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[@TheJessierb]

My heart is full revisiting all the beautiful moments you have so generously offered us in 2023. You are a bringer of joy and I am so grateful to you. With warm wishes for you, Mr M and Zephyr on your travels in 2024. Big hug, Wendy xxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh Wendy, that is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! I am grateful to have a viewer like you watching the vlogs each week. Have a super weekend, take care☺️🦋🌻

[@MrOVERANOUT]

It has been a privilege to have been allowed to witness the natural beauty along the British Waterways. Thank you so much Vanessa, you will never know how much pleasure I have had from watching your vlogs. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@Brogster9799]

That was a wonderful video Vanessa. Thankyou.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, thank you so much, Chris! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@SandraTomey]

This video is an absolute delight. They were my favorites too. Can't wait to see what you do for 2024. Jolly New Year 🎊🕛🥂. May you embrace the winter holiday with cheer.🪵🔥🎄🎁. Best to you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sandra. I’m currently working on the 2024 video. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@obiblooze5902]

Just beautiful, that was very moving in places, your love for wildlife and all animals shines through. Thank you Vanessa and Zeph 💖

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@rebeccadanaher1065]

Thank you for your beautiful vlogs and Happy New Year to you and your family. One of my favourite times spent over 2023 has been on a Friday watching, the wildlife, an artist, a poet, a fellow boater explaining all the wonderful things around us. Thank you xx❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Rebecca- thank you so much for watching every Friday! Have a super weekend, safe cruising, take care🦋🌻

[@jamesfoley6555]

Many thanks for all your wonderful vlogs of 2023, , we send you and yours all of Gods blessings for 2024 🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching them and this one too, James! God blessings to you all too. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@DerekWarner-m3q]

Was this the perfect review of 2023 video? Absolutely, thank you Vanessa and your bird / wildlife video shots are just perfect.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@onyva3256]

The single best narrowboating KZbin video I’ve been lucky enough to watch - chapeau and happy boating for 2024.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a kind comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video! Have a super 2024- take care☺️🌻🦋

[@Graygramma]

You are such an amazing storyteller. Love your channel.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@WDTRH]

what a wonderful year remembered!! :)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your kindness! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@DeanW-1990]

I’m 33 and I think I’ve fallen in love with you and your lifestyle, ❤what an amazing clean heart x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for your lovely comment! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋

[@svencarlsson6047]

You have so many followers that I don´t expect You to have the time to read all comments. But still I hope that my comment will for som reason come through and give me the opportunity to tell You that You actually have made some difference. At least to me. I´ve only followed You fore a couple of weeks but find Your vlog irresistable! Im an old traveller since my youth. Went on Interrail, than started to take my motorbike around Europe. In my late twenties i made a few backpacking travels around the world. Last year I retired from work and now I´m sitting in my little house thinking about what would be the best adventure I can take on in the coming years. I have many ideas! Anyway I just thougt I´d "drop You a line". I share Your intrest fore nature and animals though i dont have Your knowledge about birds. The English names of birds are very different to the Swedish names! I very much enjoy the slow pace in Narrowboating. Gives You the time to be there in the moment. The rest of the world is spinning in furious speed, isnt´it? I´ve also been keen on photographing and I can see that You really have both the equipment and the skills to make excellent photographing. Although I´ve been travelling quite a lot Great Britain is still kind of a white spot for me. That I hope will change in the next years. Hopefully I can take my Triumph Bonneville for a holiday around Your country. Now that I have all the time in the world. Maybe we could arrange a meeting somewere, sometime. Looking foreward to what Your vlog will bring us followers 2024. Regards from Sven Carlsson Kalmar Sweden

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sven, what an amazing comment! It sounds like you have enjoyed some incredible adventures which is what life should be about. I am so pleased that you are now planning some more. I hope you start them very soon and love every single minute of it. Thank you so much for your kind words about my channel too. Happy and safe travels! Take care🌻🦋

[@facelikedog]

You're like a sprite of nature my dear. Something quiet unique. Cheers.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you; I'd love to be a sprite or an elf! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Vanessa for this beautiful recollection of all the wonderful sights and experiences that you've shared with us throughout 2023, we are honoured. Take care and all the very best. Stevie X

