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#boatlife #canal #narrowboatlife #offgrid
This NARROWBOAT vlog is a journey from the countryside to the heart of the city. Can we moor our boat safely for a week? As I make some amazing discoveries, I can't help but wonder, should my home be parked here? Sit back, relax and enjoy! Take care🦋🌻
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Emotional Solo Violin by Orchestralis
Movie Piano with Orchestra by Musical Smile
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[@johnd7904]

Vanessa, Today is June 19th and I just wanted to tell you, in case that you feel under appreciated, that we really missed seeing you this week. But please, no pressure. We appreciate just how much work that you put into this project. We just want to say that of all of the narrowboat vlogs that we watch...well you are are favorites. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a beautiful comment, John! Thank you so, so much. It means such a lot to me to know that. I was celebrating my 50th and Mr M arranged secretly for my son and daughter to join us on a short break away to Scotland for the weekend. I haven’t seen them both since Christmas and it was so special. Then India came back to the boat for the rest of the week. Tristan and India are so busy now that I just wanted to take some time to spend with them. All things are back to normal for this Friday. Have a wonderful week, take care🦋🌻

[@violettownmicroenterprises1528]

Hello... just to let you know, there is a wannabe riverboat woman in South Australia, newly followng your vlog, and loving every slow minute as it is deeply calming, peaceful, visually delightful and aweinspiring 💟🎼🎶🌹🍀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Violet, that’s lovely to know! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@beverlyheaney6583]

Just wanted to wish you a Happy 50th Birthday !!! Hope you had a wonderful day!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much! 🤗Take care🦋🌻

[@redrobot8925]

the distinctive thing abt yr videos is the sheer amount of animal and plant life that you show. it is a healthy 50% of the content, the other 50% being you boating. you give long edits to particular animals which works very well and of course, as has been repeatedly pointed out in the comments, you notice and value small details

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is very kind of you to say that. I have a passion for learning as much as I can about the wildlife around me.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Lovely glimpse of Mr and Mrs Peregrines three scruffy little kids. They will be magnificent when grown. That was very special. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Those chicks will definitely be magnificent and what amazing parents the adults were! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@wideawake914]

Is there 4 chicks.

[@lynncarmody1110]

Wow! Breathtaking from start to finish. Healing antidote to the forest fires and smokey skies ravaging across Canada. Thank you, Vanessa. You are a brilliant movie creator. My heart is full. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much, Lynne. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@user-ku1cm8nb1z]

Lovely vlog and even better because it's on my home turf! I had the pleasure of meeting Zephyr on the towpath where you were moored but I think you must have been busy onboard. I'm also a narrowboat owner and watching your vlogs makes me appreciate more the nature we have all around us when cruising. Looking forward to watching more of your canal adventures and maybe our paths will cross somewhere on the network.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How lovely to know that you met Zephyr! 🐾🐾 It is so special to me to know that you are appreciating the nature around you; being onboard a narrowboat is like being on a floating bird hide isn't it? You are lucky to be based in such a beautiful area too. What is the name of your boat, I'll look out for it? Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@user-ku1cm8nb1z]

@@themindfulnarrowboat My boat is "Thistle Dhu" , I was moored at Diglis Basin (my home town is Worcester) but currently moored at "Withymoor Island" on the Dudley No2. "Withymoor Island" is an old converted transhipment depot now a green oasis in the urban and industrial conurbation that is the "Black country". You did motor pass us in one of your earlier vlogs and if you are ever passing again, drop me a note and if I'm not out cruising, I can show you around the island.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

@@user-ku1cm8nb1z Brilliant! I shall let you know. Take care🦋🌻

[@orchidhouse297]

Your drawings have come on so much since the days I first found your channel. I love watching as the creatures gradually take shape and emerge from the initial lines and then come to life on the paper. I love that shot of Zephyr on the top of the hill looking as if he is appreciating the scenery and the view.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The weekly practice makes a big difference and I can see how my drawings are improving bit by bit too. I often say to people who don’t think they can draw that they will be able to if they draw regularly. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋

[@andreaamer1183]

The colours, the greens captured by your filming. The nesting and the feeding to her young was filmed as good as any documentary on bbc. Well done, loved it x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind and lovely comment! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@roberthunt8113]

the poems are so beautiful

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel]

