Hi ! Nicola , I'm way over my " Three Score Years plus Ten " and agree with you . Seeing true beauty is a gift not usually a trait of the extremely wealthy . Love your show . You make me feel happy and calm . Thank you . @@nicolawhitemudlark
Hi, Nicola. Susan here. The other statue on the shield is from Rotterdam, and is called The Destroyed City. It was commissioned in 1950 to commemorate the German bombing of Rotterdam in 1940. It was unveiled in 1953. It is a picture of grief. It is worth an in depth read. Haven't found the 1961 connection yet. (Btw, my mom went to school with Leonard Cohen in Montreal - she said he was quite the ladies man even then!).
The connection is the sporting event held every year between students of Rotterdam and Antwerpen, called "Studenten ontmoeting" (Student Meeting) The pin is a keepsake from the event of 1961. It features both cities most prolific statues.
You have added a new song to my Spotify treasure chest, Anthem. It's totally new to me, and I love it. You bring out the beauty hidden in every little piece you find. ❤
Aard and his whistling and humming is so nice. His melodies coupled with your voice and excitement after your discoveries make me happy. Thank you, Nicola. Thank you Aard!
Hi Nicola! I haven’t written in a long time (years!) but I have been loyal all this time. I am disabled, so watching your show makes me feel like I’ve got a friend. I hope you have no cause to stop for a long time. I love the little ceramic birdies you found in this one. Just gorgeous! Thank you for the time you spend with us.
It's always a joy to see you and your mudlarking treasures. Now you have given another treasure to watch..The Mudbagger is a fascinating and wonderful addition to the beautiful RUclips collection. Thank you for all the positivity and beauty you bring.
Dear Nicola White, you have no idea how much joy you bring me with your videos. I feel like I'm there mudlurking with you. Each little thing you spot on the shore makes my heart beat faster! Thank you so much and keep it up! Greentings from Montevideo, South America.
Nicola, I wanted to thank you for the sweet glass fish postcard that came along with my new tideline art shopping bag. Adding to the comments by those of us who can't mulark, your videos give us a chance to experience mudlarking and your fascinating finds. Your oppenness and graciousness encourage us to share. Thanks for both your finds and views of the life on the river. Thanks again and all my best to you!
Comfy chair, cup of tea, mudlarking with Nicola. One of my favourite ways to spend relaxing time. I love your videos... like I've said before, it's almost as good as being able to be with you, and as I get more disabled, your videos really help me to cope. Bless you, and thank you again.❤😊
How fitting that you found many birds, we always love how you feature the birds of the Thames when you film. The bathing beauty looks like she could match the umbrella that Mudbagger found, she seems to have a hole in her hand for it!
What an incredible sound the beach makes as the waves pass over the glass and ceramic. It’s like nothing I’ve ever heard. The kind of place a beach comer could loose themselves! Thanks for sharing.
Very heartfelt story of the birds and Leonard Cohens lyrical poem called "Anthem" My sons nickname was "bird," and he passed away suddenly 9 years ago. Leonard's words have always resonated strongly. Lovely mudlarking video today, thank you. ❤
How exciting, I'd love to go "treasure hunting" there! I live in the south in the US & long ago, people would have an area where they'd toss their "trash"(empty bottles, broken dishes, etc). Before my sister started building her home, she had a part of her land cleared & they found one of those "trash" areas. We had a blast digging for treasures! We even found Civil War items and empty perfume bottles from Paris. The inner archaeologist in me loved every minute! lol
Glad you had a lovely time away with family. You both found some absolutely beautiful treasures as always. Aad is so kind, and he's great to watch as well. Thank you so much Nicola xx Teresa 🇦🇺
Well he is a joy. He’s whistling and kind calm nature comes through the video. Your finds were special today. I’ve never seen you find a pipe anything like the one today. It was beautiful. Such intricate detail. ❤
Aad is so generous, sharing his finds and his mudlarking locations with you. You both had a good haul that day but when you and Aad collaborate, you usually do! Thanks, as ever, for your interesting and informative vlogs.
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Your adventures never cease to entertain. I adore the birds, and thank you for emphasizing that things don’t have to be perfect to be valued.
