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[@Sifinds]

⭐ See the time I found a complete ROMAN POT! ⭐ kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2i2kqywbK-ebM0si=aM4quctn9_EIfm5_⭐

[@janelovesy2399]

Fantastic Si !!!

[@cdsullivan5403]

Simon, I just have to say that you produce amazing videos. I am 72 years old and definitely have some favorite KZbinrs, especially mudlarkiers. I am too old and disabled to do what you do. So my mudlarking is done through your eyes. I just watched your Liverpool video and it was so enjoyable. And the search for Dino tracks in Scotland. You are a very charming young man. I appreciate the respect people like you show for the antiquities you are blessed to find. Love the music and your filming style, it just makes for wonderful videos. Your Liverpool video is the closest I will ever get to actually seeing the amazing history there. Their tourism departments should hire you to promote them. Keep it up!

[@margaretgarrett6632]

Me too l'm 83 young girl 😂 ❤❤

[@rachelkoiks]

I literally would’ve just left him. He can choose whether he wants to live or not. Hey! I’ve seen this kind of UK Roman kiln made & demonstrated on Time Team! It’s an all-nighter to keep the heat huh? Pretty awesome he went for it and made one like that’s dedication.

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

Tough work but worth it.

[@cclyon]

Kris never gets himself invited anywhere ever again. 🤣

[@MadelineRose-ep7fj]

Crocs are good for the beach!?😊

[@cksiredower8965]

😅😅😅

[@michaellangley840]

As a detectorist In Australia, you people from the UK are so lucky to have what you have - being able to find the things you find! I’ve been thinking very seriously on moving to the UK just because of my hobby. The earliest we get here is low 1800s, although I found a 1700 farthing! Love your content mate!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Michael, if it's any consolation I am envious of your gold, opals and that big yellow thing in the sky ☀

[@oz-corner8281]

Big yellow is easy to coax out! The others; a lot more difficult down under!! Then there’s the snakes, spiders, ticks, leaches, drop-bears and don’t even think of going near the water😢! See you soon😂!!

[@kayesdigginit1519]

I agree, I'm in the US and could only dream of such finds 😍

[@vrccb]

Believe you me, you are better off where you are. Grass is always greener...

[@henny01]

same in canada xd

[@cdd4248]

45:23 "Am I Floatin?" OMG, I was in stitches! He must be a good friend with you all diggin and grinding your way to get his big a** afloat! LOL

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

We love his silliness

[@sueellis4398]

I trained at Westminster Hospital as a General Nurse 1983 to 1986, it is a small world. Loved watching this day of mud larking you all seemed to have such fun,

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sue!!👍🏻🐾🧡

[@gerryshea3707]

You seemed to have such patience with your silly (likely drunk?) friend who refused to get out of his boat. But, my comment is about how much I enjoy your creativeness and positive attitude. You are very talented. Much fun to watch. From Northern California USA

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Gerry! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@PorcelainBeach]

“I wonder what’s under those buoys.” “Girls.” Haha

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

No! It's , "gulls" under the "buoys"!

[@adriannenash9852]

Chris saying the day was better than his wedding made me do a spit-take with my tea! Too funny with his giddy cackle added! Be well from washington state USA ❤️

[@Sifinds]

He's a top bloke!

[@lilirehak5569]

This was hysterical -- nothing like boating adventures. And the pot reproductions were GREAT!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Lili 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@theklawilkinson6217]

Chris' laughter is hilarious. Love how he used his Crocs as an excuse. Pottery firing was so interesting. Hey Daisy & Si's 🐥 🐥

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@cyndeecollings9461]

SI YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS LOOKED LIKE YOU HAD A SMACKING GOOD DAY. I WAS WAITING FOR YOU GUYS TO DUMP HIM OUT OF HIS CANOE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT. THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. GOD BLESS YOU SI FINDS.

[@viridiangreen8259]

Always a pleasure to see you and fellow mudlarks having fun and inspiring each other

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@chillingsworth4384]

I loved the cut back to your tossed buddy, out on the water, with said sunglasses on prior to losing them 😂

[@cathyjay2569]

“This is the best day of my life!” said Chris. And I am sitting in my RV laughing my head off. The dog thinks I’ve gone mad!❤TN Nana

[@Sifinds]

Hehe! He's easily pleased bless him

[@user-fj5lj8wd2t]

Thanks - You're spoiling us now Si! Adventure, comedy capers, danger, treasure, history, ancient crafts - all in one super duper episode!! (even the Hens played their part in telling you 'cup, cup', funny) Loved it!! ♥

[@Sifinds]

Hey Penny! I hope you enjoyed this XL mudventure! Thank you so much my Angel 😇

[@user-fj5lj8wd2t]

@@Sifinds Yes thank you Si - Another special mudventure treat from our mudloving hero!! I thoroughly enjoyed it! x

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

What an epic VIDEO. What can I say it has adventure, drama, life and death situations, experimental archaeology, history hunting and the most fun with my two MUD Brothers ❤❤ great video Simon ❤❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers ma digger! We got some mudventures to do this year!

