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Well, the foraged wood curtain rods would look better, while the copper will function better. Copper will make it easier to slide the curtains, and it will hold up longer. Over time it will also weather and change in color. So pros and cons ;)
Well done Jack building your log store, looking good. Didn't notice tooth paste on your lip. Thanks for sharing part of your life with us. Take care, stay safe and warm. 😊
I love that little sewing machine! What kind is it and where can I get one? I like the willow curtain pole idea. I love the way you think outside the box!
aesthetics wise, team gabby but practical wise team jack on the curtain poles. The wood would snag surely haha! Also can confirm we hadn’t noticed the toothpaste until you mentioned it 😂
Your log store is really nice you have done brilliant job. I always enjoy your videos because you are both so down to earth. I think it lovely when you make things yourself and you are recycling things as well. Have a lovely week all four of you.🧑🎄☃️🎄🦴
In the US we say wood keeps you warm multiple times. All the moving around and then in the burner....so true! Looks like you have a bunch of kindling in the hedge clearout!
Good to see you again and hats off to your work on the brilliant wood store and the curtains will be a great addition to help keep warm too. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas! Let’s hope for some good doses of Vit D 🌞! 🌲
Copper pipes or pvc would work as well. Just hem the curtains and they will slide back and forth. It is hot and muggy in Florida. I live near the east coast. Winter here is boring!!! Love your channel I hope you don’t leave the narrowboat life, but you need to do what works for you and your little family.
My vote on the curtain rods? Whatever means you get it up fastest. (I hate feeling like I'm in a fishbowl) That said, if you want to try something else you can but you've benefitted from the current curtained windows.
Thank you! They're doing well, it's a horrible time of year... I just have to leave them to it and hope my prep was ok in September. Spring isn't far away x
Is living on a UK narrowboat really off grid guys? I live on a boat too, I wouldn't claim to be an 'Off Gridder' because really the canal network has quite a bit of infrastructure.. your water point is handy, marina's are like garages pull in for your diesel, having a mooring, reliance on marinas for blacking etc etc. Compare ourselves to the real off gridders in some remote location, growing their own food, without the facilities we have, its my view. I think you know this and want to be truly off grid, I do too, looking for land, I wouldn't be surprised if you are too. PS I met you guys last winter - I was the photography bloke you were doing a video with your electric bikes x
For the majority, living on a narrowboat means generating your own electricity, managing your water, keeping on top of your gas, etc - It is not piped into your home via the grid. So yes. It's off-grid. I think you have a valid debate in terms of self-sufficiency. Living on a boat, I'd argue you can choose how self-sufficient you want. We don't have gas or diesel. Our boat is entirely run via solar. One day I hope to get an off-grid water set up (once funds allow) We have a small veg patch up the road which supplies most of the fresh food for our summer meals. I keep bees to use the honey for sugar, preserving and making a little money. Our loo is a compost loo that's then used to grow flowers. It's not self-sufficient. I buy seeds, I bought the bees, I bought the composter... But neither is the person living remotely, who's still wearing clothes from the store and using tools handed down by their family. It's all just a spectrum and you can choose where you want to place yourself upon it. I personally think it's better to have an element of self-determination, mainly because I find it incredibly satisfying.
@@thistinylifeI think what am trying to say is that are quite a few conveniences on the canal system that are not existant for land off grid life, a long hose pipe for you to the water tap for example. I am surprised your batteries are not flat this time of year, with your solar not tilted and no generator, or do you have a petrol generator ?
@@RichardBrigzy Personally, I think you're confusing off-grid with self-sufficiency. You can live as remotely as you like and need to drive 2 hours for some basic food supplies and fuel for your car. You're still off-grid because you're not having energy piped in to your home. Similarly, a person on a boat may need to do a day's cruise to access basic services like water and to refuel. Our batteries are currently sitting on 40%. We have lithium and I tilt our panels on sunny days to keep them topped up
@ not at all confused, i am saying our canal life is within a network of handy facilities, so I wouldn’t call myself an Off Gridder, there are many out there on land that are doing far better than us. You want your solar at 65 degrees this time of year not just tilt on sunny days cause ya missing out allot there. I don’t know anyone relying completely on solar, back up generator or engine alternator. The canal network itself is off course heavily dependant on the national grid for water pumping etc . Its the term Off Gridder that doesn’t really fit with canal life, thats my view cause we arnt really that independent, as much as we would love to really be, Ps i kept bees for a number of years, I stopped as they are so forage competitive they cause quite a decline in other forage reliant insects.