The compact polished up with a lovely design! That beach! God only knows what treasures it hides. It would be such fun to hunt. I also loved the pipe! ❤
Yes, and that is what we need to remember in life that the people we like, love, and hold dear to our hearts are not perfect but they are all just the same as beautiful. None of us are perfect and need to see the beautiful qualities in one another. Blessings to all. Cheers. 😊
It's 3:00am and I couldn't sleep. I came back to your channel after being away for a bit. Today you have found so many treasures, what a great day and you have a lovely friend, such a good companion for your hunt. Good to see you.
A lovely video as always, Nicola - thank you! Really enjoyed watching you and Aard find such wonderful treasures. Especially loved the little birds; so precious beautiful even in their brokenness!!❤❤
Aad's videos are very pleasurable to watch. I'm so glad that you and Si introduced him to us last year!! I'm so surprised that you found 2 pretty ceramic birds there. The 2 little shields and so many other wonderful birds!!
That brass lion you found, is a Belgian military sign, you get it when you come into the army as a novice and you still have to prove your self worthy. Long long time ago😂 I got mine when there was still conscription, so I had to serve for a year, and the first 3 month you were trained you got that sign on your beret. The nick name for that in dutch was "pisser"
Such wonderful treasures! The pipe is magnificent, as is the beautiful compact! You never cease to surprise me with how trained your eye has become!! You are able to see such treasures that anyone else would just walk on by. I enjoyed another adventure with you and, as always, blessings to you, my friend, and all of those you cherish! ~Jen
Such a beautiful song about birds & light. You absolutely are a gift to this world. The wise one's say our innocence & wonder is more important than our intelligence & you show us time & again that to be true.❤❤
A big and loud SHOUT OUT for Mud bagger . ❤❤❤❤ I have been watching his videos for a long time and really enjoy his SHORTS and his collection. Really enjoyed watching the beautiful video. Wow, the powder container is so cool Two little birds sitting on the tree top ...a song by Nite Cole With love from SAM Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ♥️
That broken ashtray in white and black man with a cape written “Porto” is a part of an old souvenir from PORTO FERREIRA, a very famous red wine from Portugal - Douro. I’m 65 years old, and I remember this in my home from my father… it brought me memories ❤
I'm going through some trying times lately, these videos always put a smile on my face. Haven't thought about marbles in a long time, brings me back to playing in the school yard. Thanks, from New England.
oh you are with mudbagger! That is great and look right off you are finding treasures!! Those are the Bluebirds of happiness and they have come your way!! lol I can't believe how the broken treasures abound there!! Thanks for another very entertaining beach walk
I watch Aard all of the time! Love his channel and the content. I love hearing the glass when he walks and the waves crashing onto the glass. I like all of your metal finds, and the birds. You did great while you were with Aard. I’m glad you are safely back home. Have a fantastic week Nicola ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜
The "1961 Rotterdam Antwerpen" pin is a keepsake pin of a sporting event in that year. Rotterdam and Antwerpen are called the sister cities, and every year students from both cities competed with eachother, sometimes in Rotterdam, sometimes in Antwerp, in all sorts of sports. It was called "Studenten Ontmoeting" (Student Meeting) The first one was held in 1937. The event is discontinued now, but they were held again in 2005 and 2007.
What a lovely day with Aad! I also love your addition of the lyrics from 'Anthem' and the special meaning. Recent;y, our family was in Valencia, Spain. Everywhere for sale were these ceramic swallows, or "Golondrinas". We purchased several as gifts. We were told these golondrinas are an important symbol of family, love and fidelity. They exactly resemble the two you found with Aad.
What a fun day out mudlarking with your friend Aard. The birds remind me of blue birds of happiness which was a type of jewellery for kids when I was young. Ofcourse there was a pipe and it was fantastic! Thanks Nicola for taking us along to the secret beach. 😊
Nicola you are a treasure! Such lovely finds! I couldn’t believe you found so many beautiful pieces! Art is so nice. It was very sweet that he and his wife were so kind to you. I’m happy you got to spend an extra week with your family, no matter the situation, time with family is the most precious and valuable thing ever! Sending lots of hugs and positive vibes for you and yours! I wish I could be at your next event but nevertheless I wish you an absolutely amazing time! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a great outing with you and Aad. So many fantastic finds.❤ Thanks again for sharing. And yes the 1961 pin, my birthyear😊, has the Rotterdam statue on it. ❤
Thank you Nicola. It must be difficult to leave that location with Mudbagger as there are so many amazing finds. I often wonder if mudlarkers walk around all the time looking downwards, always searching for treasure. I find myself doing it even while walking my dog and I have found a few things. However I have seen many beautiful sights that I would have missed like patterns in the footsteps in snow and autumn leaves piled up randomly as if carefully placed. Well I rambled on enough but once again thank you.