Oh that was lovely Vanessa, we really enjoyed tagging along with you to the Malvern Hills and what views! WOWser, amazing, it makes me want to go there and also do the narrowboat circular trip. Seeing your videos makes me want to take to the water; Richard needs a lot of persuasion so I hope I can win him over. I love your tranquil way of life. We have peregrines nesting on our cathedral in Chichester, which is about 20 miles from us. We visited last month, but sadly didn't see them although I believe they are there. Wonderful to see, you captured some fantastic shots. Zeph is such a good girl, on the boat and around the canal and also in the town. Gorgeous girl 🐕🥰

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I used to visit Chichester a lot when I was 18-23 as my friend from University lived there. It is such a pretty place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Iinfiniteknowing]

I think it's so great that you can take your dog into so many places and on public transportation.not in the U.S.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is getting better and better now as more places open up to dogs. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻

[@deetee-uk]

Lovely vlog as always....there is no other way to experience our countryside imo.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Dave! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@deetee-uk]

@@themindfulnarrowboat No video #152 last weekend...you taking a break 🙂

[@dnewnova]

excellent as always not to many people would have wpent time watching capturing the sparrow as always grea tvideography i wanted to let you know due to the excessive monsoon we had here in Arizona the desert is blooming lots of flowers i did not know we had

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is wonderful to know that you have some new and beautiful plants growing. Thank you so much for watching, take care🌻🦋

[@deborah85728]

Many , many thanks for sharing such a beautiful green country and it’s wonderful creatures , that I can enjoy from my bed far away !

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you are ok as you are watching from your bed? Or it might be just the time difference? But thank you anyway for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@deborah85728]

@@themindfulnarrowboat nothing to worry about , but thank you for your concern .

[@ISLEOVUE]

Nice Vanessa, the hilltop views were excellent & super camera work. Thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Beautiful, Vanessa. Mary always recognises the Malvern Hills and she knows Worcester very well, having lived in the Cotswolds for many years. The Peregrine Falcons are lovely birds. I reckon most tall churches and cathedrals are home to a pair. I believe the Andover peregrines have recently hatched. Got a special nest box up on the tower and a KZbin channel of their own. Take care x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Lionel and Mary, the peregrines are so clever to have discovered the cathedrals make great nesting sites and watch towers for food too.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@glyn829]

Really nice film Vanessa we love the Malvern hills .. Tewkesbury Abbey was saved by the locals to ... Thanks for the tour around 👍 regards Glyn

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The Malvern Hills are stunning aren't they? Hooray for the locals of these beautiful places, saving their historic abbeys and cathedrals! 🙌 Thank you so much for your comment, take care🦋🌻

[@kellyheywood503]

Used to be a bell ringer and in fact introduced my husband to it also great days 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Wow!🤩 That sounds like so much fun. Take care🔔🔔🌻🦋

[@macca1146]

Another fantastic vlog Vanessa, yours are so special because you show life that can be seen while travelling around this beautiful country of ours, and not just about the canals and boating.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much. It is a pleasure and privilege to be able to explore the places that we moor in, so I am so pleased that you enjoy watching them. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@buffplums]

Hearing that beautiful violin playing and that beautiful scenery along the canal makes me think of the Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams which is so beautiful, paints pictures of the old ways of the country, long summer evenings of youth, a romance, walking through woodland shade with your love, holding her hand the dappled warm red light of midsummer evening and all the beauty of wild flowers and the smell of earth and wild herbs 🌿… ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Do you write poetry? I think you should if you don’t. A stunning choice of music by the way. Take care🌻🦋

[@buffplums]

@@themindfulnarrowboat thank you Vanessa, to be honest I don’t know the first thing about poetry, I wish I had someone to teach me about it. Mostly I don’t understand it but occasionally I get a little breakthrough. I do enjoy your poems though as they are composed as to what I believe a poem should be, in that there is rhyme and rhythm … some more modern poetry, I don’t understand but it’s not for me to be critical. The Lark, is a very special piece as it paints such beautiful pictures in my mind, I believe music should take us to somewhere that we desire that place that can’t be described in words, like some sort of middle earth where life is safe and special and meaningful xx

[@user-woolfallD]

Good see u have good time 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you! Take care 🦋🌻

