Taking on Canal locks SOLO | Music Making | BOAT LIFE [Ep 123]
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2023
- Today I start my cruise aboard The Rum Wench up the Atherstone Lock flight, single handing the Canal Locks and moor in the town so I can go exploring. I find out about the amazing Ball Game that happens on Shrove Tuesday every year and would love to return during that time. I also start to compose a new tune and show a little about the process of composing music on a narrowboat.
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion - my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy. I also work full time off grid from my tiny home and trade at canal festivals as The Pirate Boat.
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If you want to know more about LIVING ON A BOAT, CANAL RULES or WHAT I DID BEFORE BOAT LIFE then please watch these two videos:
• Live on a NARROWBOAT? ...
• My Narrowboat is batte...
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🎵 Music 🎹
Stiff Ripples by Heidi Manning
Lady Garden by Heidi Manning
The Thrusting Cutlass by Heidi Manning
All music is available via my website or heidimanning.bandcamp.com
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Heidi and Bonnie are cruising the cut
One is a pirate, the others a mutt.
Two little lovelies exploring the land
Each special adventure where nothing is planned
Watching each Thursday is truly the best
Just one thing is missing ME as a guest
Loving the vlogs Heidi lass keep up the great work
Hugs and kisses from Angie B 😘 xxx
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Nicely said….
Those small towns you visit are really nice..Take care and thanks for sharing..
That's a good dittie
Bonny and Heid, a tale so grand,
Upon their boat, they take their stand,
A pirate's life, with rum in hand.
Through twist and turn, the canal does steer,
A pirate laughter, the air does smear,
As they chase adventure, without any fear.
But don't be rude, for they know their code,
Living upon their floating abode,
Their honour exists on this watery road.
Bonny and Heid, a legendary pair,
Navigating waters, their lives they share,
In tales and legends, they'll always be there. ❤
From Nadia & Mark 🫡 xx
Fabulous ❤️🏴☠️😃
That's next level good! I can't get past "there was a young pirate called Heidi". Don't think I should plan a career change.
@@suewilkinson910😂 thanks! It was good fun to write.
@@TheNarrowboatPiratethank you Heidi!! Arrrrr 😘
With all the crap going on over here across the pond, it's really nice see there is still sanity and serenity out there. I try to avoid and block out all the crap when I can but, you're just not always able to get away from it. Your videos are a nice break for me, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that you really do help out some, probably many, of us more than you realize. Thanks for that. Take care.
Aww thanks so much for your Lovely comment, that’s made my night 😄❤️🏴☠️
The other day I was having a bit of a rough day and suddenly thought, what would Heidi do? Answer, laugh of course. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Aww thank you so much, I hope your day got better 😄😄
Yay! It's Thursday and you know that means?
It's the pirates life for me!! ❤🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
You keep making 'em and we'll keep watching 'em.
Thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
Aaaaaah, when you shut your engine off ... on my boats, when I was safely moored up to a dock at the end of the day, or tied to a buoy on the water, or safely anchored out ... when I knew the boat was good for the night and I could then shut the engine off ... that was so sweet, such a sweet sound of the engine burbling down to "off" ... the quiet was so peaceful ... life was so good. Thank you for sharing that on your boat, so sweet. 🙂 Love the ditties.
Every day's a school day with you Heidi, you are so Talented..we think you are Amazing.🎶👍 Thanks for another gem.😀
Wow, thank you! 😄🏴☠️
So glad Bonny is playing well with others. I bet people surround themselves with you as you are so positive and uplifting. Thanks, I love watching your vids. (Craig)
Aww thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
Really enjoyed the look at the village and the process of composing a tune 🎶. Very much appreciated. Looking forward to the next chapter. Be well and stay safe.
Thank you 🏴☠️❤️🎵
@@TheNarrowboatPirate You're welcome.
It's that feel good day of the week again 😊.....thank you Heidi for allowing us into your home and life....total escapism.....love your music, it fits so well with your cruisin' footage......and really love your boat in and out......take care until next Bonnyheidi day.😁
Aww thank you 🏴☠️😃
Ahoy Heidi!! You are as very talented you lady & I enjoy your music in your videos!!! Glad that Lil Bonny is getting used to being with you!!
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
I so enjoy watching your life on the locks. How would anyone get lonely with all the friends in your life.
Another adventure Thanks for showing your talent as a musician Brilliant Take care Sail safe x
Thank you ❤️🎵🏴☠️
Hi Heidi, thank you so much for sharing how you make music. We really enjoy your videos. The music you have created is wonderful.
