Hi NB&O - that was a very interesting video! Thank you for sharing. I wrote in a comment recently (I think on your FB page) that it'd be great to know more of your backstory and then a few hours later while I was still poking around your page I saw the link to NicoletteBrian over on the left hand side of the page and clicked on that and was rewarded with numerous posts and earlier videos - I save them until the end of my day to "enjoy and relax with friends" - your posts put such a smile on my heart so thank you again! I thought your post about "how do you shower" was cute - with the spiders an' all - you have such a fantastic attitude about experiencing your life to the fullest! Have to get to bed now, you kids are likely already asleep, hope you're having sweet dreams, God bless you and cya manana, eh! Love to All3ofU, b
Poor Opal looked so sad but she has to learn that you will be back .Yes Nicole the should make fanny packs. Is Crystal digging your source of income? After all you have another little mouth to feed.
You are doings many important things with Opal. I'm impressed! I owned and operated a small rural dog boarding and grooming business for over 25 years. I had to teach many of my clients to do the things you are already doing with Opal. She is going to be an awesome dog for her entire life because you're doing the right things while she's a puppy. The more you talk to her and the more you teach now, the easier it will be to teach her other things later. Older dogs can be taught but it often is more difficult and takes longer. Well done job by both of you. She's a very lucky pup.
That’s very affirming to read! We try to consider what is the right thing to do not the easy thing in everything we do ❤️ we’re not always right but we try 😅
Lol😂😂😂. When you said we’re turning around to get her, I got excited like yes!!!!! But you guys know your situation better than the viewers. But she is just so so cute and adorable. It must have been hard to leave her🥰 Fanny pak! Yes!
I love you guys and your videos. Of course also precious Opal. I have dogs and they have to learn you can't be with them all the time. You are doing the best for Opal. Thank you for giving her a wonderful loving home. I really enjoyed watching how you mined your crystals.
Nicholette, you’re so chill and relaxed. “I fell out of my wheelchair… oh look at that cool crystal.” Fanny pack idea is awesome. And I’m obsessed with Opal!! ❤
Check their Facebook haunted ridge rocks to see when they are open - I know they close in the slower season but you should definetly plan to visit - great hosts and you pay by the bucket!
We will make sure to show that in a video and will post them on our Facebook and list them on our Etsy once they are cleaned and photographed 🫶🏼 we can’t wait to clean them off and see them ourselves lol
Hey guys, if you were to make a fanny pack that would also double as like a/a sash pack I would definitely buy it and I don’t buy merch, but that is some thing that I’ve recently needed because I help somebody who has cancer and I need my hands-free. And I spent about four months on crutches and in bed because of a broken foot., I was in a wheelchair, so I totally understand the need for them and the convenience. I’m so glad you’re doing better and I love watching you and Opie.
Do you sell your crystals online? Wondering what you do with all the crystals since you're very limited on space in your van. Thanks for sharing your lives and taking us along. Love little Opy! ♥️
I think she should! She would have a better idea of what works and she's very observant so that would be great.. We use one for our sons diabetic stuff ... he's gotten use to using it.. nothing wrong with them, frees up hands.
I love it when TH-cam channels I watch intersect. I am new to following you, but have been following the Crystal Collector for years. Your videos are inspiring and calming. I think I can't do something because I am old and have pain, then Nicholette is like, "Hold my beer." and rocks whatever she is doing with a smile on her face. I haven't gone rock hunting in years. Here in Oregon, there are many places to go. I want to get out there again. Opal is a jewel. I am so happy for all three of you!
What an awesome place it was! We were a bit worried we wouldn’t find much since we could only dig one day. LOL! Holy cow! Every single rock had sparkle!!! Would love to go back there again one day! And YES she should create a fanny pack line!
Nicolette, you and Brian are awesome. But I’m letting you know that Opal is quickly becoming the star of the channel! She is just so cute! I have a spinal cord injury as well. I am an avid CAMPER, and I’ve been finding ways to make it work. I’m really enjoying your channel.
