For those of your have been asking where you can hear more of my Dad's music you can listen to some of his tracks on his UA-cam Channel: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage
These videos have given me back my Sundays. I look forward to 6pm every week. The addage of Ula's parents and wee songs sung by Ula's Dad is just...wonderful. All I can say is thank you for bringing back my Sundays and for sharing the ups and downs of Long boat life. I'm so glad I stumbled across this channel 6 weeks ago. I genuinely look forward to seeing this channel grow and expand and new people discovering it. ❤
Ahhhhhh thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful comment :) I am so pleased you found us too! We feel so thankful to have such a gorgeous community of people tuning in every week!! I well up every time I watch that part of the video when my dad is playing his guitar and singing on the couch :) xx
Thankyou so much Mandy, that's super lovely to hear. And to be honest, really is a huge compliment too. Thankyou! And I hope it'll grow too and more see it, as we're loving this journey!
Beautifully said, I 100000000% agree sweetheart, I absolutely love watching these two beautiful soul vessels lauging together and learning a whole new way of life and with such dignity and grace, gives me life seeing them living their dream ❤❤❤xxxxxxxxxxxxx comment of the day for me yours is. Xxxxxxxxx
So glad that you are back! I realized, recently that I had moved to the mountains of West Virginia to live out my dream of getting away from urban rush and noise. I had forgotten why I came here until I saw you and Ula beginning to live yours. I shut down winterization of a summer cottage on my lake and kicked all workmen out until I had taken a break from eating construction dust in my dinner. I commend you for your efforts and enjoy seeing how you are able to bring things in line with your wants and needs. Your self-care is always first. I was so glad to see how you painted up Inca without destroying the drawings on the side. You seem to have your boat nearly done- now you can enjoy it. Don’t let the maintenance discourage your love of your boating life. I continue to enjoy your explorations of local culture wherever you are. Glad you are OK for now.
What beautiful words Carol. Thankyou for reaching out to us. Well done you too, its not easy! Bravo. Lots of love to you, thankyou for your care and support lovely lady xxx
I am in a legal battle for my life. Watching you guys takes me to another place and it is always calming to me. Thank you. Sorry Josh, I did giggle when you hit the water.
If you're going to be doing more DIY like this, get yourself a track saw - it's much easier to get straight cuts than with a jigsaw. It was lovely to see your parents helping. Your Dad has a lovely singing voice.
Ula, you look so much like your mother and I enjoyed your father's beautiful music. *Some Q's for your Q&A:* *Q:* What do you miss (if anything) about living in a house? *Q:* Do you have plans to move back to house-living some day? *Q:* Has narrowboat life been more or less stressful/peaceful than house life, have you noticed any changes in your mental/emotional or physical wellbeing? *Q:* What are the factors that motivated your narrowboat-living journey and were you both on-board (😄) with the decision from the start? *Q:* Were you outdoorsy, hands-on, and adventurous before boat life, or is that something you've had to adapt to? *Q:* Would you ever be interested in boat life on a yacht, traveling across oceans to different countries?
Your blogs take me back to some great times over the years a good friend spent 10 good years living the boat life and you meet the nicest people along the way 👍🏻✌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My favorite part of this video: Mom: it’s beautiful Ula: you’re beautiful This simultaneously made my heart feel full and broken. Growing up in a household where my parents tore me down and taught me toxic relationships with beauty, food, fitness, education, work, relationships, finances, “fun”, and generally self loathing behavior… such a simple, genuine, loving, supportive response just shot me in the heart in a good and bad way all at once.
Oh I am sorry darling!! I am very conscious of how lucky I am to have family like mine… it doesn’t come without it hardships though! Much love to you! You are wonderful and you are loved too xxx thank you for being here with us
@@UlaandJosh thank you for the kind response 😊 it really does mean a lot. Your videos have quickly become one of my Sunday must watch items. Hope you both are enjoying the adventure!
Oh Josh, a double baptism, sorry but I did chuckle at your expense. What another great episode detailing your devotion to your new life afloat and very much together.
Oh My Josh. The water must have been freezing. What a blessing your parents came for a visit and to help out with the dIY's. Loved your Dads music Ula; and your Mom is a dancer? very talented. I have a question for your Q&A... Any children in your future; and do you think it would be difficult living on the boat?
Ohhh thanks for the questions Jan, these are great. It was wonderful having mum and dad here on the boat. And yes mum is a dancer. She used to travel with a circus when she was younger but is classically trained and now teaches silver swans in Hastings :) xx
OMG your dad is AMAZING, what a beautiful voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love watching your channel, so cool and interesting and warm and cozy. Ulla and Josh, you are so AMAZING and bring me a lot of joy.
