I Found Something Priceless At A Rummage SALE
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That was a tough one Cody. Glad that your GranDad touched your heart in the way that he did. It's ok to choke up when you think of him. It's a sign of serious respect. He had a great hand in making you who you are.
Had me choke up too 🥲
Well said
Seeing you pause and for a moment you were taken back in time to when you were a boy with your granddad was so powerful! I have felt that exact same feeling when I’ve held my grandfathers block planes or other woodworking tools. It truly is magical!
His eyes welling up too. This is why I love youtube and love certain creators. It's the passion and feeling some of them share with the audience. Something you just don't get on regular TV... thanks for sharing.
It's amazing how something so simple can cause such strong nostalgia. Another reason I really enjoy his content
Funnel moment!!
The last pause when you were talking about being transported back to the days you had with your grandfather made my eyes a bit misty, I wont lie. You won't have more days on earth with him, but the memories and ideals he instilled in you are carried on. These same values and ideas are passed on like a small carrot of wisdom in each of your videos. His memory and his legacy lives on through your actions and in the minds of all those who watch your content. Thank you for sharing your generational wisdom, it is greatly appreciated.
I've been a casual watcher of your videos for a good minute now and I've always found your dedication and fascination with U.S forestry equipment and it's history entertaining and a great way to learn some new things I'd never have learned otherwise.
But this video was something else. My dad died when I was 14, really before I could've appreciated and understood what a father meant to me, but I always remember his desire to teach me and show me the things he knew (specifically about electronics and how they worked). It's a big reason why I love technology/science and strive to learn anything and everything I can as I've grown older.
So just hearing you genuinely reminisce about the memories you had of your grandad teaching you what he knew, simply through a copper funnel with some felt in it, was incredibly touching.
I hope you keep up the amazing work.
For years my grandfather taught me little lessons just like the "copper funnel".
It helped fuel my connection with him then and even now, years after his passing. The smell of automobile paint and greased smudged rags still remind me of him.
RIP to all the men of our lives who built us drop by drop through our own "copper funnels"
Last part of this had me a little choked up, Cody... I could see the memories just flooding back in your face and mannerism. It was beautiful and reminds me of the same experiences I have thinking of my dad.
My wife has a PhD. I work a professional job. My sons are incredibly intelligent. My grandfathers were tradesmen. They had many “PhDs” of practical knowledge. It isn’t enough to just be book smart. A man who is well rounded is both learned and handy.
I got emotional when you were honoring your grandad’s memory by teaching us something. That’s what I try to do for my sons.
Thanks for sharing.
Sure brought a tear to my eye. I was a shadow to my great grandfather. He was a mill wright on an island in the pacific in the 50's. They build everything from scratch including custom machines.
When you paused looking at the funnel - i knew exactly how you felt. He taught me so much and I'm trying to recreate the tools and such I remember using.
If you make YT videos about your progress, I would follow it. Let me know if you do
My grandpa showed me a lot but we bonded the most when we’d go fishing, he showed me all the knots, what baits and lures to use when Trying to catch specific fish. So anytime I’m setting up my rod and reel I’ll start tying my knot and I immediately think of him. Thanks for sharing your story
My grandfather passed in 2019- he had many wonderful old “purpose-built” tools. Many of which were thievishly scavenged by my some family members before anyone could glance at them again. We used to play this game when I was younger where I’d pick something out in his mess of a garage and he’d tell me what it was for. Those are some of my favourite memories. The things aren’t the man, but they sure as hell reinforce his image.
I really enjoy your content. As a young man from Northern Ontario, it brings me hope to see men like you encouraging others to, well, be men. All the best to you and your kin.
Entitlement is so insane in those situations. I’ve had that happen with both of my grandmas which I was there for. It’s unfortunate but people do things when grieving. Morally speaking I wouldn’t do that and didn’t. I had to hold down the urge to hate them for the entitlement in them to want to grab stuff unjustly.
likewise my family took everything including his ashes, some people are truly awful
I have both a later and one of those funnels
Great video, I got a fair amount of tools from my grandfather who was a union machinist and son of a blacksmith. He died when I was in high school before I really got into working on things. I go out of my way to use his files, hammers, and other hand tools whenever I’m working on something. Every time I stop in the middle of the project, get sentimental, and think how awesome it is to be using the same tool he used.
What a great way to keep his memory alive, by sharing with those who don't know... I've got a few things that my dad(step) & my grand dad had, including their lanterns (grampa passed in 64) & split bamboo fly rods & creels. Used them all, until I upgraded, still treasure them, just wish I would have had more time with them, but I did raise my son with their use & to honor what tools they were... Thanx !
