Question and answer with the Northern Mudlarks!

[@retroredux1]

Here's to Gail-a lovely,intelligent and kind woman who has raised a equally strong daughter. Here's to women explorers and the first year of your lovely channel.

[@gerrywood3584]

❤🙏❤😊

[@mortensolbergjr2876]

When you were standing in the stream..... I started laughing .... you were live streaming. Lol

[@Hairnicks]

I don't normally enjoy you tube Q & A but watched that with such interest, your format was superb, the photography was as good as ever and the whole thing was so interesting, much better than the usual boring sitting in front of the camera rattling away, I shall look forward to future Q & A from Northern Mudlarkers, the Queen's of You Tube Q & A. Congratulations again for such a fabulous year.

[@angelaforsyth1092]

this is my first Q and A, I was gonna click past then said, hey, what about the questions I have about the shoos haha. Also I tend not to comment much but I chose to twice this program haha

[@sharbean]

I would suggest that there are several reasons your channel took off. One of the biggest reasons in my opinion is the quality of your videos. They are very well done. Alex's cinematography and editing is really good. Hearing her say she is interested in photography makes sense. Her abilities show! Your are both quite charming and attractive. It is not necessary for you tubers to be attractive per se but charming and charismatic is key. It may seem shallow but it is true. The beautiful and scenic places you go are truly gorgeous and delightful. Alex's ability to capture both the vast land and sea scares and the teeny tiny beauties really brings your viewers into the adventure. Your artistic skills and the extra content showing what you do with some of your finds are also very engaging.

[@sharbean]

I've also come to find the spelling errors that pop up in your videos adorable. I don't know why. I usually find those kind of errors annoying but from you they are endearing. No criticism here. Just an observation. Never change!

[@mazcats66silver34]

@@sharbean 🙄Sea scares or sea scapes ??🤪..sorry couldnt deeecide..LoL.. Loved their Q+A locations...very informative and entertaining...love their videos 🐦🐈💐

[@sharbean]

Please know my intent was not to make fun of the spelling errors. Honestly, they just add a dash of quirky and endearing charm to these lovely videos. Did I mention the music? It is used beautifully too!

[@kentuckylady2990]

My Dad who passed away in 2012 at age 92 was my inspiration. He was a great finder of things. I remember him bringing bits and pieces home, some of which I still have. He would bring pieces of branches home to make canes and walking sticks. I have one he made in 1947 out of ironwood for his father. I keep his hobby alive and will continue to do so until I can no longer explore.

[@ianjohnboy]

you sir have my respect, please continue

[@marthariddlegarcia2991]

Your dad sounds much like mine. When we (my siblings and I) were young, he would take us out to the woods and teach us how to read the land for cellar holes, bottle dumps and teaching us to pan for gold. Needless to say, every weekend was like an adventure, it truly was a wonderful childhood. Sadly, we lost our dad to cancer at the age of 47. He lives on in my heart and memories though.

[@mattell56]

The reason that your channel grew so quickly is because you are engaging, intelligent, tranquil people in a beautiful setting.

[@tonywild3588]

Was lovely and interesting hearing about your history in archeology and how you both got started in mud larking etc. You have some lovely locations for the questions and answers and was funny to see you both jumping in front the camera lol Thank you and good luck for your next year and hope you find items on your wish list. Take care

[@kenthulse3876]

Let us all hope for many more seasons of "Northern Mudlarks" a most refreshing and relaxing weekly program. So wonderful!!!

[@annahughes5631]

I think everyone has fallen in love with you guys even more now after this!😍

[@stevewheeler6920]

So true......so very true xx

[@johnshepherd7624]

What a lovely video. Im in my eighties now. I used to go metal detecting when younger I had some good finds over the years. Many are now in museams. You should try it more often. Im shure you would get some of your dream finds Keep up your good work.Happy hunting.

[@dianeanderson8933]

I loved your Q and A! I was postponing looking at it as most are boring to me, but am delighted at how you did it! How fun! I will certainly look for all other's you post! You are my very favorite mudlarkers, and I look forward to watching each video! You so enjoy your fun adventures.... it shows in your faces and voices. ❤❤

[@eileenwade8971]

You two are making me laugh popping all over the place for your next question. What a great video! I loved this so much. I am with you Gail, Christmas is my favorite holiday, and Alex autumn is my favorite season also. My husband and I were married 42 years ago October 1st because we both love this season ❤️

[@lesahanners5057]

Shwoo's in the house. Oh, what then? Gail and Alex shooing them. Shoo Shoo Shwoo's! Run and play! We'll see you soon on another day.