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Stevie- that is so kind of you; I'm honoured to have viewers like you. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Thank you for allowing me to come along on Alice Grace. It's been a pleasure. Wishing you all the best for 2024. Nga mihi nui (best wishes using Te Reo which is the language of Maori in New Zealand. Nga is pronounced Na) Take care =-)

[@MrWillyzach]

Very nice Thank you for sharing

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for watching! Take care🌻🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Nga mihi nui to you too! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Lorraine. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@kimrobinson9739]

So happy to see you all back, found your channel over the Christmas break in the Aussie heat I must admit I binge watched most of your earlier episode's. I feel so relaxed and calm watching the beauty of the canals and the UK wildlife. Your art and poetry is beautifully inspiring. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Kim, thank you so much for your kindness. I hope it is cooling down for you over there in Aussie. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@paulbauswellsr3296]

I finally found it. I have been so looking forward to your 2023 looking back. I was so surprised at the memories I remembered. Again, as always, this was lovely and brilliant at the same time. I hope you will be blessed to do one for 2024, and I will be blessed to watch it. You bring a smile to my wife and a calmness to our day.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

[@Moonshadows_Musings]

Lovely vlog as always. Looking forward to another wonderful year of your travels xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Thank you Vanessa for such a well thought out and beautifully presented review of your 2023 narrowboat adventures. I was so delighted to have found your channel and your unique take on narrow boating. Exceptional. 2023 was the worst year of my life due to my wife’s unexpected cancer diagnosis. Watching your videos has helped me get through the dark days. As we enter 2024 we are hopeful of a positive outcome and being able to return to semblance of normality. All the best to you, Mr M and Zephyr for a safe and adventurous 2024. 🙂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I really hope 2024 is a wonderful, healthy and happy new year for you both. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@suedale1865]

Vanessa & Zephyr this vlog was AWESOME a montage of the year I joined you on Alice Grace my heartwarming vlog THANK YOU for a wonderful 2023 waterway journey of Nature through your filming & art work ❤🐾🐾🫂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sue, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and revisit over the year. Thank you so much for all of your support and kindness over 2023! Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋

[@raymondrichards4888]

Jack Hargreaves is someone who wandered the Countryside and lanes by foot towing a pony-drawn cart whilst talking to the camera about the history of the area and specific items of interest. He put together a very relaxed and informative programme. The point to me starting about Jack is because I could see you taking his place in every way, but the main point of reference would or could be the canals and spin-offs ie

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'll have to look him up, Raymond as it sounds fascinating! Thank you so much for such a kind comparison. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@amandasmith3716]

Jack Hargreaves presented a programme in the 1970’s called About Town. I remember watching it Sunday afternoons. He used to make things in his workshop too. ​@@themindfulnarrowboat

[@sheilawright4185]

What a wonderful vlog, looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Happy new year to you all.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheila! A Happy New Year to you too- take care🦋🌻

[@stevedalley8378]

Another amazing video, and a very happy new year to you Vanessa Zephyr and family. May your travels in 24 be filled with wonder, for you and all who you welcome aboard.💐🍪☕📔

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Steve! I wish you a very Happy New Year too! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@evane5060]

Vanessa. What a wonderful recap of your narrowboat year - and our happy viewing times too! I spent the whole vlog saying "I remember this" and "oooohhh, I loved that!". I watched with my 10 year old nephew - who is generally incredibly hard to keep interested in anything - but he was gripped to all the information and experiences you shared. It was even nicer for you to mix it in with the London canal experiences - thank you for that! I grew up as a young child and teen, spending my holidays at my grandma's in Little Venice - she lived in those big white flats just behind you - on Warwick crescent - I wonder now if that's where my love for the canals began - without me knowing. Happy new year to you Vanessa, I'm so looking forward to all the viewing again this year. xxxxxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment; I am so chuffed that your nephew enjoyed it too. It must have been wonderful as a teen to visit your grandma on Warwick Crescent- I love it there! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Lindakimberley-brooks]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Vanessa - I'm giggling - I didn't realise I'd signed in with my son's gmail when I commented - this comment was from Linda, with Chester the dog, who met you in Gloucester docks :-) Lots of love to you and Zeph. x

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

In the field of narrowboating, your videos and presentations are a quantum leap ahead of the field. Your presentational style, highly informative supplementary material, superb wildlife illustrations make watching your channel a must

