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  • Опубліковано 4 кві 2024
  • As I move my narrowboat home to a new spot, I talk about why I live like this and what I want to get out of my narrowboat life. My journey leads me to some fascinating places this week which ties in with why I choose to live like this. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻
    I sign a petition this week to save a vital habitat from destruction. The petition can be found on: savedanesmoss.com
    www.change.org/p/stop-the-des...
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    It's always lovely to hear from you and I will get back to you.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 576

  • @jeffreyoldham55
    @jeffreyoldham55 2 місяці тому +39

    Whatever your reasons for narrowboating, I'm so glad that you choose to take us along on your adventures, as you share the beauty of nature that you encounter. And the poems & artwork of your journal entries speak volumes of you as a kind & gentle soul.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kindness! It is a pleasure having you joining the journey. Take care 🦋🌻

    • @craigtoups5786
      @craigtoups5786 2 місяці тому +3

      exactly what i wanted to say. love this channel.

    • @Allirys
      @Allirys 2 місяці тому

      Yes.

  • @lionelmarytravels6003
    @lionelmarytravels6003 2 місяці тому +32

    Dear Vanessa, words fail me. Absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. Your four legged companion is by your side, keeping you safe. Such beauty everywhere. That magnolia. The blackthorn in blossom. The sphagnum moss with its multitude of colours. Then the highlight of the ,kettle whistling, which we know heralds today's poem and drawing.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      You are so kind! Thank you so much Lionel and Mary🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋

  • @DottieStanley
    @DottieStanley 7 днів тому

    Thank you for speaking out about saving the habitat. We can all do our part to help. Another great video with beautiful drawings, words and photos.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  6 днів тому

      You are so right that we all have a part to play in protecting our wildlife and planet. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻

  • @consideredwhisper
    @consideredwhisper 2 місяці тому +20

    Thank you, Vanessa and Zeph. A beautiful film.

  • @stevemendenhall6284
    @stevemendenhall6284 2 місяці тому +45

    I sometimes wonder how many people who watch your vlogs are jealous of your choices of life style. I know I am one of them. You make me so conscious of the environment and of what I can do to help like solar panels or wind turbines this is silly but I have noticed you do not use the tea bags now and are making tea in the proper English way. Have a great week see you next Friday Steve

    • @brain8484
      @brain8484 2 місяці тому +6

      Im’ not jealous , i’m glad vanessa makes these videoes they makes me happy . She has a talent for drawing and poems.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +3

      You are so kind, Steve. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I love loose tea and so even though tea bags are easier, I am back on the loose leaf. Take care🌻🦋

  • @BobG127
    @BobG127 28 днів тому +5

    Wow... That book of artwork and poetry is absolutely beautiful.

  • @Graygramma
    @Graygramma 2 місяці тому +10

    Why to you live on a narrowboat? Because you can. And we get to live vicariously through you. What a lovely vlog today.

  • @ttonypayne5077
    @ttonypayne5077 7 днів тому

    For myself these journey's have become a addiction or me, Your detailed explination and the name of all the wild life and the envoirement from the canas is fantastice. Once again thank you for your fantastic camera shots.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  6 днів тому

      I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them so much. It is so lovely to know that. Thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋

  • @facelikedog
    @facelikedog 2 місяці тому +8

    So why exactly do I love watching you living on a narrowboat? Because of your brilliant narrative and knowledge of nature, that's why.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Well thank you so much! 😊 🤗 I like how you used the title there too! 🤩Take care 🌻🦋

  • @rikkiharcourt3868
    @rikkiharcourt3868 2 місяці тому +15

    I went out today without a coat and it felt like spring. Lovely fresh cool air in bright sunshine. We are on our way, the best time of the year with the summer before us and possible adventures to enjoy. I love your travels, go with you every week. I can’t get out much these days and you go where I would like to go and travel the way I would love. Thank you so SO much for brightening my life along with showing me the creatures on the way that is just the best way of enjoying where one is!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      It is a wonderful feeling to smell spring in the air isn't it? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @dalebadman6700
    @dalebadman6700 2 місяці тому +17

