What is it like living on a canal boat in winter? VLOG 88
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2023
- Living off grid on a narrowboat in winter, I love it! There's the wonderful nature, wildlife, and the snow. How do I keep warm on my small floating home? I have a small wood burner, which is sufficient to keep my boat cosey and warm. Onboard I can get hot shower, but on special occasions I relax in a hot bath of bubbles! It can be very challenging living on a canal boat, but the benefits such as, the beautiful surrounding nature, wildlife, picture postcard scenery, and all that tranquility and calmness of the canal water out weighs any negatives. In my mindfulness moments of doing nothing, creative ideas arise from the stillness, and I take to producing some new music for my videos. A reminder to feed the birds! My bird feeder at the front of the boat is attracting many of our feathered friends, including the Robin who bring messages, and they're all grateful for the food! Sit back and relax as I take you on an incredible winter wonderland journey and cruise along the canal, featuring some of my best winter footage and unseen footage from previous episodes.
The Journey started here... I once lived in the fast lane of life, happily married of 26 years, with two children. That chapter was suddenly shattered by the sudden loss of my wife to cancer, which led me in to depression and homelessness. Waking up in hospital, after attempting to take my own life, with just a suitcase, kayak and bicycle and no money, I've managed to rise up out of the darkness and find happiness and continue my next chapter.
I'm a self taught film maker, and creating these vlogs, it gives me something to do, share my personal experiences as I continue my journey cruising and living life on the canal. Please do consider supporting my channel below... Thank you Dave
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Just WOW! unbelievable video. What a wonderful life doing what you enjoy. Scenery was breathtaking and I could only dream of being in your shoes. I just subscribed and I am looking forward to more videos.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for subscribing too 🙏 Dave
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I lost my wife two days ago when her esophageal ulcer ruptured. Your latest video got me through the night. I look forward to watching all of your videos.
Aww, so sorry to hear this Brian. Thank you for tuning into my channel. I hope my videos will help you in some way. As you know I lost my wife too, so if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here. Dave 🙏
@@inspiredbynature3 Do you have an email address?
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My heart goes out to you
Brain my condolences 😞. If you're able to, perhaps look at doing something down the road that looks after you, sooner than later. Walks outside in nature, camping, shepherd's hut stay somewhere. When I lost my lovely mum, felt like my right arm was cut off, we did everything together. I still struggle today, but found camping and glamping helped with my mental health and with coping, I now even car camp. A change of environment and scenery, head space to cry as loud as you want and then to explore somewhere new at the same time really helps.
Stay blessed 🙏🏾 I hope something I said was helpful. Just take tiny steps but don't stay inside staring at 4 walls. It isn't good for you mentally.
"spending time in stillness, reflective moments" that says it all.
Appreciation and gratitude Dave, wishing you a blessed Yule. 🌀
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Dear Dave. Just found your vlog on christmas eve, having just lost my husband Terry on the 4th December, after 50 + years of marriage. It was too soon, too quick and my heart is broken 💔. What a beautiful, meditative, nature based vlog. Fabulous gentle photography and filming, that's full of hope and inspiration. We were both conservationists and loved nature and the outdoor life. We have a friend who lost his wife to cancer a few years ago and he took on the narrow boat life on the canals around Skipton in the Yorkshire Sales area. I will be taking a look at your older vlogs.
With kindest regards, blessings, love and light. Thank you and tTake care ☺ x
I am so sorry for your loss.May you find peace and comfort in the gentleness of nature.Very best wishes 🙏 to you.
This was a healing process, I immeadiately started feeling better, more uplifted. In an age of constant performing, timetables and efficiency the notion of freedom, stillness and being tuned with nature and your inner self is becoming more rare - and on the other hand more sought after, too. And the beauty of snow, ah. We have lots and lots in Finland now and it's freezing cold, too. But it's beautiful, especially on the frozen river at sunset. Take care!
Thank you for your kind words 🙏 Dave
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Every once in a while you can strike gold with UA-cam, today I have. Thoroughly enjoyed this, fantastic photography, no wobbles, and nicely presented, with no overbearing self-images of a narrator. Thank you very much.
Thanks for watching and your kind words 🙏 Dave
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Beautifull photography Dave ,my life choice is to live in Fuerteventura , Canary Islands we are all different . Thoroughly enjoy your channel it’s genuine and certainly shows the beauty of nature it caught my attention and just wanted to pass on a comment
I'm so sorry for your loss
Completely agree this is the best video I have ever seen.