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment- I really appreciate it! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻

[@anniemac3075]

What a glorious celebration of 2023, that was so lovely to share. When I was a child it was common to hear cuckoos, can't remember the last time I heard one now. I guessed the glow worms would be your favourite wildlife memory, it was absolutely magical wasn't it. I'll be making deodorant tomorrow which always reminds me of my acupuncturist who also makes it & now I'll think of you too. Happy New Year to you, Zeph & Mr M. 🎉🥂🐾🌱

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Annie, thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I am also going to be making deodorant this week. I absolutely love the recipe and would never go back to the shop bought stuff again! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@chrishobbs58]

Hello again and what a marvelous first vlog to start 2024! I enjoyed reminiscing with you on your 2023 travels! I hope you and yours completely enjoyed your holidays together, and you are all looking forward to anotther wonderful year on this beautiful planet of ours! Best wishes, as always!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comment and best wishes! I hope you have a super year too. Take care🌻🦋

[@dingnextstop]

Another beautiful snippet into your life afloat Vanessa, being an animal lover myself the image of Steph with her paw on you really touched me… the bond between the two of you is truly heartwarming… Happy New Year to you, Steph and your family… I look forward to the upcoming challenges and wonders you will share in 2024… 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@sandrakent8049]

What an amazing video !❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@rew3103]

Many thanks. You sooth my heart and soul. xo

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a lovely comment- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Thank you Vanessa for the the wonderful and informative vlogs. They have been an absolute joy to watch. All the very best to you and crew for 2024...😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs- thank you so much for watching them and for your lovely comment too. I wish you and your crew the best for 2024 too, take care🌻🦋

[@garyp8471]

That was a grand recap of 2023, my nickname at work was Hobbit lovely gesture with your sun flower seeds, here's to an exciting and safe journey through 2024. Happy New Year from Gary n Irene.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I wonder why that was your nickname at work, Gary? Hobbits are wonderful though so it must be for a good reason. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@garyp8471]

@@themindfulnarrowboat maybe being 5ft 3in has something to do with it and most of the other lads was lot bigger so they was the trolls. Least I was from the Shire.

[@maryodonnell5760]

Lovely! And lovely to revisit all those places - realising I had been there with you as all those original vlogs rolled out!!!! So sad about Edith, am not sure anyone these days collects chestnut blossoms but will think of her when I see them next!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mary, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It is so sad about Edith isn't it? Apparently, she was having dizzy spells for a while before that. She never knew that her diary would become such a huge success, so it is special that we can all enjoy her wonderful artwork still today. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@annjarvis9300]

Awwww grand revisiting the year Lovely to get that chance to see the nature once again thank you tc now the oldies 🤗🤗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much both of you and for all of your lovely comments! Have a super 2024- take care🌻🦋

[@peter34789]

nice to see you back in 2024 for more cruising on your narrowboat

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@vanessascola4708]

Thanks for all your stories and taking us through last year. I hope this is a great New Year in 2024 for you all.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you have a great year too, Vanessa. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Many thanks for all the great vlogs from the last year. Hope this year is as gentle and full of wildlife.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a kind comment, Andrew! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@richardmoxon2025]

Thank you so much for your blogs and, particularly, for this 2023 resume.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Richard- thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@annamarierogers2358]

I discovered your channel about 6 months ago. I have never been to The U k, or traveled on a narrow boat… but your videos take me there! Your gentle manner and gorgeous videos are so pleasant, and soothing to the soul! Thank You!🤗🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Anna, I am so pleased that you travel to the UK via my videos- that is so lovely to know. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@garyclifton2180]

Amazing look back loved your story happy 2024 xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@mattgordon9179]

Fantastic outro Poem Vanessa. Happy New Year you lot

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Matt, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@adel3529]

So lovely to watch, a total treat. Thank you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@jamescunningham1973]

What an amazing year,only on the canals

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a great year! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Vanessa, how fitting to see back over 2023, Hope 2024 is just a exciting and memorable. 💚

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Sheila- thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, very well done, amazing. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Happy New Year Vanessa, Zephyr and Mr Mindful. I loved this video, especially the first bit as you were at Shirley, my name. You’ve covered some miles in 2923 and I’ve followed every one of your journeys. I hope you’re staying safe and warm in this very wet, stormy weather. Take care all of you. xxxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Shirley is a great place, Shirley! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for following all of the journeys in 2023; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@MelG-ut3hs]

