# 180 Prepping for a Big Storm and How I Earn a Living on My Narrowboat

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2024
  • We have been in an Arctic blast on our tiny NARROWBOAT home and now a very powerful storm called Isha is on its way! How do I make my boat safe? As the storm pounds the boat, I talk about how I run my business and earn a living from my narrowboat. When the storm is over, I see the impact it's had on the canal which ends up with me taking a big risk on a railway level crossing! Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care🦋🌻
    This week, I mention my fantastic new printer, Mark: www.hullbridge-designandprint...
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    I also sell some of my nature journal entries on Etsy at themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com
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    Mystical Rivers by BasspartoutX
    Voyage Fleet- Lydia Andersson by Synchs
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    It's always lovely to hear from you and I will get back to you

Комментарии • 673

  • @user-rm5il4uh3i
    @user-rm5il4uh3i 4 месяца назад +37

    Not sure what it is about a British lady's voice. It's very soothing to Americans like me. She could record a record of her reading the phone book and I would buy it.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +22

      What a kind comment; I'm currently sitting here recording the phone book to sell to you! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely message. Take care🦋🌻

    • @georgeburns7251
      @georgeburns7251 2 месяца назад +3

      @@themindfulnarrowboattoo funny. Thank you for the opportunity to laugh.

    • @aussieoma361
      @aussieoma361 2 месяца назад +5

      That’s because Americans accents are very harsh.

    • @ebbhead20
      @ebbhead20 2 месяца назад +3

      Shes a mix of Sally Philips from Smack the Pony and Sian Gibson from Car Share this girl... 😊

    • @harry.flashman
      @harry.flashman 2 месяца назад

      ​@@themindfulnarrowboat:)

  • @bitsandblocks7826
    @bitsandblocks7826 4 месяца назад +46

    Even blustery Isha couldn't spoil the relaxing chilled nature of your videos Vanessa. Have a good weekend!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +4

      I am so relieved that you still found the video relaxing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @crispyfrogs
    @crispyfrogs 4 месяца назад +28

    At the rate your art progresses, you’ll be adding “professional artist” to your CV. It’s becoming stunning 🤩

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +3

      That is so kind of you. Practising each week is definitely helping.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @nathanberry4339
    @nathanberry4339 4 месяца назад +15

    Isha was my first storm since I moved onto my narrowboat and I was soooo paranoid I was checking the ropes every hour until midnight but I actually enjoyed weathering out the storm on a boat

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +2

      Hi Nathan, what a storm to start your lifetime of narrowboat storms- and then Jocelyn was even stronger I thought! It is exciting though isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

    • @nathanberry4339
      @nathanberry4339 4 месяца назад +3

      @@themindfulnarrowboat I absolutely loved it the noise was just unbelievable but it's as you said I'm your video it's about being safely moored and being prepared before the storm hits also my boat is as former hire boat and has four massive conservatory style windows in the saloon so I had the perfect viewpoint its like owning my own bird hide

  • @user-lx4er5si3s
    @user-lx4er5si3s 4 месяца назад +26

    Once again, I am enthralled by your videos, drawings, and the commentary. It is so beautiful

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +2

      That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @joanneowen4540
    @joanneowen4540 4 месяца назад +28

    So glad to hear you managed ok during the storms and cold.I felt for all the narrowboats and their people as we heard news of storms and flooding in UK..you have such a lovely,calm demeanor as you narrate, but im sure it was scary! Beautiful story of the wrens..al the creatures that forage and endure in Nature.I am hoping to order one of your beautiful journals soon.You touch my heart.Much love from snowy Ontario

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +8

      That is such a kind and thoughtful comment, Joanne! 🤗 The storms are scary as they are so noisy, but it is quite safe on a narrowboat as long as your ropes are secure.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @ronwhitehouse23
    @ronwhitehouse23 2 месяца назад +7

    You have made a lovely life for yourself, congratulations.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

    • @ronwhitehouse23
      @ronwhitehouse23 2 месяца назад +1

      @@themindfulnarrowboat I lived on my narrowboat "unicorn" for about two and a half years cruising just like you. I no longer have my boat because of other commitments unfortunately. But I still retain wonderful poetic moments I shall cherish for eternity.

