Poison Bottle Tragedy & Adventures in the Wild West! - Stories from 100 Year Old Bottle Dump Finds

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  • @brightpurpleviking
    @brightpurpleviking 3 роки тому +87

    😂😂🤣😂😂 Alex cracks me up...”I’ve got a round bottom...”. “Alex you can’t say that”

    • @pattyk1962
      @pattyk1962 3 роки тому +12

      So funny! Alex you can say that 🤣🤣

    • @tinas.4478
      @tinas.4478 3 роки тому +3

      Me too😂

    • @QuestForDetails
      @QuestForDetails 3 роки тому +1

      😂🤣

    • @lauracollier5384
      @lauracollier5384 3 роки тому +4

      LOL!!! I was laughing so hard at this that it made the kids come running to find out what was so funny!!! I heard Mom say it had a round bottom and then Alex said what I was thinking and them Mom said my next thought. Thanks Ladies for making my afternoon with a little comic relief even if it wasn't really intended!

  • @ToxicGRaver
    @ToxicGRaver 3 роки тому +32

    Did not expect the "I've got a round bottom" I literally spit my drink out laughing.

    • @wenwren
      @wenwren 3 роки тому +4

      Sooo Funny! Gail: Alex!!

  • @rileylaurie4740
    @rileylaurie4740 3 роки тому +28

    I have to tell you that I was a bit down tonight but Alex's "Round bottom" remark had me rollicking in laughter. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us and for lifting my mood : )

    • @johnnabuzby6103
      @johnnabuzby6103 2 роки тому +1

      Alex is so cheeky [pun intended] isn't she? I laughed at her "I've got a round bottom" comment too. I'm glad Alex cheered your mood. I get down in the dumps too. I'm an empty-nester these days.

  • @Caitidid2
    @Caitidid2 3 роки тому +19

    Oh Alex!!! You made me laugh, with your round bottom comment and your cogmagedon.... I love your quick wit!! You both make my day! ❤

  • @vintagedazzle
    @vintagedazzle 3 роки тому +7

    I remember some old commercials, "Where's YOUR brown bottle of Lysol?" I have some in my cabinet as we speak! But not in a brown glass bottle. It's a spray can. Great vid as always!

  • @susiepoulter4548
    @susiepoulter4548 3 роки тому +28

    I love the fact you go out of your way to entertain us, you put "together" factual information which captures our imagination. Thank you for a great video.😊🥰

  • @curtiscalcaterra8890
    @curtiscalcaterra8890 3 роки тому +20

    Wow! All the way to Deadwood and back Steeped in mystery and tragedy till his self inflicted demise- all the makings for a made for T.V. movie!!

  • @susannegalligan8600
    @susannegalligan8600 3 роки тому +19

    Your history added so much to this video. Beautiful. Sad, but beautiful.

  • @Katseye102
    @Katseye102 3 роки тому +1

    Bloopers at the end are priceless! Just shows how human you are!! ❤️❤️

  • @dawnyockey1475
    @dawnyockey1475 3 роки тому +12

    Pyrex is also extremely difficult to break when dropped as well!
    I know! I accidentally dropped a Pyrex bread pan down the basement steps! It bounced, but didn’t have even a chip in it!

  • @lynnerodgers4461
    @lynnerodgers4461 3 роки тому +8

    Somewhere in my basement I still have my daughter's pyrex bottles, lol. She was born in 1989. Wonderful video!

  • @ALayne08
    @ALayne08 3 роки тому +18

    When I was a child, my grandmother washed me with Lysol and hot water because I had a very bad case impetigo bacteria. Odd thing to use but it killed the bacteria and I was well in three days. She was born in 1898 so she was really from another era with different beliefs in products. I would never put that on my skin knowing what I do now, but at the time I must have been six, maybe seven.

    • @lisaaab
      @lisaaab 3 роки тому +4

      When I was a child I got poison ivy on my face. My mom put Clorox on it. She was born in 1929.