So this is why you are a FREE spirit, you were brought up by Two like minded parents Ula 👍🏻. I’m sorry Josh , when you went in the drink 😂😂 great video as always guys 🇬🇧xxx p.s dad singing 😍
Matt falling into the canal was so funny! Glad you were ok, but I bet it was cold. Lucky for me that no one photographed or videoed me when I fell into the river from our boat. The river Trent was much deeper, I disappeared under the water and had to swim to shore, luckily I’m a strong swimmer. I’ve heard it said that you’re not a proper boater until you’ve fallen in at least once! It was lovely to see Ula’s parents, they are great and it’s very useful having guests like them to help with your diy. You two are a breath of fresh air, I am really enjoying your vlogs, take care you two. X
Wow!! That must babe been a shock! I am just wondering now when my turn to fall in will be 🤪 can’t believe we managed to capture josh falling in both times !! Haha! xx
Question.....are you both aware of the impact your videos play out to your wide and varied audience ?? ... Everyone who tunes in...do so for their own personal reasons....and mine is probably no different, or it may be, than others. I lost my best friend, partner and wife in Feb 2018...after only 2 years married. We had often talked about a different type of UK holiday....and one of those mentioned was a canal boat holiday through the British countryside...The connection between the 2 of you...the level of obvious love, devotion and commitment to each other reminds me so much of what we had together...and I often find myself fighting the tears to enjoy how you bring me along each week to showcase the beautiful scenery, as well as the trials and tribulations of everyday life on the canal. I hope you find yourselves in Berkshire one day...my home county...Please keep doing what you do best....keep it real .... and keep dragging us all along for the ride....xxx Paul
Ohhhhh Paul, thank you for taking the time to write a little about yourself here. I cannot imagine loosing someone that special, important and integral to one’s life. Perhaps you could take yourself on a little canal holiday, I am sure she would join you in spirit ✨❤️ you would really enjoy yourself too! Thank you for joining us on this adventure! So much love your way Paul xx
@@UlaandJosh Thanks for taking time to reply to me....it's very much appreciated. I do miss her more everyday....and the thought of doing a canal boat holiday in her memory is certainly on the cards. I hope to get back to the UK one day soon....either this Xmas or next, and can find some one who does these type of short trips...maybe 3-4 days....somewhere neard my childhood village in Berkshire or perhaps in Wiltshire. If you guys have a PO Box, I would love to put together a small package of gifts for you....in appreciation of your lovely channel.....Paul xx
Oh Joshy! Twice in the drink! Well it was bound to happen sooner or later! 😂 So nice to meet Annie and Ernie . Im looking forward to seeing more of your home improvements and watching the boat improve and become your own. Keep up the good work guys I love following your journey. X
Ohhh buddy! Couldn't write it. Unbelievable. Good laugh though in the end.. ohh Annie and Ernie would LOVE you mate!! We'll have to make sure to show everyone the bedroom improvements ;) soon we shall get cracking with the bathroom upgrade annddd the electrics!!
These videos always give me a sense of peace and tranquility. Somehow you make even the stressful parts of boat life relaxing. 😁 My question for the Q&A would be: what parts of the UK are you most looking forward to visiting on your boat? And if you're ever in my neck of the woods, can I come and say hello? 😄
Hey hey Jack!!! Yes please if we are ever close by please come and say hi :) so pleased that the peace and tranquility of the canals comes though in the videos x
What a tumble! Twice! And your parents look so cool - wish my parents were like that! Mine spend their evenings scrolling their telephones in their dressing gowns
Another beautiful,joyful video. Ulla,you have amazing parents,their beauty shines through! No wonder you are as you are,wonderful smiles all of you. Warms my heart every week. Poor Josh,that must have been a rude shock to your system! Looking forward to next week and the Q&A xx
THAT WAS AWESOME!!! FREE SWIM THERE JOSH.... HAAAAAA! ULA YUR PARENTS WERE CLEARLY ENJOYING THEIR VISIT... PARENTS ROCK!! BOTH CLEARLY TALENTED. I MISS MY PARENTS, ITS BEEN A COUPLE YEARS SINCE I LOST THEM BOTH , 6 MONTHS APART. JUST SO HARD TO ADJUST. RELISH THOSE MOMENTS LIKE THESE ....... BE BLESSED AND HAPPY EASTER..!
Hi from Australia.. just love watching you two and your adventures.. what a life you have that takes patience, courage & gives immense joy.. your relationship is just beautiful.. ❤️
I feel so much gratitude watching your videos and being apart of your long boat life journey. The emotional impact I walk away with is so healing, and rekindles my hope for humanity. I tune in from the pacific northwest here in the United States, where me and my partner are committed to an off grid homesteading life in the forest. We can both relate to all the many challenges that you guys are constantly facing, and the stress that comes along with those challenges. Your grace and positive attitude, your compassion for one another, is your strength, and I just know that you both shall come to find the balance and sustainability required to thrive. Thank you for your openness, your rawness, it's not easy putting your whole life out on the internet, and yet Ula's gift with videography is producing fine art. Tea and nature hikes... natures best medicines. God bless you both. Much love.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us a little about your story. How wonderful it must be to homestead! This is also a dream of ours but achieving that without at least half a million pounds to purchase a tiny piece of land is near impossible… we are so thankful to have the inland waterways here in England… it is a beautiful way to live but also means we get to travel and see new spaces and places and discover the U.K. in a way we would have done so without living on a boat :) much love to you both in the Pacific Northwest xx
Loved seeing you with your a mum and Dad. What a beautiful family you are ❤. What “jobs” have you high done in the past , love to know . I think Ulna must have been a model as you are sooooo pretty 🤩
Awwww Josh what ever are you up to falling in the cut twice awww do be careful 😮how lovely to have your parents along and helping too tc now both look forward to next time the oldies👋👍
I would suggest investing in the plastic bags that you suck the air out of . I use our suitcases to store the unwanted duvets that we swap when it gets cold and vice versa. Then the best thing are drawers . If you can build some .
