Visit to an abandoned Victorian megastructure - A leaky dam! Mudlarking on dry land

[@lynnreid3106]

I love your swan figurine. Just wondered if a bit more sea/river glass would have looked nice at the front too, so as to also hide the broken pieces.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Great minds think alike Lynn, that's exactly what Caroline said when I brought it in from the shed 🙂😎🐼

[@nicpurnell7630]

Thank you for sharing your 'dam'🤣 adventure, what wonderful surroundings! I had a dolly in the '70s that had those dolly shoes. I think the mystery object is the top of a hot water bottle, with the stopper attached and what is left of the perished rubber 'bottle', Another flashback to the '70s, These were used a lot in our house at winter time as we did not have central heating. Thank you again, see you tomorrow for the Live show,❤& 🙏 God bless.xx

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

😄 Glad you enjoyed the dam adventure Nic... Gosh, to think that a doll from the 70's would be 50 years old now, where as all the time gone?? 😄 An excellent guess on the mystery object... See you in The Live Chat... God bless you too 🙂😎🐼

[@joclothier5536]

Oh,dear, Dear Phil. When you found your glass jug, it immediately reminded me of the glass jug that my father made mint sauce in,when we were going to have roasted leg of lamb ( maybe it was Welsh lamb !!! ) for our Sunday lunch.Lo and behold, you said that your mother used a similar jug for her mint sauce,at the same time.what a coincidence that was and you certainly made my bottom lip quiver!!! As always,love to you both,Jo.from Wolverhampton. xxxxxxx

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's lovely Jo, we always love it when something we find stirs happy memories, and on this occasion, we share a very similar one. Take care and thanks for sharing your story 🙂😎🐼

[@tracyruth4247]

I really enjoyed this. More nice finds, a creative craft, and, as always, another very interesting history lesson from Phil (I think l enjoy those the most)! Thank you both!😊😍

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed this video Tracy and it's great to hear how much you enjoyed the history... There's a very special history trek in this weeks video too, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@richardserridge2767]

I love that dam! I'd say it's even better without the water!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Exactly Richard... There are dams full of water all around the place, but an empty dam, that leaks! Now that's different 😄 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@richardserridge2767]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons The variety of grasses and the little river are better than a reservoir 😂

[@susancousins8766]

Love the sound of the water 💧💜👍

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That place had everything Susan, running water, wonderful views and an incredible Dam right in the middle, well worth the trek 🙂😎🐼

[@momof2n8993]

So glad I get to apart of one of you firsts. The sound of the water is so soothing. You two are such an amazing couple, you can feel the love and respect between you.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much for such kind and encouraging words. We really appreciate your lovely comment. 🙂😎🐼

[@kpax2066]

I think that my week would not be as enjoyable without an adventure and history with Phil and Caroline! I love your channel!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

What a lovely thing to say... Thank you so much, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@guadalupeknippen528]

This countryside is breathtaking. I really like the silver metal swans. 🌻🐕🇺🇸

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you enjoyed this location Guadalupe, and the swan craft, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@sarahstrong7174]

There is something quite mesmerizing about the sight & sound of flowing water.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes, we love it 🙂😎🐼

[@bunniesinclair197]

Looks like the flap in your toilet tank. I so like hearing the history of the places you go. Will try and watch your live. I need to calculate the time. Big hey ya'll from Lexington, North Carolina, USA

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Great to hear that you enjoy the history Bunnie. Hope you can make the Live Show, it starts at 4pm in North Carolina. Take care and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@joyceowen6495]

Since watching your larks i know more about Wales and i am 86yrs old so thank you for your knowledgex

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great Joyce, thanks for watching 🤠🙂🐼

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

What a beautiful place to wander. I think that glass pitcher would be beautiful filled with sea glass and the dolphin would make a great planter

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It was so beautiful Kathleen 🌞 Thanks for the great suggestions, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@possumbuddy]

What a beautiful place! The Victorians sure were industrious people. Thanks for the history of this dam. Another great video as usual.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes Debra, they certainly knew how to build in the Victorian era, and they built things to last! So glad you enjoyed the video and the history, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