[@ruthbond1581]

Hello from Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦. Love you ladies 💕❤️💕❤️💕. HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@XPALYDO]

I love you guys. You’re the best thing on KZbin. BTW my brother found a 10,000 year old rare iron spear point and turned it over to the state archaeologist. There was an old Native American Indian iron works within 200 miles...don’t remember exactly where that was. But I know where he found the spear point!

[@eileenwade8971]

The glass eye cake- so funny!

[@barbaracollins3015]

Gail, I love how you framed your unfinished painting. It looks perfect the way it is.

[@krisminer3325]

Happy 1st year anniversary! My husband found your videos last year and was very impressed with your ability to show nature and history. After he shared with me, we were both hooked. I look forward to your videos every week. I love watching the scenery, finding all the treasures and sharing the history that you have researched so well. Both of you are very talented. I love that you are able to go on adventures together and make such wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing with us and we look forward to watching many, many more.

[@ronniebarksdale8528]

Also love your home and the stunning scenery, beautiful!

[@cheryldurham3560]

Congratulations on your 1st year anniversary. I love your mudlarking adventures and the beauty you share of your surroundings. 🥰💐

[@teresamoore3577]

Wow that was great really enjoyed it what a beautiful amazing pair you are HAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY & let’s hope there are many more sending love and prayers always keep safe xx❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@mirkatu3249]

That was fun! I love that you chose a different location for each question, you're rso creative!

[@SocialStudiesMane]

Happy Northern Mudlarks Year ✨Wishing amazing finds and wonderful adventures ✨💜

[@TFDwriting]

So cute! Thank you for taking the time to film it in such a beautiful way!

[@rbirkheimer59]

You two are lovey and a blessing to all of us. I loved the Q&A natural and so much fun. I love the land you live on. It to me is like life itself. The most beautiful land I have ever seen. Love you guys. God Bless. OHIO U.S.A.

[@sisD]

So sad because I missed the live Q&A ☹️ Ladies, CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 on your first year! You have given me so much from your videos. I only found you in March at the beginning of COVID and you have helped me so much. I even wave bye when you do and sometimes tell you you’ve missed something! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Be Blessed and Safe. Sissi from Texas. 🦋

[@jodivandyk3649]

Your land is so lovely! So much inspiration there! Gail, I love your painting! I studied art many years ago and I'm impressed! I hope you finish it someday! Alex, your photographs are wonderful! I love photography too! I'm never without my camera. Need to pick up my paintbrush again, soon.

[@babybyrd2121]

That was very interesting! Please make that a yearly occurrence if you can. Thanks for sharing

[@NorthernMudlarks]

We certainly will! Perhaps we will do another before then too 💕

[@lilirehak5569]

That was very interesting and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your Q & A. Your videos are an oasis of calm away from the currently very frenetic and negative goings on in the world. I look forward to Sundays when all the mudlarking videos seem to drop. Thanks again for the care and thought that go into your films.

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Congratulations on your first year. This was beautifully filmed and totally charming as well. I was fascinated by how much your crafting skills and historical knowledge overlap and inform the beautiful things you create. Thank you for sharing.

[@Bluewolfdude]

I watch you ladies to decompress from life. You are both so cute and gifted .Thank you for the great British insulator and giving me something tasteful to watch ! I love you both and I have learned allot about your beautiful country !

[@mpr106]

Love the content! Please could we have a bottle cleaning tutorial?

[@noelani240]

yes, that would be soo cool if you went mudlarking on the Thames!

[@MsSandraCGL]

Work hard, always keep trying, everyone should stick to those rules, life would be better for us all

[@jfseal38]

Congratulations on such a successful first year, and here's to hoping for an even more successful second year, and future years!!! I look forward every week to your videos. They really do make my day! Tony.

[@nospartsman8901]

Have you ever considered a road trip to Poland beaches near the city of Gdansk to look for amber?

[@lovedaybebe5881]

How lovely was that. So much joy . Looking forward to the Movie 🍿 come on Netflix 🙏

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Haha! Thank you! xx

[@jacko6667]

Was thinking about your bottle dump in NZ and it would be great if you went back and made some videos. Maybe you could do a gofundme..