I'm sitting at hospice right now with my father, he's 82, has lead a great life, and we've been doing alot of reminiscing. I'm not sure how to put this but I'm really glad you got something that gives you joy and good memories of your grand dad. I'm sad about losing dad, I'm really going to miss him, but I also take great comfort knowing that I'm going to have good memories and touchstones that I can share with my son and maybe some day my grandkids. Thing that we're his and my grand dad's and great grand dad's, telling them the stories and passing them on. Any way thanks for the video it made me feel better.
I miss my dad. In 2010, I was 25 when we lost him and I was just becoming matured enough to fully appreciate everything he did. Everyday i am reminded of how great of a man he was. I’m very sorry you’re losing your father.
Awesome you found something to remind you of your grandfather, Cody. I was close with my grandpa too.
My grandpa was a career electrician. I remember him teaching me about AC current and his Klein lineman’s pliers and diagonals. When my grandpa passed, his possessions were also rummaged through to never be seen again.
About 6 months ago, I was at my aunt’s home and found an old oak box with my grandpa’s initials on it. I looked inside and I found the Klein pliers and diagonals. I was floored, to say the least. I told the memories of the tools to my aunt and my kids.
After several minutes of reminiscing, I placed the tools back in the box and put them away. Expecting to never see them again.
As we were leaving, my aunt brought the box and said she had never used them and never will.
After being lost for 20 years, I am the care taker of my grandpa’s Kleins. Every time I use them, I get a lump in my throat and think of my grandpa . Let me just say, they work as well as they did when I was a kid.
My grandpa used to tell me as long as people’s story keep being told they will live on forever. Keep telling your grandfather’s story, Cody.
It's a shame that simingly every family has people that act like vultures when a loved one passes away.
I agree about family vultures we have one in our family
Oh my yes! I have watched it 3x now. Very very sad.
Tell me about it. My uncle stayed with my grandma quite a bit the last year of her life. When she passed, everyone found out that her will had been changed to leave everything to him. It had been split evenly between her 3 children. It wasn't a whole lot or anything but that's not the point. Very sad indeed.
Wills
Sadly , death brings that out in people.
That was heart felt. I got the fizz hearing about your grandpa. Reminds me of my grandpa and the tools and knowledge he passed to me.
That's neat. I remember as a kid being at deer camp with all the guys old Colman lantern burning, hissing, a Colman camp stove with coffee percolating on it. I can hear it and smell it to this day 30 years later like it was yesterday. Thank you so much for sharing and I'm sure I can speak for a lot of folks here when I say you just brought back a world of fond memories. Most of the guys I remember from those times are long gone now and it's nice to think of them from time to time
God bless and keep your grandpa's soul man......he must have been a hell of a man to still be living through you.
I enjoy seeing the “stuff” you collect, but I enjoy even more the great relationship you had with your granddad.
I wasn’t that close to my grandfather but when he passed my dad inherited a number of his Colman stoves and lanterns and I was always fascinated by them, partly because they seemed intimidating to use. But I learned how to use them and I love camping with them now. They’re far more fun to use and economical than the small propane bottles.
One of my favorite videos you’ve done as I see your dedication to your family and heritage. Thank you for sharing!!
Wonderful video! When my grandpa passed my parents allowed us all to take one thing from the house. They had sets of silverware and expensive antiques but I chose this old rusting, paint chipping off, wrought iron H that hung above my grandpa's shed. I just always remember that hanging there when he would fix up the old bikes for us to ride or get the lawn mower running for me to help mow, etc. I still remember the smell of that shed too. Now it hangs in our living room overlooking my kids as they grow up. I miss him
When my grandparents passed and all the greedy family members were fighting over the expensive things in the house.
I walked in , and right by them all into the backyard. Grabbed an old broken lamp that used to be in the living room, but had now been a garden decoration after breaking.
After I grabbed it, I didn't say anything just left. I haven't seen or heard from any of them since.
That's all I needed. The only thing important to me was finding something to treasure.
@@Ta2dwitetrash same when my great grandmother passed several months ago. Everyone wanted cabinets and expensive things I went in and took this ugly gold circle pillow that had been around as long as I could remember, no one said anything but I would have fought harder for that pillow than anything in that house.