Oh I tend to look down a lot! It's a habit. I was looking up a lot recently in Guernsey at night though as I was trying to see some shooting stars! 🌟 ❤
You have to be kidding when you call the cheap broken bird beautiful or stunning.
Only a privileged few (many of the viewers of my videos by the way) are able to see the beauty in broken things.
Hi ! Nicola , I'm way over my " Three Score Years plus Ten " and agree with you . Seeing true beauty is a gift not usually a trait of the extremely wealthy . Love your show . You make me feel happy and calm . Thank you . @@nicolawhitemudlark
Does he know what mudlarking IS?
I think it's beautiful ❤
you have rudeness and ignorance for breakfast every morning, innit ?
Hi, Nicola. Susan here. The other statue on the shield is from Rotterdam, and is called The Destroyed City. It was commissioned in 1950 to commemorate the German bombing of Rotterdam in 1940. It was unveiled in 1953. It is a picture of grief. It is worth an in depth read. Haven't found the 1961 connection yet. (Btw, my mom went to school with Leonard Cohen in Montreal - she said he was quite the ladies man even then!).
“He was quite the woman’s man…,” That put a big smile on my face. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much Susan!
Artist was Ossip Zadkine a Belarus-French artist. So we never forget.
yes made by Zadkine.
The connection is the sporting event held every year between students of Rotterdam and Antwerpen, called "Studenten ontmoeting" (Student Meeting) The pin is a keepsake from the event of 1961. It features both cities most prolific statues.
Your story @29:50 with the broken birds and Leonard Cohen lyrics... beautiful. Thank you, Nicola.
Sweet!
Yes it was, I will try to remember it.
You have added a new song to my Spotify treasure chest, Anthem. It's totally new to me, and I love it. You bring out the beauty hidden in every little piece you find. ❤
Have you heard the lyrics and seen the video to this song of his? Amazing.
ruclips.net/video/NGorjBVag0I/видео.htmlsi=DXtcreOKJJCAf53A
Aard and his whistling and humming is so nice. His melodies coupled with your voice and excitement after your discoveries make me happy. Thank you, Nicola. Thank you Aard!
Hi Nicola! I haven’t written in a long time (years!) but I have been loyal all this time. I am disabled, so watching your show makes me feel like I’ve got a friend. I hope you have no cause to stop for a long time. I love the little ceramic birdies you found in this one. Just gorgeous! Thank you for the time you spend with us.
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Sending you lots of love, my friend! ♥️
It's always a joy to see you and your mudlarking treasures. Now you have given another treasure to watch..The Mudbagger is a fascinating and wonderful addition to the beautiful RUclips collection. Thank you for all the positivity and beauty you bring.
Old Mudbagger is a legend. You two are so good to each other. Makes me smile. His channel is very relaxing too. 😊
From an American point of view, hearing you say "little bird" is just wonderful. Love the videos.
Dear Nicola White, you have no idea how much joy you bring me with your videos. I feel like I'm there mudlurking with you. Each little thing you spot on the shore makes my heart beat faster! Thank you so much and keep it up! Greentings from Montevideo, South America.
Greetings back to you my friend ❤️ xxx
The creativity on these clay pipes always amazes me.
Awsome
Nicola, I wanted to thank you for the sweet glass fish postcard that came along with my new tideline art shopping bag. Adding to the comments by those of us who can't mulark, your videos give us a chance to experience mudlarking and your fascinating finds. Your oppenness and graciousness encourage us to share. Thanks for both your finds and views of the life on the river. Thanks again and all my best to you!