You might want to get a hunter orange vest for Opal. She's too close to a rabbit. Mine is too. If you are in a hunting area. I live in one. Hunters are usually kinda polite but I have a tan brindle and he blends a little too perfectly.❤
We wanted to go the graves dig but we were too far at the time! Georgia is one our list for sure! Know any good amethyst spots? We really would love to dig up some amethyst
@@NicholetteBrian I did some research and I found Amethyst mining in Coldwater Creek, Rock Branch, Elbert County, Georgia and Amethyst. Jackson Crossroads Amethyst Mine, Jacksons Crossroads, Wilkes County, Georgia and Amethyst, etc. Jackson Crossroads Amethyst Mine, Jacksons Crossroads, Wilkes County, Georgia
I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user and I would be LOST without my fanny pack. I originally got the idea from you when I first started using my chair and watching your channel for emotional support...Yes, this would be a great thing for y'all to design and sell! Although I do still want a chance to buy a crystal now that we are settled into a non-moving home and can do so...
Just watched this again tonight - I love seeing little Opal "dig" - looks like you found some good ones on this excursion. You must be very tired by the time you get home from a day of mining! Going to bed here soon, nighty night, sweet dreams and love to All3ofU, xo, gb
I think you should make a Big Fanny pack, I know you’re going to hit the jackpot very soon. Love watching your videos, is so so fun, even for this old bird. Reliving my years too❤❤
I sent my Husband all the info about this dig place and how much fun it was to watch y'all It's only about 8hrs from where we live. We're planning maybe like late September or October. So excited. I LOVE following y'all and now little Opal❤ God Bless Safe Travels ❤
yes, why not make them try it out you should do what you enjoy you guys have the Etsy page and I understand that enjoyment I make handmade greeting cards. I haven’t loaded on my Etsy page yet, but I’m on every social media and I enjoy it I go for it.
Nicholette, I heard Brian mention your medical trauma and PTSD. Has the way you’ve been treated by doctors and hospital staff caused or contributed to your trauma? Have you talked about that in a video already? If not, could you? I think a lot of us can relate to that to varying degrees. I’m new to your channel. I love how Opal has changed the energy in your videos. She’s a great addition. I appreciate you emphasizing the importance of being grateful for our health.
thank you both so much for introducing me to the crystal mining world. do the property/mine owners charge an entrance fee and for the crystals you claim and remove ? i also understand how you feel about leaving opal behind -- never easy but necessary and will go long way toward her development and gaining confidence with other dogs. finally -- a big YES on custom fanny packs !!! god bless.
Every mine is different - for example the state owned public diamond mine in Arkansas charges $14 (last time we were there,) for the day to dig. You could find a 20k diamond but the price is the same. Lots of mines are like that. Some are based on what you find and Haunted ridge in this video charges no entrance fee but you pay per bucket of crystals you find!
You can become a member here for $2: th-cam.com/channels/W1ESpln_pbi8vR6zWyinog.htmljoin) to support Opal & Nicholette ❤️ all crystals in mined in this video will be available once we clean and photograph them on our Etsy crystalethics.etsy.com 🫶🏼 thanks for the love and support and for watching this weeks episode!
Awww so cute dropping off Opal. Just like dropping off kids at daycare for the first time. Yes to the Fanny packs. I sell on a site where you can put your art on many many items. They have lotsa Fanny packs to offer. They produce, and ship. I have a couple ideas that would be great for you guys to add to your business. (Graphically) so no inventory. PS GAWWWD I WANT TO MINE AND BE IN THE DIRT SOOOO BAD!!!💎
@@smilingjacks83 we ship internationally on our Etsy but shipping is pricier so it can be hard! We aren’t large enough to have affordable shipping internationally usually. Here is a link to our shop though and if shipping works for you then we will ship to you ❤️ crystalethics.etsy.com
Does your doggie daycare have a nanny cam? My preference. Even if it's a community room nanny cam. I have heavy rehab dogs so I like to know. ❤ yes if Nicolette really wants all that extra work. I vote HER decision on the fanny packs. BTW you know that sugarless is always best. I prefer honey and maple syrup.
