# 180 Prepping for a Big Storm and How I Earn a Living on My Narrowboat

[@DreambigGabriela]

Although you went through some scary hours, not to mention in the deep of the night, watching your video was pure delight. You are a courageous woman; full of life, joy and talent. I admire you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@julieemery8963]

@@themindfulnarrowboathello, may I ask if you live on your boat alone please😊 I’m seriously deciding to sell up & live on the canals, a complete change of life

[@ronwhitehouse23]

You have made a lovely life for yourself, congratulations.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

[@ronwhitehouse23]

@@themindfulnarrowboat I lived on my narrowboat "unicorn" for about two and a half years cruising just like you. I no longer have my boat because of other commitments unfortunately. But I still retain wonderful poetic moments I shall cherish for eternity.

[@iffatsadia8319]

Gosh what! a lovely person enjoying the simple things in life. I am truly jealous enjoy it.u deserve everything. Tc

[@bitsandblocks7826]

Even blustery Isha couldn't spoil the relaxing chilled nature of your videos Vanessa. Have a good weekend!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so relieved that you still found the video relaxing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@crispyfrogs]

At the rate your art progresses, you’ll be adding “professional artist” to your CV. It’s becoming stunning 🤩

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Practising each week is definitely helping.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@RickJames-n4d]

Not sure what it is about a British lady's voice. It's very soothing to Americans like me. She could record a record of her reading the phone book and I would buy it.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment; I'm currently sitting here recording the phone book to sell to you! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely message. Take care🦋🌻

[@georgeburns7251]

@@themindfulnarrowboattoo funny. Thank you for the opportunity to laugh.

[@aussieoma0418]

That’s because Americans accents are very harsh.

[@ebbhead20]

Shes a mix of Sally Philips from Smack the Pony and Sian Gibson from Car Share this girl... 😊

[@harry.flashman]

​@@themindfulnarrowboat:)

[@alanturner3551]

Love how you maintain your positive outlook through any and all challenges.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Alan. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻

[@CindyWalker-f2q]

Once again, I am enthralled by your videos, drawings, and the commentary. It is so beautiful

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@joanneowen4540]

So glad to hear you managed ok during the storms and cold.I felt for all the narrowboats and their people as we heard news of storms and flooding in UK..you have such a lovely,calm demeanor as you narrate, but im sure it was scary! Beautiful story of the wrens..al the creatures that forage and endure in Nature.I am hoping to order one of your beautiful journals soon.You touch my heart.Much love from snowy Ontario

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind and thoughtful comment, Joanne! 🤗 The storms are scary as they are so noisy, but it is quite safe on a narrowboat as long as your ropes are secure.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@nathanberry4339]

Isha was my first storm since I moved onto my narrowboat and I was soooo paranoid I was checking the ropes every hour until midnight but I actually enjoyed weathering out the storm on a boat

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Nathan, what a storm to start your lifetime of narrowboat storms- and then Jocelyn was even stronger I thought! It is exciting though isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@nathanberry4339]

@@themindfulnarrowboat I absolutely loved it the noise was just unbelievable but it's as you said I'm your video it's about being safely moored and being prepared before the storm hits also my boat is as former hire boat and has four massive conservatory style windows in the saloon so I had the perfect viewpoint its like owning my own bird hide

[@anthonybaxter255]

The music that accompanies your videos is beautiful!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I subscribe to Envato Elements and I think they are worth every penny. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@bradmoyer9737]

Whenever I order something from the internet or out of a catalog, I do so with the understanding that the thumbnail I’m viewing, is a highly stylized, electronically embellished version that some marketing person has envisioned as being able to sell the most of whatever the product is, and only bears a passing resemblance to the actual product. That being said, I just received my copy of “The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022”. I had reasonably high expectations for the quality of the content, from watching the multifaceted creator’s videos over the course of the year. The poetry and artistry weave a tapestry in one’s mind of her journeys and thoughts, and are uniquely wonderful. I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened the package and found a book of high quality materials, beautiful printing and just overall excellent quality. It is a fabulous buy at this price. I will be ordering my 2023 edition shortly. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Brad, I held my breath whilst reading your comment as I thought you were going to say that my journal was a disappointment after reading your previous experiences; you should have heard my sigh of utter relief when I got to the end of your comment! Thank you so much for your kindness; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

