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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @narrowboatersatlarge
    @narrowboatersatlarge 17 дней назад +31

    I think you have already found your treasure in all the lovely people you meet.

  • @lakeshoregraduate
    @lakeshoregraduate 18 дней назад +20

    Love Peter's little dittie... brought tears to my eyes...

  • @muchado1290
    @muchado1290 18 дней назад +26

    Heidi, you don't know what you do for me. I live in the southern U.S. Ever since I was a little kid, I have longed to go to the UK. My grandparents used to travel around Europe every single year. Wherever they traveled, they always made sure that the UK was on their list. I grew up in the boating community of charleston, South carolina. We moved from there, and in 1985, when I graduated, my grandparents asked me what I wanted for my graduation gift. I said I want to go on your trip with you this summer. They looked at each other and said... we are just going to Wisconsin and Michigan this Summer LOL. It was a great trip, but I was really disappointed that it wasn't the UK. You now give me the best of both worlds. Boating, and the UK. I may never get to come there, but you let me live vicariously. I enjoy a lot of other narrowboat channels, but there is something about yours that really brings light to my heart. My husband teases me and says that I" look forward to Thursdays because that is when my girl Heidi puts out" LOL
    don't be rude!
    Thank you so much, Heidi! Love and light and happiness😊

  • @Homer291145
    @Homer291145 18 дней назад +17

    Pete’s ditty is epic, the best yet.

  • @tomwhelan9872
    @tomwhelan9872 17 дней назад +25

    Great vid Heidi. Midnight Oil was a fav of mine back in the day. Peter wrote a great little poem for you. And I must say, your Mum looks amazing. Keep up the great work.

  • @lancearn7332
    @lancearn7332 17 дней назад +4

    Another great vid Heidi, and it was a treat seeing Peter Gifford as well. Midnight Oil had a huge impact on my youth and I loved Pete's aggressive bass style, and I still play my old Oil's LP's.
    Keep on rockin' Giffo...

  • @alanmills1213
    @alanmills1213 18 дней назад +13

    Loved Midnight Oil back in the day .... bet Pete wrote the lyrics

  • @DaveByrne-h2n
    @DaveByrne-h2n 17 дней назад +13

    Wow. What a result meeting Peter from midnight oil one of my favourite bands...diesel and dust still sounds fantastic and its 40 years old

  • @TracyBradd
    @TracyBradd 17 дней назад +5

    Loved the castles. Pity about the unsuccessful treasure hunt. Who needs treasure though when you have a boat, a canal, a 'tit' of rum and a Bonny? Fantastic ditti! Thanks for the Thurday evening highlight.

  • @AstroBoater
    @AstroBoater 17 дней назад +5

    Tugging off a narrow boater 🤦‍♂️ How rude! 🤣 ❤️

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 17 дней назад +7

    Such a lovely friend in Peter. Fantastic video, thanks Heidi and Bonny.

  • @vickyf164
    @vickyf164 18 дней назад +5

    Hey Heidi 👋 That Ditty was one of the best yet…nice one Peter 👍 Have a fun and blessed week 🙏

  • @patsystone8114
    @patsystone8114 18 дней назад +3

    Another great one. I so look forward to Thursdays and your videos. I love the way Bonny has adapted to boat life. Stay safe and thanks for the adventures! 🥰. By the way you look great for 23...😅😂🤣

  • @franktuckwell196
    @franktuckwell196 17 дней назад +4

    The real treasure at Beeston castle is the views from the top.

  • @richH1625
    @richH1625 15 дней назад +2

    Well done Pete.
    Best ditty yet from the rear entrance.

    • @PeterG-u6m
      @PeterG-u6m 15 дней назад +2

      Thanks Rich - and all those who left lovely comments about my ditty. Clearly it was inspired by the wonderful time I had with Heidi and the sadness I felt leaving her by Shady Oak. I put it together over a couple of days cruising up the Llangollen then sent it by WhatsApp. There was an opening stanza that Heidi edited (for length) as she often does. Here's the whole piece for the record:
      Famous be the legend
      Of a feisty pirate gal
      Tales of fun and treasure
      Of rum and far canal
      So I set me sights fer England
      And crossed the great marine
      At Chester Wharf I seen her
      That fearsome pirate queen
      I drilled her ole and fitted a knob
      An checked her flaps as well
      Her trusty tug was just as sound
      As any man could tell
      We sailed upwind together
      Through lock gates two by two
      We anchored up by Shady Inn
      And terrorised their crew
      Through days of storm and tempest
      Our kinship didn’t sway
      But ole man time had rung the bell
      That each must go their way
      Now I be old an weary
      An me roving days be few
      But in me dreams I’ll always be
      A pirating with you
      Cheers, Pete Gifford