Thx Leslie! I'm so glad it arrived safely. I hope you put lots of nice shopping in it :) ❤️ xxx
Comfy chair, cup of tea, mudlarking with Nicola. One of my favourite ways to spend relaxing time. I love your videos... like I've said before, it's almost as good as being able to be with you, and as I get more disabled, your videos really help me to cope. Bless you, and thank you again.❤😊
I'm always impressed by how much treasure there's at Mudbaggers' sites! What a feast!
So sweet!
How fitting that you found many birds, we always love how you feature the birds of the Thames when you film. The bathing beauty looks like she could match the umbrella that Mudbagger found, she seems to have a hole in her hand for it!
I came to look for this comment. My thoughts exactly!👍🏻
What an incredible sound the beach makes as the waves pass over the glass and ceramic. It’s like nothing I’ve ever heard. The kind of place a beach comer could loose themselves! Thanks for sharing.
The water makes music over the glass n ceramics...like tidal chimes.
I've missed you and our weekly adventures. So glad to see you out and about finding new treasures.
My husband missedher for sure😂
Very heartfelt story of the birds and Leonard Cohens lyrical poem called "Anthem"
My sons nickname was "bird," and he passed away suddenly 9 years ago. Leonard's words have always resonated strongly. Lovely mudlarking video today, thank you. ❤
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How exciting, I'd love to go "treasure hunting" there! I live in the south in the US & long ago, people would have an area where they'd toss their "trash"(empty bottles, broken dishes, etc). Before my sister started building her home, she had a part of her land cleared & they found one of those "trash" areas. We had a blast digging for treasures! We even found Civil War items and empty perfume bottles from Paris. The inner archaeologist in me loved every minute! lol
Glad you had a lovely time away with family. You both found some absolutely beautiful treasures as always. Aad is so kind, and he's great to watch as well. Thank you so much Nicola xx Teresa 🇦🇺
mudbagger seems a nice bloke, and Nicola can see through rocks.
Well he is a joy. He’s whistling and kind calm nature comes through the video.
Your finds were special today. I’ve never seen you find a pipe anything like the one today. It was beautiful. Such intricate detail. ❤
Thank you Nicola, always beautiful and entertaining and educational, and inspiring, thank you Aad, and LC too.
Aad seems like such a kind and lovely man. His humor always makes me smile. :)
You always find treasures because you are just the nicest person!!!
Thank you for sharing the Leonard Cohen lyrics and the perfection in brokenness! Brilliant eisode.
Perfect :)
Aad is so generous, sharing his finds and his mudlarking locations with you. You both had a good haul that day but when you and Aad collaborate, you usually do! Thanks, as ever, for your interesting and informative vlogs.
You lucky thing Nicola. The compact is fabulous 👌
After all the years that people have been uncovering little bits of history,you are able to find quite alot every time you go to the shore.
Love the compact you found very pretty design 🎉❤ I am from Mesa, Az very hot this summer 111 these days. This is the first time I have seen you... 😂😊
What an enjoyable treat - thanks for sharing Aad's secret beach! Great finds❤
My two favorite mudlarkers together again. What a nice treat.
Wonderful treasures!!!! Thank you Nicola from Italy!!!!! We are waiting for you here for exceptional new finds! Come on! Chiara
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Your adventures never cease to entertain. I adore the birds, and thank you for emphasizing that things don’t have to be perfect to be valued.
My mother often said "perfection is boring".
The compact polished up with a lovely design! That beach! God only knows what treasures it hides. It would be such fun to hunt. I also loved the pipe! ❤
Great finds with a wonderful friend. Doesn't get better than that!! Love findng beauty in the broken as well!!!❤❤❤
What a pleasure seeing you mudlarking with Aart. That huge compact is lovely. Have a great week. Thanks.
“A little man and a headless wife!” LOL! Thank you for sharing the quote from Leonard Cohen.
Nice treasures on that beach! Mudbagger is great!
Always great to see you and Aad meet up. What a nice little trip! Lots of cool finds. Love whatever that twirly glass & brass thing is! Take care Nic!
Yes, and that is what we need to remember in life that the people we like, love, and hold dear to our hearts are not perfect but they are all just the same as beautiful. None of us are perfect and need to see the beautiful qualities in one another. Blessings to all. Cheers. 😊
If I go to London,where to I go & what tools should I bring? This is so fun!
