Visit To Battlesbridge & Thrifting With My Mum 😊

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

What a wonderful day out with your mum. I love when you take us along on your outings. I love all of your videos. You’re so down to earth and natural. You said something about the 1950’s. I don’t know your mums age and not asking but she’s absolutely beautiful and youthful looking. I know she’s a treasure. You are blessed. Here’s yet another shop I’d want to stay in for a day or to. So much to choose from. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello there and thank you so much for coming along with us today, and for your really lovely comments. Mum is 83 actually so born in 1940, and she is amazing. She was a yoga teacher for almost 50 years so I think that’s kept her youthful. She gave up her classes in the pandemic and unfortunately we lost Dad then too, but she has loads of lovely friends and so she keeps herself busy and is still driving too. Anyway, lovely to chat to you and have a great weekend 🩷

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Something about thrifting and looking at all the antiques that once held so much value in someones life! I saw many pieces that I would've loved to take home with me! This was such a fun outing with your dear Mum Janette. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi AJ oh yes I remember that you like thrifting too, as I recall a couple of trips you took us on a while back 😊 gets a bit overwhelming when there’s so much choice doesn’t it? But lovely having you along with us 🩷💚🩵

[@patmetzger7387]

That's is a nice brick wall and mom will find just the right thing to hang like she has in all the other lovelies in her garden. I do so love your new green pot. Thank you

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Good morning Pat and thank you for watching our thrifting trip!! Wishing you a fabulous weekend ♥️

[@maureenthomson9584]

I really enjoyed this video 😊

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Maureen and thank you so much for coming along with us today!! 🩷

[@irismoles9369]

What a great day out for you and your mom

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hey there Iris and thank you, we had a fun day out. Happy weekend 🩷

[@freddip2039]

Hi Jeanette, i hope to see more of these sorts of vlogs! Your voice is very relaxing and comforting :)

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there FreddieP and thank you very much for joining us today. I’m not sure Richard would agree with you 😆 (that my voice is relaxing and comforting 😆😆)! Happy weekend 🩷

[@vickiesecary7939]

Such a fun video! I especially enjoyed the stocks and your antics! I’ve added you to my repertoire of gardening videos I watch every morning. I’m an early riser and get to watch everyone before my husband gets up. Coffee and gardening…what a wonderful relaxing morning! Thanks, Jeanette! 🤗😃🌺🌷🌸💐🌻🐞🌞

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Vickie and thank you for joining us! And I’m honoured to be part of your repertoire of morning viewing. That’s exactly what I do every morning with my coffee after I’ve walked the dogs and before I go to work - watch gardening videos! I’m an early riser too 👍😊💜

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Oh! I so enjoyed my day out with you and your Mum. Hope you both enjoyed your cup of tea after all those stairs. Hope you video your Mum receiving her planted up Campervan and placing it in her garden, what a lovely thought. Happy weekend 🌺🌸🪴🐝🦋🧑‍🌾🚗

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Penny and I’m so pleased you came along with us. I think I’m going to go to Summerhills this morning (after my dog walk as I’m still sitting here in my dressing gown 😆 right now) and 🤞 they still have the campervans and I’ll definitely show you. Have a happy weekend ♥️

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Oh wow I absolutely love places like this, me and the hubby are like the wombles 😆😆

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Good morning Jasmine and so pleased you liked it. So much fun and a great day out. I usually go here a couple of times a year, but not at the weekends, it is so busy then it’s incredibly hard to find a parking space. Hope you’re having a wonderful week ♥️

[@peggydove8756]

How nice to have a shopping trip with your Mom! I love those shops! Nice view at the top of that shop!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Good morning to you Peggy 🩷 we had a lovely day, thank you for coming along with us! Gorgeous views from the top!! Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@eileenmc8808]

My kind of day out, other than a garden center! It can be overwhelming sometimes though. That dollhouse was spectacular and those little prams of flowers caught my eye. Kudos to your Mum getting up all those stairs 😮! Wishing you better weather to work on the corner but it already looks brilliant as it is. eileen

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Eileen and thanks for coming with us. Bless Mum, climbing all those stairs! She used to be a yoga teacher for about 50 years so fitter than me!! Still, no mean feat!! That dollshouse was amazing wasnt it!! Hope you’re having a great day today 🩷

