Vanessa I wish your vlogs could be televised at the same time around the world so all could stop and everyone experience the beauty and peace you give us. I am so grateful to have found you and Zephyr.
@@gailmowat3149 Vanessa will go the way of Prof. Brian Cox. At one point, he just sat at the LHC in Geneva, minding his own business… and then became perhaps the world’s most respected science communicator.
Vanessa I hope you are all safe & warm with storm Bert & heavy rain causing havoc I hope you found a sheltered mooring been thinking of you Big virtual hugs 🥰🥰🥰
Sometimes Mrs M, no matter how beautiful the scenery is around you, or how stunning a creature is that you've captured on film.... Zeph just seems to steal the show. Her face at 17.30 - looking out for the cat - priceless!
Zephyr hangs on your every word. The way she tilted her head to look out the window for the cat! ❤ Your channel is a breath of fresh air in a crazy, mixed up world. Thank you 😊
I just came across your channel by sheer accident and I'm so happy I did. My goodness, your videos are out of this world and is moving watching them and your narration and the music accompanying it is absolutely beautiful.
I know you will miss your daughter, but she will be going where she can really make a difference, and you must be very proud of her. I think your wonderful friend Francesca sent you that special rainbow. You have a very special link with her. The snowy scenes look beautiful, amazing to see a Kingfisher on the lock gates!.. ....I love the way Zephyr moves her head at the words dinner and walk, and her smiling in the snow.....another wonderful video to end the week. Thank you so much Vanessa. Look after yourself in the cold weather....I love your coat and hat ! They look lovely and warm!😊😊
As I lay on Todmorden railway station wall, in the warm Summer sunshine of 1976, dozing at the end of a working day... I raised my head, to see the train departing... ... I stayed awake for the next one... an hour later...Doh!
Zephyr’s face when she was looking for that cat had me chuckling! It was just what I needed as we’ve all been sick this past week. May those memories and the knowledge that your lovely daughter is making a difference be a comfort to you 🩷. I hope you’ve managed to stay warm dear friend xx
Oh I hope you are all feeling better. There’s a lot of sickness going around at the moment. Zephyr made me laugh too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
You are living my dream life, now I live in the US, but your videos make me yearn for home. Your Edith Holden style journal is stunning! What a beautiful life! Thank you for sharing.
As it rains here in Spokane Washington, and has been raining for several days, I let you take me on a trip far away to the Pennines. Soft Autumn sheds its colors and welcomes the crispness of winter. It will be a season of lights and delights. Family and friends gather to share food, gifts and company. Thank you again for taking me on this 27 minute vacation.
All aboard the Alice Grace with Captain Vanessa and first Mate Zephyr; for a relaxing cruise on the British inland waterways. Filled with canal history and the opportunity to see and learn the names of the insects and animals that abound the Cut. Then after the most pleasurable relaxing cruise that melts that built up stress, a night cap of hearing some original soothing poetry.
I just stumble across your story, what a delightful journey you are on and thank you for sharing. Zephyr is a lovely attentive companion that is a right character.
The simple things in life. Your vlogs show me just how much life I am missing. I am not sure if I am envious, jealous, or simply blown away by the images you share. Thank you for brightening up another dank day.
Oh my. This was the loveliest, most serene video I’ve seen in years. What wonderful scenery all around; the geese (my favorite bird), the quiet sleepy village, your absolutely astonishing watercolor and your sweet girl who seemed to be able to understand every word you said. Just amazing.❤
Vanessa your filming is absolutely amazing . I sometime stop the video and just look , it is just like an old painting, beautiful. You are one of life’s wonderful people . Take care 🤗
I am 71 and the first REAL snow of the season still delights and excites me. I still love Christmas, too, so it all goes together. We may be getting some snow here (in southern New Hampshire, USA) on Thanksgiving Day, which is Thursday, November 28th, this year. That day is always the kick-off of the holiday season (for me, at least) that ends on January 1st. Basically about five weeks of gatherings, feasts, gift giving and craft fairs, amid the evergreen and tinsel decorations. What's not to love? 🥰 I hope I carry this delight with me to the grave (in other words- never lose my childlike enthusiasm).
Such a truly beautiful part of the country, from landscape to architecture! I imagine it will be very hard to leave it behind…although Zephyr will not miss the cat. You will have to keep us posted on India’s new journey as well…what a wonderful opportunity for her! We know how proud you are of both of your children and how much you miss them💕
One of your best films yet..simply beautiful. The perfect combination of photography, music and narration... Congratulations on a job well done. And the poem at the end too... incredible. Thankyou for sharing all your hard work Autumn packs it's case of fallen golds and browns and waits Beautiful
Ah Vanessa - Every time I watch one of your videos I think “. ..best one yet ..” and then next time you surprise me again. Your artistic eye and poetic soul create videos that are a joy to watch. I wish your daughter happiness and success in her new venture and I wish you warmth and safety in the cold winter months that are approaching. But you won’t be alone - I am sure your muse will keep you company during this time. Pity she can’t be of more help with those pesky locks 😊
Is it just me, or is there something magical with the hush, the silence of a snow fall? To awaken and see the majestic land covered in a fresh blanket of snow that will even make a rusty piece of metal look lovely! I have even witnessed thunder and lightning in a snowstorm when I was stationed in Germany back in the 80's. Your videos bring back those magical times Lady Vanessa, I thank you from my heart of hearts!🐅
Simply stunning in the snow Vanessa. What a wonderful way to live your life . I’m glad you were able to keep warm. Hope that Storm Bert doesn’t bother you too much.