I love that watching these vlogs has become a part of my normal Sunday routine now! ❤ I had to add: you're parents are such cool people and your dad's hair is... AWESOME!! 🤘
Looks like your all having Fun with the DIY fit-out. Using a Spirit Level on a Narrowboat only works if your boat is sitting level in the Water. Looks like your taking wild swimming to a new level.😊
Also another q&a what do you miss most about living in a house and what do t you miss about living in a house 🏠 after watching this I would say josh misses his bath 😂
Very nice but sorry for the two dumps in the canal. Tell your dad, Ula that he charmed me with his fantastic songs and guitar playing! Are you that good Ula? Can see where the talent comes from. Do you plan on playing and singing in your boat vlogs? What wonderful and talented parents.
Just watch the rest, your mum and dad are like an olde version of you and Josh. Their absolutely lovely, so luck to have parents like that. Also very talented.
What a achievement, escaping the rat-race while you're young enough to enjoy the adventures of living on a narrowboat. Wishing you all the best from a 88 year old woman. 🐞🤞🤗
Josh please don't look down the business end of the nail gun for a blockage while still plugged in. Great weekly fix of canal life especially falling in.
My question is..Will you sing for us lovely lady? I enjoy the videos very much..Ernie is a hip looking dude..I like that being an older hip dude myself👍
Oh dear Josh I’m so sorry but I did have a fit of the giggles when you initially fell into the canal It was when you tipped the water out of your wellingtons Once again an interesting video Thank you ❤
Nice one Josh twice in a week brilliant ya mum and dad are well cool thought it was Robert plant and Janis Joplin first glance lol Cheers have a Top week and and try and stay out of the canal Josh 🙂🦢🦢✌️
Seeing Ula being So excited for her cup of tea makes me wonder how you guys make it? Can you show/explain This in the next video? Being a Dutch girl I would like to try a proper British cuppa 😃❤️
God bless you Josh 😂you have now been Christened and are a true narrow boater. Nice to see 4 free spirits. Ula your mum to pass as your sister. Lovely family. Thx again for sharing your journey we do enjoy Sunday nights. Trevor & Linda 😂😂😂😂still laughing Josh 😂😂😂
Life would be much easier with a "Nature's Head" composting toilet. Rather expensive initially, but much easier than a cassette toilet. I used one for a couple of years when living off grid in a trailer caravan.
Another week, another superb video. Love how chill you two are! You two are so inspirational! And related to the Q&A here they are mine -How and when did you find each other? -What drive you to choose narrow boat life and how was the process for you guys until it became a reality? -what do you do in order to receive an income? ( maybe this one is a bit too personal just wondering how you are being able to manage boat life and work life) Thanks for all the great uploads you share with us. Love your brilliant content! Lots of love from La Palma 🌴
Thank you so much Rebeca!!! New video just released... we are so proud of this weeks videos, its a really fun one :) And thanks so much for the questions, we are planning on filming the Q&A this coming week
Of all the "tiny living" videos I have seen I feel it is safe to say boat life looks the most difficult and yet I would still consider it because I can't imagine anything more peaceful than sleeping on water. You guys are crushing this! Well done and good luck 😊
It is a full on adjustment but we wouldn’t change it for anything :) loving this life and feel very lucky to have discovered this way of living in the U.K. !!
Thank you for sharing your adventures, watching from Norway. Questions for your Q&A: What health issues would you consider not compatible with living on a narrowboat? What meals do you most often prepare and eat on the boat beside porridge?
Ula your parents are an older version of you and Josh. Free spirits from my generation. Great generational vibes. Lovely video dispute the video malfunction. Your dad has a great voice. I had a glass of wine in the hand and cheered right along with you all. Cheers until next video.
Questions…What do you both do for work? What is your education and background. Isn’t it smelly and full of insects on the canal? Are you on the same 5 miles of the canal that you just keep going back and forth on? ( sorry to end a sentence with a preposition). Why are you not married? ( you said to ask)What are your future plans for the top of the boat? Garden? Bar? Thanks. I enjoy the series and living vicariously.
You two bring such joy to my Sundays. I love watching everything you do in your adventures and love that you keep it real! ❤ Ula your parents are so cool to be so helpful like that. Wonderful! Family is everything.
Fab one again- love the songs, love the falling in 🤣[yes, you are a proper narrowboater now- just waiting for Ula to join you] Do consider a) a longer gangplank b) hole in plank to lash gangplank to boat (can use end of mooring rope) c) tauter mooring lines by gangplank (think you had these later in the video). When trying to unmoor and start cruising, reverse is your friend- it pushes water under the boat, lifting it off the mud, and you don't need to try to move forward until your stern is well out in the cut
Thanks for these tips buddy!! Very helpful indeed :) I am not in a hurry to join the proper narrowboaters in this way… but hey it will most likely happen soon 🤪
@@UlaandJosh Hey Ula, don't wish it on you 😀 but it might well happen! I well remember treading water while keeping two bags of shopping above the water until my partner could stop laughing and collect our supplies. [ps proper narrowboaters are those who are on narrowboats- you don't have to fall in, whatever us trolls imply- you are welcome to the community]
OH MY GOODNESS! Josh - you are hilarious! I am so sorry to say that I laughed my head off at your expense but it is true! I could feel the icy cold in those gasps for air! Poor thing. And on top of it you have to do the sh*t trip too! Love your channel so much. So entertaining, so real, so endearing. Makes me want to buy a boat and be your neighbour!