    Stunning vlog as usual Vanessa and Zeph. Love all the information you have gathered and your beautiful drawings to end the show.. xxx

  • @pamelaruben4644
    @pamelaruben4644 Місяць тому +3

    How lovely to have found you. What beautiful drawings.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому

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

  • @soobee6060
    @soobee6060 2 місяці тому +10

    How lovely to see your smiling face on a sunny day over in the UK. Watching from a wet and very dark morning in NZ. It says your video posted 2 hours ago and already 54 people have posted comments! Wow! It truly brightens my day watching your videos. I just love watching your dog's face. Such expressions! Thank you, Sue ❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Hi Sue, I hope the weather cheers up for you. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @malcolmwallis8339
    @malcolmwallis8339 2 місяці тому +8

    Thank you once again for passing on your love for nature and plants .

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

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

  • @MelG-ut3hs
    @MelG-ut3hs 2 місяці тому +8

    Thank you for bringing us spring in all it's beautiful glory. Your poems and drawings are a wonderful reflection of this beauty.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @semperbufo152
    @semperbufo152 2 місяці тому +5

    Fridays would not be the same now without your contributions Vanessa. Thankyou.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

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

  • @etrax7007
    @etrax7007 2 місяці тому +6

    Hi Vanessa, you live on a narrow boat for the same reason we are watching your podcast. The desire to journey and reconnect with nature and our inner selves.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

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

  • @michaelgutteridge2384
    @michaelgutteridge2384 2 місяці тому +3

    They want to build on Dane Moss!!? Well, that's put a massive bummer on my day! Surely not, as it's a SSI ,as you said. I feel so angry but powerless at how we're ruled by money-mad idiots who put the chance to make some profit over everything else. That would be a tragedy. incidentally, where you went doesn't give proper access to the Moss, that's further along the canal where there is a bridge over the railway line that leads on to a wooden walkway and the track of the old tram lines left from when used to harvest (?) the peat.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +2

      I hope they save it as they have pushed back the development for a while now and momentum to save it is building up more and more. I went in both ways to the Moss but I found the sphagnum easier to film in the first section. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb
    @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb 2 місяці тому +7

    Thanks for another gentle vlog featuring lots of flora and fauna. Really enjoyed it.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I’m glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @SilverSunPublishing
    @SilverSunPublishing 19 днів тому +2

    Thank you for taking us on your Journey. Your journal with paintings and poetry would make a wonderful gift book if published.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  19 днів тому

      That is so kind of you. I sell them in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com Take care🌻🦋

    • @MrPossumeyes
      @MrPossumeyes 17 днів тому

      I just bought a copy as a gift for my sister. Now waiting on delivery.

  • @neildaly6787
    @neildaly6787 2 місяці тому +5

    Another beautiful and very thoughtful video. Thank you for sharing this life with us. We live in the Dandenong Ranges on the edge of Melbourne. In spite of Melbourne's rapid, relentless and often destructive expansion, we are still blessed with an abundance of wildlife: wallabies, echidnas, wombats, possums (of course!) and all manner of bird life. When you slow your life down, take the time to watch and listen, nature will come to you. All it requires is patience and silence, as you have so perfectly demonstrated. Thank you once again and keep up the good work!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      It sounds like a wildlife haven where you are! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @markoa6999
    @markoa6999 2 місяці тому +2

    That is so amazing that there is such a large network of canals and support structures and moving bridges for you guys to use and control on your own, it’s just mind blowing. And it seems that it’s not being abused by people which is amazing.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Mark, it is amazing that there is so many connected miles of water to explore and I hope it stays like that for many, many years to come. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @anthonybelcher7261
    @anthonybelcher7261 2 місяці тому +6

    You always manage to show an array of wonderful creatures for our viewing delight.also I love seeing the natural springtime occurrence of the beautiful tree blossom coming out so dramatically forming a very beautiful canopy of different coloured petals cascading over the branches. The petals wave so gracefully in the gentle breeze alongside the canal.such great splendour.super cool.❤🦆

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      You write your comment like poetry- they are so lovely to read. Thank you so much; take care 🌻🦋