[@77sun222]

Hello Janette and Mum What a lovely day out for you both. I have been many years ago and it looks the same😂.That doesn't mean I'll never go again. There used to be a traditional gypsy caravan selling ceramics and old bottles. I bought some because they were cheap😵 I think a set of flying ducks would look lovely on your mums wall. That dolls house was fantastic but oh so expensive. Thanks for giving the origin of the name. So lucky to have a double dose of your vlogging. I am repotting some pot bound plants this weekend. Took a while to collect plants long ago. There weren't many outlets at all🎈🎉💕🍀

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Good morning Sharon and oh a set of flying ducks would be so much fun, not sure Mum would agree with us, but you never know! I will tell her your idea. Oh that dollshouse was incredibly expensive wasnt it?! Good luck with all your potting up today, that will be a job well done!! ♥️

[@bronwyncook4111]

Hi Janette, what a lovely day out with your Mum. So many interesting things but maybe that makes it too hard to make a decision. I loved that wonderful dolls house. I hope your cup of tea was worth the climb. The view certainly was. You do have so many great places near you. You'll have fun planting up a camper van for your Mum and it'll make her so happy. See you soon! Love Bron xx

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Good morning dear Bron and thank you for joining us! Yes, I think you are right, it’s difficult yo pick something when there’s so much choice! The dollshouse was spectacular!! Wishing you a happy day 🩷

[@richbishop7896]

Janette thanks for taking me shopping. You have such unique things there. It must be difficult to make a choice. Bonny

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Bonny and thanks so much for coming along with us today, such a great place, I could spend a fortune 🩷

[@jameslong6639]

Hi Jeanette is that why they call it high tea, with the tea room in the loft😂

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

😆😆 yes! Good job it was open!! Such a great view up there though!! Hope you’re having a great day 🩷

[@jameslong6639]

Sorry Janette, I called you Jeanette. Have a good weekend.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

😆😆 that’s ok James, I’ve been called far worse 😆😆

[@Cynthia-zz1vi]

Nice day out with your Mum, I know you treasured it and enjoyed some Tea Time

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Cynthia and thanks for coming along with us today. We had paninis and hot chocolate up in the tearoom, well deserved after climbing all those steps!! Wishing you a great weekend 🩷

[@vickiebrannon5217]

What a wonderful day out with your mom! I enjoyed seeing all the treasures, and I thought the doll's house was spectacular. Thank you for taking us along. Best wishes for a great week from Middle Tennessee!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello there Vickie and thank you for joining us today!! The dolls house was just amazing! I did have a dolls house I was decorating and buying furniture for, probably 30 years ago, but in the end it just took up too much room and I gave it to my friend for her little grandchildren. I’m still fascinated by them though. Wishing you a great weekend ♥️

[@Mary-lp9pq]

It so nice to see what u have in ur area Janette! It’s good to take time out just you n Mum for a day of fun!❤ I enjoyed this time as well! Have a good weekend!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Mary and thanks for coming along with us today 😊 we did have a good time, Mum is just so easy to be around 😊🩷

[@deborahevans4126]

How fun! Such a treasure trove of items😍

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Deborah and thanks for joining us, there’s just so much to see! Completely overwhelming but great fun 🩷

[@jane3730]

aww lovely to see your mum. It looked like you both had a nice day out together. I do hope you had a cup of tea and cake after all the stairs. Thanks for sharing bfn 🐞🌻🌱

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Jane, oh yes we had a lovely day out that day and a panini and a hot chocolate at the top of all those stairs!! Very nice. Hope you’re ok and thanks for coming with us on our trip 🩷💚🩵

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

So fun to see what things look like in other countries, thanks for sharing 😁🇺🇸

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Lorraine, it is, you’re right. I love watching Linda Vater going thrifting 😊 and Laura and her Mum on Garden Answer too. Thanks for coming with us today 🩷

[@judyjohnson4117]

Doesn’t matter it wasn’t really that much garden doing, so enjoyed the trip out with you and your mom. It’s fun to see all the goodies. Your mom has a pretty garden too. Can’t wait to see your mom getting her campervan.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Good morning Judy and thank you so much for coming along with us and so pleased you enjoyed the trip! I went to Summerhill yesterday but they stopped selling the campervans about 3 years ago!!! However, all is not lost as I found one on Amazon which should be arriving today 👍👍 hope you have a great weekend 🩷

[@caroltunney2709]

What a fantastic place.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hey there Carol, it’s really great isn’t it? Thanks for coming with us 🩷

[@thegonzalezs4953]

Hello hello my friend , very surprised with an other video this week 😊, very glad you’re making more videos .

