The Struggle Paid off with Amazing Military Find! Plus Antique Dolls & More - Mudlarking Treasures!

Join us on the river foreshore for another mudlarking treasure hunting adventure - who knows what we'll find!
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[@grumpy_poo]

Motto of Scotland ... simple translation... " Dinna mess wi' me pal!! " 😆

[@JayBane-n9l]

Thank you two young ladies. You two give an old man from Mississippi such entertainment and I would not miss an episode of your channel I look forward to it every week.

[@user-uo5sg2te6p]

Hello! hello ! Frome Cyprus👌👌 🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🌷🐓🐔🐣🦉🕊🦊💚💚💚💚

[@ShirleyWhite-rc6je]

That is badge is wonderful ,beads are very pretty. Thank you for sharing your video with us all ❤️ your friends Shirley from new Bern, north Carolina USA ❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😮🎉😅😊

[@mitzseamakes111]

You did the best you could for that little creature. Thank you for trying. I am sorry it didn’t make it.

[@richardserridge2767]

That open mouth baby is hilarious 😂 Maybe it gets filled with sick to come out of, although it would leak out of all the other little holes 😂 Sadly, the bird will possibly have died from bird flu... I've seen dead birds of similar fish eating species sadly. That Black Watch badge is incredible and fitting for the time of year!

[@philipcallicoat3147]

Absolutely charming ❤🌹🌹🕊️ No metal detectors needed... Your Posts are so precious... A. Marvelous and lovely woman's touch... You're artist and archeologist.... Nothing else can compare with you two in your genre... Love and sweet natured mother and daughter ❤️🤗🕊️🌹🌹! PS....we want to see your collection 🤓🤗!!!

[@heatherreinsmith8286]

My gosh Alex!! That is so tragic !! You tried tho!! Love you and your Mom!!

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

Hi everyone 😊

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Hello 👋

[@MisterTee2010]

My heart was breaking there for a moment. I thought OH NO Mom is going to have to cut her hair Love your hair Alex 🤗😘💖

[@vickinoeske1154]

The doll's mouth is open to take a bottle.❤

[@theresa5168]

Hello Everyone, beautiful day, beautiful family, beautiful Country. Thank You for sharing your adventures. See you soon.

[@thekenneth3486]

Several nifty finds today! And it was worth the struggle: you have such glorious hair, Alex, it's got to get tangled occasionally. So sorry about the dead bird, but the fact that you did your best for it is greatly to your credit. Not many would have done the same. 💜

[@cynthiat6505]

When you find a plain pipe bowl I immediately think of your little village you created out of pipe bowls. It was delightful! Music again is excellent! She emerges victorious!!!

[@hegra32]

Your care of wildlife warms my heart ❤️ ❤❤

[@59tante]

Let's get these ladies to 100k

[@PeggyParrish-sg1eu]

Yall could make a homemade snow white doll with that doll's head. She's the storybook definition of Snow White!! I love it. ❤️

[@PeggyParrish-sg1eu]

At least you tried to help the poor little thing!! You have such a wonderful heart Alex!!❤❤❤

[@risireynolds6881]

While all of your finds are incredible I find myself totally in love with your crown perfume top Alex. I love all of your videos and your finds, from the quirky to the magnificent military. Keep up the good work ladies.

[@lealuckau9278]

I love when Alex goes feral, she always finds something amazing 🤗😁🥰

[@shannahenk1655]

Thanks, Alex, for trying to rescue the bird. I wonder what happened to it. I love the little doll with the open mouth!

[@Lorraine4305]

Thanks for the history on the badge. The plaid you showed is called “Black Watch Plaid” in the USA. It was so cool to find out why it is called that.

[@peggyreid6836]

Hello my lovelies. This was a fulfilling experience in the dump, and I am truly sorry for the poor little bird. We all know you did your best at trying to save it.

[@robinmcknight3731]

Thanks for trying to save the bird it shows you care for the animals . It’s your fun attitudes that really make your channel what it is !!

[@silverpebble1]

Absolutely LOVE that little doll head wearing her crown (she FANCY) and the fact that you tried to give CPR to a cormorant/shag. RIP. The range of doll parts you found on this trip made the collection a bit sort of deathy and army-leggy but fantastic at the same time. I think the schwoo shard may well be a piece of Burleighware (though not 100% sure). THANKYOU for your gorgeously calming creative videos.. They've been chilling me out every week since the beginning of the pandemic - so grateful to you both xxxx

[@kathleenyoder5186]

I checked on eBay….(Antique German bisque porcelain baby with pacifier toy doll.) There’s a lot of 6 of your tiny doll with the mouth open and indeed they have pacifiers or dummies. SO cute!