A little ditty
Heidi the queen of the double entendre
Bonnie the first mate of whom we are fondre
With Rosie and Jim always getting it on
Heidi 'just wets the lips' until it's all gone
"Don't be rude" we hear her say
As her music plays along the way
Heidi's back cabin is where it's at
As she's sipping her rum in her pirate hat.
Keep up the good work! Two ex narrow boaters. Jean Macdonald & Phil Lingard xx
Aww fabulous ❤️😂
Thank you for showing us a bit about how you record your music, I found it very interesting. One idea that may or may not appeal to you; if you could record some of the plethora of sounds that surround you each day (e.g. the steady beat of your diesel engine, the sound of your new ratchet winding, the creak of the lock paddles raising, the rush of water through sluice gates, the dawn chorus and perhaps even Bonnie's breathing and so on) then perhaps you could use your virtual mixing desk to convert them into percussion or backing tracks (altering the playback speed to suit your music) and using the various controls to alter the sounds to something more musical and less 'real'.
Thank you for all your work in shooting and editing your videos, they provide enjoyment for many people, including me.
I have tried and it sounded awful…. I did mention it in one of my earlier vlogs …. Most of my tracks do have the tempo of the engine though as the engine is often running charging the batteries when I’m making the music … I will try to do a live thing one day though 😂😂
Binge watch 10 odd of you posts. You have sold me the boaing life. Just keep being you, it makes a refreshing change. Love your cabin mate 🐕
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
I listened to your tunes. The song (The Rum Witch) brought me to Middle earth. Just loved it.
Your positivity helps more people than you realize Heidi. My twin sister died in may of cancer and i often have low night's. Your videos help ne to reconnect to nature and realize that i still have a life to live. And i xan still enjoy it You are so upbeat. I appreciate all the work you put into the videos. More power to you and bonny. And thank you.
Aww I’m so sorry ❤️
You’re one lovely, talented lady Heidi!!! Keep cruisin’, keep sharing!
Thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
I have been dying to know more about the music of your vlogs…..lovely and really adds to them being SPECIAL. Very enjoyable, I have loved every minute. Thanks.
Aww thank you ❤️🏴☠️😄
It’s always a treat to cruise with you and Bonnie. I like it when you include your music, you are so talented Heidi !!
Aww thank you 😊🏴☠️🎵
Heidi, you have an amazing musical talent ! You could be a huge professional music producer. Well done girl !
Aww thank you 😃❤️🏴☠️🎵
You are one talented lady, much love to you ❤️
Thank you so much!
You fabulously talented pirate you- love it! Your vlog is such a joy…
Awww thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Heidi, what beautiful music, my eyes shut, then you take me to paradise. Love to you and bonny❤️
Heidi, you have such a clean engine and engine room. I love a gal with a good running motor.
Just don’t look closely 😂😂😂
Bonny and Heidi are cruising the cut,
"Ahoy there we're after some plunder and smut",
The rum wrench, she cruises through through sun snow and Sleet,
So Heidi her friends on the cut she can meet.
'Tis fun time, 'tis rum time, when Heidi sails up,
So break out the tankards and we'll have a sup.
Love your vlogs.
Pete 😊
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
your music's great. Bonnie wants a theme tune , I can see it in her eyes.
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Bandcamp looks like it gives you struggling 😁 artists a good deal 82%. Finally a company in the music industry not ripping off the Artists 👍. I'd never heard of bandcamp but I'll set up an account and buy your tracks right now.
Aww thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️🎵
Yes, Bandcamp is brilliant! I discovered it with a guy called "Gift from Crows" also piano based music 🎵 🎶. So glad Heidi and Bonnie are on there now too! ☠️🦜
Heidi you always have me smiling. Really enjoy your music and then get a lesson on how such beautiful music is created. What a treat! Thank you so much for sharing. Sending love from Wisconsin, USA, Deb
Aww thanks Deb 😄😄
Couldn't sleep but you and Bonbon were there for me lol xxx love the vlogs girls. Please do more cruising vlogs so we can enjoy the views,nature and your music. I think your latest piece should be called Bonnie's tune. Xxx
I do a new vlog every single week 😄 if you press the bell it lets you know when it’s gone live so you don’t miss one 🏴☠️😄
Heidi hubby and I love your videos, watching how you live life on a narrow boat, and now with Bonny. We’re at the other end of Earth in Southern Highlands of NSW in Australia. No narrow boating here as it’s too dry, but it’s so interesting to watch your life and we too enjoy the limericks in your back room 😮. Cheers from Oz
Awww thanks so much for watching ☺️🏴☠️
Hi Heidi, thoroughly enjoyed your video. Love your smutty sense of humour and your comments keep me smiling.