[@DressyBessie]

​@@themindfulnarrowboat😅I am just now finding your KZbin channel and am immediately enthralled! What medium do you use for your artwork? It is very beautiful along with your writings. Looking forward to learning and see more of you here on your channel. :) Your boat is amazing! I live very near the Mississippi River in Minnesota, U.S.A. so of course the boat caught my attention right away! 😄

[@JohnSmith-b4b]

What an enriched special life you have. Your sweet soul obviously attracts kindness 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋

[@31Alden]

Happy and relieved you made it through Isha safely and with no damage to your boat. All souls accounted for! Xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

So am I; it's always such a worry in a big storm. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻

[@31Alden]

@@themindfulnarrowboat With great pleasure, Vanessa!

[@prarieborn6458]

hello and Ahoy from🇺🇸 NW WA State🌲 it is late august and the season as turned, it is chlly in the day and cold at night. I just discoverd your channel, well, you tube sent a notification. What a delightful discovery! I watched your video where the canal was frozen. Thank you. for sharing your eye for the beauty around you. it is nourishing for my soul, I needed to to find an escape from the iinsanity going on here., Your poetry and Artwork of the Golden Eye water bird is exquisite❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you found my channel. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻

[@prarieborn6458]

@@themindfulnarrowboatDear Vanessa, Thank you for your lovely reply and the heart❤ and blue butterfly! Something brought me back to this vlog tonight, in lonesome October, It is special to me because posted it on my late Husband’s birthday and I seem to miss him the most this time of year., when winter is not far off. The music at the beginning,is beautiful, the Calm before the appoaching storm., with a touch of the melancholy of late Fall. This is one of your best vlogs .. My favorite parts are the way you and Zephyr, hunkered down, together listening to the the roar of the wind all night. And the story of the.little Wrens,, shelterng inside their tree. i love all the music you selected, it fits every scene perfectly. 💕 from NW WA 🌲🌲🇺🇸

[@nickmarshall6848]

Oh how I wish everyone was as lovely as you.😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Nick- thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋

[@Ken-ij5xr]

@@themindfulnarrowboat not read all the comments however when you actually cross the level crossing the guy in the flat cap who if I'm right and lives very close to there is Johny Ridge. PVFC manager top man. I also worked as a manager for Wedgwood at Barlaston in the 90's.. all the best...

[@grahamrankin]

Superb ! What a class act you project in so many different ways and I thank you so much for allowing us to dream of a wonderfully appealing alternative lifestyle. I know full well how much graft, hard and unrelenting work goes into what you are doing but the rewards, as you so generosly show us, are magnificent ! More strength to your elbow and long may you be able to support yourself afloat. Fabulous and many congratulations !

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment, Graham! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@Jana-wz7dr]

That train crossing was wicked as was the storm. The snowdrops make me feel that this winter will soon pass. Bring on spring. Your artwork and writing are lovely 😍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Definitely bring on spring! 😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland Storms, iced in, blocked in between closed locks and a broken rail crossing - what a time you had. The birds and the snowdrops were really lovely - can't wait for Spring.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It really has been an eventful new year so far! I hope it is warmer in Poland now? I can't wait for spring either.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@deborahjohnston2808]

Love everything about your video!You are an amazing strong woman!Love you art!Take care,kiss your dog,be safe

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a lovely comment, Deborah! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@andrewsim9180]

Splendid drawings......Beatrix Potteresque

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@soggybottom3463]

Thank you KZbin for bringing me here. Wonderful, thank you ma'am. 🤗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment. I’m so pleased that KZbin brought you here too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@JohnJones-k9d]