    • @johnnabuzby6103
      @johnnabuzby6103 2 роки тому +1

      These references remind me of the Windex scenes in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Apparently the older Greeks thought Windex was the end-all and cure-all to top all others.

    • @fishinwidow35
      @fishinwidow35 Рік тому +2

      I stepped on a rusty nail when I was little and my father had me soak my foot in Lysol and warm water a few times a day for a week.

  • @mrbarbelbarbello2332
    @mrbarbelbarbello2332 3 роки тому +6

    Didn't realise that the world of pharmacy was so ridden with intrigue and despair. I'll remember that next time I'm in 'Boots'. Would electrolysis clean the cogs ? The video is worth it for the clip of those bubbles alone. Thank you for making it.

  • @aallen8783
    @aallen8783 3 роки тому +1

    Imagine in 100 yrs someone looking through a dump and finding our beads and jewelry etc and getting so excited and amazed over it even though it's such simple things to us.

  • @amandabell8827
    @amandabell8827 3 роки тому +9

    Wow Ladies, what a wonderful variation of finds! I had no idea that terracotta pipe bowls were so rare, I have removed mine from the grandchildren's reach 😀. I have both 'Venos' and 'Lysol' bottles in my collection, I don't think I will look at them in the same way in future! Great video 😃 x

  • @dianaflegal4495
    @dianaflegal4495 3 роки тому +1

    Alex, you made me snort giggle when you said, I’ve got a round bottom!
    So many awesome bottles at this dump!

  • @robbybobby6483
    @robbybobby6483 3 роки тому +9

    Benbow's was a dog medicine. For distemper and worms. That Veno's is a great find. I love cures. Alex that poison is off the charts. Gail you found such amazing beads. That clock parts are steampunk heaven. Baby bottle Pyrex with the measurements? Great video you two!

  • @tabbyhoards
    @tabbyhoards 3 роки тому +5

    Did you notice the N is back to front on that poison bottle! Brilliant info!

  • @juliegale3863
    @juliegale3863 3 роки тому +7

    I remember being given Virol as a child. Yes it was sweet and we liked it.

  • @diannmcdonald4949
    @diannmcdonald4949 3 роки тому +4

    Another informative video ladies. Had a great chuckle when Alex declared she too had a round bottom. It is ok Mom for her say that. Lol! What is life if you can’t have a little bit of fun.

  • @madisonmoriarty1465
    @madisonmoriarty1465 3 роки тому +1

    The beads always make me so excited!! You two are absolutely amazing

  • @eringemini7091
    @eringemini7091 3 роки тому +12

    Aloha Gail & Alex! That local dump is a gold mine of little treasures! I will never look at Lysol the same way, wow! Great video!

  • @Northern5tar
    @Northern5tar 3 роки тому +9

    That figurine with the braids would have been really pretty. Seriously love the indignant expression on her face. Too bad it's broken. We'll never know if she had a round bottom as well.

  • @freespirit1636
    @freespirit1636 3 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love you ladies. From the first video, that I started watching because I thought it was something else, to this one. However, I sometimes get frustrated. So many times you leave random items behind and I am screaming...BUT I COULD HAVE USED THAT!!!! As a crafter, you endless knowledge and bravery to try new things have made you my new heroines.
    In this video, I have to admit that you left me shaking my head and not at just items you left behind. Pyrex and lysol are everyday household products in the US. I wasn't surprised to find the pyrex was a baby bottle, but I did think it was a salad dressing bottle. Similar are used to mix oil, vinegar, and seasonings here in the states. Now the lysol history was quit a shock, but the product itself was not. Even before the pandemic, lysol (or some generic version of it) is a must have in almost every house here as well.
    Thank you ladies for all you do and keep up the good work.

  • @eavesdroppin1
    @eavesdroppin1 2 роки тому +1

    A rubbish dump - my favorite! The range of wonderful things you have found. Thanks for the history of that amazing little Lysol bottle and for dragging me along!