Many of us seek a purpose in life that leads to contentment, but it can be hard to find. Dave has found it in sharing the beauty of nature through his technical and artistic skills. Thanks for sharing Dave and I hope that you have a very Happy Christmas.
Thank you for your kind words 🙏
Hello Again. I posted earlier and shared the loss of my husband Terry. I've just watched one of your other vlogs - 86 (kingfisher)? Re being brought up in Bridlington. We hail from the East coast too. Every christmas eve we would travel there and have some fish and chips on the harbour. We loved the Winter sea. Love & Light ☺
I once was a barrow boy in Bridlington. 😃 ahhh the floral pavilion, Yorkshire Bell and 3Bs theatre 🙏
Dave Jazzalina and PauloC. Fabulous content as always. Onwards and upwards for the whole World in 2024. ❤
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Thank you ❤
Lovely to wake up to this on Christmas morning
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Stunningly beautiful.......touched my soul!!
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Merry Christmas, Dave 🙏
Bittersweet memories watching this while warming my boat after 5 days away as this is the third Xmas without my beloved to share it with. Wishing you much joy this coming year 🦆💕
Winter to me is a season of beauty and quiet contemplation. Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays to you!
just beautiful. How talented you are to catch all the great shots to convey the beauty and layered peacefulness, emptiness without it feeling lonely or isolated. and then adding your music too. You've got a lot to be getting on with without the usual distractions. Thanks for taking us on this beautiful trip.
Thank you for such kind words 🙏 Much appreciated and I'm pleased you enjoyed my video. Dave
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Merry Christmas. Thank you so much for making these beautiful videos. One day I will retire and live in every moment, as you do!
Always been something magical about the British countryside in winter.
Very beautiful home in nature
I really love your life style, I can see that it has changed you for the better, and I love to see nature through your videos, yes I feed the birds n my back garden 👍
🙏 thanks
Oh that's just gorgeous 🥰 thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄
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Merry Christmas !
Merry Christmas 🙏
Love & Peace
Merry Christmas 🙏
I love the "Mandala effect" that you etched into the snowy ice surface, around your boat!
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Wonderful. The art on the ice is so cool.
Great ambiance, so soothing
Loved your music, very calming, reminded me for some reason of monks praying, (how strange is that)! Love watching your videos you have a really calming voice and manner, I always wanted to retire (in just over a year) onto a narrowboat as I live alone with my dog cat and budgie 😅
Thank you for your kind words. Merry Christmas 🙏
Absolutely beautiful mate.Certainly found your place.The hard times are helped by the beauty of life.Your camera work is amazing and mother nature doesn't dissapoint. Your never alone.you know what I mean.Look forward to you sharing more beauty.cheers mate.🤗👍🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thank you for tuning into my UA-cam and watching! I hope you will join me on many more of my episodes. Until the next episode here's the playist of previous episodes. Merry Christmas 🙏 Dave
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I absolutely enjoyed this video. You have reminded me that boredom is an important part of creativity. Now with gadgets that fills that void, we rarely even explore who we truly are.
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I lived minutes from the Grand Union Canal and never realised I lived next to such beauty ,thank you this was lovely, Happy Christmas ☺
Amazing! I just love you arrangment for bird feeders! 🐦❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
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At one time, in my earlier years, I couldn't live in quite tranquility. Now - in my 70's -- I could live the way you do on a narrowboat in winter. I crave the solitude, the tranquility, the peace and a good cup of coffee. All the best.
🙏 Thank you, Stephen. In this world, it's difficult to live a full life of tranquillity. We have to live life the best we can, and when that tranquillity and peace and stillness is present, is to embrace it, but accept that one day change may come along with the challenges again. However! Inner peace, tranquillity is always there, and even in our busiest, most chaotic surroundings, it's possible to be at peace. It's just a case of not attaching to your thoughts. Dave 🙏
I'm glad you enjoyed it Kyla , it was a big job, but the reward was great 🙏 Dave
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Most excellent, thank you very much.
Thank you for tuning into my UA-cam and watching! I hope you will join me on many more of my episodes. Until the next episode here's the playist of previous episodes. Merry Christmas 🙏 Dave
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Beautiful photography and music
Thank you 🙏 Dave
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Growing up and spending my whole life living in Texas I love all things winter
I thought you got snow in Texas sometimes. Or am I mistaken?