Love the drawings.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I don’t think I’ve ever known a winter as stormy as this one. I bet you will be glad when spring finally comes. It was interesting to hear about Josiah Wedgwood, I didn’t know that he was one of the people who fought against slavery. Lovely nature as always, we have some resident wrens in our garden, they are such cute little birds. I hope it’s not too long before you can move on again, winter closures must make it very difficult for narrow-boaters, especially continuous cruisers when you can’t get your essentials like water and diesel. Stay safe and warm all of you. Lots of love. xxxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It really has been a stormy winter hasn't it? It's great to know that the wrens are visiting your garden as the cold weather makes it so hard for them to find insects and so they go looking for seeds- you're saving the wrens, Shirley!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Shaunatwales66]

You make canal life look so tranquil, I love to take time out and express my feelings through poetry, thank you for a lovely insight into your world of relaxation and beautiful locations 😃

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is great to know that you are writing poetry to convey your feelings too. It's a wonderful way to do that isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@semperbufo152]

Hi Vanessa.So long awaited vlog,please follow up with more please,and quickly.We look every day for your posts,which we love.The music you use is perfect too.Thankyou.❤😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you look for my vlog every day- that is so kind of you. I post a vlog every Friday at 4:30pm, but if I am unable to put one out, then I put a little post out first explaining.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@hectordelvalle4428]

I truly enjoy your night scenery. Plus the crashing of rain, wind howling, night sky. Most narrow boat vlogs leave these out, and that's a shame. You make it so natural and appealing. Please continue, it is a big plus. Be safe and enjoy your outings.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed some nighttime storm footage.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@jackcrouch1285]

This lady has made herself a wonderful life style ,so interesting with life and the love of nature so southing to one’s soul ❤money just can’t. buy

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@annmolloy8600]

Thank you for taking the time to visit Wedgwood. I am originally from Longton but my parents emigrated to Australia when I was 10 in 1960. I returned in 1970 and worked in the offices at Wedgwood Barlaston. We had a couple of royal visits, one from Prince Phillip and another from Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother. I loved every minute of my three years there before coming back to Australia. I had every intention of returning to travel more but fate intervened when I met my future husband on my return journey home. It was an unforgettable time and I made lasting memories. The factory is set in beautiful farm land in Barlaston and as I remember every one I met loved working there 💫🇬🇧🫖. Last time I was there I visited the cafe where the afternoon tea was served on the most beautiful crockery you will find.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a fabulous story; when you next visit, you should add these memories to that wall that I read from. Fancy meeting so much royalty too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@annepoitrineau5650]

I once walked the canal path from Hebden Bridge to Todmorden. It was evening, then it was night. The barges looked so cozy. Sometimes a bit of smoke escaped, sometimes I could hear muffled music. Beautiful.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I know exactly what you mean by this. When I walk along the canal in the evening and see the boats' lights and chimney smoke it makes me feel all cosy too. Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

[@susanjefferies9058]

I am 72 and really love your channel. My husband has had a major operation and your channel brings me calmness and peace. Your creative journal is so lovely and at the end of your vlogs I reckon my blood pressure has gone right down! I wish you health and happiness for you and those you travel with. Honestly you give me so much joy. Thank you. Suz.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Suz, I am so sorry that I haven't got back to you, but for some reason, I have only just got your lovely comment. I hope your husband is okay and recovering well? I am so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. Sending you both my best wishes for health and happiness. Take care🌻🦋

[@uwesenft9304]

Guten Morgen. Das youtube hat dich heute bei mir angespült und ich kann mich nur bedanken, einen solch wundervollen Menschen entdeckt zu haben.😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@heartofahobbit]

Glad to see you made it through the storm OK. I worry about all the narrowboaters there with these harsh storms and flooding! Waiting excitedly for your 2022 and 2023 journals to arrive here in New Hampshire USA! Stay safe! Much love!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think it always sounds worse on a narrowboat than it actually is. Storm Jocelyn was worse, I thought as it shook the boat a lot more. Thank you so much for buying my books and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@andersvikingsvensson8762]

Awesome ❤Photage extrodinary .. narratives splendid ..vocal superb ..background music so nice ..All 🙏

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@atnorthabc]

A truly beautiful account of a winter storm told in a warm and soothing manner I really enjoyed your trip around the museum and your enthusiasm and delight about the exhibit’s passed down to your ordinance and the poem at the end was beautiful. Thank you…

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@4950joan]

Hello again. When we used to caravan we wrapped the aqua rolls in the foam jackets you buy for the hot water cylinders in the house to prevent them freezing

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a good idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@LynnB_Ky]

Another lovely video Vanessa, I loved seeing inside the Wedgewood museum and hearing all about it. Thank you for sharing. All your videos are so interesting and beautiful 🥰

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is such a great place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@binkolney196]

you had me when you knew your lichens ... your art is fabulous ...