Let's just agree to disagree. I'm not sure there are many people who think a home that has no connection to mains electricity, gas or water is on the grid but thank you for sharing your view. I won't rise to your comment about bees, I think realistically the major problem for natural pollinators is industrial agriculture, urban sprawl and the decimation of native habitats, not the humble beekeeper with a few hives in their back garden. But hey, you pick your battles as you see fit 🙂 x
I'm not sure I understand what the log storage is all about - are you going to put it on the boat when you move, or are you staying in that location all winter ? The whole thing seems to be about using the strip of towpath by the boat as your garden - which I can see why you would do that, I just don't see how it works with being mobile ! Hopefully nobody else cares how long you stay, or your using the towpath as 'garden' ! Some things get pretty difficult with life on a canal boat ! Have fun with your lifestyle - and good luck with the curtain poles - I'm sure you will choose something good looking whatever it is ! And thanks for sharing your life with us all ! Best of luck !
They have a mooring and don’t move, other than to get water from the water point. They are able to use the strip out front of the boat as long as they keep the hedges, trees and grass tidy.
Sometimes... But really life with a baby is complex enough without the worry of needing to move all the time. Summer we may head out. We've lived on a boat for coming up to 6 years and the novelty of cruising wares off a little 😅
Its not fly tipping if you dont intend to abandon it. But i think they must be on a private mooring because 14 days isnt enough for those logs to dry out
@@PBK.london people put something outside their house and get done for "fly tipping". Show me "Its not fly tipping if you dont intend to abandon it" is the legal terminology. If they are storing or leaving items on public paths/property that is the literal definition of fly tipping. Dumping stuff on property that is not your own. Ive reported them to the Canal and River Trust so will let them deal
Dumping is the key word here. In order to dump something you would leave it there. They will take the logs when their 14 days is up if its a public mooring, if they dont then you could call it fly tipping
To live off grid one must plan as thinking something is not doing something and work in any conditions. Would you both be better off buying a flat and find a plot to grow your vegies.
Hey guys! Hope you’re all keeping warm. Let us know what you think would work best for the curtain poles?! If you’d like to try AG1 then go to drinkag1.com/thistinylife to get started on your first purchase and receive a FREE bottle of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring today’s video! Thanks for watching and see you next week :) xx
Copper piping would look great 😊
I would definitely go with foraged wood! pretty, sustainable and free :)
Bamboo poles , used them for years.
Well, the foraged wood curtain rods would look better, while the copper will function better. Copper will make it easier to slide the curtains, and it will hold up longer. Over time it will also weather and change in color. So pros and cons ;)
Copper pipe will look really good
Wasn’t this video supposed to continue from the last one where you were about to announce your future plans?
Yes thats what I was excited about to see or hear?!
Copper piping would look amazing! 🤩
Well done Jack building your log store, looking good.
Didn't notice tooth paste on your lip.
Thanks for sharing part of your life with us.
Take care, stay safe and warm. 😊
I love that little sewing machine! What kind is it and where can I get one?
I like the willow curtain pole idea.
I love the way you think outside the box!
We have copper for curtain poles across the side hatch. They match our copper taps. Definitely copper over wood.
Ooh lovely! We're planning on finishing ours over Christmas 🎄
aesthetics wise, team gabby but practical wise team jack on the curtain poles. The wood would snag surely haha!
Also can confirm we hadn’t noticed the toothpaste until you mentioned it 😂
I vote for copper piping.
Wood for the poles !❤
Three of my favorite people, four if you count Tilly!
Your log store is really nice you have done brilliant job. I always enjoy your videos because you are both so down to earth. I think it lovely when you make things yourself and you are recycling things as well. Have a lovely week all four of you.🧑🎄☃️🎄🦴
So cozy! Copper piping is good for having a nice slide though you do not have to reach up too high so it wouldn’t matter
You guys are fun to watch
In the US we say wood keeps you warm multiple times. All the moving around and then in the burner....so true! Looks like you have a bunch of kindling in the hedge clearout!
We do! I love this saying, definitely going to steal it 🙂
Another Scots word for you, is Dreich. It is used to describe grey, gloomy and often we weather.
Merry Christmas and hope yaz have a happy new year
If you use wood it has to be super smooth, and even then it will still not slide as nicely as copper or pvc piping.
