Abandoned Treasure Hunt! Country Exploration.

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  • @LA-jf1zn
    @LA-jf1zn 3 роки тому +2

    Alex you are a 1,000% right we must embrace, listen and learn from our older generation. Their knowledge is priceless. 💛🌻

  • @aprilfool8329
    @aprilfool8329 3 роки тому +1

    Alex, you need to do one of these picking adventures live so we could all tell you which items to grab that we could buy from you. I am sure that I am not the only viewer who saw things I would have bought that you left behind. One of my favorite things in this video was the stained glass lamp shade which you mentioned but didn't take. These kind of videos never get old so keep them coming!

  • @GittanKitten
    @GittanKitten 3 роки тому +13

    That was a very old turquoise easy bake oven at 21:50 wow! How cool!

    • @michaelerickson1518
      @michaelerickson1518 3 роки тому +1

      Yes and with the original cake pans too

    • @river8760
      @river8760 3 роки тому

      I had that! I loved it. I wish I still had it actually ha ha it’s so cool compared to the new ones.

  • @gailjohnston6102
    @gailjohnston6102 3 роки тому +10

    Wish I lived in Canada. I would be in heaven on that ladies property. I noticed the furniture, really my style. Hope someone sees and rescues all those old vehicles. AWESOME.

  • @phangirlable
    @phangirlable 3 роки тому +3

    Yay, my favorite Bill comes along for the ride! And the old gentleman reminds me of my stepdad who is 90 as well. Still fit in body and mind.

  • @luanamcdonald1243
    @luanamcdonald1243 3 роки тому +7

    Easy Bake oven, Sears catologe and the glass bottle in the cabinet left behind treasures. Really if desiring things could get them to me all 3 of those would be on thier way.
    Have a great day!!

  • @nelliehedrick3147
    @nelliehedrick3147 3 роки тому +5

    I love the way you find beauty in old falling down buildings and dilapidated cars.....

  • @suefinger6085
    @suefinger6085 3 роки тому +17

    I'm so glad German Bill came with you. He added to the pick just by being there and to the drive in case of trouble, nice not to be alone. Beautiful day, fun adventure.

  • @LilithLLilith
    @LilithLLilith 3 роки тому +4

    Love Bill. The couple seemed lovely too. Would love to hear some stories from them.

  • @deniseminott8543
    @deniseminott8543 3 роки тому

    You are a true treasurer hunter. You are always touching stuff with your bare hands.. I love watching you and how you work so hard to provide for your family.

  • @jonibarger3147
    @jonibarger3147 3 роки тому +6

    My apartment is in an old school in Ft. Worth that was built in 1900. It was remodeled 20 years ago into apartments. Near down town in the arts district. I love old buildings and abandoned buildings. Thanks for sharing!! Enjoyed it.

  • @robincivis9501
    @robincivis9501 3 роки тому +29

    In your intro where you say . . ."never know what's going to happen." You got that right! Love it. That school house is very Andrew Wyeth looking!! So cool!!!

  • @AlextheComicHoarder
    @AlextheComicHoarder 3 роки тому +8

    Excellent video. You mentioned how important it is for that older generation to pass down their knowledge. Couldn’t agree more. It’s important for guys our age to have mentors in our hobbies too.

  • @MrBeav1018
    @MrBeav1018 3 роки тому +4

    i always like taking pics of old buildings . I love the Praries so much history

  • @carolguthmann6646
    @carolguthmann6646 3 роки тому +5

    Enjoyed the country scenery

  • @JeanStAubin-nl9uo
    @JeanStAubin-nl9uo 3 роки тому +11

    This was fun! I wonder why they would store old violins and guitars in an unheated shed. They could warp very easily. Please do an unboxing so we can see what you purchased in more detail. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @Valmtg
    @Valmtg 3 роки тому +11

    Great to see German Bill on the pick with you today. I hope that fuel line doesn't give you anymore trouble.