Good afternoon wranglerstar family. I love how passionate you are about old tool and stuff that most people would throw in a landfill. I bet you tear up thinking about the good old days with your grandparents .nothing will ever beat a good time with grandparents. I honestly wish i could remember more about my tata (Spanish for grandpa) but i cant .im epileptic and my memory is gone for some of my childhood days .🤓🤔 but please wranglerstar keep up the fantastic work and cant wait to see the next episode 🤓🥰
You’ll see him again one day sir. Love your stories of granddad. I can feel your love for him expressed in every pause, breath, turn of the head, and sigh. God Bless you Cody
I found you through a short. My grandfather passed when I was 4. He was a forester for the parks too. He help find and care for the orginal Smokey the bear. It was his team that took responsibility for his care. I was always proud to be his grandson. Your stories and tips remind me of him. You have help fill that spot in my life. You even kinda look like him. You help me see what his life was like. I hope our grandfathers have meet and are sharing stories. For your stories fill me. So I hope my does you.
Cody, make no excuses for your memories. They are a part of what makes you,....you. Cherish these memories and their meanings. They are part of you.!!! I am so glad you found these items, which may mean nothing to the younglings, but are a core value of what makes you the man you are. Great find, Great memory, Great value to your heart. Much respect,,, God Bless!
Thank you sir!....
I think younglings would find this cool tbh
I love when you show your emotions , it shows your character and values.
Don't stop your videos they are a treasure to me.
It's lovely to see another man, feeling passionate and emotional about their grand father. Power to you good sir
It's touching to see how much you love your grandpa.
Congrats, sincerely. There are some things I have from my grandfather that I truly treasure. To be able hold those objects in your hand and reminisce makes life somewhat better.
Makes it *much* better…!
All the best to you, sincerely wish nothing but the best mate
Cheers
what a quiet but emotional moment near the end. It gave me a little smile that we were lucky to have this shared with us. I love this channel because I learn small little nuggets of information that are helpful as a new home owner but also makes you feel like a family member as well.
I recognize your Granddads experience of the old school wisdom from the depression and WW II era. Majority of the tools and mechanic fixes that I saw, my Grandfather and Granduncles use from those times was the combined experience of need from multiple mechanics and engineers continually trying to find ways to solve problems working in the field in mobile operations. Yes, those precious lessons and wisdom was a blessing to inherit, the oral history I wish I could’ve recorded long ago but didn’t have the means to. These oral history records you make in your Tube Broadcast are a wealth of knowledge that your great grandchildren will cherish and the visual recordings of your lives together are such a blessing the poor will never have to share other than the few still photographs of those times together. Please continue making the oral history for your family, they all will enjoy the treasures your making for them to relive when you get called home.
Your love for your grandfather shows in this video. Thank you for sharing this with us your students of life and friends from a distance. I have learned much from you and your channel. You really make a difference.
When my grandpa passed about four years ago I was lucky enough to be able to get most of the things that I wanted from his shop and office. My uncle got all of his guns and nicer tools which I totally understand but I am grateful that I have so many things in my life that remind me of him. He was an engineer, outdoorsman, and a photographer so you can imagine the type of trinkets and gadgets that I have in my shop.
When a man is truly passionate about something you can just tell !! This is why I have watched your videos as far back as I can find on TH-cam.. I don't remember when I started watching TH-cam but I know WranglerStar was one of my first subscriptions!! thank you Cody for the memories!!
I love it when you talk about your grandpa like that. There is so much admiration in the way you talk about him. My grandpa just got really sick (92 years old) and we don't know if he will ever get better again. But I have millions of stories about him and his life. So thanks for sharing your story.
Always have that same feeling when using my grandfather's wood working equipment and many other tools I was so blessed to inherit. I just used the funnel and ladle my precious grandmother used when she was canning. What a treasure the memories we have and the very useful tools they have left with us that warm our hearts when used again. I sure miss them but, praise God I will see them again when reunited with our heavenly Father.
Thank you for sharing your life with us on TH-cam and the many stories of your grandad as well. God bless
Family vultures are a problem more than you think. I was lucky to end up with a bunch of pocketknives from my great grandpa
That’s neat, Cody. I’m happy for you. I get choked up about things with my grandpa also, an Iowa farmer. I can relate. God bless you.
I recently lost my grandpa. He was a logger, and a miner all over the west. Your videos have been a reminder of his stories for me. Men of our grandfathers’ generation were from a different time and had a wealth of knowledge that we as a society are losing fast. Thanks for keeping the traditions alive and available.