That was a beautiful vlog recapturing 2023. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels in 2024.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@bobnmarewilcox4855]

Wow and thanks again. Happy New Year. Have a great everyday.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too, Bob! Take care🦋🌻🥳

[@crispyfrogs]

Thank you for your videos this year, as with every year so far. Here’s to another great one 🎉

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching the vlogs and for your lovely comment too. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@jennyfulcher8035]

How fortuitous that Alice Grace was frozen in so that you, India & Zephyr could explore Tolkein's 🧙‍♂Middle 🌍Earth 🌳! 2023 had some amazing wildlife: 🦊🦡🦇🦚 🦅 🦉🪶🐛✨🪲 Emojis don't capture all of the ones you mentioned but can only approximate them at best. All in all, it was fun revisiting your favorite moments of 2023 while also you and India toured the highlights of London. Happy New Year! Jenny

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Jenny, it was such luck to have been frozen into the land of Tolkien like that and I can totally see where his inspiration came from. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I wish you a Happy New Year too! Take care🌻🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was such luck being frozen into the land of Tolkien and I can see why it inspired him so much. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jenny and I wish you a very Happy New Year too! Take care🥳🦋🌻

[@jennyfulcher8035]

@@themindfulnarrowboatThanks Vanessa!

[@rickydorriety1412]

You give us such big smiles thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Ricky! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Thank you Vanessa. That's got to be one of the best canal boat videos we've seen (and we've seen quite a few). Your camera work, your drawings and the photos of different birds and animals, absolutely special. Your dog, Zephyr is quite a star. All this coupled with a silky smooth commentary.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I really appreciate it! Take care🦋🌻

[@pullypoolman]

Wow what can we say Wonderful Wonderful stories Happy New Year Vanessa and Family Look forward to 2024 my friend xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment- have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@ryanjamespemberton9190]

I love Starlings, I sat in busy Birmingham city centre having coffee and a fresh panini outside the smallest coffee shop in the city and a starling sat on the top of iron chair so I shared just a bit of food and the starling was whistling probably calling all the buddies to come join in but I did notice the bird was also making a clicking sound just felt very special.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a great starling interaction! My friend’s son raised a starling that was abandoned and it used to sit on his shoulder and it would answer to its name. They are very magical birds aren’t they? Take care 🌻🦋

[@Love_rainy_days]

Vanessa,👸🌹 Happy New Years from the USA, Thanks for your adventures on the Narrowboat Alice Grace 🚢exploring the canals of the UK in 2023. Glad the canals are still used and not filled in they are an important part of our history. Love your channel and the Birds 🐦🐦and wildlife 🐌🐌of the UK. Give Zeph 🐶a pet for me. Cheers 🍪🍪☕☕🤵

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and Zeph says thank you too!🐾🐾💚 Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@ronaldmcinnes7840]

Thanking you for a great down memory lane vlog and really professional presentation as always. Best wishes for 2024 to you and your family. Look forward to new episodes along whichever canal takes you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Vanessa - A Very Happy New Year to you and Michael. That was a beautiful video, very moving and jam packed with so many memories of 2023 journeying with Alice Grace. I can remember all the different sequences you showed. I can't thank you enough for bringing so much enjoyment into my life during 2023. I'm positive that 2024 is going to be just as good travelling the waterways with you. The poem you read at the end of this video was, in my opinion, the best you have ever written.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Michael, that is such a kind and thoughtful comment- thank you so much. I am so pleased that you have followed the journey for such a long time now and I am so grateful for your support with my channel too. Have a wonderful new year, take care🥳🦋🌻

[@loraineh59]

Thank you so much for sharing your vlogs with us......absolutely love watching you......happy new year xxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you watch- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@joanneowen4540]

That was beautiful! The way you note the special wildlife and the waterway is very soothing and uplifting.You will be bringing a lot of joy to my 2024 as I get to watch your past and future travels.Best of health and safe boating to you and your family.Love this

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Joanne, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@rosiehoy4736]

That was a good year. Hope the next is just as good for you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much, Rosie! Happy New Year to you, take care🦋🌻

[@kimdeakin7678]

Loverly video thanks x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@stevecam724]