  • @kckazcoll1
    @kckazcoll1 3 роки тому +5

    I noticed the subtle change in the intro with Abigail in the replica of the first Mercedes instead of the Ghostbusters team. Thanks for this video, Alexander :)

    • @Karebear8765
      @Karebear8765 3 роки тому

      I'm just glad he didn't take out the car

  • @catty2chatty
    @catty2chatty 3 роки тому +18

    Such an adventure.
    My dad is almost 84 and after, collecting since he was young, he said it's time to get rid of stuff. He's been clearing the yard for the last couple of months and will eventually move onto the trailers and buildings.
    When you mentioned that this gentleman was 90 and who would know better of what cylinder would go on what vehicle, you were so right! One reason why it's better for my dad downsize now, rather than us kids deal with it later.
    People have been buying the old bicycles, of which he had many.

  • @thisoverstuffedhouse
    @thisoverstuffedhouse 3 роки тому +1

    There is something a little heart wrenching seeing such amazing old vehicles rusting away in the woods.
    I am always amazed at how much money those old Sears catalogs, especially the Christmas ones, sell for online!!

  • @vzeimen
    @vzeimen 3 роки тому

    It's always amazing to me that the owners of some of these types of places know exactly what they have and where it is even with 11 buildings full. When he's gone, people will just thing he was keeping so much junk. That will be you Alex in 60 years! We rode Honda 90s all over the Colorado mountains back when I was a kid. There was nowhere they couldn't go.

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters6331 3 роки тому +13

    Seeing all those old cars in the trees brought back memories of my childhood playing in the old cars abandoned in the trees on my grandmother's farm in Northern Wisconsin.

  • @maryscott_50
    @maryscott_50 3 роки тому +2

    These picks in the old barns, farms never disappoint! Thanks

  • @Wildevis
    @Wildevis 3 роки тому +1

    Aways fun watching, even the truck breaking down every now and then lol

  • @deenasmusicbox
    @deenasmusicbox 3 роки тому +51

    That was so interesting Alexander! Hi to German Bill, great of him to accompany you on your adventure, he seems to be a gentle soul and it's a great thing you do to think of him and include him. It's always a good idea to have an extra set of eyes as well. You sure did have an early start to your day!

  • @michellebressette2210
    @michellebressette2210 3 роки тому +25

    So cool, Alex! I thought of you yesterday when I went on my first real pick (at the tender age of 54!). Got to explore 4 sheds and a home built in 1930 FULL of "collected" pottery, clothing, and Christmas items. What wonderful adventures you've taken us on!

    • @sand3882
      @sand3882 3 роки тому +3

      Was it as fun as you hoped? I hope so! Here's to great deals. 👍

    • @twobluestripes
      @twobluestripes 3 роки тому +2

      Pottery sounds especially wonderful

  • @LauraLouise008
    @LauraLouise008 3 роки тому +8

    You are one brave soul, going into those old buildings off the road like that, you never know what is in them! Lots of treasures rescued!!

  • @nancymoss2854
    @nancymoss2854 3 роки тому +1

    The bottle you had on one the the house redo’s was a bottle for laundry starch. My mother in law would sprinkle the starch on the clothes put in the refrigerator. Then next day iron all the clothes. Just wanted you to know. Thanks Nancy

  • @lynnbittner5190
    @lynnbittner5190 3 роки тому +2

    Really interesting...thanks for taking us along :) What a lovely gentleman...wow 90 years old and knows where everything is....amazing!

  • @KathYoder5256
    @KathYoder5256 3 роки тому +22

    There was an old Easy Bake Oven like I have from the late 60's! We baked many treats on them when we were little! ❤️

    • @luanamcdonald1243
      @luanamcdonald1243 3 роки тому +3

      Yes! The color was brought me back! I begged for mine before getting one. Kind of was hoping he'd buy that so we could see it close up. Its the 1st one I've seen, funny how the memories of those little chocolate cakes came flooding back.

    • @KathYoder5256
      @KathYoder5256 3 роки тому +3

      @@luanamcdonald1243 I'm so glad my Dad saved mine! ❤️

    • @EmptyWoods
      @EmptyWoods 3 роки тому +4

      I saw that too. I was surprised he didn't grab it. Maybe there was damage. Way cool though.

    • @luanamcdonald1243
      @luanamcdonald1243 3 роки тому +3

      @@KathYoder5256 You are so lucky!
      It would be nice if he would get something like that...they are VERY wanted. Seems its just hot wheels and old cars he finds interesting.