Hi guys, I started to watch your channel a few days ago. I can't stop watching now... I live very close to a canal in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and I just love it. I go for many walks and rides by the canal. Btw, that canal where you are is not far from where my father-in-law lives... I have passed by so many times. Well...all the Best 👌 👍 ❤🙂
Your videos are great and so beautiful with the countryside and sunsets, snow etc. I have to say I was in hysterics when Josh fell in, not because he fell in but that Ulna just kept laughing! Taken very well Josh! Love the parents too!
For those of your have been asking where you can hear more of my Dad's music you can listen to some of his tracks on his UA-cam Channel: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage
….🎶Thanks For Sharing Your Dads Music And For Sharing Your Parents This WeekEnd🎶🙏🏻….
What’s the name of the song your dad sang (the first one) in the video and where can I find it? ❤
These videos have given me back my Sundays. I look forward to 6pm every week. The addage of Ula's parents and wee songs sung by Ula's Dad is just...wonderful. All I can say is thank you for bringing back my Sundays and for sharing the ups and downs of Long boat life. I'm so glad I stumbled across this channel 6 weeks ago. I genuinely look forward to seeing this channel grow and expand and new people discovering it. ❤
Ahhhhhh thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful comment :) I am so pleased you found us too! We feel so thankful to have such a gorgeous community of people tuning in every week!! I well up every time I watch that part of the video when my dad is playing his guitar and singing on the couch :) xx
Thankyou so much Mandy, that's super lovely to hear. And to be honest, really is a huge compliment too. Thankyou! And I hope it'll grow too and more see it, as we're loving this journey!
Totally agree with this comment ❤️❤️
What a great compliment!
Beautifully said, I 100000000% agree sweetheart, I absolutely love watching these two beautiful soul vessels lauging together and learning a whole new way of life and with such dignity and grace, gives me life seeing them living their dream ❤❤❤xxxxxxxxxxxxx comment of the day for me yours is. Xxxxxxxxx
So glad that you are back! I realized, recently that I had moved to the mountains of West Virginia to live out my dream of getting away from urban rush and noise. I had forgotten why I came here until I saw you and Ula beginning to live yours. I shut down winterization of a summer cottage on my lake and kicked all workmen out until I had taken a break from eating construction dust in my dinner. I commend you for your efforts and enjoy seeing how you are able to bring things in line with your wants and needs. Your self-care is always first. I was so glad to see how you painted up Inca without destroying the drawings on the side. You seem to have your boat nearly done- now you can enjoy it. Don’t let the maintenance discourage your love of your boating life. I continue to enjoy your explorations of local culture wherever you are. Glad you are OK for now.
What beautiful words Carol. Thankyou for reaching out to us. Well done you too, its not easy! Bravo. Lots of love to you, thankyou for your care and support lovely lady xxx
made me think of the end of the breakfast club when he walked off with the poop 😂
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I am in a legal battle for my life. Watching you guys takes me to another place and it is always calming to me. Thank you. Sorry Josh, I did giggle when you hit the water.
If you're going to be doing more DIY like this, get yourself a track saw - it's much easier to get straight cuts than with a jigsaw.
It was lovely to see your parents helping. Your Dad has a lovely singing voice.
I would love to see what you had done to the bedroom area. Your mum and dad seem like cool parents.
That is coming up in next weeks vlog love... thanks for the reminder :) x
What fabulous parents you have❤ not only can they DIY, make curtains n sing, but such a lovely couple n sooooo cool❤
They really are the best!!!! ❤️❤️
Ula, you look so much like your mother and I enjoyed your father's beautiful music.
*Some Q's for your Q&A:*
*Q:* What do you miss (if anything) about living in a house?
*Q:* Do you have plans to move back to house-living some day?
*Q:* Has narrowboat life been more or less stressful/peaceful than house life, have you noticed any changes in your mental/emotional or physical wellbeing?
*Q:* What are the factors that motivated your narrowboat-living journey and were you both on-board (😄) with the decision from the start?
*Q:* Were you outdoorsy, hands-on, and adventurous before boat life, or is that something you've had to adapt to?
*Q:* Would you ever be interested in boat life on a yacht, traveling across oceans to different countries?
Thank you :) very pleased to look like my mum she is lovely!! And great questions, thanks for these.. will add them to the list xx
Beautiful lyrics from someone who's loved! "In the long run"
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You can listen to more of my Dad's music here buddy :) www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage
Nothing better than cruising the canal and rivers listing to the mr jack Jonson some great times had in the boat life ✌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Ohhhhhh, he will definitely be on the playlist for summer :)
Your blogs take me back to some great times over the years a good friend spent 10 good years living the boat life and you meet the nicest people along the way 👍🏻✌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What made that even more funny was that laughter from Ula.. [I love a giggler]😁
Haha couldn’t help myself 😂😂
My favorite part of this video:
Mom: it’s beautiful
Ula: you’re beautiful
This simultaneously made my heart feel full and broken. Growing up in a household where my parents tore me down and taught me toxic relationships with beauty, food, fitness, education, work, relationships, finances, “fun”, and generally self loathing behavior… such a simple, genuine, loving, supportive response just shot me in the heart in a good and bad way all at once.