It's 3:00am and I couldn't sleep. I came back to your channel after being away for a bit. Today you have found so many treasures, what a great day
and you have a lovely friend, such a good companion for your hunt. Good to see you.
A lovely video as always, Nicola - thank you! Really enjoyed watching you and Aard find such wonderful treasures. Especially loved the little birds; so precious beautiful even in their brokenness!!❤❤
Great array of unique treasures Nicola,a very special day with your kind and humble friend.❤✌️
That's the sort of place you could sit down and loose yourself with whats in reach. Thanks for letting us see what you are doing. 😍
You mudlarkers are doing a good job in helping to clear up the seashores - dual purpose!
Beautiful Nicola, I love finding things, I love the way it makes you think of what might of been. ❤xx🧡🍁
Aad's videos are very pleasurable to watch. I'm so glad that you and Si introduced him to us last year!!
I'm so surprised that you found 2 pretty ceramic birds there. The 2 little shields and so many other wonderful birds!!
Every time I watch one of your videos Nicola, I have the urge to travel down to London and do some mudlarking myself.
That was a fun lark! Thanks for sharing the story about Antwerp.
Wonderful video! I love watching them. Thank you for taking us along. ❤
No matter the weather…Your pretty smile brightens so many people day 🤩🌞👍🏻
Lovely finds, Ard is part of my daily routine, I watch his shorts every day, very relaxing.
That brass lion you found, is a Belgian military sign, you get it when you come into the army as a novice and you still have to prove your self worthy.
Long long time ago😂 I got mine when there was still conscription, so I had to serve for a year, and the first 3 month you were trained you got that sign on your beret.
The nick name for that in dutch was "pisser"
Such wonderful treasures! The pipe is magnificent, as is the beautiful compact! You never cease to surprise me with how trained your eye has become!! You are able to see such treasures that anyone else would just walk on by. I enjoyed another adventure with you and, as always, blessings to you, my friend, and all of those you cherish! ~Jen
Lovely lady that was a great video thank you so much for sharing 😊 💜
Such a beautiful song about birds & light.
You absolutely are a gift to this world.
The wise one's say our innocence & wonder is more important than our intelligence & you show us time & again that to be true.❤❤
What a special pipe! Love the compact too. Aard's videos are marbleous
So happy this popped up in my feed...what a delightful lady! Made my morning here in WA state..thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Beautiful,thought provoking lyrics that you shared Thank you
A big and loud SHOUT OUT for Mud bagger .
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I have been watching his videos for a long time and really enjoy his SHORTS and his collection.
Really enjoyed watching the beautiful video. Wow, the powder container is so cool
Two little birds sitting on the tree top ...a song by Nite Cole
With love from SAM
Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ♥️
What a great video💖..lovely finds for both of you..Aard is a great mudlover and such a nice person...
Greetings from Sweden🇸🇪
What treasures found, the compacts were glorious the pipe was unique and loved the different colour glass, nice to see Mud Bagger again
That broken ashtray in white and black man with a cape written “Porto” is a part of an old souvenir from PORTO FERREIRA, a very famous red wine from Portugal - Douro. I’m 65 years old, and I remember this in my home from my father… it brought me memories ❤
Soon you will have the whole flock of those blue Birds that bring you & us happiness 👍🏻🤩🌞🤣😊
Love your combined Mudlarks especially with Mudbagger xxx
The fun is in the hunt! Once again, Nicola, thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and for doing the research on these items.
This may be one of my favourite videos in 4 years of watching - thank you so much x
I'm going through some trying times lately, these videos always put a smile on my face. Haven't thought about marbles in a long time, brings me back to playing in the school yard. Thanks, from New England.
My favorite find were the birds, lovely. But so many interesting finds on this outing.. 🥰👍👍
I love the BATHING BEAUTY! After hearing your bird story, I love them also... 😃 ❤ 😃
Glue the bad side of your bird to a mirror and he will look like a complete bird in flight.
That would be interesting - and amusing!
Great idea!! ❤
Hello Nicola,Nick from the United States,I love your videos always will, I love treasure hunting,it's a passion.
oh you are with mudbagger! That is great and look right off you are finding treasures!! Those are the Bluebirds of happiness and they have come your way!! lol I can't believe how the broken treasures abound there!! Thanks for another very entertaining beach walk
I watch Aard all of the time! Love his channel and the content. I love hearing the glass when he walks and the waves crashing onto the glass.
