#87 Narrowboat Fails of the Unexpected!

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  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

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  • @IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE
    @IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE 2 года назад +4

    Charity Dock looks a right mess. CRT should be having a word with the owner and checking boat licences.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for taking the time to comment; I found Charity Dock a fascinating place to cruise past, but perhaps if I lived close by, I might look at it differently. Have a lovely rest of the week.🌻🦋

  • @borderreiver90
    @borderreiver90 2 года назад +2

    Great to see all the wild life especially the fox…."

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад

      I was so excited to see the fox as I rarely see them these days from the towpath. Thank you for your lovely comment! Take care🌻🦋

  • @rikkiharcourt3868
    @rikkiharcourt3868 Год назад +3

    It is wonderful how our restored canals are providing a hugely valuable site for wildlife. People nice contained on narrow boats are not such a threat as those tramping the undergrowth down and wandering all over the place. You have got the best of both worlds and I greatly appreciate that you are kind enough to share it with us. A big thanks.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Год назад +1

      It is a pleasure to share the vlogs with viewers like you who seem to really appreciate them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

  • @lesleyburton9999
    @lesleyburton9999 2 года назад +2

    Charity dock is my sort of place! I'd love to live there and rummage! I bet Jo Gilbert is/was a great character.Vanessa you bring us so many varied delights in your videos.Wonderful escapism into a colourful world, thank you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад

      Oh, I totally agree with you about Charity Dock. Just think of some of the treasures you'd find there! Thank you so much for your lovely words, Lesley and for taking the time to watch the vlogs. You are a star! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋

  • @colsey2003ify
    @colsey2003ify 3 года назад +3

    Hi Vanessa, as my short term memory is getting poorer with age, l decided to have try at your journaling which l love on your videos.
    Thank you so much for recommending this activity, l really enjoyed having a go.
    Best wishes Colin .

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      Colin, that is brilliant to hear! There are three questions that you can ask yourself as you observe: What do I notice? What do I wonder and what does it remind me of? I find they really help me watch nature without being worried about what I don't know about it. I used to think I couldn't do it as I didn't know enough and couldn't draw well enough but those 3 questions gave me the confidence to try and I am so glad that I did. I hope you continue to enjoy keeping a nature journal too! Take care.🦋🌻🎨

    • @colsey2003ify
      @colsey2003ify 3 года назад

      @@themindfulnarrowboat, thank you for those useful tips Vanessa, very kind of you to take the time to message me.
      Safe journeys to you wherever you are off to next .
      I always look forward to your fabulous videos.

  • @jeffebdy
    @jeffebdy 3 года назад +8

    I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a thrush, mistle or otherwise. Great title btw! I don't know if you've been asked this, but have you ever thought of publishing your beautiful art & poetry? Maybe random pages as calendar?

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      Hi Jeff, that is the first mistle thrush of the year for me and I couldn’t quite believe how big it was! I haven’t seen any song thrush this year though. Thank you for your kind words about my journal; I have recently thought about doing something with it but I wasn’t sure it would be good enough. A calendar is an excellent idea! Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞

    • @jeffebdy
      @jeffebdy 3 года назад +5

      @@themindfulnarrowboat definitely good enough! And definitely worth considering. I'd definitely purchase a calendar or journal & I'm sure many of your subscribers would too

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      Thank you ☺️

    • @vanessascola8932
      @vanessascola8932 3 года назад +1

      Your poetry is wonderful

    • @vanessascola8932
      @vanessascola8932 3 года назад +1

      How cheery. Lovely bulbs

  • @nancinowlen3043
    @nancinowlen3043 3 года назад +6

    What a delight to spend time with you and your nature observations. Yes, your journal is so lovely. I would definitely buy any way you decide to publish…. That is if you do so.
    I am just beginning to work with watercolors…. You have inspired me. Thank you 🙏

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +3

      Nanci, It is so lovely to know that you are painting. It is such a relaxing thing to do and so good for complete switch off. I followed the work of John Muir Laws and he inspired me to start using a journal. Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋🌞

  • @terryshroyer1668
    @terryshroyer1668 8 месяцев назад

    I love your channel! I am going through chemotherapy and feel sick from the meds. You are providing content that is interesting and calming. Thank you so much.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  8 месяцев назад +1

      I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through at the moment. I wish you health, happiness and mindfulness.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @petercutler7773
    @petercutler7773 13 дней назад

    Lovely video, thanks for sharing.
    During our walk along the Coventry Canal in March 1999, as part of the Centenary Way, we passed along the section from Gypsy Lane Bridge to Hawkesbury Junction. A particularly memorable aspect of this leg of the journey was the woodland section preceding the Junction, on the eastern side of the canal. It was there that we were fortunate to observe a large congregation of both male and female Bullfinches.
    All the best, Peter.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  12 дней назад

