One Of The Best That We've Seen. The Number Of Artifacts Deep In This Mine Is Amazing.

[@chuckh630]

Another great explore. Thank you for sharing. Happy Holidays!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Chuck. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. You're welcome. Thank you so much for the generous gift. We appreciate it. Happy Holidays to you! 💰💰😊

[@lesbendo6363]

Great video! How old is this mine! Have a Merry Merry Christmas! 💕🇨🇦

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Les. It was worked in the early 1900s to the 1920s and again briefly in the 1950s. There is a little more information in the video description. Glad that you liked the video. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@Ed_in_Md]

You’re right. That was the best one of the year. Lots of artifacts. Thanks for taking us along. Have a little Christmas cheer on me. Merry Christmas. Take care of each other and stay safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. This was a good one, alright. You wel, and thank you for your generosity. We certainly appreciate it!💰💰😊

[@peterwaroblak166]

You hit the jackpot, you guys must be living right! That box of dynamite would have scared me to death...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Peter. Yes, this is a good one full of cool stuff. The dynamite should be respected and not moved. Thanks for watching !👍😊

[@BrandonLetgo-qc3uh]

Thank you brave explorers for going where I would never go.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brandon. You're welcome. Thank you for watching!👍😊

[@Bodacious-o9r]

Good morning Tom and Julie I enjoyed the video and it looks cool 😎 yall be safe out there. I wish yall a Christmas,,,, ill see yall soon

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good morning. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the comment, and Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍😊

[@the496elcamino]

You seem to find the interesting mines with artifacts. You and TVR make great mine exploration videos without all the on camera chatter. Thanks for another great year.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@the496elcamino You're welcome. Glad that you like our videos. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊

[@ayjay749]

"Balancing on a pipe and a rail over the abyss" - oh wow...! I don't know how you both can do that LOL. Thank you for practically risking your lives to bring us this amazing footage! Have a great Christmas!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ayjay. Yes, getting down into some of these mines can be challenging. It's a dangerous hobby, to be sure. You're welcome, and thank you for watching. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍😊

[@ayjay749]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thank you :)

[@MikeRoth-ex1wk]

Another fine explore, thank you Tom andJulie, I hope younhave a merry Christmas and a very happy new year!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mike. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. You're welcome, and thank you for watching. Merry Christmas!👍😊

[@Askjeffwilliams]

another fun explore .....we know the owners of that mine and it is so nice to see that it still has all of it toys in it ..... always wanted to know what is at the 900 but could not find a way down to it .... all the timbers are super soft ...imagine working down there back in the 40's ....so much to see ....keep'em coming and hopefully we can get together for an explore ....stay safe and have a Merry ( Golden ) Christmas

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jeff. Yes, lots of cool stuff is still surviving in this one. We will be ready to get together whenever your boss says it is okay, Lol. Thanks for the comment and a Merry Christmas to you and Lila!👍😊

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

Merry Christmas Tom and Julie and all the Best in the New Year :-)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Jimi. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍😊

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Im jealous !!! You deserve the rewards for sure.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@lloydbaker6988]

Good Morning Tom and Julie, Cool incline shaft. Thanks for taking us along👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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

[@lindarider4525]

Wow never seen so much equipment, boxes etc. left in a mine. It was like they were coming back to work. Thanks guys 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Linda. Yes, lots of cool stuff left behind. It could be that the track caved in, and there was no way to haul stuff our afterward. You're welcome, and thank you for commenting!👍😁

[@garyjohnson1757]

Awesome mine Julie 🤔do you ever get freaked out down there your always so level headed 😉I enjoy this stuff very much stay safe please 🤗😇

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gary. No, I don't get freaked out. I have Tom with me for protection. 👍😊

[@adventureswithducky4088]

Another great video! ....... and a last time to see the smiling backpack for this year. 🙂 Thanks guys!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@adventureswithducky4088 Hi Henry. Glad that you liked the video. There will be more smiles next year. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@wranglerjoe]

What a nice find. So many great artifacts that are still intact. Thank you for your videos! Have great Holiday season.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Joe. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the artifacts left behind. You're welcome, and Happy Holidays to you!👍😊

[@Eriksmrereviewsandmore]