  • @alanturner3551
    @alanturner3551 4 месяца назад +11

    Love how you maintain your positive outlook through any and all challenges.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you, Alan. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling9659 4 месяца назад +13

    Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland
    Storms, iced in, blocked in between closed locks and a broken rail crossing - what a time you had.
    The birds and the snowdrops were really lovely - can't wait for Spring.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +6

      It really has been an eventful new year so far! I hope it is warmer in Poland now? I can't wait for spring either.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @bradmoyer9737
    @bradmoyer9737 4 месяца назад +8

    Whenever I order something from the internet or out of a catalog, I do so with the understanding that the thumbnail I’m viewing, is a highly stylized, electronically embellished version that some marketing person has envisioned as being able to sell the most of whatever the product is, and only bears a passing resemblance to the actual product. That being said, I just received my copy of “The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022”.
    I had reasonably high expectations for the quality of the content, from watching the multifaceted creator’s videos over the course of the year. The poetry and artistry weave a tapestry in one’s mind of her journeys and thoughts, and are uniquely wonderful. I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened the package and found a book of high quality materials, beautiful printing and just overall excellent quality. It is a fabulous buy at this price. I will be ordering my 2023 edition shortly. Thank you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +5

      Hi Brad, I held my breath whilst reading your comment as I thought you were going to say that my journal was a disappointment after reading your previous experiences; you should have heard my sigh of utter relief when I got to the end of your comment! Thank you so much for your kindness; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

    • @LoriLeaPouttu
      @LoriLeaPouttu 2 месяца назад

      ​@@themindfulnarrowboat😅I am just now finding your RUclips channel and am immediately enthralled! What medium do you use for your artwork? It is very beautiful along with your writings. Looking forward to learning and see more of you here on your channel. :) Your boat is amazing! I live very near the Mississippi River in Minnesota, U.S.A. so of course the boat caught my attention right away! 😄

  • @Jana-wz7dr
    @Jana-wz7dr 4 месяца назад +8

    That train crossing was wicked as was the storm. The snowdrops make me feel that this winter will soon pass. Bring on spring. Your artwork and writing are lovely 😍

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Definitely bring on spring! 😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @user-rc4vu9ur4i
    @user-rc4vu9ur4i 4 месяца назад +5

    What an enriched special life you have. Your sweet soul obviously attracts kindness 😊

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋

  • @lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel
    @lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel 4 дня назад

    Another lovely video Vanessa, I loved seeing inside the Wedgewood museum and hearing all about it. Thank you for sharing. All your videos are so interesting and beautiful 🥰

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 дня назад +1

      It is such a great place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @rob3942
    @rob3942 8 дней назад

    Lovely video. Beautiful books. Your art, poetry, videography and presentation is first class. All the best Go well ok

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  7 дней назад

      I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @Raven1180
    @Raven1180 2 месяца назад +1

    Just ordered one of your beautiful nature journals. Thank you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻

  • @hectordelvalle4428
    @hectordelvalle4428 4 месяца назад +6

    I truly enjoy your night scenery. Plus the crashing of rain, wind howling, night sky. Most narrow boat vlogs leave these out, and that's a shame. You make it so natural and appealing. Please continue, it is a big plus. Be safe and enjoy your outings.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +2

      I am so pleased that you enjoyed some nighttime storm footage.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @semperbufo152
    @semperbufo152 4 месяца назад +5

    Hi Vanessa.So long awaited vlog,please follow up with more please,and quickly.We look every day for your posts,which we love.The music you use is perfect too.Thankyou.❤😊

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      I am so pleased that you look for my vlog every day- that is so kind of you. I post a vlog every Friday at 4:30pm, but if I am unable to put one out, then I put a little post out first explaining.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @annepoitrineau5650
    @annepoitrineau5650 3 месяца назад +2

    I once walked the canal path from Hebden Bridge to Todmorden. It was evening, then it was night. The barges looked so cozy. Sometimes a bit of smoke escaped, sometimes I could hear muffled music. Beautiful.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 месяца назад +1

      I know exactly what you mean by this. When I walk along the canal in the evening and see the boats' lights and chimney smoke it makes me feel all cosy too. Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

  • @johnallen148
    @johnallen148 4 месяца назад +1

    Sure was a horrible storm Vanessa two on the trot as we say shame you lost your chimney top did you find it i guess it’s in the canal you will have to get your magnet out ,I hate wind it’s something you can’t see ,well I hope you got through the storms with it to much damage,till next time take care keep safe John 🐕‍🦺🌹🙏🤔🤭😅🫢🫶🧑‍🦽🧑‍🦽