      What a wonderful sighting of a bellowing of bullfinches that must have been! Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @KevinSmith-tt4xs
    @KevinSmith-tt4xs Год назад

    A wonderful and very scenic canal. Sadly let down in large parts by a very poor towpath. Keep up the great work

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Fortunately the towpaths here are much better. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

  • @stuartwood4599
    @stuartwood4599 2 года назад +1

    Another fantastic relaxing Vlog 👍

  • @jackmoore4609
    @jackmoore4609 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful thanks.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, Jack😊! That is such a kind thing to say. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🌻🦋🌞

  • @JulieGraham-u7b
    @JulieGraham-u7b 4 месяца назад

    Wow just noticed you got to 40k! Well done thoroughly deserved. I am loving your poetry, travels and commentary. Julie from Cheshire.😊

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  4 месяца назад

      I can't quite believe it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Julie. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @orchidhouse297
    @orchidhouse297 2 года назад +1

    Such a relaxing video. Made me feel less stressed somehow. Time to subscribe.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад

      Well, I am so pleased that my vlog made you feel relaxed and also that you have subscribed! Welcome to the channel, Orchid House; it's lovely to have you onboard. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend.🦋🌻

  • @vanessascola8932
    @vanessascola8932 3 года назад +2

    Always so interesting

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Hi Vanessa, I hope that you are well. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻🌞

  • @sandyprosser4715
    @sandyprosser4715 3 года назад +7

    Oh what a lovely vlog. Loved the thrush haven’t seen one of them for years. The scenery is stunning and the frost gorgeous. I love bright frosty mornings. All wonderful.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sandy! I was so pleased to see the thrush because like you said, I just haven’t seen any for a while either. 😢 Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞

  • @NarrowboatWill
    @NarrowboatWill 3 года назад +2

    I managed to film one of the most amazing sunrises in that frost. Can't wait to show it but I'm way behind. Anyway enough about me. Ashby canal is so peaceful and rural. Beautiful place. Towpaths terrible I'm afraid. Lovely shots of the frost. Very nice garden Mrs mindful should look amazing in spring. Have a lovely weekend.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      I will look forward to those amazing sunrises in the frost. This is the thing about life on the water, there are so many beautiful changes in light and colour out of every single window. Aren't we lucky? I never take a single day for granted. You made me laugh on your Gary Captain Philips appearance today and the effect tea has on you! RUclips ⭐️ Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋🌞

  • @simon-nb-Betsyray
    @simon-nb-Betsyray 3 года назад +2

    What a very relaxing journey on the brown coloured water with those beautiful shots of the sun shining through the trees, how a drop in temperature can change the plants to give them a sugar icing covering look. So much to see and observe when life is at a snails pace wild life pops out to say hello as ur no threat to them, l really envy your life watching the four seasons come and go while floating along.on Alice Grace 😀. Thank u Vanessa 😀🦆🦢🐌🕸🍁🪴🪴🌅❄🌬 l hope u have a lovely weekend andcoming week.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      What a lovely comment, Simon! It is such a privilege to observe the shift in seasons and appreciate what they all have to offer. We live on an incredible planet don’t we? Thank you, Simon! Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞

  • @brianrees3697
    @brianrees3697 3 года назад +3

    As a new subscriber love vlogs The Ashby is really lovely canal, but be aware that it is shallow even in the middle after Bosworth and hard going but enjoy

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      Welcome to the channel, Brian! It is lovely to hear from you and thank you for your advice about the Ashby. It is always good to know which parts to take care on. Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞

  • @villaridge
    @villaridge 3 года назад +2

    Love the work you put into identifying the wildlife. Other narrowboat channels show us they saw a duck, or goose, or crane

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, Peter for your lovely comment. Identifying wildlife and learning more about it is one of my favourite hobbies. It's interesting you mention, cranes as I have never seen one of those and they are only just being successfully reared here. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌻🌞

    • @johnd7904
      @johnd7904 3 года назад

      I agree Peter. When other boat tuber vlogs wonder aloud what that animal or bird or tree is before them, my wife and I say (almost in unison) that Vanessa would know. On these dreary cold days just go back and watch all of the offerings in this catalogue. Simply wonderful!

