Northampton Marina Life & Painting - Episode 19 UK
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- Опубліковано 9 жов 2024
- E19 Weekly Vlog of our Narrowboat Travels UK Edition. This week in the UK, Wendy shows you how she managed to paint an enormous artwork in the Nutshell. She put the Doddle parcel service to the test and explored the beautiful River Nene Walk along the canal and also had a little sticky beak around Northampton.
Song Credits
17:25 Watercolor - Final Cut Pro
01:00 Benny Hill Theme
00:00 Curtain Call
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FAQ
What cameras do we use?
BIG CAMERA: Canon EOS 80D
SMALL CAMERA: iPhone 7Plus
GOPRO: Hero 3
DRONE: Mavic PRO
MICROPHONE 1: Rode videomic
MICROPHONE 2: Rhode smartLav+
What software do we use? Final Cut Pro
You are the perfect counterpoint to CruisingTheCut. He tentatively plans a route so it avoids and rivers -> you head out onto the Thames when it's in flood. He makes a video about very carefully laying a fire -> you open the door and throw the coal in. Keep it up.
Hi Mike. That's wonderful! The fire building, chuck it all in and hope for the best, technique is definitely more my style. Thanks for the comment. W
Thank you for carrying on while your on your own Wendy, it's nice to see the slightly different style, and to see more of your interests.
Hi Neil. Thank you. Certainly different style. I'm lucky if I get my head in the shot at all! W
Your doing better than you think Wendy, keep it up :)
You are a legend Miss Wendy xxx
Oh, chucks! W
You are amazing Miss Wendy xxx
Hi Corrie. You say the sweetest things. Looking forward to catching up with you guys soon for some cruisin'. W
Each week I look forward to catching up with Life in a Nutshell... thank you
Thanks Kev. I've got more canally things coming soon. W
Great video Wendy it was really good to see you in charge of the camera and doing all the talking great job
Hi Dave. I really enjoyed making the vlog. I've learned a lot about tripods in the last few weeks and selfies! Continues to be a learning curve, which I am enjoying immensely. Thank you. W
I'm glad to see you again Wendy, Happy your doing well. Your a trooper doing things by yourself. I love the painting. Take care
Hi Marilyn. Thank you. I'm getting to grips with engines, oil, water levels, coal, toilets! and electrical cables. Big learning curve, but its 'll going well. W
great vid Wendy good to see you are keeping busy very nice painting by the way.
Hi Peter. Thank you for the support. I'm definitely keeping busy and doing plenty of painting. Roses and castles coming soon... W
Like the painting and the nod to Aboriginal art. Looking forward to seeing the painting of the boat too. Great vlog !
Hi Stephen. I'll practise the new techniques a bit more and then have a go at the real thing on Nutshell. Thanks. W
Cracking little Vlog Wend, well done on the 2000 subs, and the tour of Northampton. The coal hopper we call a Scuttle. Cheers.
Hi Ade. Thank you. We were very chuffed and delighted to reach 2000 subs and quite frankly gob smacked! I always forget the names of the bits and pieces. So many different words to remember. W
An interesting video with nice work on the editing. Speaking as one of the 2000 subscribers that you printed out a thank you for, you are very welcome. Looking forward to the next video, Rich
Hi Rich. Again, thank you for subscribing to our channel. Regards. W
My basil looks just like yours. For 12 years I have been killing plants on the boat. Awesome that you have space to do such cool paintings. Cheers!
Hi. Thank you. I wouldn't normally take on such a crazy size painting, but it was a commission and I just couldn't say no! I'll being doing much smaller ones in the studio at the back of the boat, from now on. Thanks. W
Very excited this morning to see you had made a posting. Hope things are doing well back in Australia.
Hi Lindsay. Thank you. Things are more of less back to normal back in Australia at the farm. W
Hi Wendy, lovely to see that you've settled into the marina. I can quite appreciate the joy of opening a box of picture hanging hardware too :-) Congrats on 2000 subs, Tori
Hi Tori. I'm so glad that it was appreciated. I suppose it's similar to Magnus getting exciting about new bike parts! We are amazed about the 2000 subs. It's lovely to get the support. Thanks. W
Great to see you are doing so well Wendy and as for your fire starting skills you got it go that is all that really matters .... good post thank you.
Hi Marian. I was very pleased with myself when I got the fire going. Thanks for watching. W
Brilliant!