Thank You Tom and Julie For Sharing Your Awesome Adventures !!! Take Care!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Erik. You're welcome. Glad that you're enjoying our adventures. Thanks for the comment!🎄

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Thanks so much for going back to this one. It's a museum in its original location. I'm so happy to see the artifacts still remaining. Have a wonderful Christmas, Tom and Julie.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, I am happy that things are still there. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@williamwintemberg]

A very nice explore with lots of artifacts. Thanks Tom and Julie for all you do! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi William. Glad that you liked the artifacts. You're welcome, and thanks for commenting! Merry Christmas to you, as well.👍😊

[@lisaelzea2168]

Pretty precarious! Good thing you guys are both agile!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@lisaelzea2168 Hi Lisa. Yes, it's a bit precarious. It probably looks worse than it really is. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome video !!! This mine had some very sketchy areas especially the first few minutes of the video There was some very cool artifacts found

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Sesert Rat. Yes, a little sketchy getting to the bottom of this one. It's worth it to see the artifacts. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@northpeakadventures]

A great video Tom and Julie! Yall have some great adventures

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. Glad that you liked the video. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@moparedtn]

*Zerolene* - an engine oil made by the old Standard Oil Company. "Zero-lene flows freely at zero!" (Farenheit). 🙂 *Hewlett Bos.* was started in 1887 in Salt Lake City and the brothers sold all manner of teas, syrups, heck you name it provisions. The company existed over 70 years apparently! *Dietz* started in 1840; they closed their USA facilities in 1992 and the Dietz stuff is made in China now. You can still buy a No. 1 lantern to this day, except they converted it to electric like 100 years ago (same looking housing though). What a great mine! Thanks y'all for bringing it to us and *Merry Christmas*, T&J! - Ed on the Ridge

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. Thanks so much for the added information. I'm sure many people will enjoy your comment. You're welcome, and thank you for watching. Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@rogers8786]

Very cool mine! Amazing artifacts too. Thank you for an awesome year of mine exploration!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Roger. You're welcome. Yes, some very cool artifacts here. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom Hello Julie This is a amazing mine with great artefakts. But the miners were a bit crazy to stope above the incline shaft and Down below. Miners with nerves thick as steelropes. For my feeling crazy and dangerous but in the old days everything was possible. Merry Christmas and a happy New year. Yours Frank Galetzka

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Frank. Yes, a lot of nice artifacts in this one. The miners were a little crazy as you said, with the big stopes near and below the incline. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@ronstanek2851]

What a great day you had with this treasure chest of a mine! All the materials left with the mining carts and skip cars, boxes and tins. These Nevada mines have so much hidden history and sadly have been forgotten and are still being ransacked by individuals who don’t even care. Definitely one of the best places I’ve seen on your explorations! Your work is amazing and glad you are doing well. Stay safe and wishing you both a Merry Christmas and New Year! 😀

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ron. Yes, a real treasure chest of goodies in this one. Thanks for the nice comment. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍😊

[@roperdon5939]

Fantastic explore with danger zones, artifacts, and close encounters of the all kinds. The lantern was a great find. Keep it safe and see y’all next time.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Don. Glad that you liked the explore. Yes, a bit of danger, but seeing the lantern and other artifacts made it worth it. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@RickNelsonMn]

Dang, ending with the death defying act 😉 still gets me 😜 I'm hard pressed to remember another mine with as many artifacts. Unless we bring up Frank. Which, hmmm 🤔 that flat car all set with an awesome collection 😁. A bit fishy 🤪🍻 But, cheers 🍻 an excellent adventure!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Rick. Yes, lots of artifacts in this one. People have been loading things on that flat car for years now. At least the items haven't been stolen. I'm not sure what the fishy part is. Glad that you enjoyed the adventure. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@RickNelsonMn]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I was being hard on Frank for his apparent admiration for artifacts to show in their museum. I like Frank though, so I don't want to start something. That's what "fishy" was about. 🤔 I'm glad those have been there for years 👍🏼🍻

[@GlenCannon239]

Julie, you are the bravest woman I know going down in these mines and climbing back out. I enjoyed this video.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Glen. Julie is a good mine explorer and brave as you said. Glad that you enjoyed the video!👍😊