  • @Jennifer-ep1sr
    @Jennifer-ep1sr 17 дней назад +4

    Great video! ❤🇦🇺

  • @chrisvalford
    @chrisvalford 18 дней назад +8

    Good ditty, you can tell he's from a musical background. However I pity the poor guy who was grounded. Imaging having to tell your misses "I got tugged off by a pirate wench today" shades of Les Dawson come to mind 😂

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 18 дней назад +5

    Heidi, so kind of you to give that stuck boater a tug, you sailors truly watch out for one another. ❤

  • @tteric67
    @tteric67 18 дней назад +7

    Great one, Heidi! Your mum is such a natural on camera, can see how you ended up a teacher. I’m sure you found some treasure there, called Peter! He has a stunning boat as well. Hope we can soon order the music you both will make together, no pressure! ❤🎉🦮🥃♥️

  • @esthers5876
    @esthers5876 17 дней назад +4

    I love Peter's ditty! And seeing your mother is a treasure. All the best!

  • @russellarendt5565
    @russellarendt5565 17 дней назад +2

    Wishing?! a few days in your company. Followed David for years, found you recently and adore your “salty” humor and out👀. Spent time London chasing a beautiful artist years ago, ahh! ☮️❤️Ex-pat 🇺🇸living peacefully in Vietnam🇻🇳..

  • @ginny9311
    @ginny9311 15 дней назад

    Another great video and your Mum is just lovely. Thank you for sharing her with us.

  • @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb
    @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb 17 дней назад +5

    The term 'lock jizz' always makes me smile - so rude. Great vlog as usual. Thank you.

  • @aussierick2688
    @aussierick2688 17 дней назад +10

    G'day Heidi and Bonny. Mate, I thought I was jealous when Peter was in your back entrance fitting your new tiller. But to of been able to cruise with him and even a bit of tugging off, I can say now I'm extremely jealous 😂😂 a huge Aussie G'day to Pete. What a champion. Cheers. Mate.

  • @Linda-k2i
    @Linda-k2i 17 дней назад +5

    Hey Heidi another great vlog. Jealous you got to travel with Peter hope you do catch up later and play some music. Your mum amazes me she must be very fit because I think climbing that hill would have killed me🤣🤣. Beautiful scenery again the countryside is so lush and green. Keep safe Linda

  • @eatmynoobfood7461
    @eatmynoobfood7461 18 дней назад +5

    Making memories with your Mum was the hidden Treasure! 😜✌️💜

  • @dianekenyon586
    @dianekenyon586 18 дней назад +4

    Great vlog as usual and what a lovely ditti from Pete x

  • @ChrisRobins-c6f
    @ChrisRobins-c6f 18 дней назад +11

    Magical Ditty. 10 out of 10 Peter. Great episode Heidi.

  • @lorrainerichardson3280
    @lorrainerichardson3280 18 дней назад +3

    Jammin' time wahoo can't wait....... What a fun week. I love talking to my Mum about her young days, it's such a special privilege as you well know. Take care and have a great week =-).

  • @scrummydoo
    @scrummydoo 18 дней назад +4

    Rubbing the tiller with a bit of hand lotion should make it a bit longer,,,,😉🤣

  • @waywardpelican
    @waywardpelican 18 дней назад +3

    What a sweet ditty.

  • @howardeastman311
    @howardeastman311 11 дней назад

    What a gorgeous mum you have. Great content this week. Thank you! 😊 Howard

  • @scrummydoo
    @scrummydoo 18 дней назад +5

    Fantastic as always

  • @TimCarolHawfield-vr8po
    @TimCarolHawfield-vr8po 17 дней назад +3

    Thank you so much Heidi!!! Enjoyed the video very much! Take care and see you next week!

  • @markgruenberg6277
    @markgruenberg6277 18 дней назад +12

    After the insanity and disappointment here in the US, it's nice to see some normalcy. Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe. 😊

  • @Aquamaria-99
    @Aquamaria-99 18 дней назад +4

    The best yet , myself like ya mum used to go up to the castle with school & when old enough went to shady oak for a drive out & glass of vino Tinto & sit by the canal . One of my fav parts of Cheshire .🤗

  • @wallbrick4327
    @wallbrick4327 18 дней назад +3

    Once again thank you for letting us all in your life with Bonnie fantastic video with a fantastic lady x

  • @juliemeanor6531
    @juliemeanor6531 17 дней назад +3

    Such fun to see the view through Bonnie’s ears. She is such a charming travel companion.