  • @lindapeterson2684
    @lindapeterson2684 3 роки тому +1

    amazing how “like new” the bottles look....after being in the ground for over 70 to 100 years...beautiful finds.....and love the info about them....bravo...🤗

  • @bigkeg9173
    @bigkeg9173 3 роки тому +10

    Always makes me happy to see a new video from NML 😊

  • @martinherbert9649
    @martinherbert9649 3 роки тому +10

    Janet and myself like the content of your channel you never produce dull material.

  • @sisD
    @sisD 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Loved the tiny stopper. The History of a bottle changes everything! Thank you for all the information too. Stay safe. 🦋

  • @northernflicker6590
    @northernflicker6590 3 роки тому +3

    Could the curved German coin be a love ❤️ token? Love the stories that come with the finds. This history geek from Oregon loves to watch the fabulous things you share with us. Thanks for your dedication, creativity and enthusiasm.

  • @jacklisiecki2389
    @jacklisiecki2389 3 роки тому +2

    An old bottle gold mine. Lots of interesting things. Nice cat closeup. :>) Thank you for all the historical background on the bottles - much appreciated. The background puts everything into context. Cool video as always.

  • @rockreader4298
    @rockreader4298 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Ladies, for another entertaining and informative video. You never disappoint us awaiting to see what's next. Gail makes me smile when she finds a delightful item. She makes a sort of feline-ish sound, like a purr, but if the treasure is damaged, the sound goes from a purr to something akin to a puppy whimper. Very unique reaction and solely Gail's. : )

  • @sofloadventurers1123
    @sofloadventurers1123 2 роки тому

    "Ive got a round bottom" The way she says you cant say that is hilarious hahaha i love your videos!!

  • @tommy69693
    @tommy69693 3 роки тому +6

    Oh the Adams bottle is stunning

  • @iansuehooper7542
    @iansuehooper7542 3 роки тому +1

    So good to see you guys out and about again. Excellent bottle finds and very interesting histories associated with them. Loved the segments of the ducks and sunset. The blooper commentary at the end of the video was hilarious! More please in future vids. Sue and Ian, Australia

  • @darrennorth6255
    @darrennorth6255 3 роки тому +8

    Some great bottles in that place .

  • @superbellabeau
    @superbellabeau 3 роки тому +3

    It's cogmageddon! Lol Love all your finds and history stories! 😄💗

  • @jesusgirl2837
    @jesusgirl2837 3 роки тому +1

    I love your videos. I am a fellow treasure hunter. I watch your videos in the evenings and find them not only interesting and informative, but relaxing. Love your voices and the music you've chosen. Blessings ♡

  • @rosemarietsutsumi1029
    @rosemarietsutsumi1029 3 роки тому +1

    Always looking forward to your videos and the history behind your finds.🇺🇸

  • @ALayne08
    @ALayne08 3 роки тому +2

    I love the sunset or sunrise with the wind swept tree limbs, just beautiful.

  • @MiniatureMadnessofcherylg2696
    @MiniatureMadnessofcherylg2696 3 роки тому +4

    I am from South Dakota, USA and Deadwood is one of my favorite places in the state. So cool to hear of a UK connection with the 'Wild West.' Love your videos, you always find the neatest stuff! Thank you for sharing!

  • @susangarayar9442
    @susangarayar9442 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings to you both, husband was so happy to enjoy this week's video. I was delighted watching him enjoy your finds. But I must say he LOVES the photography and music, and your HELLOOOOS to your audience as well. It's fun watching the joy you bring to him watching you. He loves the music and photography as well. As for me, well I'm enthralled with it all. When there is a story read that accompanies the find, even better. Can you remember when you were very young having a story read to you, and you would hang on every word. Thank you for the interesting stories. Beautiful finds.