We clean them (when we have a few days and a spot to do it) and then will photograph them and list them on our Etsy! Some will be used in jewelry making and others will be just the raw specimens. We film us pulling them out so everyone who buys knows they are genuine and not fake from china or somewhere else 🫶🏼
I would love a fanny pack line my husband needs a service dog and I need walking aids. also I am a bigger woman so I can not find one that fits and My man thinks a lot of them look to feminine. right now the dog takes some things but as you know dogs need stuff to.
it was actually a great little place & the owner, gina was so nice but because Opal hasn’t had all her shots yet the owner kept her mostly separate and safe from other dogs for now upon our request :)
Hi NB&O - that was a very interesting video! Thank you for sharing. I wrote in a comment recently (I think on your FB page) that it'd be great to know more of your backstory and then a few hours later while I was still poking around your page I saw the link to NicoletteBrian over on the left hand side of the page and clicked on that and was rewarded with numerous posts and earlier videos - I save them until the end of my day to "enjoy and relax with friends" - your posts put such a smile on my heart so thank you again! I thought your post about "how do you shower" was cute - with the spiders an' all - you have such a fantastic attitude about experiencing your life to the fullest! Have to get to bed now, you kids are likely already asleep, hope you're having sweet dreams, God bless you and cya manana, eh! Love to All3ofU, b
I planned a trip to a mine for me and my disabled daughter after watching you guys. I thought well, if they can do it so can we. :)
Yes you should I would definitely buy one
Poor Opal looked so sad but she has to learn that you will be back .Yes Nicole the should make fanny packs. Is Crystal digging your source of income? After all you have another little mouth to feed.
Yes fanny pack line!!
You are doings many important things with Opal. I'm impressed! I owned and operated a small rural dog boarding and grooming business for over 25 years. I had to teach many of my clients to do the things you are already doing with Opal. She is going to be an awesome dog for her entire life because you're doing the right things while she's a puppy. The more you talk to her and the more you teach now, the easier it will be to teach her other things later. Older dogs can be taught but it often is more difficult and takes longer. Well done job by both of you. She's a very lucky pup.
That’s very affirming to read! We try to consider what is the right thing to do not the easy thing in everything we do ❤️ we’re not always right but we try 😅
Lol😂😂😂. When you said we’re turning around to get her, I got excited like yes!!!!! But you guys know your situation better than the viewers. But she is just so so cute and adorable. It must have been hard to leave her🥰
Fanny pak! Yes!
I love you guys and your videos. Of course also precious Opal.
I have dogs and they have to learn you can't be with them all the time. You are doing the best for Opal. Thank you for giving her a wonderful loving home. I really enjoyed watching how you mined your crystals.
Watching al your videos, love Opal❤️❤️❤️
Opal is adorable
Nicholette, you’re so chill and relaxed. “I fell out of my wheelchair… oh look at that cool crystal.” Fanny pack idea is awesome. And I’m obsessed with Opal!! ❤
The fanny pack idea is definitely cool.
DEFINITELY A YES WITH THE CUSTOME FANNY PACKS ,, & SENDING LOT'S OF GREAT VIBES AND PEACEFUL BLESSINGS YA'LL'S WAY...
XOXO 😘 🤗 TO OPAL 🐶🐾❤️
Thanks so much we appreciate you ❤️
I hope you didn't get hurt falling out of your chair! 💞
I live in Springfield MO would love to go to this place
Check their Facebook haunted ridge rocks to see when they are open - I know they close in the slower season but you should definetly plan to visit - great hosts and you pay by the bucket!
I'd love to see where you clean the crystal's, and watch you clean some of them, and see how they turn out! 💞
We will make sure to show that in a video and will post them on our Facebook and list them on our Etsy once they are cleaned and photographed 🫶🏼 we can’t wait to clean them off and see them ourselves lol
Yes to fanny packs!