  • @sunwoosjawline613
    @sunwoosjawline613 17 дней назад

    No one would say that the daughter of that lovely lady is a fearsome pirate!

  • @mishkawp8200
    @mishkawp8200 17 дней назад +3

    Brilliant ditty from Peter. What a lovely man.

  • @maxibake9323
    @maxibake9323 18 дней назад +5

    What beautiful views from that Castle.
    A great ditty from Peter.
    TFS, & take care you 2.👍🐶

  • @Daniel-xm3yl
    @Daniel-xm3yl 16 дней назад

    We love our beautiful Cheshy us Cheshy lot.

  • @MichaelJemson-nv5zo
    @MichaelJemson-nv5zo 16 дней назад +1

    Really enjoyed my visit this week as l always do the view from the castle was so stunning and Peter what a lovely guy hope you have a great week Heidi and little Bonny thank you for doing this great videos . Your such a lovely lass and so genuine and funny take care always 😊😊❤❤

  • @christineprice5463
    @christineprice5463 17 дней назад +1

    I believe that your treasure is the beauty of nature and the wonderful people that you meet. Have a great weekend ❤

  • @RedRobin808
    @RedRobin808 18 дней назад +3

    Boooooooooootiful Ditty! Thank you Peter.

  • @ron7447
    @ron7447 18 дней назад +6

    Bonny dancing around in the beginning of the video is always my favorite. The views of the countryside are very beautiful. My Thursday is complete. Be well Captain Heidi. 😊

    • @CaptainK007
      @CaptainK007 18 дней назад +1

      Dancing! Dancing, wasn’t dancing bloody sand was red hot 😂

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  17 дней назад +1

      It was Bonny’s first time at a beach 🤣 in November

    • @CaptainK007
      @CaptainK007 17 дней назад

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate mines funnier 😂🐖💨

    • @margaretbutler9528
      @margaretbutler9528 15 дней назад

      Amazing that you got those Zoomies on camera. Always reminds me of the zoomies I have seen of baby giraffe. Love it.

  • @ianyams
    @ianyams 18 дней назад +2

    Back in the 70s my Dad had a cabin cruiser on that canal, he knew every pub along the way. He served in the Navy in World War 2. Best young years of my life cruising the canals with my Dad.

  • @Lulu5771
    @Lulu5771 17 дней назад +4

    Hey Heidi ! Great vlog as usual. Bonney was so brave, on the roof while you were taking care of the locks. It was great to see your mom. She is looking terrific !
    Have a great week and I am excited to see where you will spend your winter ❤

  • @dave_a81
    @dave_a81 18 дней назад +3

    Thanks for sharing and yet again another great vlog. I used to go to Beeston castle as a kid so a bit of a trip down memory lane. 😊

  • @susanhill9166
    @susanhill9166 17 дней назад +3

    Hiya Heidi and Bonnie, I really enjoyed this video, all the history from you and your mum, the views were stunning.
    Nice to have a nice kind gentleman to travel with, I hope you will met again, and Even if you don't it's just nice to keep in touch with him via phone .
    Heidi you asked what I would wish for if I was there with you, for me personally my health and now having to rely on people to do stuff for me, where in the past I always did it for myself and never asked, and also my RUclips friends for good health as well.
    ❤ Take care X X X
    & Bonnie 💋's all the way. I love 💕 her
    X X X

  • @lucillecash3046
    @lucillecash3046 18 дней назад +3

    Another wonderful video, Heidi and great you could spend time with Peter. His band was well known down under in New Zealand. Hope you can get together again and make some music.

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 18 дней назад +2

    great vlogon cut thanks lee

  • @yeoldfart8762
    @yeoldfart8762 17 дней назад +3

    Thank you once again. Spent yesterday away from You Tube with my fiddle to cheer me up. Your video is also helping. 👍

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 18 дней назад +3

    Lovely video Heidi nice to see you and your Mum having a nice time Together ❤️ 😊 have a great weekend 😊

  • @MrOvershoot
    @MrOvershoot 10 дней назад

    So glad you continue to make memories with your mum ☺

  • @guiart4728
    @guiart4728 17 дней назад +2

    That Peter turns out to be the guy who gave you that excellent rum after the previous video where you were trying to remember who gave it to you is just amazing! Made me smile for sure!!!

  • @smokingun45
    @smokingun45 16 дней назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @JSArts-kc1jh
    @JSArts-kc1jh 18 дней назад +3

    Ah so wonderful. Can't wait to get a boat and have adventures too.
    Uplifting as always Heidi and Bonnie ❤❤❤

  • @andyrbush
    @andyrbush 17 дней назад

    That was a superb video thank you.