[@johngeralddunniii9291]

👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, John!👍😊

[@bobterry2952]

Hi, Tom and Julie. My two favorite Desert Rats have done it again. 😅 That really was in interest, mine. Lots of great old artifacts. That powder looked a bit touchy now, didn't it. I really liked the old lantern . Again, I can't even imagine working with that type of lightning. It's hard enough to see with big electric lights. Those people were tougher than I could ever be. Ok, well, thank you so much for taking me with you again. And i would like to wish you two a very happy holiday. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Hope you get to spend it with family and friends. And as always, be safe in all you do.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. Yes, this one is full of great artifacts. I liked that lantern, too. The old miners were certainly a tough breed, to say the least. You're welcome, and thank you for watching. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍😊

[@w9jim]

Great mine and video! I'd love to explore this one!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jim. Yes, this is a good one. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@carlwest859]

Hey the Line Material Co. device is a stepdown transformer, 460 Volts in, 115 Volts out, you often give tours that have interesting relics, big thankyou again mine explorers!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Carl. Thanks for chiming in on the transformer. There were some hefty electrical cables running down to that area. We appreciate the nice comment!👍😊

[@alansolomon5527]

I always can depend on Julie and Tom for something spontaneous, adventurous and exciting. Julie and Tom are the only mine exploring duo I watch right now. They find some pretty cool stuff.👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Alan. Thanks for the kind words for us. We appreciate your support! 👍😊

[@christianroy611]

Bonsoir à vous , très belle vidéo. Cette mine est particulièrement dangereuse. Je vous souhaite un très joyeux Noël .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Christian. We're glad that you liked the video. Yes, this one is quite dangerous. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍😊

[@Murfiosity]

Hey guys. I am absolutely delighted that I discovered your channel this year. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Julie wins the 2024 award for bad-assery and Tom for eloquence. Could you please recommend one factual and one fictional book that would give a better understanding of the lives' of miners in the time and regions you cover?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Murf. Thanks for the great comment. Julie is kind of a bad ass and really is a good mine explorer. We're glad that you are enjoying our channel. Let me think about the book question for a bit. There are many good ones.👍😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@Murfiosity I have not read any fictional books about mining. There are many good factual books, though. 'Death Valley & The Amargosa A Land Of Illusion' by Richard Lingenfelter has a lot of good stories in it. Also, anything by Michel Digonnet will be well done.

[@Murfiosity]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thanks guys

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome.

[@TerryWaitman]

I really enjoy watching you two explore these mines! I'm so claustrophobic there's no way I could do it!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@TerryWaitman Hi Terry. We're glad that you're enjoying our videos. It's definitely not for those who are claustrophobic. That's okay, you can enjoy seeing the mines from the comfort of your easy chair. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@jimmystockdale7555]

Great mine, artifacts everywhere. There was a lot to see in that mine, enjoyed every minute of it. Stay safe and bless you both.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmy. Hope you're okay. Yes, a lot to see in this one. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for the blessing!🙏😊

[@OdySlim]

So, I wonder if this mine is how you saw it the last time you were there. I am really impressed with all of the artifacts left behind. It must be in a very remote location. The miners cart with all of the dynamite boxes and other artifacts was definitely decorated by a previous explorer. It was nice of them to get all the artifacts off of the floor. It was definitely tuff to get inside the mine. That must be another reason all of the nice artifact's are still there. Merry Christmas!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Scott. It didn't change much from my previous visit. People have been putting boxes and other things on that flat car for several years. This one is fairly tough to get to and crosses some private land to get access. Thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍😊

[@ABANDONED_UNDERGROUND]

Great video of this place, Tom and Julie! It must be a well-kept secret with all of the artifacts still in there. I believe I've seen this one from other explorers in the past, but you all did a great job with filming this place! Happy Holidays!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Justin. Yes, there have been a couple of other videos of this one. It's good to see things are still there. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Holidays to you, as well!👍😊

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Lotsa cool relics! Thanks, for showing the manufacturers emblem on the ore car..as it says CAR! Drives me nuts when explorers call them carts. Always look forward to Friday mornings with T&J. Thank you!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ralph. Yes, lots of cool stuff. I always think of a train when I see an ore car so I don't call it a cart. You wouldn't call a freight train a cart. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@richardbeee]

