15 Reasons Why Living on a NARROWBOAT is the Best Decision I Ever Made - Boat life [Ep 94]
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Why did I give everything up to experience boat life and live on the canals aboard a Narrowboat? In this weeks video I show 15 Reasons why I absolutely adore this lifestyle choice.
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Hi sweetheart, i have just retired and i am at this moment looking for a narrowboat to live on, when i first told my family and friends what i intended to do when i retired i got some funny looks and loads of questions why, you have just summed it all up for me in this vlog, i will now get them to watch this and say this is why i am doing it, many many thanks and i hope to see you on my travels and maybe share a rum together xx.
Awww hopefully see you in the cut soon 😄🏴☠️❤️ it’s bloody hard work but I adore it 😄
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Thanks for your reply, i am used to hard work, i spent 45 years in a drop forge.
Me too i'm going to do that life so i'll join you's for a sip of rum
That is what I want to do when I retire, health willing, I retire next year, can't come fast enough
heidi, you have truly demonstrated that happiness comes from being thankful for all the things that you DO have rather than focusing on the things that you DON'T. well done and thanks for another wonderful video.
Thank you so much! 😃🏴☠️
I have a few years on you Heidi and have recently become the oldest living generation in my family. Watching my parents and their friends over the years, I have come to the conclusion that staying active, not having everything conveniently at your fingertips is the best way to live and truly enjoy life to the fullest for the longest possible. But I think you already know what has taken me a lifetime to learn. Take care. 🙂
There once was a pirate named Heidi
And for her every day was a Friday
Her cares were few and her joys were many
Because she was always in for a pound never just for a penny
Aww brilliant Roger 😄🏴☠️
spot on.. keeping active, need to follow your advice... :)
'Love the poem 👍
Rhyming with Friday.. clever.
I once got some ABBA records from a car boot sale as a young teen & was always impressed that they had once rhymed 'Smiling with Violin' in their song 'Dum dum diddle'..
This is a channel for good play on words (& innuendo) Teehee x
@@rw8074 Well, you have to use somewhat of a US southern accent to make it work the best.. Friday is pronounced like Fridi to sound more like Heidi. lol...
@@rogerr1296
I automatically did that when I read it.
Fun one!
...and I'm from the Left coast.....😄
It's what life should be like. Not worrying, stressing and doom and bloody gloom. Wonderful!!!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
We are fairly new to boat life, and we have no regrets. Just love the freedom, the wildlife, the peace & quiet plus living more authentically. Love it. Thanks to you & your video's for the laughs & the education xx
Aww thank you 😄🏴☠️
Reason #16: The joy you share with all of us Heidi. Thank you for all of your effort sharing your life. You make me smile every video.
Aww thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Heidi, I love the fact that you are living your best life. You’re happy, healthy, witty, and fun. Love your channel.
Aww thank you so much for your lovely comment Trisha ❤️🏴☠️
A smile and a wave with some rum
Some food to fill up her tum
With badges in stock
This rum wench can rock
Lifting spirits of those who are glum
Keep up the great work 😊
Love it 😄🏴☠️
Your 15 reasons dear Heidi gives us 100% reasons to smile , relax and accept life as it is. A warm, big hug to you from Belgium 🇧🇪. You make my thursday always bright.❤
Wow, thank you 😄🏴☠️
We only send our geese over to windup you folks. And not many people know this, but our geese do have a very good sense of humour, so they like it.
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Heidi, please never change xx your smile, positivity, humour and sense of adventure, what an amazing and inspiring lady you are ❤️ you are our weekly breath of fresh air lifting our spirits 😃 keep up the hard work xx
Thank you :D
I'm a recent convert to Narrowboat Pirate. It's bloody magic. Thank you Heidi.
Aww thank you 😃🏴☠️
Heidi your a lovely refreshing person and I love your videos. I had my own narrow boat for six years but unfortunately had to sell it because because of ill health in my family. Then I lost my wife, my real ship mate in life. I'm now on my own watching you. Keep up the very good work x
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
It's been 'pirate season' (solidarity and raised fist) ever since the dark beginnings of patriarchy.
