Wow, man that's an interesting vid! Thanks so much. ❤ Regarding the munitions... wondering if there's some kind of short course on being able to recognise when something is no longer a potential danger! Unexploded claymores, mortar rounds and cluster bombs, etc. what a collection! Assuming the explosive has been removed, what do they do with that? When I worked in the Solomon Islands the locals would extract the explosive and use it for fishing. The most common bombie you show is the BLU-26... a mass of steel ball bearings embedded in a aluminum alloy, the outside of which has these curved "flutes". They're there to make it spin after release and so arm the fuse inside. Often the outside of the bombie and its flutes have corroded away, and what remains looks like a bumpy ball of ball bearings. The ones you say look like grenades are also cluster munitions, a different model... you've shown them in other vids (the "bombie cafe") in more original condition, when they have their "fan" and yellow plastic coating attached. Cheers mate, stay safe!! 😊
There was stuff everywhere in the Solomans a d PNG. The trees in Solomans were loaded with shrapnell as my mate with his sawmill found out. Bushyboy Oz
Cool - I was underwhelmed when visiting, regrettably I only visited one site - the first site you showed. I feel happy to have visited the site you recommended.
I saw the shapped bomby in the ladies shed on a Ukraine vid they said it was a cluster munition. Another interesting video, need to get Time Team on the job for the archeology. All the best.
It's always fascinating to see the Plain of Jar Sites . I guess there are all sorts of theories for what they were used for. Do think that thousands of years ago , they were used for funeral urns. Just a thought ? Todd, that was a great tour with your friends. Harriet and I enjoying watching how the iron artisans in Phonsavan make spoons , chopsticks etc. And , Yes, we agree with Mina, Brown Eyed Girl is our favorite travel song. Hope you guys doing well. All the best. Jim and Harriet 💘💗
Can you imagine the hopelessness the Lao people felt, suffering the indiscriminate bombing of the US government. The jars must have represented refuge during the hellish time on earth during the war.
The more I see of those jars, the more intrigued I become. They really are impressive and beautifully made. Loved the fact that nature has taken over and smashed the jar, growing from a small seed within the jar itself! So sad that there is evidence of the war even in these amazing historic sites. I am so impressed that the spoon making village is thriving, making a living from the very things that were sent to destroy Laos and its people. Waving two fingers at those who dropped all that ordinance on them. Oh I am sorry, I mentioned the "you know what" which is supposed to be SECRET! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless 😀❤🙏
Hi Todd,,dang! I'd love to check that site out,,the number and unusual shapes. Very nice village. Must have gotten a buy on blue paint 😂😅. Just a speck of the things humanity has invented to execute millions. The invention cycle never ceases,,,so there is always somewhere that has a fresh supply of trinket making material. The sheer tonnage of shit dumped on Lao is still painful to ponder. I believe that's the 1st time I ever saw my niece having a moment. Shes probably just tired out. Wonder how many miles she walked and ran that day. Glad you all had fun Todd. Ttyl,,,Marlon
my 85 yr old mom say they make "laow hyee" & sip from those jars. jars laying down on ground say were tipped over. crush rocks (cement) formed the jars. they didn't have guns. top brass & soldiers sip from the jars & go to battle to take the town or defend. ponsavan used to be call muang malaan (laan mean run), maung khoun use to be call muang baat (#8 in lao). can you & nee nee show how "laow hyee" is made some milky color alcohol. hope that can solve the mystery. thanks
That was a large area of stone pots. Then the village of unexploded rounds/ammunition/ bomb ordinance. Bouncing Betty's and 81mm mortar shells (football). Very dangerous things to mess with, and they melt down to make things. Stay safe never underestimate what could happen. Not toys. 😮😮😮😮
A follow up on the 3 former Lao citizens who won $1.3 billion U.S. jackpot recently, there's a story today from Associated Press. At least one is Iu Mien. Didn't you and Nee Nee go around Laos looking for this ethnic group? AP story: "A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US" April 30th 2024 Yahoo News via AP
Hey, Todd! I'm looking at the UNESCO page and they say that the Jars in the area you're in were from 1240 to 660 BC. What I find the most interesting is that they are said to have been transported from a quarry eight kilometers from the site. Another mystery as to why they were transported in the first place. That endeavor alone would be monumental to say the least. I agree with you on the best pick of the Plain of Jar Sties. They were THE BEST! Thanks again for the wonderful black and white photos and as always, E 23 is down the road and I look forward to E 24. Cheers, Todd!
