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@stevengill1736 Күн бұрын
Wow, those ARE some tall ladders! Pretty moist for a Nevada mine, though there's those flooded ones near Tonopah....
@TomandJulieMineExploring Күн бұрын
@stevengill1736 Hi Steven. I think that's the longest free-standing ladder that I've climbed. You never know where a flooded working will turn up. Some of the wettest we've seen have been in Arizona. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@stevengill1736 Күн бұрын
Next time I'm down there I'll see if I can bring up the video light you dropped. ;^[} Seriously, those wet mines made me nervous, not just because the walls could be crumbling, but because it could be so slippery a minor incline could be easy to slip on!
@TomandJulieMineExploring Күн бұрын
I'm sure the battery was smashed to pieces. It was fairly big about the size of a four inch length of a 2x4. I heard it crashing all the way down about 300 feet below where we were. This is a very slippery shaft with mud everywhere.
@stevengill1736 Күн бұрын
How the heck did they get graffiti up on the roof of that 200' level you rappelled by? Looks like there's a great iron bacteria culture there too (6:20). Anywhere there's pyrite or marcasite and water, the iron and sulfur bacteria will grow - they're unique in that they oxidize sulfides and ferrous solutions for their energy. That's what you're seeing often when you come across that gelatinous orange stuff. Put some under a microscope and you'd see the filaments.
@TomandJulieMineExploring Күн бұрын
@@stevengill1736 Hi Steven. I have no idea how they put the graffiti up there. Maybe standing on an ore car? Thanks for the information on the culture growing there. We see some strange things growing in the old mines if they're damp enough.👍😁
@stevengill1736 Күн бұрын
Hey you guys, this is Steven, thought you might be interested in a news story about gold miners in South Africa that are living in very deep abandoned workings.... The authorities are now trying to get them out, but it's turning into a protest. Kind of sad, but amazing they're climbing in & out of shafts over 5000 feet by hand! Apparently there's hundreds in one mine ...hope you're doing well, healthy and happy....gonna be another intense winter for us.... cheers! It's called "trapped for gold: the dangers facing illegal gold miners in South Africa" NB: Man I hate to see burned workings - such a waste. What were they mining here, do you know?
@TomandJulieMineExploring Күн бұрын
Hi Steven. Thanks for the info on the South African mine story. I'm going to check that out. I know there are some very deep mines there. I hadn't heard of the illegal mining going on. We are both doing well. I hope you are, too!👍😊
@ronstanek2851 Күн бұрын
What an adventurous team! I’ve always enjoyed watching you over the years and I hope you continue your mining videos go a long time. I like how every mine has a story to tell and none are alike. Great video! What kind of a ladder was that in the video? I like the graffiti, look like branding iron marks! Soon I will be making the next trip to the China Date Ranch to visit the old railroad bed. Stay well and Happy Thanksgiving to both of you!😀 PS, I did visit the DV 49ers encampment. One lady that lives in Pahrump I purchased a few items and a 1927 cloth map of the Ballarat and surrounding area, what a find!