Your musical skills are brilliant, I'm so impressed with your ability to compose your own music - keep it up. XX
Thank you 😃🎵🏴☠️
Dear Heidi I just ❤your music . Lady's garden brings peace to my soul. Thank you so much. A huge, warm friendly hug from Belgium 🇧🇪.next song title: don't be rude! 😗
😂😂 I need a title for this new one 🎵
Hey Heidi..you make lovely music dear…I wonder were you a music teacher by any chance …😮
@@TheNarrowboatPirate bridge 69 🤣😂😂
@@peacejames4195 I taught sound recording and music tech (recording orchestras, bands and live sound in theatres) etc to 16-19 … not actual music, music is my hobby 🏴☠️😃🎵
@@katebroom9508 😂😂😂
I always look for the grooves on bridges and locks from where the boats were horse drawn
Yes they are amazing 😄❤️😄
That last song you shared was absolutely gorgeous.... good falling asleep music... just what I'm looking for.
Thank you for sharing how you create your music fascinating ❤ so talented 😊 i like working Atherstone flight, especially when the vlockies are working 😅 stay safe ❤🌈
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Might be an idea to add a wrist strap to that windless, I’m pretty sure it doesn’t float! Love the vlogs.
Haircut, chippy tea, rum, music - great vlog, thank you.
Thank you xxx
Bonnie is getting there ,,, time and patience will show rewards .
Your musics great .
Thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
So cool that you stopped off in my spiritual town of Atherstone and got your hair cut in my wife’s barber … can’t believe, you were ‘going up, and I was going down’ between the Ashby and Coventry Canals. When I moored at Sutton Cheney, we had a lot going off all at once. One things for sure, Heidi, you have the best boating channel on UA-cam, I am sure there is drama for you, but you never show it here and in doing so, you keep the magic/the positive side of boating alive and well. Brilliant also that you are promoting ‘band camp’ and I may at some point have a narrowboat ditty for you to read in ‘the rear entrance’. Buy Bonny something nice. We love you ❤
Awww thanks so much Nigel ❤️🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate … thanks be to you Heidi and so much more.. Bonny …❤️
Thanks for showing how you make music. It looks like fun. Your hair cut is a really nice style. I enjoyed the ditty’s too. I’m glad you have Bonnie she’s so sweet.
Greetings Heidi, love you're channel and Bonnie. Watching from Las Vegas, .USA✌️ ❤️
Thank you so much!
Loved watching your music making. Creativity is such a gift!
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
Another enjoyable blog\video regards Chris from Macclesfield
So many positives and I also know it’s nearly the weekend when you post! Thank you, Heidi! 🍻🍻 🥃 🥃
THAT would be an interesting baby 😮😂😂
Heidi, I really love your “plincky-plonky “ music being played currently on your vlogs. More please. Capt John.
That last song your creating was so peaceful to me!
Aww thank you 😃🏴☠️
When my uncle had a boat on the Grand Union he was always getting a stiff one ,he could of done with your windlass gaget,your music is lovely Lady garden is so peaceful I can just imagine you in your garden trimming your bush Ahoy from Cornwall,take care love to sweet Bonny xx
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I have to say I love your channel and your accent. I am half British my mum died 3 yrs ago. I miss hearing that accent, Thank you for the reminder Heidi.
Aww thank you 😃
Hi Heidi, Fish & chips with mushy peas Mmmm😊 Very interesting input with regard to your music making. Keep up the great filming. Rum aswell, I will join you. A small Lamb's. Cheers❤
Cheers 😃🏴☠️
Heidi, thanks so much for sharing your musical moments. Reason is one of my favorite pieces of software, and the piece you composed was just lovely. Chug on, you pirate.
Not long ago I asked, how you produce your music - and here is the answer :)
Thank you for all of your videos, greetings from Austria :)
Hopefully you can see this one develop 😄❤️🎵
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Rock on :)))))))
Morning Heidi and Bonny 🙂
I think we can safely say that Bonny is well and truly "bonded" - cheeky little madam, peeking in the shower! 😮😂 Good hairdo Heidi, much neater if I may say so.