  • @puvagirl03
    @puvagirl03 3 роки тому +1

    I love the happiness, excitement, and wonder you both have and show. It cheers me up just to watch you. And boy I need a little cheer in my life. I have been watching several of your videos everyday and it always cheers me up! What a beautiful relationship you have between you it is amazing! I'm hooked

  • @aleta5873
    @aleta5873 3 роки тому +6

    I enjoy the small glass bottles and the little 'jug' w/o a handle...

  • @user-ry3kx2mk5u
    @user-ry3kx2mk5u 3 місяці тому

    I just love to watch you and your mom find different things and how much you and your mom enjoy it. I love your accent. You are so pretty and so funny.

  • @mimimitch327
    @mimimitch327 3 роки тому +2

    Yaaaay! My girls are on!!!!

  • @christyjuhasz2504
    @christyjuhasz2504 3 роки тому +1

    You never fail to come up with new and exciting videos. The poison bottle and veno’’s history were really interesting . What happened to your finger Alex... I noticed the bandage last week too. Also loved the green glass finds as well as the beads and the Weasleys car lol

  • @diggingnashvegas
    @diggingnashvegas 3 роки тому +1

    Listening and watching you gals put a smile on my face this morning, relaxing and informative , always a pleasure

  • @suebt8794
    @suebt8794 3 роки тому +5

    We find lots of bottles but no stoppers!! Grrr I'd kill for a Gartons glass stopper!

  • @solanisomeni
    @solanisomeni Рік тому

    It is so wonderful to "go back in time" and re-watch your older mud-larking/tip-scratching adventures. Seeing you when you're finding things for the first time and being able to follow along in your happiness when finding those items. I love to watch the both of you and the mother/daughter bond you have with each other. ❤
    Taking a break from working in the garden and when going through various UA-cam videos, decided to watch a few of your older uploads yet again.

  • @dianeriegel839
    @dianeriegel839 3 роки тому +1

    I love the metal bow that your mum found, turn the bow upside down and make a necklace with that !! Beautiful things hanging from your it, just an idea 💡

  • @michellehalliwell1355
    @michellehalliwell1355 3 роки тому +4

    Lovely informative video you both take a lot of time to get lots of information to share with us welldone both of you xx

  • @dbayerle1
    @dbayerle1 3 роки тому +1

    Always an adventure with you. Thank you! Promise of spring ahead.

  • @debbie5765
    @debbie5765 3 роки тому +6

    So fun to hear the connection to Deadwood, a town I have visited. Great & informative video ! 🇺🇸❤️🌵

  • @charlotte0069
    @charlotte0069 3 роки тому +2

    😂 love the out take. Seriously, such an interesting history lesson and amazingly beautiful treasures found. Much dedication involved, thank you😊

  • @rosannamccarthy677
    @rosannamccarthy677 3 роки тому +4

    Absolutely love your videos, particularly enjoyed this one!

  • @alisonlyons4691
    @alisonlyons4691 3 роки тому +3

    Hi girls, thank you for yet another great video. Loved the bottle history, so interesting. What a great place for treasure hunting. I will also be very excited when you turn up a whole terracotta pipe !!! Take care both of you lol Ali

  • @hannahdickens8256
    @hannahdickens8256 2 роки тому

    Literally laughed out loud with Alex’s comment about her bottom 😂 thanks for the laugh

  • @kristymcnett5746
    @kristymcnett5746 3 роки тому +1

    Another great, entertaining video. I could watch you two all day.

  • @melonybennett3814
    @melonybennett3814 3 роки тому +1

    Rennet was also used to make a milk pudding called Junket. We often had it as children and I recall my mother using rennet from a similar bottle to the one you found. I used to love it. When I was a child, I was delighted to find that Enid Blyton had written a story entitled 'Junket through the Window'.

  • @kathisease9924
    @kathisease9924 3 роки тому +4

    Fascinating finds and information. Thanks for sharing and stay safe:)

  • @tommy69693
    @tommy69693 3 роки тому +3

    I used to get malt extract as a child, I loved it!!