  • @mannyonaleash2222
    @mannyonaleash2222 16 дней назад

    I must say a big Thank You for reordering your playlists into seasons. Makes it so much easier now to watch in chronological order.

  • @nancyboston201
    @nancyboston201 17 дней назад +2

    Oh that will be such fun for you to play music together. It was nice to see your Mom too. Thank you, I enjoyed today’s adventures. Keep warm.

  • @thetalkativecrow
    @thetalkativecrow 13 дней назад +1

    I've only recently stumbled across your channel, and I just want to say thank you for the smiles you have already given me. I particularly enjoy your love of double entendres. Keep up the good work, our pirate queen!

  • @youknowme8578
    @youknowme8578 18 дней назад +4

    Best day of the week, it's Heidi day!🎉🎉

  • @petertaylor5377
    @petertaylor5377 18 дней назад +2

    Wow, fantastic views from the top of the castle Heidi ❤

  • @samandjennysambrook
    @samandjennysambrook 18 дней назад +2

    Amazing indeed Heidi, you're camera work, narration and music choices are perfect for each part we see...glad you had some good company, Mum especially... Brilliant as per usual.🎶✅🍻💞

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300 17 дней назад +1

    Awww grand you made a good friend how nice you had a lovely time making such good memories with you dar mom blessings to you all the oldies 🤗🤗👍👍👍

  • @Mike-rn6pj
    @Mike-rn6pj 17 дней назад +2

    Always good to see Heidi tug fellow boater off. The boating community is so good!!!!

  • @Almacni
    @Almacni 4 дня назад +1

    I know Midnight Oil very well..."Beds are Burning" and grew up with them...very political and very powerful messages in their songs.
    Love seeing your Mum talk about her days of visiting the Castle and all I can say is that England is so beautiful.
    I was born in New Zealand and can see some similar scenery as we have in parts of NZ...but Ieft NZ as a kid and ended up on an Island called Norfolk Island...while I might not be a pirate...my descendant took a ship and found Pitcairn Island and hid away from England until found some year's later by Whalers. Yes the famous Mutiny on the Bounty...
    These boating stories seem to be a big attraction and your commentary and clips are just so enjoyable...not quite the open seas but a beautiful journey up the different streams and locks that take you and us into a new adventure.
    Clink...cheers...from my home of Norfolk Island.

  • @Richardj410
    @Richardj410 18 дней назад +3

    Always looking forward to your adventures.

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 17 дней назад +3

    Hello Heidi and Bonny.
    Good to see you again.
    I really enjoyed the vlog.
    It was nice to see you have a fellow boater helping with the locks.
    It was good of you helping the tug.
    I loved the time spent with your mum visiting the ruins.
    I also loved the ditty from Paul.
    Take care and stay safe.
    ATB to you and Bonny.😊

  • @davesturgess
    @davesturgess 18 дней назад +2

    maybe you didn't find any treasure but i and all your viewers found a little treasure in you and bonny❤

  • @marymactavish
    @marymactavish 17 дней назад

    Midnight Oil was of my favorite bands in the 80s. (I'm old.)

  • @caroledrury1411
    @caroledrury1411 17 дней назад +3

    That was wonderful with castles and your mom! I’ve always loved castles

  • @SallyCurrell
    @SallyCurrell 17 дней назад +3

    Great episode. Pete is an absolute Legend. What a guy. So pleased you had such a great time together ❤️

  • @stevemendenhall6284
    @stevemendenhall6284 17 дней назад +2

    That was a great history lesson your mom gave to bad you did not find the gold Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

  • @markrant1460
    @markrant1460 18 дней назад +3

    Dear Heidi and Bonny,
    Once again I send my appreciation for your efforts to present a first class vlog. Just love all of the little extras that you include in your videos whether it is the map with the Rum Wench showing where you are going or have been or the names of your locations etc., etc. The verbal presentation is easy to listen to due to the pace and clarity.
    "There is a reason everything happens, and everything happens for a reason."
    May Davy Jones look after you, Bonny and the Rum Wench.
    Mark
    Alberta, Canada

  • @jonathanparry9505
    @jonathanparry9505 17 дней назад +2

    Heidi, thanks for sharing. I am glad you enjoyed my home town Chester. Happy cruising

  • @_Tiamat_.
    @_Tiamat_. 17 дней назад +3

    💜💙💚 Wonderful to see all the scenery. Cheers.

  • @RobnEils1
    @RobnEils1 17 дней назад +2

    Treated myself to a bottle of Dead Mans Fingers Spiced Rum!!! Delicious ❤ Cheers!!