[@lorienray6216]

Love this black watch badge, quite the history on it. Also the Black Watch last I heard was one of the best in world in gr.4 The badge baby and rose deserve the window

[@sadielevens1144]

❤❤❤❤❤. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@tanithmessenger3581]

Amazing finds, the badge was worth the struggle indeed Alex! Sad about the poor wee bird, but at least you laid it to rest. Well done for trying to save it though. Hope you both have a wonderful week and have fun at the event at the weekend!

[@christinekeay8456]

The motto of the Black Watch is rendered in Scotland as “Wha’ daur meddle wi’ me” 😍

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

Hi girls,iam glad you came in today,cause I am feeling kind of sick.And help me alot.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Hope you take some video at the fair!

[@LoriZabielski]

When I was your age. Mom and I would go antiquing. We would have fun discovering treasures. In Canada we don't have old dumps to look at. Mom's been gone 10 years now. I miss our adventures. Alex you are very lucky to share your outings with your mom. Enjoy your time hunting . It will be very fond memories ❤❤

[@joyceowen6495]

You are making lovely memories together,hold on to themxx

[@Andbygrace7024]

Beautiful day

[@kennethboydsr3966]

That Badge would look great cast in silver. I love the smiles you two have it shows that you love what you do and it makes me feel good .😊❤

[@shanetrent8799]

I haven't stopped laughing all day over the image of Alex giving CPR to a dead bird. You can't make this stuff up. Thanks,Alex!❤

[@KellyK-il2bk]

Love you for helping the little bird ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindabaldwin2568]

"I can't add more words to this video because your many fans have already said what I would say. Your videos always make me happy ! Thank you for taking us all on your treasure hunts ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻 stay well !!"

[@annrejda-wolfe6358]

Alex please cast the flower in sliver! And that fuse cover could be a drawer pull.

[@teresaganey4644]

Hello from Georgia USA.I LOVE THE FINDS.The pipe Alex found was awesome.

[@dragonflybkay911]

That badge is absolutely amazing...wow!!

[@ryro5401]

What an awesome find, the badge. I'm rather amazed you got it so clean. I was cringing with you when your hair was stuck. From one long-haired gal to another, OUCH!

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

Alex so nice of you to try to save that bird with CPR. Few people would even think to try that. That was a great badge that you found! Thank you girls.

[@danielp9609]

You are stunning girls. I really admire your lifestyle. It's something I've always dreamed of doing: wandering through nature and exploring its beauty. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to make that dream a reality since I left the orphanage. It's so inspiring to see you living it out. ❤

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

The Military badge is absolutely amazing... well done Alex

[@amyfinch9131]

Thank you for trying to save the bird! I know it’s weird, but mouth to beak works as well. We had a bird die and my husband did mouth to beak resuscitation and brought our bird back to life.

[@DERAMNONA]

Alex , angel you can't save everything but bless you for trying. When you were fighting with the hedge the saying ' been dragged through a hedge row backwards ' suddenly popped into my head 😂😅 Lovely film , another relaxing treat on a cold rainy and windy Monday . Thank you for sharing ❤

[@traciegibbs115]

Y’all are amazing! I absolutely enjoy watching your videos. Stay safe out there.

[@VenusDeMilitant]

What a good person you are Alex. What a kind action to try and save the bird's life. Your Mom raised a fine and caring person. My best to you both.

[@charlottem162]

I adore beautiful people who are kind to animals. Bless you. My sister and I would've done the same ❤

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️ So many good finds on this lovely day!🌞⚘️⚘️

[@kyledevlin7879]

GREAT JOB LADYS, LOVE THE BADGE CLEAND UP REALLY GREAT LOVE THE HISTORY ON YOUR ITEMS FROM THE PAST.

[@LaurieAKeck]

I love the jars! Nicely done. Thank you for all your hard work and taking us along on your journey into the wonderful land of Scotland. Hi from Los Angeles CA USA

[@SueFeige]

I love what you did with the jars and lids. They are beautiful. At least you didn’t have to cut your hair Alex, to get untangled from the brambles.

[@sandybuchart6017]

Well here we are, it's late fall 🍁 again ! What a wonderful year we've had ! I'm looking forward to seeing another year of fantastic finds !

[@whotknots]

Some particularly beautiful imagery this episode Ladies, thank you!

[@kellyw.1779]

Hello Gail and Alex! Wow, y'all found some awesome treasures. Congrats on the amazing badge you found, too cool! The jars etc y'all made for the fair look beautiful, I'd love to see the jewelry and other items as well. I wish Texas wasn't so far away, it would be great to meet y'all in person. Good luck on your sales! So sorry about the bird but thank you for your kindness and heart filled effort to try and save him/her.😇 Big ((Hugs))🤗😊

[@arlenewitt248]

Wow, great finds this time. My favorites are the torso of the open mouthed baby and the Black Watch badge, although the guest pipe was great, too. Love the nature scenes and the music, although it was too bad about the bird. Thank you for trying to save it.