Hi Jeff. You brighten my day. Thanks. W
Congratulations on the 2k subscribers! Keep it ! Can't wait for your next video!
Hi Rick. Thank you. Next one should be an Aussie adventure depending on Internet connections out in the bush! W
Hope you're enjoying your time back here in blighty Wendy, ( I would say you are ). I've spent some time down in Aus, got quite a lot of family and old friends from here down there, great I love it, but home for me is London and England and Britain and I'm happiest here. I even like the winters and the cold and the British rain etc etc, ha, ha, what a contrast compared to Queensland, ( I lived there for a time, back in the 80s ). Thanks and although you're doing a fine job I'm looking forwards to Magnus returning and looking forwards to watching more of those legendary vids, thanks again mate, thanks.
Hi James. I am enjoying being back in the UK, it's bringing back many childhood memories. I too am looking forward to Magnus returning and getting back to moving on the canals. Thanks. W
Wow! I think you're doing great. Enjoyed very much. The slide things control the air flow in the heater. They will make a huge difference in the heat it puts out as well as how long your fire lasts. Can't wait until you guys are motoring around and hitting the pubs again. Thanks for the update. Not bad. Cheers.
Hi. Thank you. My fire lasts much longer and Nutshell isn't quite such a furnace now! We are both looking forward to getting back on the move again. W
Great vlog Wendy, good to see your doing ok on your own, hope to see Magnus back with you soon. Love your paintings, hope to see more. Take care and looking forward to your next vlog. Lynne
Hi Lynne. Thank you for your kind words. Every day's a school day! I'm planning on doing more painting perhaps on the roses and castles themes. Got to finish the orange box! W
Another great video. Thank you
Hi Peter. Thank you for watching. W
Great Painting
Hi. Thank you so much. The Sydney Opera House is one of my favourite themes to paint. W
A great video with lots of content, I really enjoyed it. Well done and thank you. I hope Magnus is keeping well.
Hi Sylvia. Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Magnus is very well thank you. W
WOW 2000 subs that's amazing Well done Guys, heh heh you must be chuffed.
I've really enjoyed your style made me laugh many times. Just love your enthusiasm not matter if its opening a bag of coal, I've done the one piece at a time method too, finding quirky bits to film, time telling Dandelion. missing the captain's input, but great to see the first mate having fun.
Hi Paula. Thank you so much. I find it's often the little things in life that are the most interesting. When I saw the 'clock' in the grass it brought back a flood of childhood memories, so I just had to see what time it was! W
Awesome vlog.. as always! Best wishes.
Hi Harry. Thank you so much for the lovely comment. W
Hi Wendy. Happy you are enjoying life in Northampton. The marina in Beckets Park has only been there for a couple of years. Hope the building work for the new university is not too disturbing. Thank you for the great videos. It is interesting seeing Northampton from somebody elses perspective.
Hi Sharon. The marina is wonderful. The people are delightful and it's kept spotlessly clean and beautiful. I don't find the building works disturbing, but I have swapped kookaburras, geckos and green tree frog morning noises for geese and ducks! Same, same, but different. All lovely. I am enjoying watching the little goslings growing up. Northampton is a great place to be moored. It has everything. W
The marina opened in 2012, so 5 years now
Thank you for responding .
You both are such a lovely couple , which makes this Vlog ?? So enjoyable .
It's a shame we carnt see what he's up to on the farm .
When will you both be doing the Leeds Liverpool 5 rise ?
Brilliant so relaxing to watch you both , it so takes the stress out of my work !
Cheers
Ants xx
Hi Anthony. Thank you. Magnus will be posting vlogs from Australia so you'll be able to see what's he's up to too. Not sure of the exact timing for Leeds Liverpool, but the next leg will be heading up to York, then westish.
I do believe Cruiseingthe cut. Has the Nutshell on his last blog Good blog Mrs Wendy hubby has ya well on your way!! And that looked like a good fire to me
Hi James. Thank you. My fire skills are slowly improving but I have recently picked up a few more tips on the finer details, like what to do with the top and bottom slider thingies, so that has made a big difference to the longevity of my fires! W
Hi James, That wasn't THE Nutshell in CtCs vlog, just another Nutshell :)
Congratulations on your 2000 success.
Hi Jodi. Thank you so much. It's hard to believe! We both really appreciate the support we are receiving. W
Always love your vlogs - keep them coming - as real ale officianardos I'm surprised you've never brewed your own - how about a Nutshell home brew to welcome the other half home ?