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Good morning Max and thank you for joining us!! I’m off work at the moment for the school holidays so have a bit more time to do a couple of extra videos at the moment. Wishing you a wonderful weekend 🩷

[@thegonzalezs4953]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener enjoy your holidays my friend , and happy weekend also .

[@shardagovender4465]

So many nice goodies at this place..... 😀

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Sharda and yes, such an amazing place. Of course we don’t need any of it 😆 but it’s quite irresistible all the same. Have a fun day ♥️

[@naseem2284]

Aww listening to you and mum reminded me of when me and my mum would go out together 🥲. Really loved this video ☀️🪴💛

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello there Naseem and thank you for coming along with us today. I’m guessing you no longer have your Mum? I’m sorry if that’s the case 🩷 but I hope it brought back some happy memories for you. We have to treasure family while we have them don’t we? 🩷 have a happy weekend 😊

[@naseem2284]

I lost my mum in 2014. I miss her everyday. I have lived in Canada for many years but would go back to England to visit my mum every year. I miss England. I really love and enjoy your videos janette. Your garden is beautiful. Hope you have a lovely weekend ☀️🪴🌷

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh I am sorry to hear that Naseem 😘🩷

[@helenwilliamson7099]

What a lovely place, and I'm sure your mum will be pleased with the camper van lovely gift for her. Enjoy your weekend Janette ❤

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Helen and thank you!! I’ve just been to the garden centre and they don’t sell the campervans any longer!!! However, I’ve found one on Amazon so it should arrive tomorrow 🤞 hope you’re having a lovely day 🩷

[@helenwilliamson7099]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Thanks Janette, ah that's good you got one, horray for Amazon take care 🙂

[@helenwilliamson7099]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener forgot to say guess what the sun is shining 😂😂😂💛

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

You can’t beat Amazon can you?! 😊👍

[@helenwilliamson7099]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener 👍🌟

[@dawndawn6946]

What a lovely way to spend the day! I love antiquing. Places here are closed on Mondays as well. Happy Friday, Janette!🎉

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Dawn and thanks for coming along with us. I didn’t think to check if it might be closed 😆 still, was fun. Hope you have a great weekend 🩷

[@Flower_hoarder]

💚ENJOYED💚

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hey there Marlise and thank you for coming with us today!! 🩷

[@ninahmarshyn8655]

Glad you had a lovely day out with your Mum, the search for a sign continues. Thanks for the tour. Expecially the top floor tea room as I'm scared of spiral staircases I've never made it up there😅. We kyaked up the river crouch on Wednesday evening (5 & 1/2miles round trip) to have a drink at the Barge Inn Battlesbridge, it had just closed at 7pm. Missed it by 15 mins😆 xx

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Nina, we must be neighbours then, and kayaking along the river sounds like a lot of fun. Oh what a shame the pub had closed, you wouldn’t expect a pub to close that early!! 🩷

[@juliedubberley1192]

Loved this Janette many thanks for showing us around, I would have been bankrupt, can never resist antique centres, and this one looked intriguing ❤

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello there Julie and thanks for coming along with us today! I know what you mean. It’s hard to resist things you never even knew you needed 😆♥️

[@wendybartlett6717]

Thanks for taking us with you to this amazing place. I saw so many things that I liked so it's a good thing that it was a virtual tour for me! I have one of those glass carbouy things and was going to chuck it but £50 means I'll keep it. I remember mum and dad having one in the 1970's filled with plants and it was always a talking point if people visited as they'd want to know how the plants got inside. Wasn't that dolls house lovely? Hope the climb to the tea room was worth it. I'm sure it was as those views were stunning.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi Wendy and thanks so much for coming with us. I think my carbuoy (I didn’t know what they are called until you just told me) cost about £5 from a charity shop. I did grow plants in mine but they died 😆 and now it’s still just filled with soil, gravel and pebbles!! The dollshouse was incredible! But £1,000+!! Loads of things there no-one actually needs 😆 but lots of one-offs so really interesting! Hope you have a happy weekend ♥️