Love the video❤❤❤
OMG, 3 years in to being ♿️. I never thought of using a fanny pack. I will be getting one today! Thank you for the GREA idea.
It’s a game changer ❤️
Love that you are giving Opal such a beautiful life❤️
I loved you guys before but love you even more now
Hey guys, if you were to make a fanny pack that would also double as like a/a sash pack I would definitely buy it and I don’t buy merch, but that is some thing that I’ve recently needed because I help somebody who has cancer and I need my hands-free. And I spent about four months on crutches and in bed because of a broken foot., I was in a wheelchair, so I totally understand the need for them and the convenience. I’m so glad you’re doing better and I love watching you and Opie.
What is a sash pack? I tried to look it up and got window accessories! Just curious. I too love the fanny pack idea
Do you sell your crystals online? Wondering what you do with all the crystals since you're very limited on space in your van. Thanks for sharing your lives and taking us along. Love little Opy! ♥️
Yes. Fanny packs!!
She’ll be just fine
Thank you so much for giving(Opal)a beautiful life.💕🐶💕
I think she should! She would have a better idea of what works and she's very observant so that would be great.. We use one for our sons diabetic stuff ... he's gotten use to using it.. nothing wrong with them, frees up hands.
Nichole and Brian you should look for some kind of gate to go across your van door when it’s open to give Opal more air. Just an idea.
We do plan on getting a gate but she doesn’t jump when we are in the van with her which is great so we haven’t been in a rush to grab one ❤️
Darling little Opal, so sweet and funny. You guys are very cool, love what you do for a living. 💎💎💎 🥰✌️
I love it when TH-cam channels I watch intersect. I am new to following you, but have been following the Crystal Collector for years. Your videos are inspiring and calming. I think I can't do something because I am old and have pain, then Nicholette is like, "Hold my beer." and rocks whatever she is doing with a smile on her face. I haven't gone rock hunting in years. Here in Oregon, there are many places to go. I want to get out there again. Opal is a jewel. I am so happy for all three of you!
Watching him for years was apart of our journey as well! Honestly just a down to earth great guy and we love going to his digs!
Watching him for years was apart of our journey as well! Honestly just a down to earth great guy and we love going to his digs!
What an awesome place it was! We were a bit worried we wouldn’t find much since we could only dig one day. LOL! Holy cow! Every single rock had sparkle!!! Would love to go back there again one day! And YES she should create a fanny pack line!
It was crazy how many crystals 😅
It was crazy how many crystals 😅
you ended up with the perfect pup -- Opal is a Crystal Hound for sure !! happy trails to you all.
Nicolette, you and Brian are awesome. But I’m letting you know that Opal is quickly becoming the star of the channel! She is just so cute! I have a spinal cord injury as well. I am an avid CAMPER, and I’ve been finding ways to make it work. I’m really enjoying your channel.
She’s a little super star ⭐️ she stole our hearts too ❤️
I'm sure she enjoyed the day care. Y'all take such good care of her. Bless you❤
You all are a beautiful family... Stay bless. ❤❤❤
You might want to get a hunter orange vest for Opal. She's too close to a rabbit. Mine is too. If you are in a hunting area. I live in one. Hunters are usually kinda polite but I have a tan brindle and he blends a little too perfectly.❤
Thanks for sharing another awesome video guys.
💗💗💗💗💗
What a super fun video! An excellent excursion and opal is growing so quickly! What is sweetie!!! Thanks for taking me along
Are some of the crystals going to be on your Etsy shop? I'd love to buy some. Also, yes to the custom fanny packs!
Yes it’s a bit of a process getting them ready for the shop but we are working on that this week ❤️
I love it! It's totally normal feeling she's your fur baby! Yes fanny pack! They are back in style!
Fanny packs sound awesome
Opal is the cutest
Absolutely make a fanny pack line. I always notice the one Next Colette wears 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love your adventures. Safe travels.
I really want to go and do this! Opal is adorable. I didn't realize she was so little.
