Exploring an Abandoned Mine that was Incredibly Awesome!

[@allanwhite8422]

I enjoy the explors of you two, just explors, no hyped up drama. Thank you

[@Miner49er1]

We like to keep it real. My goal is to present the videos as if you were right there with me. Thanks!

[@AbandonedMines11]

That was an interesting mine! Those Swiss cheese stope-like mines are always surprising. You never know what you’ll find. Lots of random holes, pits, and tunnels going everywhere. That Dave Crockett cavern you found was cool. Another awesome video, Nick!

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks for watching! I really enjoyed exploring this one.

[@astralvirgin09]

Awesome mine Nick, you could probably live in there or not...lol! Thanks for a very cool explore, looking forward to the next one! Give my best to Mrs. 49er and by the way, I love her shirt!!

[@Miner49er1]

Thank you!

[@shantyshitter3163]

Very beautiful. Love the entrance and multiple holes. Sketchy but mostly doable. Be safe my friend.

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks 👍

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good video.

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks!

[@janblake9468]

RAY-O- VAC began in 1906 as the French Company. Company had it's ups and downs. Changed name to RAY-O-VAC (for radio batteries) in the early 1930's. Then they also made flashlights and other things. Sold millions to the military during WWII. I had one of those big battery flashlights in the 1950's.

[@Miner49er1]

Wow, thanks for all this!

[@Steven-vo8tk]

Enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@Miner49er1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@traceyweideman3512]

Wow! That’s a nice one.

[@Miner49er1]

Thanks, Tracey!

[@MaxAmiga]

Cave In Rock in southern Illinois is the cave portrayed in Davy Crockett and the River Pirates. I don’t know if the movie was filmed there but it was used as a location in the movie Dig Two Graves. I have visited Cave In Rock and it’s pretty cool. Thanks for another great video!

[@Miner49er1]

Wow! I didn’t know that, thank you for sharing! I love that movie.

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello Nick and Mrs 49er I'll give you a twist on the battery they were used to power electric fencers in remote areas for live stock as well back in the 1970s and older..Looks. Like in this mine they did alot of picken maybe for GOLD looks like one of those Swiss cheese type ⛏️p.s. Frank last week said you did some exploring with him last week 🤔

[@Miner49er1]

Cool info about the battery. Yeah, we went exploring together. Videos coming soon!

[@patruddiman4228]

That is a blower for a blacksmith forge

[@Miner49er1]

I wondered. Thanks!

[@gwynmwyn]

Thinking about broken ladders and stuff, could it be due to people doing the rock test?

[@Miner49er1]

Could be. Good point.

[@bobsprague3363]

If you measure the width of the drill hole will give you an idea on the age of the mine. 7/8 to 1" would mean that they hand drilled the holes.

[@Miner49er1]

Wow, I had no idea. Thanks!

[@grandy0406]

Not a battery expert, but 6 volt batteries like that were common in the 1950’s.

[@rsuninv]

They had a flashlight “head unit” that screwed into the poles

[@Valkyrie801]

Is that Caverne, by the Hole to the Abyss, a natural one?

[@Miner49er1]

Not sure. It’s hard to tell.

[@peterw2845]

Do you ever call mrs49er , mrs49er in real life ? It’s kinda cool

[@Miner49er1]

Sometimes! 😀