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m trying to learn more of my lichens but I know the common ones now and I think they are wonderful 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@soobee6060]

Loved this video - especially the harp music. Loved the little birds. Yes, I found it relaxing to watch as well. I think you are magical! Sue from NZ

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Sue- thank you so much! I love the sound of the harp too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

WOW I have lived nearby on the river Avon for 12 years and never seen it frozen over like that. Your nature art is awesome. A real talent you have. Edit: By the way, that's called a Dip Stick. What Del Boy used to call Rodney.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! Poor, Rodders! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@julieemery8963]

😁😁

[@sianwarwick633]

Thanks Vanessa for being positive organised and creative, during tough weather from freezing rainy Ontario. Glad to hear your community boaters are helping you out too. ❤. And that you're using a post-box for the delivery ! For Huawei, we say Wah-way, although i think there were issues here with that provider/supplier

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I shall be able to pronounce it now! 🤩👍Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@suzannestevens8257]

Lovely to watch my gorgeous country and listen to your contentment! Thks.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@juliehill2830]

So beautiful Vanessa... Thankyou for sharing. Much love.. Xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@scottbrown888]

I dearly love the little wrens. we have blue fairy wrens in the bush in west aust. love your work

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Blue fairy wrens sound adorable. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@terryrogers6232]

Looks so much like the Erie Canal near where I was born in upstate NY, USA. I also remember the drawing or pencil box. My wife of that time, the 80s on, liked crafts and drawing. Since I had once enjoyed it myself before becoming an engineer, I got a kit as well. We even joined an exhibition together along the canal. We also rode mule drawn narrowboats on the original canal remnants. She passed away in 2010. I remarried a year ago.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What wonderful memories and how special to have ridden mule drawn narrowboats too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@janroberts1815]

I was born and bred in Stoke on Trent, Tunstall. So proud to be a "Clay Head" such a wonderful place with so much history ❤💖😆😆😆

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I can see why you are proud as the history and surrounding countryside is amazing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

[@hectordelvalle4428]

I just notice, as you were getting your tea. The cabinet on your right side looked like it was smiling at you. 😊😊😊😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I shall have a look at that- how wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@petereg2354]

Wonderful moments of narrowboat life.! Through all seasons.! its exciting.. best wishes for you 3.. x 🌳🍃🐾

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Each season has its own unique set of excitement doesn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@HerfingPug]

Marvellous. You are truly living. Stay safe.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It does make me feel alive to live like this- you're right.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Enjoyed the Wedgwood and birdlife and thank you for sharing your experience of Isha.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@JuliePike820]

Gosh! Just found your beautiful videos. I’ve lived in the US for 24 years now but you really made me miss England. I grew up playing on and around the Grand Union Canal in Solihull. Lovely, lovely content! Xxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Solihull is very special to me as Edith Holden was brought up there and I did a series of videos last year when I was in that area trying to find out more about her. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@petemoring67]

Another 'Winner' Vlog .... And good job those crossing gates Jammed CLOSED and not OPEN - EH?? ... The Wedgewood Museum looked rather classy! ... And Free! Too! 😀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Pete. I agree with you that open crossing gates offered more hope than jammed shut ones.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@pim1234]

Great drawings !