Your dog's nemesis made me smile. While walking my Pomchi last week a black cat walked in front of us, arched it's back and started hissing. My Rosie responded by hiding between my legs and screaming for all she was worth. I picked her up, informed her she had completely humiliated herself, and then carried on with our walk. I have decided it is best to overlook this incident and never mention it again. In fairness to Rosie the cat was larger than her. lovely video as usual by the way.
Particularly gorgeous drawing of the leaf under the gall. And thank you for also including the kingfisher. What stunning landscapes along the Rochdale canal.
My first 5 years on the cut i spent in that neck of the woods , I loved every second , especially Todmorden down to Brighouse ❤. One year, i was iced in at Calais in Hebden for 11 weeks, haha There is much much more to Hebden than meets the eyes !😇
Wonderful to have you back think of the stories India will tell you. Zephyr is the best and knows just what you are saying, “cats”! Stay warm and safe xxx😊
I am always amazed by the way you negotiate all of those locks, but my heart is in my mouth when I see you and Zeph walking along the canal side after dark. I expect you're used to it, but that would be so out of my comfort zone. The boat looks so cosy inside and I could almost smell that jacket potato cooking on the fire. 😊
It isn’t my favourite thing to do but when the nights draw in so early this time of year, I am often walking along them with Zephyr in the dark. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
What a wonderful journey, and then the snow, the countryside was so beautiful before but there is something about a snowy countryside scenery. I love the snow and although to get it we have to endure low very cold temperatures, I get very excited about it and get sad when it only lasts for a day or it gets nasty a slippery, Our granddaughter was so sad that her school didn't close down she so wanted to play in it and make a snow person and throw snowballs. She is 11 and I can remember the joy of winter long snow when I was her age, and I love to be able to play with her in the snow too, even thought we don't get the longevity of a snowy winter, huddling around our coal fire that actually on warmed about a foot in front of it so blankets over our knees where the warmth we knew. Freezing cold bedrooms seeing our breath and frost inside and outside the window. May seem like hard times to the modern family life with central heating, instant hot water and radiators in every room. We did have a good life despite the lack of these things. Hope you are keeping lovely and warm. I do find your computers behaviour strange but then they are sometimes I think. I had a whole page disappear the other day some of the short cuts to google and other things on my desktop I use often have lost their titles and the little sign that I use to click on. They cam back for two days and have gone again, my little arrow often freezes or disappears too, perhaps it is general fault of some kind. still quite spooky though.
Hello again from Indiana. We find your videos a peaceful glade among the tumult in the world. Love your art work (we raised an artist) and so we ordered your books and the 2025 Calendar. Thanks for all you do.
Another magical episode, serene and outstanding filming of amazing scenery, wishing your daughter great travel and adventure. Thank you for a wonderful snapshot in to your world-enchanting good for the soul. Happy days to you all always. Kind regards Charlie
I loved everything about this video! ❤ conversation with the pup, the incredible landscape, all the birds, weather and your lovely writing and painting at the end. Perfect. Thank you for sharing this. Made my heart feel warmer.
What a emotional start with India off to Cambodia and memories of Francesca through her love of rainbows. What a great scenic vlog wit tmes gone by and lovely houses by the lock. Vanessa you must be the bird Whisperer with having the king Fisher so close to you, it was only a few years ago when the Robin fed from your hand. Nice to have you back have a great weekend 🐕🐈⬛🦙🐝🌈🛸🌨❄️☃️
Zephyr seems to like the snow, anyway. I don't - horrible cold slippery stuff! I'm pleased that it didn't last long over on the west side of the Pennines!
Thank you for your beautiful video with spectacular filming. I hope India is happy and fulfilled in her new job in Cambodia. Give Zephyr a big hug. She’s a cutie. One of these days she will talk! ❤
Sending you warm weather and caring hugs from Malaysia. Thank you for posting your uplifting, gentle vlogs. Peace to you and Mr M, and a big neck scratch to lovely Zephyr. Liz 🐾
Dear Vanessa, I’ve not had a good week, but watching your video tonight has really achieved mindful levels, and has totally relaxed me. This is why I buy your illustrated diaries and enjoy the poems and pictures so much, and they are so educational, I’ve never seen so-many unusual objects/insects, which as absolutely fascinating, thank you so much for what you do and the pleasure you bring to all viewers.❤
I’m so sorry to hear that you haven’t had a good week. Let’s hope the next one brings you better circumstances.🤞Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
As a Canadian hiding from winter in Portugal, there's an irony to seeing a picture of the snowy backyard of friend's in Halifax, just before viewing your stunning video of the route in the canal and the snowfall in Todmorden..................makes me miss winter, believe it or not! And, an excellent orchestral accompaniment.