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi John, sadly, I didn't find my chimney hat and then something else has happened to our chimney which you'll see in next week's vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 4 месяца назад +7

    I don’t think I’ve ever known a winter as stormy as this one. I bet you will be glad when spring finally comes. It was interesting to hear about Josiah Wedgwood, I didn’t know that he was one of the people who fought against slavery. Lovely nature as always, we have some resident wrens in our garden, they are such cute little birds. I hope it’s not too long before you can move on again, winter closures must make it very difficult for narrow-boaters, especially continuous cruisers when you can’t get your essentials like water and diesel. Stay safe and warm all of you. Lots of love. xxxxx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +2

      It really has been a stormy winter hasn't it? It's great to know that the wrens are visiting your garden as the cold weather makes it so hard for them to find insects and so they go looking for seeds- you're saving the wrens, Shirley!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @annmolloy8600
    @annmolloy8600 4 месяца назад +5

    Thank you for taking the time to visit Wedgwood. I am originally from Longton but my parents emigrated to Australia when I was 10 in 1960. I returned in 1970 and worked in the offices at Wedgwood Barlaston. We had a couple of royal visits, one from Prince Phillip and another from Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother. I loved every minute of my three years there before coming back to Australia. I had every intention of returning to travel more but fate intervened when I met my future husband on my return journey home. It was an unforgettable time and I made lasting memories. The factory is set in beautiful farm land in Barlaston and as I remember every one I met loved working there 💫🇬🇧🫖. Last time I was there I visited the cafe where the afternoon tea was served on the most beautiful crockery you will find.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +3

      What a fabulous story; when you next visit, you should add these memories to that wall that I read from. Fancy meeting so much royalty too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

  • @harrymills2770
    @harrymills2770 2 дня назад

    What a lovely lifestyle. I'm more tied to the land, even though it's only one acre.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 дня назад

      It suits me but I understand it wouldn’t suit everyone. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @4950joan
    @4950joan 4 месяца назад +4

    Hello again. When we used to caravan we wrapped the aqua rolls in the foam jackets you buy for the hot water cylinders in the house to prevent them freezing

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      That is such a good idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @atnorthabc
    @atnorthabc 2 месяца назад +1

    A truly beautiful account of a winter storm told in a warm and soothing manner I really enjoyed your trip around the museum and your enthusiasm and delight about the exhibit’s passed down to your ordinance and the poem at the end was beautiful. Thank you…

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @heartofahobbit
    @heartofahobbit 4 месяца назад +5

    Glad to see you made it through the storm OK. I worry about all the narrowboaters there with these harsh storms and flooding! Waiting excitedly for your 2022 and 2023 journals to arrive here in New Hampshire USA! Stay safe! Much love!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      I think it always sounds worse on a narrowboat than it actually is. Storm Jocelyn was worse, I thought as it shook the boat a lot more. Thank you so much for buying my books and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @juliehill2830
    @juliehill2830 4 месяца назад +2

    So beautiful Vanessa... Thankyou for sharing. Much love.. Xx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @andersvikingsvensson8762
    @andersvikingsvensson8762 4 месяца назад +4

    Awesome ❤Photage extrodinary .. narratives splendid ..vocal superb ..background music so nice ..All 🙏

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @rosemarypalmer3603
    @rosemarypalmer3603 13 дней назад

    PS thrilled to think that my book has been on your boat!

  • @31Alden
    @31Alden 2 месяца назад +1

    Happy and relieved you made it through Isha safely and with no damage to your boat. All souls accounted for! Xx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад +2

      So am I; it's always such a worry in a big storm. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻

    • @31Alden
      @31Alden 2 месяца назад

      @@themindfulnarrowboat With great pleasure, Vanessa!

  • @Shaunatwales66
    @Shaunatwales66 2 месяца назад +1

    You make canal life look so tranquil, I love to take time out and express my feelings through poetry, thank you for a lovely insight into your world of relaxation and beautiful locations 😃

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад +1

      It is great to know that you are writing poetry to convey your feelings too. It's a wonderful way to do that isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

  • @paulstanding7267
    @paulstanding7267 12 дней назад

    I bet the postman loves you when you post all off your books 📕😂😂👍

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  12 дней назад

      😂 Luckily, I don't hang around for too long! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @jeffslater4581
    @jeffslater4581 4 месяца назад +1

    I love the sound of thunder and lightning, stormy winds and heavy rain or hail bouncing off my windows,it sends me to sleep within minutes. I don't do social media where can I purchase your book. Excellent video as always. Thanks you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Rain sounds wonderfully calming on a boat, but the bashing of the solar panels in the wind just doesn't have the same effect for me. My book is on Etsy which guests can buy on without creating an account. It's themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com I appreciate your interest in buying a copy. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @billycaldwell3804
    @billycaldwell3804 4 месяца назад +2

    What a great vlog Vanessa, this time of year the storm's come in thick and fast. Keep your head down and stay safe 🙏 .