Oh I am sorry darling!! I am very conscious of how lucky I am to have family like mine… it doesn’t come without it hardships though! Much love to you! You are wonderful and you are loved too xxx thank you for being here with us
Yes...it was my favourite moments too. They are full of love.....
@@UlaandJosh thank you for the kind response 😊 it really does mean a lot.
Your videos have quickly become one of my Sunday must watch items. Hope you both are enjoying the adventure!
❤❤❤Love to you❤❤❤
I so enjoy your videos...makes me smile!! It was lovely to hear your dad's gorgeous singing voice and wow your mom is beautiful like you Ulah ❤
Ohhhh Anne, you are so sweet that you for that!!! Yes he does doesn't he :) very lucky to have grown up listening to him sing songs all day!!
LMAO... Well done Josh... 😆 Love your Dads Guitaring... More More More...!
Yeahhh so pleased you enjoyed it!!! You can check out more of my dads music if you like by clicking the link in the description of this video :)
@@UlaandJosh On it like a car bonnet....
Oh Josh, a double baptism, sorry but I did chuckle at your expense. What another great episode detailing your devotion to your new life afloat and very much together.
Hehe thanks John xx
Deep Joy, a topknot in the drink. Life's a lens guys.
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****LOVE Ernies music being used as your backing track ****❤️❤️
He is the best hey!!! You can listen to more of his music here: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage xx
Family, what would we do without them!
Thank you 🙏
That’s it xx ❤️
Very well shot and well edited.
Thank you 😊
Oh My Josh. The water must have been freezing. What a blessing your parents came for a visit and to help out with the dIY's. Loved your Dads music Ula; and your Mom is a dancer? very talented. I have a question for your Q&A... Any children in your future; and do you think it would be difficult living on the boat?
Ohhh thanks for the questions Jan, these are great. It was wonderful having mum and dad here on the boat. And yes mum is a dancer. She used to travel with a circus when she was younger but is classically trained and now teaches silver swans in Hastings :) xx
OMG your dad is AMAZING, what a beautiful voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love watching your channel, so cool and interesting and warm and cozy. Ulla and Josh, you are so AMAZING and bring me a lot of joy.
Oh we are so pleased you are loving the videos Olivia!! Much love xx
So this is why you are a FREE spirit, you were brought up by Two like minded parents Ula 👍🏻. I’m sorry Josh , when you went in the drink 😂😂 great video as always guys 🇬🇧xxx p.s dad singing 😍
Yep... I am a product of my parents :) you can hear more of my Dad's music here if you fancy: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage xx See you next week
Matt falling into the canal was so funny! Glad you were ok, but I bet it was cold. Lucky for me that no one photographed or videoed me when I fell into the river from our boat. The river Trent was much deeper, I disappeared under the water and had to swim to shore, luckily I’m a strong swimmer. I’ve heard it said that you’re not a proper boater until you’ve fallen in at least once! It was lovely to see Ula’s parents, they are great and it’s very useful having guests like them to help with your diy. You two are a breath of fresh air, I am really enjoying your vlogs, take care you two. X
Wow!! That must babe been a shock! I am just wondering now when my turn to fall in will be 🤪 can’t believe we managed to capture josh falling in both times !! Haha! xx
Eewww imagine falling into a canal with everyone' s grey waste ! Yeuk ! Not fun !
Your mum and dad are great 😀👍
The best ❤️❤️
Question.....are you both aware of the impact your videos play out to your wide and varied audience ?? ... Everyone who tunes in...do so for their own personal reasons....and mine is probably no different, or it may be, than others. I lost my best friend, partner and wife in Feb 2018...after only 2 years married. We had often talked about a different type of UK holiday....and one of those mentioned was a canal boat holiday through the British countryside...The connection between the 2 of you...the level of obvious love, devotion and commitment to each other reminds me so much of what we had together...and I often find myself fighting the tears to enjoy how you bring me along each week to showcase the beautiful scenery, as well as the trials and tribulations of everyday life on the canal. I hope you find yourselves in Berkshire one day...my home county...Please keep doing what you do best....keep it real .... and keep dragging us all along for the ride....xxx Paul
Ohhhhh Paul, thank you for taking the time to write a little about yourself here. I cannot imagine loosing someone that special, important and integral to one’s life. Perhaps you could take yourself on a little canal holiday, I am sure she would join you in spirit ✨❤️ you would really enjoy yourself too! Thank you for joining us on this adventure! So much love your way Paul xx
@@UlaandJosh Thanks for taking time to reply to me....it's very much appreciated. I do miss her more everyday....and the thought of doing a canal boat holiday in her memory is certainly on the cards. I hope to get back to the UK one day soon....either this Xmas or next, and can find some one who does these type of short trips...maybe 3-4 days....somewhere neard my childhood village in Berkshire or perhaps in Wiltshire. If you guys have a PO Box, I would love to put together a small package of gifts for you....in appreciation of your lovely channel.....Paul xx
Oh Joshy! Twice in the drink! Well it was bound to happen sooner or later! 😂
So nice to meet Annie and Ernie .
Im looking forward to seeing more of your home improvements and watching the boat improve and become your own.