So thanks for carrying the spirit 🦅✨✌️🕊️😍
Thank you Katrine ❤️🏴☠️
Well Heidi I can't afford to buy you a coffee /rum but here's what I'm going to do.im gonna run your playlist while I'm down the pub xxx
That’s the best support I can get, thank you 😃🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate helps with the algorithms as well xxx
I'm soooo very HAPPY for YOU ! If I was in England I'd love to take you to Dinner /// Thank YOU
Hello from California ! Quick pirate joke... Little Johnny went trick or treating one Halloween when he rang the door bell at Mrs Murphy's house she answered the door and said " Hello Johnny what is your costume?" Johnny replied well I'm a priate , she asked where are your buckeneers he said under me buckin hat !😁
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Your videos are a true pleasure to me!
Thank you ❤️
at last we have got through to you. I will make contact soon. Lived on a boat f. or 8 years starting 1980 wonderfull life. Keep going girl love every moment'.
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
Great vlog. Lady Garden is such a beautiful peace. What a great life hey Mrs. The small things mean alot. Very professional filming and talking. Nothing like you in real life.😂😂🤭🤭 I've got you on next vlog. Take care love
❤️❤️ aww bless you Will 😃🏴☠️
Hey Heidi much appreciated for showing your boat and your lifestyle- looks amazing 🤩 out of the rush of life - I think you have the right idea 😊x.
Thanks so much! 😊
That's the thing with canal life, a simple thing like collecting kindling and banana bread n a brew with friends, great stuff👍
Narrowboat Pirate you may wax lyrical but go into Oxford and see the shanty town these boaters have created.
I’ve been, fabulous place 😃🏴☠️ so much diversity
@@TheNarrowboatPirate if you call transforming a towpath into a sithole diversity then Oxford is for you.
I cross st tapestry and chrochering and knitting so I don’t get bored xxxxxx
I can feel your love of the natural world, and your freedom. I am SO envious! I’m in the states, so this lifestyle isn’t an option, but if it were, I’d do I in a heartbeat!
I done two narrow boat holidays, one when i was 26, loved it, back then things were so easy at that age!
Then i done it again a the age of 60, and it was a lot harder, brain willing but body said no.
I would love to live on a narrow boat but as i get older it would be impossible to do!
Most people get a boat when they retire so it’s not too late 😄🏴☠️
One of the things I would love is all the brilliant brickwork. That tunnel have stood there for 200 years, nowadays you're lucky if buildings stands for 50 😱 and that is called progress btw 🤔🌹🤣🤓😤
Pirate, oh Pirate of the cut so narrow,
Sailing the waters with a full rum barrel,
Cheers to you matey and your naughty dolls two,
May your bow always point you to places anew!
Brilliant 😄🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate 😊 I love watching your channel....you always make me smile. Arrrrr! 🏴☠️🦜
Watched nothing else for days, been looking for the albert dock one im cert i saw a clip of but....... keep em coming thanks
Aww I only showed clips of the Albert dock as I went in there in 2018 before I was a vlogger I’m afraid … but hope to go back again in the future
Ay up you've defiantly sold it to me matey I've been considering this life for years but after watching only a hand full of your posts there is nothing to consider any more thank you
Aww have a fabulous new life chapter 😄🏴☠️
Love your insights and humor. Keep on swashbuckling.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
This is why I wait with anticipation each Friday morning. Your vlogs are fun, relaxing and when I get out of bed I'm in a great mood to start to day. From last week I have turned into an old aged pensioner ha ha so don't have to stress about making a living. Thank you so much for starting your vlogs and so glad that your Winter included being with friends. Take care and have great week =-)
Today's a Thursday!
Not where Lorraine is 😄🏴☠️
Awww thank you Lorraine you have been with me from the start - have a fabulous retirement and thanks for sticking with me 😄❤️🏴☠️
Too funny....nearly wet meself when I realised you were reading one of my verses! 🤣🤣
Everything you said in this video makes me so excited to get my land-lubber home sold so I can get onto the water! Thanks for another good'un Heidi!
T 🙂 🙏
Aww thanks 😃🏴☠️ great verse haha
Each person sees the world that he wants. Your world is magic, and so it is in your video, one of the best I saw about narrow boats. Keep this mood and your life will be splendid. Congratulations!
Aww thank you 😃
Heidi my husband and l both LOVE your vids. Your adventures, your humour, your vibrance & love of life - you are an amazing and inspiring person. My hubby is terminally ill and bedbound and you add such joy and interest to his life and mine. THANK YOU so much for all you are and do. Would love to hear more of your music too and see sime vids of your DJ'ing. ❤
Awww thanks so much for watching … I’ve shown me DJing in the past but it’s difficult to show much as UA-cam is a nightmare when it hears music so I can only show snippets with no sound
Absolutely loved this week's vlog. I'll admit that since sitting/lying down at 6pm on a Thursday night to watch your vlogs, I see life in the canal very differently.