Yes Robins are such a delight these days I have several call at my disabled bungalow the back garden so lovely to see 🕊️
Robins are beautiful. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏 Dave
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Merry Christmas Dave from alabama. You've brought me so much joy this year! You've helped bring me thru some tough times by watching your positive messages. May the Devine Creator bring you peace and blessings in the year to come!
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Thank you Dave magical as usual!
My pleasure 🙏
No fast forwarding thru this one. Beautiful. 🌲🏆👍
I decided to wait until Christmas morning to watch this in full. It befits the day. Sitting here with coffee and chocolate-covered cherries that I was gifted, last night. Perfect way for me to start my Christmas Day: with this visual feast! 10:48 AM on the East Coast of the USA.
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Definitely my favourite time of the year, warm weather is not in my DNA.
I really enjoyed the music 🎶 thank you very much
Absolutely love this, it’s very serene and beautiful. I love a quiet life.
🙏 I'm pleased that you liked it. Dave
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Beautiful Photography. Thank You.
Thankyou for showing the magic of winter and wonderful wildlife. 💚
All things bright and beautiful today then Dave, I wish I wasn’t disabled still waiting to see a heart specialist, but I guess all in good time . As long as your happy in your life Dave that’s more important, I can understand your life the way you love it and your music it suits who you are and your way of life ❤
Hi. In my past, I've wished for many things, and I realised that the more i wished, wanted, needed, I didn't get, just more of something i didn't need! I changed my focus on acceptance and gratefulness. Being in that mindset, I'm finding that I now get gifted with things that help me and make me feel good. Thanks for watching 🙏 Dave
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got enigma vibes from your music mate ! fantastic
By posting these videos, you're giving an amazing gift to all of us: thank you for your kindness !
Omg, what a beautiful video, everything about it is magical, thankyou so much for a glimps of your life.😊
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
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Beautiful! Thank you!
Thank you too! 🙏
A truly beautiful video, and genuinely inspirational.
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Relaxing music beautiful nature thanks love it
Happy Christmas Dave. Thank you for such a lovely video. We really enjoyed your music and the scenery is beautiful. Yes we have to agree with you Winter is wonderful and we also love snow.❤🎄☃️
Many thanks have a wonderful Christmas 🙏
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2024🎉
Merry Christmas 🙏
A visual festive feast what a stunning piece of film making and soundtrack - Dave you really are a very talented film maker It has blown me away, just beautiful.
Thank you for your kind words 🙏
Just what I needed...wishing you a restful and healthy Christmas
I am living in a camper (caravan). Life is so much simpler. I love being connected more with nature. Winter camping was amazing. I would read, watch videos, reflect all while looking out my window at nature all around me, enjoying the snowfall or the wind blowing or the cold sunshine. Life is beautiful. I appreciate the little things more.
Beautiful video thank you ❤🌲☃
Wow ! What a lovely video, you are indeed a very nice and lucky man.
Thank you for tuning into my UA-cam and watching! I hope you will join me on many more of my episodes. Until the next episode here's the playist of previous episodes. Merry Christmas 🙏 Dave
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Lovely videos , you sure do know how to put a beautiful video together 👌👍
Thank you 🙏
Hi merry Christmas and happy 2024. The view is too beautiful for words to describe.
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Its my first time watching your channel also, but I''ve recently become enchanted with narrowboats. Your narration and filmography are beautiful, and yes, you are absolutely bringing joy and comfort to others through these fantastic videos. Thank you Dave, and namaste.
Welcome aboard! Thank you for your kind words and tuning into my UA-cam channel 🙏 Dave
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What a way to live your life. Very envious!
Thank you for this twenty minutes of peace! May your 2024 go well!