That windlass thingy is an impressive bit of kit, but, having seen how much it costs, it needs to be IMHO! I enjoyed seeing (and hearing) you making your music - such a talented Lady.
Happy pirating to you both 🤗
😊 thank you xxx
Heidi....Your videos make my day and this one didn't disappoint!
Love your music, especially that short piece at the end of the demo when you added the strings.
Your hair looks great too!
Aren't people great, happy to offer help though the locks. I stayed in an old lock-keepers cottage, now a B&B, some 10 years ago, I was cameraman at a chum's wedding. On the Burton on Trent canal, and having watched the narrowboats rise up over the hedge during breakfast and with loads of time in hand I walked the few foot to the lock and assisted some 4 or 5 boats through. My 3rd gt grandfather (in the late 18th century) was a narrowboat owner on the Grand Union out of Long Eaton & Sawley but I know little about the actual physical workings of locks but its all common sense and you watch and learn. The "last" boat through the feller asked if I'd like a ride up to the next lock so as it was some way and they stopped to offload some rubbish half way I got off there and had some exercise walking back to base to meet up with my mate. But that was after the lassie asked if I'd like a cuppa and within minutes a mug of tea appeared with a plate of biscuits, bless them, so kind. Small world, only turned out their son lived just a few miles down the road from mine back home (some 180 miles south). Love your posts Heidi, keep safe you two, smuggler Frank. 🙂
Oh wow such a small world isn’t it 😄 thanks for the lovely comment Frank 🏴☠️
Lovely vlog Heidi, looking forward to you going up the Ashby Canal, did this canal a few years ago and loved it that much for how peaceful and picturesque it was especially when you get to the top, that when I got my dog 2yrs ago I named him Ashby leaves me with great memories. Take care ☠️❤️👍
Aww fabulous, I’m looking forwards to it 😄❤️
“It’s...🤔, dead fruity”
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Hooray for haircuts!!
Such a good feeling. Like a new you 🙂
Thanks for the video and for sharing your music process - just brilliant.
Have a good weekend you two.
All the best to your mum and dad 🙂
Take care,
Eve
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Aww thanks Eve 😃❤️🌈
I've never commented on your video b4 Heidi....but I absolutely adore your videos....and telling us about how you make the music was just wonderful....thank you
Thank you so much!
Great vid Hiedi,thats my favourite Adagio Of The Strings ,and love the hair by the way Nick🏴x
Thanks so much! 😊
Heidi I absolutely love the new tune it gave me goose bumps. You are such a talented lady. Happy cruising to you and Bonny and huge hugs to you both. 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you 😊🎵
It would be cool if you had some of your buttons with your logo and “crew” on them to hand out to people who work the locks for you. On the inside you could invite them to follow you on UA-cam. Could create new followers and a patroon or two. Love your channel. Give Bonny a doggie biscuit for me.😎
Tony
Hi Heidi. Here's a comment for you. Love you and Bonny!
I love your music! Reminds me of the sunsets on Mykonos!
Now,
Caroline and Pete’s son, Alex, from One Day More has an amazing voice and i think you could do a colab together!
His voice and your music could fill a remarkable album! ❤❤
Thank you and yes he is very talented 🏴☠️😃❤️
I'm a tad behind on your videos but just to say, I love your ditties (rude) & I learn something new every day so BIG thanks ❤
ps nice haircut too 😊
Your new composition gave me great ideas to a way to enhance your already fabulous Vlogs.
Oh Heidi my husband just sat down to his tea and said pop the PIRATE QUEEN on for me 😂 how sweet! I guess that's his new name for you ❤
Haha thank you 😂😂
Love your videos downloaded bandcamp bought nip in the air loved watching you making your music and bonny of course give her a kiss and cuddle from me please 🏴☠️🏴☠️♥️
Aww thanks so much 😄❤️🏴☠️
You need to turn the second one into a dance tune. Was just waiting for the drop 🙂
Love your composition's.I love wstching your hands play. It looks like they belong in a concert hall. So classical . ❤
Thank you very much!
You are a very talented young woman Heidi, great video and your hair looks nice 👌
Love your videos.