    • @luanamcdonald1243
      @luanamcdonald1243 3 роки тому +2

      @@EmptyWoods from this vlog he didn't take a 2nd look. Same with Sears catalog...some things just don't seem to get his interest as much.

  • @ricoludovici2825
    @ricoludovici2825 3 роки тому +23

    I have admired your sense of fairness and respect for the owners of the treasures you collect. That and the fact that you obviously make a very nice living from your curiosity. But I must say, my esteem for you leapt by several large degrees due to the fact that you also can do provisional road repairs on your own vehicle. Especially with only the tools you keep in the glove box. MAJOR KUDOS!!

    • @sharonlamendola7421
      @sharonlamendola7421 3 роки тому +4

      He has learned a lot from Zoltar!

    • @ricoludovici2825
      @ricoludovici2825 3 роки тому +3

      @@sharonlamendola7421 But did he keep the tickets with the answers?

  • @SwirlingSoul
    @SwirlingSoul 3 роки тому +11

    LOVE the new truck, 🧡💛💚💙 it SOUNDS awesome as well and I am in love with the color. THIS particular green is not something you see very often. I hope you keep it, and put some "curiosity inc" elegant lettering on it somewhere. In the old style like the store has.
    LOVED this episode too!!!! This is absolutely why I *started* following your channel, and also why I KEEP coming back. Every now and then you do this wonderful "picking" and thank you for taking us along. I definitely can't do this myself and I very much LOVE snooping/hunting/searching in all kinds of boxes and shelves and places ... it's AWESOME and somehow EVERYTHING seems to have value. I know that's not the case, but all the furniture in there alone!

    • @jaenmartens5697
      @jaenmartens5697 3 роки тому

      Agree! Awesome colors. The dash is so beautiful too. Just wow.

  • @shelleypoole6415
    @shelleypoole6415 3 роки тому +1

    Loved playing Masterpiece as a child! That Easy-bake oven is early 1970s, my sister had the exact one, we loved it.

  • @lindamcnamara7803
    @lindamcnamara7803 3 роки тому

    Definitely one of my favorites when your out and about. It’s so nice to see the beautiful places and meet the people.

  • @fortysomethingbadgirls2173
    @fortysomethingbadgirls2173 3 роки тому

    Reminds me of the ventures my friend and me use to take . Old abandoned places. Miss that since she passed. Thank you for sharing this. Good memories.

  • @lynnmaupin-simpson1215
    @lynnmaupin-simpson1215 3 роки тому +1

    You are brave to drive that old truck on the freeways. Great adventure for you two. Great finds. Sort of bleak that old school out in the middle of ?.

  • @karid.4371
    @karid.4371 3 роки тому

    This is the type of video that made me fall in love with your channel in the first place. The adventures and projects have gotten bigger and more exciting, but I still really enjoy a simple adventure out with a friend picking thru some dusty old barns.. MY idea of a PERFECT day!!

  • @Zincchromeshema
    @Zincchromeshema 3 роки тому

    I love your adventurousness! And how cosmic was that to see you name in the old school!! You know how the universe loves to gives thumbs up to us☺

  • @ianfletcher2932
    @ianfletcher2932 3 роки тому +1

    hello from england alex, my name is ian and i love watching you and your family and i must say im green with envy. you are living my dream life. the trucks so perfect, im glad you purchased it because going forward its going to save you a lot of money, and boy what a classy truck. you struck gold with that purchase. love to you all xx

  • @chrisscinta1973
    @chrisscinta1973 3 роки тому +25

    You’re pretty brave with your truck Alex. I think I would’ve driven it around the town for a few days before I took it on a long trip. Good luck on your ride home!

    • @catty2chatty
      @catty2chatty 3 роки тому +4

      Like he says, "You never know what's going to happen."
      It's just adds to the adventure :)

  • @aileenrobinson7557
    @aileenrobinson7557 3 роки тому +2

    It was fun watching you in your video

  • @simonchai3040
    @simonchai3040 3 роки тому

    I love these abandoned places exploration.

  • @PK-bh1ww
    @PK-bh1ww 3 роки тому +15

    The great thing about those older vehicles is that to fix an issue all you need is pliers and a screwdriver. Cars now days need a computer to analyze and fix up is big bucks.. Things used to be built to last. I live in a house built in 1880 and its solid as a rock. My cousin lived in an old school house Here in the Midwest America it's common to see them around the countryside made into homes. .

