Lorraine's dad couldn't have had a better steward to help him on his journey. Thank you Nicola.

I absolutely love your channel! You are so kind and uplifting! The story about Lorraine’s message in a bottle touched my heart! Have a wonderful day and thank you! 🥰🐿🥜

There are no coincidences and you have lightened Lorraine’s heavy heart. Your kindness has brought her some joy,

Think of all of the wonderful things you've pulled out of the water. None of them compare to the one you surrendered back to it. You *literally* facilitated Lorraine's Dad's passage through the Golden Gate! ❤Safe travels to you both.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amanda xx

@TB-vn1bh

Жыл бұрын

@@nicolawhitemudlark O Ooo Oø

@emcc8598

Жыл бұрын

Love the footage 👍

I don't know why, but the story of Lorraine's Dad in a bottle brought a little tear to my eye. What a sweet idea that Dad is continuing his journey, thanks to Lorraine and thanks to you. The pieces of history you find aren't the only treasures here on your Tideline Art channel. Good on you Nicola! Bon voyage Dad!

@dinky67whippy2

Жыл бұрын

Me James, how lovely the story was.😊

@y2k4ed

Жыл бұрын

It brings back memories of my own dad.

Hello Nicole, Today I walked along the Rhine with my wife and dog and thought about what you would find here. As a gold panner, my eye is used to seeing completely different things, and metal detecting works differently than mudlarking in my eyes. So if you feel like taking a trip to Germany, you are cordially invited to come and see me. From prospecting for gold to metal detecting to mudlarking, you can do everything here. Your idea of taking the ashes to California was great and brought me to tears. Me too, thanks for that.

Love these simplest of larks...you, the river, the wildlife, the finds, the music, the roundup, and Squirrel. Who could ask for more? I liked the Indian coin from 1944, the year I was born. Fortunately, I haven't been floating around in the River Thames for 78 years. Maybe someday. Thank you. So enjoyable.

The message in the bottle story is so heart-warming. Happy sailing to Lorraine's dad. May he travel far.

The message in a bottle made me cry. What a lovely story. May he travel far!

@pegacorn856

Жыл бұрын

Where was the bottle with the ashes originally launched? Just wanted to know how far he originally traveled.

@DadBodDrumming

Жыл бұрын

Same. What a wonderful soul Nicola has to do something so nice for a complete stranger. This is why i love this channel. The humanity. Sometimes thrown away and later found and sometimes spread across the globe.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

@@pegacorn856 Kent - so I found it about 10 miles from where it was launched. Not far

Thanks! I enjoy your videos so much. Here’s $$ to a hot drink after a cold day on the river or a cold drink after a hot day and cheers to Lorraine’s Dad on his travels. May Lorraine find solace that the world holds her and her father in their hearts. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

@nicolawhitemudlark

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! xx

Thank you for another thoughtfully and personally produced video. So many curious and fun finds and it filled my heart with joy to watch as you helped Lorraine’s dad on his continued journey. I hope the next person to find the bottle is as kind and thoughtful. It is nice to witness such kindness and to know humanity still connects us in this big, giant world. I can’t wait to see where you’ll take us next and what cool little pieces of our past, and present, we might discover together. Happy hunting❤

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christopher. Im so glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, Nicola x

I absolutely love the story about you finding Lorraine's bottle with a note & her father's ashes (some) in it & her sending him on a journey to see how far he gets !!! It's wonderful that you Nicola found the bottle & it was meant to be !!! That was so sweet & loving of you to take him with you to CA & put him back in the water to continue his journey 😊 !!! It brought tears to my eyes & I too have a little urine with some of my mom's ashes & my sister has one too with mom's ashes !!! Thanks Nicola for this beautiful story !!! Squirrel was so cute when you offered her a second peanut & she secured it better in her mouth & reached up with her little paws & took the second peanut 🥜 from you !!! So precious 💕 !!! ❤️🙂

Hello Nicola! I am just north of Seattle in Washington state USA and would love for you to join my family on a sea glass, agates and pottery search at our favorite spot. Depending on time of year, we could also search for yummy wild mushrooms 🍄 in the forest. Be well and know how much you are loved by so many!