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

​@Sifinds maybe we should start this weekend coming 🎉🎉

[@sharonwaller6716]

Great to see you 3 out together again you lot are mad. I've met Chris before loving the pots chris

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

Thanks Sharon ❤

[@rosieintheposies3164]

STUCK IN THE MUCK😂

[@Sifinds]

haha! Exactly!

[@amywright2243]

A bad day larking beats a good day at work! 😂. A memorable trip with friends, that. And kitty video too! Wonderful!

[@lisaburt7118]

For the hospital bottle, maybe put tape around the outside where the break is and pour in tinted resin, maybe 1/3 full, or just above the break. Once the resin hardens take off the tape and it’ll look like a bottle of medicine (from the good side ;)

[@Sifinds]

That's a great idea!!

[@bkitteh6295]

Fab video, Si - thanks!!! You three guys need to do more water-borne adventures. In all the paddling, looking, finding, scratching, walking, making, did zi happen to see "our" donkey bring carefully pressed into some clay? 🫏🫏🫏 😂 Thanks for a really terrific video. So much fun 😁 🙋🏽‍♀️ from Seattle ❤

[@skcamerican]

I think every adventure requires a friend with a crazy laugh. Good job! Also, he’s first to go into the cooking pot if you get stranded.

[@Sifinds]

damn straight!

[@iamshotty]

OMG it was like watching an episode of the three stooges! So funny. All of the pottery pieces turned out amazing. Great episode Si, I loved it all, thank you ! ♥Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@municipalband2507]

Pretty sure I would've "accidentally" flipped Chris's kayak over. And that maniacal laughter!!

[@janiceparnell8707]

I especially enjoyed the section on making the pots! Very cool - creating a Roman kiln.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Janice! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@peckenstein]

More videos with these chaps! Probably one of the most entertaining just because of the antics and personalities.

[@Sifinds]

Hopefully more!

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

We will return at some point to cause carnage.

[@kimmylass100]

Eeeee, 😂 that infectious laugh …. What a fun day .. how much did you all drink ??? 🤣🤣

[@catherineritter3408]

You guys are so histerical today! I laugh every time I see the undersized floatie!

[@Sifinds]

haha cheers Cath!

[@tmc0964]

You are multi talented that’s for sure!! Those hip flasks are amazing!! Have you ever thought about mudlarking the broken pieces and try to actually build something with the pieces themselves together? You probably have, I would be over the moon finding those Roman pottery pieces. Cheers Si!!!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much! I have thought about it, however there are so many varieties of shapes it would end up looking more like modern art - which might be a good thing!

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

The Kiln is incredible.. I love it

[@vrccb]

Just love these films. Try a raku firing in your own garden. Quick, simple and spectacular colours. So easy to make and do. Above all else, it is terrific fun x

[@user-dl3uo3we2z]

Crocs best be buying the suds. For the boys

[@credenza1]

Great show. You could use some of your glass shards as glazes on the pottery.

[@sunrunneroldbottels223]

hi this is really cool. I am also a potter and bottle digger. and it was digging old colonial jugs and clay ale bottles that got me into pottery. I love making exact replicas. You learn a lot about history that way. cool Simon.

[@joannhempen8210]

You have great friends😂😂😂😂. How fun!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@janesalisbury3686]

Oooof, don't know where to start!!! First bit . . . nah, that lazy guy got on my t*ts. But then . . . dadadadaaaah . . . the kiln, geez, genuinely exciting, brought out my inner ancestor, loved it! Then the muddy field . . . perfecto . . . cheers!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Jane!

[@anniehartley8851]

Me again, you need some kiln furniture. The little star or triangle ones to keep pots off the ground and bats made from grog for high temps. We did a Roman kiln, it collapsed faulty builders. Ours was twice the size of yours, it had 3 fire boxes, and the glaze we used was lead sesquisilicate...poisonous not to be taken.😂😂😂😂😂

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

I'm working on kiln mk2 and hoping it will be even better 🙏

[@Sifinds]

I keep telling Chris this 😂

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

Mudlarking influenceser's wardrobe accessory/fashion statement in rare childhood flashback

[@frannyaitch]

Looking a lot like Guy Fawkes there Si, pumping the air in 😂

[@robinbaum-hn2pc]

You look like you guys are having WAY TOO MUCH FUN! 🎉❤😊😊😊😊

[@LeaC-lw8xl]

I LOVE Chris’s joy!!