  • @tonyp011
    @tonyp011 2 года назад

    wow what a shot of the Buzzard on the ground, that's the first time i've ever seen one on the ground and not flying, that's a rare sight to catch one resting at ground level

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, Anthony! I love buzzards and where we are at the moment, there seems to be quite a few, but no red kites here, sadly. Have a lovely rest of the weekend.🌻🦋

  • @colsey2003ify
    @colsey2003ify 3 года назад +2

    What an absolutely beautiful video as always, thanks for sharing this journey.
    Best wishes Colin.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Colin. 😊 Have a sunny week!🦋🌻🌞

  • @jiloute22
    @jiloute22 3 года назад +2

    Good evening, Vanessa, you have this gift of observing this beautiful nature, it's great, have a good week

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад

      That is such a lovely thing to say, Jean-Louis. I just walk very, very slowly to see it all. Thank you for your kindness. Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞

  • @MegaYosarian
    @MegaYosarian 3 года назад +2

    As you are turning into the Ashby, I’m going “slow down or it will be crash time”. Stunning photography Vanessa.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      You are so right, MegaYosarian! Slow and steady wins the race! Or gets round turns!😃 Thank you for your comment. Have a sunny weekend!🌻🦋🌞

  • @johnd7904
    @johnd7904 3 года назад +2

    Just beautiful!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, John! I was extra careful with the editing scissors this week! Have a sunny weekend🌻🦋🌞

  • @christinewalker5874
    @christinewalker5874 3 года назад +2

    Have recently found your vlogs and think they are superb, you are so knowledgeable and interesting to listen to, your photography is stunning and I love the descriptions you add to the video, it makes it so easy to follow. Keep up the good work. Stunning. Xx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Welcome to the channel, Christine! Thank you for such a lovely comment; I really appreciate what you have said about the vlogs. Have a wonderful week!🦋🌻🌞

  • @annhay4572
    @annhay4572 12 дней назад

    I'll catch up with your videos one of these days. No need to reply to my comments. 🙂 I don't want to hurry through your videos because I enjoy them too much to do that. That fox was super doop! As was everything else.

  • @Red-ns9ny
    @Red-ns9ny Год назад

    ❤😊 timeless beauty

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching the oldies. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

  • @OoOoINDIoOoO
    @OoOoINDIoOoO 3 года назад +2

    Gorgeous wildlife at the end! I'm jealous of your scarlet elf cup find. Great vlog!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +2

      I was so lucky to find a whole patch of the elf cup like that, sparkling like a pixie’s banquet!😍 Love it! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞

  • @normanhowe-gl2tq
    @normanhowe-gl2tq Год назад

    Happy New Year---to your family and Zephyr----keep the narrowboat experience coming!!!!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Год назад

      Thank you for your lovely comment, Norman. Happy New Year to you too! 🥳🦋🌻

  • @petepayne3933
    @petepayne3933 3 года назад +2

    Lovely vlog as always. Glad to see your chimney didn't get too squished. Probably see you on the Ashby

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for your lovely comment, Pete. I’ll look out for you! Have a sunny week!🦋🌻🌞

  • @terry4265
    @terry4265 3 года назад +2

    Very nice and peaceful. Lov it

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, Terry! 😊 Have a sunny weekend🌻🦋🌞

  • @paulplant6486
    @paulplant6486 3 года назад +2

    What a fantastic vlog. Loving all the nature

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      I am delighted that you are enjoying the vlogs and nature, Paul. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead!🦋🌞🌻

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

    Beautiful Journal

  • @johnd7904
    @johnd7904 3 года назад +2

    Vanessa, My wife and I marvel at your poetry. It's the highlight of our week! I read a book in the mid 1990's titled Deadline Poet by Calvin Trillin. He was an American political humorist that wrote a weekly satirical piece for The Nation. It was very funny. In a large way, it reminds me of you. Here you live your life as a continuous cruiser, you teach, and yet you find the time to assemble and film and edit to create this wonderful vlog each week. All of that plus you write this marvelously appropriate poem. And Mr. Trillin only had to write a political satire poem, and he likely had a staff. I'd say that it is you, Vanessa, who are the true Deadline Poet.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад

      What a lovely comment, John. I shall look Calvin Trillin up now and read some of his poetry. Having staff on a narrowboat would be interesting wouldn't it?😂 Since September, I have had more time than I had previously to work on the vlogs as the company that I had most of my teaching tied up in and my book contract, went bust. I was gutted at first, but now I have a small amount of students and I am looking for more. I can't complain though as I have more time to look at moss ( my new obsession) and create the videos ( which I love doing)! Take care🌻🦋

  • @chrisabbott7458
    @chrisabbott7458 3 года назад +2

    Still following you , almost forgot this evening.More superb nature.That elf cup fungus was amazing .Any plans for destinations after the Ashby?I might bump into you again in the summer as my plan is the Midlands again and further west.Have a good week .