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is very kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋

[@georgethompson453]

Seeing Hem Heath reminds me of my youth and when the coal mine at Hem Heath/ Trentham was in production with the vast mine workings lying beneath that area. Lovely vlog

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so spooky as I have been ready about that this evening and the Bevin Boys too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you ok after te storm thanks lee

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Lee. I hope you were okay too?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@plainandsimple2576]

Oh I’m so excited for my books! Thank you so much for the tour. The Girls are excited to see the animals.❤ I hope you didn’t suffer to much with the storm! We have warmed up a little, no more carrying water for a few weeks.😊 Be well!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you have all warmed up a little.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my books too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@vanessascola4708]

61 wrens in a nest box is crazy. Such delightful birds. Very interesting to hear about how you plan your days and work and what it means. So difficult with these storms. What a crazy winter. I have never known such extreme weather. I really feel for you. How exhausting all that walking. Be safe please.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I adore the thought of 61 wrens in a nest box! 🥰 Thank you for your kindness- take care🦋🌻

[@DrBLReid]

Enjoyed the video very much! We will pray for you that God will keep you safe!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so thoughtful of you- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋

[@Kim-J312]

You said you work 7 days a week, and it doesn't feel like work .That is the key to happiness, Vanessa❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I agree with you; for 25 years, I always knew that I was working so I really appreciate this new feeling.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@fusion-music]

You touched so many parts of my life. I love the Wedgewood museum. I had thought of revisiting and going on the wheel, pretending I wasn't a former potter. My father worked in design/planning Concord. The Cowel/hood on the stove pipe could do with being fixed with self tappers. You would need a drill for that and an appropriate drill bit. We had 98 mph winds in this last storm.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that the vlog brought back some memories for you. Good tip about the tappers! 98mph winds😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Hi Vanessa: I didn't realize that your 2023 Journal was available but when I went to your Etsy shop I found that they're already sold out! Let us know when they've replenished Etsy because I'd really love to buy it! 🦆📗 The cute little wren is a survivor! When they all nest together they take turns who gets to be in the warm center, then rotate towards the outer perimeter, which the little wren and his buddies did during Storm Isha. Wonderful learning about your different sources of income. Glad that Alice Grace weathered the storm even though you didn't sleep a wink. At least Zephyr got some shut-eye! Hopefully you grabbed a catnap in between Isha and Jocelyn. Cheerio! Jenny 🌀☔🌪❄😴💤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Jenny, I love that fact about the rotating wrens!🥰 I hope to have my 2023 journal back in stock by the end of next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

@@themindfulnarrowboat You're welcome. Have a great weekend.

[@paultaylor9652]

You always seem to capture nature in beautiful colour. Great video again this week and full of interesting facts.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@norm5785]

Thank tou for sharing you visit to Wedgewood. Wonderfull housewares.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Wedgewood museum is absolutely brilliant!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

We are really enjoying your videos. You are so talented! I love the wrens. We get two varieties in the US both are adorable and they sing so loud, we always know when they are in the garden .They are known to find a warm place to sleep at night, sometimes using a nesting box. :)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment- I really appreciate it! I'll have to read about your two species of wren- they sound adorable.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

@@themindfulnarrowboat we have the House Wren and Carolina Wren, the Carolina Wren has a white stripe above the eyes, other then that they look a like. Both so stinkin cute :)

[@Red-ns9ny]

Love it ❤ keep safe and warm in the torn sky 🥰😊🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

"torn sky" great phrase! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Red-ns9ny]

@@themindfulnarrowboat it’s funny how words arrive and flow to paper 🥰🦋🐝🌹 have a lovely wknd xx

[@G0RXA]

Brilliant video and so good to see behind the scenes! Well done, lovely journey and glad you survived the storms! Have a super week ahead.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Let's hope for some calm weather from now on!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋

[@G0RXA]

@@themindfulnarrowboatJust watched again, did you find your chimney hat?

[@EdSmith-wb6lx]

Great vlog Vanessa i love you calm outlook on life and you special feeling for nature. Your art is great and you poetry is calming, glad you all made it through the storm . Maybe a short chain on your chimley cap and a small hook on the chimley to hook it to might save losing it next storm. Stay safe and well all of you, Ed 40 S of Vegas

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Definitely, need a short chain! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

[@annheadley5004]

Your photography and artwork are really fantastic. I love your journals.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and the journal entries, Ann.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@ralphthompson6463]

Oh boy !, if I had teachers so gorgeous as these ladies I'd have paid more attention in class. Such wonderful ladies , class and elegant, especially the third one and the last, more of these lovely ladies please

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

This is such a kind comment, Ralph.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@ralphthompson6463]

@@themindfulnarrowboat thankyou,my pleasure,I look forward to more of these lovely ladies

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

The power and force of nature. Never to be underestimated. Glad that you survived such a wicked storm. The big unresolved question, did you find the “chimney hat”? 🤔👍😀

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I wondered that too !

