This Man's ANTIQUE AG COLLECTION & GARDEN Connects Us With Our Farming Past - Ep. 113

[@g8rztubing]

The second half of my childhood was spent on this property, as Wayne is my stepfather. We were always working on something between school and athletic events. I had my hands in the construction of many of those buildings, some more than others as I've always helped a little bit whenever I've been able to visit. Hope everyone enjoys the travels through history this place provides!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Lovely sharing your moments there Roger. Wayne is a true gem.

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

How wonderful !!!! What a joy to be a part of such a rich and creative historical legacy !

[@katherinespencer2073]

There needs to be a cottage or camper spaces that can be rented out for short visits or to have people from around the world come & work for a few weeks in exchange for a place to stay. Myself, I'd love to weed or harvest in his gardens, or dust & polish the buildings. I am a carpenter but since retirement mostly gardening. Such infrastructure could be your next project at your old home.

[@franpie2264]

@@katherinespencer2073 I would be worried about things disappearing from the sheds. It seems to me that Wayne has everything in control for now.

[@nonoydennisgemarino1866]

I do super enjoy this trip back in time guys.. I love vintage and rare stuffs, my passion.. thanks

[@katherineb6102]

The man, himself, is a national treasure. His work is amazing.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

agreed

[@cherrynavarro1006]

What a hobby. What a passion. What a collection he got and so organized. Everything labeled like a museum in a garden. So knowledgeable of every piece he got. I wish him more visitors come to his garden.

[@summerrayneoakes]

He's just an all around incredible guy.

[@robertsawyers6535]

Awesome Awesome Awesome

[@blancadejesus9464]

So much nostalgia. What a lovely gentleman.

[@maryosullivan7910]

This man is such an absolute treasure. I never knew I had such an interest in bricks or butter churns until your visits with Wayne!

[@janebishop5885]

We lost a lot when people were encouraged to sell their land to move to cities to be packed like sardines while longing for the fresh air and real life on a farm. It may have been hard but it was healthier mentally and physically. Great video and admirable gentleman curator.

[@Milquetoast702]

Great editing and thanks Summer for giving Wayne a platform to show his collection and all the hard work that went into it.

[@mitzi605]

You always find the most beautiful places to visit.

[@susanpratt6344]

I remember that video. I immediately shared it with my four daughters. It struck such a cord with me. I can't wait to watch this one to learn more.....my mind staggers at the thought of all the tools farmers, ranchers, homesteaders thought up and handmade to do a specific job on their place and they are now laying around and nobody knows what they are all about.

[@thunder402]

This was amazing. Thanks for doing another visit Summer. I can listen to this man all day long talking about all his treasures. Thank you Mr Myers for teaching us all about the history of these old items. Oh, yes a return to the brick wall. Every corner or turn holds something different to take in. I was glued to the screen.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

So glad the video is meaningful to you.

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

What a wonderful man!! Wayne thank you for your passion and saving these wonderful collection!!

[@JoannaLouise200]

Such a beautiful collection of local agricultural equipment and ephemera! I don't know how things work in the US, but I hope one day that Wayne might get some sort of back-up from local government for all his immense curatorial work, the precision research, and the preserving, maintaining, housing/displaying of this important historical archive. It's dedicated people like him, steadily working away in the background, that keep such irreplaceable artefacts (a finite resource) from being lost forever.

[@Hapenparadise]

The last thing he needs is interference from gov!

[@2prettyfunnythings736]

So glad you had another visit with Wayne. I love wandering through his collections that are so artfully displayed and so beautifully restored and cared for. He and his property are a true treasure.

[@ellium1147]

Thank goodness for people like Wayne Myers who take time to preserve physical manifestations of the knowledge that otherwise might be lost completely. Thank you for making this video.Loved it!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

So pleased you can appreciate stories (and people) like this.

[@izby2652]

First lawn mower was invented in 1830's, but i've never seen that design. So interesting!

[@elsao1690]

Thank you, what a time capsule.