I can’t believe that you are in Portugal, missing winter! 🤭❄️ It is very pretty though when everything is snowy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Vanessa! Beautiful autumnal vistas of the canal side cottages and the Pennines looming above. Most beautiful was you at the Sands Lock (6:30) looking luminous in your vibrant jacket and hat! Welcome Winter!
oh Zephyr!!!, what a gorgeous soul!, I've a Labradoodle who would LOVE to play...in fact, she would love this lifestyle ( as would I) too old now though, lol x
Thank you very much for such an interesting video. Firstly, the scenery is some of the best that I think you have shown. Zephyr Will give you a shock one day when she answers you. She’s just gorgeous. Keep enjoying your travels and take care.
Hello again! Really a wonderful episode, one that stands out from the rest. The beauty of nature and architecture, the magic of the changing weather, and the wonderful stories you tell. Really tugged the heartstrings with your farewell to your daughter. And the spooky occurences with your laptop, as well as the UFO stories in the area. All in all an all-time great vlog from you, in a series of continuing wonder and joy. Thanks again, and best wishes! As always!
I want to say that your art has grown in greatness, I have watched videos over the last 4 years, always good but is growing in beauty and radiance. bravo. I look forward to this video, and hope the best for you and your 4 legged child along with your others. courage, independence and beauty are the traits of a queen, the canal queen. rock on darlin.
Vanessa and Zephyr time, brings a ray of sunshine to a dismal day, what spectacular landscapes there are and the colours are amazing, Zephyr never ceases to get an Awww from me, We all Love both of you and look forward to the next trip, Thank You so much for sharing with us.
Hi Vanessa, what an absolutely beautiful almost-winter wonderland. As I am sweltering in 35 deg C heat in Australia, I loved seeing the beauty of the snow. Thank you so much for your vlogs - I look forward to them every week xxx PS your journal is stunning ♥
Thank you for another beautiful and insightful vlog Vanessa, I find myself so immersed that I feel as though I’m there with you! I’m so happy you had some special time with India before she travelled to Cambodia. Zephyr is such an amazing companion for you 🥰 and such a joy to watch especially when he tilts his head to take note of what you say. Take care and keep warm 🪵♨️x
Thank you for another wonderful video it's really uplifting that you see so much joy in everything, that guilitine lock was very interesting! But what really cracked me up was Zephyr when you was talking about the cat, her face had me in hysterics. Thank you again :).
Another lovely vlog Vanessa and great joy at seeing the beauty of West Yorkshire, a favourite of my late wife and I. We had relatives who lived in the area and we visited York on a number of occasions. Goodness.
Zephyr and her dislike of cats, reminds me of my beautiful companion Misty Blue, my Weimaraner, who passed nearly 2 years ago. She had a lovely expressive face like you beautiful Zephyr 💚🌱
Fabulous video Vanessa. Have enjoyed watching it several times in case I missed anything! Pleased to hear you all weren’t abducted by aliens, but just maybe the finger of suspicion re your computer problems could be pointed at Zephyr’s arch nemesis, the cat!! Have a good and enjoyable week. Woof woof Zephyr 🐶
Hi Vanessa. The excitement of the first snow of winter is wonderful isn’t it. Our dog loves to run around in it for a few minutes but then pretty soon wants to go home and warm up again. Loved the poem🥰Take care. Nick
It is so exciting isn’t it, Nick!!!🤩 Zephyr didn’t want to leave the snow, until I mentioned dentastixs on the boat!😂🐾🐾 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Hello Vanessa from a small village called Evandale, in Tasmania, Australia. A friend recommended your vlogs and over the past few weeks I have watched everyone! I absolutely love the nature you find along the way, the scenery is stunning, love watching Zephyr’s eyebrows move as you talk to her or while she is watching the water and your commentary and knowledge of all things you see and photograph. We are just coming into summer as you are nearing winter. Take care, keep warm and I look forward to the next and the next and the next vlog. Get my drift - yes I find your vlog interesting and mindful ❤
I'm always delighted to see there is a new episode to watch, thank you for the time and effort in putting together your beautiful vlogs. LOVED the snow.
Lovely video, as always. That's the sort of snow I don't mind. A light sprinkling, and gone by lunchtime. Hope you survived the wind and rain that came with storm Bert. All the best.
Magical-Another beautiful magical place ! You are so very fortunate to experience it all ! The little problems just seem to come with beautiful surprises ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Hi Vanessa: Spooky story about PC Godfrey's close encounter 🛸👽... I'm glad that Alice Grace wasn't abducted while you were away visiting with India before her new adventure. I wish her all the best! How wonderful that Francesca sent you a 🌈 to remember her by before the snowstorm ❄. How enchanting everything looked after the snow! To deal with my post-election blues💙 I created the wolf-moth-moon drawing that I sent you via gmail, plus I fantasized visiting you and Zephyr aboard Alice Grace. I'd steer Alice Grace, plus we'd draw together, go on nature walks, explore the local villages and eat at a pub. Very relaxing and helped to lift my spirits so I could sleep. Thank you, Vanessa and Zephyr, for your lovely adventures aboard Alice Grace/Mindful Narrowboat. Many blessings, Jenny ❤🙏
What a Lovely part of the world you are in, the scenery is glorious, loved the snowy footage and the galls are a brilliant find! Xeon was certainly enjoying the snow. Thank you so much definitely spooky things going on with your laptop !