Hi Heidi and bonnie, lovely to meet you today, so excited when I knew you had come past our boat yesterday 🎉 it was really useful to see how your windlass worked, given me food for thought. Will be doing all the locks tomorrow as I have to go back to work on Tuesday. Keep vloging as you are brilliant at it. Hope to meet up again take care Alison, ella the noisey cockerpoo and Mike on nb Sarah Kay ❤❤❤❤❤
Aww it was fab to meet you ❤️😃🏴☠️
Hello Heidi Thank you for sharing how you create the lovely music you play. Give some love (scratches & kisses) to Bonny from her aunt Ang. 🐈⬛ Stay safe & healthy you two. Ciao for now. 🙃
Aww thank you 😄🏴☠️
Yes Heidi can hear your music it’s beautiful. Good for you making your own music and saving some money. Impressive darling! Lisa xx ❤
Thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
Hello Heidi & Bonnie, I love you videos.m, and your music. My favorite is Stiff Ripples, and lady garden. Bonnie is doing so much better with the big dogs. Be careful Heidi and happy crushing.❤
Thank you so much!
Love the music it just goes with your way of life
Thank you ☺️🏴☠️
As an ex- roadie I loved hearing you say 'By playing with the attack and all the other little knobbly bits...' I couldn't have put it better myself - it's witchcraft! Admit it! Beautiful! x
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So clever Heidi, wow you are amazing! 😄
love your music, reminds me of ibiza vibes, etc from my youth. your little lass is doing really well.your very multi talented lass, the music at the end of the kevin and perry song, all i want to do is do it comes to mind, love that film makes me chuckle x
I love that track 😂😂😄
Hair looks great chix !! Luckily i dont havebto have mine cut after losing to chemo but buddy needs grooming once a month at 40 but he looks great !
I think you do an amazing job traveling by yourself well with bonny cya next week
Been waiting for this today. 👍
Saw first bit get that bush trimmed😂 your awsome watch tomorrow
Heidi you are multi talented. Especially Musically. Keep up The Good Work. 👍
Thank you so much!
Dear Heidi and Bonnie, one of my two favourite N.B. You Tubers, the other being Narrowboat Will, well that's three really, including Bonnie. I see you are booked to join the Huddlesford Heritage Gathering, this weekend. I will also be there, with my N.B. "The Music Weaver". I hope to see you there. I don't have any rum but I am willing to share my bottle of Glen Moray... Cheers. John Colquhoun. x.
Aww it will be fab to see you 😄🏴☠️🎵
He did a really nice job on your hair.
Your music is wonderful Heidi, so creative , your so talented and i didnt even know xx
Awww thank you 😃🎵🏴☠️
Another lovely video Heidi, and that music - bloody fantastic! Cheers from Sunny Southern California.
Aww thank you 😃🏴☠️
It was lovely to meet you Heidi. I could easily have chatted all afternoon. Happy travels for you both :) G.
And you … we should have sat with a brew - next time 😄🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate you’re on :) Take care :)
Love seeing you wearing your hat! Nice video and Bonni is adorable ☺️
Thank you! 😊
Wonderful U Tube
Thanks again
Thank you too!
Fish and chips,,,,Heidi I would sell my kids, wife and my soul for fish and chips! I live in Japan - been out here 22 years and Japanese food is incredible. However, it is so bleeding healthy and sometimes I miss that gut busting stodge of UK food!!! Thank you so much.....We enjoy your videos - my wife speaks English, but often doesn't quite understand your Oo - er Mrs references,,,,but laughs when I explain! Thank you young lady.....Nice hair cut by the way.
Awww you need to get someone to open up a good chippy over there 😂😂
Absolutely love your adventures, the haircut looks good and thank you for letting us get some of your Lady Garden. Oh Matron, I ran out of rum to have a tot with you so today my choice of spirit was a 12-year-old Glenfiddich whisky. Safe journeys and keep your moist side down.
Cheers 😄🏴☠️
Genius ❤live your music and your videos
really enjoyed the mus[c aspect - but generally find your vlogs really interesting and look forward to Fridays
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
Love your music, just purchased 3 on bandcamp. You really work so hard on those locks and everything you do to give us all such great vlogs, it really is appreciated, thank you so much xxx❤
Aww thanks so much 😄🏴☠️🎵
Heidi, I have been itching to see you putting your music through the recorder. Very interesting, I have two keyboards and have done, in the past a lot of recording. I didn't like to ask to see your instrument, as I already made you play the cornet!!! Lovely!! Be good now!! John xx
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Great vlog kiddo....the hair cut is brilliant. We called it a pixie cut when I was in high school a million years ago. Thank you for sharing how you make your music. Love every bit of it and looking forward to hearing the final cut. You need to make and album. I'd buy it. 😎
😊 thank you