@TomandJulieMineExploring Күн бұрын
@ronstanek2851 Hi Ron. Thanks for supporting our channel over the years. Yes, every mine seems to have its own story and even a personality of sorts. No two are alike. The ladder wax just a 2x4 with lugs nailed onto it. It was pretty sketchy, but we were roped in while using it. It's cool that you made it to the 49ers gathering and bought some nice items. Have fun at China Ranch. There is some interesting history involved as well as a beautiful green belt in the dry desert. We appreciate the comment!👍😊
@griffhenshaw5631 3 күн бұрын
Back of 10$ bill a hupmobile
@TomandJulieMineExploring 2 күн бұрын
Hi Griff. I didn't know that. I'll have to take a look if I can find a 10. Thanks for commenting!👍😊
@davidsnider1703 3 күн бұрын
Fun time and some sketchy ladders lol. All part of the adventure. Thanks for taking us along Tom and Julie.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 2 күн бұрын
Hi David. Oh yes, more ladder fun. Just another day in the mines. You're welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting!👍😊
@griffhenshaw5631 3 күн бұрын
Probably wood plaques on gravex
@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 күн бұрын
@griffhenshaw5631 That could be, Griff. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@casedoumasr656 4 күн бұрын
Hello Tom and Julie this is a big explore on this explore you are pointing out some miner's graffiti at the beginning some of those look like cattle brands symbols maybe cowboys to miner's this is a large explore glad the owner said yes for the adventure lots to be seen thank you ⛏️
@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 күн бұрын
Hi Case. Yes, this is a huge mine. Maybe those are cattle brands? Thete are still a lot workings deeper in the mine. There are two other shafts over 1000 feet deep. Maybe in the spring, we will go back and go deeper. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊
@eddie9903 4 күн бұрын
Boy that was some kind of a riccio ladder you built their😮 he got the job done 👍 there are some really cool colors in there. I enjoyed watching you guys exploring.😅 Keep it safe😂 I'm looking forward to the next video 📸🎉 tell Miss Julie I said hello 👋🤗
@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 күн бұрын
Hi Eddie. That ladder worked pretty well. Yes, some great colorful minerals here. Always fun to see them. Julie says "hi". Thanks for watching. See you in a month!👍😊
@rayh.williamsiii 4 күн бұрын
Historic artifact
@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 күн бұрын
Hi Ray. Lots of great equipment and artifacts here. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@doug6885 4 күн бұрын
Went up there with my granddaughter today. Couldn't find any sort of a trail so we just took the direct route. Went to the cabin first and then down to the ore carts/mine. We found tunnels all over the place.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 күн бұрын
Hi Doug. Glad that you and your granddaughter made it to see all the cool stuff here. Thanks for the comment. 👍😊
@RodHelms-e5k 4 күн бұрын
Thank you be safe
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
You're welcome, Rod. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@Crozbyguy-rg1iu 4 күн бұрын
Somebody built a stone wall for you. Interesting history. Great story.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Some of these road walls around the old mines are incredible. Glad that you enjoyed the story. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@lh6551 4 күн бұрын
Great video! Did you happen to catch what the letters/numbers were on the base of that first bottle? I love looking those up and trying to figure out their age 😊.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Thanks. I like looking up bottle maker marks, too. I looked back at the video, and here are the marks. WF&S. ML 2 Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍😊
@lh6551 4 күн бұрын
@TomandJulieMineExploring I think that bottle may date from 1896-1900 so might be from the early miners!
@sc_mustang 4 күн бұрын
Love you guys. Stay safe always.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for the nice comment. Will do.👍😊
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
The links to the other two parts of this video are in the description. 👌
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
The links to the other two parts of this video are in the description. 👌
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
The links to the other two parts of this video are in the description. 👌
@davidhettesheimer3685 5 күн бұрын
Thank you Tom and Julie. That was a nice three-part series on the mine. some nice artifacts. and nice geology. Stay safe out there. ⛏️⛏️👍🍺🍺🍻
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Hi David. Glad that you enjoyed the series. Thanks for the nice comment and the beer!🍺🍺🍻👌😁
@davidhettesheimer3685 4 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Hope you have a great thanksgiving and enjoy. 👍🦃🦃. Was out hunting black bears today. Seen lots of tracks had a fresh snow.