King fishers are so pretty. We have little green herons which are kind of similar. Lucky here so far no snow yet. We usually get a big wet snow in November but nothing yet. Pooches are like little kids they love snow. Bye for now 👌 🇨🇦 👍
What an absolute delight your videos are Vanessa, Thankyou so much. It is like dipping into another world for half an hour, so peaceful, beautiful and informative. Nothing seems to phase you ,l am full of admiration.(wished l could be like that) Looking forward to the next one already.
Zephyr is such a hoot She has such an expressive face . It's such a pity that dogs can't talk because she seems to know exactly what you are saying to her.The scenery up there is amazing and so are the people.Have you encountered Incredible Edible yet? Have a good week and stay warm in that coat of many colours.
Hi Chris, I have indeed encountered Incredible Edible and I think it’s amazing! I hope you are staying dry in this storm? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
. With so much focus on the snug interior of your boat home in the cold weather, I don't know when I have enjoyed the coziness of your home so much. Much vicarious pleasure there as I hit pause on the video and fix a hot drink before resuming. I hope you find opportunity to do more like this.
Vanessa I wish your vlogs could be televised at the same time around the world so all could stop and everyone experience the beauty and peace you give us. I am so grateful to have found you and Zephyr.
What a beautiful comment; I so touched by that! Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad to have found you too. Take care 🌻🦋
@@gailmowat3149 Vanessa will go the way of Prof. Brian Cox. At one point, he just sat at the LHC in Geneva, minding his own business… and then became perhaps the world’s most respected science communicator.
ME TOO!
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Vanessa I hope you are all safe & warm with storm Bert & heavy rain causing havoc
I hope you found a sheltered mooring been thinking of you
Big virtual hugs 🥰🥰🥰
Sometimes Mrs M, no matter how beautiful the scenery is around you, or how stunning a creature is that you've captured on film.... Zeph just seems to steal the show.
Her face at 17.30 - looking out for the cat - priceless!
She is so funny isn’t she!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr hangs on your every word. The way she tilted her head to look out the window for the cat! ❤ Your channel is a breath of fresh air in a crazy, mixed up world. Thank you 😊
That is so kind of you Dawn- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Wrap up warm in the snow! Beautiful poem and artwork Thank you again for creating such a gentle breathing space for us all in this hectic world 🙏🐾🦋
I hope you are wrapping up warm too, Margaret? Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
A breathing space, ah yes, the perfect description of Vanessa and her videos. I might add, a magical breathing space.
Oh absolutely magical - agreed 🙏 @janmitchell641
Your eyes are windows into a beautiful soul. Your love of life, animals, and the canals are addictive. Safe travels!
What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Not too sure how I stumbled upon this vid. But loved every second of it. The best part is now I've got something to binge on.
Thanks.
I just came across your channel by sheer accident and I'm so happy I did. My goodness, your videos are out of this world and is moving watching them and your narration and the music accompanying it is absolutely beautiful.
What a kind comment, Simon! Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Me, too. I think YT may have sent it. 😊
I know you will miss your daughter, but she will be going where she can really make a difference, and you must be very proud of her.
I think your wonderful friend Francesca sent you that special rainbow. You have a very special link with her.
The snowy scenes look beautiful, amazing to see a Kingfisher on the lock gates!..
....I love the way Zephyr moves her head at the words dinner and walk, and her smiling in the snow.....another wonderful video to end the week. Thank you so much Vanessa. Look after yourself in the cold weather....I love your coat and hat ! They look lovely and warm!😊😊
What kind comments- thank you so much. I really appreciate them. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
As I lay on Todmorden railway station wall, in the warm Summer sunshine of 1976, dozing at the end of a working day... I raised my head, to see the train departing...
... I stayed awake for the next one... an hour later...Doh!
Zephyr’s face when she was looking for that cat had me chuckling! It was just what I needed as we’ve all been sick this past week. May those memories and the knowledge that your lovely daughter is making a difference be a comfort to you 🩷. I hope you’ve managed to stay warm dear friend xx
Oh I hope you are all feeling better. There’s a lot of sickness going around at the moment. Zephyr made me laugh too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
You are living my dream life, now I live in the US, but your videos make me yearn for home. Your Edith Holden style journal is stunning! What a beautiful life! Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful artistic video. I really enjoyed it. I swear Zeph understands every word you say. What a good companion.
As it rains here in Spokane Washington, and has been raining for several days, I let you take me on a trip far away to the Pennines. Soft Autumn sheds its colors and welcomes the crispness of winter. It will be a season of lights and delights. Family and friends gather to share food, gifts and company. Thank you again for taking me on this 27 minute vacation.
