VLOG 63 | Metal Detector Repair, 5K and Preparing for Winter

[@davidpotwin1691]

Thant you for letting us be a part of your life ! We will be praying for you and just thank you

[@elle45789]

It feels strange to have a connection with someone you've never met, but I've watched you for all of your years being here. You and your beautiful wife Rebecca, Bentley growing so fast, you maturing as a man (and stopped cussing on video lol, thank you) and a wonderful host of bringing us beautiful Vermont mountains and the secrets they hold. I pray for you and wish all of you the best this winter. And know that anything we hear from you is music to our ears! Your fan base cares Brad. And will stand by you.

[@thealgonquin5822]

Glad to hear you're getting better, even if slowly. Stay strong.

[@Janer-52]

Ah, Brad it is SOO good to see you up and around again. I always enjoy your vlogs. Rebecca and Bentley! How much he has grown (as all children seem to do...) I'm amazed you even began the run, but what a great way to show us how much you have improved. I've also enjoyed your "throwback" videos. May you continue to heal.

[@Lakemichigangirl]

Loved watching your son running with all the enthusiasm of children his age, glad you are doing better.

[@rondathiesen9317]

Praying that you keep getting stronger Brad, and they can get to the bottom of what you have and treat it. Keep getting stronger. Bently is growing up so fast. I remember when Becca was pregnant with him. Such a lovely family. Take care n God Bless you n your family.👍😘

[@johnmcclure4688]

Always a pleasure. Keep healing. Those treasures won't leap out of the ground for you but they will patiently await your return. Go get em.

[@KidDig]

Brad. Watching this video reminded me of a quote "whether you think you CAN or you think you CAN`T... you're right". Seeing you overcome shows the power of CAN! Pulling for you, KB

[@lynnesmith5680]

Good job on the run/walk. Really enjoy the family vids! One day at a time, you will get there. Tc !

[@lili8367]

Brad, I think you're doing well at keeping us subscribers interested and watching. I think you have a great and supportive family, and that alone is enjoyable to see. As a homeowner, there is always something to get done, so you will always be busy, goodness knows I know that! I hope you are able to recover, and know that we will be here for you, regardless. Best wishes!

[@tmontero8492]

Enjoyed watching you and your family together. Your little guy is such a character -- I'd like to hear his thoughts about your joint adventures. Kids have such a unique outlook on many things that we take for granted. Maybe an interview? Glad to see you up and around. Keep your vlogs coming, Brad! Best wishes for your recovery!

[@Traladigs]

And loved how Eddie was waiting at the finish line, cheering you on!❤️

[@donaldphelps536]

Good video Brad. It is nice to see your family and you together in the 5 K, I ran one early last summer with my son and his family. At 75 it is getting a bit harder than it used to be. Praying for your healing and continued detecting success. It is awesome to see the early history, we don’t have that here, our area wasn’t settled until the late 1800s.

[@Garden366]

That was great fun and it’s so good to see you again! Hang in there and don’t overdo it. Just know we’re praying for your complete recovery.

[@johngmcd3]

I love your metal detecting videos, but it's nice to get to see some of your more personal side of life. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@janettetippetts7942]

That was fun. Thanks for sharing it with us. And of course Garfield would think he's a super hero. lol Oh, and RIP Eddie's Garrett Detector...

[@Jay-kk2rd]

Keep it up Brad. Some ideas; give us a tour of your finds, visit a museum to show us fine examples of some of the things youve found to give context to the items, talk a little about life in rural New England during the 1700’s, visit a blacksmith, cooper, whatever (maybe visit Sturbridge Village) to show how some of the tools you have found were used back in the day. I grew up in Templeton, MA, on the common, and have always been intrigued - imagining daily life in that area in 1700 and even 1800’s.

[@maryouellette3181]

Glad to see you doing better Brad. Did they ever decide what you had? You are in our prayers. Your little boy is such a cutie. Take care of yourself.❤

[@Ctkare4k9]

Loved seeing this,Brad! I’m praying for a winter of healing and restored strength for you!❤️

[@Rogueaviation]

It's good to see you. Looks like you're doing better. I'm glad to see it. Thanks for another beautifully shot vlog.

[@roberthess3939]

Loved seeing you and your family at the race. Looks like you all had a great time! Keep getting well! Best, 😀

[@joanneachildoftheking4199]

I’m glad you were healthy enough to race with your family. Might have set you back some but take care and keep healing. We will watch whatever you create for us!