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Oh I would love that Adrianne! Do email me on nicola.white@tidelineart.com and I can add it to the list and we can be in touch. Nicola x

I’m sitting😊 here and I get so excited every time you pick something up. Imagine if you dug deeper I wonder what you would find. Imagine all the stuff you haven’t seen yet. To pickup history like that is absolutely amazing. Wow if I could be young again and lived in uk I would do that. I love it.

How wonderful Loraine’s Dad went on to travel even more! Congratulations Nicola on the 150K subs! 🌟

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So good to know that Lorraine’s Dad made the trip to America okay and is now continuing on his travels! I know that had to have been a God wink that this happened on the first anniversary of his passing. You, my friend I’ve yet to meet, are so kind and thoughtful to have done this. You have the biggest heart!!! Loved the video as always and can’t wait for the next one!! Love from DeeAnn 🇺🇸

Great story about the message in the bottle! It was so sweet of you to contact his daughter and make her day about relaunching the bottle! My mother died a year ago, and my siblings and I are taking her ashes back to our home in Hawaii to be buried with my father, who is buried in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Oahu in August. Blessings!!

You bring such joy. You cannot know how much your videos mean to so many. A chance for us to adventure and breathe with you. Thank you…

The bottle story is wonderful. He led you to the bottle so his daughter received his message from the other side💕

Im always working on a Sunday and look forward to nicola and her mudlarking with a nice cup of tea.

@danielmoran9902

Жыл бұрын

Me too. The Lady and Si Finds: bloody marvelous.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

sounds like heaven!

It's as much fun to watch you find stuff as it is to watch you find out what you've found.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy!

Such a treat for me to find that you posted a video today. I must admit that I have been checking for a new video daily since your last installment of the Adventures of Nicola White. This one made my day! You are so thoughtful to continue Lorraine's dad's journey and sharing it with us. Not a surprise to those of us who follow you, mind you, but so nice to follow someone who is so endearingly nice in this day and age. Please keep the videos coming. You are a lifeline to me. I am hoping that February will be a good month, as I was born on Valentines Day so many years ago. I selfishly hope that you post a video sometime around the 14th to make my birthday special. LOL. I love to see the mute swans on the Thames and your relationship with them. We have a breeding pair in our local park, with a few of their offspring. When my granddaughter was 2 years old, I was horrified and charmed by a video that my daughter sent me of Olivia actually hugging a swan that good-naturedly went along with her plans. I had heard stories about how absolutely strong and territorial swans can be, but Livs is apparently a swan charmer along with being a grandma charmer. Keep the content coming and cheers from Gallipolis Ohio.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kathy. Thank you for your kind comment. How lovely to have your birthday on Valentines Day. I shall try to post a video as close to that day as possible! what day is 14th Feb this year? Much Love, Nicola xx

@cathyangus550

Жыл бұрын

@@nicolawhitemudlark Valentines Day is officially on a Tuesday this year. When I was a kid it seemed magical...I ALWAYS scored the biggest candy heart and birthday presents to boot. Ha ha. But by the time I was an adult I found that trying to celebrate your birthday on the same day the whole world is celebrating love is a little trying. Usually my hubby organizes a restaurant trip the weekend before or after because the restaurants are literally teeming with folks declaring their undying love. Last year found him outside in February grilling me a perfectly prepared steak so maybe again this year. I liked that dinner the best of all.

@michelehood8837

Жыл бұрын

That is an amazing story! Thanks for sharing it with us ❤

@alunmurison7421

Жыл бұрын

Love the message in a bottle story, where is Sting for the music intro?

My favourite thing in this video is the cycling cat. The story about the ashes in a bottle is lovely too.

