Exploring And Searching A Shenandoah Valley Farm

[@aquachigger]

I hope you guys enjoy this video. I do a lot of exploring and try to explain the things I see and do. It was a fun detection although I only covered a few acres, but at least I have a lot of land to cover next time! Special thanks to all of my supporters over on Patreon! Affiliate links to see and purchase the gear I use: T-Shirts: www.bonfire.com/store/aquachigger/ Follow Chigg’s Army! My Patreon: www.patreon.com/aquachigger Instagram: instagram.com/aquachigger/ Facebook: facebook.com/chiggsarmy/ Twitter: twitter.com/BeauOuimette Thanks for watching…. The Chigg

[@brickcity9mm896]

Oh my nenith Chigg, I'm loving the Yorkie stash dude. Awesome...

[@aquachigger]

Happy to hear that...lol.

[@shootthemoon6072]

Will a detector pick up the "chip" from a "chipped pet"? The little RFID chip locator people put in their pets to find them if they're lost; for anyone who doesn't know what I mean.

[@theshankisintact]

Great video

[@rickyb2200]

If I'm not mistaken I believe the item you wanted us to guess at , is the dividers for an old aluminum Ice tray my mother used that typ. I could be wrong but I think that's what that was . Thanks Chigg

[@ericcartrette6118]

I'm pretty positive it is the divider from an ice tray. We had one forever when I was a kid. When the divider finally wore out, my parents kept the tray and used an ice pick to get the ice out.

[@sandrarogers1200]

I have 2 of them in working condition!

[@donaldstrickland8093]

That's right

[@BrokeMoFo]

I loved that ice tray! I was very very young when we had one of those and it was either my grandmother or my mother, that would say, DON'T FORCE IT! She would take it to the sink and run water over the bottom and top of the tray for a few seconds then grab the handle and "POP" cubes! Thanks for the memory!

[@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630]

yes thats what it was, before they started making cute plastic ice trays in colors and animal shapes.

[@ericcartrette6118]

When Beau sneezed, I caught myself saying, "Bless you." 🤣 Great hunt. I'd love to roam around that land for a while.

[@dougalexander7204]

Thank you Chigg for another investigative adventure. The mystery find was part of an ice cube trey. This property reminds me of where I grew up with my uncle on a tenant farm. The house sat on hard scrabble and, behind the smoke house a garden and trash pile. There were hundreds of Prince Albert tobacco cans. I’d use them to hold worms and crickets for fishing, target practice with my little 22, build toy forts and all kinds of things. Your right, it was a different time. I’m glad for what I’ve got today but I miss the old people and their ways.

[@jasonhuntley9927]

I enjoyed the little moment where you sneezed and both your camera and detector jolted. I also liked the moment where you congratulated yourself for identifying the garden. I had just come to the same conclusion, and the very next scene you were standing next to the functioning garden I laughed out loud. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride! ❤

[@janetdoten4489]

Glad to see property in tact not divided up into housing. Thanks for sharing

[@jameswilshire]

Thank you Sir for producing such a great channel I really love watching your adventure.

[@mercedithcompala8148]

This was a big farm ,you always make it look so easy. I enjoyed this adventure, looking forward for more. Thanks 👋

[@joshthemediocre7824]

Man i really enjoy these longer videos. I've dug up a few pets myself, a bunch of real old dog tags. Now whenever i go onto a property that is one of the first things i ask, not everyone knows the history of the and though so sometimes it just happens. This property sure looks like a fun one, it's huge, you could hunt it for years. Thanks for keeping me motivated Chigg.

[@FireFighterDetecting]

With a property that size and a known history. There has to be good things to find. Keep up the hunt and thanks for sharing.

[@jerryhuntjj2885]

Kool old farm the small scoop looked like the kind used for cleaning out the ashes in a wood heater

[@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630]

Thank you Chigg ! You are a breath of sanity and calm in this madness ocean of our times. As is your Shenandoah Valley! It looks and feels like one of the last refuges . And what a fun property to roam! I hope you will have time to do a video of the historic barn as well. Grateful for ya !