[@DG8RS]

It's good to just see you out and about man. I truly feel just being out of the house will help you recover even faster. Just watching this gave me the itch to dust off my Equinox 900 and do a little digging this weekend. It's been 4 months since I fired it up. Stay on the mend for us!

[@mandybrown7758]

Sending healing vibes your way, glad to hear your feeling better some, happy to see your happy loving family stay strong Brad 💪🏽

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Happy to see you doing an update. Thanks for sharing your day and the race was great fun,your son is pretty special and of course your biggest fan ❤❤...get well. We love your adventures ❤👏👏👏🙏

[@karenjones7111]

Glad you're feeling a little better. Love your blogs. ✌️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@nettesusan]

I have been going thru similar symptoms, the jolting up my neck, now down my back/legs. The doctors tried to find out what was poisoning me. Muscle loss was a big issue. Statins caused my body’s muscle damage. Almost 2 years now, I am getting stronger and so will you. Prayers for healing. The extra deck wood, how about making some bird houses? We love you and your videos.

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

Oh my gosh 😂you remind me of hubby with saving everything. Gotta love it, glad you doing better

[@Carolbearce]

Very impressive that you participated in the 5k with your family. Hoping you have more and more good days!

[@connielipp8648]

I loved this video Brad!... Don't roll your eyes; but I still remember the town tree lighting ceremony that you shared with us 2-3 yrs ago. You have the best town.. beautiful deck.. lots of hard work went into that. Neat family walk/run.. Til next week : )

[@Traladigs]

You look like you are well on your way to recovery! We’ll all keep watching, I’m sure, so hang in there!

[@chuckjenkins4348]

It’s all good Brad! I enjoy watching what ever you got to post. It’s always insightful..

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

Wow! Bentley can really get moving when he puts his mind to it! I like the capes. I had to explain today to my future son-in-law what a fatty penny is. Makes me look smart even though I got it off of videos like yours. Even if you think your vlogs are not that interesting they keep all of us in touch. That's the main thing. Congrats on your accomplishment that is also creating lasting memories and impressions for Bentley! Hang in there! Prayers for you!

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Brad for the update on how things are going there in Vermont !

[@lesmobley6490]

God's Speed Brad . Look forward to seeing you back in the mountains.

[@davidy7418]

It’s good to see you back! I diligently watch every week. I hope you’re not burning treated deck wood. Those nasty preservative chemicals are best not released in your immediate living environment. Treated wood is best taken to the landfill.

[@wgrillojr]

I'm having health problems right now too. It's reassuring to hear you are getting better and having the same tired gross feelings with some ok days between. It gives me hope that I'll make it through.

[@jonathanfloming1045]

I'm glad you are gaining ground Brad...Healing is definitely a process...prayers🙏🏽

[@CarlCrabtree-i1b]

So true about keeping produce boxes, and I never sell anything. Thank you for keeping the videos coming. Take care.

[@sandylee9564]

You have coped very well with this major change to your life. Hang in there and stay positive whenever possible. A few sad depressing times is ok but only in a limited time. I'm wishing you well.

[@jesselee3621]

Good job Brad! Glad you're on the mends and great music 🎶 too!

[@gillianwalker4766]

Enjoyed the Friday Video Brad! You're very good at narration, and explaining processes! I rather liked your dissection of Eddie's detector! Good job completing the annual super hero run! Your son is a great support! Your videos are always entertaining!

[@zworm2]

Eddie and Jolly Ranchers stash... Makes good sense. In time of need and when bananas are out of season- Reach for the Jolly Rancher! Your son is shooting up, long legs eating up the road! Keep improving.

[@debrajohnson1982]

So happy to see you out and about! Good wishes and prayers go with you ❤

[@BMW7series251]

Very well done Brad. Great to see you improving. Cheers. John. UK.

[@DiggingTimesPast]

That was a really good video, I really enjoyed it. Felt like I hung out with you for a day and we did all sorts of things. Thanks!

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

Brad that was terrific, I too am a keeper of boxes, where else do you put all the paraphernalia that comes with them? lol. Good to see you out and about. Please don’t worry about blog content we are all just happy to see what you’re up to. ❤

[@bquinn3191]

Thanks for sharing your life with us! I'm praying you will have a full recovery and for your doctors to find out what's causing this.