[@TheTez68]

So lovely please tell the gentleman thank you for sharing

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Just got off the phone with Wayne and he appreciates everyone's kind comments. He is really overjoyed.

[@patriciaaberth6664]

This place is serenity, so nice to see that his spirit has found a place here on earth to pass the time, we all need to create such places to provide us peace and enjoyment.

[@Hapenparadise]

Perfectly said❣️👍🏻🌻

[@michellewolf2659]

I love Wayne and his gardens and buildings and antiques. I miss him and Ithaca so much that these segments are so special and yet so hard to watch, because of the nostalgia and longing for place and people. I have to wait to be in a stronger mindset to watch this because I know it will make me cry 😂

[@lindamurns1245]

I remember your video, this place is DEFINITELY one of those treasures on this earth ! To him I say "thank you" !

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

Wow. I love the farming history he preserves. Its amazing. We got milk deliveries at my grandparents home in North Brookfield when I was a child, in the early 1990s- it was the last one locally. I still remember the glass bottles and the wooden milk box. Our milkman's name was 'Rick'. He drove an old-fashioned milk truck and had the milk deliveryman coveralls. Its a special memory of my childhood my brother & I cherish-we're the last generation of 20/30 year olds in our town to remember milk deliveries, since it went out of business when we were kids.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

It's in Spencer, New York.

[@LunovaLabs]

This is going to be someone’s ASMR dream. 1.5 hrs of a kind older man described antique farming tools. Love it

[@judymckerrow6720]

He sure is an ambitious collector 🌸💚🙃

[@elainereed4842]

I’m mid 60’s and remember some of the items as i grew up on a dairy farm. Loved the tour! Thanks for preserving our ancestors Tools!! Much appreciated!

[@katherinespencer2073]

I can watch this a hundred times. I assume that schools of all types esp. trades types & architectural or art & business related take students on day trips to help younger people see the ingenuity of old designs, simple materials, life sustaining tools which built the country. If not, WHY NOT?

[@judymckerrow6720]

My parents had an old corn sheller that I use to play with as a kid 60 plus years ago, cheap entertainment back in the day.🌸💚🙃

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Fond memories!

[@gafairbanks2434]

Same here, the animals needed to be fed and I stood in the barn (winter) and shelled huge amounts of corn whenever I visited Grandmother. I miss that sheller daily to this day! Sure wish they made useful items in this day and age.

[@TennisBlossom]

Wow! This would make a wonderful picture book!

[@judymckerrow6720]

My daughter and I collect old milk bottles from Golden Guernsey dairy, my husbands grandfather was one of the founders of Golden Guernsey dairy in Wisconsin.🌸💚🙃

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

I remember the first visit !!! Actually everytime , I work with bricks in the gardens I think of this sweet feller and his brick collection 💙 Such an honor to get to revisit his treasure trove of history thank you so much for taking us back with you !!!

[@mariahuff3507]

So many facets ,this equipment was used to grow and feed a large part of this country before the time of public utilities .I marvel at how many of the tools and equipment were constructed .thank you for the look into the past

[@angela86753]

Thank you for taking us back here. Wonderful to see

[@FlockFingerLakes]

You're most welcome. Glad you enjoy these types of tours. We do too.

[@iamjograd]

Wow a 2nd tour on this place. The amount of effort to have those things preserved was remarkable. Just how far people have become that a lot of those tools/items have long stood time

[@williammorrison5678]

Seems like a very nice and humble man that has put alot of hard work into his passion, and you did a great job showing it. Thanks.

[@blancadejesus9464]

What a beautiful and peaceful place ❤️

[@tedvandermale2597]

Wow. Another really awesome video. Well done! What an amazing man and fantastic collection. He has so much knowledge to share. Love the music ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dianakrueger4106]

This tour took me back to my grandparents farm outside of Elmira. There was a corn crib just like the one shown here. My favorite childhood trip was going to the Cooperstown farmers museum. Loved this tour. Thank you.

