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[@markjohnnojohnson5352]

Simon have you ever done a video on your collection and how you exhibit them? Would love to see your collections😊

[@denisespencer9944]

Iam to late for the bottle , so instead I cry . Beautiful work and I would've loved to get it for my youngest son Will , he is all about the ocean and even named the dog Buoy lol great art work Sci 👍

[@sharimullinax3206]

Simon, I love that you are passing your knowledge on to the next generation. They will remember you like you remember your mentor. Good job! Great upcycle! What vision! Your calico is precious.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Shari! I had to look up Calico. Lol 🐈

[@sharimullinax3206]

@@Sifinds sorry about that. I couldn't think of the word cat. Brain fog!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Lol! Si!

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

What a great time we had!

[@Sifinds]

Yes it was an epic day! A pleasure Sir

[@texmex007]

I'm really blown away by your creativity when it came to drawing on that bottle, using the iridescent spaces to work around and using the metallic sharpies to compliment that sheen already there and the theme you went with of course is so satisfying with the way the barnacles frame your art- consider me inspired!

[@Sifinds]

Aw thanks so much! That means a lot 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@marionlesage4794]

I’ve been watching your videos since 2018… how did I not know you could doodle so well? Quite the artist! Great finds, fellas. Glad you all made it out of the mud.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Marion! Did you watch the video titled ‘We nearly died…’ I did a doodle then too, and did postcards using antique fountain pen nibs

[@marionlesage4794]

I shall watch it now😁

[@Beth_D]

I’ve rewound and rewatched your bottle art 5 times now - mesmerising! I’ve always loved the beautiful iridescence on old glass. Watching you turn it into something even more beautiful has blown my mind! My favourite thing you’ve ever made by miles 💜💙💚💛❤️ You’re mega talented x x

[@Sifinds]

Aw thanks so much sweetie, some say I have magic fingers

[@suzettecalleja3122]

That bottle is OUTSTANDING. You should do more of these

[@Sifinds]

I think I will 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@kimbateman8633]

Love the torpedo bottle never seen a whole one, after all your hardwork each week you deserve a day of fantastic fines. Good range of bottles, pipes etc and nice to see adam again

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@theklawilkinson6217]

What an amazing day of finds....cod bottles, torpedoes, medical bottles, and more!!! So blown away. Your art work on the bottle was amazing. Thanks for the cameo by Daisy. She is lovely 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Thekla 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@suzettecalleja3122]

You found more and better bottles there than you have in the past at those bottle dumps. Well done. Always nice to see new places

[@Sifinds]

Arguably yes

[@lynneseaward1315]

Oh my goodness! I love your artwork Si. You are amazing! What a great day out in the mud! It looked freezing! Good job mate!😀

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@jakethedude100]

The bottle with barnacles would make a great mermaid bottle!😉

[@Sifinds]

Yes maybe next time!

[@pennykaiser6667]

I love the old shipwrecks. Very cool. Great finds Si. ⚓️

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@beckyjo8745]

What a GREAT day!!! That last bottle is the prettiest blue color!!! You found some really nice bottles!!! One day Simon you are gonna get a moth full of mud and I will laugh so hard!!! Lol 🤣😂

[@Sifinds]

It nearly happened! 😂

[@jeriannroberts1816]

Nice lark, nice young men, nice mud and best of all the finds and artwork. Blessings

[@Sifinds]

Cheers J 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@antidoteify]

I love when SImon is teaming up with the joungsters, so adorable.

[@LLLL-ld5wh]

Agree...its like Si is continuing on the tradition of John Web in sharing his experience and knowledge.

[@Sifinds]

It's a pleasure to lark with them : )

[@katharper5345]

Totally agree too!! Wish I could get my kids into it as much as me! Beats looking at a screen any day!

[@junsantos1938]

He is even ready to help them out when they're stuck in the mud

[@terriewheatley-ward729]

Ketchup every time. Gloves!!!! What a glorious day for you all

[@Sifinds]

Gloves are for nerds. Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@evverrette1]

if I didn't have such admiration for your talents I'd be too jealous to watch. 😄

[@dward8146]

Nice to see you teaching & influencing the younger gen! Good job, Si!!