I like all of your metal finds, and the birds. You did great while you were with Aard. I’m glad you are safely back home. Have a fantastic week Nicola ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜
Again, love learning history. Thanks for the story of Antwerp 💞👊👍🏻
"Luv the Dutch birds." Thanks for sharing the trip with us. Amazing what you can discover along a river bank: The myth of Antwerp! Super!
Fantastic finds Nicole and Aad.... ❤🎉
Oh, Nicola, that compact was just gorgeous!!! I love when you take us on larking adventures with you!!!❤❤❤
Beautiful finds and interesting history story !!! Thank you !!!❤️🦘
What a nice guy to so kindly gift you his find❤
The "1961 Rotterdam Antwerpen" pin is a keepsake pin of a sporting event in that year. Rotterdam and Antwerpen are called the sister cities, and every year students from both cities competed with eachother, sometimes in Rotterdam, sometimes in Antwerp, in all sorts of sports. It was called "Studenten Ontmoeting" (Student Meeting) The first one was held in 1937. The event is discontinued now, but they were held again in 2005 and 2007.
Yours is a show both peaceful and interesting. Cheers as always
What a lovely day with Aad! I also love your addition of the lyrics from 'Anthem' and the special meaning. Recent;y, our family was in Valencia, Spain. Everywhere for sale were these ceramic swallows, or "Golondrinas". We purchased several as gifts. We were told these golondrinas are an important symbol of family, love and fidelity. They exactly resemble the two you found with Aad.
Glad you had a lovely time in Guernsey. Sounds like such an idyllic place. I always enjoy your rambles with Aad. Cheers!
Another exciting adventure Nicola! Some very awesome finds!!
Как прекрасно , когда у людей есть увлечение , хобби , мирные заботы … ❤
Welcome back! Have missed you! Again, lovely finds! Love the birds and your memory of Lenard C9hen's poem to go with!
I comment as I watch this time,dear Nicola!
That chunk of uranium glass,it almost glows in the daylight,wow!
I love the mudbaggers videos. Very calming. Enjoyed the video nic.
What a fun day out mudlarking with your friend Aard. The birds remind me of blue birds of happiness which was a type of jewellery for kids when I was young. Ofcourse there was a pipe and it was fantastic! Thanks Nicola for taking us along to the secret beach. 😊
It's always a great day when Nicola is on the Tube! Great finds..happy birdday😅
How many treasures! I loved the video! Greetings from Argentina! ❤️
Thanks so much Nicola and Aad, extremely interesting video!
The compacts and the pipe are amazing. Great to see you again with Mud bagger he is so generous.
Nicola you are a treasure! Such lovely finds! I couldn’t believe you found so many beautiful pieces! Art is so nice. It was very sweet that he and his wife were so kind to you. I’m happy you got to spend an extra week with your family, no matter the situation, time with family is the most precious and valuable thing ever! Sending lots of hugs and positive vibes for you and yours! I wish I could be at your next event but nevertheless I wish you an absolutely amazing time! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a great outing with you and Aad. So many fantastic finds.❤ Thanks again for sharing. And yes the 1961 pin, my birthyear😊, has the Rotterdam statue on it. ❤
You have such a beautiful soul!!!
Loved your quote from your favorite song, Anthem. Beautiful compact!
Thank you Nicola. It must be difficult to leave that location with Mudbagger as there are so many amazing finds. I often wonder if mudlarkers walk around all the time looking downwards, always searching for treasure. I find myself doing it even while walking my dog and I have found a few things. However I have seen many beautiful sights that I would have missed like patterns in the footsteps in snow and autumn leaves piled up randomly as if carefully placed. Well I rambled on enough but once again thank you.
Oh I tend to look down a lot! It's a habit. I was looking up a lot recently in Guernsey at night though as I was trying to see some shooting stars! 🌟 ❤
Very nice finds this weekend !❤🙏❣️
Amazing finds absolutely everywhere! I wouldn’t feel like leaving either. Great vid with a lovely larking companion.