[@davemanley2954]

I like your humble way of pointing out simple ,but interesting things

[@aquachigger]

I appreciate that!

[@capecodmikemike7482]

Ice cube tray😊

[@aquachigger]

Indeed! From one Cape Codder to another ;)

[@michaelnevanssr206]

As I have come to expect, yu have been both entertaining and informative. I always enjoy watching you search and then give a commentary. Thank you for all you do,

[@aquachigger]

Wow, thank you!

[@michaelnevanssr206]

@@aquachigger You are most welcome.

[@thurin84]

nice looking spread. looks very peaceful.

[@allenpence8948]

Another great video can hardly wait for the next one.

[@stevelambert945]

The cog looking thing was an impeller (water pump) from an outboard motor.

[@nanettebarling1222]

Ice tray insert.

[@bartcubbins3528]

😜😂🤙

[@bartcubbins3528]

That's what I was going to say!...😜😂🤙

[@edwardcharlesworth9679]

Always good to see the chig in action explaining the rationale!

[@670tazman]

Best day ever when I watch your videos

[@alabamadixiediggers4714]

Thanks Chigg for another great AQUACHIGGER ADVENTURE. See you on the next

[@mariahitt6607]

I like this hunt! Can't wait for the next video!

[@thecookreporting]

Looks like a good way to spend time. Enjoyed

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Around here in NE Iowa they put cisterns uphill from the home. A windmill setting above them keeps them filled. The Cistern then gravity feeds the homestead. Check to see if there is a well hole and pipe in the bottom of it. Good luck, happy hunting and take care. ✌️

[@jdlives8992]

can’t believe you pulled out that door knob. that’s super cool

[@garyhackenson429]

Ice cube tray!! Thanks Chigg👍

[@brodiedavisalmostprimitive1262]

Looking forward to the next one.

[@davestelling]

I'm diggen' the mackerel sky. Nice little adventure, thanks Chigg...

[@birdpole8273]

Love the 30 minuters.

[@richardwarnock2789]

Chimneys get cold 🥶 on the ground! He hehe!

[@VickieV1333]

I’m proud of you too Chigg 😉

[@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630]

Oh ! that little shovel ! !!!

[@scottjamable]

Hi Chigg, the item you found at 14 minutes in was a water pump impeller. It is very similar only larger than the one that cools my inboard diesel sailboat engine.

[@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630]

I thought a gear. But I was close. You got it RIGHT.

[@aquachigger]

Thanks for the info

[@mattireland3110]

I agree, looks like a very worn impeller from a water pump

[@granvillewooster7673]

Nice video thank you for sharing brother 👍👍

[@EZDiggin]

First thing bless you. Definitely an interesting property

[@TheMetalDetectingChannel]

Enjoyed watching mate! 👀

[@aquachigger]

Glad to hear it!

[@denniswhittaker2434]

Great walk about 👏👏👍😜

[@_nelson]

Hello aquachigger From northern California You find some coolest pre civil war

[@edwardblasingame9002]

Yep! Sometimes we find peanuts sometimes just the shells 🤣🤣🤣

[@alanmoffat4454]

BLESS YOU FOR KEEPING IT REAL , EVERYTHING TRESHURE IF YOU HAVE TOO DIG IT UP .

[@hollissweedman1494]

Nice looking property for detecting on!

[@artsimpson3670]

Thanks Chigg, for taking me back to my mainland youth, on a cold rainy day on Oahu. You da kine. Aloha, lao Shi Art

[@aquachigger]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@artsimpson3670]

@@aquachigger Tears in the eyes. May the Lord God of heaven Jesus the Christ our Savior and Lord bless you and yours, now and forever more.

[@artsimpson3670]

Upper Tract coming.

[@philipatoz]

That is one of the most scenic parts of the U.S. In fact, if I were to move somewhere, the Shenandoah would be the place. It has great scenery, small mountains, rolling hills, and terrific summers that don't get too hot, per the constant breezes coming down through the valley. It's gets just enough snow for beauty, but doesn't pile up and stay like further north. And while it can have cold winters, the days typically moderate to being relatively comfortable if it's not too windy. Has glorious falls and crisp springs.