[@arlinejernigan]

This sweet man is amazing!!!

[@bretfurgason7615]

Love all the history and ingenuity. What a hard life, but probably with little complaints. I think all us spoiled need to go visit and try a few of these treasures out

[@aprilking591]

So true!!

[@gafairbanks2434]

My grandparents had many of these treasures & as a child I needed to know HOW EVERYTHING WORKED ! So glad I did. They used many of these items on the farm and to this day there is no foods cooked better than those on a woodstove ! I'm positive I have learned my work ethics from their love of life and work! Wasn't and eazzzzy life but so rewarding in every aspect. 💖 OH HOW I MISS THOSE TREASURED DAYS!

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

Looking back makes looking forward easier.

[@terrythomas2735]

This man is amazing. So much history in one man’s head and all of his tool. This was so interesting. Thank You ❣️

[@franpie2264]

I really enjoyed this tour of Wayne's place. A wonderful collection of old tools and STUFF. I loved it. The property was also beautiful and the flowers gorgeous. Thank you for the tour and a huge thank you to Wayne, a great bloke with a great imagination for Stuff.💙

[@rjaquaponics9266]

What a treasure! Built by brillient entrepreneurs, all viable tools of the era. A farmer's paradise!

[@Rustinpeacegardens]

Thank you for visiting again, just love this man and his collections. I hope someone carries on when he leaves this world. Amazing!

[@Linda-gi8pr]

The first video of this amazing garden is how I found your channel...and I was hooked. So happy to find another video of this GORGEOUS place !!!!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Glad you can enjoy a Part 2. There's still so much to see at Wayne's!

[@jsaysyay]

it's just so interesting seeing the wildly differing tools and such since people just thought up any odd idea and made it

[@iridaselini]

I remember watching the video from your first trip and absolutely adored his passion for history and his beautiful gardens. So glad you made it back! ❤️

[@FlockFingerLakes]

There's so much more to see there too. Have to do the tours in doses. :)

[@cavumine]

This is lovely! I was born south of this property in Elmira, and spent quite a few years between Horseheads and Ithaca. So many memories driving north, seeing the larch turning golden on the mountains. Thank you!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

You're most welcome. I'm glad it brings back good memories for you Paula.

[@hossuandrei9492]

I do the same thing in Romania because I love old objects, rocks and plants He has an exceptional collection and yard, congratulations🥰😍🤩🤯🤤💝💖💗🥇🏆🔝♾

[@april5666]

I love listening to this kind and knowledgeable man. He is a true treasure of former knowledge and is so patient and happy to explain and display his fount of knowledge to the world or to one interested person. :)

[@greatmarloes]

Nature AND history?! Perfect video for me, so stoked😁

[@gafairbanks2434]

I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS MAN ! PRESERVING the history is so important, impressive display, unique buildings, MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPING and informative notes of all , would love to visit but never leave. So much has been lost over time but I give my Grandmother gratitude for showing me most history of our area and my father for teaching me the conservation of land and animals apart of nature and their jobs in keeping the balance of all 🥰 Elders give us knowledge and we can benefit. Blessings for this amazing tour !

[@adelheidsnel5171]

My heart overfills with joy seeing this man collecting and caring for echo’s of the past. Never knew how John Deere came into play f.e. Thanks for sharing this man’s wonderful work. A legacy of it’s own.

[@aldas3831]

Cool! A travel in time!

[@mattbowman8465]

I'm so glad you guys came back here. First time I watched this channel was with that original video. It was completely different from the vlogs/gaming I usually watched on youtube. but it was so charming and so beautiful. This is what paradise looks like to me.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Glad that it strummed some heart stings and interest for you!

[@amyjones2490]

What a fascinating vlog! We have 1 of the old feed mills left in our area that still sells feed. All the rest have been bulldozed.

[@davidhatfield5714]

This man and his knowledge, in this place is very valuable! I watched first video and was so glad you went back. I was worried about his health, so glad he is still with us! I have so many questions. I hope the NY state archives knows about this man, his history and his work. It would be a crime if they (or some university) do not document all that he has to offer!