Keep up the good work guys I love following your journey. X
Ohhh buddy! Couldn't write it. Unbelievable. Good laugh though in the end.. ohh Annie and Ernie would LOVE you mate!! We'll have to make sure to show everyone the bedroom improvements ;) soon we shall get cracking with the bathroom upgrade annddd the electrics!!
It's all happening! All our love Tiki bar Tom ❤️
These videos always give me a sense of peace and tranquility. Somehow you make even the stressful parts of boat life relaxing. 😁
My question for the Q&A would be: what parts of the UK are you most looking forward to visiting on your boat? And if you're ever in my neck of the woods, can I come and say hello? 😄
Hey hey Jack!!! Yes please if we are ever close by please come and say hi :) so pleased that the peace and tranquility of the canals comes though in the videos x
great vid - bit sad to wave goodbye to your mum and dad Ula - but cheered up remembering Josh's soakings!!
Thank you :) was sad to see them walk away from the boat we always have such fun when we are together :)
What a tumble! Twice! And your parents look so cool - wish my parents were like that! Mine spend their evenings scrolling their telephones in their dressing gowns
hahahahahahaha your hilarious xxxx but I love you
Another beautiful,joyful video. Ulla,you have amazing parents,their beauty shines through! No wonder you are as you are,wonderful smiles all of you. Warms my heart every week. Poor Josh,that must have been a rude shock to your system! Looking forward to next week and the Q&A xx
THAT WAS AWESOME!!! FREE SWIM THERE JOSH.... HAAAAAA! ULA YUR PARENTS WERE CLEARLY ENJOYING THEIR VISIT... PARENTS ROCK!! BOTH CLEARLY TALENTED. I MISS MY PARENTS, ITS BEEN A COUPLE YEARS SINCE I LOST THEM BOTH , 6 MONTHS APART. JUST SO HARD TO ADJUST. RELISH THOSE MOMENTS LIKE THESE ....... BE BLESSED AND HAPPY EASTER..!
Oh bless you buddy! It must be hard loosing ones parents, I just can not even imagine it. Much love to you x
The Slow-mo canal dip certainly was worth waiting for.. Emptying the wellies was hilarious..
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Hi from Australia.. just love watching you two and your adventures.. what a life you have that takes patience, courage & gives immense joy.. your relationship is just beautiful.. ❤️
Thank you so much for the kind words lovely, so happy to have you here with us x
The lighting in parts of this video is so dreamy. Like elven (elvish, elfish?) light.
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a double dunking. Awesome
Hehe x
Awesome… great vid plenty going on .. splash Josh .. bet that was freezing so funny .. cheers guys cheers Chris & Sammy
Hehehehe xx
I feel so much gratitude watching your videos and being apart of your long boat life journey. The emotional impact I walk away with is so healing, and rekindles my hope for humanity. I tune in from the pacific northwest here in the United States, where me and my partner are committed to an off grid homesteading life in the forest. We can both relate to all the many challenges that you guys are constantly facing, and the stress that comes along with those challenges. Your grace and positive attitude, your compassion for one another, is your strength, and I just know that you both shall come to find the balance and sustainability required to thrive. Thank you for your openness, your rawness, it's not easy putting your whole life out on the internet, and yet Ula's gift with videography is producing fine art. Tea and nature hikes... natures best medicines. God bless you both. Much love.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us a little about your story. How wonderful it must be to homestead! This is also a dream of ours but achieving that without at least half a million pounds to purchase a tiny piece of land is near impossible… we are so thankful to have the inland waterways here in England… it is a beautiful way to live but also means we get to travel and see new spaces and places and discover the U.K. in a way we would have done so without living on a boat :) much love to you both in the Pacific Northwest xx
I don’t enjoy the best of health, so watching a couple, so deeply in love, living life to the full fullest, gladdens my heart ❤️
Ohhhh thank you Alec ❤️ we are very lucky to have met each other!!
🤗very lovely thank you 😊
Thank you Sarah x
Loved seeing you with your a mum and Dad. What a beautiful family you are ❤. What “jobs” have you high done in the past , love to know . I think Ulna must have been a model as you are sooooo pretty 🤩
Awwww Josh what ever are you up to falling in the cut twice awww do be careful 😮how lovely to have your parents along and helping too tc now both look forward to next time the oldies👋👍
Twice 😂😂 it was so lovely having mum and dad onboard !!
I would suggest investing in the plastic bags that you suck the air out of . I use our suitcases to store the unwanted duvets that we swap when it gets cold and vice versa. Then the best thing are drawers . If you can build some .
We have some of those bags for summer clothes!! Very handy :)
I love that watching these vlogs has become a part of my normal Sunday routine now! ❤
I had to add: you're parents are such cool people and your dad's hair is... AWESOME!! 🤘
Yeahhhhh so pleased you found us love xx
I could not agree more. This channel is honestly fantastic. ❤😊
Lovely vlog! I laughed out loud at Josh's unfortunate greeting with the water lol. The quality time with family. A lovely warm, quality vlog xxxx
Thank Andrea x
Couldn't stop laughing at Matt falling in, not once but twice😂😂. Your dad as got a great voice.