[@cynthiabellasword7752]

Great video! Wonderful getting to know a bit about you both. I feel Blessed to have found your channel! Thanks for the joy and beauty you bring to my life! 💖

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Schwoos in the house! You two are so much fun to watch. I must agree, the most inspiring things in my life as well are nature and history. Stay well, and thanks for making your charming videos!

[@denisedick721]

Love your videos everything about them content music and of course the two of you, thank you

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed it! x

[@janicehayes5059]

You were both so wonderful! I always love your happy positive demeanours! Thanks very much for the q and a today! The background was super the information terrific Cheers! Be safe hugs ❌❌♥️♥️🇨🇦☀️

[@nancymanuel8536]

Hi girls, everything u find and bring home especially the things you turn into jewelry or Alex your lil pipe mushroom scape you are bringing these these back to life and these things do come with not only history but souls from the past❤🙏😇

[@janehindle12]

My favorite find is the Northern Mudlarks. Thanks for enriching me with your enthusiasm, joy, and willingness to share some of yourselves. Would love to know where in NZ your dump was Gail. Keep up the great presentations

[@juanitaskelton448]

Well done...cleverly done. It is so interesting how you find value...love how it is very personal. Your land is lovely along with your talents.

[@sherryfranke6442]

So I didn't get to ask a question but I would like to ask something now for maybe a future question-and-answer time. You've spoken only of your brother a couple of times is it just the three of you does he live with you or is it just you two girls running that whole Farm yourselves? That property that you have and your home and it's just so historically amazing and cool and I wonder when it was built?

[@beverleyvonne6568]

How wonderful!!! Missed the live stream unfortunately but really enjoyed the re-run. Gail, my husband says he’d quite happily send you one of his spare artificial eyes 👀, although today they’re made from some polymer material, not glass like the Victorian ones. 😆 Thank you for continuing to bring joy into our lives with your videos. ❤️Xxx

[@Ms.W529]

Alex, yiu have some crazy good photography skills.

[@ronniebarksdale8528]

I love to watch you two and how tuned into each other you are. One of you can start saying something and the other picks up on it and finishes what you were talking about. I love it when you show the old churches and buildings. I feel like I know more about my heritage after watching. My ancestors came to the new land (America) back in 1644, long time ago. Our beaches in America does not have the interesting stones like you find there.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

I love this video. thankyou for all the wonderful scenery and of course all the very interesting information.

[@pattylevasseur2645]

hello girls i was wondering with everything you find and that video of a mans voice in the backgrd.....have you had any other ghostly experiences with all the historic things/places you have been? im learning about energy and hear so much about the energy lines and historic spiritual energies around you. i find harmish millar amazing , and am trying to learn about dowsing. thank you for taking time to answer so many questions. i have also subbed to the johnsons mudlarking videos ,they are quite the team;];];] i absolutely love all of your accents;];];] maybe 1 day you could consider meeting up and doing a video with them;];];];] stay safe and keep them coming ;];];];] i think doing may be 2xs a month q/a if you had time;];];] it would be nice to learn more from you both , you make a great team;];];];]

[@AnAlbertaGirlAtHeart]

Very nice video. I love the answers and most of all I love that you “put the world to rights” ! It gives me peace of mind... 😁... I’ve mentioned before my dearest friend from Scotland. She and I as she’d say, would “put the world to rights” and it’s a saying I’ve adopted

[@grahamcroft564]

Graham Croft ​Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. What interesting ladies you both are, and how well presented this video is. Thank you so much .... and please do this again...soon....and often.

[@marygarner5249]

Love your videos always uplifting and interesting you Both do Awesome job take my friends

[@DarksideMusicVids]

Wow, this was such a delight to watch. A few trademark sections of beautiful videos and music, but what could have been a bit dry was absolutely charming and engaging and very interesting. Hope you do another!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

(Another question!!!) Would love know more about your home there -- that's not a typical farmstead -- there must be an interesting history to the house itself, as well as the farm/land there.

[@carinchandler5217]

HAPPY Anniversary ladies! I thoroughly enjoy all of your adventures. I have alot of similar interests🌿

[@sr633]

Very nice video, it must have taken a lot of effort and time to put together. Thanks.