[@laurawilliams2790]

I learned so much from this video! My favorite was the bobsled information because in the song "Jingle Bells", one of the lines is, "Bells on bobsleds ring, making spirits bright." I never knew exactly what a bobsled was, what one looked like or what it was used for. I'll never again sing that line without remembering this. Thank you so much!

[@ivanromanh7547]

Very inspiring. Preserving the past for the future in a beautiful setting..

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

This video is as amazing as the one you did before. What a historian he is a man I would love to visit with.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

I hope you make it to his place one day!

[@lcostantino7931]

Great devotion to history. Thanks

[@sandragoerlich7134]

What a nice collection of farm equipment and nicely curated, thanks for sharing!!!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@louiseb5702]

What an amazing man, and incredible what he has built and collected. Thank you so much for doing a second video with him.

[@ceciliasalcedoelizondo7118]

Wow 🤩 what a beautiful property, buildings and antiques ☺️

[@pavana2810]

I’ll come back to this in sections. It’s pretty long. Thanks Wayne and Summer!

[@David-xh9cw]

Such a rare quality to be able to appreciate the importance of preserving the little, tangible things. I sincerely hope many people are learning from this guy :) Loved this.

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

This is so wonderful! Regarding that unidentified corn sheller, if I don't know the name of something I come up with the best description I can, do an internet search, and click on Images so I can see pictures. I've often found exact matches this way.

[@nancyfoote6506]

One good photo of it is a good start. There are ways to use the photo, upload to google using the camera icon and it will try and find similiar photos online. Tineye as well may help...

[@shirleyprescott1528]

This was a wonderful video! I enjoyed everything about it.... What a great sense of worth of the past.... Thank you for taking the time to past this knowledge on to others!

[@cindyburesh5540]

Very interesting, the guided tour made it much more informative. This is a man with a passion, hope his collection will stay intact and be maintained for many years.

[@aaronrdomanais]

love waking up to a flock video on my subs

[@BeccaNiederkrom1]

As an antique lover and homestead lover, this is so fantastic to watch. What a treasure!

[@MonoiLuv]

What an amazing record

[@kevineleven5610]

Thankyou for taking me through this slice of history invention and beauty .

[@ElizabethM824]

This was so interesting. Wayne is truly a treasure and his collection is so well organized and documented. Such a wealth of knowledge!

[@allonesame6467]

One day we will walk in fields of gold, harvest the wheat, and use the old wagons and mills as community once did. Till then, repositories hold our future in hopes that those life ways may live again, only if people have the vision and gumption to use their heads, hands, and hearts. Thank you!

[@Hapenparadise]

Beautifully said❣️

[@charlesdevier8203]

Thank you, Summer, for a wonderful tour. I grew up on a Mid-West farm in Missouri where these were the tools hanging around in our barns, many of which we used. What great memories. I'm almost 80 now and still have a few of these tools.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

So glad that it's brought back some fond memories for you. Thank you so much for sharing your story here. Have a blessed day.

[@bettysha3154]

One word. WOW!!!!!

[@chaotatca2003]

Very peaceful video, love his collection. :)

[@katherinespencer2073]

Wayne needs to be recondnized with some special awards for all of his work, his deep knowledge. There are all sorts of big money awards given to people who have accomplished something in their lives, even for those who haven't (think the Sussex couple). Someone familiar w. the state should promote this cause for him. Any money or recognition he receives will be put to good use on behalf of others.

[@Hapenparadise]

I imagine he loves it just as it is! His soul is what it’s about!

[@vaughanjones6839]

Ms Oakes, nothing has been done on KZbin as much your videos. The antique show should be on PBS.WELL DONE. All your videos are just great.I wish I could do my life over to do similar work as you and Saunder. Again. Weii Done.