A little buffer, but it didnt bother me. Incredible, amazing video, i so do love your history talks phil!! You go in so much depth :-) Love the melted green posion bottle!! I have turned away from the rivers and have started bottle digging hahah!! Found so many clay pipes monday, I will leave some photos in monday video for you

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed the premier Adam... and of course we're not at all jealous of your wonderful hoard of pipes 😄😂

[@juliehobden749]

Love the talk about the reservoir it’s fascinating oh and Caroline I’d take the bottle home as a feature in your garden.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great to hear Julie, thanks... and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@annettefournier9655]

Thank you Phil and Caroline. Hat's off to you. That was quite a hike into the reservoir and back out!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're welcome Annette, we were worn out by time we got back to the car, but it was well worth the effort. 🙂😎🐼

[@momof2n8993]

That is absolutely amazing so beautiful. There are four huge damn all around us if one would go we wouldn't even have time to react .

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

They are incredible structures, and as you say, they have to be strong as a structural failure is unthinkable 😱 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@susancousins8766]

Thanks for the history greatly told 👍💜😊

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

My pleasure Susan, glad you liked it. 🙂😎🐼

[@mamasgonecreating1967]

The story of the dam was fascinating. Nice adventure. The swan artwork was lovely Phil. And I have to say it, the melted bottle would make an awesome soap dish. 😉

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed the story of the dam and liked the craft. As soon as I saw that bottle, I thought 🤔 soap dish 🤔😄 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@patwithers1448]

Love from the old lady in Texas USA .God bless you❤ always and forever

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hello Pat and thanks for watching... God bless you too 🙂😎🐼

[@mudlarkingmarionette]

Awesome dam ; enjoyed the history thankyou

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you enjoyed the history of the dam, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@sisD]

History of the damn is great! Love your creation Phil. Nice day Phil & Caroline. 🦋

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So nice to hear that you liked the history and the craft, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@Mudjie50]

Always a joy to see the Welsh country side in all it's glory.. What were those pretty white flowers we saw at 21:38... I hope my dream list comes true and I can visit the land of my grandfather. Thank you for taking us along on your adventure

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you enjoyed the countryside on this weeks video, I believe the flowers were 'water crowfoot' (www.wikiwand.com/en/Ranunculus_fluitans) Hope you get to see Wales for yourself one day, but until then thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@CraftyCampervanners]

Love the melted green poison bottle. We think the mystery item is a little saucepan/pot for boiling water. Enjoyed the history about the dam 👍🏻. Catch you tonight on the live if internet is good enough x

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hi both, we loved that melted bottle too. Glad you enjoyed the history, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@gabrielebehr563]

Great Video with interesting Victorian dam lesson. The swans look so elegant, nice. Amazing finds today👍

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Gabriele, we're so glad you enjoyed the history and liked the craft and finds, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@iamshotty]

Lol, I love that there is always one black sheep among the white at 2:50 😊 Loved the history of the dam. The surroundings were so beautiful. Your swans looked beautiful too Phil, I would fill it up completely with sea and river glass! Fabulous idea of yours. Just stunning. That melted poison bottle was a corker too.. I will be in touch/email with you soon to relieve you of some of your treasures! Thank you my lovelies xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It's great to hear that you liked so much of this video Teresa, and you're right about the sheep 😁 thanks for watching and we look forward to hearing from you by email 🙂😎🐼

[@cdmikie]

It looks like you had quite the walk this week, that alone was treasure found.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Very true Michelanne, the walk was as good as the destination, we had a wonderful time. And in this weeks video I take an amazing walk, but it was too scary for Caroline 😱 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@dawnschoenrock2653]

Phil you are funny, like that would have really fit in your bag 🛍️ I like your sense of humor 😂

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

In the days we live in, it's good to find reasons to laugh 😄😂 wherever we can Dawn. Glad it made you smile 🙂😎🐼

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

No pics of Manky on top of the dam?

