time. Lets see what ya find 🤘
I have written this before and I will again. I am so impressed by the production of your videos, they seem to have everything. An awesome (and short/simple) intro with a great logo, great music, amazing scenery, slow motion shots, drone shots, P.O.V. shots, tracking and traveling shots, calming dialog (not screaming and loud)... your videos have a sense of professionalism that is hard to find on RUclips. Even though you are digging through mud and finding old rusty and broken items, I watch every part of every video to see what is next....well done sir.
👍 Your video glad see you out right now and
Thanks Brad..! Quite the journey back in time to discover relics from the early years, dropped, broken or misplaced... Tiny hatchet head, the chicken butcher.... good finds that tell stories of the rough times back then and how many survived when some didn't. No Hospitals or Doctors, no supermarkets, or drug stores....! =)
I think by 1919 the Spanish Flu was thought to pretty much have run its course. Along with the young man you mentioned it took my grandfather early in the same year in the very isolated hills of Piscataquis County, Maine. My grandmother was left with three young boys, the oldest ten years old, my father. That virus is said to have been quick and deadly to the young and outwardly healthy.
Interesting finds and well done videos. You are a class act, Brad.
Cool hunt, sweet ax head
Nice job Brad!!!!!
Great to see your video. Seems to be over to quick. Would love to see one at least an hour long. Stay safe and thanks again.
I really like watching this guy.
Another great video. Can't wait to see the finished mini hatchet.
The best detecting videos on RUclips. Also love how you explain some of your finds and often verify with pictures. Keep up the great content, I see great things for your channel.
Your a very thoughtful person Brad.
Love the axe head! Always enjoy you trips to the woods!
A completely intact hatchet head! Very cool find and I can’t wait to see it all cleaned up with a handle on it. Thanks for the stroll through the woods.
Be nice to see restoretion of axes take care
Hi Brad, you found some pretty cool artifacts of a bygone age, I really love that little hatchet head though that's a neat find. Stay safe and well, much love to you and your family. xx💖
Love the axe head and old buttons are always amazing! Great finds, Brad, beautiful videography as always!😊💖
Great finds and cool commentary~! I, too, give iron finds more 'respect'. The time it takes to manufacture, to find, to clean and preserve shows patience and dedication.
Hope you show us that baby hatchet restored. Great adventure as always. ❤
That ax head looks like a broken in half double bit ax. I like the straight razor & button with design. That lock is a very odd shape. Nice bunch of relic finds. HH
Brad Nice little axe head and some great finds the frog's were saying Knee Deep and Deeper!!!; ) tell your Boy he'll get a jump out it!!!; )
Morning Brad, another great vlog! Like the bit more story telling in this one. I wonder if the small hatchet head could have been a kid's toy. Looking forward to next week.
What a great hunt and finds. Thanks for sharing another great episode. I would love to find a spot loaded with buttons like that. Thanks for sharing, good luck, happy hunting and take care.
Well Brad it's good to see you metal detecting again looking forward to seeing your videos
Good to see
Nice find. I love finding old tools. I hav an old swedish ax head circa 1860s. 👍
Nothing better than ride your four Wheeler and Metal Tec in the same day very cool hatchet head love your vid
I went through Armor school with a couple of dudes from Vermont. Very cool videos.
Love watching you geek out on things like the hatchet head. Good explanations of your finds. That initial iron setup .. I would have kept that! ❤
Great finds there! I really liked the straight razor and axe head, very cool!
Historically informative as usual. Thanks for sharing your hunts.
Brad- love the video updates! I myself am in hinesburg, VT. So it’s neat to have such a close connection to the content you put out. Researching myself properties in the chittenden/Addison/lamoille county areas. Thanks for the entertainment
Love the straight shaver . Cool find! Cool relic. As always the best vids.
Love your videos. I have had a detector for a few years but not a very good one. Bought a new one this year and I have been hitting it hard. Recently I found an old polled hatchet. I would love to bring it back to life. If you redo that hatchet in this video could you post a step by step of rust removal.
Thanks and keep making your high quality videos.
Tom from Canada.
Always enjoy your videos Brad. It would be great to see you utilize that leather adornment piece onto something you make since you are good at leatherwork too. Maybe polish it up and have your logo engraved on it. Then put it on the flap of the holster you could make for the little hatchet you found. Just an idea that I think would be cool to see. Stay safe and keep on swinging!
really liked it, what a button haul! nice stuff☺ thanks for sharing
So glad to see you OutNAbout again! BTW The Drone perspective is a really wonderful addition to your very satisfying video work!! Kudos!