  • @markd3250
    @markd3250 2 місяці тому +3

    This lifestyle suits you so well. It's a combination of traveler, explorer and adventurer but without the hectic pace and stress you'd otherwise have to endure if you attempted something like this on land. And as you noted when in front of that bridge and a car went over it, you can't see the real beauty of something like that in a car going over it. I'm glad you enjoy doing what you do, as it brings a lot of smiles as you graciously take us along with you!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs because they are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mark. Take care🦋🌻

  • @user-le2ln6mc9o
    @user-le2ln6mc9o 2 місяці тому +3

    You are one Nice Person.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      That is a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @fionasaunders7646
    @fionasaunders7646 2 місяці тому +2

    Delightful and much appreciated , a slice of This England.

  • @PaulWest_Videographer
    @PaulWest_Videographer 2 місяці тому +5

    I too have signed the petition. I always look forward to a Friday, when I know there will be a relaxing and informative Vlog for your good-self and Zeph.
    I was very much looking forward to recording a documentary in the Thames Valley, and visiting the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Reading, Berkshire, where I was brought up some (many) years ago now. Oh well, better to wait, as it is stormy weather forecast for over the weekend.
    I very much look forward to Vlog next Friday... 🙂

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +2

      That is so good of you to sign the petition. Thank you so much! Enjoy filming after the storms. Take care 🌻🦋

    • @PaulWest_Videographer
      @PaulWest_Videographer 2 місяці тому

      Thank You! 🙂@@themindfulnarrowboat

  • @31Alden
    @31Alden 2 місяці тому +4

    I agree with someone above re: the wind turbine being noisy. Then there is the issue of clearance, etc. Interesting about the various scarecrows! And of course, the darling little Nuthatch! The various bridges, per usual, are filled with beauty and charm! ❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I think you are right about the turbine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @babs675
    @babs675 2 місяці тому +6

    Always look forward to your vlogs. ❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I’m so pleased that you look forward to the videos. Take care🌻🦋

  • @TheJessierb
    @TheJessierb 2 місяці тому +5

    Cruising is like walking on water! That is, it's about the same speed :) Yes I heard the Chiff Chaff! The Horsetail is an ancient plant that has existed for millions of years. The University of Bristol Botanical Garden contains a collection of plants called the Evolution collection that traces the origins of plants and features plants that date back as far as 200 million years. It's like entering ancient times. Loved the evening walk and the beautiful sandstone (?) bridge and the two ducks on their stroll. Thankyou for the lovely images from the peat bog and learning more about them. They are magical places aren't they. Your poem My Voice really touched me and yes we should all speak up to protect the tiny pieces of habitat that remain to wild creatures and plants (there is only 9% of the land on the earth that is left for non human animals). Take care Vanessa and happy cruising in the week ahead! xxxx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Hi Wendy, what a wonderful comment and so full of brilliant information too. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I try and avoid being political but this week, I felt that my poem needed to be about how important these wildlife habitats are to us all. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋

  • @brianrainford8199
    @brianrainford8199 2 місяці тому +3

    Really enjoyed today’s. Therapeutic, thank you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @robinhall3347
    @robinhall3347 2 місяці тому +2

    Petition signed!
    Hope they save this peat bog - as an environmentalist, IMO, wetlands are more important than all other areas - too many wetlands have been paved over or filled in and built on.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for signing the petition too. You are so right about the importance of these peat big habitats. Take care🦋🌻

  • @OsirisSonOfGeb
    @OsirisSonOfGeb 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing that petition, Vanessa. That development is nothing short of vandalism and I hope we can prevent it from going ahead.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I agree with you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻

  • @Bezuidenhout474
    @Bezuidenhout474 Місяць тому +1

    Your book is worth its weight in gold with your amazing dazzling poems and colourful drawings.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому

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

  • @user-er6tu7rw5c
    @user-er6tu7rw5c Місяць тому

    You are an amazing woman and a skilled artist too.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому

      That is such a kind thing to say. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @paulplant6486
    @paulplant6486 2 місяці тому +2