[@llmifg]

Luck in the Muck! Love seeing the young guys. Next time you need to message them to bring their own bucket!

[@Sifinds]

Haha very true 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@tmartpc6672]

I never knew this man has some art skills. Great job on the bottle beautiful pc.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@coryharry7300]

Your artwork on that bottle is awesome Si! I love it ❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Cory! Appreciate that matey 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@dollyforme]

The bottle art is amazing !

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Del! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@christyjuhasz2504]

Outstanding video! Your mentorship with the lads assures us the future generations of history lovers is being preserved. Thank you for including us on this adventure!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Christy 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@enduringhope6859]

You're quite talented with your artwork! Love how you incorporated the iridescence!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@junsantos1938]

Blimey simon What lovely jobly finds Happy days! My favorite English expressions!

[@janas7088]

Congratulations on your first pipe Alex. Awesome torpedo bottle Si. You are so talented. That bottle is beautiful.

[@Sifinds]

Aw cheers Jana 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@karenwright9926]

Quite enjoyed watching you "doodle" the bottle into a work of art. Amazing talent that you should share more often (IMO), however I didn't see a date or your cypher. Your art deserves your signature. Loved watching this mudlark with your young friends.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Karen, yes it is signed 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@susancousins8766]

Thanks for showing us your beautiful art on the bottle. What a great find to work with.🤗🤗🤗

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Susan! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@giaatta9303]

Great masher instrument for mudlarking…loved the video cinematography and fun mates! Congratulations first PIPE! Great doodling!!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Gia 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@Biffle-re3db]

The bottles you guys retrieved were outstanding. Love the torpedo bottle. I had just told my guy that I bet they were made like that to lay on their sides, then you confirmed it, we had a good laugh. I love that you give history with the finds! Great video. 👍✌💖 Some day you need to show is your bottle collection, I bet it's fabulous!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much! Yes i will do!

[@steven2212]

Those old ships! You are so fortunate to have that much history at your fingertips. Just love this. Roll Spurs!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Steven. COYS! Champs league Wednesday- I’ll be there

[@marilynmiller5605]

I’ve got to love shipwreck mud!

[@Sifinds]

They are great places for history

[@clellasher7473]

Awesome day out! Love the doodle-bottle! Quick FYI, I think you can get a marker that is iridescent or pearlescent.. At least I know you can get iridescent alcohol ink... Thank you for sharing your adventure and your time!👍🤟🪡🎨🍪

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Clell, never heard of that type of pen. Will have a look though

[@clellasher7473]

@@Sifinds I have an extra iridescent alcohol ink, so if you can't find any, give me a yell & I'll send it along with a brush pen.👍

[@tinaharbit1806]

Congratulations on the torpedo bottle Si! Great video guys

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Tina 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@jakea1035]

Thanks indeed to Adam. What a day of discoveries, such fun to come along. Thank you.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Jake! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@larkdavis6041]

Oh my goodness the bottle is absolutely awesome!!!!!❤️

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@moonwillowschronicle5435]

That bottle art is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!! You are clearly a man of many talents!! Daisy is an adorably sweet girl as well. Adore watching your videos! Love the way you mix mudlarking with metal detecting as well. This old Yank is honored to live somewhat vicariously through your adventures and looks forward to all your future mudlarking expeditions and exciting finds!! Cheers and be well!! 😀😺💖✌

[@katharper5345]

This was full of amazing bottle finds…loved it!! You are a talented bottle drawer! Oh and it’s got to be saucy sauce on my sandwich 😂

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Kat. Saucy sauce? 😂

[@katharper5345]

@@Sifinds yep ketchup and mayo 😉😂

[@tmc0964]