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 6 дней назад

    Thank you keep up the great work! And your Cabin crew Bonnie she’s lovely

  • @MelG-ut3hs
    @MelG-ut3hs 18 дней назад +2

    Another great video Heidi. Your mum is so lovely and looks like you had such a wonderful day out.

  • @EarthFolk-bp5fm
    @EarthFolk-bp5fm 17 дней назад +5

    Mightnight oil were huge here in Canada in there day. Loved them ,cheers top man.

  • @pamelajohnson9260
    @pamelajohnson9260 16 дней назад

    That was absolutely delightful and your mum is lovely. Thank you 😊 Cheers

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams20261 18 дней назад +4

    Hi Heidi, how dangerous is Peter 😉! It is very easy to fall in love with a gentle man like him 😍. Why don't you do yoga/strech/gymnastics on the roof of your boat? It is very fashionable 🙌 and you would even run up a lot of castles🏰🏃‍♀🐈‍⬛, joking aside, thank you for bringing us this kindle moment 🤗

  • @stephenlines9431
    @stephenlines9431 11 дней назад +1

    Extending your tiller - there are a number of woodturners who 'cruise the cut'. The handle-end of your tiller is a turned wooden piece, so with luck you'll be able to charm someone into turning you a slightly longer one, maybe even incorporating some Pirate-themed art. It was really difficult writing this without the fairly obvious smutty innuendos! Good luck, and thanks as always Heidi.

  • @AnthonyCarter-g2o
    @AnthonyCarter-g2o 18 дней назад +1

    Hopefully one day chairlifts will be installed into the locks for us older boaters 😂 Looking at that castle l doubt Richard had two brass halfpenny’s to rub together;so his gold probably consisted of a sovereign at best.No wonder you could ‘nt find it .

  • @mikehurley5052
    @mikehurley5052 17 дней назад

    Pete, what a guy.

  • @naturevideosmorebylindavan8531
    @naturevideosmorebylindavan8531 17 дней назад +2

    What a great ditty! So great to learn about Peter, such a delightful person. You really made a wonderful impression on him, Heide! Great idea! Than you!☠️🏴‍☠️🦜🤗❤️

  • @Nbwarriorlifeonthecut
    @Nbwarriorlifeonthecut 18 дней назад +2

    The best ditty thus far 😊. Nice one Peter 👋🏻

  • @RedRobin808
    @RedRobin808 18 дней назад +2

    You are such a brilliant educator. Many thanks.

  • @simonc858
    @simonc858 18 дней назад +2

    Lovely Vlog, lovely to get to spend time with your mum, we lost ours 10yrs ago, mind you I can imagine what she would have said if I had suggested a similar walk! Rum time is always good. Cheers 😎 x

  • @brianharper3556
    @brianharper3556 18 дней назад +3

    Send all my ❤️ bless you Heidi and all around you😊😊😊

  • @ellencaswick3131
    @ellencaswick3131 17 дней назад +1

    Great video again Heidi!! Poor Peter with the lock jizz😂😂😂. He really did a great job with that. Can’t tell you enough what pleasure Thursday’s are to me and all your followers. Love watching Bonny ride on top of the Rum Wench. You are giving her such a great life. ❤🏴‍☠️

  • @grahamgresty8383
    @grahamgresty8383 16 дней назад

    love your mum

  • @glennclarke9787
    @glennclarke9787 17 дней назад +2

    Hi. Ya Heidi. We sat on our sofa watching our favourite lady boater. How amazing you are,we love you 😍 so much xxx

  • @kerrysharpe40
    @kerrysharpe40 16 дней назад

    Great video. Loved seeing your Mum, she's great x

  • @gerryryan1372
    @gerryryan1372 15 дней назад

    Ahhhh another brilliant video. Xx❤❤

  • @russellgray1426
    @russellgray1426 17 дней назад

    My goodness, that must have been the most double entendres I have seen on any RUclips vlog ever!
    I can now sing soprano as I have laughed my balls off 😂😂😂

  • @alistairhart9568
    @alistairhart9568 16 дней назад

    Loved your latest offering...
    Lovely to see you cruising in company with Australian rock royalty... Seems like such a great person.
    Also just wanted to note how much Bonny has come along, she's now the loveliest of little dogs, comfortable in her surroundings. Dogs reflect their owners, so it's no surprise that she's so nice

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  16 дней назад +1

      Aww thank you, she is still a bugger with big dogs though 😂😂

  • @Andrea-q5d
    @Andrea-q5d 18 дней назад +3

    Awww how lovely is Peter 😊 great vlog as always Heidi 👍🏼 have a wonderful week ❤ xx