[@bigkahuna6277]

Brad, to clean the spring inside the battery box in that situation, I take a pencil or dowel and fold and tape a piece of sandpaper to the end. Twisting it gets off whatever gunk is there. Glad you are progressing to feeling better. Thanks for the Vlog.

[@Dalesoil1]

I'm so glad to see you are having good days and hopefully you'll be ready to be back detecting by spring‼️ May I suggest that you let people know in your videos that if they enjoy watching them that they give you a thumbs UP when they warch it. I see 961 views and only 398 Thumbs up when I watched it.

[@dangold1998]

Keep on pushing, you will get back to where you need to be! Thank you sir!!

[@glennolson7921]

It's great to see you out and about!! Looking forward to your next vlog.

[@kittywood4243]

Glad to hear that your health is improving. Always enjoyed your channel.

[@michellerevis4955]

Praying you feel well soon. Thank you for all you do

[@melissam9064]

So nice to see you doing better Brad, praise God for that! Wishing you and your wonderful family a very Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas season. God Bless and keep you all in His care.

[@cclyon]

Looking and sounding better. Good to see you up and about.

[@AndrexT]

That was good video. Nice to see the family and also Eddie. Well done on the 5K.

[@elisabethcole2571]

So sorry you're still not feeling 100%! I met you at Digstock NC in 2022 and we were both at BONE in April 2024. So sorry to say this is such a good reminder that we should never take good health as a given. I really hope you're 100% soon!!! ❤

[@thenogoodniks8673]

Glad to see you are having a few better days. A good friend of mine had Lyme about ten years ago. His journey was similar to what you describe. He did eventually fully recover so I hope your path keeps improving day to day. Cheers.

[@hardthunder9913]

Enjoyed it. Looking forward to next time !!!

[@bradleyleben7785]

When you’re sick some days, it’s hard to even get out of the bed. But, you did good getting out and do the race.. The part I really appreciated about this video was the tour through my hometown of Bennington, Vermont. It has changed a lot in 50 years.. but the character is still there. I seen you passed by the old school where my mother and my sister graduated from. My brother went to the new school the first year it was open and graduated there at the end of the year. My cousin and I used to walk around the school to find dropped change so that we could buy a candy bar while we walked a mile home. We would stop in the store on the corner of Main and Safford St. to buy our goodies. he would always buy candy, I however, would buy the gigantic pickle he had in a jar on the counter. A huge pickle for a nickel..🤣 I love the videos, Brad. I always look forward to them every week.❤

[@jmorin2270]

I can relate man I’ve been nauseous and dizzy for over a week man idk what it is but it’s definitely slowing things down. Look it as a break away

[@trishharrison3618]

Good morning Brad hope you are feeling better it's good to see you out with your family don't over do it, can't wait for the next video stay safe out there and lots of love and prayers to you and your family from West Virginia 🙏❤️🙂

[@joeylandry4933]

One trick I use for leaky batteries in electric devices is to mix a table spoon of baking powder in a small glass of water and stir it up good, then use a old toothbrush to clean out the battery compartment thoroughly and then dry it off with paper towels. The baking soda water will neutralize any acid in your compartment. I’ve saved several flashlights and a battery operated radio from the dumpster with this method.

[@marktaylor7941]

Good to see you're on the mend, Brad! Hey, maybe you could do a musical show this winter. You know, with you playing your guitar or recording a new composition, etc. I've always loved the background music you've written for your videos!

[@catmanx]

Keep fighting, I spent 7 years home bound from a failed back surgery. I walk with a cane but can horn hunt again in huge mountains outside of Yellowstone. Not as strong as I was, but ANY day on the mtn is better than home bound in catastrophic pain. Unfortunately, but good for you! You are doing much better than my Sister in law. Good Luck.

[@davidhansen9338]

Brad you and your family are in our prayers! About 2 years ago you mentioned getting in to flint knapping. I recomended that you look up Phil Harding of the UK. He is a world expert on flint and maybe you could do this on your better days. Be well brother!

[@RickRahrig]

Good to see at least you have come this far. Hope you continue.

[@jeffreywoita408]

Personally, I'd love to see videos on restoring various relics and how to display them. Hope you're feeling great soon!

[@bethcorey6022]

I’m glad you are feeling better Brad, your symptoms sound like me, Fibromyalgia and myofacial (sp) pain syndrome, life is a challenge ❤❤

[@angiefisher2780]

Thanks for sharing! Praying for your recovery.