[@itsmewende]

Gardening isn't I enjoy watching. Seeing your garden centers and antique shops is so much fun. Look forward to shopping for that camper van, we are going..right 😊

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Wende and thank you! I always think my shopping trips videos are not always what everyone wants to see so it’s really lovely to hear that you do! Funnily enough, I went on Friday to Summerhills to buy Mum the campervan (I didn’t film it though) and Lo and behold they haven’t sold them for the past 3 years I was told! But … I found one on good old Amazon so it’s all planted up now and you can see what it’s like in my video next Tuesday. It’s not quite the same as mine but still lovely. And bigger. I’m seeing Mum on Tuesday afternoon so she can either have that one, or she can have mine and I’ll let her pick (because I like both of them). Hope you’ve had a great weekend ♥️

[@itsmewende]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener I think she'll love it, but I'd give her the choice too. You should take a poll and have people vote on shopping videos. You might be surprised.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

That’s not a bad idea Wende 👍😊🩷

[@kimfox5186]

Awh, that was really nice, Jeanette. I kept seeing flamingos and thinking, "I bet she goes home with one 😅. Have a lovely weekend 🎉

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

😆😆 Kim I resisted the flamingo urge!! 🦩 thanks for coming along with us on our trip today ♥️

[@veronicabetts5182]

Loved the visit to Battlesbridge with you and your Mum. It is about 1hr from me here in Ipswich, Suffolk. I think a visit might be in order, will I come away empty handed ummm no. I love using vintage stuff in the garden, really have to stop watching the videos from the other side of the pond, I'm getting worse. Enjoy your week-end at least it is'nt raining.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Veronica, oh I think a 1 hour drive is well worth it. Such a great place and when it is all open there is SO much more to see. I love vintage and retro and one-off finds, far more than brand new things so you’d better take a couple of carrier bags 😆 do let me know if you go!! Have a happy Sunday 🩷

[@GrannysGarden]

I get totally overwhelmed with so much goods on offer. I never know where to look, constantly get distracted and end up coming back with nothing. I hope you do eventually find a little gem for that brick wall.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Morning Una and I am the same, unless something screams out to you straight away, you end up with nothing. There’s nothing there we actually “need” anyway really, just nice to have a wander around. Wishing you a great day. Are your family still with you? 🩷

[@GrannysGarden]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener They went home yesterday. Did we get any rest? Perish the thought. Poor Miguel got a call from his son to say the car was broken down, so off he went. I stayed to cook the last meal for the kiddies and their parents and then saw them on their way. Then it was battle stations to reclaim the house from toys and general mayhem. I did absolutely nothing last night except sit like a blob on the couch! I think I earned it.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh my goodness!! Well, I think you deserve a whole “blob” day today as well 😆 a nice relaxing swim I’m thinking 😎☀️ and a good rest. Bet they all had a great time with you though 🩷

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

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[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Rose Mary and thank you for watching 🩷

[@laurenwellman2516]

Hi Janette 👋. Oh what a fun time shopping with your Mother. I love thrifting and antique shopping. My problem is I never go looking for something specific 😂😂. There are so many options for your Mom’s wall. Does she have an idea of what she would like to put there? Take care!! 🤗❤️🤗

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi again Lauren, I always think if you’re looking for something specific it’s harder to find it! I don’t think she knows what she wants, until she sees it. Fun looking around though!! 🩷

[@laurenwellman2516]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener this is very true, and I agree that she will know it when she sees it ❤️❤️

[@lindylou3519]

Really enjoyed this video. I love seeing the sights in your country. I love going to antique shops. We don’t have many nearby…have to travel 2 hrs to get to the good ones in Atlanta where there are some large antique malls.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello there Lindy Lou and thank you for coming along with us. I forget how large your country is and how far you have to travel to places, so I’m glad to be able to show you, Battlesbridge is I think about 12 miles from me. I wish you a fabulous weekend 🩷

[@stephenfoster1818]