What a fantastic thing for you to have been a part of, sharing your travels with the journey of Lorraine’s father. Such an awesome thing to do. ❤

Such a heartwarming story about the message in a bottle. I hope Lorraine's dad's journey continues.

"Lots of Tavern sitting, well according to me" it was at this point I spt my tea..Thankyou Nicola

There's gold in them there river Father Thames and thankyou intelligent Nicola White ✔

Sounds like you need to visit Canada, Nicola! We would love to have you visit our beautiful country! 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️

@michellewilsdon294

Жыл бұрын

Indeed we would !! x

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

I would love that!

@tracenacooper7609

Жыл бұрын

Not much mudlarking in Canada but more nature exploration thank you can do in a lifetime!!

00:50 I do love those Egyptian geese. They're so pretty. 🥰😍

I love the little avian interludes.

@nicolawhitemudlark

3 ай бұрын

🐦 🐦‍⬛ 🦜

Nicola, you are one of the most kind, genuine, lovely people in the world! I enjoy everything you post, and I know, without a doubt, it will never be ugly or petty or unkind. We could all take a lesson from you. Thank you for the story of Lorraine’s dad. What a difference you made just by being kind!❤TN Nana

You are fortunate to have people show you their Morel hunting grounds, most mushroom hunters are very secretive. Here in Wisconsin our Morel season only lasts a few weeks so you have to get after it when the Sun and temperatures are right. Decent rainfall in the Spring is crucial to a good Morel harvest and they are by far my favorite mushroom to hunt. Great vid Nicola keep em coming.

@OregonTrailLife

Жыл бұрын

Same in Oregon! Mushrooms and rock hunting. Well kept secrets.

@repetemyname842

Жыл бұрын

@@OregonTrailLife You guys have some excellent round hounding out there. We have our Lakers but you guys certainly have a bigger variety of great looking rocks and minerals and Im betting your mushrooms love that climate too.

Thank you for the great follow-up on the message in a bottle. I lost my father 5 years ago and so I know how much this meant to Lorraine that you sent her father's ashes on!!!🥰🥰🥰

Oh Nicola, that really choked me up. So happy for Lorraine and her dad. Thank you for caring enough to do that ... although I guess we all know you well enough by now to expect nothing less. The universe really can be a magical place when you let it, eh? And thanks too for sharing that super cute seal at the end.

It brought a tear to my eye hearing the story of Lorraine's dads journey, i just lost my beloved dog to a snake bite, it was gut wrenching putting him to sleep. He was my best buddy and went everywhere with me and the people that met him on our walks loved him, he gave me so much joy and unconditional love, we all need that. i miss him beyond words. RIP Rexy we miss you XXX.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about dear Rexy. Sending you much love

@SteveSmith-zz4ih

Жыл бұрын

@@nicolawhitemudlark Thanks, he had been abused at some stage and was so shy when i got him, the trust and love grew over time, in the end he would sit on my lap like a cat, he was so loyal & a joy to train, Kelpies are very intelligent dogs and very brave.

I think that is awesome that you took Lorraine’s dad to San Francisco. Awesome journey for him!

I live on Vancouver Island. Mushroom picking is a short season where you can make a fair bit of money if you know what you are doing. You really should visit here Nicola; we are a much younger country so not a lot of mudlarking; but it is such a beautiful place, so bring your paints!

Some times the smallest things are the greatest treasure….that little plane was very emotive to me. There really is MAGIC in the world you have to just look to find it👍

I very much enjoyed Lorraine's Dad's journey and of course your thoughtful, generous role, Nicola. Yes, the pottery piece does resemble a Louis Wain. Benedict Cumberbatch portrayed him in the lovely and ever so heartbreaking movie " The Electrical Life of Louis Wain" A brilliant performance 😪 Nicola, we love your videos, never miss one but(ashamed to say) rarely comment. You are a gem 🥰 Ginny from New Hampshire USA

What a great story of Lorraine’s Dad’s ashes. So touching. ❤

Wow…The story of the message in the bottle brought a tear to my eye…There is such a thing as karma, and we just saw it…

What a lovely video and a beautiful act of kindness , it brought a tear to the eye when I saw Lorraine’s reply! Keep up the good work, I know it takes a lot of effort to make good videos.