Living just off the Lower Peak Forest (between Woodley and Hyde) I see many canal boats when I go for a walk and see their life through your eyes/vlog.
Keep up the amazing vlogs Heidi
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
I just love watching your videos. You don't bore me with your commentary like most you tubers do. I am envious of you , but very happy to see someone doing what they love and happy doing it. I hope you have many more years doing this. Love that you keep it real. Thank you for the entertainment.
Glad you like them!
Hello Heidi … been watching your show for about half a year or so…! Thanks love it thanks .!! I finally have the ability to like and comment!!
Ron from Alberta Canada
Aww thanks Steve 😃🏴☠️
Oh and your cheeky inuedo comments so funny ❤️🙏
Thanks for your videos. We are slowly going through them all. Always a good laugh and interesting at the same time. We hopefully will be buying a boat in the next two years. Hope to meet you one day 🏴☠️
Oooh how exciting, enjoy your new life chapter 😃🏴☠️
Hello Hiedi, sorry for my ignorance, its a narrow boat! Now i know ,a lovely video with beautiful scenery and a nice narrow boating community, i think ur great
Aww bless you, I knew what you meant and that’s the main thing … thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ❤️😃🏴☠️
Really enjoyed your video your channel is new for me very calming to watch
Best regards
Haley
I am going to sum up my own list, being inspired by your video, counting blessings!
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Groeten uit de fillippijnen sta safe ,love u schip 👍👍👍⛵⛵♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for another great video with some very interesting insights. Good to know that you have met my old friend Jenny Maxwell on 'Black Cat' too.
Aww I love Jenny - a wonderful lady ❤️😄🏴☠️
I'm training to be a violin maker. I also wanna live on a narrowboat. Slow pace of life, doing what I love, loving life, surrounded my what I love!
Fabulous, hopefully see you on the water soon 😃🏴☠️
you're a little saucepot me hearty !!!!!😄😄😄
love the Rosie and Jim .....thank you
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My weekly dose of positivity.. thank you so much Heidi ❤
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Loving the clips. Proper lass.
I saw some music in some parts of the video. I really liked it, so went on a bit of a mission to find it. Which I did and purchased on Bandcamp. Then I discover the composer is you!
Amazing. You really do achieve a lot.
Request: more music tracks please!
Aww thank you Breen … I am writing a new one at the moment, but it takes so long and then a good few weeks to pass through copyright to be able to use on my videos … a right palaver 😂😂🎵
... and there is only 1 reason why we all watch ... and that is because your videos are awesome.
Awww thank you so much ❤️🏴☠️
Wow what an expert video, awesome job heidi
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
It’s a sense of freedom you don’t get with other holidays
Hello Heidi, firstly it reflects on your unselfish nature, to take time out away from the fine life you lead, to share it with us. Thank you.
Here is a wee limerick in return! P.S. try Diplomatico Rum, being a publican myself, is my tip to you, not cheap but...oh yay, captains table only!
I roam the high 'c's in all kinds of weather
opening locks and laughin together
with matey's on hand
a ship-shape endeavour
no cross on a chart
the pleasure's my treasure
Brilliant 😃🏴☠️
So true Heidi, less is more. Living aboard as I have these last 8 years, being happy with far less is incredibly humbling, leaving the humdrum of living in a house, was the best thing I ever did
Absolutely 😃🏴☠️
@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 I've just subscribed to your channel.
@@andeeanko7079 thank you Andee… really appreciate that👍🏻
@@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 feel free to subscribe to mine if you like Celtic harp music. I'm aiming to be a Celtic harpist aboard a narrowboat in the near future. 🙏
Another excellent video. I salute you for making the break from the regimented 9 to 5 lifestyles that most people endure, as you enjoy the freedom to move, to work, to do whatever you want, to your schedule, experiencing the good and the bad that mother nature provides. I am from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, glad to see you are still enjoying the beautiful Shropshire countryside.