Hi Martin. Now there's an idea. Magnus has put down plenty of brews over the years but the real thing now just around the corner... W
Wendy, there's a beer festival happening in a few weeks at Beckett's Park. you're in a prime location!
Hi James. Thank for the info. I'll keep an eye out for that one. There's a Food Festival at Beckett's Park this weekend which I am planning on visiting. I believe there is an ale tent! W
yep last year they had a couple of local ales. I was on Gideon with Dave, Bernie and Kim. if you make it down to the beer festival we may see you again. enjoy the food festival!
Thanks James. Looking forward to it. W
Hi. From memory, I think the metal container for coal is called a coal scuttle. For shaking the ash out of the fire, I believe there is a small lever at the front of the fire at the bottom where the door to the ash tray is. I believe you put the same metal handle into it and shake it rapidly from right to left. This avoids the ash from flying out into the room. Give the ash a few minutes to settle then open the door to the ash container and with the same handle you pull out the ash can. This method allows you to also shake out the ash from a fire that is already lit. I hope this makes sense.
Hi. Thank you for the info. I give that a go next time. All advice gratefully received. W.
I recall showing the grate rattler only last week. You've been at the gin again have you not?
Hi Chris. I checked my stove and I don't have the 'rattler' on the side like on your stove! We must have different models. W
Oops !!!
If you're staying & keeping the boat (I thought you'd both gone back to Australia), re the ash, try looking at a Tippy ash box. They're a bit pricey, but you can keep it inside because the lid stops the air from getting in therefore combustion stops so no CO. www.tippyash.co.uk/
Hi Wendy. Good to see you back on-line. Hope Magnus gets back to you soon.
Where do you get your parcels delivered to without a postal address?
Enjoy your painting whilst you have plenty of 'me time'. Judi
Hi Judi. Thank you. Good question re post. It's taken me a while to get to grips with the various ways to get parcels delivered. I've set up a Doddle account which is situated in the Morrisons supermarket. You can order online and get the parcels delivered there and it's free for pick up for some parcels. Only a nominal fee for others. I have just arranged for a parcel to be sent to an Amazon locker in the same complex, so I'll be testing out how that system goes. Other options are to get parcels sent to some post offices. I'll be doing more painting over the next few weeks. W
Vlog well done Wendy, good to see you bought a laser printer not one of those ink jet things.
Hi Barry. I'm definitely a laser printer kind of girl. I hardly ever need colour anyway, so they are wonderful. W
Hi Wendy, I didn't recognise that part of the Nene you painted...looked like a very unusual building next to it...I'll look out for it next time I'm in Northampton :) And your fire lighting is much more Australian than British :) But...why on earth will you need all of those firelighters!? We're now into Spring/Summer! The warm months! I'm now in shorts and t-shirt. Have you softened up since you've been in Oz? :)
Hi Ronnie. Recognisable roses and castles coming soon! I guess it's all relative. When it gets to 32 degrees every day I'll ditch the fire! W
Great update thank you. You must be missing The Skipper? How are things in Oz & when's he back?
Hi. I am missing him heaps. Things are good back in Oz. He's been busy sorting everything out and now he's on tour, so back in a few weeks. Thanks. W
Nice to see you're doing ok .
Love you're series ! When is the big return of the big Fella ?
Hi Anthony. Thank you. It will be a few week's yet, but we'll get to see him on his Australian vlogs. W
Hello Wendy. Do you also work with acrylics? Would love to see a tutorial on a painting some day. Cheers.
Hi Mark. I tend to work in acrylics and mixed media. The Sydney painting was all done in acrylics. I have just completed a Roses and Castles weekend workshop at Stoke Bruerne which used matt enamels. I'll be playing around with the narrowboat themes but possibly in folk art acrylic paint instead. I'll be sharing how I get on with that. Down the track the idea is to paint the back doors of Nutshell with roses and castles and the ash bucket and perhaps a few other bits and pieces that are begging to be adorned. W
thanks for the update. no pub without Magnus?
Hi Darren. There'll be beer. It was just a dry week! W
I Enjoyed your Vlog!! Have one beer for me.
Hi Stacieod. Thank you. There will be beer! That was a bit of a dry week! W
I enjoyed seeing you paint, would it be fun for you to do some painting videos?