Happy New Year 💖💖💖 Thanks for a year of your positivity, you have helped my recovery 😚😚

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Steve, thank you so much for your kind comment. I wish you great health for 2024! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

I so enjoyed this video, thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so lovely to know- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@lunah5668]

I have been binging on your videos and loving each of them. Thanks for so many beautiful Vlogs no the poetry.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@mattgoodchild8215]

Utterly exceptional video x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment- thank you so much, Matt! Have a super weekend, take care☺️🌻🦋

[@DebNewton-kh4cv]

Vanessa, I love nature & dogs as much as you do, while your videos transport me to a different place…thank you 🌸🫶

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Nature and dogs- what more is there to want in life?🤷‍♀️ Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@paulmclaine6413]

The most inspiring memory of 2023 for me was discovering your channel Vanessa. You had a wonderful year of Narrow Boat adventures and took all of your friends along for the ride. We all Love you and what you are doing. 2024 is waiting to see what kind of adventures you create. Hope you had a nice Christmas and New Year.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you have enjoyed the vlogs over 2023, Paul! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@MarkBrandon-b5n]

Thankyou for the vlogs. My highlight of the year was meeting Zeph in Worcester! Happy New year to you and family.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you met Zeph! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@flopsymopsy7088]

I was squealing with excitement as you saw the glow worm. I’ll likely never see one but sharing yours was such a joy!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was such an exciting moment for me, so I’m so pleased you felt the same. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@dougiepaine449]

amazing stories about your life on the narrow boats thank you for sharing your thoughts and a happy new year to you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment, thank you so much, Dougie! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@paulplant6486]

Loved looking back on all those amazing memories with you thank you again for letting us be part of it

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased you enjoyed the vlog, Paul! Thank you for sticking with the channel too. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@sergebrunet4218]

Happy new year ! to both of you ! great video ! 🤓

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

And to you too! Thank you so much, take care🌻🦋

[@kathysampson826]

Your video is just fantastic! The views, fish, plants,animals and all your and all your adventures are so beautifully narrated and illustrated . Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the world!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Kathy- thank you so much! Have a super week ahead, take care🦋🌻

[@flopsymopsy7088]

I bought your journal from 2022 and love it. I read it, then read it again while watching each vlog entry as you describe it, now I’m reading it again at beginning of 2024. Your description of Edith Holden inspired me to purchase her book The Country Journal of an Edwardian Lady, which was equally enjoyable. So wonderful of you to show me her home. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a lovely comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you bought Edith's book too as it is such a treasure to read through and compare each month with the month that you are in. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@rgeo2024]

Wonderful video, I’m really looking forward to seeing your adventures in 2024.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@davidjanis1997]

Thank you. I will be in London in August for two weeks.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Enjoy your London trip! Take care🌻🦋

[@AlaineNamink]

Thank you for such an amazing reveal of all the most interesting views of what nature has to offer! Did my heart good!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@jiloute22]

Good evening Vanessa, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy new year.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

A Happy new year Vanessa and what a excellent vlog to start 2024 off with 😊, so many memories/high lights of last year how did u dwindle it down with so many to choose from? Let's hope this year brings u the same pleasure and excitement as last year. 😂👍🐕🦅🦆

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Simon, I hope you've had a great Christmas and start to 2024? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was tricky deciding which highlights to choose from for the vlog as the places that we visited in 2023 all had their strengths. Thank you so much for watching and for all of your kind comments too. Happy New Year and safe cruising! Take care🦋🌻

[@andrealee230]

Whow, beautiful episode. Thank you so very much.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@paulinedraper-watts3228]

So many wonderful memories form 2023. Thank you for sharing your canal experiences. Stay safe and happy cruising in 2024. Hopefully our paths will cross again on the waterways.❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Pauline! Have a super 2024- take care🌻🦋

[@prarieborn6458]

Thank you Vanessa for this wonderful experience. II can’t express my surprise and delight when you discovered that you were exploring the woods of Middle Earth where Tolkien…..Tolkien !! played as a child. What unseen Hand, brought you to that place, arranged the weather and a place to rest , “just-so”, Was it the enchantment of Middle Earth? . and that was just one of the events of 2023, you captured and shared with us. i would like to have heard more about the Night of Tidal Bore..I wonder how long it lasted, and I can only imagine how it must have felt,on the boat as the rushing current lifted and tossed the Alice Grace. Thank God you were protected from harm. , I hope all the boats came through safely.❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a very magical experience in Middle Earth; I would never have stopped there normally, but I am so, so pleased that we got frozen in there. The Tidal Bore lasted seconds in the end!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@eltrym]