    The history surrounding the canals and local villages are just fascinating and the nature is beautiful. Many don't understand that the narrowboat life is also hard work and as it's down sides also. Overall though such an amazing life to live

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      I agree Paul, there are ups and downs, but it’s a great way of life. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @anniemac3075
    @anniemac3075 2 місяці тому +2

    I just watched this again because it makes me feel calm & at peace with everything & that I'm in a lovely place surrounded by water. Thank you Vanessa for yet another lovely video, hope you get some information about wind turbines, heat pumps & boats to help you decide if there's anything else you can do to reduce your footprint.
    🌱🐾

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Hi Annie, that is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that it made you feel chilled. I’m getting lots of great advice coming in about the heat pumps and turbines. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @abaswuatan2893
    @abaswuatan2893 2 місяці тому +4

    All your vids- is a treasure! My melted soul take reast and calm!

  • @paulwhitehouse3690
    @paulwhitehouse3690 2 місяці тому +2

    Many thanks for the heads up, I signed the petition to save Danes Moss reserve.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for signing the petition. That is so good of you. Take care🦋🌻

  • @ShortAndNarrow
    @ShortAndNarrow 2 місяці тому

    There is this magnolia tree near me that someone pruned into a giant ball and it is lovely. I am dreaming on my narrowboat life in a few years time.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      The tree sounds beautiful! I hope your narrowboat life starts soon. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @FreeSpeach5491
    @FreeSpeach5491 2 місяці тому +2

    I was feeling under the weather today… curled up in bed and spent the afternoon watching many of your videos 🙂 I’ve now subscribed to the channel … fab stuff and thank you for making my day 🙂

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I really hope you start to feel better very soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @MarcelEling
    @MarcelEling 2 місяці тому +3

    Beautiful life on the water❤

  • @wesleydwoolfall6852
    @wesleydwoolfall6852 Місяць тому

    Good see u keep good on the boat ❤

  • @RamblingBob
    @RamblingBob 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi Vanessa,
    Bob here! We met briefly on the tow path in Bollington yesterday. It was really nice to see you. Love your show.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Bob! It was lovely to meet you too. I hope you enjoyed your walk? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @charlesneilson1841
    @charlesneilson1841 2 місяці тому +3

    I am one of your patrons. Love your vlogs. Live in Canada but now have a NB, at Crick, retiring soon and will travel the canals for a portion of the year. All the best.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Charles, how exciting that you’ll be cruising the waterways soon in your narrowboat! I’ll look out for you. Thank you so much for being a Patron too! Take care 🌻🦋

  • @user-yx8ix4nw9j
    @user-yx8ix4nw9j 2 місяці тому +3

    A big hug from S W France x

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I love the SW of France!😍 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

  • @jeanmorris6601
    @jeanmorris6601 Місяць тому

    I signed the petition, too many important wildlife habitats are lost to development imho.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, Jean! That is so good of you. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @joegreen7616
    @joegreen7616 2 місяці тому +2

    Good morning Vanessa woke up today to a 4.8mag. earthquake…the power of mother nature…here in the States…east coast area…thanks for the video…04.05.24.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Oh my goodness- I hope you are all ok? That must have been so scary to wake up to. Sending you my love and best wishes. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @shirleyjordan5941
    @shirleyjordan5941 26 днів тому

    It’s a brave under taking on your canal trips

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  26 днів тому +1

      When the weather is calm and the engine is well, then it is a lovely way to travel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @ImogenC-rt3fm
    @ImogenC-rt3fm 2 місяці тому +2

    What a stunningly beautiful day! ❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      It was such a lovely day! Than you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @chriswalker8378
    @chriswalker8378 2 місяці тому +2

    I've been lucky enough to have been on the leeds Liverpool canal & the manual swing bridges are hard work but it's fun on the water good exercise & great views

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      I can’t wait to do that canal. I bet it’s stunning up there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @PickingPaul1
    @PickingPaul1 2 місяці тому

    Just realised the bird near my narrowboat is a chiffchaff then, I never knew, lovely song bird