Great vlog. My vote is copper four easy open and closing.
The log store that Jack built!! 😆
Fabulous wood storage great job.
Happy Christmas x
Good to see you again and hats off to your work on the brilliant wood store and the curtains will be a great addition to help keep warm too. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas! Let’s hope for some good doses of Vit D 🌞! 🌲
Lovely ttto see you . Good on you Gabby making the curtains xx and great log store. Xx
Copper piping , you wouldn’t be able to pull them to one side with gnarled wood x
Love you guys, I hope I’ll meet you all one day 😊
Copper piping ❤
I bet the baby’s feet are very cold..no socks..great video!!God bless and stay safe..merry Christmas and happy new year…
What type of tree fell? Ash will burn green and still put out some heat. Other hard woods need seasoning for 12 months or so.
Beech
Great job on the timber storage👍🤗
Thank you! 😊
Nice projects, well done 🤩
Great job with the wood storage thingy! I suppose the copper piping would be nice! And baby Jo looks So adorable!!!! 🥰
Why did you take the panels apart? You could’ve put the whole panel on the side to strengthen the log store? Looks great though!
I have other plans for the strips... Don't want to over use the panels!
Simple living 😍
Well done with the log store Joe looking adorable has always blessings to you all love from your oldies 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you! You too! Xx
Nice job with the log store 👍
Hazel rods grow nice and straight and are free! Perfect for curtain poles 👍
I like the 'rave' lights. A bit like mine on my Christmas tree - flashing manically every so often ☺️.
Ya’ll are so cute….❤
Copper pipes or pvc would work as well. Just hem the curtains and they will slide back and forth. It is hot and muggy in Florida. I live near the east coast. Winter here is boring!!! Love your channel I hope you don’t leave the narrowboat life, but you need to do what works for you and your little family.
My vote on the curtain rods? Whatever means you get it up fastest. (I hate feeling like I'm in a fishbowl) That said, if you want to try something else you can but you've benefitted from the current curtained windows.
Take care have a nice holiday.thankyou
Copper pipes easier to draw and open curtains
Please film more of the cosy cabin vines!
Do you have to pay for using so much of the tow path and do they come along to check ?🤗
Yeah I was wondering that.
Thanks for sharing ❤
Love this weeks vlog! Just curious how are the bees doing? 20:19
Thank you! They're doing well, it's a horrible time of year... I just have to leave them to it and hope my prep was ok in September. Spring isn't far away x
Is living on a UK narrowboat really off grid guys? I live on a boat too, I wouldn't claim to be an 'Off Gridder' because really the canal network has quite a bit of infrastructure.. your water point is handy, marina's are like garages pull in for your diesel, having a mooring, reliance on marinas for blacking etc etc. Compare ourselves to the real off gridders in some remote location, growing their own food, without the facilities we have, its my view. I think you know this and want to be truly off grid, I do too, looking for land, I wouldn't be surprised if you are too. PS I met you guys last winter - I was the photography bloke you were doing a video with your electric bikes x
For the majority, living on a narrowboat means generating your own electricity, managing your water, keeping on top of your gas, etc - It is not piped into your home via the grid. So yes. It's off-grid. I think you have a valid debate in terms of self-sufficiency. Living on a boat, I'd argue you can choose how self-sufficient you want. We don't have gas or diesel. Our boat is entirely run via solar. One day I hope to get an off-grid water set up (once funds allow) We have a small veg patch up the road which supplies most of the fresh food for our summer meals. I keep bees to use the honey for sugar, preserving and making a little money. Our loo is a compost loo that's then used to grow flowers. It's not self-sufficient. I buy seeds, I bought the bees, I bought the composter... But neither is the person living remotely, who's still wearing clothes from the store and using tools handed down by their family. It's all just a spectrum and you can choose where you want to place yourself upon it. I personally think it's better to have an element of self-determination, mainly because I find it incredibly satisfying.
@@thistinylifeI think what am trying to say is that are quite a few conveniences on the canal system that are not existant for land off grid life, a long hose pipe for you to the water tap for example. I am surprised your batteries are not flat this time of year, with your solar not tilted and no generator, or do you have a petrol generator ?