I know!! poor josh haha :) So pleased you liked hearing my dad's music... you can hear more here if you like: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage xx
Looks like your all having Fun with the DIY fit-out. Using a Spirit Level on a Narrowboat only works if your boat is sitting level in the Water. Looks like your taking wild swimming to a new level.😊
Also another q&a what do you miss most about living in a house and what do t you miss about living in a house 🏠 after watching this I would say josh misses his bath 😂
Haha nice one Paul hehe !! Great questions thanks buddy x
Very nice but sorry for the two dumps in the canal. Tell your dad, Ula that he charmed me with his fantastic songs and guitar playing! Are you that good Ula? Can see where the talent comes from. Do you plan on playing and singing in your boat vlogs? What wonderful and talented parents.
Isn’t he a charmer :) love his music! Thanks for the question love x
Forgot to say you can hear more of dad's songs here: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage :)
Just watch the rest, your mum and dad are like an olde version of you and Josh. Their absolutely lovely, so luck to have parents like that. Also very talented.
They are rather special ❤️❤️
A spirit level on a boat about as much uses a chocolate teapot ! Happy Easter
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What a achievement, escaping the rat-race while you're young enough to enjoy the adventures of living on a narrowboat. Wishing you all the best from a 88 year old woman. 🐞🤞🤗
Thanks for joining us Barbara !! Much love to you x
Awww I didn't want it to end! Your mom and dad are so cool! 🌿🌼✨️
They are the coolest but I am biased 😎
Ula I hope you will sing. Your voice is amazing
Thanks Lori… I will one day :) thanks for the encouragement xx
Can’t wait for Sundays now! ❤
Yeah ahh so pleased to have you along Anne xx
I watched so many youtubers but u just beat them all- a proffessional wood chopping 👫 and there r all same size& shape. Am in ow
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Wowzer, your dad has such a beautiful voice! You should use his music for your channel!
Doesn't he!!! You can hear more of his music here if you like: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage xx
Bless you, Its good to laugh take care x
It is indeed xx
Lol bloody brilliant again xxx
Thanks Andrea :)
omg josh the double dipper lol
Hahaha 😂😂😂
Josh please don't look down the business end of the nail gun for a blockage while still plugged in. Great weekly fix of canal life especially falling in.
My question is..Will you sing for us lovely lady? I enjoy the videos very much..Ernie is a hip looking dude..I like that being an older hip dude myself👍
Lovely question :) thanks for being here buddy!!! xx
Oh dear Josh I’m so sorry but I did have a fit of the giggles when you initially fell into the canal
It was when you tipped the water out of your wellingtons
Once again an interesting video Thank you ❤
Hehe don’t be sorry Jennifer… I laughed my head off 😂😂
Q&A. Did you have a full out of water survey of the boat before you bought it?
Great question… thanks Debbie :) x
Nice video. May Peace Health and Happiness follow you and yours
Thanks Bill ✨
One of the channels I look for 1st on a Monday here in Aus.
Yeahhh so pleased dale x
Think you should screw a piece of 1 x1 onto your plank so it overlaps into the barge
Great tips thanks buddy
Get that lovely green kettle on the go 😊👍.. Nice to wake up to no ice on the windows eh guys ?..
Great video again. Mom and Dad so cool. Some redeeming shots of Josh looking cool too . ha Can't wait for the next video. Thanks
See you next week Pamela xx
Loved the video guys, Ula your parents are awesome, Josh be careful :)
They are the loveliest aren’t they :)
Nice one Josh twice in a week brilliant ya mum and dad are well cool thought it was Robert plant and Janis Joplin first glance lol Cheers have a Top week and and try and stay out of the canal Josh 🙂🦢🦢✌️
Hehe I know 🤪 I’ll try and keep him out for now!! Xx
Seeing Ula being So excited for her cup of tea makes me wonder how you guys make it? Can you show/explain This in the next video?
Being a Dutch girl I would like to try a proper British cuppa 😃❤️
God bless you Josh 😂you have now been Christened and are a true narrow boater. Nice to see 4 free spirits. Ula your mum to pass as your sister. Lovely family. Thx again for sharing your journey we do enjoy Sunday nights. Trevor & Linda 😂😂😂😂still laughing Josh 😂😂😂
So happy to have you along for the rider Trevor and Linda :) ✨✨✨
Hilarious 😂 Josh in a water. Glad u put this on a video. I guess life on a boat, anything can happen at any moment
Haha that’s it 😂
❤ these videos
Thank you James xx
he really looked like art walking into the sunset a very beautiful sunset by the way
It was absolutely spectacular … had not seen one like that along the canals until then… lots of those to come this summer :)
Life would be much easier with a "Nature's Head" composting toilet. Rather expensive initially, but much easier than a cassette toilet. I used one for a couple of years when living off grid in a trailer caravan.
We have heard of them... but decided to go with a compoost toilet, they look very smart and are around the same price I believe :)
Another week, another superb video. Love how chill you two are! You two are so inspirational! And related to the Q&A here they are mine
-How and when did you find each other?
-What drive you to choose narrow boat life and how was the process for you guys until it became a reality?
-what do you do in order to receive an income? ( maybe this one is a bit too personal just wondering how you are being able to manage boat life and work life)
Thanks for all the great uploads you share with us. Love your brilliant content! Lots of love from La Palma 🌴
Thank you so much Rebeca!!! New video just released... we are so proud of this weeks videos, its a really fun one :) And thanks so much for the questions, we are planning on filming the Q&A this coming week
Brilliant love 😊these videos you both just keep it so genuine
Thanks so much buddy x
Of all the "tiny living" videos I have seen I feel it is safe to say boat life looks the most difficult and yet I would still consider it because I can't imagine anything more peaceful than sleeping on water.