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      There have been so many storms this winter; what a hurly burly time!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @janetaltybenalmadenacostac3228
    @janetaltybenalmadenacostac3228 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi Vanessa, this is the first time watching you tonight, within 3 minutes you had me hooked and subscribed.
    What a lovely calming video. Thank you from Preston Lancs.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you! I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and subscribed.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

  • @dallassukerkin6878
    @dallassukerkin6878 21 день назад

    :smiles: One of my favourites times in watching a narrowboaters channel is when I recognise where they are :D In this case the most resonant was that foot path near the malfunctioning level crossing :)

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  21 день назад +1

      Does it normally malfunction then? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

    • @dallassukerkin6878
      @dallassukerkin6878 20 дней назад

      @@themindfulnarrowboat Ahh no :smiles: My wording was misleading it seems - I just meant that it was malfunctioning in this instance :D Mind you, it does always feel a little 'exposed' and enclosed at the same time when you cross it. I think that is possible because the road is quite narrow and the safety equipment is scaled to suit.

  • @sianwarwick633
    @sianwarwick633 4 месяца назад +4

    Thanks Vanessa for being positive organised and creative, during tough weather from freezing rainy Ontario. Glad to hear your community boaters are helping you out too. ❤. And that you're using a post-box for the delivery ! For Huawei, we say Wah-way, although i think there were issues here with that provider/supplier

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      I shall be able to pronounce it now! 🤩👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @MultaGemems
    @MultaGemems 4 месяца назад +1

    Marvellous. You are truly living. Stay safe.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      It does make me feel alive to live like this- you're right.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @terryrogers6232
    @terryrogers6232 4 месяца назад +2

    Looks so much like the Erie Canal near where I was born in upstate NY, USA. I also remember the drawing or pencil box. My wife of that time, the 80s on, liked crafts and drawing. Since I had once enjoyed it myself before becoming an engineer, I got a kit as well. We even joined an exhibition together along the canal. We also rode mule drawn narrowboats on the original canal remnants. She passed away in 2010. I remarried a year ago.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      What wonderful memories and how special to have ridden mule drawn narrowboats too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank tou for sharing you visit to Wedgewood. Wonderfull housewares.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      Wedgewood museum is absolutely brilliant!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @petereg2354
    @petereg2354 4 месяца назад +2

    Wonderful moments of narrowboat life.! Through all seasons.! its exciting.. best wishes for you 3.. x 🌳🍃🐾

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Each season has its own unique set of excitement doesn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
    @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 4 месяца назад +2

    The power and force of nature. Never to be underestimated. Glad that you survived such a wicked storm.
    The big unresolved question, did you find the “chimney hat”? 🤔👍😀

    • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
      @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 4 месяца назад +1

      I wondered that too !

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I didn't find my chimney's hat and its head is ever so cold at the moment! 🥶 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Isha took it and has not given it back! 🤭

  • @deansmith9232
    @deansmith9232 3 месяца назад

    Wow wonderful that was spectacular!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 месяца назад

      Thank you so much, that's really kind of you. Take care🦋🌻

  • @malcolmmyatt9092
    @malcolmmyatt9092 4 месяца назад

    What a beautiful soul you are. Thank you for bringing us along ❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @JazzFunkNobby1964
    @JazzFunkNobby1964 2 месяца назад +1

    WOW I have lived nearby on the river Avon for 12 years and never seen it frozen over like that.
    Your nature art is awesome. A real talent you have.
    Edit: By the way, that's called a Dip Stick. What Del Boy used to call Rodney.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you! Poor, Rodders! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻

  • @jackmullett9198
    @jackmullett9198 4 месяца назад

    Once again delightful to watch.😎

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much, Jack! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @WanabeHippie
    @WanabeHippie 4 месяца назад

    Wonderful vlog. Thank you. Stay safe.