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I hope you are all settled in and loving your narrowboat life, Paul? Enjoy the chiffchaff song. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @carljeffrey82
    @carljeffrey82 2 місяці тому +1

    great sunsets the magic bridge by the scarecrow village , nice

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      The scarecrow village was such a special place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @Andyc515
    @Andyc515 Місяць тому

    Wow! So calming and peaceful so tranquil could watch these vlogs all day,enjoying your adventures keep the vlogs coming cheers and happy boating

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому +1

      I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs calming. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

    • @Andyc515
      @Andyc515 Місяць тому

      @themindfulnarrowboat your welcome I love this kind of thing I find it peaceful. 😊

  • @maireadmaguire7509
    @maireadmaguire7509 15 днів тому

    Hiya👋🏼, I’ve had 2 turbines-both are gone! Unbearably noisy few other not great points and solar is way better. Loving your channel n what you’re doing 🙌🏼

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  14 днів тому

      That is such great advice! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 2 місяці тому

    omg great vlog love your drawings every week... love it...........

  • @Bezuidenhout474
    @Bezuidenhout474 Місяць тому

    Please include your beautiful fury friend, kettle and tea pot in a frame of time on a page in your book of such colourful memories.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому

      Zephyr is in last year’s journal but I have never drawn the other things that you suggested- good idea! Take care🌻🦋

  • @shirleyjordan5941
    @shirleyjordan5941 26 днів тому +1

    You are so clever to write and illustrate your journey

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  26 днів тому

      That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I just work and practice hard at it. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @user-ne7jg5gt7x
    @user-ne7jg5gt7x 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the frog, so real looking ! Beautiful area you’ve found, enjoy !!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Frogs are beautiful and it was fun to draw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @denisemeredith2436
    @denisemeredith2436 Місяць тому +1

    I have only just discovered your videos and journals, how lovely to end with a poem and a drawing. I wish I could draw.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому

      Denise, you can draw; I promise you. I have practised hard to try and improve my drawings. If you look back at my old videos, you will see that I was not very good at all. I am not a natural artist- I just work at it. Try and build in an hour a week, where you sit and sketch; pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @user-te1hi9rx7b
    @user-te1hi9rx7b 2 місяці тому +5

    i nearly went down the widebeam route- electric 10 foot wide 60 foot long from thames solar. health condition meant i had to stay where i am-but retired and love watching the freedom you people have gained on the canals.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      I hope you are okay now? I can see why you would prefer a wide beam, they are beautiful boats aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

    • @user-te1hi9rx7b
      @user-te1hi9rx7b 2 місяці тому

      @@themindfulnarrowboat health condition will never go-but making most of my time, so have a new perspective. widebeams are like apartments on water. though you can travel more waterways with narrowboats-)

  • @sarkybugger5009
    @sarkybugger5009 2 місяці тому +1

    Lovely video, as always.
    Here comes the sun...

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much- that's so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋

  • @pilpelet100
    @pilpelet100 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm catching up with my video-watching due to being snowed under with work for a few days. It was worth the wait! So lovely to watch your video and see your enthusiasm about life on the cut and the wildlife.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      I hope you are not overworking too much, Ruth? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @sandylerski9352
    @sandylerski9352 2 місяці тому +1

    That was a great vlog Vanessa Ruski watched it with me. I can see why you enjoy cruising so much.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Hello Sandy and Ruski! I'm so pleased that you are watching. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @stuartmacdonald4762
    @stuartmacdonald4762 2 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful drawings.

  • @paintutor
    @paintutor 2 місяці тому +1

    i have finished all your previous videos and so am up to date with #189 todays offering thank you so much for all of them i will stay up to date now.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      🏆That is for watching all of the videos and being so patient with the dodgy editing and filming of the old ones. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 2 місяці тому +3

    Another beautiful vlog, I think life on a the waterways suits you perfectly as nature is all around you. Your enthusiasm is charming, I’m so glad that I found your channel, I look forward to Friday because it’s Mindful Narrowboat day. I love the picture of the frog and your lovely poem too. Take care, lots of love. xxxx

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Hi Shirley, what a lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 I look forward to reading your comments too. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋

  • @abaswuatan2893
    @abaswuatan2893 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks to you! My mom is com to heaven 1 month ago- and now i see you vids - it so rest and memories! I love you now- and my MOM love to see it ~!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I hope you are ok? Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @ian3878
    @ian3878 2 місяці тому +1

    We’ve installed a heat recovery ventilation system on our hybrid boat. My day job is energy efficiency in industry, (including heat pumps), and I’d be happy to discuss technologies and whether they can be implemented in boating life.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      That is excellent! How do I contact you? My email is themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋

    • @ian3878
      @ian3878 2 місяці тому +1

      @@themindfulnarrowboat great. I’ll email you some time tomorrow 👍

  • @louisewhite9152
    @louisewhite9152 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi Vanessa - it’s only me again, I hope you’re okay and keeping well ~ I thought I’d pop in and say hello before I started watching the Vlog/video - I hope you had a lovely Easter - I’m doing okay I’m just waiting for the nurse to come in with the medication. It normally happens around this time - have a lovely weekend ~ sending loads of love and loads of hugs ~ Xxx Xxx

  • @dnewnova
    @dnewnova 2 місяці тому

    excellent really makes my weekend a mindful experience

  • @user-xk2rx5gz8f
    @user-xk2rx5gz8f 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful! Thanks!

  • @johnsutherland6322
    @johnsutherland6322 2 місяці тому +2

    A great video again Vanessa you never let me down totally brilliant have a great weekend ❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, John! Take care 🌻🦋

  • @butchieblock9118
    @butchieblock9118 2 місяці тому +1

    @13:13 oddly enough and appropriate, it's Anne Boleyn minus head😢

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Poor Anne. Do you know who the singer was with the guitar? Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

  • @helmutflieger4098
    @helmutflieger4098 2 місяці тому

    Always a pleasure to see you.

  • @otter736
    @otter736 2 місяці тому

    Just another marvelous video… Thanks Vanessa !!

  • @melissalambert7615
    @melissalambert7615 2 місяці тому +1

    I would enjoy a narrowboat if only for the birds. Nice showing of the swing bridge. I love your penmanship. I've studied penmanship for years. I'm sure you work hard when doing the diary to write so carefully. Nice work. Hello from mostly cloudy Oregon.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      What a great thing to have studied, Melissa. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @anthonybelcher7261
    @anthonybelcher7261 2 місяці тому +1

    I always look forward to your utterly fantastic an amazing mystery cruising adventure.this week was a total pleasure to watch

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I am so pleased that you enjoyed it this week, Anthony! Take care 🌻🦋

  • @RabbitingAgain
    @RabbitingAgain 2 місяці тому

    Getting better and better ❤

  • @neilmorris446
    @neilmorris446 2 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant video calmes me really calmes me you are so talented 👏

  • @andersvikingsvensson8762
    @andersvikingsvensson8762 2 місяці тому +2

    Always awesome canal journeys and the narrator is a crush ❤❤❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I’m glad you like the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @murraysmith6315
    @murraysmith6315 2 місяці тому

    Lovely vlog, very entertaining! Thank you. ❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @1888starz
    @1888starz 2 місяці тому +1

    I can empathize with you on how we must try and preserve all the diversity nature has to offer, from plants to birds and all the wild things that grow. We should all take up less space on this planet to make room to keep all the beauty of natures abundance. I love watching your video's that bring with it such a tender nurturing and heartfelt commitment to all life on earth. I'm still catching up on your video's and enjoy every single one. Happy ventures.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

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

  • @clarecartagena6417
    @clarecartagena6417 2 місяці тому

    The best vlog ever! You share so much of your wonderful gifts; the nature, poetry, sketches. Thank you!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

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

  • @jamesfrankie
    @jamesfrankie 2 місяці тому

    A lovely vlog ( as always).