I’m delighted that it felt like a vacation for you- that is so kind! ☺️ Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
All aboard the Alice Grace with Captain Vanessa and first Mate Zephyr; for a relaxing cruise on the British inland waterways. Filled with canal history and the opportunity to see and learn the names of the insects and animals that abound the Cut. Then after the most pleasurable relaxing cruise that melts that built up stress, a night cap of hearing some original soothing poetry.
I just stumble across your story, what a delightful journey you are on and thank you for sharing. Zephyr is a lovely attentive companion that is a right character.
Thank you for stumbling on the channel and for your kind words about Zephyr too. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Your enthusiasm for life and nature is contagious. And as for Zephyr, well she's just a star in her own right.🤷♂
Thank you so much 😊 that is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
The simple things in life. Your vlogs show me just how much life I am missing.
I am not sure if I am envious, jealous, or simply blown away by the images you share.
Thank you for brightening up another dank day.
I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
Absolutely, i fully agree❤️❤️ the music is pretty amazing too, so apt
Oh my. This was the loveliest, most serene video I’ve seen in years. What wonderful scenery all around; the geese (my favorite bird), the quiet sleepy village, your absolutely astonishing watercolor and your sweet girl who seemed to be able to understand every word you said. Just amazing.❤
That moment with Zephyr and the cat is pure magic 🎩 xxoo
😂🐾🐾 She really doesn’t like cats! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Vanessa your filming is absolutely amazing . I sometime stop the video and just look , it is just like an old painting, beautiful. You are one of life’s wonderful people . Take care 🤗
That is so kind of you. I am lucky to have such gorgeous scenery to film. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr & the cat was so funny. Thank you for sending me a smile today.
She made me laugh too! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
I am 71 and the first REAL snow of the season still delights and excites me. I still love Christmas, too, so it all goes together. We may be getting some snow here (in southern New Hampshire, USA) on Thanksgiving Day, which is Thursday, November 28th, this year. That day is always the kick-off of the holiday season (for me, at least) that ends on January 1st. Basically about five weeks of gatherings, feasts, gift giving and craft fairs, amid the evergreen and tinsel decorations. What's not to love? 🥰 I hope I carry this delight with me to the grave (in other words- never lose my childlike enthusiasm).
Such a truly beautiful part of the country, from landscape to architecture! I imagine it will be very hard to leave it behind…although Zephyr will not miss the cat. You will have to keep us posted on India’s new journey as well…what a wonderful opportunity for her! We know how proud you are of both of your children and how much you miss them💕
One of your best films yet..simply beautiful. The perfect combination of photography, music and narration...
Congratulations on a job well done.
And the poem at the end too... incredible.
Thankyou for sharing all your hard work
Autumn packs it's case of fallen golds and browns and waits
Beautiful
That is so kind of you, Colin- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
I know that it's a hard life sometimes, but you're very blessed, thank you so much for sharing your journeys ❤
Ah Vanessa - Every time I watch one of your videos I think “. ..best one yet ..” and then next time you surprise me again. Your artistic eye and poetic soul create videos that are a joy to watch.
I wish your daughter happiness and success in her new venture and I wish you warmth and safety in the cold winter months that are approaching. But you won’t be alone - I am sure your muse will keep you company during this time. Pity she can’t be of more help with those pesky locks 😊
What a beautiful comment. 😍 Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care 🦋🌻
Is it just me, or is there something magical with the hush, the silence of a snow fall? To awaken and see the majestic land covered in a fresh blanket of snow that will even make a rusty piece of metal look lovely! I have even witnessed thunder and lightning in a snowstorm when I was stationed in Germany back in the 80's. Your videos bring back those magical times Lady Vanessa, I thank you from my heart of hearts!🐅
I’m delighted that the videos bring back these special memories for you!😍 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Simply stunning in the snow Vanessa. What a wonderful way to live your life . I’m glad you were able to keep warm. Hope that Storm Bert doesn’t bother you too much.
That’s so kind of you! Bert is going to be a tricky customer I think. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
I would love this life, far away from the crazy crowds😩😩
Your dog's nemesis made me smile. While walking my Pomchi last week a black cat walked in front of us, arched it's back and started hissing. My Rosie responded by hiding between my legs and screaming for all she was worth. I picked her up, informed her she had completely humiliated herself, and then carried on with our walk. I have decided it is best to overlook this incident and never mention it again. In fairness to Rosie the cat was larger than her. lovely video as usual by the way.
Oh poor, little Rosie! Your story did make me laugh though🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Particularly gorgeous drawing of the leaf under the gall. And thank you for also including the kingfisher. What stunning landscapes along the Rochdale canal.
That’s so kind of you.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
My first 5 years on the cut i spent in that neck of the woods , I loved every second , especially Todmorden down to Brighouse ❤.