  • @keithmorris1962
    @keithmorris1962 2 месяца назад

    Just lovely. Thanks

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Keith. Take care🦋🌻

  • @Chrisfeb68
    @Chrisfeb68 Месяц назад

    I love how cozy she seems while the storm blows outside.

  • @martiniv8924
    @martiniv8924 4 месяца назад

    Waiting for this for a while, the canals are calling , thank you Vanessa 🙏🏻

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for waiting and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @TraceUK
    @TraceUK 12 дней назад

    And just like that, I’ve found my new favourite RUclips channel 🦢

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  12 дней назад

      🤗 That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @666maiden5
    @666maiden5 Месяц назад

    Your channel is awesome new sub now the binge begins 🤘🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for becoming a new sub too. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @sandymackrell4098
    @sandymackrell4098 4 месяца назад

    What an adventure ! So cozy in your boat during a storm..😊

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      It was a bit of an adventure! And you are right, it does feel cosy in the boat when it is wild outside. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @beverleycottingham23
    @beverleycottingham23 Месяц назад

    I’ve just caught on to this channel and it really does appeal. I was thinking how does this girl earn her living and now I know! How idyllic. I need a new adventure! Thank you! My dad opened my eyes to bird watching but you have now linked it artistically.
    Thank you!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Месяц назад

      Hi Beverley, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs; well done to your Dad for getting you into bird watching too- it is a hobby that is good for your soul. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @WolfmanWoody
    @WolfmanWoody 4 месяца назад +9

    It's not called a 'chimney hat', it's called a 'cutter'. Or at least the original ones were. They were meant to not only keep rain out of the chimney, but to stop the blasts from the engine blowing soot off the roofs of tunnels and having it shower down all over the boat. Don't suppose you gett much soot now with most boats being diesel powered. I learnt a lot from an old bargeman (not bargee, that was a film 😂) some years ago.

    • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
      @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 4 месяца назад

      Learn something new all the time ! I live in a house and have always called it a chimney cap, I thought her calling it a hat was cute !!!
      I love how she describes things and the accent makes it gold !
      Blessings

    • @WolfmanWoody
      @WolfmanWoody 4 месяца назад +1

      @@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 On a house it may be a cap or whatever they wish to call it. I think she is a very interesting, beautiful, and very talented lady and the videos are wonderful. Love the dog, Zepher! 🥰

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +3

      From now on, I shall call it a 'cutter'!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +2

      That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

    • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
      @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 4 месяца назад +1

      @@themindfulnarrowboat did you find it ???

  • @mastercraft5798
    @mastercraft5798 4 месяца назад

    As always, a soothing, relaxing and comforting vlog. You are truly gifted Mrs M.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I am so pleased that you found it relaxing! What a kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

  • @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb
    @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb 4 месяца назад +2

    Enjoyed the Wedgwood and birdlife and thank you for sharing your experience of Isha.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I am pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @richardstevenson8442
    @richardstevenson8442 4 месяца назад

    Having fun watching your videos.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That makes me very happy!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

  • @annheadley5004
    @annheadley5004 4 месяца назад +1

    Your photography and artwork are really fantastic. I love your journals.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and the journal entries, Ann.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @JaneHughes-gx1pl
    @JaneHughes-gx1pl 4 месяца назад

    I just love you guys. ❤
    I've been binge watching all your VLOGS to catch up with all your adventures.
    You brighten my day..
    Keep doing what you're doing.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @jigln202
    @jigln202 4 месяца назад

    that was Lovely, and what a talented Artist too. Blessings.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻

  • @user-cg2wy8gr4i
    @user-cg2wy8gr4i 4 месяца назад +1

    Special as always!!!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @grahamcoffer1720
    @grahamcoffer1720 4 месяца назад +1

    Really interesting content.Thank you.