@nicolawhitemudlark

8 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

What a wonderfully lovely thing you've done by continuing Lorraine's father's journey. I know this must have really made her day. Especially the timing of your e-mail. It's very rewarding to see people doing small kindnesses for others. Well done you!

Although im a detectorist, and am very happy to be finding coins from the past, the finds that really grab hold of me are the personal items, they may not have great value in there make up, but they all have great value in the story they sometimes tell, and they tend to make your mind travel further, and you spend more time thinking about them, than you do coins lost by someone with a hole in there pocket or purse, They belonged to someone, Who were they! What did they experience in there life, did they enjoy life or just endure it. You have proved many times that some of there story's can be told, There is the Treasure!... even unto the message in a bottle, It seems you were meant to find it, if not would it have travelled any further. Wonderful episode and I enjoyed the slightly different style of presentation! Cheers Nicola!

The story of Lorrain's Dad is so moving, you really are a beautiful person Nicola! What a wonderful video, interesting finds and an amazing act of kindness, what else could we possibly want! 😃💗 x

A cat on a bike, and a squirrel at your window; lovely!

Such an enjoyable video,as always. I would love to drink tea from the cat race cup,its such a great design.It was so nice of you to help send Lorraines dad on his journey and lovely to know how happy it made her. x

Hello Nicola, my wife and I love your channel. In one of your videos, you showed part of an item that had a lever, and a semi-circular gadget attached, I don't know if anyone has told you, but this was probably an early 20th-century electricity meter cover. You put a sixpence in the meter, then turned the lever which would push the semi-circle over the coin to stop people from cheating the electricity board. Keep up the good work,

I've got two of those tiny aeroplanes. One has a pin on the back to make it into a brooch, the other one has no pin. But is obviously meant to be a Spitfire. My dad was an RAF officer in the war, but not a pilot, and these were made by RAF prisoners of war, in prison camps mostly from odd bits of metal, even old coins, and Dad bought a few that were being sold to make money for widows sand orphans immediately after the war.

When my dad died in Australia I kept a little of his ashes and brought them back to Scotland….but I put the rest in Morton bay near Brisbane…….. I thought that then he could go where ever he wanted…. So it was lovey to see Lorraine’s dad travelling away beyond San Francisco 😊

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Oh what a lovely thing to do! xx

I look forward to your videos every Sunday, but this week was even more special with the message in the bottle. How wonderful that you were able to take Lorraine's father to San Francisco! And it was a squirrel episode, my day was made!

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

ha ha so glad you enjoyed it Cheryl. Im glad that Squirrel turned up too x

I understand the woman setting her father's ashes adrift. My college roommate passed away 10 years ago. He was the lead guitarist in our college rock band in the 1970s, so I carry his ashes in my guitar case. As I travel to places we frequented as young men, I will leave a tiny amount of ash behind. Although some people may find this a bit creepy, I feel like I'm helping a beloved friend by remembering him and celebrating his life.

Awe i love a happy ending. Bon voyage Lorraine's Dad. X 😂 that squirrel knows its on to a good thing. I don't think it will be leaving any time soon Nicola. 🤗x

What a kind jester to help the ashes travel on.

There were tokens that were used in the war and after during the Great Depression for receiving rations of food. Such Exciting finds I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thank you ❤

The message in a bottle was so touching. I am so happy for Lorraine and the memory of her dad. I hope that someday she hears from someone else that has found her dad in a far off land. Also glad squirrel didn't run off. Happy new year everyone,

Maybe powdered wigs will come back in style for bald guys like me. Lorraine had to be blown away with what you did with the bottle. Well done Nicola!