Am thinking many elephants we're used to help move them. Laos and send to be The Land of a Million Elephants. Still a crazy distance for stones so big!
Warning my friend - playing with UXB is madness - unless you are trained in handling these objects - please do not handle - kids watch and copy - result BOOM
Maybe the jars site was the early manufacturing plants for Bongs and hence this is where the terminology of getting stoned came from...Either that or somebody had the strangest tea pot collection
Wow, man that's an interesting vid! Thanks so much. ❤ Regarding the munitions... wondering if there's some kind of short course on being able to recognise when something is no longer a potential danger! Unexploded claymores, mortar rounds and cluster bombs, etc. what a collection! Assuming the explosive has been removed, what do they do with that? When I worked in the Solomon Islands the locals would extract the explosive and use it for fishing. The most common bombie you show is the BLU-26... a mass of steel ball bearings embedded in a aluminum alloy, the outside of which has these curved "flutes". They're there to make it spin after release and so arm the fuse inside. Often the outside of the bombie and its flutes have corroded away, and what remains looks like a bumpy ball of ball bearings. The ones you say look like grenades are also cluster munitions, a different model... you've shown them in other vids (the "bombie cafe") in more original condition, when they have their "fan" and yellow plastic coating attached. Cheers mate, stay safe!! 😊
There was stuff everywhere in the Solomans a d PNG. The trees in Solomans were loaded with shrapnell as my mate with his sawmill found out. Bushyboy Oz
How good were those couple of days? Such wonderful memories, and every time I see Mina, my heart smiles. Thank you so much for the memories. ❤
🤗🙏🏼!
Great video, loved it, especially those black and white photos. Thank you.
Have a great day.
The upper receiver of the M16A1 brought back memories of Granada. The first weapon I used during Granada.
I was on That site in beginning of December 2023.
Cool - I was underwhelmed when visiting, regrettably I only visited one site - the first site you showed. I feel happy to have visited the site you recommended.
todd for next year you need to show them a proper outback hat to keep flys away
Once a jolly swagman……….
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Good one! Thanks. Next stop 'FOR RIEL."
We love NiL! 🎉
got a little nervous when you started with the claymores..
Amazing! Never seen anything like these jar sites, makes you wonder about its origins and function. Be safe in future travels, Todd, Neenee and Mina!
Thanks Walt 👍
I saw the shapped bomby in the ladies shed on a Ukraine vid they said it was a cluster munition. Another interesting video, need to get Time Team on the job for the archeology. All the best.
It's always fascinating to see the Plain of Jar Sites . I guess there are all sorts of theories for what they were used for. Do think that thousands of years ago , they were used for funeral urns. Just a thought ? Todd, that was a great tour with your friends. Harriet and I enjoying watching how the iron artisans in Phonsavan make spoons , chopsticks etc.
And , Yes, we agree with Mina, Brown Eyed Girl is our favorite travel song. Hope you guys doing well. All the best. Jim and Harriet
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Real mystery of what was stored in them, why they are in these locations and even how they were made.
I was exactly the same place . The family’s very friendly and offered me some local alcoholic drinks 🍸
Back in the days people were Giant those jars were thire cup Of Beer some say bodys were put in It the jars .
Can you imagine the hopelessness the Lao people felt, suffering the indiscriminate bombing of the US government. The jars must have represented refuge during the hellish time on earth during the war.