  • @alanalynk8067
    @alanalynk8067 3 роки тому +6

    I love all the history. On a road trip in 2011, I went through Deadwood so this was extra interesting to me. What beautiful bottles you found!

  • @Victoria_VO
    @Victoria_VO 3 роки тому +3

    I live 15 minutes from Parsippany, and pass through the town every day to get to work!

  • @mirkatu3249
    @mirkatu3249 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for taking the time to research these items, their histories are tragic and intriguing. 😺🧡

  • @alisavogt2892
    @alisavogt2892 3 роки тому +1

    I just love watching your wonderful videos! The excitement of finding the items and then the history that you uncover is really great. Not to mention the beautiful scenery that you share with us!! 💜

  • @janicehayes5059
    @janicehayes5059 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful to see and hear you both! Thank-you for today’s adventure and video❣️❣️The history if your finds is always so interesting Tu for taking the time to clean and lookup each important find! Enjoy your week be safe laugh and keep loving and supporting one another and me Cheers blessings ☀️😎🐶🐶❌⭕️🇨🇦

  • @staceyrowell6211
    @staceyrowell6211 3 роки тому +17

    You could use the car as a Harry Potter Christmas ornament. It looks so much like the Ford Anglia!

    • @coriesamson33
      @coriesamson33 3 роки тому

      I thought the same thing!

    • @tonycox5625
      @tonycox5625 3 роки тому

      It's a Fiat 1500 and looks nothing at all like an Anglia 105E, although Matchbox did make one of those as well.😊

  • @madlenmeyer4765
    @madlenmeyer4765 3 роки тому +12

    Me, a german: How does a 5 Pfennig got there ? Lol. The walking stick is actually a good explaination for it's form/curving. That reminds me of my grandpas ones. They had some badges from holiday occasions on it. Just collector stuff.

    • @debshaw680
      @debshaw680 3 роки тому +2

      Or a farmer from Germany lived there or got the coin on a trip there. They were commonly thrown into crop fields as good luck charms. I follow some German metal detectorists. The bend could mean it was a love token. Lord of ways it could be there.

    • @madlenmeyer4765
      @madlenmeyer4765 3 роки тому +1

      @@debshaw680 Uh. That's a nice Story as well!

    • @tinas.4478
      @tinas.4478 3 роки тому +2

      I ask myself the same question🤔.. 😂

    • @madlenmeyer4765
      @madlenmeyer4765 3 роки тому +2

      @@tinas.4478 The GB-GER-history is pretty long...there are some connections...but yeah..I still courious about it.

  • @myrabell4738
    @myrabell4738 3 роки тому +1

    Hi ladies so much enjoy your videos you both are amazing thank you 😊 ❤ much love from Oregon USA

  • @kanamichelle7404
    @kanamichelle7404 3 роки тому +4

    That is so sad about the Lysol. I have spray Lysol for disinfecting. I can’t imagine someone using it internally in ANY way.😬

  • @maureenfitzgerald1895
    @maureenfitzgerald1895 3 роки тому +4

    What a wonderful episode - this was amazing all in all. I must say, the music you use is so very very perfect. Can’t wait for next Sunday

  • @nilo70
    @nilo70 3 роки тому +1

    Another wonderful adventure !
    You ladies never disappoint

  • @w33lal
    @w33lal 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video ladies stunning bottles and fantastic researching Gail xx

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much☮️🇨🇦

  • @bernadettestapleton2016
    @bernadettestapleton2016 3 роки тому +4

    Great video & history. Such a lot of tragedy in such a beautiful bottle. Thank you.

  • @izabelabhering7041
    @izabelabhering7041 3 роки тому +2

    Very interesting information! It is terrible to think that “Veno” could get by as a professor of medicine. Great job uncovering the history behind Lysol disinfectant!

  • @sandywebsdale8247
    @sandywebsdale8247 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, so much intresting information from the past, from two differen't bottles.

  • @darrennorth6255
    @darrennorth6255 3 роки тому +2

    Some brilliant finds there girls that car can be restored brilliant. XX take care Alex and Gail.