  • @suzannestevens8257
    @suzannestevens8257 3 месяца назад +1

    Lovely to watch my gorgeous country and listen to your contentment! Thks.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you, Suzanne!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @plainandsimple2576
    @plainandsimple2576 4 месяца назад +2

    Oh I’m so excited for my books! Thank you so much for the tour. The Girls are excited to see the animals.❤ I hope you didn’t suffer to much with the storm! We have warmed up a little, no more carrying water for a few weeks.😊 Be well!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      I am so pleased that you have all warmed up a little.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my books too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @christineprice5463
    @christineprice5463 4 месяца назад

    You are living a wonderful life! The canals are beautiful and your artwork is so beautiful. I love my book. So relaxing. 😊

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi Christine, I really do enjoy this lifestyle even when there are storms and empty water tanks, I love it! I am so pleased that you like your book. Thank you so much for buying it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 4 месяца назад +1

    You always seem to capture nature in beautiful colour. Great video again this week and full of interesting facts.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @glennclarke9787
    @glennclarke9787 4 месяца назад

    Hi Vanessa. What some weather we've had 🎉Lovely to see you again. Do keep yourself warm. We love your so much ❤ xxx😊

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      We certainly have had some weather haven't we! Let's hope it all calms down now. 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 4 месяца назад +2

    good see you ok after te storm thanks lee

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you, Lee. I hope you were okay too?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @brianclarke7169
    @brianclarke7169 4 месяца назад

    Excellent. Talented lady. Thank you

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      You are so kind.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

  • @maryodonnell5760
    @maryodonnell5760 4 месяца назад

    oh wow...I'm 10 mins in and I keep wanting to stop and say how magical this is!! Thanks for the winter wonderland ...

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I am so pleased that you found the vlog magical, Mary.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @noelio3537
    @noelio3537 Месяц назад

    I watch far too many RUclips videos, and I enjoy all different genres, but there’s a beauty and flow in these that I just don’t see anywhere else. Just fantastic.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Месяц назад

      That is such a kind comment and I’m so pleased that you enjoy my vlogs. They are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care🌻🦋

  • @anthonybelcher7261
    @anthonybelcher7261 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi this was without any doubt a super exciting vlog throughout.l just love watching your totally amazing journey along the wintertime scenic canal. You always make the very best videos that is so interestingly brilliant.❤⭐️👍

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      You are such a star, Anthony! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @johnsutherland6322
    @johnsutherland6322 4 месяца назад

    Love your blog Vanessa and your amazing content on wildlife something different every time 🧚‍♀️🧚🏻

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      You are so kind☺️Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @stephenwilkinson3588
    @stephenwilkinson3588 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for another lovely video.Always like to see your latest tales of being on the canals.
    I love seeing the countryside you go through and all the wildlife you see.
    Look forward to seeing your future videos.
    Best wishes to you and your other half and give Zephyr a big hug for me.

  • @DrBLReid
    @DrBLReid 4 месяца назад +1

    Enjoyed the video very much! We will pray for you that God will keep you safe!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      That is so thoughtful of you- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋

  • @Earthstein
    @Earthstein 2 месяца назад

    I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for commenting. Take care🌻🦋

  • @soobee6060
    @soobee6060 4 месяца назад +1

    Loved this video - especially the harp music. Loved the little birds. Yes, I found it relaxing to watch as well. I think you are magical! Sue from NZ

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you, Sue- thank you so much! I love the sound of the harp too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

  • @anitaokearney1970
    @anitaokearney1970 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful artwork and poetry in your books

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

  • @simon-nb-Betsyray
    @simon-nb-Betsyray 4 месяца назад

    Evening Vanessa what a few days we had of bad storms, but how well organised and perpared u were but as always something goes wrong. I spent some time back home and even though l thought lwas ready my water pipe froze and broke the shower thermostat causing a gush of water when it was turned on, but that's boat life 😂😂. So nice to see new life pushing up through the ground and buds appearing on the bushes and trees. It's nice when past employees of Wedgewood leave messages of memories of their work years a sign of good employers. I hope u have a lovely weekend.🐕🌳🌧

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Hi Simon- oh no, water gushing inside a boat is always a very scary ordeal! It has been a wild winter hasn't it? I hope it's all sorted for you now? Roll on the spring time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @nataliavaldivieso7753
    @nataliavaldivieso7753 4 месяца назад

    Wonderful. Thank you x

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @pemman
    @pemman Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for your lovely and interesting content. Also really enjoyed your poem.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @paulstern8719
    @paulstern8719 2 месяца назад

    Great Drawings

  • @dennishardy4402
    @dennishardy4402 2 месяца назад

    Hi just found this chanell for the first time. Love all the birds and animals you take time to show. Of course also your lovely four legged hairy friend.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      I am so pleased that you have just found my channel, Dennis.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @sandyprosser805
    @sandyprosser805 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi Vanessa what an awful storm, we are very lucky here and it didn’t cause any damage. Loved the video as always, hope you have a calmer week much love xx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      It was a blustery one wasn't it, Sandy? I hope you are okay?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @Wedgedoow
    @Wedgedoow 4 месяца назад +1