Just wanted to say how much I like your videos you add the History with it
Thank you so much for your videos. They without a doubt bring me back to better times and even though most of your videos last 20 minutes or so it's 20 minutes that I can completely forget about my job on the front lines of this nightmare. Keep the videos coming👍 PS: If you could recommend a decent detector it would be greatly appreciated, looking forward to spending time with my kids this summer looking for treasures ❤️
Your getting pretty good at making theses videos Brad.. stepped up the production for sure. I have always been interested in metal detecting and finally got one thanks to your videos. Been digging up my yard haha.. got some time off this weekend and going to an old gold mine that has been mined for 100s of years between native Americans and than Europeans.. also a civil war site close buy. I live just north of Atlanta. Can’t wait.. keep up the good videos bro.
As a person who loves genealogy, I enjoy the fact that you not only find relics, but you want to know the history of the area/families who’s land you are detecting. Thanks so much for sharing your time detecting with us. And I absolutely love the music and the way you focus on nature.
Hi Brad, Spring is definitely coming to life in the mountains. Great job done by you like always. Cool relics. I was happy for you finding the small axe head. Can’t wait to see that redone by you. The padlock was interesting. I’ve never seen one that shape before either. Possibly brought over from Europe? Maybe Germany? If in States looking like Pennsylvania. Just tossing thoughts out there. Thanks again. Joyce. ARROW *🎱 🇺🇸
Another beautiful video and beautiful pad lock!
VT just keeps providing! Thanks B!!!
Awesome enjoyable vids that I've been watching for about 3 years now. It always amazes me how there is always a group of strange individuals that do a thumbs down for your and others like Aquachigger for simply sharing your wonderful journeys. Man, there are some strange folk out there.Well, pffft on them. I live in California and bought a Garrett AT pro. Need to get out there and give it a swing. Any how, i really enjoy your adventure and finds. Thanks and be safe.
Could the hatchet head have been for a child? Chore expectations for kids were much higher than today. Loved the intro music!
Glad you are back and detecting. It's been a long cold lonely winter
I understand your love of detecting in the mountains. I detect in the Adirondack high peaks and I can look across the valley and see the Green Mountains from there.
Some of the old Logging camps and hunting lodges from back in the day yield a lot of good stuff! Of course it's on private where people have congregated by living there and spending a lot of hours there. I found many many cool artifacts in the mountains more than I ever dreamed I would!
Love the vernal pool....guessing the spring ephemerals aren’t out yet? Would be great to see some trilliums,Dutchman breeches,violets, etc. I’m from MA..in N.M. now...sure miss roaming the woods of New England! Love your videos....brings me home.
Sweet digs as usual👍👍
Wonderful nature shots... as usual... Thank you!
Take good care of yourself and your family
From Belgium 🇧🇪 🖖
When I was younger - 70’s, early 80’s - I had boots with those metal pieces added to the sole to reinforce and prolonged its life... it was quite noisy on hard surfaces and cause unwanted slides... but as I loved those boots, I really didn’t mind the side effects...
Cool little belt axe , great adventure!
Hi Brad.. Another great video!!!! Keep em coming!!! Keith (In Florida)
Thank you for the adventure and some sweet finds ! Take care , stay safe and healthy there in Vermont ! Still doing well here in Kansas !
I found a padlock recently that was the very shape of the one you dug up. Mine had the brass keyhole like yours as well. I restored mine with evaporust. Turned out beautifully! Mine has a crown and V. R. On the brass cover plate. Turns out it was made in the Motherland. The V. R. stands for Victoria Regina, the manufacturing company. My research told me it was made in the late 1800s. I will send you a picture of mine on your Facebook page. Thanks for all the fantastic videos Brad
I love watching you at work and all the knowledge of the things you find. You are a historian in your own right, a teacher if you will. Great stuff, very insightful of the every day tools that we're need just to eat, sleep and just living. Big fan.
So glad you got out today! Took us with you! Can't wait to see the hatchet redone. Thank you for another window into your world.
Another nice adventure. Thanks. I found a token just like that in the lot next to me, in small town Iowa. My first, beforehand I never knew such a thing existed.
Great to see you in the woods again, Brad! Seemed like a super long winter. Enjoyed your appearance last night as a guest on the live cast. Take care!