[@traceyhoult1238]

Amazing artwork x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s so kind of you- thank you ☺️ 🦋🌻

[@buffplums]

Such beautiful colours on the canal Vanessa and Worcester is a beautiful city I used to often go walking there a few years back. I live a bit further up not far from the Shropshire Union along the old disused Newport section between Norbury and Shrewsbury canal. Xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Near to a lovely part of the system!Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🌻🦋

[@prwoolrich]

The peregrine falcon is my favorite bird of prey, and I've visited Worcester it's a lovely city and has a lovely cathedral thank you for bringing back memories of England

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

They are magnificent birds aren’t they. Watching the adults slice the air was incredible and then how quickly the chicks grew over the days that I was there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@sheilawright4185]

Hi Vanessa, wonderful vlog today. It was really good to see the Peregrines. The dog is so good, you can take her everywhere. 😊xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed the peregrines; they were amazing to watch. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@francesdavey1337]

Thank you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are very welcome, Frances. Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻

[@benslater9099]

Thank you for sharing your narrowboat journey l really enjoy the vlogs that you put out happy cruising stay safe from my dog spud and l

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so glad that you and Spud are watching. Take care🦋🌻🐾🐾

[@williamdavis9667]

Recently started watching, films get better and better so informative and relaxing. Love your drawings, keep them coming. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Welcome aboard, William! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Thank you Vanessa, this was full of visual treats and relaxing moments. I loved the sketches you stumbled upon in the church in Malvern as well as the view of the town from above. Wishing you and Mr. M happiness and good health, may God bless you in all you share together.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The sketches were magnificent in the church weren't they? Such incredible detail. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happiness and health to you all too, take care🌻🦋

[@annjarvis9300]

You did grand has usual history and amazing wildlife what more could one ask for thank you for sharing tc now all the best the oldies 👋👍🌺🌷🌹

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Ann for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@kellyheywood503]

Great idea for the fender )😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you!🤗 Take care🦋🌻

[@johnmccann1960]

Thank you Vanessa for a lovely, relaxing vlog as always. Your Voice is like Cadburys Chocolate, smoooooth and relaxing to the soul.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Well, that is a lovey compliment, thank you so much, John!🍫 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@otter736]

Awesome!! Thanks !!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care🌻🦋

[@mastercraft5798]

What a treat to have been in such a historic priory whilst a vocalist and lutist were performing - lucky you. Beautiful scenery, beautiful wildlife & beautiful Zeph = yet another great vlog Mrs M. Hope the water didn't upset your tummy.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a real treat to listen to the live music echoing around the priory walls; she had a beautiful voice. Luckily, the water didn't make me ill, but it did teach me to read notices more carefully!🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

What a energetic person you are Vanessa and not forgetting Zephyr walking up the Malvern Hills and then into Worcester, there both lovely places to explore and so much history to be told. This weeks vlog was like a episode of Springwatch with the Peregrine Falcons up the Steeple and the nest cam, u have definitely spoilt us this week 🚃🦢🐕 . Have a enjoyable weekend and coming week 🎉🌞

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Simon, I hope all your boat plans are going well🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Being so close to the Malverns and the peregrines was amazing, so I’m pleased that you enjoyed the footage. Have a super time walking your dog in the sunshine this weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Red-ns9ny]

❤😊 thank you ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@buffplums]

Walking along the top of the Malvern hills is wonderful especially in spring when the bluebells are out. X

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I missed the bluebells at their best but the skylarks were singing and it was amazing to meet a meadow pipit! Enjoy the rest of your week 🦋🌻

[@garyp8471]

Excellent

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Gary! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@suedale1865]

What a beautiful vlog stunning Thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Sue! That is so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@-DC-]

Love how you Pace the Narration, You make some fab Content Vanessa x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is great to know that you are enjoying the content- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@barbarawrigley4242]

The trees along the way, so green and lush. What a fantastic video, but dont think I could have made it up the hill, but worth it when you look out over view. Zef is certainly a seasoned traveler. Lovely natured girl 💜

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was so worth the climb- even though it half killed me!😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@vanessascola4708]

Amazing you got such a close up photo of the birds. I am amazed the birds are not spooked by the loud bells. I would be. It is excellent as always.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I thought that about the bells too! But they seem so at home there on top of the cathedral. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻

[@hugokeys602]

Beautiful video. REALLY enjoyable!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much!😊 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@paulmaryon9088]

Another wonderful video, thank you, and how everything is so much better with some sunshine, take care out there, happy boating

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🌻🦋

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

13.02 the lamp post from The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe =-) . You can see the inspirations for writing in the surroundings. The peregrin chick had too much down still. I watched a nest in Australia through live cam last season and it was so much fun watching the chicks grow. Thanks once again and have a fun week. =-)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I totally agree with you. When I saw the Malvern views I could see how the great writers of our time were inspired. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@chrishobbs58]

😀

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Those Peregrine Falcons and their chicks atop Worcester Cathedral are so majestic! You captured them so beautifully in flight near the spire, which showed its wings and fanned tail feathers beautifully. Walking along the same path that Tolkien and C.S. Lewis did must have been delightful, as seeing the very doors that supposedly were the inspiration for Lewis's 'Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe.' Your mini-flower garden sprouting on your boat's bumper is exciting to watch. Can't wait to see the flowers in bloom! Jenny 🦅🥀🌻🌺🌷🌱

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Walking the path of those great writers, it was clear to see where a lot of their inspiration came from; such magnificent views! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

@@themindfulnarrowboat You too!

[@jamesfoley6555]

Brilliant once again thank you so much🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, James!😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead, take care 🦋🌻

[@philnbspook6446]

Superb, as always. I think the local pigeon population will have been thinned out whilst the Falcons were feeding the chicks.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think you might be right; there is a good supply of them there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@vanessascola4708]

Yes nature is really important and it is time for a rethink how plants grow now and not to be so tidy for wild life. I think I missed this vlog. How cool is nature, what a thing to do little sparrow in the bridge. Great history as you always tell us about everywhere you visit.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so right- let it all grow up wild! 👍 Thank you so much for watching, take care🦋🌻

[@trevorsurplice1582]

On a summer evening I often walk my dog on the hill above Hawne basin (where i believe you stayed over when in the Black Country) and watch the sun going down over the Malvern Hills, a stunning sight. Once again you have produced a breath taking vidio

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I remember that same view. It’s a spectacular one from the hill there isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Trevor. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@rickonnye2001]

Lovely views of the peregrines 😊lovely video 😊thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@lizzieclayandfamily]

You got the Peregrines!! Absolutely stunning footage Vanessa - thank you! So happy to see them thriving unlike the poor Market Harborough ones without a nest. Sparrows used to peck the mortar on my old Victorian house too... never seen them do it on modern brickwork so maybe it was something they put in or didn't put in the mix.. probably less concrete (???) and more natural materials used during that time but no idea why they do it. Percy has not been seen for a couple of weeks, but I can hear him about.. probably happy with the food he can find in the fields but I have had a new bird come and call my garden home... a homing pigeon (I swear there's a sign somewhere saying bird lady lives here!). She's adorable with a pink iridescent collar of feathers and big eyes. Last exams are tomorrow, the boy is home at the weekend for the summer, then prom and dance show, then holiday and I can breathe!! Sending you love and thanks for your beautiful creations every week xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so lovely to have a visiting homing pigeon. That happened to me when I lived in Lanzarote. I was very homesick and Mr M and I were trying to run our own, little English school whilst bringing up our two babies. I started to get very bad anxiety and I wasn't sleeping or eating; then one day, this racing pigeon arrived to our home and followed me around the house and school ( we had converted the garage into a school). It was such a wonderful distraction and it reminded my of my late Grandad- he used to keep budgies and they used to mimic his voice! He loved birds and something about this pigeon reminded me of him. It stayed with us for about a month and in that time, we made the decision, that after 3 years, it was time to return to England and start to build a life there. I felt a huge sense of relief at this. One morning, I woke up to find my pigeon had gone. I will always remember how much it helped me through that difficult time. I hope the last exams go well and that you can start to enjoy having your children back home for the summer. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@VeganAJohnH]

Great video, i enjoy your drawings & poems at the end of each video. In the perigrines nest, it looked like there was a birds leg with a blue ring on it, i could see it was not a chick that had died because they had orange rings on. Did you notice this when filming & have any info on it ? 👍💚.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Good question, I noticed that too, but I am not sure which bird had been caught, but you are right, it was important enough to have been ringed. Racing pigeons are ringed, so it could have been something like that? Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻

[@jackmullett9198]

Next time in Worcester, you must visit the Commandery which tells of the battle between Cromwell and Charles 2nd. A wonderful medieval building just by the canal. You might have glided past without realising. 😎

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Jack, that is such a good idea. I went past it, filmed the bridge of with the English Civil War figures and wanted to go back and tell the story, but time ran out. I will go back, like you say, if I can and see if can get more footage. Thank you for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@markwilliamson9140]

Hey Vanessa how are you? I really need to catch up on your videos. Everyone brings out so many videos that i cant keep up with, i try to follow too many people. Life gets in the way as well. Hope you are well and doing good with that gorgeous dog of yours. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Relaxing after a stressful day, you take care 😀 👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mark, thank you so much for watching the vlog. Don't worry if you fall behind with my videos; just watch when you can. I am doing really well, thank you for asking and I hope you are well too? Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@sandyprosser805]

Hi Vanessa a beautiful blog as usual such peace to watch. Your amazing with your camera such beauty. Have great week 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Sandy- that is so kind of you. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@lynnesinclair5166]

Thank you Vanessa 🌞🐕

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so welcome. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@markwilliamson9140]

Always love your eye for detail when it comes to animals n nature. You capture the essence of nature perfectly Vanessa. Lovely stuff 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, thank you, Mark. Take care🦋🌻

[@hazelp1831]

Lovely vlog and so relaxing, thanks for sharing such beautiful places snd nature ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching, take care 🦋🌻

[@paulplant6486]

Thank you for your beautiful vlog and amazing nature. The weather as been brilliant also

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The weather here is perfect. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, Paul. Take care🦋🌻

[@maxcaravan7584]

Another wonderful vlog for all the reasons already stated. As I was watching this (my Saturday morning) it started out grey and cold but then the sun came out so did the cockatoos - they love a good gossip - still cold. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How amazing to see and hear the cockatoos! I am so pleased that the sun came out; I hope it gets a bit warmer for you.🤞 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@mellow2990]

Wish I had a back yard like you :) Thanks for sharing another view of my favorite bird well maybe the owl has taken his place ? love the garden on your front bumper the best 20 mins of my Friday again! Great poem as well Steve

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Owls are special too aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Thank you again, very interesting and relaxing.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are very welcome, Andrew. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@pancrazioaquilina7029]

What a sight are the malverns. The closer i seen them was from glouester . One day i will visit them . That cathedral is quite unique worth a visit last and ot least the wildlife thanks for highlighting it in yours video take care

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I really recommend visiting them; it was beautiful up there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Daytona2]

♥ Quintessential England Zeph was in her element on the hills 😊🐾 Poor pigeons. There was a ring in the nest, wonder if it had dropped off a chick or was from prey ?

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I thought the same about the rings in the nest. I'm not sure? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@christineprice5463]

Beautiful video! As usual a great video! I really enjoy your channel and your calmness. Thanks

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Christine- thank you so much!🤗 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@christineprice5463]

@@themindfulnarrowboat And you also.

[@kellyheywood503]

One to watch later thank you I watch you and the narrow boat pirate at mo )

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Heidi is brilliant isn't she and her vlogs are super! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@alanrobinson1208]

Beautiful once again thanks guys x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@dnewnova]

Hi Vanessa wanted to let you know that Google/KZbin have been changing the names when we comment this is Roy dredge in Arizona

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I've noticed strange happenings going on!👀 Thank you for telling me, Roy. Take care🦋🌻

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Vanessa, for this wonderful vlog with great historical info', views of nature and the Peregrines fledging. As always your diary is beautiful. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Stevie for your lovely comment. Enjoy the sunshine, take care🌻🦋

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you! Take care🦋🌻

[@pollenhead]

Fantastic views of the town and a beautiful time to be on the canal. Please tell us you did not get sick from the water.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was absolutely fine after drinking the water, although I glow in the dark a bit now!🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@richardterry9788]

Lovely xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you, Richard. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@roycarpenter6380]

Nothing for 12 days ! Have you hit a snag - or something more substantial :>) Enjoy the beauty of Tewkesbury Abbey and Gloucester Cathedral.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Roy, there is a vlog this Friday at 4:30 and it is my longest one yet. I hope that makes up for it? Thank you for caring 🌻🦋

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hello Mindful family.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hello NB Mr Will!👋👋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hello, NB Mr Will👋👋

[@NarrowboatWill]

@@themindfulnarrowboat have a wonderful weekend.