One year, i was iced in at Calais in Hebden for 11 weeks, haha
There is much much more to Hebden than meets the eyes !😇
🤩 11 weeks! Blimey. It’s a great place to be iced in though. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Wonderful to have you back think of the stories India will tell you. Zephyr is the best and knows just what you are saying, “cats”! Stay warm and safe xxx😊
I can’t wait to hear what India is up to. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
Your music choices are wonderful, not to mention the video itself. Thank you for sharing❤
I am always amazed by the way you negotiate all of those locks, but my heart is in my mouth when I see you and Zeph walking along the canal side after dark. I expect you're used to it, but that would be so out of my comfort zone. The boat looks so cosy inside and I could almost smell that jacket potato cooking on the fire. 😊
It isn’t my favourite thing to do but when the nights draw in so early this time of year, I am often walking along them with Zephyr in the dark. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Wonderful vlog Vanessa, they are always a tonic of mindfulness, gratitude and hope - thank you x
Another brilliant video Vanessa brilliantly filmed take care 🧚🏻🧚🏻
That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
Zeph's face looking at you and then out of the window aww. Todmorden isn't all that far from me. Lovely video Vanessa.
It is a super spot to moor in. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
What a wonderful journey, and then the snow, the countryside was so beautiful before but there is something about a snowy countryside scenery. I love the snow and although to get it we have to endure low very cold temperatures, I get very excited about it and get sad when it only lasts for a day or it gets nasty a slippery, Our granddaughter was so sad that her school didn't close down she so wanted to play in it and make a snow person and throw snowballs. She is 11 and I can remember the joy of winter long snow when I was her age, and I love to be able to play with her in the snow too, even thought we don't get the longevity of a snowy winter, huddling around our coal fire that actually on warmed about a foot in front of it so blankets over our knees where the warmth we knew. Freezing cold bedrooms seeing our breath and frost inside and outside the window. May seem like hard times to the modern family life with central heating, instant hot water and radiators in every room. We did have a good life despite the lack of these things. Hope you are keeping lovely and warm. I do find your computers behaviour strange but then they are sometimes I think. I had a whole page disappear the other day some of the short cuts to google and other things on my desktop I use often have lost their titles and the little sign that I use to click on. They cam back for two days and have gone again, my little arrow often freezes or disappears too, perhaps it is general fault of some kind. still quite spooky though.
What a beautiful comment of new and old winter memories. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat You too💖
Hello again from Indiana. We find your videos a peaceful glade among the tumult in the world. Love your art work (we raised an artist) and so we ordered your books and the 2025 Calendar. Thanks for all you do.
That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Another magical episode, serene and outstanding filming of amazing scenery, wishing your daughter great travel and adventure. Thank you for a wonderful snapshot in to your world-enchanting good for the soul. Happy days to you all always. Kind regards Charlie
That’s so kind of you, Charlie! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
Such a beautiful rainbow message for you from Franchesca.🌈
The look in Zepher's face when you mentioned the cat. No words needed! Stay safe Zepher😊🐕
Thank you so much, Tania! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
I loved everything about this video! ❤ conversation with the pup, the incredible landscape, all the birds, weather and your lovely writing and painting at the end. Perfect. Thank you for sharing this. Made my heart feel warmer.
How kind! Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
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What a emotional start with India off to Cambodia and memories of Francesca through her love of rainbows. What a great scenic vlog wit tmes gone by and lovely houses by the lock. Vanessa you must be the bird Whisperer with having the king Fisher so close to you, it was only a few years ago when the Robin fed from your hand. Nice to have you back have a great weekend 🐕🐈⬛🦙🐝🌈🛸🌨❄️☃️
Hi Simon, thank you for such a lovely comment. I think the birds just want to be on RUclips! 😂 stay safe and dry in storm Bert! Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr seems to like the snow, anyway. I don't - horrible cold slippery stuff! I'm pleased that it didn't last long over on the west side of the Pennines!
Thank you for your beautiful video with spectacular filming. I hope India is happy and fulfilled in her new job in Cambodia. Give Zephyr a big hug. She’s a cutie. One of these days she will talk! ❤
India is having a great time- I have given Zephyr a hug from you. Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness too. Take care 🦋🌻
Sending you warm weather and caring hugs from Malaysia. Thank you for posting your uplifting, gentle vlogs. Peace to you and Mr M, and a big neck scratch to lovely Zephyr. Liz 🐾
Peace to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Dear Vanessa, I’ve not had a good week, but watching your video tonight has really achieved mindful levels, and has totally relaxed me. This is why I buy your illustrated diaries and enjoy the poems and pictures so much, and they are so educational, I’ve never seen so-many unusual objects/insects, which as absolutely fascinating, thank you so much for what you do and the pleasure you bring to all viewers.❤
I’m so sorry to hear that you haven’t had a good week. Let’s hope the next one brings you better circumstances.🤞Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
Aww, Zephyr looks so scared of that car. I could just give her a big hug.
I gave her a big hug from you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Snow and a hot cup of tea…perfect 🤤
Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Looking well young lady , all that crisp air has made this episode one of my favourites .. keep smiling
I’m so pleased! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
As a Canadian hiding from winter in Portugal, there's an irony to seeing a picture of the snowy backyard of friend's in Halifax, just before viewing your stunning video of the route in the canal and the snowfall in Todmorden..................makes me miss winter, believe it or not! And, an excellent orchestral accompaniment.