@Bodacious-o9r 5 күн бұрын
It's a shame ya'll couldn't see very much of the mine I enj9yed as always take care n have awesome Thanksgiving 😊
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Did you watch all three parts of the series? I would guess that we saw at least a mile of underground workings plus the whole camp outside. It seemed like a lot to me. Thanks for watching. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!👍😊
@Bodacious-o9r 4 күн бұрын
@TomandJulieMineExploring oh shit no I didn't know there was other parts I do apologize sorry tom
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
@Bodacious-o9r no worries. I think you'll enjoy parts 1&2. The links to the other parts are in the video description. 😁
@davidgekler 5 күн бұрын
Still enjoy watching your exploring Happy Thanksgiving to both of you! 🦃
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Hi David. Thanks for the support for our channel by watching our videos. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!👍😊
@SkylineGtr34-v9z 5 күн бұрын
I mean copper is just not worth anything right now but its funny what the things im noticing were nothing when i was a kid are worth as much as gold today.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
I think copper is around $4/pound. Apparently, it's valuable enough for people to steal it whenever they can. You're correct that the value of certain things is through the roof. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@SkylineGtr34-v9z 5 күн бұрын
The coloring is amazing, im curious to see if that would hold jewelery value one day as high as gold. You just dont really see rock outside on the ground like that.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Yes, there are some beautiful minerals here. That's one thing we really enjoy about the old mines. Thanks for the comment 👍😊
@ExploringCabinsandMines 5 күн бұрын
Another Home Run !
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Thanks, Dave!👍😁
@nickellizard3447 5 күн бұрын
10:42 ... looks like a hammer mill
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Yes, that's correct. I didn't recognize it at the time. Thanks for your input!👍😁
@MikeRoth-ex1wk 5 күн бұрын
Another fine explore, thanks guys, have a good thanksgiving!
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
@MikeRoth-ex1wk Hi Mike. You're welcome. Glad that you liked the explore. Happy Thanksgiving to you!👍😊
@moparedtn 5 күн бұрын
Some of the more vivid colors I've seen in one of y'alls' videos in that one. We'll have to get your views up so you can afford a replacement light. 🙂 - Ed on the Rudge
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
@moparedtn Hi Ed. Yes, some good color in this one. Always fun to see. No worries, I already got a new battery. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@roperdon5939 5 күн бұрын
You guys have a good Thanksgiving and look forward to your next explore.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Hi Don. Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving, too. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@lindarider4525 5 күн бұрын
That a big mine, thanks for another great adventure 😊
@TomandJulieMineExploring 4 күн бұрын
Hi Linda. Yes, it is a huge mine, and there is much more below where we went. Hopefully, we can return in the spring and go deeper. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@lesleyrobbins1137 5 күн бұрын
Wow, that had a little bit of everything! Crazy amount of miners working there. Glad it was only your battery that took the fall, and Julie's foot ain't stopping her! See you guys next time!
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Lesley. Yes, good thing it was just a battery. This is a big mine. The shaft in this video is one of three. The others are much deeper. Julie is almost 100%. Thanks for commenting!👍😊
@OdySlim 5 күн бұрын
That mine just keeps giving! Thanks Tom es Julie. Regards from Ody Slim
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
@OdySlim Thanks for watching and commenting, Ody. We appreciate it!👍😊
@OdySlim 5 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring And we appreciate the Both of you
@scottsladeadventures1102 5 күн бұрын
Always an adventure..😊
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Thanks, Scott. Always good to hear from you!👍😊
@mikehigginbotham585 5 күн бұрын
That was her some amazing colors you didn't want to show us how good your ladder worked huh😮
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Mike. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't get any footage of us climbing the ladder. It was all hands on deck to stabilize it while we climbed. It worked pretty well but was still quite dangerous if one of us fell off of it. Still some nice minerals here. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@bobterry2952 5 күн бұрын
Hay , it's my two favorite Desert Rats at it again. Hello Tom and Julie. I just have to laugh. Julie doesn't even break a finger nail or get her hands dirty. I love it, but there was still some nice copper ,and iron ,along with a trace of silver oxide here and there. Ok you two, thanks again for taking an old man along with you again. Please stay safe. Have fun. Hope to see you soon.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Bob. Julie is smarter than me and doesn't beat herself up as much as I do. There are definitely some nice minerals left here. You're welcome, and thanks for watching!👍😊
@bobterry2952 5 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I try to never miss a show.