  • @tims9434
    @tims9434 Місяць тому

    Every episode is work of art. Thanks

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  Місяць тому

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

  • @lorrainerichardson3280
    @lorrainerichardson3280 2 місяці тому +1

    Coming out of Winter must be like coming out of hibernation. I love the bridges and the history along the way. If I lived in England ... but alas age is telling me it's against me as well. I will just travel on Alice Grace each week if you don't mind. I live as sustainably as possible, feed creatures in my garden and grow as much of my own veg as possible. Buy from thrift shops etc, much more fun as well as good on the wallet. Take care and hug that gorgeous Zephyr please. =-)

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Hi Lorraine, it sounds like we share the same values in life. It does feel like coming out of hibernation now!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @dino00555
    @dino00555 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm a recently new viewer, I do watch one other narrowboat fellow (Country House Gent), You're very fun to watch with your bright cheery personality and you seem ok making fun of yourself which I find quite humorous. You do a great job with your videos, keep up the good work!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Country House Gent is super isn’t he? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @mariopioggiajr.8546
    @mariopioggiajr.8546 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the little towns along the canals thanks for giving a little back story on them, so much beauty! Nice pirate glasses lol thanks Vanessa for all you do❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I am so pleased that you enjoy the villages and towns; they are so interesting to explore. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @Margaret_J
    @Margaret_J 2 місяці тому

    Really lovely vlog again - and especially that frog 🐸 just love being able to follow your travels, poems and artwork Thank you Have a good weekend 🙏

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Hi Margaret, I haven’t seen a frog for ages and I have never drawn one in my journal before so I was so excited to spot one in the moss!🤩 I hope you are keeping well? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @locksnkeys
    @locksnkeys 2 місяці тому +1

    Watching you is like having two springs. I wish I could share ours now about 6 months away!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      Spring is always over too quickly isn’t it? I will savour every minute of this one and share it with you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @imeldahiggins-wiffle8302
    @imeldahiggins-wiffle8302 Місяць тому

    So enjoyed the ride...and the best part was the end...the journal is AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing your day....subscribed.

  • @peterbudd44
    @peterbudd44 2 місяці тому +1

    Lovely video again , feels like it’s going to be a good Chiffchaff year .

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      It definitely does sound like a good chiffchaff year so far doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 2 місяці тому

    Lovely seeing your smiling face and seeing you happy xx❤

  • @stevecam724
    @stevecam724 2 місяці тому

    You are a great tour guide Vanessa, a pleasure to watch you vlogs 💖
    Have a wonderful weekend 😊😊

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      It is wonderful to have you on the tour!🤗 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @spacespace764
    @spacespace764 2 місяці тому +1

    Another beautiful and wonderfully informative video Vanessa. The rain has been relentless over these past few months, but the spring greenery is magnificent.
    I have signed and shared the petition. 🙏💚💚💚💜💜💜🇬🇧

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. It has been so rainy hasn’t it but like you said it is making everything so pretty and green. Thank you so much for signing and sharing the petition too. That is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @ezlow1065
    @ezlow1065 2 місяці тому +1

    Love your vlogs and that you say toepath! In Aus we call them foot paths. Greetings from Aus 💚

    • @leanneclare3750
      @leanneclare3750 2 місяці тому

      Some of the tow paths are now public footpaths but the path beside the canal was originally used for horses to tow the boat, hence the name “tow path”.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      That is so kind of you. 😊 Take care🦋🌻

    • @ezlow1065
      @ezlow1065 2 місяці тому

      @@leanneclare3750 Oh thanks for the clarification lol🤣😄 what a silly sausage i am!

  • @stevesnailfish
    @stevesnailfish 2 місяці тому

    Always good....
    Found your channel when off sick from work in the first few days of the year.....It's a must....Fabulous observations of the local wildlife....

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      I hope you’re all better now? Thank you so much for finding my channel and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋

  • @TheCommonGardenTater1
    @TheCommonGardenTater1 2 місяці тому

    As always, a thoughtful, sincere, beautifully crafted hitch a ride along with you production. Thank you so much. Be blessed ALL HERE :)

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому

      That is such a love thing to say! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻

  • @carole3734
    @carole3734 2 місяці тому

    We look forward to your vlog every week! You are always so happy and you share your joy of narrowboating, local history and nature with everyone here. I love the tea and biscuits, your beautiful drawing and poem at the end of your videos. Thanks for sharing the peace and joy, its lovely!😊❤

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Carole, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