This Video brought back memories of my father (died Januar 16 2020) and my grandfather (died Januar 16 1959) Safe journey for Lorraines dad 🚂✈🛳

Raining here, no housepainting, went to 'Ewa, found a Mid-Century marble, used my new steel probe. Found some small foundations dated 1925. Started to get wet, so came home. The holed coin looked vaguely British Indian. Working on being able to dig town side. My favourite token I've dug is a Pantheon Saloon, Good for 1 draught Enterprise beet Jim Dodd Agent, Honolulu. Enterprise was a Bay area brewer. Japanese teacups of 1885-1985? Are often painted with soothing quaint rural scenes, cloth type patterns.

Thank you for bringing joy and kindness to the internet. It’s so needed

Message in a bottle. Wow. Amazing stuff. I would like to go home again for a holiday. After 60 years.

apart the finds, just a smile on your face is worth watching this episode

Greetings and hugs from Oregon. Loved your video. Taking Lorraine 's father's ashes in the bottle and setting him off in the golden gate; how awesome is that?! Loved the cat on the bicycle, definitely reminds me of Louis Wain! Best wishes always, have a great February!

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen x

What a touching update on Lorraine’s dad and his continued journey

Once again you’ve made my day Nicola. Great finds and explanations but above all, sending Lorraine’s Dad on the next part of his journey is fabulous. We all wait for the next part of his story x

I love watching your videos and the finds you make in the river Thames. Such a rich host of history you share with us. Thank you so much for sharing your finds with us. Regrettably I am disabled and unable to travel now so I enjoy watching you outside mudlarking. I look forward to watching your next video. Please take care and stay safe.

Hi Nicola. The story of Lorraine's Dad's ashes is fabulous; well done, and if you're looking for a real challenge, we could search far and wide for the best and cheapest pint of beer in the country! But the pound coin you found. No, that's not old, it's the "new money". I'm, seventy-three and I think I have socks older than that! Thanks again for a wonderful show!

Castaway or lost - no matter your history of the bits and pieces you find is far more watchable than many a professionally made video - thanks

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Howard!

Message in the bottle was really sweet to hear more about. Thank you for another wonderful journey to the Thames. Hope you have a wonderful week.

Hello 👋 from New York USA Thank you for Bringing me Along with you and sharing that Amazing story with me I can't wait to see where you go and what you find next 😊

Wonderful video Nicola, so glad for Lorraine and her dad's ashes. Looking forward to checking out the Northern Wild Harvest channel, thank you! Glad to see Squirrel too!

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie! x

Nicola, congratulations on 150.000 Subscribers, well done, cheers.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

"Up with the lark" is one thing, up with the crow is quite another. A steeplejack has removed the old UHF aerial from which my local corvids were sweetly singing me to wakefulness each early morning.

The theme of the shard with the cat on the bicycle is a race, it says finish underneath. Couldn't find an exact match but it was a popular theme ca. 1880-1920. Great video, love watching your adventures on the foreshore.

@wizziewiz1

Жыл бұрын

Louis Wain maybe?

Absolutely amazing finds Nicola. I loved the cat 🐈 piece so perfect as is. I love morels so tasty on toast, but getting harder to find as they keep destroying the places where they grow for housing or whatever 🤔. Thank you for another lark, keep at cause I love watching 👀 ❤. 🍁👣🇨🇦

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marion. Oh, I must try them on toast! xx

Good Day for you Nick meny small but important finds! The travle story of the ash is sow beutyfull❣🇸🇪🕊

Bon Voyage, Lorraine's Dad!! How special!!!

Nicola I enjoyed the story about Lorraine sweet Dad in a bottle.I enjoyed your finds on the River.

Oh, belated hello from SF. I just discovered a ceramics dump in the East Bay. I go there all the time with my dog and never looked over the berm and down next to the water. Who knew?

Hi Nicola you have a heart of gold. Id like to say also that when you find something, you often forget to check what is left around your find. Today I saw very interesting objects that you missed. If only I could of told you! Maybe you will find them next time.