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      I am so pleased that you are still following, Chris! After the Ashby it is the Leicester Ring, hopefully. It would be lovely to see you again. I want to see this model railway of yours!🚂 Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞

  • @harris4018
    @harris4018 2 года назад +1

    i walked round there years ago and we watched them making large wild animals out of clay there were elephants and water buffalo but you have to look in the basements

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад +1

      That sounds exciting. I’ll have to go back one day. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the vlogs, Harris. Have a wonderful rest of the week 🌻🦋

  • @mdcs1992
    @mdcs1992 2 года назад +1

    That's 4 of your videos watched now and all wonderful. Viewed the one with the "Edwardian Lady" diaries which I also have. Love your drawings and journal. I like to draw and also write in ink (fountain pen). I've had those same Windsor and Newton inks for years but never used them. Do you have to use a pen and ink well or do you use a fountain pen? I left a first comment on another of your videos and they am finding them therapeutic, informative and just beautiful. Your content of wildlife, art, poetry, writing and of course narrow boat life is unique. Easily the most enjoyable of the many narrowboat vlogs. Your kind and sincere style is a joy. You even have a delightful doggie! Best wishes from a new fan.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much mdcs1992 for your lovely comment. It’s great to know that you have the Diary of an Edwardian Lady too, what a beautiful book! The pen I use with the Windsor inks is called Manuscript and comes with three different sized nib attachments which you dip into the ink. I think you should crack open those inks of yours and put them to good use! I recommend keeping a nature journal. Happy drawing! Take care🎨🖌🦋🌻

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

    O no! Chimney!

  • @borderreiver90
    @borderreiver90 2 года назад +1

    You need to come up north and the Lancaster canal……

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад

      The Lancaster Canal is on my wish list and I hope to be there in a couple of years. I love the idea of seeing the sea from the canal. Thank you for a great suggestion! 🌻🦋

  • @andrewmacham5383
    @andrewmacham5383 3 года назад +2

    I've seen worse. I've done worse.
    Ashby is a lovely canal

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      That is reassuring to know, Andrew! 👍😄 You are so right about how lovely to Ashby is. Thank you for your comment. Have a sunny Sunday and week ahead.🌻🦋🌞

  • @stevewrissy9748
    @stevewrissy9748 3 года назад +5

    I’m still trying to work out if you find all the beautiful nature around you or if it finds you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +3

      Hi Steve, thank you for your lovely comment. When I am walking Zephyr, I scan every hedgerow, muddy path and field for wildlife and I am getting better at listening out now for different birds. I think, I am the world’s slowest walker! Have a sunny weekend!🦋🌻🌞

    • @stevewrissy9748
      @stevewrissy9748 3 года назад +2

      Well don’t change your routine as it definitely pays off.Have a good weekend and week ahead.Thank you Steve

  • @vanessascola8932
    @vanessascola8932 3 года назад +2

    You seem to be travelling a lot recently.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      We travel once a week really, but sometimes we might move twice a week. It's so lovely to have somewhere new to explore for a while. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

    Wow! Fungus

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

    Remember to Thumbs Up 👍

  • @borderreiver90
    @borderreiver90 2 года назад +1

    Did you go to see the new cathedral and lady .Godiva…..with peeping Tom……

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 года назад

      I did have a lovely explore of Coventry and I was so impressed with the city. Take care🌻🦋

  • @chrishobbs58
    @chrishobbs58 Год назад

    😀

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

    Watching 23 December 2022

  • @johnd7904
    @johnd7904 3 года назад +1

    I felt so bad about that all week. I'm sorry that I said anything. I felt like a dizzy Dutch gongoolizer critiquing Van Gogh. My humble apologies.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 года назад +1

      Please don’t feel bad, John. You helped me make my vlog better this week by enabling me to think more about the viewer’s experience. I am always grateful for feedback. 👍⭐️

    • @johnd7904
      @johnd7904 3 года назад

      @@themindfulnarrowboat I'm playing "Don't Worry Be Happy" in my head right now. 😜🤣♥️🌹

  • @kristinburton4953
    @kristinburton4953 11 месяцев назад

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  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

    Ask people to Subscribe!

  • @nicklemming2556
    @nicklemming2556 4 месяца назад

    Warehouses restored and opened by Princess Margaret? You'd have thought she'd have just paid some workers to restore them rather than do them herself. :D

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

    Put Location in Title

  • @davidberesford7009
    @davidberesford7009 3 месяца назад

    What is this life if full of care..........................................even a fox has time to stop and stare. Bye!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 месяца назад

      Great twist on a great poem! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

  • @Neil-s1q
    @Neil-s1q 2 месяца назад

    7:18 have.u.got.a.boyfriend 9:27 🎉 9:39

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 месяца назад

      I have got a husband. He can’t be on the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