[@jengalloway4961]

Wonderful video lady's. Thank you so much for sharing more about you both. Now I love you even more as we have more in common than I knew. I had no idea of the archeological side. I wish that were something I could be a part of as well harder to do in the states. I wanted to be one when I was younger and I am always, always looking at the ground to find things. Checking out rivers and creeks and now metal detecting. I also loved the different locations. Looking forward to see many, many more adventures from you guys.

[@kayreive]

May I ask where the male figure/husband/father is in your life

[@mishax67]

This was lovely!! I live vicariously through you on each of your adventures!( One of these days I will make it back to England...I was there with my Grandmother in 1985... She actually worked on an archaeological dig in England in the late 70s/early 80s, but I can't remember where.....) And I love how you both say the same things at the same time, you're truly, deeply connected with each other. A strong mother daughter bond! ❣️❣️❣️

[@Slaatje222]

I can't believe my question came on the channel😱😱love you guys, keep going! Btw, on the matter of inspiration, you inspire me greatly to just go out there and look for treasure, so thank you! I'm having some trouble finding a good larking spot myself since I live in a big city in the Netherlands and I don't drive... Also, most of the Netherlands is cities nowadays so there aren't that many spots at all. I hope to make a journey to the UK one day so I can maybe go larking there and maybe, just maybe meet you guys😁

[@custardthepipecat6584]

Fiddle sticks missed the live stream. : (

[@kimbain4368]

This was wonderful. You two always make me smile. I love your enthusiasm and your "let's do it" attitude. It seems like you two get along very well, too, which is always nice to see. Thanks for being your delightful selves and for sharing what you love with us. Take care, stay well, and carry on!

[@marthariddlegarcia2991]

Such a lovely Q and A session. Everything was so beautiful from the two of you to the gorgeous scenery and photography. Alex, you are a superb photographer, National Geographic worthy. Hugs from the beautiful west coast of Oregon USA.

[@kellyhawes8901]

As always, this was fabulous cinematography, I never tire of seeing your beautiful at home scenery . One of the things I’ve always loved about your videos is the honesty you bring to everything you film and about yourselves. Ok...so my dream wish would be to spend a week with the two of you roaming and discovering treasures, using them to create new things!

[@Amasod1]

You guys are just a joy to watch and that is why you grew your channel so quickly. You have lots of conversation it’s informative it’s fun to watch you find these things the music is great and the fact that you add in the scenery and nature. And not to mention making your jewelry all of it is just great and I’m sure you’re going to grow a lot more. Thank you for the adventures. I am in California so seeing countryside is fantastic.

[@MeMommyEms]

i love how you girls change your location each time there's a new questions.

[@susanselko-millman4889]

Love the different areas you filmed in. The landscape changing through the season's is beautiful.

[@rikspector]

Thank you both so much. I saw the rerun and some of those scenes early on with the fields and fence looked like a painting, they were so lovely. I called my wife Suzan in from the living room and she said I ought to paint it, something haven't done for many years, so it's up to you:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@Arvak60]

Q : "How did you grow up your channel... ?" -> A: "Talentful videos" ;-)

[@rondihartert3610]

You gals look like you truly love being together! Congratulations on your success in KZbin land! For your next Q & A, I would love to know if you have careers outside of KZbin. You're both so talented. Just wondering what you do! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@donnabrewer4971]

Watching you two reminds me so much of my daughter and me when we are talking. We are so much alike - just like you two! My new son in law commented just last night at dinner how much we are alike. We say the same things, like the same things, use the same expressions just like you two. It must be a mother/daughter thing. Keep up the great work!

[@jennifermiddleton8713]

This is the best KZbin question and answer video I've ever seen!! So fun!

[@wallys11000]

Very well done ladies. It adds a new dimension to knowing you. I so enjoy all your videos and the incredible beauty of your land.

[@raeebissh1227]

I love how you did this video with switching spots and scenery with each question 😁

[@janicestevens8469]

I just love you both! You bring such interest and joy to each of your videos and it’s so appreciated with our crazy world the way it is right now. I thought it was so funny that someone thought you were driving too fast! ♥️😊♥️😊

[@debbiemays70]

That was wonderful! Congratulations on a great year! The landscape was beautiful. Excited to see what the next year brings.