You are truly blessed to be able to remember those moments with a lost loved one. Many forget those moments, and are unable to go back, but through all this time you are able to not only remember them, bit are able to share them with not only your family, but will countless people who can now be reminded of a memory long forgotten.
Many grown men are shedding a tear right now. Not because you your memory of your grandfather, but because you remind us of ours. Thank you sir. May God continue to bless you.
Congrats on the find! My problem as a collector... when I see someone as passionate about an item as you are about this, I absorb that passion! I have a slight obsession with the Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was about a half mile from my property here in Madison County North Carolina back in the 1930s and 40s. I have found a few tools from these guys and it takes me back man! I love seeing other passionate collectors! Your connection to this stuff is as deep as it gets.
Though I grew up in the Midwest, I remember Coleman lanterns exactly like those from my Scouting days. I don't recall ever seeing a filter like that, though.
I understand your feelings about familiar objects from your childhood. There's a number of things my grandparents and my mother saved for me that also disappeared within a few days of their passing. I learned later a step-relative had given some of those items to her own relatives as gifts. My grandfather's arrowhead and lance head collection finally came to me unexpectedly 40 years later, and I do cherish my great-grandfather's powder horn which my grandfather had wisely passed on to me several years before his death.
This is a grand assumption but that seems like a Boomer-age person took the items, and a Gen X received one of them. They had a Millennial child that then took the tools to be used for the first time since going missing, and realized they are too high-quality to not have a story. Millennial asked Boomer the story, and they immediately sought a way to return them to you after sitting unused by Gen X for the entire time.
I prefer kerosene lanterns or Aladdin lamps for in a cabin or house over Coleman lanterns even though the lanterns are brighter except for the Aladdin lamps.
Kudos. For the heritage, for reminiscing and for letting yourself get emotional. Cheers Cody. George , across he pond (Greece).
Good for you Cody! Thanks for letting us in once again.
We can tell how much these memories mean to you. I'm glad you found something that made you re-live your memories with your grandfather again.
Enjoyed the childhood memories of your granddad, and the emotion those precious memories evoked. I can relate. Thanks, Cody.
I feel the same way about my grand fathers! So I understand. I still have on. And I cherish all of our time together! And the other I miss daily!
My grandad on my dad's side was a printing press engineer. The endless amount of stories he has from his time working on the presses and all the tools he used. He would always tell me about having to make tools on the job to do a single repair for specialist equipment. These stories you tell of your grandad are amazing and remind me of mine. As always a great video and may God be with you and your family.
Thank you so much for sharing this find, two things you said really stood out to me: 1. You don’t have to make excuses for your passions, and 2. It’s just an object but it’s also a memory of your grandfather. I’m sure we can all think of at least one object like that and we should all take a moment to be thankful for the memories that come along with them. Thanks again
I could feel every emotion you went through in this video. I was a Boy Scout in the 80's and we had the same Colman lanterns. Just seeing it takes me back to camping with my dad. He was our Scoutmaster. He passed away, suddenly, 10 years ago. I never got to say goodbye. I'd love to be able to just have one more day with him. These things give such a visceral reaction. I knew exactly how you felt when you said you could remember it as if you were there. The sights, sounds, smells, and the way it feels in the hand are all things that produce powerful memories. I also know what it's like to have your own relatives ransack the grandparent's belongings prior to even having a chance to look at it after they die. I definitely shared some moments with you on this one brother. God bless.
Glad I'm not the only grown man that teared up from this. Lost my grandpa 2.5 years ago and still struggle with it. Those old vets were the real life heros
I understand completely. I still carry my Father's last fishing license for good luck, but every time I see it in the tackle box, it brings a pause, sometimes a slight sniffle or a tear, but always good memories and a chuckle of the thousands of fishing and camping trips and the stories that accompany them we had together before his death in 1993. Respect the memories and knowledge of our elders. From my Great Grandfather, Grandfather, and Dad, I have lessons from each I still carry and use to this day.
My father is 81 and has one or two in his garage from the early 1970s. I have two from about 20 years ago. I was going to collect a few more but they are getting very expensive. I also have a couple Coleman propane ones that were made here in Canada. Not China, if you can imagine that. Who would have believed we used to make stuff here for ourselves ?
I'm so glad you found that! My grandfathers house was raided after he passed also and many of the things he left for me were taken and I know that feeling of loss and nostalgia and so glad you found it.