    • @moonlitegirl72
      @moonlitegirl72 3 роки тому +7

      LOL my old school mechanic says all you need is a hammer and a bigger hammer

    • @sand3882
      @sand3882 3 роки тому +1

      @@moonlitegirl72 , love that!

    • @moonlitegirl72
      @moonlitegirl72 3 роки тому +1

      @@sand3882 👍

    • @sand3882
      @sand3882 3 роки тому +2

      My dad and his brother owned an old one room schoolhouse in the Midwest, and they sold it to a man who lived there for years until his health failed him.

  • @loro9385
    @loro9385 3 роки тому +5

    My grandmother was a cook for threshing teams. They went from farm to farm in the Dakotas.

  • @katielin2379
    @katielin2379 3 роки тому +31

    The outside of the second building was stunning in the grays of delapidation.

  • @l.mcallan7440
    @l.mcallan7440 3 роки тому

    Your new old truck is great! Love the colour!

  • @londonliz43
    @londonliz43 3 роки тому +8

    Alex the Urbexer! Love it! Start a new series : Abandon Edmonton, that would be cool! Nice old fella. I would love to hear his stories. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. Love your channel.

  • @jaenmartens5697
    @jaenmartens5697 3 роки тому +1

    I liked that tiny turquoise first kitchen. 3 and 4 yr olds love those.

  • @lindacarruthers3423
    @lindacarruthers3423 3 роки тому +2

    I am always astounded by the knowledge stored up in your head Alex . If there was such a thing as a degree in old stuff you’d pass with honours without needing to attend any courses . Thank you for the delightful amble in the countryside .

  • @tinac4970
    @tinac4970 3 роки тому

    That was fun to watch you find treasures! Thank you Alex for taking us along on your adventures.

  • @sherismith5242
    @sherismith5242 3 роки тому +3

    love going on your adventures with ya thanks for having us along. Alexander, you have a great laugh!

  • @patriciayoung3267
    @patriciayoung3267 3 роки тому +3

    Boy, that was a fun day. I love abandoned house videos too so this one had everything for me. Your pick was very cool, they had lots of things and Bill looked like he was having a pretty good time too.

  • @dgmills5351
    @dgmills5351 3 роки тому +9

    I thoroughly enjoy when you takes us along on a pick! Those Hondas were very nice! Same with the Buick hidden under the tarp!

  • @CathyMiller0711
    @CathyMiller0711 3 роки тому +2

    Very cool collection of vintage stuff. Good vlog.

  • @lj9524
    @lj9524 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed “German” Bill! Loved to see the abandoned schools or homesteads. Also the old FORD RANGER truck. Ford manufactured Rangers in St Paul, Minnesota until the assembly plant was closed in 2011.

  • @jeanthobaben
    @jeanthobaben 3 роки тому +1

    A lovely exploration of thew Great Plains.

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 3 роки тому +3

    Hello Bill Good friends Better than Money in the Bank 😁😁👍

  • @albertinadebeer4309
    @albertinadebeer4309 3 роки тому

    Real nice adventure..together with Bill.

  • @alicedupreez1072
    @alicedupreez1072 3 роки тому +4

    Love being a fly on the camera with Alexander

  • @handyman5455
    @handyman5455 3 роки тому +1

    I love your old ford truck. I had a 1978 F250 super cab with a 351 V8

  • @joseseijo7960
    @joseseijo7960 3 роки тому +3

    Masterpiece is the best board game ever. Not made any longer. Bought my used one years ago off of eBay. We still play it; reminds me of my childhood.

  • @jangrahame4891
    @jangrahame4891 3 роки тому

    What a great adventure! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @Funshine4u
    @Funshine4u 3 роки тому +2

    Oh I so would have bought that lovely old radio!!