[@Dakotarain]

Beautiful

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@Lindakimberley-brooks]

Just watched this latest episode after my return from holiday on part of that section of the canal (where I was lucky enough to bump into you and Zeph "further up stream" lets say - twice! It really was the highlight of my trip to have those chance meetings) . . . and another beautiful vlog too, it did not disappoint! You really are so very good at this Vanessa! We actually had to shelter on the "2 hour only" section when we got caught in the thunder storm on Saturday, just coming out of the 2 big Diglis Basin locks! The spot you had used was taken already :-) I giggled at you guzzling the spring water (something I would have done too), and loved the shot of the heron flying. Thank you for another great - and very relaxing - watch :-)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hello Linda! It was so lovely meeting you too. I think we are very similar souls and I really hope you fulfil your narrow boat dream. It must have been exciting to hear the storm from your boat; it’s a cosy experience to listen to the tinkling roof and be safe inside. Stay in touch, take care and give Chester a hug from me🌻🦋🐾🐾

[@Lindakimberley-brooks]

@@themindfulnarrowboat I've just seen this. Yes, me too, definitely similar souls :-) And Chester is much better, thank you, his cone is off finally. Have a lovely weekend. xx

[@pusserhill]

Awesome episode!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@meruliouslacrimens5154]

They also go after the spiders that are high in protein, apparently.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Eight legs, packed in protein; I bet the birds find them delicious!🕷 Thank you so much for your comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Hi Vanessa Just found your channel and i think it is great. i have been watching it back to back, bought some of your cards and i would very much be interested in buying one of your books for sure and also will you be making a calender this year, sorry i am asking alot of details, once agian thank you for sharing with us xxxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Welcome aboard, Jacqueline!🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the videos. My book for 2022 is being made but it is taking a while. I was thinking about doing Christmas cards instead of a calendar, what do you think? Take care🌻🦋

[@roycarpenter6380]

When we were last in Worcester Basin there was a notice that unmarked moorings were for 48 hours. If you are concerned and want to stay there longer there are more moorings on the river - turn right from the basin and they are upriver by the racecourse and rowing club. Then enjoy your trip down the Severn - it should be lovely by now.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Ah, that makes sense. Where was the sign? Thank you for the other mooring tips too👍 Have a super weekend,take care🦋🌻

[@alunjones2550]

Taking your first solo flight as a pilot can sometimes be jokingly referred to as being kicked out of the nest.......

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I can see why that is. Are you a pilot? Thank you for watching and commenting. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@SuperDavensuziyoutub]

Did you buy any Sauce at the source?😂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I should have done, shouldn't I? 🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@kellyheywood503]

I would leave you a review Vanessa where can I do this ?

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Kelly, I'm not sure what you mean about a review? Do you mean for my shop? Let me know and I'll try and be more helpful with your question. Take care🦋🌻

[@redrobot8925]

great how people feel the need to touch the circular point at the top of the hill as tho to feel like they made it to the top - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zOk5yjd9ipj5I

[@johnblack6161]

Who,s operating the boat when it goes into the locks when your on the banks.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

My husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the sensitive nature of his job. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@johnpembroke9869]

when filled cover to cover, that book could fetch a small fortune in an online auction.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you to say. I don’t think I’ll ever sell it though. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻

[@duncanwyer2460]

We have peregrine falcons that nest on the spire of Norwich cathedral and have a live web cam 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’ve watched that live cam before too. It is a great view over Norwich isn’t it as well as the magnificent peregrines. Did they nest this year? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@duncanwyer2460]

@@themindfulnarrowboat we had sad news with our baby falcons as the two chicks died and one egg did not hatch it’s been taken to be tested to see if there was a virus 🦠 the adults are still about

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh my goodness. That is so sad. It does sound like a virus doesn’t it? I hope it doesn’t put the peregrines off coming back to the nest. Thank you for telling me. Take care🦋🌻