Finding a Holy Grail Buried in the Ruins of an Abandoned Stone Bank Vault

Tom Askjem excavates a privy in the ghost town of Omemee, North Dakota.

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[RiverCityMiniatures]

This channel came up organically on my feed quite a few months back. Im not sure why, as I'd never heard of digging up old bottles before. Once i watched it, I've been hooked ever since.

I'm on the autism spectrum, and I've tried watching other channels with other people creating videos and I've found they give me what i would describe as almost an odd sort of anxiety. I'm not sure if it's because theres usually more than one person digging, then running up to the camera to show what they found. Too much movement and confusion perhaps. I'm happy they're excited about their new treasures, but there's just too much happening for me to enjoy anything about it.

I absolutely adore this channel, from showing the bottles with an explanation about the history, to showing them cleaned up in the credits. Keep doing what you're doing, and please dont change a thing.

[plauditecives]

I'm so impressed by the permission you obtain for your digs. But it's not surprising, as anyone watching your videos knows that you are a respectful and knowledgeable digger who always properly restores the sites you dig. Well done!

[maureenottinger-bbpy]

I’ve never seen you pull so many bottles with corks and stoppers! Great haul

[jasonthompson]

Do you have a video showing your own collection? Or what happens to the bottles once excavated? Such as cleaned up and displayed, or how you sell, donate, etc? Curious about the process, been enjoying the videos!

[fishnmar]

Absolutely intrigued by the liquor flasks with matching stoppers! Another fun dig to watch! Thank you!

[tamaranewman]

Why do I enjoy your videos so much!?!?! I think part of it is because it's like a treasure hunt, but it's relaxing cuz I don't have to do the digging... I can just sit back and watch! No dirt under my fingernails to scrub and no backache 😅

[NebrSoaper]

One of your videos came up in my feed about a month ago - never knew privvy digging was a thing until I watched it. I've gotten through all your previous uploads and enjoyed every one. I'm not a bottle collector (yet LOL) but I love the thrill of the find and the care you take with the editing, providing all that great info. So glad I found your channel, I will look forward to the next! :)

[randb]

Thank you Tom!
Always look forward to your finds!

[fireflyidaho]

Fun dig, thanks for bringing us along. I’m shocked at how dry the soil is!

[daviddarrall]

Remarkable finds. Well done, you deserve it 😊❤ UK.

[fiorenzaattanasio]

Tom you are the BEST. THANK YOU I LEARN ALOT FROM YOU…THANK YOU FOR KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE! Lots of love from Calgary Canada ❤🇨🇦

[mariasalsiri]

I have just recently discovered your channel and I am loving your videos. Looks like sooo much fun and exciting to see what you unearth. Do you ever swab the inside of the bottles just to see if you can tell what was inside even though they have been in the ground so long?

[marydilley]

Absolutely the best show on bottle digs. We learn so much with your thorough research you share! Thanks ! 💯

[detecting_with_matt]

Been following for a bit now. I never get tired of your awesome videos!

[deloradeabel]

WOW all these unknown bottles, good for you guys!

[ThatYarneyZebraStuff]

Thank you for the new upload. I am 'digging' your treasured history finds. Thank you for sharing the information that you know about about each bottle/piece unearthed. Keep doing what you do! I watch ever dig..
I am fascinated by what you uncover. You call the rarities The Holy Grail, another friend I watch dig from Scotland calls them Belters!

[monkeywentbananas]

Awesome finds! I believe all of the pharmaceutical bottles were thrown in the privy to hide the persons addiction to opiods!

[rbirkheimer]

Love watching! I would love to find some spots to go to. Thank You for all your hard work you do. God Bless.

[kapok]

Love it! Always enjoy your videos, Tom.

[iplantfreak]

Can you do a video where you describe how to identify bottle markings. Like how do you know that it’s a key mold? What does an applied top look like? I think it would help all of us appreciate some of the bottles that you’re finding and help us to learn faster.