I can’t believe that you are in Portugal, missing winter! 🤭❄️ It is very pretty though when everything is snowy. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Vanessa! Beautiful autumnal vistas of the canal side cottages and the Pennines looming above. Most beautiful was you at the Sands Lock (6:30) looking luminous in your vibrant jacket and hat! Welcome Winter!
It is absolutely stunning here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Wow! Beautiful countryside and a lovely video. Superb job editing. Thanks 🙏 sharing your adventures.
That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
oh Zephyr!!!, what a gorgeous soul!, I've a Labradoodle who would LOVE to play...in fact, she would love this lifestyle ( as would I) too old now though, lol x
Please give that Labradoodle of yours a big hug from me. 🐾🐾🤗 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
I don’t know why I watched this, but I am glad I did👍👍👍👍
l love your videos. Watching them is a relaxing, enlightening experience.
Thank you very much for such an interesting video. Firstly, the scenery is some of the best that I think you have shown. Zephyr Will give you a shock one day when she answers you. She’s just gorgeous. Keep enjoying your travels and take care.
It is spectacular here for views! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Who really needs to go abroad with the beauty we have so close around us❤️❤️❤️
I agree. 👍 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Hello again! Really a wonderful episode, one that stands out from the rest. The beauty of nature and architecture, the magic of the changing weather, and the wonderful stories you tell. Really tugged the heartstrings with your farewell to your daughter. And the spooky occurences with your laptop, as well as the UFO stories in the area. All in all an all-time great vlog from you, in a series of continuing wonder and joy. Thanks again, and best wishes! As always!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Chris! This area has so much to offer and is a gem to explore. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
I want to say that your art has grown in greatness, I have watched videos over the last 4 years, always good but is growing in beauty and radiance. bravo.
I look forward to this video, and hope the best for you and your 4 legged child along with your others. courage, independence and beauty are the traits of a queen, the canal queen. rock on darlin.
That’s so kind of you, Carl! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
There's something simply wonderful about a warm cardigan with big pockets...
Oh I do love a warm cardi with big pockets- so much storage place for biscuits!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Vanessa and Zephyr time, brings a ray of sunshine to a dismal day, what spectacular landscapes there are and the colours are amazing, Zephyr never ceases to get an Awww from me, We all Love both of you and look forward to the next trip, Thank You so much for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
Hi Vanessa, what an absolutely beautiful almost-winter wonderland. As I am sweltering in 35 deg C heat in Australia, I loved seeing the beauty of the snow. Thank you so much for your vlogs - I look forward to them every week xxx PS your journal is stunning ♥
It’s crazy to think of the heat that you have whilst I’m shivering here! I hope you are staying cool? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
what a beautiful world we live in and upon, if only we have eyes to see it ❤
Very wise words! 👍🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Thank you for another beautiful and insightful vlog Vanessa, I find myself so immersed that I feel as though I’m there with you! I’m so happy you had some special time with India before she travelled to Cambodia.
Zephyr is such an amazing companion for you 🥰 and such a joy to watch especially when he tilts his head to take note of what you say. Take care and keep warm 🪵♨️x
That is so lovely to know! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Your teapot is lovely, and your beautiful drawings are too.
Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋
Thank you for another wonderful video it's really uplifting that you see so much joy in everything, that guilitine lock was very interesting! But what really cracked me up was Zephyr when you was talking about the cat, her face had me in hysterics. Thank you again :).
Zephyr cracked me up too! 🐾🐾😂🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Another lovely vlog Vanessa and great joy at seeing the beauty of West Yorkshire, a favourite of my late wife and I. We had relatives who lived in the area and we visited York on a number of occasions. Goodness.
I can see why it is a favourite for you. It is beautiful here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
The Pennines are always awesome but become magical in the snow. Your narrow boat looks so cozy in the wintery weather. Always a joy to watch. 😊
It is like a winter wonderland here! 🥰🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr and her dislike of cats, reminds me of my beautiful companion Misty Blue, my Weimaraner, who passed nearly 2 years ago. She had a lovely expressive face like you beautiful Zephyr 💚🌱
Weimaraners are beautiful dogs and Misty Blue is a wonderful name. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Take care 🌻🦋
I love your artwork, so tuned into nature you encounter, and how your poetry captures the experience of it all. Wonderful!
I’m so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Fabulous video Vanessa. Have enjoyed watching it several times in case I missed anything! Pleased to hear you all weren’t abducted by aliens, but just maybe the finger of suspicion re your computer problems could be pointed at Zephyr’s arch nemesis, the cat!!
Have a good and enjoyable week. Woof woof Zephyr 🐶
Hi Vanessa. The excitement of the first snow of winter is wonderful isn’t it. Our dog loves to run around in it for a few minutes but then pretty soon wants to go home and warm up again. Loved the poem🥰Take care. Nick
It is so exciting isn’t it, Nick!!!🤩 Zephyr didn’t want to leave the snow, until I mentioned dentastixs on the boat!😂🐾🐾 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
I moved to Florida more than 50 years ago to avoid snow. I had forgotten what a dusting looked like. Thanks.