It's good for dogs to socialize with other dogs too.
Wow that looks like fun! I have more anxiety than my kid when I drop her off. Take care
I hope you guys found cool stuff! I really enjoyed hanging out with you guys the following day.
It was great to hang with you Dustin and thanks for showing us a good spot at the mine! 😁
It's so cute seeing Opal dig and with such vigor!
Enjoy.we got crystals at Quartzite Arizona.
Still have them.🎉🎉
It was wonderful hanging out with you guys! And ABSOLUTELY YES to the fanny packs!
Love,
the tarp/cookie lady😂😂😂
Opel be ok
That face at 0:22...🧡🧡🧡
You could make little crystal collar charms for pups. Call it the Opal line ❤
There's awesome mining in Georgia. You're welcome to come.
We wanted to go the graves dig but we were too far at the time! Georgia is one our list for sure! Know any good amethyst spots? We really would love to dig up some amethyst
@@NicholetteBrian I did some research and I found Amethyst mining in Coldwater Creek, Rock Branch, Elbert County, Georgia and Amethyst. Jackson Crossroads Amethyst Mine, Jacksons Crossroads, Wilkes County, Georgia and
Amethyst, etc. Jackson Crossroads Amethyst Mine, Jacksons Crossroads, Wilkes County, Georgia
Amethyst is my birthstone too!
Day care so good for her
Yes, to Nicholette designing a fanny pack. It's so interesting watching you guys mine.
I hear you Nicolette on missing your dog. 🙌 on the Fanny packs. ❤
Loved the Opal zoomies at the end of the video.
Your wheelchair is so cool. You look amazing driving it.
I'd buy one if it's like the newer ones that you can also use as a cross body lol ❤
So glad to see you guys having fun.
I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user and I would be LOST without my fanny pack. I originally got the idea from you when I first started using my chair and watching your channel for emotional support...Yes, this would be a great thing for y'all to design and sell! Although I do still want a chance to buy a crystal now that we are settled into a non-moving home and can do so...
Just watched this again tonight - I love seeing little Opal "dig" - looks like you found some good ones on this excursion. You must be very tired by the time you get home from a day of mining! Going to bed here soon, nighty night, sweet dreams and love to All3ofU, xo, gb
Opal and Matrix are gonna be good friends. Another good vlog.
I think you should make a Big Fanny pack, I know you’re going to hit the jackpot very soon. Love watching your videos, is so so fun, even for this old bird. Reliving my years too❤❤
I wear fanny packs. I will definitely buy one! ❤ Opal
I sent my Husband all the info about this dig place and how much fun it was to watch y'all
It's only about 8hrs from where we live. We're planning maybe like late September or October. So excited. I LOVE following y'all and now little Opal❤ God Bless Safe Travels ❤
yes, why not make them try it out you should do what you enjoy you guys have the Etsy page and I understand that enjoyment I make handmade greeting cards. I haven’t loaded on my Etsy page yet, but I’m on every social media and I enjoy it I go for it.
Just really want to see this place.
Nicholette, I heard Brian mention your medical trauma and PTSD.
Has the way you’ve been treated by doctors and hospital staff caused or contributed to your trauma?
Have you talked about that in a video already? If not, could you? I think a lot of us can relate to that to varying degrees.
I’m new to your channel. I love how Opal has changed the energy in your videos. She’s a great addition.
I appreciate you emphasizing the importance of being grateful for our health.
thank you both so much for introducing me to the crystal mining world. do the property/mine owners charge an entrance fee and for the crystals you claim and remove ? i also understand how you feel about leaving opal behind -- never easy but necessary and will go long way toward her development and gaining confidence with other dogs. finally -- a big YES on custom fanny packs !!! god bless.
Every mine is different - for example the state owned public diamond mine in Arkansas charges $14 (last time we were there,) for the day to dig. You could find a 20k diamond but the price is the same. Lots of mines are like that. Some are based on what you find and Haunted ridge in this video charges no entrance fee but you pay per bucket of crystals you find!