That store was dope. And I had it with that Aditya. 😂😊Nice explore. Always enjoy and happy holidays.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, Richard. Thanks to David Trapp for that line. Happy Holidays to you!👍😊

[@richardbeee]

@TomandJulieMineExploring Got it off of you in another video. The one legged miner. Don't usually watch him but saw y'all there.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, that's the only time I've said it. 😁

[@phillipseaton7163]

You were right that was a great explore wish I'd been on that one Merry Christmas and stay safe

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Phillip. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍😊

[@RobertR-t5l]

Beautiful christmas Vlog Tom and Jules lots of nice presents quite a lot of obstacles for you gettin in & out glad all went well thanks for everythin you two do stay safe merry christmas & happy new year see you next year 🎅

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Robert. Yes, lots of cool artifacts here. You're welcome, and thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@joelhaas8273]

You two are the best. Thank you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Joel. You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words!👍😊

[@richardwarnock2789]

Thanks Julie and Tom Quite Entertaining 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Richard. You're welcome. Our pleasure to entertain you. 👍😊

[@Kevin-mw9yl]

Great way to finish up an awesome year. BOY, that mine, would have been a great workout.. Happy Christmas you two,

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kevin. It's a good finish to our year. It is a workout getting in and out of this one. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍😊

[@davedeatherage4902]

Good film , I just had My fourth surgery in four years, I loved my work as I've mentioned before, bodyguard, pro wrestling, power lifting, martial arts, boxing etc. hope your foot is healing ma'am Julie, God bless you Tom and Julie, from the Oregon Coastal Mountains Range....Dave and kathi.✝️🎄👍🇺🇸🇮🇱🙏🌞

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave and Kathi. Thanks for watching. Hope you're recovering from your surgery. Merry Christmas!🎄

[@AZRob56]

Tom & Julie, Another good one. Lots of interesting and hard to find artifacts. I always look forward to your Friday morning video. One of the best if not the best mine exploring channels.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Rob. Yes, this was a good mine for all the artifacts left here. Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@gwynmwyn]

Great explore you two. Nadolig llawen I chi as we say in Wales.🎄

[@Murfiosity]

Nollag shona in Irish, which I wish to all of my Welsh friends across the water.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gwynmwyn. Thanks for watching from Wales. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. We appreciate it!🙏😊

[@jimmime]

Thank you, Tom & Julie! Merry Christmas to you both!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmi. You're welcome. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍😊

[@brianmarywapshott2593]

Hey, that was a tricky mine in places but worth the effort to see all those artifacts still there, one can only hope the grubs won't find them and remove them as usual, well done again and looking forward to some more, stay safe and Cheers

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian and Mary. Yes, a bit tricky getting around in this one. Thankfully, there are still a lot of artifacts left in this one. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@tonyidle7813]

Thank-you for that amazing video , some of the best artifacts I have seen. I think those are the first Gold Medal explosive boxes I have seen , real nice. I saw you guys on a video at the Topica mine with Ross the one legged miner , another great video . I want to wish you both a very Merry Christmas , what a way to end the year .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. Yes, there are some great artifacts here. We visited Ross last week in Tecopa. That was a fun tour that he did. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍😊

[@Dave_9547]

I looked up the Idaho Insane Asylum referenced in that newspaper article. There is a very informative pdf source on line about it. In short the hospital was auth by the Idaho Legislature in 1883, four years before Idaho became a state. It became Idaho State Hospital South in 1931 and is still in operation serving mentally ill, as well as drug and alcohol problems.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Thanks for doing the leg work on that article. I was hoping someone would. That's very interesting. I'm glad that you could read it well enough to do the research. 👍😊

[@mark-7zero]

Another great effort (especially in that shaft) in a really artifact rich hole in the ground. Did you encounter the Snuffleupagus? @11:10 Take Care T&J.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mark. Thanks for the nice comment. I'm not sure what the heck that thing was, lol. 👍😊