[@markdurfee7319]

Glad to see you're feeling better Brad!

[@alicemaraglia2661]

So enjoyed your videos. Praying for your recovery. Have a safe holiday season.

[@loispolley3580]

Great to see you. Hang in there and God Bless your channel

[@deucerider430]

Brad, it’s great to see you steadily improving! The fact that you (and your family) entered, AND COMPLETED! , the run makes you a champ in my book, regardless of your finish time! Keep on keepin’ on! 👍🏼 A neighbor, from Upstate NY (Adirondacks)

[@DigginIt-MarkH]

Awesomeness Brad, glad to see your out and about. We All Care about you and what your up to. Even if its not detecting. You're truly a positive light for the hobby, and many of us aspire to be like you, and your channels content. Keep up the good works bro...... Always in my prayers.......

[@alanwbelcher]

Best wishes on your recovery. Hope to see you out in the woods again soon.

[@1898time]

I enjoyed watching your posting see you next week.

[@LoriZabielski]

Glad you are feeling better and can enjoy doing things again. When you mention your symptoms it sounds like what we women face in menopause. It really sucks when you body is messed up.

[@brandibrooks9076]

We just love spending time with you Brad! ❤🎉 don’t worry and get well. Praying for you always.

[@YvonnePerry]

Great to see you getting stronger! A suggestion for content: tell/show us more about your musical skills. ❤

[@alienallen2983]

That was fun THANK YOU 👍🙏>>>💚

[@vickieduvall-o8c]

Happy to see you getting around better. If you are feeling up to it, I could watch you do leather work one or two times this winter. I saw on another channel a guy make a lash pin pointer combo sheath. Look forward to whatever you have on your channel. Stay healthy!!

[@aqueoussilkllc9654]

Take care of yourself! Great to see you up and around!

[@IndianaMint]

Much love from Indiana. Found an 1908 $2.50 indian the other day. Its authentic!!!

[@granvillewooster7673]

My prayers go out for you my brother thank you so very much for all your great videos I really hope that you and your family have a wonderful weekend 👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@Phantom_Garage]

I'm very pleased to see you're looking so much better! I think all of your fans will agree we all feel that way. Looking forward to all your winter blogs and next year's detecting vids. Take care of yourself and take it easy this winter.

[@kayeeiland4167]

Wishing you and your family good health , peace , prosperity and much joy !!

[@bendjohans3863]

good to see you are slowly better again ... greetings from bavaria :)

[@patriciatatich3014]

What fun…enjoyable vid…mixing it up for the winter in anticipation of spring…it’s how we get thru winter in the North Country⛄️❄️⛄️

[@KathysTube]

Congratulations on finishing the 5K 😎👍

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Glad you are feeling a little better!

[@sharonedwards4668]

Keeping you in my prayers, Brad. Love your town - nice neighborhoods and Main Street! Good people too!

[@WayneTheSeine]

What an awesome little town and culture. Beautiful. I hope your recovery continues and wish you and your family the very best. Happy early Thanksgiving!

[@GMMD]

Thank you so much!

[@WayneTheSeine]

@@GMMD You have brought me so much enjoyment that is the least I could do.

[@robertterrell3065]

Dude! You seem better :) Seeing you walking in the race, well that's improvement imho. Keep posting...and walking... :) I believe we'll see you swinging your detector soon!

[@rikspector]

Brad, Thank you for this somewhat spontaneous vlog. I know it's a result of your illness(Have they discovered the cause yet?), There's something to be said for this randomness, it's real life not edited much:) Your son is awesome, he's grown so much, and your wife such a great partner. Eddie is a real hoot! Until next time, good health. Rik Spector

[@gordonmccreadie2008]

Brad,be careful burning treated timber,it can contain arsenic or other dangerous chemicals.i know of people here in the past that died from doing so.the fumes are highly toxic.you may know that,just love you and your channel mate.❤❤❤

[@karlriley1314]

If the batteries have leaked and the springs have acid on them you can clean, neutralize the acid, with it by using baking soda mixed in water and using a Q-Tip to wipe it clean. An old ARMY thing for leaky batteries.

[@nahannilove]

So much care in this vlog… you are radiating all that your friends and family feel for you. Pure joy to witness it ❤ thanks for bringing us along and we are all in your corner Brad.🎉🎉

[@Lucillelf]

Good to see you! Keep on keeping on!