That is AWESOME! the kit is really cool, and I at 65 years old, did not know that oiled felt would stop water. but the best part of this video, is you remembering your grand dad. my dad passed decades before my kids were born. so they will never have that. but honestly, I was nearly grandparent age when my son and daughter were born. so they get dad, and grand dad all rolled up in one. I sincerely hope you can stumble across more things like that. and remember grand dad with such fondness.
I am 15. I never knew my grandparents, and sometimes I feel like I did when I watch your videos, especially this kind, showcasing traditional tools. Thanks so much, if you see this.
That is so epic, I love Coleman white gas lanterns. I fixed up some of my dads when I was younger and now have my own collection of lanterns and stoves.
The feeling that you get holding something like that is wonderful. Well built and purposeful without a single bit of plastic or garbage.
Beautiful! So sorry for you loss, and so glad for your find!
Powerful; I teared up.
My grandpa nominally had a dairy, but he really did construction grading. He had a small Chevy dumptruck and a Case tractor.
I was way east almost to Apache Junction saw a truck for sale. I bought it. It's a flat bed, but the '69 GMC C5500 evoked grandpa's rig. It smells like it, growls like it, the gears grind with manly authority. This truck is a workin' man's rig.
Took me an hour and a half to get it an hour home because the things so damn slow but I could feel Grandpa grinning with me.
You're a good man, Cody. Keeping your Grandad's memory alive with awesome useful items must make him so proud! He's definitely looking after you and your family from Heaven.
We had those exact lanterns and funnels in my family.
I donated them to a local Boy Scout troop when my Dad passed away.
I converted to propane lanterns and stoves myself.
But I get the appeal of the “old school” white gas setup. It’s classic and bombproof.
Is white gas like mineral spirit or something?
Nevermind, looked it up. Additive free gasoline apparenrly
@@lachychops2 Coleman runs on white gas/camp feul aka petroleum naphtha, or unleaded fuel. I even ran kerosene once when it was all I had. I reccomend these to my friends all the time and have quite a large collection.
That “hiss” he mentioned, oh man that was instant memories of dozens of scout trips with those things. So bright & warm.
I have our family's Coleman gasoline stove, kerosene lantern, and Coleman gasoline lantern. I also have a portable, single-burner gasoline stove in a can.
You made me think about the days I spent with my great grandfather Earl Gerdoni who was on the ss Missouri at pearl harbor. I was fortunate enough to have spent lots of time as a young boy at his house listening to his stories. I'm so happy you shared this with us it immediately reminded me of him thank you
Yes, my Dad had one and we used it in camp tent while deer hunting in Michigan. Also had a Coleman 2 burner stove using the same fuel. Thank you for this!
Always love to see some amazing antique/vintage tools that show the way people used to do things. It does indeed have a mystique to it. Also thank you for the awesome videos and allowing me to reminisce memories of me using the same type of old school gas lantern camping with my grandad!
Deep respect for the openness to share stories from the deep past and being willing to not hide the emotions that go with them. It brings richness to our world when we glimpse the richness in those around us.
May your grandfather's memory be a blessing. Thank you for sharing
My grandmother recently passed. I'm the eldest grandchild by a fair bit. She was always very supportive of my hobbies and passion through post secondary studies as an engineer. I'm currently hand making her an urn. My hobby has always been woodworking. Lately building has been a challenge. I'm constantly transported back in time with memories as you just were sharing your story. These memories are sacred and whatever connects us to them should be cherished. Makes us who we are.
I’m so happy that you have a piece of your childhood back
VERY cool! Thanks for sharing and educating!
Thanks for sharing that. That's very cool stuff when it comes back to you like that. My mom became a widow 3 days after my eighth birthday and was we were taught to do a lot of things with her and then for her because "she had three boys". So, kitchen and lawn chores were in our future. Now, years after she's been gone, I can visit and feel her as I rake the yard and pull the weeds by hand. Enjoy cooking and cleaning up for others, too. Great stuff for sure!
Dude, no excuses needed. I LOVE your shorts about the forest service stuff. These little histories on tools are awesome!!
Beautiful video thanks for sharing that
Thank you so much for showing us. Praying for you and yours!
❤️❤️❤️❤️ Most personal and in touch i have felt with him
Cody, thank you for being so transparent and genuine.
It's the same for me with Railroad items, my Dad worked for Missouri Pacific and we had all kinds of RR items at our house growing up, when they would upgrade things the RR just junked the old stuff or threw it away and my Dad hated to see perfectly good things being trashed so he would save it.
I miss both of my grandfathers too. Thanks for sharing.