Just beautiful! ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a kind comment; I really appreciate it. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@heartofahobbit]

Such a beautiful journey! Was that guy in the rubber raft trying to show off? I thought he was almost going to throw it over when he went tall end up. 😆😆 I LOVE the train. It is my favorite way of long distance travel here in the US. Oh, WOW "Blinds are drawn during blackout" Historic!! Once again, thank you for a lovely trip!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog; I love train travel too! Have a wonderful weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@janboulton8141]

wishing you a successful cruise in 2024, we cruised for 9 years from 2003 and loved the Gloucester Sharpness so much we went back 3 times. The boats at Purton are so eerie and beautiful, brought back some fantastic memories. Thanks for your beautiful vlogs.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I can see why you returned 3 times to the Gloucester and Sharpness; it is such a wonderful canal. I am pleased this vlog brought back some memories for you. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@alysmalley]

Looking forward to your 2024 journeys & journal!!! 💚💙🤎🧡

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@dreamofstorms]

Happy New Year and that was a lovely gesture to conclude the vlog.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Happy New Year to you too! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@stevemendenhall6284]

Vanessa It’s so cool that your first vlog of 24 started at the place where The Flower of Gloucester ended up at the end of that TV show. Thanks for reminding us of all the best places you visited last year. My favorites were the little shop where Beatrix Potter did her work. Also the Tolkien walk. Hopping we all have a great New Year Steve

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Steve, I hadn't thought about the Flower of Gloucester, but you're right! That is cool! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching all the vlogs in 2023. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@Daytona2]

Happy new year to you all, Vanessa 💫 Love what you do and the way that you do it 😊 I must go back and watch your London vids - just love the way that it's been regenerated. The Starlings were perfect!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sadly, when I was in London narrowboating, I wasn't making vlogs then and I really wish that I had now. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@rozannaherring1578]

What a beautiful summary of your canal life in 2023 Vanessa. I found it very emotional that you honoured Edith Holden by the banks of the Thames. Thank you for doing that. I remember being so excited buying her Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady when it was first published in 1977 and have always treasured it. Wishing you and your family many blessings for the year ahead and looking forward to following your canal journeys and nature journal in 2024. Take care. xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Rozanna, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the tribute to Edith; she has inspired me and I too treasure her diary. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@pilpelet100]

That was wonderful Vanessa. Thanks so much. Wishing you and your family (including Zephyr of course) a very happy 2024.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I wish you and your family a wonderful 2024 too, Ruth!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@sarkybugger5009]

Lovely, as always. Happy new year to you and Mr. M.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much- Happy New Year to you too! Take care🥳🌻🦋

[@JulianMountMusic]

A very HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all for 2024. May your voyages always be safe and exciting. xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Julian- thank you so much for your best wishes. Happy New Year to you too! Take care🥳🦋🌻

[@christineprice5463]

Thanks so much, Vanessa. Beautiful vlog. Happy New Year!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Christine, thank you so much for your lovely comment and a Happy New Year to you too! Take care🥳🌻🦋

[@harris4018]

happy new year to you all make it a great one

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

And to you too, Harris! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@jackcrouch1285]

Always bubbly and full of interest ❤wonderful person

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I do have an off day every now and again 🤭 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker]

Happy New Year to you and Zephyr on Alice Grace, loved this end of year and new year video it has a lot of fabulous moments included out of so many to choose from that you've seen or visited along your journey. Lets hope one day you'll pass by Brinklow and maybe visit the spectacular site of the tump by the church or find the remnants of the arches or the lost canal that used to run in and out of Brinklow. All my best wishes to you have a prosperous new year 🙏 Kev the brinklow kayaker...😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Kev, thank you so much for such a lovely comment; I'm sure we'll be back to Brinklow again one day. Happy New Year to you and safe kayaking! Take care🌻🦋

[@davidclarke7728]

Your such a talented narrator and artist , well documented, thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, David- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video cranking it on cut thanks lee

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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