@@RichardBrigzy Personally, I think you're confusing off-grid with self-sufficiency. You can live as remotely as you like and need to drive 2 hours for some basic food supplies and fuel for your car. You're still off-grid because you're not having energy piped in to your home. Similarly, a person on a boat may need to do a day's cruise to access basic services like water and to refuel. Our batteries are currently sitting on 40%. We have lithium and I tilt our panels on sunny days to keep them topped up
@ not at all confused, i am saying our canal life is within a network of handy facilities, so I wouldn’t call myself an Off Gridder, there are many out there on land that are doing far better than us. You want your solar at 65 degrees this time of year not just tilt on sunny days cause ya missing out allot there. I don’t know anyone relying completely on solar, back up generator or engine alternator. The canal network itself is off course heavily dependant on the national grid for water pumping etc . Its the term Off Gridder that doesn’t really fit with canal life, thats my view cause we arnt really that independent, as much as we would love to really be, Ps i kept bees for a number of years, I stopped as they are so forage competitive they cause quite a decline in other forage reliant insects.
Let's just agree to disagree. I'm not sure there are many people who think a home that has no connection to mains electricity, gas or water is on the grid but thank you for sharing your view. I won't rise to your comment about bees, I think realistically the major problem for natural pollinators is industrial agriculture, urban sprawl and the decimation of native habitats, not the humble beekeeper with a few hives in their back garden. But hey, you pick your battles as you see fit 🙂 x
Could you cover the log holder with a tarp to keep your wood dry??
High of 73 here in N Central Florida
Copper piping....we (two people) use 4 tons of wood per winter
Copper Piping. Wood will be too grippy against the fabric, and copper will be a better accent against the wall.
Without a door and lock on the log storage, doesnt that encourage ppl to kinda pinch your wood? In Australia people would just take.
Copper piping will be easier
How far away is your allotment?
Stacking fresh wood over there isn't an option?
It's a tiny plot, I don't want to waste the space on wood. Plus it's on a mega hill 😂
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What does the drink taste like?
It's good! It's slightly pineapple-y 🙂
I didn’t notice the toothpaste until you mentioned it. 😅
😂😂
If the wood is ash it will burn green.Thank you.
It's beach x
I'm not sure I understand what the log storage is all about - are you going to put it on the boat when you move, or are you staying in that location all winter ? The whole thing seems to be about using the strip of towpath by the boat as your garden - which I can see why you would do that, I just don't see how it works with being mobile ! Hopefully nobody else cares how long you stay, or your using the towpath as 'garden' ! Some things get pretty difficult with life on a canal boat ! Have fun with your lifestyle - and good luck with the curtain poles - I'm sure you will choose something good looking whatever it is ! And thanks for sharing your life with us all ! Best of luck !
They have a mooring and don’t move, other than to get water from the water point. They are able to use the strip out front of the boat as long as they keep the hedges, trees and grass tidy.
M8 be father!! Trees don’t keep a family warm. We have spare room for mother and son
We have a log burner on our boat even in the cold days you have to keep a window open so it dosent get too hot inside 😂 trees do keep families warm
🚨 Daft comment on the week 🚨
Don't you ever feel the need to go for a cruise?
Sometimes... But really life with a baby is complex enough without the worry of needing to move all the time. Summer we may head out. We've lived on a boat for coming up to 6 years and the novelty of cruising wares off a little 😅
Copper….youll hate trying to slide curtains over rough wood….
Why are boaters allowed to block and take up footpath with their junk but if anyone else did it in a house, it would be fly tipping
I was wondering that, whole point of a boat is that it moves not just stationary taking the piss out of a CC license, unless thats a private mooring.
@@mikehurley5052it’s a private mooring!
Its not fly tipping if you dont intend to abandon it.
But i think they must be on a private mooring because 14 days isnt enough for those logs to dry out
@@PBK.london people put something outside their house and get done for "fly tipping". Show me "Its not fly tipping if you dont intend to abandon it" is the legal terminology. If they are storing or leaving items on public paths/property that is the literal definition of fly tipping. Dumping stuff on property that is not your own. Ive reported them to the Canal and River Trust so will let them deal
Dumping is the key word here. In order to dump something you would leave it there. They will take the logs when their 14 days is up if its a public mooring, if they dont then you could call it fly tipping
I don't get why people make not nice comments
Xx
We also have a saying in the North East for that.."gerrup ye lazy sod". Like the AG1 scum drink....tara.
What's the name of the other guy who's been abanded by the love of his life, Joe?
To live off grid one must plan as thinking something is not doing something and work in any conditions. Would you both be better off buying a flat and find a plot to grow your vegies.
Copper piping ❤