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It was far too high even for me and Manky ⭐🐼⭐

[@larkdavis6041]

Phil, the one blue piece in your "goodie bag" would look good in the front of your swan creation I think. With a light behind it, it reminds me of a mid century modern t.v. lamp🙂 gotta finish watching now😉

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks for the suggestion Lark and the idea of a 'mid century tv lamp'. Hope you enjoyed the rest of the video, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@terrig2298]

Hi! I enjoyed your documentary about the dam and the beautiful landscape. I love your intro, also the filming and music placement make your video such a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you very much Terri, we really appreciate your comment, and we're so pleased to know how much you enjoy the way we put the video together, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@debcattell7059]

What a beautiful area, and great history 😁 and some great bits and pieces from the dump 🥰 I liked the Swans too Phil. I was thinking maybe more sea glass too, which I think was already mentioned in comments 👍😊 thank you once again for taking us along with you 😀

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed the location on this video Deb. As you say, you're not alone in suggesting more sea glass on the swans 🤔 I'll have to have a think about that 🤔 All the best and as always, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@angelamillard6418]

Wonderful to spend time with you! I would love to have swans nearby!!❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It's great that you could join us Angela, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@tarrasams7423]

Hello 👋 from New York USA you Guy's found Some Amazing Finds my Favorite Definitely Was the Melted Green Posion and the Foot Warmer Stopper Thank you for Bringing me Along with you Guy's I can't wait to see What you Find Next 😊 😀

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hello Tarra, we liked that melted poison bottle too, glad you enjoyed this trip, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@mountaintopgranny5661]

Very nice swan vase.thank you for all the information.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're most welcome, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@christhompson4270]

Another awesome video guys, loved the shed artwork Phil, take care and thank you for sharing 👍👏❤️

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Chris, you're so kind... Glad you enjoyed the trip to the shed... You take care too and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Lovely structure some nice bits seeing that heron reminds me of the one I used to feed at the bottle dump

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed seeing the dam. We often have the herons fly by, but this is the first time we've got a decent image on the video, and we've never fed one like you have. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

Did the Premier come off without a buffering hitch this week?

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

No Ninfa, it still buffered... Even in the shed!! 🙂😎🐼

[@jackiebeans2689]

Fun trips!! Caroline, I’ve got the same boots!! Now I’ll have to get the t shirt!!😁💕😺😺😺

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you had fun on this trip Jackie... The boots are great... as is the tee shirt 😄😂 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@phylliswilliamstn]

You take us to the most interesting places. And I love those finds!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed the trip Phyllis, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@susancousins8766]

Beautiful area watching again 😊💜

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great Susan. Thanks 🙂😎🐼

[@markjones336]

Massive 😎 cool!

[@sarahstrong7174]

The roots on that tree don't seem to have gone very deep though. Maybe that is why it fell over?

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Good point Sarah, they were shallow 🤔 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@kristinamitazaki6348]

Lovely craft Phil🤩

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Kristina🙂😎🐼

[@annelewis387]

Love the vidos

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great Ann, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@susancousins8766]

I would say a creamer pot

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks Susan 🙂😎🐼

[@momof2n8993]

The Swan piece is so pretty..

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you 🙂😎🐼

[@aprilp.4530]

Can you tell me a little bit more about the mint sauce your mom used to make? This american is intrigued...

[@juliehobden749]

My mum used to make mint sauce by chopping mint finely and steeping it in a small amount of hot water then added a small amount of white sugar then added white vinegar. I used this recipe for 30 years as a chef in various restaurants.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

All I remember is the bits of mint leaves floating in vinegar April, but I see Julie has shared her mum's recipe. Hope that helps the intrigued American 😄 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks for sharing Julie 🙂😎🐼

[@sandrawilson2555]

@@juliehobden749 my Nanna made mint sauce the same way, I loved it! 🙂

[@danfetters6494]

When I would start to wade in with a chat, I often froze the video. Hope it helps to report

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks for letting us know Dan... They contact us from KZbin each week to say they're still trying to find the problem. It's been over 3 months now! Take care, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@johnelliott5597]

your mystery item is the top of an old rubber hot water bottle

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

🏆 Well done John 🙂😎🐼

[@cheggs04]

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