[@montarsisminiatures]

Lmaooo i love that guy laughing in the kayak 😂😂😂😂😂 while everyone drags him! And kicking the ladies off the steps 😂😂😂. Love your cats and your finds as always. I have 9 cats and they have a catio 😂😂😂😂 Love the torpedo bottle and roman pottery. Why isnt he helping with the kayaks?? CROCS!! 🤣 His laugh has me crying! How fun making pottery in a homemade kiln. You are so talented. Beautiful pottery, all of it.

[@Sifinds]

Glad you enjoyed it Mudlover! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@carolcampbell5623]

What a great belly laugh! Absolutely enjoyed this video. The pots are fabulous 😍🤩, the flat disc thing looks like a Tom Back Button.

[@weibie]

Simon, that flask is fantabulous looking! I hope it survives the kiln firing, I did that (ceramics) in high school so I'm hoping for you. Keep mucking it up, I love watching you all rescue history!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much! I'm glad it survived, but might need another firing!

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

Not sure but next time a rack on the bottom of the kiln may help with circulation

[@leilanidewitt7442]

Listening to his laughter 😂 was the best

[@Sifinds]

Hehe

[@loril.mangold8160]

Did I hear you say , "This was better than your Wedding?" Wow!!!

[@Sifinds]

Kris said that

[@lovelyskull3483]

Fantastic video. I really enjoyed the pottery kiln. Your pots are gorgeous Simon. What an excellent day of detecting. Thank you an cheeers.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover👍🏻🐾🧡

[@user-zk7zd9oj6r]

Old Keith lemon made me laugh😂

[@stephanieyee9784]

That canoeing trip looked like too much fun, Si! How I envy ypu finding so much Roman pottery. Sigh. I agree with Gerry. We don't have anything near as wonderful as you have in Britain and Europe. What I'd give to find a Roman villa in my top field! Thanks for the adventure. PS: Your oil lamp and flask looked great. I love the pots you guys fired. 🍻

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Steph! I do like to mix things up occasionally 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

14:33 I have not laughed so much seeing you guys trying to get out of the mud 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@annadavinson6634]

Oh my goodness Si,😂you boys cracked me up, with all the laughing and comments like " This is better than my wedding day"!! " I've only got a small paddle" ect,😂l couldn't stop laughing great fun and a great day l bet,❤

[@Sifinds]

Aw thanks Anna👍🏻🐾🧡

[@user-mg6il8uk3t]

Excellent video with two of the most enjoyable to watch detectorists....

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

Awwww fanks

[@deloradeabel8487]

Lovely larking & metal detecting,& clay pots!

[@SpiritStar1111]

Great pot making. Always great watch your shows. wish there were more. ive watched them all, several times

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

There's several more adventures with Si on my channel if you want a bit more Si.

[@annieg246]

This was hilarious. Chris’s laugh is so contagious !

[@Sifinds]

I know 😂

[@kitchenworker446]

I'm sure that hen kept saying "cup! cup! cup!" instead of "cluck, cluck, cluck...!"

[@Sifinds]

haha brilliant!

[@user-rf2pq3fm3n]

Made me laugh in places 😂😂 Your very artistic - nice work with the pottery 🐰🇨🇦

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@laniejewell7512]

a thimble... I just love it when you find thimbles! my favorite. Thanks for the videos. 🙂

[@Sifinds]

Yes I love them too!

[@sheenamoore3938]

Great pots.So chuffed they all made it through the firing. Chris made me spit me coffee out laughing. Love the finds in the muddy field.

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

Si looked a bit like a Monk. Great design on that flask.

[@Athlynne]

Stunning results! I'd be tempted to plant a few around the foreshore and make the finders think they found a Roman pot, LOL.

[@Sifinds]

Hehe you’re a devil 👿

[@janloewen3404]

Oh my god I laughed so hard at you guys today. Such good friends. Having a great day.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@cruising1792]

Very interesting seeing how the kiln is used. The pots are great for displays. Loved the kayaking adventure too.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@kathysenn7664]

did anyone id the quad tag? I think it might be a leg tag for a bird- i went a-googling and found aluminum ones-- etsy has every color under the sun to choose from! i laughed out loud when i came across 'personalized chicken or bird leg bands'.. are not chickens birds? 😂also available are 'baby chicken splay leg hobble...' on amazon- why do baby chickens need hobbles? also available are 'chicken/bird foot tags' that look like miniature zip ties! i have got carried away-- sorry about that =P Chris' laugh is hilarious.. his remark about floating sounded a lot like a Monty Python character! i had a lot of vicarious fun watching you all tramp thru the mud and paddle your way around!

[@chalmer31]

The James I hammered has a thistle on it. Not a pineapple, but def resemblance.