You guys are crushing this! Well done and good luck 😊
It is a full on adjustment but we wouldn’t change it for anything :) loving this life and feel very lucky to have discovered this way of living in the U.K. !!
Been away in our touring caravan, bcatching up on your videos has been lovely.
Ohhh lovely! Hope you had a great time away Elaine :) x
Je viens de découvrir votre site merci pour votre dynamisme et votre humour à tous les deux
ohhh wow!! welcome friend! very happy to have you here with us on the adventure. what beautiful words you say to us. thank you very much!!
In the drink!!!!!!
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@@UlaandJosh i did laugh like a hyena, i am sure in the summer it will be refreshing to take a dip ☺🌅
Thank you for sharing your adventures, watching from Norway. Questions for your Q&A: What health issues would you consider not compatible with living on a narrowboat? What meals do you most often prepare and eat on the boat beside porridge?
Some great questions there love, thanks for these :) will add them to the list. Thanks for being here with us and WOW NORWAY hey xx
Least you won't drown falling in the canal Matt...Nice one guys 🙂
Lucky it is a shallow canal 😂
Ula your parents are an older version of you and Josh. Free spirits from my generation. Great generational vibes. Lovely video dispute the video malfunction. Your dad has a great voice. I had a glass of wine in the hand and cheered right along with you all. Cheers until next video.
Yeahhhh cheers to you too Kathleen!! Doesn’t he have the most magical voice ❤️❤️✨ he really is the best
Forgot to say you can hear more of Dad's music here: www.youtube.com/@ernieblocksage
Dad Enie is a cool dude, luv it xx
I have left a link to his music in the description of this video if you want to listen to more 😎
Questions…What do you both do for work? What is your education and background.
Isn’t it smelly and full of insects on the canal? Are you on the same 5 miles of the canal that you just keep going back and forth on? ( sorry to end a sentence with a preposition).
Why are you not married? ( you said to ask)What are your future plans for the top of the boat? Garden? Bar?
Thanks. I enjoy the series and living vicariously.
Great questions thanks Jo :) will add them to the ever growing list! Lots of curious questions xxx
Brill as always xx
Thanks Shirley x
Also your parents are amazing and ur dad is an excellent musician/singer❤❤❤ great video
Ula’s parents are great aren’t they 😁
You two bring such joy to my Sundays. I love watching everything you do in your adventures and love that you keep it real! ❤ Ula your parents are so cool to be so helpful like that. Wonderful! Family is everything.
We are very lucky indeed to have had them here to help out… it was wonderful having them on the boat :) much love Brenda x
Fab one again- love the songs, love the falling in 🤣[yes, you are a proper narrowboater now- just waiting for Ula to join you]
Do consider a) a longer gangplank b) hole in plank to lash gangplank to boat (can use end of mooring rope) c) tauter mooring lines by gangplank (think you had these later in the video).
When trying to unmoor and start cruising, reverse is your friend- it pushes water under the boat, lifting it off the mud, and you don't need to try to move forward until your stern is well out in the cut
Thanks for these tips buddy!! Very helpful indeed :) I am not in a hurry to join the proper narrowboaters in this way… but hey it will most likely happen soon 🤪
@@UlaandJosh Hey Ula, don't wish it on you 😀 but it might well happen! I well remember treading water while keeping two bags of shopping above the water until my partner could stop laughing and collect our supplies. [ps proper narrowboaters are those who are on narrowboats- you don't have to fall in, whatever us trolls imply- you are welcome to the community]
That was so funny Josh falling in the river.😂 enjoying your videos so much. Xx
I knoooooow haha!! Poor josh! 😂😂
OH MY GOODNESS! Josh - you are hilarious! I am so sorry to say that I laughed my head off at your expense but it is true! I could feel the icy cold in those gasps for air! Poor thing. And on top of it you have to do the sh*t trip too! Love your channel so much. So entertaining, so real, so endearing. Makes me want to buy a boat and be your neighbour!
that was a great vlog, it was a mixture of joshes face as he went down and ulas laugh that got me good, im sorry josh thats a you been framed special
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Привет! Судя по всему, вы по настоящему счастливы и свободны! Молодцы!
Thank you very much! We are very lucky to live this way :)
@@UlaandJosh Продолжайте жить так, как вам нравиться и будет интересно наблюдать за этой жизнью!)
Josh & ula thank you for the laughter today😂 Josh they come in 3's matey 💦 🥶& ula your parents are fantastic.
Haha … he may have fallen in a third time 🤫😂
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Hi guys,
I started to watch your channel a few days ago. I can't stop watching now...
I live very close to a canal in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and I just love it. I go for many walks and rides by the canal.
Btw, that canal where you are is not far from where my father-in-law lives... I have passed by so many times.
Well...all the Best 👌 👍 ❤🙂
Great video LOVE Action 😂😂😂bet the water was very cold.
This Beats them all😊
oh it was very cold, but we got him all cosy in the end :) x
Your videos are great and so beautiful with the countryside and sunsets, snow etc. I have to say I was in hysterics when Josh fell in, not because he fell in but that Ulna just kept laughing! Taken very well Josh! Love the parents too!
Hahaha!!! It was very funny indeed, couldn't help myself 🤣