    Very informative vlog, our journal has arrived its so nice to read your poems and the information on the wildlife. Absolute magic.
    Pete and Lorraine

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I am so pleased that you have your journal, Pete and Lorraine! It is so kind of you to have bought it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf 3 месяца назад

    Good evening Vanessa & Zephyr 😊 how lovely are your videos with all that beautiful content and when a hear the kettle whistle I know it’s drawing time 🕰️ xx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 месяца назад

      I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Stevie! Take care🌻🦋

  • @comsen2114
    @comsen2114 4 месяца назад

    21:10 Beautiful landscape. Using this picture as my desktop wallpaper! Be safe and keep warm.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I am delighted that you have that as your desktop wallpaper now!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @pim1234
    @pim1234 28 дней назад

    Great drawings !

  • @Red-ns9ny
    @Red-ns9ny 4 месяца назад +1

    Love it ❤ keep safe and warm in the torn sky 🥰😊🦋

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      "torn sky" great phrase! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

    • @Red-ns9ny
      @Red-ns9ny 4 месяца назад

      @@themindfulnarrowboat it’s funny how words arrive and flow to paper 🥰🦋🐝🌹 have a lovely wknd xx

  • @G0RXA
    @G0RXA 4 месяца назад

    Brilliant video and so good to see behind the scenes! Well done, lovely journey and glad you survived the storms! Have a super week ahead.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад +1

      Let's hope for some calm weather from now on!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

    • @G0RXA
      @G0RXA 4 месяца назад

      @@themindfulnarrowboatJust watched again, did you find your chimney hat?

  • @JackWilson-rs5vw
    @JackWilson-rs5vw 2 месяца назад

    A great video, the first time i have watched you, it will not be the last. take care

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @stevecam724
    @stevecam724 4 месяца назад

    Happy weekend Vanessa, I love storms and the ruckus they bring 😀

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Happy weekend to you too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

    • @stevecam724
      @stevecam724 4 месяца назад

      @@themindfulnarrowboatfreezing for you but we are entering a heat wave.
      Tomorrow 30C, then 36C, then 39C, 41C, 40C, 32C, 27C, 28c, 33C. Aussie summers are ok if you don't get the humidity 😆

  • @georgethompson453
    @georgethompson453 4 месяца назад

    Seeing Hem Heath reminds me of my youth and when the coal mine at Hem Heath/ Trentham was in production with the vast mine workings lying beneath that area. Lovely vlog

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so spooky as I have been ready about that this evening and the Bevin Boys too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

  • @ceceliadalzin5887
    @ceceliadalzin5887 4 месяца назад

    love your videos and thanks for sharing these

  • @vanessascola4708
    @vanessascola4708 4 месяца назад +1

    61 wrens in a nest box is crazy. Such delightful birds. Very interesting to hear about how you plan your days and work and what it means. So difficult with these storms. What a crazy winter. I have never known such extreme weather. I really feel for you. How exhausting all that walking. Be safe please.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I adore the thought of 61 wrens in a nest box! 🥰 Thank you for your kindness- take care🦋🌻

  • @johnmccann1960
    @johnmccann1960 4 месяца назад

    You have been my Friday treat for over a year now Vanessa, just love your vlogs. looking forward to the next year. Stay safe and warm. p.s. I hope your Aunty Kay gets well soon.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I am delighted to be your Friday treat- what an honour! That is so kind of you to pass on your best wishes to Aunty Kay.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @katharinebrain3276
    @katharinebrain3276 4 месяца назад

    Great video. Thank you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @kevinmoor6408
    @kevinmoor6408 Месяц назад

    Very interesting take on narrowboating.

  • @elisabethbenders-hyde5286
    @elisabethbenders-hyde5286 4 месяца назад

    Loved finding out that you publish your journals as I'm a great fan of your blog and especially your observations on the wildlife and the illustrations. I've ordered the 2022 journal and I hope you will reprint your 2023 journal as it is all sold out at the moment.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      That is so kind of you, Elisabeth. 🤗 I will have my 2023 book back in stock next week, hopefully.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

  • @FB-ds5js
    @FB-ds5js 2 месяца назад

    Hello from North Carolina, just discovered your channel today and was amazed at what incredible talent you have. Great Work !

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you discovered my channel! Take care 🦋🌻