Hi Cyber. Thank you. I'm happy to do some painting videos. So, coming soon... W
Hi Wendy, Thanks to you and Magnus for sharing your experiences aboard, and your love of beer! I've loved catching up on all your vlogs,
I came across 'Life in a Nutshell' via CtC. I'm in the process of selling up to move onto a narrowboat, so doing loads of homework atm. I'll be boating on my own, and have been advised to get nothing bigger than a 57'er but I'd like a space like your studio for my books/studying etc, and can't find anything that size. I seem to recollect Nutshell was 70'and you didn't have much experience - but you both seem very proficient and confident right from the start. Did you have any problems with a boat that size that you haven't mentioned in your vlogs? Also I notice you're now moored up in a marina, but if it had been you going back to Oz, would Magnus be confident cruising single handed? Thanks Cindy
Hi Pelham. Thanks for your lovely comment. Nutshell is 70ft and we really enjoy having the extra space. It's a bit like having a shed at the back of the boat. Magnus has had loads of sailing and power boat experience. I went on a couple of narrowboat holidays as a child and loved it. We also took our family on a week's narrow boating holiday many years ago. We haven't had any problems with a boat this size. You just have to think ahead a little more perhaps. Magnus often drives Nutshell and does the locks by himself if I am in the cabin doing something. He is a very confident single handed cruiser. She has bow thrusters which makes a huge difference to the ease of manoeuvring her. Hope that helps. W
Thanks so much Wendy for all that. I probably won't get a boat quite that long but I don't feel too fazed about things either. I will be getting some Helmsman lessons but when the teacher has already recommended I stay to 57' I have to be certain with my decision to go longer! In fact - I'm going to go and book my 1st lesson now!
Are you going to Crick - if I see you can I come and say hello please?
Thanks again Cindy (Pelham Hall is the google account I use!!)
Hi Cindy. I am planning on going to Crick on Saturday. Yes, please say hello if you see me! W
Hello Wendy my Husband and I been thinking of living on a longboat when we retire. Can you give us tips on how to start our adventure.
Hi Marilyn. I think it would be a good idea to go to a boat show and have a look at a range of boats, to find out which layout you prefer, the look, the feel and the age, etc. It also helped us tremendously to join Facebook groups and watch UA-cam videos on narrow boating and related subjects to get an idea about everything. Plus, lots of Google searching and reading. Then when you are ready to take the plunge, you will be well informed. W
Suggestion: Get yourself a long-handled lighter from any large supermarket or store; it saves burnt fingers for lighting fires and stuff.
I nearly bought one today! It's definitely on my shopping list. Thanks. W
Chin up, and keep smiling, us uk watchers are always here,take care ,do not get depressed ,am on my own just now too... Pants ain't it 😫
Hi Andy. Thank you. I just keep myself busy. Won't be long before Magnus is back here and we'll be moving again. W
Hi - How did you and Angus meet?😊👍
Hi. We met when I went over to Australia on a young persons working visa way back in the 90s. W
What! no beer. Brill vid
Hi Steve. It was a bit of a dry week! More beer coming soon. W
You know I'm only about 1+1/2 hours away from Northampton Wendy. If you really get stuck needing coal lifted etc. give me a bell.
Hi Donkeee. That's very kind of you. Thank you so much. W
Hey Wendy ... Stop Ogling those cream cakes ... Manus won't recognise you when he gets back otherwise ;-)
Hi Peter. Lucky I haven't got to a sweet tooth. I'm more of a savoury girl! Chocolate cake being the only exception. W
Point of order, you was walking along the river Nene, not the canal. & why isnt my boat in shot???
Hi. I do get the rivers and canals a bit mixed up! What's the name of your boat and I'll keep an eye out for it when I'm out and about with my camera? W
On Schedule! we would have been hidden behind that big plastic thing out of shot on the middle pontoon, or out on the boat
Ah! So you are in Northampton Marina then? W
Yep
are you living in your boat? I have done sailing
Hi Lesley. Yes, we are living on the boat and really enjoying it. Thank you. W
Shame your not in Notts.. I'd pop in for coffee, don't worry Magnus , am gay lol ...I hate it when my partner goes home , but your hubby is the other sided of the dam planet , hat off to you ... Think I would have gone with him if honest ...respect to both of you ...xx
Hi Andy. Coffee would have been great. Thanks. W