You continue to amaze me with what you create with your finds!! That bottle at the end you did was fantastic!! Your kitty is GORGEOUS!! Great lark today!!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover!! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Wow! A huge bottle day! They were all amazing, but your torpedo bottle has to be my favorite just from the joy and excitement on your face and in your voice as you talked about it. That green bottle was gorgeous - maybe not as interesting from a history standpoint, but great for decorating! 😂 You had a truly great day. I loved watching Adam and Alex, too, with their finds. It’s fun to see the interaction and how enthusiastic they are and so open to your opinions and suggestions. And so happy to see Alex got his wish for a pipe! Your artwork and creations are always beautiful and I love watching you work on them, but this bottle is something else entirely! I’ve said before that you have a special eye most of us simply don’t have. You look at things and see beyond what’s visible to the average person. I’m impressed with the fact that you didn’t feel compelled to completely strip the bottle of barnacles which, I think, would be the impulse of most of us. Instead, you understood the visual interest the texture added. And I’m beyond impressed with the way you looked at that bottle and not only visualized a drawing, but visualized it making use of the iridescent patches as highlights to your design, understanding how the curvature would make them play. Then you just sat down and drew it! And it’s all perfectly drawn, beautifully shaded, and you were able to get the proper proportions for the curvature of your “canvas”! It really is stunning. And it seems the ever lovely Daisy agrees!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Lucinda, such kinds words, truly appreciate you sentiments 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@cathybenson5119]

I'd love to go mudlarking but my back wont let me. I've broken my L1 vertebrae. I have a compression fracture n a crack in it.

[@Sifinds]

Wishing you well, in the meantime watch us

[@cathybenson5119]

Thank you. 😊

[@debrashulman362]

What a great day out mudlarking! I think Adam mght be a lucky charm! Loved the bottle!

[@Sifinds]

Yes he is 😂

[@user-rg9mi7ok1k]

Love accompanying you on your amazing adventures . . . YOU are such a talented artist - wow! Thanks for sharing.

[@debmc2291]

Simon, you are a natural artist! Excellent!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Deb, I try 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@justdustino1371]

I have dug the base from a broken Janos bottle here, so it was exported to the USA too. I dug it in a swamp behind a 19th century house that became a home for Catholic Nuns later. In 1969, a hurricane came and destroyed that house, killing 14 Nuns. Anyway, there was a really cool broken toilet in that swamp that I suspect came from the house, and it said Arhns and Ott New Orleans. The house had been on a beach with the bottle dump in a swamp behind it. 👍😊

[@Sifinds]

Cool - thanks for sharing!

[@mirkatu3249]

What a fun video, totally enjoyed watching you three getting luck and stuck in the muck!! Your up-cycles bottle is GORGEOUS!! 😻

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Mirkatu 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@carolinewithers1647]

You really got into the bottle cache today!! Love that you are bringing the youngsters along and teaching them a little history of the area.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Caroline 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@kathyk479]

Hey Si! I've an idea have you ever done this: just with your close friends everyone takes a day! You all go mudlaking that day and all finds go to 1 person. No matter whats found.... Then the next ,and the next. and when everyone has a turn ! You all get together and have a big party and everyone brings there finds ! You can mix and match and trade ....

[@Sifinds]

Nice idea 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@conitorres9774]

Great to see Adam and Alex with you. Alex masher/scooper is a good idea, and it brought him some luck, a lovely pipe. Adam had an awesome find in his complete cod bottle. That green bottle with the light on it looks lovely. Is that second bottle you found and also the one Adam found iridescent? That piece of turquoise bottle is so pretty. A great find for you, that complete torpedo bottle. Your upcycle bottle drawing is beautiful. Well done guys 👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Coni, appreciate that 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@tonysnaith3740]

Wonderful artwork on the bottle, really talented and imaginative. Well done

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Tony 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@tonysnaith3740]

Have been watching your videos for several years now, consistently interesting and entertaining. The film of you painting the bottle reminds me of the dirty secrets of Scotland KZbinrs.

[@amypaparone55]

Great finds for all of you! Does Alex have a KZbin channel too? He’s so quiet. Or is the quiet one Adam? I always get them mixed up. Si!! That bottle was freaking AMAZING! 😍😍 Whoever gets that is so lucky!!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Amy! I think Alex does, but doesn’t upload much

[@hazel3564]

Hooray for Alex for finding a gorgeous pipe!!