Hi Jenette, I enjoyed your tour, Brighton pavilion looks amazing, must go one day. As for your the Battlefield super, which I had such a place to browse around all those sign and antique odds and sods. I do like a jumble sale., Think that's stems from my scout days when we held clothes jumble sales to raise money for the scout funds. The variety of things was impressive, as you say a little overwhelming. I did like your edited various musical themes too...a true skill of yours. The icing on the cake, get it? Was the long climb up the lighthouse stairs to the tea room....a room with a view...any lemon drizzle cake for sale? What a lovely day out with your mum, one to remember. No problem not having any garden bits in there.... a good interlude from your usual video. Take care...Steve

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Steve (sorry, I kept being formal with the “Stephen” before, I didn’t realise you are a “Steve”) 😆 oh I remember those jumble sales which I used to go to with my Nan when I was little, clothes piled high and all the women grabbing and pulling clothes and wo betide if two women had hold of the same item 😆 elbowing each other out of the way in the process 😆 at least that’s what the ones I went to were like, quite a scary place when you’re a little kid 😆 my Nan would win though, a true East End no messing with me type 😆 and oh you must definitely go visit Brighton Pavilion, it’s amazing. Battlesbridge is a great place to visit too and yes there was lemon drizzle cake and I bought an enormous slab of bread pudding to take home for Rich as that’s what his Mum used to make and he still loves it. You’ve filled me with memories here 😆🩷👍♥️

[@stephenfoster1818]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener morning, I only get called Stephen if I'm in trouble by my mum when I was younger...Lol. I think they are very strong memories going back to your impressionable young and happy days. Our wooden scout hut had tressel tables setup in a ring, scouts in the middle opposite side of the table were the customers ..selling clothes etc. Clothes where not individually priced so haggling took place over for price, penny, sixpence, half a crown if it was really good. I remember those looks from mature lady customer meaning drop the price. Times were hard back then, people had to make every penny count. Amazing what you remember. I have a sweet tooth so I'm up for any cake on offer, mum made a great lemon meringue pie! Steve

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Fun to reminisce isn’t it? Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@elizabethgreco-nieves]

Hello 👋 Janette, you have really made my lunch break today🫶. I loved shopping with you and your mom, I felt that I was there with you 😂. The dollhouse was gorgeous, I don’t blame the shop owner for not wanting anyone to touch it. Lots of interesting finds, and I thought the curved mirror that you showed in the beginning, would have looked great on the brick wall in your moms garden( Dainty Diaries also recently added one to her yard).So peaceful, loved the vlog❤ The stockades yikes, it would definitely deter me from being naughty😂 The tea room was worth the climb, but that sure was a lot of steps!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi Elizabeth and thank you so much for coming along with us today 👍👍🩷 oh yes that dollshouse was just gorgeous, I had one maybe 30 years ago that I was decorating from scratch and getting little bits of furniture, I loved doing that but in the end I gave it to my friend for her grandchildren as it just took up so much space. That was a lot of steps for Mum to climb, we did keep resting a bit on each floor, but the views alone were worth it. I watch Catherine on Dainty Diaries too, she is adorable. I hope you have a fabulous weekend 🩷

[@elizabethgreco-nieves]

Have a great weekend as well💕. Your dollhouse sounded beautiful 🤩 I’m glad your friend’s grandchildren enjoyed it. I can’t wait for your mom to get her camper pot😜🙌, she will be so happy.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

I went to Summerhills today to get her a campervan and found out they stopped selling them about 3 years ago!! However, all is not lost, I found one on Amazon and it should arrive tomorrow!! 🤞👍😉😆♥️

[@elizabethgreco-nieves]

Woohoo🎉🎉. Your mom is the sweetest, I love you both together. It’s like me and my mom, love our thrifting, especially for books. My sister looks for handbags😜

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

We must treasure our Mums 🩷

[@james3368]

Oh get them flamingos 🦩 😂

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

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[@Passionbloom52]

Really enjoyed this video , would you need a car to get there , as I think my dear little Grandson would love this , aswell as myself 😁

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi Lorraine, thanks for coming with us. Yes I do think you need a car to get there, it’s slightly off the A130 and down a windy country road. Very pretty to visit and when all the shops are open you would be there all day! Hope you have a wonderful weekend ♥️

[@Passionbloom52]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener That's a shame as I don't drive , although will take a look to see if PT does go there . Thank You & enjoy the rest of your day 😊

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh that is a shame. Do check PT though, you never know!! 🩷