Hello Vanessa from a small village called Evandale, in Tasmania, Australia. A friend recommended your vlogs and over the past few weeks I have watched everyone! I absolutely love the nature you find along the way, the scenery is stunning, love watching Zephyr’s eyebrows move as you talk to her or while she is watching the water and your commentary and knowledge of all things you see and photograph. We are just coming into summer as you are nearing winter. Take care, keep warm and I look forward to the next and the next and the next vlog. Get my drift - yes I find your vlog interesting and mindful ❤
I'm always delighted to see there is a new episode to watch, thank you for the time and effort in putting together your beautiful vlogs. LOVED the snow.
That is so kind of you. It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Enjoyed that thanks.
Always such a treat thank you ❤🥰💕❤️🌹🦋🐝 take care xx have a lovely wknd
Have a lovely weekend too, Red. Take care 🌻🦋
What a beautiful video, love your filming and the music
That is so kind of you. Thank you ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋
Wonderful videos, just totally enjoy your content. Your poems are lovely!
Once again great video. Thank you Vanessa for taking us on your journey. Best regards from Chicago.
Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Big D. Take care 🦋🌻
Lovely video, as always.
That's the sort of snow I don't mind. A light sprinkling, and gone by lunchtime.
Hope you survived the wind and rain that came with storm Bert.
All the best.
Survived but it was very scary! 😟 Thank you so much for watching. I hope you’re ok? Take care 🌻🦋
So beautiful, a dog, stories of aliens, snow, mindful artist human, perfect. Thanks you from the hot tropics of Panama 🇵🇦
Wow. Found you and I'm hooked. Amazing job on these videos. Beautiful
Thoroughly enjoyed watching. 😊❤
Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Thanks, impressed, awesome. ✌🏻👊🏼
😊 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Another wonderful video Vanessa,Zeph just adores you,such a great friendship you both have,thanks for sharing ❣️🇨🇦
Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Thank you for a wonderful video, you , your doggie , your home , first time watching and have subscribed.
That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Magical-Another beautiful magical place ! You are so very fortunate to experience it all ! The little problems just seem to come with beautiful surprises ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
Hi Vanessa: Spooky story about PC Godfrey's close encounter 🛸👽... I'm glad that Alice Grace wasn't abducted while you were away visiting with India before her new adventure. I wish her all the best! How wonderful that Francesca sent you a 🌈 to remember her by before the snowstorm ❄. How enchanting everything looked after the snow! To deal with my post-election blues💙 I created the wolf-moth-moon drawing that I sent you via gmail, plus I fantasized visiting you and Zephyr aboard Alice Grace. I'd steer Alice Grace, plus we'd draw together, go on nature walks, explore the local villages and eat at a pub. Very relaxing and helped to lift my spirits so I could sleep. Thank you, Vanessa and Zephyr, for your lovely adventures aboard Alice Grace/Mindful Narrowboat. Many blessings, Jenny ❤🙏
What a kind and loving comment, Jenny! Your picture is wonderful by the way. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat You're welcome, Vanessa. Have a great weekend! 🐦🌺
What a Lovely part of the world you are in, the scenery is glorious, loved the snowy footage and the galls are a brilliant find! Xeon was certainly enjoying the snow. Thank you so much definitely spooky things going on with your laptop !
Very spooky 👻 👽🤭 Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Very poignant and brave.What a beautiful part of the country Thankyou
That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
King fishers are so pretty. We have little green herons which are kind of similar. Lucky here so far no snow yet. We usually get a big wet snow in November but nothing yet. Pooches are like little kids they love snow. Bye for now 👌 🇨🇦 👍
Little, green herons!🥰 Wonderful!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Absolutely stunning scenery. Makes me wish I could be there with my camera.📸📸
It’s a photographers paradise here. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
What an absolute delight your videos are Vanessa, Thankyou so much. It is like dipping into another world for half an hour, so peaceful, beautiful and informative. Nothing seems to phase you ,l am full of admiration.(wished l could be like that) Looking forward to the next one already.
What a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr is such a hoot She has such an expressive face . It's such a pity that dogs can't talk because she seems to know exactly what you are saying to her.The scenery up there is amazing and so are the people.Have you encountered Incredible Edible yet? Have a good week and stay warm in that coat of many colours.
Hi Chris, I have indeed encountered Incredible Edible and I think it’s amazing! I hope you are staying dry in this storm? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
. With so much focus on the snug interior of your boat home in the cold weather, I don't know when I have enjoyed the coziness of your home so much. Much vicarious pleasure there as I hit pause on the video and fix a hot drink before resuming. I hope you find opportunity to do more like this.
I’m so pleased that you found it cosy. Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
The snow was great. Videos were of the landscape are so beautiful. Stay warm and safe. 😊
Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
lovely video, the snow was very magical
Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
Love your peace and grace. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️