[@jenninaluznyj]

Love watching your videos whilst wrapped up by the fireside.Even through spells of ill health always enjoy your mudlarks x

[@harridan.]

thank you for another wonderful video! it was nice to hear Nimrod by Elgar, around 13:30. also, thank you for the info on the Black Watch Plaid, i have been trying to remember it since i discovered Mia X Ally, the extraordinary pair of musicians who play, among other things, electric violin and bagpipes, respectively, amazing young women. Ally wears an incredible variety of kilts, of course.

[@behzatc.8515]

Good luck to you.🙂

[@primitivetennesseechicks8740]

I hate the short days! But we have had many nice Indian summer days for November!

[@yomama8873]

Great finds. Good luck at the fair🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@dthomp06]

I’m sorry that despite your beautiful heart, you were unable to save the bird. Glad you got some great finds though. My husbands family comes from the Alston area. Cool you’re going there

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

Beautiful finds today, ladies. I love the badge!❤

[@kayesdigginit1519]

Cynthia ❤

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

@@kayesdigginit1519 Hi Kaye!❤️

[@squatchthumper7537]

Locations yall got are awesome to mudlark on!!! Ever think about larking & then using garden rakes to turn over rocks and a bit of dirt on a shoreline right before it rains.......and then go back immediately after the rain has finished???

[@naomijacot4295]

Loved all the finds today…amazed at all the blue beads you find….sorry about the bird…😢….military badge a great find!

[@colleenfoster997]

You’re a kind woman alex

[@susancunningham1822]

Alex goes way and beyond! It paid off!🎉

[@christhompson4270]

Amazing finds, great drone footage and stunning scenery. Take care and thank you for sharing 👏🙏❤️

[@2flewover1]

That thumbnail You two have done a beautiful job of keeping the spirit of adventure and our connection to history alive. Brilliant!

[@Pierrot17932]

Nice vidéo and Nice trouvailles and Nice music👍

[@jamesrawson6659]

Some good finds. I also want to applaud the caring attitude you have towards animals. I have been waiting for this vid all week. Thank you for the wonderful content you both provide. As I said once before your vids bring my day to a beautiful end. Thank you again Gail and Alex

[@michelledean6157]

What great finds this lark! Looks like that ceramic piece was on its last leg! 😂 Thank you for trying to save the bird. 💜

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ finds again. The jars are magnificent ❤.

[@joannhempen8210]

Alex you have a heart of Gold❤❤❤❤

[@deborahmccall5617]

🥰👍❤️ love the jars......all the best with your jar sales. I love them all !!!!

[@123uschie]

Oh if I lived on your side of the pond I would be a your sale! Beautiful items you have for sale ❤

[@sylviacortes3251]

Hola Alex y Gail ,me encanto video siempre es divertido ir en busca de tesoros ❤.Bendiciones para ustedes 🥰😍

[@gwynnrydelek9025]

I love what you did with those ceramic jars!! They are lovely. If I was in the area, I'd be at your craft show for sure.

[@JayBane-n9l]

You have such a beautiful heart sweetie!!!

[@luanahayth4817]

The adventure is amazingly interesting

[@Torsten389]

You both always put a smile on my face. Thank you for the positive distraction!

[@ronrowe8168]

The black watch badge is very cool and greatly detailed. Good find

[@jodivandyk3649]

I'm glad you tried to help the poor bird, Alex. ❤

[@treasuretom13]

Love the hat badge and miniature crown! Beads also awesome! 💜

[@cg256y9]

Awesome military hat badge! It would be interesting to see how you clean your finds. You did an amazing job with that one!

[@janicewhite1113]

All the finds were great and a good drone shot of the river and bank it certainly is steep

[@joclothier5536]

Great video,as always.(thumbs up!) xx

[@brendawilliams7836]

The badge was a great find! There is so much history behind it!

[@catherinemollman9936]

Such beautiful music with this video.

[@didisalyers4460]

I loved the badge you found. I am always fascinated by both your abilities to find even the smallest treasures. Amazing

[@pretzeltime3900]

Hello Gail and Alex. My sister and I watch your channel faithfully and just love your idea for the crocks and lids. You two are amazing❤

[@badsworthcats]

I was so glad to see you in my feed…you are ladies after my own heart and so honest and nice…I love your other KZbin site as well…..just a word and it’s not meant to be nasty,but you both need to get a good hand cream…my hands used to look so much like yours..❤

[@suebt8794]

Black watch cap badge is an amazing find! So jealous x

[@doreenbailey6130]

Here's hoping you have a super successful fair TFS

[@viridiangreen8259]

Absolutely love the black watch medallion

[@stuartcunnington6283]

God bless you for caring about the poor little bird.

[@juliakonrad3665]

Glorious background music touches the heart and emotions 🎼

[@sallya.2412]

Really great finds there especially that badge. Worth getting tangled hair for. Sorry to hear the bird could not be saved, at least you tried Alex. I love your ideas on the jars. Hope you do well at the craft fair. 🍶👍