  • @sherylbentley3724
    @sherylbentley3724 3 роки тому +1

    Looked like a fun day !! 🌴🍊🐊🌺😊👋

  • @suejeanheinz6809
    @suejeanheinz6809 3 роки тому

    I had to laugh when you announced your "sidekick" Bill and his willingness to accompany you on your adventure and wonder if he knew what he just might be in for as I'm a long-time Ford truck owner. My first truck was a Ford and I still drive a Ford F150 and I'm a great-grandmother. You won't find me driving a Dodge or a Chevy. I currently own a '08 F150 and a '01 F250 and I love them both.
    I've made more than a few roadside repairs during my travels in a multitude of States over the years.
    The worst challenge was a sticky throttle on my '77 F150 4x4 during my pregnancy. I had a LOONGG screwdriver so I could reach the carb to free up the throttle when it would stick wide open. Only happened a couple of times before it got fixed but it's a funny memory. I love the new truck!!

  • @donnashelley3939
    @donnashelley3939 3 роки тому

    Love the old 1924 car. Fascinating.

  • @marshahamann1446
    @marshahamann1446 3 роки тому +2

    Enjoyed this video🥰

  • @bryanslife7229
    @bryanslife7229 3 роки тому +2

    That truck is awesome Alexander 👍

  • @rodriguebelzile5729
    @rodriguebelzile5729 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome treasure hunt! 👍👍

  • @PeterStawicki
    @PeterStawicki 3 роки тому +17

    Alexander's knowledge of the general world is beyond amazing if the lights went out tomorrow and the electricity wasn't coming back on he would be the man that I would want to be with he would be able to figure out how to make the world work, granted with ancient devices but I take it

  • @curtainsup9
    @curtainsup9 3 роки тому

    it's amazing what people have stored in buildings!

  • @jackandpiper
    @jackandpiper 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the road trip😊

  • @samilt13
    @samilt13 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed going picking with you. So interesting. Thanks for taking me along.

  • @marioluigi164
    @marioluigi164 3 роки тому +3

    Patience is your greatest virtue

  • @Dan-zr5em
    @Dan-zr5em 3 роки тому +1

    Just fascinating.. what a beautiful landscape too

  • @SwedishEmpire1700
    @SwedishEmpire1700 3 роки тому

    Whole building gives off that "We all float down here" feeling

  • @donnytucker
    @donnytucker 3 роки тому +7

    22:58 I wanted that sears Christmas wish book haha. Especially if it's from the 80s. They're collectible.

  • @mdeysenroth
    @mdeysenroth 3 роки тому +1

    My landlord in Connecticut back in the 70's had a Star. His parents bought it new in the 20's. He knew it was a rare vehicle. It was his pride and joy!

  • @Cate7451
    @Cate7451 3 роки тому +2

    Fun trip.

  • @sandranokes7443
    @sandranokes7443 3 роки тому +1

    It's like several antique stores in a row. A love all those old wood dressers. It would be hard to leave some of that behind.

  • @sunnyskyez
    @sunnyskyez 3 роки тому

    Another great adventure with an abandoned school house thrown in for WOW factor!

  • @citizenengagement
    @citizenengagement 3 роки тому +1

    I thought that vintage easy bake oven at the back of one of the first buildings looked pretty cool!

  • @julied6322
    @julied6322 3 роки тому

    We used to have an old 70s era wood paneled station wagon that apparently had sludge in the tank. My husband had a box of fuel line filters he kept in the car for the times the one in the engine would get clogged and we'd sputter out in the middle of the freeway in Southern California. What an adventure. He'd get out, lift the hood, take out the clogged one, pop in the new one, and we'd be on our way. He used to carry a short straw with him to blow out the clogged one at first because the first couple of times he blew it out he didn't have a straw and got gas on his lips. Yuck! But when he saw how cheap the filters were he just bought a whole bunch. When he reached the last in the box he went through with the straw and blew them all out so they could be re-used.

  • @SuperSPatrick
    @SuperSPatrick 3 роки тому

    I would definitely go back. There is so much there!

  • @gubbie2u
    @gubbie2u 3 роки тому +1

    Alex - you passed by the Easy Bake Oven!! Waaaaa.....

  • @sharbean
    @sharbean 3 роки тому

    Always fun to see you on the road.

  • @amma3536
    @amma3536 3 роки тому +4

    Their buildings were so clean and neat.