I’ve been stuck up here, but it’s opened up now whoooo hoooo 😃🏴☠️
Ive grown to look forward to your videos on several levels…Ive been watching for only about 3 months now #zen
Thank you 🏴☠️😄
You're an inspiration, Heidi - always optimistic and filled with gratitude. 🤗🙏
That was a relaxing trip with some beautiful scenery. Thanks so much for taking the time to share Heidi. Hope you have a safe week see ya next Thursday. Deb
Thank you! You too! 😄🏴☠️
Another up date from the beautiful pirate. Amazed you didn't put in those dog parks, being from Canada I love taking my pups to the dog park...... 😄 but if you think Canadian geese are loud you should hear a Canadian wife when she don't get her way.... or a Canadain man with a cold 🥶 🤣😂🤣😅
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I know when a vlog is good, I can feel the silly grin on my face - best place for it I suppose. And grinning all the way through today watching and listening to you enjoying the life aboard.
Aww thanks for the lovely comment Andy 😄🏴☠️
Kindling, known in deepest Somerset as "Light fire sticks". Used to enjoy gleaning kindling especially with me Mum when I was a kiddie, nothing better, especially on a cold still day.
Dear Rum Wench
👍👌👏 You're quite a positive and refreshing character, fortunately also a little bit naughty girl. 😁 ;-) Go on with your great way of life, sweet pirat gal. It obviously suits you very well and does you very well. Congratulations 🎉🙌 for finding it.
Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health in particular.
Thank you very much 😄🏴☠️❤️
Dear @@TheNarrowboatPirate
You're welcome, it's my pleasure.
Thanks for replying and especially for another heart. As you already know, I always and totally appreciate both very much.
Sincerely yours.
I feel so serene watching all the nature and scenic views while you move around the areas.... your music just melts me...
Aww thanks Jane 😄🏴☠️
Found you through Cruising the Cut, what a Hoot! Be gentle with David..........Ha
Aww bless you 😄🏴☠️ I’m looking forwards to editing the one of me and David (it will be in a couple of weeks as I’m still editing last weeks footage at the moment) I think you will see a different side of our David on mine 😂😂 what a bloody lovely chap ❤️🏴☠️
Heidi my darlin ,What a great video ,your love of the life is very apparent in your face with that lovely smile.
You kept it even during the dark days of Covid and lockdowns and by doing so you kept a lot of us sane. although we have never met I count on you as a very dear friend .The boat looks really nice,just like you. with lovely views. That looks to be a very nice mooring despite not so hot internet .So thank you for all thisI luvzya lots.
Take care be safe and Warm XXX❤❤
Aww bless you Ralph and thank you and yes we are good friends - I hope J is on the mend ? X x
Hello, Heidi I love you videos. I just found your videos. I started binge watching. Your mom is adorable.😄. Can you show us your cooking skills?
Thanks for watching 😃 I’ve shown cooking in quite a few videos 😃 if you click the playlist you can watch them all in order and new videos are our every Thursday 🏴☠️
Wow,good for you. I'd absolutely love to live like this, but too old now at 64yrs. Enjoy every minute of it lovely!!❤
I can't believe you missed the chance for some innuendo, I was pretty sure you could have taken it in that field. 😉😏🙂❤
😂😂😂
Just saw you on cruising the cut, great show🏴☠️👍🙃
Aww thank you ❤️🏴☠️
Hi Heidi another great vid, so pleased to see the cannon tiller pin back in place, just love cannons, and of course Narrowboats. My niece Karen has changed the name of her narrowboat, it is now, Away with the fairies. looking forward to next Thursday. Best Wishes John
A Big Howdy from Texas😊. I love..love…love your beautiful smile & great sense of humor. If I lived in England I would definitely live on a Narrow Boat. I spend my retirement gardening..grandkids & fishin . Yep.. no “G” in fishin 🤣🤣
Thank you so much!
Looks like a fantastic life, so jealous 👍❤️
legend
I’m envious ❤
Hi Heidi
We’re ex boaters ; and good mates with Paul and Lee , Hannah the narrow boat , and your boat sign painter . Unfortunately , back on land but we miss the camaraderie and community and peace of the canal. Love your channel , your innuendo / humour and your beautiful boat !
Aww thanks for watching 😃🏴☠️
Hello Heidi. I live in Cornwall, on the south coast. Like you, but a bit different to you, love the scenery and sounds of the sea when I wake up or sit in the garden on a warm summer evening just listening to the sounds of nature's best. City life is not for me. Its a shame we don't have canals here in Cornwall as I would love to navigate around them but I do have a 65 foot yacht and time spent in the secluded coves where nobody on foot can reach is a world of tranquility and relaxation. Take care and lots of love from the Cornish pirate. Arrrrrreeeeeee.