  • @margaritanaranjo8539
    @margaritanaranjo8539 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you again for the history on the bottles and things you find. I wish you luck on finding the terra cota pipe, may it be a whole one. 😊💕

  • @richardserridge2767
    @richardserridge2767 3 роки тому +3

    I love the look of dumps like this! Always nice to see your new videos!

  • @roxiepoe9586
    @roxiepoe9586 3 роки тому +2

    Your research is so delightful an addition to your work. Thank you.

  • @shannonkoeller8378
    @shannonkoeller8378 3 роки тому +1

    Love the new bottles, glad you found so many new ones.

  • @helensmith2839
    @helensmith2839 3 роки тому +3

    Always interesting history, Thank You again for sharing, even your round bottom.

  • @marciajohnson6767
    @marciajohnson6767 Рік тому

    Love your finds, and so enjoyed the ducks and sheep and soothing music. Always a joy to watch! Thanks so much 🙏 💓 😊

  • @dinahjackson8146
    @dinahjackson8146 3 роки тому +1

    THANK God, girl's, I never hear of Lysol being used for death anymore... THANK you ! I learn new things ALL the time... Very, very interesting ! OLD NOTTS LADY, USA

  • @carolyoung3793
    @carolyoung3793 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing finds and very interesting history I could watch all day xx

  • @joclothier5536
    @joclothier5536 3 роки тому +4

    It didn’t look like a bidet to me. More like a red bead.!!!!!! Love as always,from Wolverhampton in The West Midlands. Happy Easter.xxxxxxxx

  • @dalriadaskillen
    @dalriadaskillen 3 роки тому +3

    You’re getting closer and closer to that terracotta pipe bowl. :)

  • @corinneone
    @corinneone 3 роки тому +1

    You two are so refreshing and fun thank you for taking us along on your journeys. Alex, you make me laugh so much. And it only makes it more funny bc your mom reprimands you. I cracked up when you said “I have a round bottom “ believe me after this Pandemic we ALL have round bottoms. Be safe take care Thank you both again for sharing your discoveries and doing the in-depth research. I respect that. We all do.

  • @daniellekulp6597
    @daniellekulp6597 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video! Thank you.

  • @pjdemario1328
    @pjdemario1328 3 роки тому +3

    Very interesting stories to go along with your finds!

  • @carolynchatham6338
    @carolynchatham6338 3 роки тому +1

    You do so much investigation into your finds. Again your photos are beautiful

  • @creativeartlady
    @creativeartlady 3 роки тому +2

    That splanish will get you every time 🤪🤣

  • @lindakoester8799
    @lindakoester8799 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings Ladies. I enjoy watching your UTube and as a mother who misses her 30 year old newly married daughter - I think it is brilliant that you as a mother - daughter team enjoy mudlarking and such together.
    My thought is that you could fill the test tubes with bead finds and sell them. You could seal them with decorative wax seals. If the test tube is small enough you could wrap decorative cord on the top and use additional cord for a “tube” necklace filled with beads. Love your show! Love your music choices. Peace ✌️ from Sugar Land Texas USA ❤️🙏🦋

  • @mickaelwilliams6129
    @mickaelwilliams6129 3 роки тому +3

    thank you...you ladies bring some beauty into my life.

  • @stanlindert6332
    @stanlindert6332 3 роки тому +2

    My favorite chill out channel,

  • @alkirby3690
    @alkirby3690 3 роки тому

    Hmm... round bottom confessions and the Splanish foo..... where else could you find such wonderful content? 🥰 Great bottles, ladies, very cool! Cheers!

  • @lorrydodge5917
    @lorrydodge5917 3 роки тому +1

    I like the elegant and tasteful music in the background ,and some great finds...

  • @scottishmudlarking
    @scottishmudlarking 3 роки тому +1

    Loved the history section you put together! Great finds, especially the beads :) Ohh to have a dump close to home... what a dream that would be!