[@shepherd4406]

Boys day out in the mud and a bucket full of treasures. A good day and a fun video.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

Love the homage to the fouled anchor Si and what an awesome area for bottles.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Heather 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@mikepowell9326]

Great to see you back mate

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@Vtj59]

Another awesome video Simon, makes me envious as we dont have the variety of spots in Australia for finding treasure as you have in the UK. Also love your art work, its amazing

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Toni 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@gillhollingsworth4125]

Another brilliant week Si, loved all the bottles, the Hamilton is my favourite and your upcycle was outstanding. Lived Adams ink pots too. X

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Gill 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@curtiscalcaterra3342]

This bottle is epic! We sailors Love and appreciate "Old Salt Art"- is it possible to do that specific art work on a tee-shirt for a Navy reunion? Cheers from San Diego! Keep up the informative and entertaining content.

[@Sifinds]

Yes that could be arranged 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@charlesperez9976]

That bottle is nothing short of amazing. I am shocked at how perfectly you incorporated the irredescence and barnacles into a glass canvas,wow. I would bid on it,but I just got back from London,gotta sift through finds of my own,and let my bank account bounce back a bit! Way to go,regarding Adam,your apprentice of sorts. A mentor is important,he seems like a top notch young person. Mudlarking is keeping him from joining a gang!😂

[@goodpeople5676]

Dude , you are a terrific creative artist 🎨 👏 🙌 . Awesome findings, lovely video with lots of information about the finds and historical information. Lovely bottle art 🎨 👌 Enjoy life With love from SAM Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ♥

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Sam! Keep on running 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@davemoonraker]

Great adventure out in the mud, Awesome finds for all of you, Well done Si, Adam and Alex, Adam finding pipes again lol 😆, Alex getting stuck in the mud, Si finding a torpedo bottle Fantastic. 👍👍👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Dave! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@SnowPink90]

That's great that the two boys went out with you and you with them. What a great day to spend looking for hidden treasure. I think everybody found treasure that made them happy. I love your torpedo bottle, was that ever interesting learning why it was laid on its side and that's why it was shaped as a torpedo, cool!! And what you did to the bottle with the barnacles on it was amazing, I loved it!! Daisy, is a beautiful cat. We had a tiny calico cat. She was the runt of the litter and when we were given her, she was just getting over getting her left front leg amputated, She was only eight weeks old when we were given her. Calicos are very special because of her. Sammy lived for 16 years and she lived a very restful, peaceful life. Daisy reminds me of her.🧡🤍🧡🤎

[@Sifinds]

Aw thank you for adopting her 🐈

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

They used to put two little plastic dogs on a string around the neck of the Black and White Whisky Bottles. I only know this because as a little kid, when visiting a family friend, I’d be given a jar of them to play with along with various swizzle sticks and marbles - it’s a really strong memory and a good one too. 🙂🐿❤️🌈

[@daver8521]

Great finds, Si. You must be the antique bottle king of London!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Daver. I have a couple that’s true 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@TiffYG2133]

I love those torpedo bottles and your art looks awesome! Also Daisy is adorable 😻

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Tiffy 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@elainedavies8485]

What a great array of bottles found ! Love what you did with the doodles on the bottle you are so creative .

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Elaine 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@sisD]

What a FANTASTIC haul of some beautiful bottles! You had a great day Si. Thanks for sharing your adventure! ✨💫⚡️⭐️

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sis 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@CraigTom-so2vt]

afternoon Si and all cheers to the 🍻

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Craigo! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@ErichVonNasty]

Good on you, Simon! Maybe you 3 will run into a generous young woman who spends her time teaching a couple of smashing birds about history and it’ll be like the Brady Bunch.

[@graemero5532]

What a day out. Well done to the three of you. Top mudlarking.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers G 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@janpenland3686]

Thanks Si. I love the way you Released the Kraken onto the bottle. Beautifully done! Much Love ❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Jan 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@aksnowberry]

Lovely bottle finds Si, I think the Vin De Dusart is an old old French medicinal wine bottle, from the early 20th century. The torpedo bottle was a fantastic find!! It's absolutely gorgeous, I love it! I find the skeleton remains of the ships to be quit interesting, imagine the stories they could tell. Thank you so much for taking us along on another wonderful Mudd lovers adventure Simon, it's always a joy to watch your videos! Cheers my friend!

