Thanks Jim what a lovely comment. I see beauty and history everywhere, and I am excitable about even the smallest thing! It's lovely to be able to share that with people xx

Best part of life indeed! Its comforting to know that there are like minded people out there. The Japanese have a term 'wabi sabi' it can mean a lot of things, but its taking joy in the transient and imperfect. Part of the aesthetic is enjoying objects that have been broken, worn, damaged or are imperfect as the damage speaks of its life and journey. Some of these things have had a most extraordinary journey one we can only guess at, each can be viewed as a little time traveler, when you think of it a pot made by hand in a little workshop, is bought and taken back to a farm house, one day it falls off a sideboard and breaks, is thrown into a river with trash, travels with the flow through floods, droughts, a thousand little nudges and knocks, finds itself picked out of the water 400 years later and becomes part of a collection in a warm house somewhere treasured and enjoyed...

@@pixiniarts exactly this sentiment! I love this! Sometimes people ask why I'm bothered about broken pottery etc, but this is the reason! Thank you x

I can remember reading a book on Japanese aesthetics and reading about Wabi Sabi and looking around at all the oddities I collect and it was like someone explaining something that I couldn't quite articulate about why I collect things, especially old, worn or broken things. If you haven't heard of it look up Kintsugi, the Japanese art of pottery repair, I think you will really like it.

Oh great, was wondering what that was and couldn't work it out! Thanks x

Yes good plan, there must be more! Thanks x

China stoppers are caps from battery cells..I think.

Ahh thanks for watching 😊 x

Ah good shout, could be! Certainly an odd yet interesting find! Thanks for watching x

Thanks Theresa, we really did! I'm sure there's a great art project in today's finds if I only get round to it.... 😊

Mary Anne Brown Could be Gel varnish which is cured ( baked) under a UV light .

Bridges are always a good place to look! Thanks for watching x

@@lucyslarkingadventures9863 Thanks. have to check under the highway bridge here in the states in my town. There is a creek that runs under it, but from the last storm, there's a bunch of debris (wood) stuck in the low water crossing,so under the bridge is pretty dry.. Course nothing I might find will be as nice as yours,and probably not as historic.

Thanks Heather, isn't it great!!! Xx

Thank you Sue! I probably have, need to brush up on my knowledge of Roman artefacts etc xx

Oh wow! Thanks, thats great to know - a good find! X

1690 it to big yo be 1600-1650

Thanks James! X

Ah thanks Racheal, I'm actually really pleased with it, haven't been able to stop looking at it! Good to have a bit of info on it, so thanks! Xx

It is a really awesome find...I love it so very much!....Oh your a rockhound in the making. (grin).welcome to my world! Keep it safe..Always take a close look at a rock it may have more to say... ;) Your welcome hun..more then happy to help!

I watch that channel too! I know, I should invest in one for next year x

Lucy's Larking Adventures I hope you can ❣️. Thank you for the response❣️

CHIGG!! love him too😁

aquachigger and nuggetnogin

Hold your breath!!!

Thanks Shelley! X

Thanks Georgi, pottery is my fave! Xx

Thank you Linda! Xx

Thank you 😊

Thanks Robin! Good tips thanks, had to look up what a whetstone was 🤗 but think you're right. Thanks for watching x

Lucy's Larking Adventures the long stone item looked REALLY old to me.

Hi Lorie! Wow it sounds like you live in a really interesting area, I always love to hear about other going out hunting and what they find. I have many plans to make things from my finds.... just haven't found the time yet! Thanks so much for watching x

Yes, it is an interesting area for sure. If you ever care too, google the Chillicothe Ohio mounds or Indian Mounds....we have these huge mounds that are Indian burial sites. Now , its illegal and obviously you cannot dig in the mounds, but close by certain areas and one can always find amazing bits of things. One day , when I have enough pottery shards and pattern pottery saved up , I want to make a Mosaic Bird Bath for my Garden area. Love and Hugs.

@@loriep.9493 sounds fantastic! Please do share, would love to see it! Take care x

Hi Lucy ...I tried sharing a few pics on your FB page and it wouldn't allow me to post them . Could be a glitch in the system . I will try again later on !

Wow! Sure hope so 😁 Thanks x

It looks like part of a sharpening stone for a scythe. More like 1800's.

It does! Thanks I think the DELCO is my find of the day! Lucy x

I do, thanks Rosie 😊 I'm just conscious that sometimes when I film there's a lot of glare for viewers! Xx

Thank you. Love it when I find lots of weird and wonderful stuff! X

Thanks Ben

Thanks Linda that's so lovely to hear. We'll take a break over the winter, although I am planning some videos of my collection etc and maybe get on with the some of the mosaic projects I've been thinking about for a while! Hoping the weather holds out for a few more yet xx

Ooh I didn't even notice Barbara bit that's a nice thought. I'll look out for that in the future! Thanks x

I’m thinking a lot of the oddball metal stuff you’ve been pulling out of that river look to my eye like old car parts from the same era? The whole car is probably hidden in the underbrush somewhere and it’s been shedding its bits and pieces over the years.

Thank you 😊😊

Thanks Steve 😀

Thanks David, that's good to know. It's one of my fave finds actually, it's a great little item! Xx

Yay, that's why I love making them! Hope you get out hunting, good luck, and thanks 😊

It surprises me every time, even though I'm looking for it!! Thanks for the sub x

Thanks I like the fossil too! X

I'm definitely not Lucy but I did see where someone found a shoe in another video. Apparently they kept it in the freezer. As that was the best place in just a general household environment to keep it from deteriorating. Great thing you found, good luck!

Yes definitely, I'm going to make some with resin. Will share results!

Ah yes, good thinking! Thanks x

Amazing, oldest we've found. Thanks! Xx

Cool!! Thanks xx

Thanks! The apples smelt great too! X

Hi Jodi and thank you 😊 I love finding clay pipes too! I use something called Barkeepers Friend on my bottles and pottery, it's a great stain remover 👍. Xx

Thank you for the advice. I shall get myself some :). Take care xx

Thanks, I am looking into it for next year! X

Aha thanks Barry :-)

Thanks! I'd love to be able to identify it, especially if it is military! Xx

That's what I am thinking as well.

Cool info, thanks! 😊

Thanks Jules!

Fab thank you! Xx

Hi Marcell, yes I think you're right! Thanks x

South West - usually Somerset sometimes towards Bristol. Yes we always take a bag of rubbish or more if we can x

Thanks Kristyn. I do 99% of the time but sometimes it is portrait without me realising. Usually when I have a handful of stuff!

Lucy's Larking Adventures Gotcha!! That's understandable!

Cool, I wonder if that door was from a washer or spin dryer maybe!? Xx

Thanks! We have used a glass bottom bucket before...have just seen someone make a 'viewing tube' so that's the next plan!!