[@hardyakka6200]

Your wee shovel is a tool that was used to remove the ash from a wood-fired cooking range. I have used one. THe handle is missing of cause.

[@rebeccalucysmith9689]

Nice, a really interesting video 👍🏻😀

[@billywilliams3238]

Yeah I recognize that thing. Old ice tray insert. We had those when I was a kid.

[@trojanorse]

Great commentary very interesting and informative.

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Your in General Stonewall Jacksons territory 👍🤗🤗🤗 Protector of the Shannandoah Valley!!!

[@Mountainmonths]

can't wait to see the barn

[@theshankisintact]

The Shank was intact 😍😍😍😍

[@michaelkullas9239]

This one looks like it has some decent possibilities.

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

Looking forward to your venture in the barn

[@randlerichardson5826]

Yep plenty of skunks around here but they stir at night. A skunk 🦨 is a pertty animal for sure.

[@Dank-gb6jn]

Great video Chigg! Used to, I watched your videos as a way to unwind. However, after finding out I have two ancestors who fought in the War Between the States (both were brothers *and* in the same Company); I watch your videos like a student watches a professor’s lectures. Hopefully I can get out around the family property and find the home site!

[@kathybrandt6060]

The pieces of paper you showed us would’ve been an insert for a box, and it would create perfect little squares where you could see glass ornaments from your Christmas tree. This was a very nice hunt. I’m sorry you got skunked but thank you for bringing us along.

[@metaldetectorkalimantan0336]

Wow 😯 naissss Vidio my friend

[@smithwesson3771]

Nothing but love chigg lol

[@aquachigger]

Thanks

[@randymiller7521]

Definitely ice cube tray inserts. I think you stumbled on the old man’s underground marijuana storage bunker 😂. Great video and gesundheit.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@diggingindiana1464]

Don't lie to us Mr. Chiggers! We all know you kept them old rusty rose head nails for your pile at home 😉

[@beardednomadvanlife6363]

bless you

[@NikMartin-I-am]

That first thing you found up by the house was an impeller from a boat motor!

[@Hunter-ym2kk]

LOL.. " i very familiar with these on manure spreaders".. my dad would say, i really know how to spread it..

[@BrokeMoFo]

13:30.... I believe that's what's left of an old impeller out of a good sized outboard motor and the collar you found should of been the inner sleeve of it.

[@JeRKII]

Wow now I'm a Old Timmer because I know what the ice cube separator looks like but the fancy ones had a handle to break the ice free

[@johnramirez5032]

Howdi! Your a good person chigg. . Just wanted to say hii and thanks .

[@drshoe8744]

Wasn't the building with the Propped-up chimney the Smoke House for Delicious Virginia Hams???

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thanks.

[@bigbeardog99]

The aluminum part, as you know is an ice cube tray divider. You dug up the kids shovel but at 23:05 you walked past dads shovel. :)

[@bruinsfan8278]

Dont Forget Bo, Call Dig Safe First!!!

[@handyman75657]

Funny looking rubber item appeared to be what was left of an Outboard engine water pump impeller. Would have been more of a star fish appearance.

[@AG-6969]

Here's an old tip you may or may not know. I was living on a hippie farm back in the 1970's in Virginia. To make some cash we would go to old, abandoned farms looking for old bottles to sell. Here's the trick: From the back door of the house throw a bottle out into the field or woods as far as you think a housewife would throw it as trash and make an arc and then search in the arc. That is where their dump is and always yielded us the best and oldest bottles.

[@donaldstrickland8093]

That piece of metal looked like a part to the old ice trays

[@MikeHere]

Thanks Chigg 🤘😎

[@aquachigger]

Much appreciated!

[@Less1leg2]

such a historically impressive location for a potential Civil War memorabilia

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Looked like an outboard motor water pump impeller

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

LOVIN the beard @Chigg !!