These "objects" are literally time machines. They take us back to some of our happiest times. I remember my dads old zippo from his time in the royal marines with its fairbairn sykes dagger on it with 45 commando below it. With its faded red enamel paint, it facinated me growing up with all its dents and scuffs, wish i had it even though im not a smoker. They are moments in time that we can recapture if just for a moment.
Good stuff!! I have the exact funnel and it will be with me forever.
What a great find for you and thanks for sharing the story!
very nice to see genuine emotions like that, Thank you for sharing Cody
Yesterday I was listening to an oldies country station and I started doing this airy whistling thing my grandfather used to do. Suddenly I was 10 year’s old, sitting In an old dusty pickup, heading fishing with my Grandfather again. Reminds me how lucky I was to have grown up the way I did.
Fascinating Story. Glad you found one!
I’m sorry you missed out to the vultures in the first place, but I’m also glad I’m a way. Through making this video and sharing your memories, you brought back floods of memories I have with my Grandfather, he was my hero. Just like you, that brought a tear to my eye also. I love and miss him daily, but I know he’s there guiding me on the right path and I swear I can hear him scolding me when I do something dumb and bone-headed. So thank you for reminding me of those memories.
Glad that you find this precious piece!
Very neat old stuff. I get sentimental when I see old singer treadle sewing machines
Me being 24 years old, I'm very grateful for you. If it wasn't for your videos I wouldn't see or know a lot of these tools that once would have been used daily. I think everyone should try and live like the olden days sometimes. I'm gonna be on the lookout for a lantern now
I exactly know, how Cody feels when looking at the copper funnel.
It's like I feel when I see a Swiss Army knife with black handle scales.
My granddad was a stonemason, he made artificial stones for steps or windowsills. Pouring coloured concrete, sawing and wetgrinding the plates and blocks until the stones had the shine of marble or any other desired stone.
This was done in times, when natural stone was too expensive.
Every evening after he closed his shop he sat on a bench at a table before his house and had his dinner, bread, homemade sausage, maybe some tomatoes, cucumber or radish. He always had a bottle of beer with it, and he always used his old Swiss Army knife with the black handle scales to eat his meal.
I remember this in a way as if I'd stand right besides him, I also see his old car in the driveway before his house.
So awesome to see how passionate and nostalgic you are about this kind of stuff. It really connects you to memories of growing up with him and that’s truly priceless! Much love from Texas!
Beautiful. Your grandfather must have been such a great guy! I love the story and the emotions. You're a good guy and a great American. I will always have endless respect for this guys and men like you that took their lessons to heart. God Bless You and Your Family.
Isn't it amazing how such little things like a funnel mean so much to us? I've got some old things from my grandfathers and even some replacements that were just like what I had with them and those things mean the world to me. Oddly enough, one of those was a small ball-peen hammer. It was exactly like the one my granddad let me use in his shop while he was working.
I have similar memories with my dad, and similar reactions. We had the canvas tent with the same coleman white gas lantern, kept in a wooden box he made, complete with the funnel. What is it about that memory of pouring in the fuel? It was such a focused event. Also had the coleman 2-burner white gas stove, as well. Breakfast would be eggs and fish, if we caught any yesterday, and canned peaches or that canned fruit cocktail.
I tragically lost my dad just last month.
i never had my grandfather to teach me things like this, my grandmother did. im a zoomer and she taught me how to use this exact kit when i was little. i am happy that you found this and even happier you chose to share this with us.
Probably my favorite video of yours. I was the youngest of the grandchildren, so unfortunately, I didn't get to have a lot of memories as my older siblings and cousins had. You cherish them well as it is obvious in this video. Share them with your kids and re-live them as they are Memorable Heirlooms that can be passed on from generation to generation. God Bless your family.
Great memories with these lanterns. I still have mine.
Oh man that Coleman lantern hanging on the tent pole, family camping... what a memory you brought back.
Nice find! Same thing happened to me also, with my dads tools and things. I am the middle child and a tomboy and worked with him daily. Even if it was just to “Tinker” on something in the garage. I wish I could of been able to get a few of the items he showed me how to use. The memories I pray I will be able to keep and not to be robbed of due to age. God bless You and Your family and know you and (Many Peculiar ppl) are in my prayers ❤️🙏🏼
Dammitt I'm 55 years old and tearing up over this. My grandpa Jack Drake got outta WWII - same thing. Taught me spent time showing me our funnel was aluminum tho, but the mule deer hunts the tents the elk he's gone 20 years last may and still missing him. Thank you sir
That's such a great find. So happy that you have something to remember your grandfather by.