[@StressRUs]

I lived in the Finger Lakes between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes 1976-1984, owning/restoring two early farmhouses (1841, 1843) while practicing psychiatry/medicine in Elmira/Horseheads and, then, Lodi/Willard, NY. I collected items similar to Mr. Myers and used them in my door gardens. I was active in the EAIA (Early American Industries Assn.) for a period and had barns and barn/house wright in my blood. I have always loved water powered mills, of which Western NY had many examples. I have always loved early American history and am appalled by the "Smart" phone and the vulgar "social media" it has birthed. America's best days are in the past. Thank you for this stroll down memory lane! Stress R Us

[@BlueAquatics]

Beautiful video! Id love to know the name of the last song, you put in the end

[@FlockFingerLakes]

"The Land That Time Forgot". Very appropriate for the video :)

[@BlueAquatics]

@@FlockFingerLakes it is! Thank you so much! Keep up the great content here :)

[@kevinpierwola4155]

WOW, awesome video and awesome to see how things were done in a time when electricity and fuel were not even available. So many questions have been answered just by watching this video and this great man. Thank you so much 💓

[@jthomasp8591]

Thanks

[@FlockFingerLakes]

thank you for the tip. Always appreciated.

[@katherinespencer2073]

I would love that little oven. As a senior living alone, concerned about the environmental impact of all of my choices & actions it has been many years since I used my big stove oven. I don't have a freezer, for same reason, so can't heat the big oven to bake all day for 6 months of baked goods or casseroles etc. My little bar fridge freezer allows few bags of frozen veggies only. Our electricity in NS is still mostly from dirty sources. Every unnecessary kw of power hurts our cause to leave a healthy world for future generations.

[@gafairbanks2434]

I SURE HOPE our new generations get the kick in spirit to bring back these treasures! Need a forge ,blacksmithing area and smarts to build what is truly needed. Stuff that stands the test of time!

[@GardenHappy]

Wow what a great video! You really captured the story and mood with your editing skills! You did him justice… nice video. 🧡❤️💜💙💚

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Thank you. Very pleased you think so.

[@trhroo]

Love this !!! Thanks for the journey !!

[@alccmena19880309]

beautiful song choice

[@greatmarloes]

My dream is to buy a property with history. It'd be my life project to pick the pieces back together and learn from the past. Some of the things in his collection show that less can be more, simple but sustainable and efficient. We humans tend to overdo things to the point it's more complicated and harmful too the planet. So I'd love to go back to basics and live a 'simple' life😁

[@FlockFingerLakes]

We love diving deeply into the past. Just found some books from the 1800s on the area and looking forward to dive into. A lot we can learn, if we take the time to do so. Thanks for your thoughtful comments and do wish your thoughts manifest themselves.

[@greatmarloes]

@@FlockFingerLakes How kind of you to say, thanks☺️ Have fun with those books!

[@rhodealexandre6583]

That was lovely. You guys are so lucky to meet some incredible people.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

We are so grateful to have such fine neighbors, friends, and acquaintances.

[@lyg9683]

thank you for this, please have more videos like this as it is so soul nuturing to watch

[@ummshams8954]

Magnificent! Thank you for highlighting & sharing these treasures.

[@sharonherrin]

Thank you for making and sharing this tour , The tool exhibits are meticulously created, the filming and mood of the filming I appreciated the most, unhurried and very creative, I also enjoyed the discussions, and the way history was shown with the faded colours and patina ❤😮

[@sandylee1717]

So many ingenious tools. Amazing‼️

[@nachig4754]

Thank you Guys for sharing, actually his video back in 2020, was one of my favorites, he is inspiring and I hope he is doing well.Blessings

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Awesome collection. Thank you for sharing.

[@utube2682]

Simply beautiful.

[@3404speed]

nicely documented and what a fantastic collection and curator. thanks for sharing!

[@sshaw4429]

Just wonderful.

[@nancysueleske7819]

Beautiful in many ways!

[@martibaker5443]

This was a thoughtful, informative and pleasant video. I just loved it.