[@randlerichardson5826]

Bless you everyone GOD

[@laurenhogan9032]

That thing from the trash pit looked like a divider from one of those old aluminum ice trays

[@tonyadams5580]

Bless you at 28:25

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Looked like a motor boat water pump impeller, sir

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’ve not ever seen a chimney on a post now but I’ve seen them with flat rocks before my granny’s old house is road

[@leemcginnis738]

Sometimes you got to go through the trash to get to the treasure. Haha

[@duckscustomgarage9239]

That thing you ask if anyone knew what was is out of a old ice tray. I still use 2 of those ice trays today.

[@h1234e1234]

The beard looks pretty rad on you.

[@The_Great_White_Moose]

That’s not a skunk. It’s one of those left handed cigarettes. 😂

[@48thstateprospecting]

28:25 bless you… back to the vid…some nice finds and detective work as usual chig did the owner keep the door knob or did you? And if so did it clean up nice? Thanks for sharing see you on the next one 👍🏼👊🏼

[@aquachigger]

Thanks. I kept it, but did offer it to the landowner.

[@48thstateprospecting]

@@aquachigger cool thanks chig 👍🏼👊🏼

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

do you save all the copper/brass, etc that you find or do you save it up and scrap it out? just curious because i work at a scrapyard in york county, PA and my present job is sorting and grading the copper and brass. i'd be psyched to see the old stuff come in to my scrapyard, its a cool part of history that doesn't get much thought

[@thurin84]

21:45 lol thats really "sadistic" keeping the younger viewers on ice about what that relic is. really cracks me up. hope i dont get the cold shoulder for saying this. welp, time for a nice ice cold adult beverage!

[@Valkyriepedersen]

you better be careful walking over that cistern lol

[@robstirling3173]

13:28 if that is rubber its the hub of a Jabsco water pump impeller. The bronze centre would be bonded into it.

[@thurin84]

been wondering if we were going to get an early spring myself. been getting symptoms, indications in myself that usually herald spring. arthritis been really achy lately. been feeling kinda "perked up" starting to get back into doing projects and the like around the house, working on hobby projects. ive always likened it to 'coming out of hibernation".

[@bells1054]

People used the same dumping area for years. Probably under that newer trash was older stuff.

[@mirvids5036]

Whenever I hear Shenandoah I think of William Tecumseh Sherman and the burning of the valley. Would that old, burnt brick be part of that or wasn't it that old ? There was a 3 pane window at the bottom of one of the buildings near the end of the video. Perhaps civil war era as you suggested earlier. Interesting vid as always. Thanks from southern England.

[@aquachigger]

It was General Sheridan that burned out the Shenandoah Valley. Sherman was Georgia/South Carolina. Thanks for watching.

[@mirvids5036]

@@aquachigger I thought it was wrong as I was typing it. Thanks and regards.

[@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630]

Whenever I hear Shenandoah I hear the song O Shenandoah. A beloved LDS and Oregon Trail song, full of longing love and pathos. I don't know why but that song has always made me cry, I love that song. I don't know why that song makes me cry. Probably ancestral memory, somebody who left home and had to cross the continent. I am becoming attached to this valley through your videos ! " Away... we're bound away.... cross the wide .. Missouri. " (River.) If things go right, I am going to get out of here and be able to move and live right alongside...the wide...Missouri.(River.) Second only in romance and beauty to the Shenandoah.

[@lesHanalala]

Skunk cabbage blooming already!!

[@aquachigger]

Not yet. Just skunks out and about.

[@lesHanalala]

Posted last week, from Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves: "Believe it or not, Ohio’s first native wildflower has begun to bloom! Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) has popped its unique spathe and spadix above the saturated muck of its swamp, fen, and seep habitats and marks the very beginning of another growing season. You can see this species blooming now at Cedar Bog and Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserves."

[@aquachigger]

I haven't seen it yet, but did see dandelions blooming a few weeks ago.

[@timrodatz1274]

LoL I have my share of freaking skunks around here, mating season is Dec/January have babies around June. So heads up.

[@randlerichardson5826]

See y’all tomorrow night LORD Amen 🙏

[@leonac1253]

That little iron shovel might have been used for a small fire place

[@hgghgguk]

the little shovel is in fact a coal shovel for putting coal into a fireplace inside an old home