Thank you for tuning in to my video and comment 🙏 Dave
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Being away from people and immersed in nature is something people should relish. We don't do it enough. Or just sitting alone. If we sit quietly enough, mother earth and our fellow creatures we share this planet with speak to us, through spirit. Lovely little film, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for tuning in 🙏 Dave
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Peaceful 😊
Such Wonderful filming of nature
What a lovely way to live
Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏 Dave
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Winter is so beautiful. I’d love to live on a narrow boat. Thank you for your beautiful vlog. 😊
I love the idea you are looking after the birds every time you move on. Atb Michael
Merry Christmas Dave
Merry Christmas 🙏
Thanks for this beautiful video 🙂
Glad you liked it 🙏
Nicely done, thanks for sharing your story..😊
Thank you for tuning in and watching 🙏 Dave
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It's a joy watching people do what they enjoy. I lost my husband in December 16,2023. We were planning to enjoy are life's together. But that didn't happen. I miss him so much 😢😢😢😢😢
You spread joy and happiness! Your inner light shines bright! Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁 ❤
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morning dave i love your vlogs and iv finally bought my narrowboat and had my first night on board with the dogs then took them for a morning walk around the marina and theirs some really nice horses and stables next to the marina and just as we were getting back into the boat a flock of about 10 swans flew right over our heads it was early morning and soooooo magical
Have fun 🙏
@@inspiredbynature3 oh I am , I should have done this years ago
Happy Christmas, Dave. Thank you again for another wonderful and serene video.
Thanks! From Sweden
You're welcome! Thank you for tuning into my UA-cam and watching! I hope you will join me on many more of my episodes. Until the next episode here's the playist of previous episodes. Merry Christmas 🙏 Dave
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Amazing capturing nature in her winter coat relaxing video Thanks Merry Christmas to you
I totally get you and the life you have well done with what you have achieved long may you live, nature is gorgeous .
Thank you for tuning into my channel and your kind words 🙏 Dave
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Atmospheric and a real insight into Boat Life! Best Wishes for Christmas!🎄NB Happy Days.
Thank you for your glorious videos and inspiring story.
And thank you for tuning in and watching. Dave
Visual poetry - many thanks
Thanks for watching this episode 🙏 Dave
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My new go-to channel when life has me down or I just need to relax. Thank you so much for your effort Dave! Also, you have inspired me to look for bird feeders! Am on Amazon now...
Hi Dave hello from Boston USA the video you have produced with one of the other channels of describing how you ended up living on the boat was inspiring. Here in Massachusetts we have canal's but nothing like the network in England. Sad we don't I wouldn't mind living that way. I just thought a lot about my Dad after my mom passed. It was a very difficult time. Just thinking he would probably have benefited living on a canal. It's been a few years now and he's okay but not the same Guy. Anyway I'm glad you found your peace. Have a nice weekend
WOW! Such a wonderful relaxing environment. Soothing. And the outside is nice too.
Thank you for watching 🙏 Dave
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What a beautiful life
Welcome onboard! I'm pleased you enjoyed the episode. 🙏 Dave
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Super 👏 pozdrawiam Mariusz Poland 🇵🇱👍✌️
So beautiful your video and your music I loved it, it went together so well Dave thank you so much for that
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
@@inspiredbynature3 Yes young man you have talent thanks so much for sharing take care all the very best hope to hear more of your music 👍
ชีวิตที่เรียบง่าย สงบ อิสระ ของสิ่งมีชีวิตทุกชีวิต ไหลไปตามธรรมชาติที่ผลัดเปลี่ยนตามฤดูกาล โลกใบนี้ช่าง สวยงามน่าชื่นชม ขอเป็นหนึ่งกำลังใจให้ชีวิตคุณพบแต่ความสุข สวัสดีปีใหม่ค่ะ
He looks happy already.
Thanks for watching this episode 🙏 Dave
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Stunning! The music's not bad either
Great video thank for sharing your life a board you boat. Merry Christmas and happy boating in 2024.Will be looking out for you on the cut.👍
Merry Christmas to Dave and everyone.
Thank you for watching Captain! Merry Christmas, Dave 🙏
One of the best narrowboat video's ive watched.
Thank you for your kind words 🙏 Dave
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Thanks for a beautiful video. Enjoy the winter. Seasons greetings.
Thank you! You too! Merry Christmas 🙏
Sitting here in my old banged up citroen waiting outside my daughters music class on a cold Monday night with the heating on watching this excellent video.
Дякую, що переглянули це відео та налаштувалися на мій канал з України 🙏 Дейв
WOW. Jazzalina Garcia!!! Beautiful song.
Thank you Dave
I too love the winter snow; but I do not love the cold!! Peaceful vid.
Stunning in every way. Thank you.
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Thank you for your beautiful vlogs, wishing you a wonderful Christmas and looking forward to seeing more from your creative mind set ❤
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Simply lovely. Thank you for warming my heart. Merry Christmas and all the best to you in the new year.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Chip. Merry Christmas, Dave 🙏
Thank you. I fully enjoyed this beautiful episode. Take care.
Thank you! You too! 🙏