[@j.k.rector9818]

As of 8:03, this is a “streaming”video. Love the editing and the answers and stories - what an brilliant way to wrap up a wonderful year of YouTubing. My question is why, as an American, I can understand you 90% of the time when I can’t catch 30% of those with Scottish accents? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@marykunselman284]

I loved this I do crafts collect old bottles and marbles and my art glass. We have to be sisters of different misters Gayle I started mine when I read light gas and water meters in my hometown. I love your channel so much keep up the wonderful videos these are truly priceless they make everyone cheer up when one comes out

[@mazhansen8804]

That was a good video. What a horrible thing history can be sometimes. The clay ink pot you found recently, I didn't realise that fingerprint was a child's, I wonder how many of them they turned out in a day, so sad to think about. Thank goodness for child labour laws now, at least in developed countries. I looked up Mrs Winslow's, there is an article from the Maryborough Gazette, dated 15 August 1885 ( which i found on a Queensland state Library blog). My father recently passed & he was born in Maryborough Qld. His Mother would've been a baby around that time & incidently the 15th of August was her Birthday. The article goes on to say about how many children in Qld & therefore, in Australia, had died from taking it. There was an inquest to establish how in future, people could purchase products like these & powders that were on the market & readily available to parents. There must have been thousands of infant deaths, worldwide. 😱

[@scottishmudlarking]

Such a lovely video and landscape! Great to hear you two talk about interests, dream finds and adventures :) And oh yes please make a video about Whitby - we had meant to go this year .... best of luck for your next year!

[@darrennorth6255]

I was waiting for Sasquatch to make an entrance behind you waving .haha keep safe girls xx

[@beckerickson8034]

I got a kick out of the "who does the driving" question. The answer was awesome, lol.

[@carolyns9687]

Wishing you many more years of success on your first ANNIVERSARY!🎉🥂❤️🇨🇦

[@heidihalderman1118]

My dream find would be hand blown round sphere. A Japanese net float float...round, of course.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Wow yes! That would be amazing! x

[@rimonagale1625]

Lovely!!! 💝 If there will be a re-play I will watch because I missed the beginning of this Q&A. Also missed a bit due to a phone call.

[@soulgamblers]

What an amazing family! I love the Northern Mudlarks videos, entertaining and educational! I share your love for leaning a new craft by jumping in and learning by doing! I do leatherwork, loom beading, jewelry, silkscreen printing. I love both of you, Alex is so pretty! Keep up the great videos.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much! xx

[@RebeckaSarkozy]

Congrats on a year of Mudlarking! I have been with you almost the whole time! xxx

[@stinkygraykitty6808]

I loved the bead making video!

[@ellenmurphy2150]

Hi ladies. I don't know much about mudlarking in England or Scotland. Do you need a license to mudlark? I'm from waaay across the pond in Massachusetts and don't know. Also Mr.Ainsworth from Time Team seems really nice. I love that show. You guys found a Roman parade ground!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

You only need a licence to mudlark on the River Thames in London xx

[@79kevnor]

Congratulations on an amazing 1st year. Here's hoping many more years of exploring and adventure are yet to come.

[@kellysadoff5523]

I'm so impressed how lovely you two are and what you share with all of us! I feel like I'm with you searching when you're on a hunt ha! Thank you for bringing such beautiful content to the world. You inspire me to dive more into my hobbies that I often feel like I don't have time for. Keep doing what you do and I will be there to cheer you on!

[@lindawinchell7346]

You two are amazing women!

[@kathysullivan2618]

Hello ladies...Loved your Q&A video. I love all your video’s actually :) Happy Anniversary Keep the great work up ! Is there anything here (Boston Massachusetts USA...)that I can send that you cant get there ?

[@claudianelson5458]

Hi Ladies, I know I'm late with a few questions, but as I watched this fun video, I found that questions did come to mind: You seem to have farming equipment -- the tractor, a ton of hay, etc., who does that work, and what animals are you feeding with all the hay? Is the house your living in currently a familial/ancestral home of yours? How far do you need to drive to get to town, the market, etc.? Since we live on an island, people think we don't have real houses or electricity or markets, so we're used to getting weird questions, too. Thanks!

[@faeriesmak]

I was wondering the same things.

[@jilzer]

I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your channel at the beginning of this crazy year! Thank you!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Wow, you ladies like the exact same interests as me and I'm sure many others: Archaeology, genealogy, crafts and photography.

[@Carolbearce]

Well done ladies! Loved watching this.

[@badbatdesigns]

Congratulations!