@@NicholetteBrian thank you for your info ! would love to try it sometime. i dont know if we have any such mines in calif - do you know ??
Definitely make a fanny pack line. I would buy one for sure.
I'm very impressed with both of you! I hope you are blessed with every good thing ! God's blessings to you and Opal!
You can become a member here for $2:
th-cam.com/channels/W1ESpln_pbi8vR6zWyinog.htmljoin) to support Opal & Nicholette ❤️ all crystals in mined in this video will be available once we clean and photograph them on our Etsy crystalethics.etsy.com 🫶🏼 thanks for the love and support and for watching this weeks episode!
Awww so cute dropping off Opal. Just like dropping off kids at daycare for the first time. Yes to the Fanny packs. I sell on a site where you can put your art on many many items. They have lotsa Fanny packs to offer. They produce, and ship. I have a couple ideas that would be great for you guys to add to your business. (Graphically) so no inventory.
PS GAWWWD I WANT TO MINE AND BE IN THE DIRT SOOOO BAD!!!💎
Nicolette. Can I ask where you got your wc? Approx cost ?
This is truly inspiring! Your determination and spirit are amazing. We sent you an email, take a look.
I think a shirt with Opals face would be awesome. I would buy one
We have been saying we should come up with a tshirt design that’s available! Maybe we will do one of Opal 🐶
Thanks for the idea!
Do you ship internationally, or USA only? ❤
@@smilingjacks83 we ship internationally on our Etsy but shipping is pricier so it can be hard! We aren’t large enough to have affordable shipping internationally usually. Here is a link to our shop though and if shipping works for you then we will ship to you ❤️ crystalethics.etsy.com
Maybe some merchandise like hats and stuff
Does your doggie daycare have a nanny cam? My preference. Even if it's a community room nanny cam. I have heavy rehab dogs so I like to know. ❤ yes if Nicolette really wants all that extra work. I vote HER decision on the fanny packs. BTW you know that sugarless is always best. I prefer honey and maple syrup.
It wouldn’t have been shared as an idea without Nicholettes approval just as an fyi - she’s the boss
@@NicholetteBrian
I just started following you today And I was wondering, do you have cerebral policy? That's what I have.😊
Thanks for following! If you go to our videos there is a video titled “what happened to me” and it talks about how I became a paraplegic ❤️
Doggie daycare woo hoo! 😂❤
She loved it lol
I would buy a tshirt from you i love watching your vidoes❤❤
Do crystal mines charge a daily fee but you keep what you find?
I'm new to your channel. Love the videos. Do you have a video of when & how you two met? Would love to see it. ❤
We will have to make that video at some point ❤️ we have told some stories in the video “the truth about our relationship”
@@NicholetteBrian thanks.
We call the fanny bags in Australia, bum bags
Exactly what do you guys do with your crystals once you get them.
We clean them (when we have a few days and a spot to do it) and then will photograph them and list them on our Etsy! Some will be used in jewelry making and others will be just the raw specimens. We film us pulling them out so everyone who buys knows they are genuine and not fake from china or somewhere else 🫶🏼
I gotta tell you, I do not see anything. Do these have healing properties? I am severely crystal challenged.
Do you have to pay a fee to mine there ?
Please fanny pack us!
Yes🎉 make a fanny pack
T shirt with dog"s name, channel name on it and fanny pack with channel name. Please t shirt sizes male to 5x.
I would love a fanny pack line my husband needs a service dog and I need walking aids. also I am a bigger woman so I can not find one that fits and My man thinks a lot of them look to feminine. right now the dog takes some things but as you know dogs need stuff to.
Do you ever suffer from incontinence? It seems to be my newest symptom from hell since my legs took a dive. 😔
I'd buy a couple of fanny packs from ya's
this daycare looks like a dogprison
it was actually a great little place & the owner, gina was so nice but because Opal hasn’t had all her shots yet the owner kept her mostly separate and safe from other dogs for now upon our request :)
You are truly her parents ❤️! She will be excited to see you!