@williamwintemberg 5 күн бұрын
My heart sunk when Tom said he dropped a battery. I was afraid of a fire. But the video is up, all is well. That was some ladder you guys lashed up. It worked! Ore car wheels seem to be a rare thing to find. Interesting explore for sure! Thanks Tom and Julie!
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi William. Yes, the battery took the big plunge down the shaft. The ladders worked pretty well. Mine car wheels dissappear as fast as hot pizza at a party. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊
@frankgaletzka8477 5 күн бұрын
Hello Tom Hello Julie Thank you for the Video and a big Thank you for All your work . Have a great weekend and a wonderfull New Week Greetings from the snow Covered Harzmountains Yours Frank Galetzka
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hello Frank. You're welcome, and a big thank you to you for watching our videos. We appreciate you!👍😊
@madeinyorkshire52 5 күн бұрын
Always a great fan of your channel and adventures - this time a bit more lighting (like Gly manages) would have been super nice. Thanks for taking us on the journey. 👍👍
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
I don't know if you saw the part where I dropped my video light battery down the shaft, never to be seen again. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊
@madeinyorkshire52 5 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring well I wonder how I missed that part !! 😢 sorry to hear $$$ 🧨⛏️🧨⛏️🇬🇧
@scottleidenberger4401 5 күн бұрын
Another nice adventure under ground. Happy Thanksgiving to the both of you !
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Scott. Glad that you enjoyed the adventure. Happy Thanksgiving to you, as well!👍😊
@brianmarywapshott2593 5 күн бұрын
Hey there you two, well I reckon there will be a lot more of items that fell down the shaft as well as your battery ay, well done as usual and hope there are many more episodes to come, Cheers
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
H8 Brian and Mary. We were at the bottom 8n part two of this series and there was not a lot down that shaft as this mine is private, and not too many people have ventured down there. We have a few really cool episodes coming up for December and later. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@cheycasters 5 күн бұрын
Yesiree!!! Thanks Folks!
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hey Cheyenne. You're welcome. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@davecole2230 5 күн бұрын
Great job guys. It's so fascinating.😊
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Dave. Glad that you find the mine fascinating. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@alprince4290 5 күн бұрын
I was wondering why Julie is always ahead of you in these mines? Is this because in the event she runs into a mountain lion you have a head start?
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Al. Well, that's part of it. Also, to clear the spider webs and scare the rats off. Lol Really, it's just to give some size perspective to what we're seeing, plus she is the star of our channel. Thanks for the chuckle!👍😊
@Dave_9547 5 күн бұрын
Another great video from you and Julie. I really appreciate your video technique because you move the camera slowly enough that we get to see what your two eyes see, which is a lot better view than a camera lens.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Dave. I appreciate that comment. It's a constant battle to pan the camera slowly and not go too fast. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@chuckh630 5 күн бұрын
Another great explore. Thanks for sharing.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Chuck. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@jimiplayscobo5877 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us along all the Best to you both! The drunken miners mine. lol
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Jimi. You're welcome, and thank you for watching. Lots of wine bottles here. Sometimes, we see wine bottles in the mines with a piece of light rope tied around the neck. I have never figured out what they were used for. 👍😊
@jimiplayscobo5877 5 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring One of life's little mysteries?? :-)
@briannave7326 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for another interesting mine adventure.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Brian. Glad you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for watching!👍😊
@PINKFL0YD-s2h 5 күн бұрын
Yesss! Time to get a nice cup of tea and a cake and watch the intrepid twosome 😊
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Haha, sounds good to me. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊
@Ed_in_Md 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for another great mine exploration. Lots of pretty colors in that one. Take care of each other and stay safe.
@TomandJulieMineExploring 5 күн бұрын
Hi Ed. Yes, once again, some colorful minerals here. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😊