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

Now that's the way a mine should look; not just some hole in the ground. Almost too much to look at. When you found THE dynamite box, I kinda backed up a little!! Merry Christmas to you both!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lesley. I agree. That's how the mines should look. I was as close as I wanted to get to the dynamite. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@madeinyorkshire52]

Brilliant explore - amazing all those artefacts and machinery left behind - and the ore cars. Some hairy scrambling across pipes and rail. 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, some dicey parts crossing the deep stope on a pipe and piece of rail. It's fun to see all the cool artifacts left behind. Thanks for the comment. We appreciate it 👍

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Great video!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. I heard from one of my subs that you had a good one out. I'll have to get over to your channel to see what you've been up to. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@HikeCamp]

Big old mine.. My Dad had one of those carbide lamps. They did not put out much light, at least not as I could tell in a dark basement. Somehow I figured you would find dynamite in this mine... It looked a bit oily 😳

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Max. Thanks for the comment. That dynamite did look a little funky. I happy to have a rechargeable LED flashlight. 👍😊

[@richardbeee]

Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you very much, Richard. We appreciate you!👍😊

[@highdesertbill]

you two are the best! Happy Holidays

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@highdesertbill Hi Bill. Thanks for the nice comment. Happy Holidays to you, too!👍😊

[@markattardo]

Wow those artifacts!! The drifts were impressively twisty, like amusement park twist. Great explore@👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mark. Yes, lots of cool artifacts in this one. The drifts are a little confusing the way they loop around. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@jdean1851]

SUPER FUN EXPLORE! CHEERS" from IDAHO! Thanks 4 Sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi JD. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers to you!👍😊

[@garybolton7916]

I'm sure you saw it but that lantern was a Dietz. I don't know if they were made anywhere else but they had a plant in Syracuse NY, not far from where I worked. I just checked and the building has been converted to luxury apartments now!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gary. I can't remember what the lantern said on it. I know it was made somewhere in New York. Thanks for the information on it. 👍😊

[@garybolton7916]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring It's a little hard to see but you can just make out Dietz just above all the info the lovely Julie read from the lantern.

[@Landstander-to9vh]

Another great exploration! Have a Merry Christmas ! Y'all are Amazing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the kind words. Merry Christmas to you, as well! 👍😊

[@dougshaw7128]

Tom & Julie, mine explores extraordinaire!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, Doug. You are too kind. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@pmae9010]

Oh how I love the stuff, so amazing to see. Thanks for the morning show you two.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mick. Lots of cool stuff here. Sorry, no engines this time. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@davecole2230]

I would like to wish you both a awesome Xmas and safe New year. Awesome mine keep it up.😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@duanekaulen421]

Yes, lots of artifacts down there but you were in some risky places. Must have been worth it you found some cool artifacts for sure but it was sure dangerous coming back up. You both are to be commended for a great find/video. I was a little nervous when you started climbing back up and out. Yes an exciting adventure but was glad to see you get out safely. Take care you two I love your videos. 👍👍💕💕

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@duanekaulen421 Hi Duane. Yes, lots of cool artifacts in this one. It's a little dangerous getting in. Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it!👍😁

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@duanekaulen421 Hi Duane. That's correct about the artifacts. There are a load of artifacts in this one.

[@vernontafte1718]

Great video thank you two very much

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Vernon. You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😊

[@thomasb188]

Merry Christmas!!!!! 🙂🙂🙂🎅🎅🎅

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Thomas. Merry Christmas to you!👍😊

[@nigelridgeway2579]

Amazing Tom, what a mine, so much historic stuff. Are incline shafts more common than vertical ones there. Here in Cornwall mostly vertical, and of course very wet and always flooded to deep adit level. Great episode Tom. Best wishes to you and Julie and happy Xmas.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Nigel. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. I would guess that there are more vertical shafts here than inclined. Thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍😊

[@cheycasters]

Cool !!!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching, Cheyenne!👍😊

[@davidsnider1703]

Fun explore

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David. Glad that you liked it. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@jerryrichter4904]

i agree, lots of cool stuff thanks for sharing

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jerry. You're welcome, glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@eddie9903]

0:02 There's some really cool stuff in that newspaper you found. Make your own record. Talk sing play microphone for a radio.😊 And the box of dynamite crazy! 😮 You got to make sure that you don't mess with that stuff huh? It's so old and unstable.😮

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@eddie9903 Yes, it's fun to read the old newspapers that we find. We do use care around the old dynamite. We see quite a bit of it.