Oh it sounds so beautiful ❤️ I would love to have a yacht and sail around the world hehee I can but dream 😂🏴☠️
@The Narrowboat Pirate haha, so would I love to navigate around the world, but I don't think my fuel or money would allow me, but my trips to Jersey, Channel Islands is enough for me as, believe it or not, I get sea sickness on long runs but I love the trip. Lol. The wife always shakes her head with disbelief.
Hi Heidi ... always wanted to live on a narrow boat but my wife said no no no after giving her head a real bang ( tears a plenty ) going down into the cabin - methinks it must be quite expensive now cost of fuel etc - hope you have a good job for you to enable the lovely outdoor life - love your presentation ...joe
Great to see you gather with Julie& Martin and Caroline&Pete and the dogs! It makes a great change from the solo boating and am pretty sure the food is epic! ❤
This is an old video, but yes it was wonderful spending time with them all 😃❤️🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate narrowboat family! It is nice to get to know and share info and experiences i’m sure!
Nothing like living on a boat..I was on a lake for years and had mountains all around..I did a lot of hiking..everyday a new scenery.and we had a great community. .love your boat!!
aww thank you 😄🏴☠️
I wish I could do this. I was a Merchant Marinier for 20 years.. I knew about these narrow boats in England before the internet came along because I learned about them when Working in Europe on Offshore Supply Boats…
My boat going , through the woodland canal, I live in my boat ,I see canal murmuring,field so green ,I love my boat ,seamew calls her clarion call ,her note is thrilling I love my boat
Your always positive about your lifestyle and truly appreciate the benefits well done Heidi.
Thanks Paul 😄🏴☠️
Hi Heidi, we found you via David at Cruising the cut. We will be canal boaters in a few years . Loved your video and positive outlook on canal boat life, thank you !!
Awww good luck in your new life chapter and thank you so much for watching 😄🏴☠️
your a natural , good fun ,
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Hi. Brian from Auburn, Maine USA. Love your videos ❤️
Thanks Brian 😄🏴☠️
A bit late watching some vids but your keeping our next dream going thank you ) I am catching up on some videos beets tv )
Have you found a boat yet ?
Great video today. It is so easy to see your passion for the life you love and your skills as a vlogger have grown dynamically . I love when you play in drone footage - it really makes the video amazing. I am glad I rode along with you today and I look forward to next week. Stay warm, stay safe
Ahoy Heidi, Cruisin the locks...Stoppin on occasion to admire the flocks...Lovin your life n havin some some fun...Ejoying your freedom n sippin the rum. We can all learn a lesson or two, as we follow your channel and lift a few (Cheers!) Thank you for taking us along your journey, well keep watchin till they wheel you away on the gurney! lol Thanks Heidi!
😂😂 thank you 😂😂
I always find myself smiling when I watch your updates. You have the perfect attitude for this lifestyle. X
Oh thank you! 😄🏴☠️
My first time on your channel, I am loving it 😊
Thank you 😃🏴☠️❤️
I just wrote this!
There once was a girl named Heidi,
who was wonderful and quite shiny.
She liked to drink rum,
and fall on her bum
but still she kept everything tidy!
😂 brilliant 🏴☠️
I can honestly say, I love your adventures you have. I cannot wait Intill I can enjoy living on cut. Best Lee give your gorgeous Bonnie a hug from me 😁
Aww all the best in your own adventures 😃🏴☠️
Lovely and interesting intro into your life aboard your narrowboat. You can see by your face that you really love the life, and who can blame you with views, and people you meet along your journey. And move on if not happy in the area at the time.
Your boat always looks inviting and comfortable.
😊 Heidi, have a good weekend and stay safe. xx
Aww thanks so much Bill 🏴☠️😄
Natural gratitude! Hope to bump into you on the waterways one day - you remind me of ALL the reasons I’m buying a narrow boat and had one before! I tried to watch ‘10 reasons not to buy a boat’ but it didn’t work!
You seem to have a very perfect life for you...
Cheers Heidi!
Cheers 😄🏴☠️
Hi Heidii just started watching your vlogs and I love them you really make me smile
Thank you 😄❤️🏴☠️
I've been hooked on the lifestyle since I was 11 years old. At 69 it remains out of my reach. However, I can travel along with folk like you, which is lovely.
Aww thanks for joining me 😄🏴☠️
Great videos - and at 80 now, I miss the fun of the canals. It's a delight to see you having fun! 😊
Thanks so much! 😊