Your a kind and beautiful person

Thank you for your uplifting video ! Contacting Finding and Returning Lorraine’s dad to keep traveling is so great great warming story❤

This sure does seem to be the darkest winter I ever recall. Looking forward to long warm nights.

That squirrel is too adorable, just knock on the door and the food appears.

@nicolawhitemudlark

Жыл бұрын

She has me well trained

Precious gems. Hello from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

This story made me cry. How beautiful I thought to send your dad on his journey. Thank you. Nicola for letting us be part of this wonderful story.

Thank you very much for your program I enjoyed it immensely, having lost my mother in the last few months I watched with interest your story about the bottle and the gentleman and his tour of the world. Suddenly and unexpectedly the tears were flowing fast and free as I found my sobbing. thank you for what you did and for your wonderful channel. I am Lonnie from Vancouver Canada.

I thoroughly enjoy watching you mudlarking. What a gift you are offering to viewers. A chance to go exploring with you. Oh, that I was strong & able. I can't walk or stand, but I sure can bend. Having my spine fused 3 times allows me to do that. I am not who you are looking for, but there are so many places I'd love to see combed thru. The tip of NJ was the home to Native Americans generations ago. Wonderful artifacts turn up all the time along the Delaware Bay where it meets the sea. Thanks again for keeping an old lady happy & focused. Wherever you journey I know it will be interesting & eye opening. Stay safe.

Thank you for sharing the link for the Northern Wild Harvest channel. The first video that I watched was for their mushroom drying set up. In these times of food insecurity, I love to see how others do food preservation. In this era of expensive freeze dryers, electric dehydrators and solar dehydrators it is nice to see a low tech method that utilizes cast off materials. Their set up could also be used for veg, fruit and maybe meat. Peace.

@randym8963

Жыл бұрын

Your correct, we can go into more detail on dehydrating and plan to do a new addition to our dryer. We will release that once the current season is done. The thrill of the hunt, the joy of the finds and the contentment of sharing with others is very similar to mudlarking. A big thank you to Nicola, she is a gem.

The tiny plane reminds me of the WWII song "Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer".

Love that cat on a bike chard, so charming!

Thank you for the suggestion of Northern Wild Harvest!

I just absolutely love watching you find such treasures. I used to hunt arrowheads and rocks so I get the satisfaction of seeing your bounty. I live in Washington state USA and morel mushroom hunting becomes a madness here. I love searching and finding them but am probably the only person in my county that actually hates eating them. I've cooked many for others and will pop one in my mouth and I'm done. 😆

What perfect timing God uses our gifts to fill an empty spot in the heart of another. What an honor and blessing for you. Thanks for sharing.

Wow. Talk about putting a smile on someone's face. It's a great thing you did. e

Aww blessed Squirrel - I do love seeing her. Having lost my own beloved Papa` 17 months ago, Lorraine's Dad's story touched my heart. And so with a face full of tears, I send you love and thanks dear Nicola xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

Wish january was a good start to the year,i lost the use of my legs on the 3rd,it's been a steady thing over the years,only just found out my spinal chord in my neck is being flattened by bone,i was supposed to have it removed but they think it is too dangerous to do ,it's a six hour op but due to other health problems i might not survive the op,i am 67.love watching you and a few other like you,i was always a bit of a treasure hunter,i was born in chelsea,lived there until i moved out when was 53,love it when i see you up by albert bridge,i lived about a 15 min walk from there.Good luck with your finds,lets hope this year you find something really great phil

You have no idea how lovely Lorainne's Dad story has touched me today. Having lost both my parents in 2020 and my sister this Christmas. You are such a special lady Nicola.

That was so cool about finding her dad’s bottle!!! And you emailing her on her dad’s 1year he’s been gone. You were meant to find it. Amen 🙏. I love your channel and I just love everything about you. You are so down to earth 🌍 and always upbeat and ready to find great things buried in the mud. I’ll be there on your next big adventure. 🤗💜stay safe 🤗

Nicola.. You are nothing more, than a simply ray of sunshine and light on this world.