The more I see of those jars, the more intrigued I become. They really are impressive and beautifully made. Loved the fact that nature has taken over and smashed the jar, growing from a small seed within the jar itself! So sad that there is evidence of the war even in these amazing historic sites. I am so impressed that the spoon making village is thriving, making a living from the very things that were sent to destroy Laos and its people. Waving two fingers at those who dropped all that ordinance on them. Oh I am sorry, I mentioned the "you know what" which is supposed to be SECRET! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless 😀❤🙏
Hahahaha 😆 Yes be careful of the "Secret" police mate 😝
some sicentists may can try to find som trace what been inside them, Mayby. Thanks for bringing us again :-)
The Bomb craters surprised me .. must have being so terrifying especially for the young children
Massive explosions to move that much earth 😐
Just started shift and a video appears 🎉 how good is that 👍
Working FIFO has few exciting moments, but you help it pass by with your great content
Nice shirt, Go Ducks!!!
Thank you 👍🙂
Hi :-) looks great on you :-)
Hi Todd,,dang! I'd love to check that site out,,the number and unusual shapes. Very nice village. Must have gotten a buy on blue paint 😂😅. Just a speck of the things humanity has invented to execute millions. The invention cycle never ceases,,,so there is always somewhere that has a fresh supply of trinket making material. The sheer tonnage of shit dumped on Lao is still painful to ponder. I believe that's the 1st time I ever saw my niece having a moment. Shes probably just tired out. Wonder how many miles she walked and ran that day. Glad you all had fun Todd. Ttyl,,,Marlon
could be they were making gunpowder with the jars. storing the urine takes a long time. making saltpeter or ammonia nitrate, potassium nitrate
Great video .
It's always fun watching your daughter Mina. She is very socialize and has a great personality.
The Hmong head gear looks the part, couldn't be worse wearing one compared to wearing an Aussie swagman's finest corked akubra. 🤠🍾😂🤣
Thanks!
Thanks Ott
Was that Claymore mines 22:06?
For riel have left Cambodia because it to hot
Hahaha crazy heat!
Yeah, 41 degrees. We needed to visit family and take care of some things in Australia, and we thought, why not do it in the hottest time of the year.
my 85 yr old mom say they make "laow hyee" & sip from those jars. jars laying down on ground say were tipped over. crush rocks (cement) formed the jars. they didn't have guns. top brass & soldiers sip from the jars & go to battle to take the town or defend. ponsavan used to be call muang malaan (laan mean run), maung khoun use to be call muang baat (#8 in lao). can you & nee nee show how "laow hyee" is made some milky color alcohol. hope that can solve the mystery. thanks
That was a large area of stone pots. Then the village of unexploded rounds/ammunition/ bomb ordinance. Bouncing Betty's and 81mm mortar shells (football). Very dangerous things to mess with, and they melt down to make things. Stay safe never underestimate what could happen. Not toys. 😮😮😮😮
Definetly doing this next year ol mate. So close but yet so far as we were off the beaten track on our way to getting lost at Long Tieng.
You would've passed through this village to turn onto the Long Tieng road mate 👌😆
@@NowinLao Well we most likely did as the tar ran out on the trip.
@@pookeyhutchison7838 the tar runs out on every trip 😝
A follow up on the 3 former Lao citizens who won $1.3 billion U.S. jackpot recently, there's a story today from Associated Press. At least one is Iu Mien. Didn't you and Nee Nee go around Laos looking for this ethnic group? AP story: "A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US" April 30th 2024 Yahoo News via AP
Them probably made beer in them.
Hey, Todd! I'm looking at the UNESCO page and they say that the Jars in the area you're in were from 1240 to 660 BC. What I find the most interesting is that they are said to have been transported from a quarry eight kilometers from the site. Another mystery as to why they were transported in the first place. That endeavor alone would be monumental to say the least. I agree with you on the best pick of the Plain of Jar Sties. They were THE BEST! Thanks again for the wonderful black and white photos and as always, E 23 is down the road and I look forward to E 24. Cheers, Todd!
Am thinking many elephants we're used to help move them. Laos and send to be The Land of a Million Elephants. Still a crazy distance for stones so big!
Warning my friend - playing with UXB is madness - unless you are trained in handling these objects - please do not handle - kids watch and copy - result BOOM
Is the bomb or grenade still active in the museum?
Maybe the jars site was the early manufacturing plants for Bongs and hence this is where the terminology of getting stoned came from...Either that or somebody had the strangest tea pot collection
The extraordinary thing is.. these weren't the bongs. They were the cones! PARTY CONES! 😝