[@sapawarrior9247]

Merry Christmas love your show

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍😊

[@DorisCutter]

Thanks for your effort loved this one

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Doris. You're welcome. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😊

[@G1966TK]

Have a Merry Christmas☃❄

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you, as well.👍😊

[@christopherjq7414]

We see plenty of dynamite boxes which makes me wonder how often you run into actual dynamite sticks? I imagine you have to be careful when you're walking over or going through a pile of artifacts because you don't know what could be underneath

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Christopher. We see sticks of dynamite regularly. The box in this video had about 20 sticks in it. Most of it is so old and wet that I'm not sure it is still viable. Still, it's good to be cautious. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Julie and I are out exploring today, so please leave a comment, and we will see it later. Thanks!

[@MoreLumenThanLumen]

Pretty sure there was another guy there saying this was his bad idea! HAHA. Thankfully no one was maimed because I was getting stressed.

[@Azhunt-wt2ih]

thanks, and merry Christmas

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you!🎄

[@philipdobson8941]

Why no more views of the drive in through the beautiful desert scenery and surface artifacts. Happy new year from a very very wet Highlands of Scotland despite it being made for rain!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@philipdobson8941 Hi. Philip. It depends on the mine whether I show the outside or not. This one has too many artifacts to give away its location. Hope you stay dry. Happy New Year!👍🎆

[@jc9301]

The dynamite you came across looked pretty scarey with the sweat on it....

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it was not in the greatest shape. I wouldn't want to mess around with it too much. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@eddie9903]

Walking across those bridges at the beginning of this video😮 guys really take some chances! I know you guys are used to that kind of stuff but it makes me clench my teeth😅

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@eddie9903 That was a dangerous spot. It's all part of the fun. Thanks for watching, Eddie! See you in a couple of days. 😁

[@BruceErb-g1q]

Tom did the miners have to leave the mine for each blast?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bruce. I don't think they would have to necessarily leave the mine, but they would let it ventilate for a period of time after blasting to clear the nitro glycerin fumes, which caused terrible headaches. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@BruceErb-g1q]

@TomandJulieMineExploring thanks Tom😁

[@alprince4290]

I know you have been doing this for. a long time, but how do you determine BEFORE you go on the parts of the track where most of the floor below it missing that it is actually safe to do so?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Al. You have to use your best judgment in real time. The bottom line is that it is a dangerous hobby that we realize and accept before we ever go into a mine. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@alprince4290]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thank you Julie and Tom for all that you do for us! hope you are home warm and safe this Holiday season where ever that is, and not in some old, dank and dangerous mine..

[@hrbailey379xhd]

That mine looks like it was sketchy when it was being worked.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It probably was the way the skip track caved in. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@eddie9903]

What is a glycerin headache?😮

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Eddie. The nitro glycerin in dynamite can cause terrible headaches from breathing the fumes after a blast in the mine. They would ventilate the mine after blasting to remove the fumes. Merry Christmas!🎄

[@kennethdrebenstedt3943]

Was this mine on private property?

[@kennethdrebenstedt3943]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring The reason for the question is that it is surprising to see so many artifacts left in the mine. Enjoy your videos. Hope you have a great holiday.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it's rare to see so much these days. Thanks for watching. Happy Holidays to you!👍😊

[@kevinholland4156]

I'm glad Frank in Canada doesn't know about this place.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kevin. He would most likely get shot stealing things from this place. 👍😁

[@Jacques-l1x]

Miner's primary used air to run the drills and water was a second use Tom likes to think they ran water guns lol. Be safe my friends ❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jacques. The drills are pneumatically powered and also used water to cool the bit, keep the dust down, and provide lubrication for the drilling process. The drill bits have a hole running through them all the way to the tip where the water shoots out into the bore hole. Older bits without water holes were called widow makers because of the numerous health problems the miners endured from breathing in all the dust created by the drilling. You didn't really think that I thought they were using "water guns" did you? That's just silly. Thanks for the comment!👍

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[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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