  • @leeharbert1192
    @leeharbert1192 3 роки тому +1

    Omg I loved the old canister set

  • @sand3882
    @sand3882 3 роки тому +5

    The horse for either Johnny or Jane West was in a box you closed back up. And not just a Sears catalog...a Sears Wish Book!

    • @julied6322
      @julied6322 3 роки тому +1

      I noticed that too. Jane West's horse was named Blaze wasn't he? I found an articulated version of him for $15 at an antique barn here in our town so I grabbed it. Instead of Barbies my parents gave me a Jane West complete set for Christmas when I was 9 or so. I loved that set. We had many adventures in the woods behind my house. I'd build a doll sized campfire for her and set up pieces of wood for her to sit on by it. Amazing I never started a forest fire. Gosh the things some of us did as kids that could've killed us.

    • @sand3882
      @sand3882 3 роки тому

      @@julied6322 , Blaze does sound right. I think I had the horse saddle, bridle, rifle and scabbard, etc. Like you, I loved my Jane West. My best friend had both Jane and Johnny and we played for hours. Good memories. 🐎

  • @akerudawn
    @akerudawn 3 роки тому +6

    The Sears wishbooks are collectible. I'm looking for some from the 80s.

    • @AnJah
      @AnJah 3 роки тому +1

      I would have grabbed that so quickly, lol

  • @pattigsbh4392
    @pattigsbh4392 3 роки тому +1

    We love watching you go through old barns and places but we are loving the stuff you pass right over 😂😂 You are going for toys and oil cans and we are looking at the cream separator, old jars, wood working tools and I love old furniture. We are more practical than collectables. Most of the things I want would not be financially smart to get mailed to me. We want to take a trip with Uhaul😂 Thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @kathycash4419
    @kathycash4419 3 роки тому +4

    Well that was fun going on a picking with you. We got to go without the cob webs, spiders and critters! You got some cool stuff. Thanks for the ride along.

  • @Karmagirl29
    @Karmagirl29 3 роки тому +2

    everyone seems to like Masterpiece game ( 20:17 ) because it's amazin! it's both fun and educational. would be great way for the kids to learn more about art. The art is featured in The Art Institute of Chicago. might be fun trip to take with family after to play the game & get to know the art. I clapped when you rescued the game from the barn. brings back so many memories from my childhood.

  • @dombutler7685
    @dombutler7685 3 роки тому +1

    What an adventure! I like the way they kept the things, well except for the old car and truck outside, still they could be saved or just yard art.

  • @cynthiahofer2903
    @cynthiahofer2903 3 роки тому +2

    Fun ride!

  • @sandraghearing1842
    @sandraghearing1842 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the field trips. I'm pretty much homebound. I've been to my local antique shops. There are cool finds.

  • @grayciesmom5807
    @grayciesmom5807 3 роки тому +21

    Brave Alex....getting on the road in his "new" truck with potential issues!

    • @wildshadowstar
      @wildshadowstar 3 роки тому +3

      Sometimes you don’t find out if there are any issues with a used vehicle until you take it on a long-ish drive.

    • @markstevens1729
      @markstevens1729 3 роки тому +3

      @@wildshadowstar and why Alexander has the “founders series” AAA membership.

    • @josephcote6120
      @josephcote6120 3 роки тому

      The Shakedown Cruise.

  • @jaredwblack
    @jaredwblack 3 роки тому +23

    If he had panned the camera a little further to the right in the basement, we would have seen that the graffiti actually says "Alex Archbold duck, now, love from The Doctor (1969)."

    • @JeanKnits
      @JeanKnits 3 роки тому +6

      And Don't Blink!

    • @janeysiegrist5061
      @janeysiegrist5061 3 роки тому +1

      😆😆this is precious 💖

    • @greyeaglem
      @greyeaglem 3 роки тому +1

      Too bad it didn't say Hi Alex. That would have really been funny.

  • @sandyg3639
    @sandyg3639 3 роки тому

    That was fun looking at all the items. They had a lot of items. The old school house was really something. I guess you are right, you never know what you will find. Thank you.

  • @lindagarner1320
    @lindagarner1320 3 роки тому +3

    You showed the Williams piano in Madame Rac's house 2 days ago. Today the McLaughlin car. Both made in Oshawa. I know you have fans that would love if you and the family ever come this way for a meet up.🥰🎼🚙