[@monikawiedmann8594]

Great to see Chris, between the two of you, you got me 'addicted to bleeps', believe it or not!

[@Sifinds]

Let's hope he starts making hi s awesome content again soon x

[@marykunselman284]

My pups are Bella and Blue

[@margaretgarrett6632]

Thanks l had a lol ... love the arm band 😅😂❤❤❤

[@lynnhamps7052]

I would have left the guy being a bit of a twit..he'd soon get out then.lol.another fab video, love your pottery. 😊👍🇬🇧

[@1mmickk]

10 minutes in and Chris the Legend has got a kids life jacket a puncture and lost his sunnies. This will be good.

[@Sifinds]

haha

[@safarikitty9632]

That little vest would probably fit me... I'm 4'10"!! 😂😂😂😊

[@Sifinds]

Perfect! Haha

[@julietaylor6536]

Laughter truly is contagious. Best video yet!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Julie👍🏻🐾🧡

[@georgiaallen5966]

OMG! i would have left him....youre a good friend😅..

[@Sifinds]

Haha

[@westcountrymudlarks]

Great video love the way you have great variety of things going on really loved the pottery kiln and all the objects you made. Great finds great laugh

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Guys! I'll send you a message soon!

[@kimberlymolitor354]

Crazy how much work goes into making pottery! Awesome❤❤❤

[@Sifinds]

So much work!

[@thesaraissimochronicles1656]

What a great couple of days you had Simon? Your friend although he made excuses about his footwear made me laugh so much! Some great adventures you all had, and some fabulous finds well done to you all 👏👏💙

[@mariposabesitos4592]

IM WEARIN CROCS! Hehehehe😂

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@janahertzberg6485]

Really cool pots! Loved watching the progress.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Jan!

[@365DaysofSilver]

Absolutely love these videos. I really enjoy it when you show the pieces cleaned up and previous finds

[@Sifinds]

Ah thanks so much!!

[@ansleybleu]

The pottery is so sweet! So fun joining you on these lovely adventures. 👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@hazel3564]

Amazing designs on your pottery pieces! You are so good at everything you do. It’s a pleasure to watch.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Hazel👍🏻🐾🧡

[@patty4091]

I’m just in the beginning of the video, this should be interesting. From the child’s life vest on! 😂. An interesting mix of a lot of things. I’m glad you survived the canoes, even though two of you made pretty good at dragging! Fun video!

[@Sifinds]

Yes a great start lol

[@laurieleannie]

Si, you always have the most fun and creative adventures! Thank you for sharing them! 😊

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@danielrowsey7667]

The way you said “Its quite moissst” at 33:08 had me rolling!! 😂😂 you are just too adorable for words!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@danielrowsey7667]

@@Sifinds back at ya 🤗

[@graemero5532]

Well done Si, your kiln it 🤭

[@Sifinds]

Haha excellent punnage!!

[@anthony-ly5vv]

I can tell who finished all the beer, lol

[@andyn3532]

Ah now we know who drank all the cans 😂

[@thecatsmeowfromny]

The camera angle from inside the kiln showed the beautiful blossom tree up above! Your flask & oil lamp looked amazing! You guys had a lot of fun on your voyage to the island, too!

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

Arty as heck. We do try 😂

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@jenesisjones6706]

You three were hilarious! I genuinely laughed out loud! 🤣 The pottery was amazing- you are both good potters! Talking to the chooks was the icing on the cake lol

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

We had a great giggle but we are serious about our arts and crafts 😊

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover👍🏻🐾🧡

[@sandramajeau2829]

You and your mates are so funny 😆

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

Such a laugh that day 😂😂

[@judyherman1249]

Nice finds, but I realy like the clay vessels you made.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Judy! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@gramfoxxyy2848]

such fun to watch this adventure, Thank you for the giggles!!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover👍🏻🐾🧡

[@pamcullen537]

I am having so much fun watching your videos and very impressed with your knowledge, the sense of humour is brilliant, many thanks x

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Pam! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@surfaceten510n]

Try packing the pots in sawdust next time for a more uniform and intense heat.

[@Sifinds]

Cool I'll tell @foundintheground

[@augusta8901]

Love the little kiln! Great pots!

[@FoundInTheGroundFITG]

Thanks mate. It was alot of work but it was so fun.

[@merahertel6256]

Great episode. Lot's of fun was had by all!

[@Sifinds]

It was! Cheers

[@merahertel6256]

@@Sifinds 🤗

[@taniapatruno1838]

This was an excellent video! I loved how it was spread over a few days! Xoxoxoxo

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Tania👍🏻🐾🧡

[@evancoutts9658]

Nice video Si, but super sleazy thumbnail, i thought you found a hoard! fell for it again :-)

[@cathy9280]

Chinese money LOL