[@Sifinds]

My pleasure Pat!

[@BMW7series251]

Brilliant video Si with great finds! Your ''doodle'' bottle at the end was magic. Cheers, John.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers John! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@cynthiarowley719]

Tuned in late, so just starting with the up cycle. This bottle is some of your best work! I love the things you're doing!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Cynthia! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@lindagomez3114]

Wonderful finds all around! My fave is the torpedo bottle!!!! You are an Amazing Artist!!!!

[@mimimitch327]

Simon!! What a great finds!!! I love your doodle!!! Thanks for another fun adventure!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers MM 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@jell-oputin8036]

Dude your bottle doodle turned out Wicked man ! Good stuff 🤘🏽

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@Cueman222]

So talented. Artistry at it's best. Love your Mudlarking with Victorian Mudlarking guys.👍

[@Janeymw]

Love the bottle 😍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@motaman8074]

Captain Adam Lovely Jubbly

[@luana1600]

First and foremost, your bottle art is incredible! Using the iridescence as you did was brilliant. Second, your bottle finds are amazing! I cannot decide which one is my favorite, they're all beautiful!! So much muck in the luck for you, I mean luck in the muck! Haha!

[@waynearmstrong5233]

I enjoyed every moment of that bottle enhancing and was blown away by the end result, and your perfect use of the iridescence. Magic! Oh and I enjoyed the hunt as well..! Cheers Mate!

[@dubsnbuds6668]

Great show as usual, and a brilliant bit of creativity too, i love how your eye spoted the skull in the natural pattern on the glass, a very creative eye you have

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@hollywood3312]

I've always wondered about your mud shoes- They obviously work well, but look like they should be worn the other way around. I love the doggy art for Black & White scotch. The 20s-30s were a Golden Age in commercial illustration, IMO. Those guys could DRAW! (being an artist myself, they had a big influence on me) PS- I like Adam's channel! Hey- nice job on the bottle!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Holly! Spot on 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@terriatwell4041]

The bottle art came out beautiful, It was masterful how you used the iridescence to enhance your art. congratulations on the torpedo bottle.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Terri! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@warrenhollick5099]

Another great mudlarking video Si Finds they are a joy to watch.

[@kristendonovan3620]

You have such a wonderful sense of humor! So much fun to watch!

[@Libbathegreat]

Absolutely brilliant upcycle! All these lovely bottles make me think of Tim and Kev, treasures in their own right😊. Haven't seen them on your channel for a while, hope they're well. Great seeing you share your knowledge and enthusiasm with the young'ns as well.

[@pretzeltime3900]

Wow, that’s awesome Si. I love how you up cycled that bottle.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@fiberotter]

You have such artistic talent. And Daisy is beautiful.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@sionaharrop4486]

Love the art that you did on the bottle Simon. Really enjoyed your video 👍🇦🇺 xxx

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Siona

[@robertballard8833]

Watching the bottle upcycle, I thought, Oh , its going to be a cute little skull - then , as I watched - OMG - astonished. Amazed at your talent.

[@mranti71]

Wow love the R Whites bottle from Albany road Camberwell, when you uncovered that one it sent a small shiver up my spine as thats where I live|||

[@oceanbreathessalty9486]

Another brilliant work of art, Prince of the Thames, King of Craftyness! 🥰🥰

[@deadangel2211]

I love it when creative Simon comes out to play

[@diyardley5213]

Another excellent adventure Si! Your artwork is really beautiful - have placed a bid but will need to return to go higher. I know how popular your works are! Thanks for cheering up my Sunday :)

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Di! Good luck on the bidding 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@donnaadams799]

Wow! What an artist! Intelligent, with a wealth of information, and cute as a bug’s ear! Oh, and funny!😊

[@jacque06henderson57]

Great art work,you and the boys brought each other luck.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers J, I think we did! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@Catmoore60]

An amazing lark, and you are so talented!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Cath! 😊👍🏻👣🧡

[@debbiegrady1550]

Adam!!!😊❤