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I didn't find my chimney's hat and its head is ever so cold at the moment! 🥶 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Isha took it and has not given it back! 🤭

[@colettemccoy2921]

Bravo ! Another great performance by zephyr and handler 😅😊❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋

[@maryodonnell5760]

oh wow...I'm 10 mins in and I keep wanting to stop and say how magical this is!! Thanks for the winter wonderland ...

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you found the vlog magical, Mary.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

Your ritual of making tea and placing 3 biscuits on a plate always makes me chuckle, but I've got to say, you can't beat a good cuppa!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You absolutely can't beat a good cuppa but it is essential that it has a pile of biscuits with it too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@janetaltybenalmadenacostac3228]

Hi Vanessa, this is the first time watching you tonight, within 3 minutes you had me hooked and subscribed. What a lovely calming video. Thank you from Preston Lancs.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and subscribed.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@victornijmeijer9372]

Marvellous!! The way you live, many people would like to live like you do. Wish you all the best and stay happy!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I wish you all the best too!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@desireeross9651]

Those storms were brutal in Scotland too. Thank you for the insight into your working life

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Scotland had the worst of the storms and snow; I hope you are all okay? It must have been so frightening. Wishing you some calmer weather now 😌Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@desireeross9651]

@@themindfulnarrowboat we were very lucky. Although the weather was brutal, we missed the worst. Thankfully we didn’t need to drive anywhere as the roads were closed

[@cynthiavickers8099]

Stay safe in all of the stormy weather! I'm really enjoying your channel. Just purchased your 2022 journal for my friend, who is missing her native England ever so much. I'll keep an eye out to see if/when you've restocked the 2023 journals. Cheers!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel, Cynthia.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my book for your friend too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@crazyduck1254]

19:31 just a lovely page from the book ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@pemman]

Thank you for your lovely and interesting content. Also really enjoyed your poem.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@ChuckVorheis]

Amazing that's you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@sandymackrell4098]

What an adventure ! So cozy in your boat during a storm..😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a bit of an adventure! And you are right, it does feel cosy in the boat when it is wild outside. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@annjarvis9300]

Awwww lovely bird life and my even a snow drop so glad you made it safely through the storm we lost our large tree so sad grew from a foot high was about 25 foot I think took 18 years to grow sad no time to see another get that big but may still plant another in spring tc now the oldies 🤗🤗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh no, Anne your poor tree- you must have been so sad- 25ft! Perhaps you can have it chopped to lay out for insects and hedgehogs in your garden?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@sandyprosser805]

Hi Vanessa what an awful storm, we are very lucky here and it didn’t cause any damage. Loved the video as always, hope you have a calmer week much love xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a blustery one wasn't it, Sandy? I hope you are okay?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@julieemery8963]

What a beautiful video, just love yr artwork & illustration 😊 ❤️❤️

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Love a good storm,and lots of great information. Will definently look for your book. Thanks for sharing your very interesting journey,from your artistic perspective.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

A storm on a boat is so cosy if you are securely moored. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Definently,as you say,so long as your prepped for it,you can hunker down,and ride out the storm. Best wishes.

[@Chrisfeb68]

I love how cozy she seems while the storm blows outside.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@grahamcoffer1720]

Really interesting content.Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@anthonybelcher7261]

Hi this was without any doubt a super exciting vlog throughout.l just love watching your totally amazing journey along the wintertime scenic canal. You always make the very best videos that is so interestingly brilliant.❤⭐️👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are such a star, Anthony! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@barbarawrigley4242]

Hope you found your chimney cap💨💨. Zeph doesn't seem to worry much about the cold weather. She is a lovely girl🐕. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Sadly, I didn't find the chimney cap and then in next week's vlog, there is another chimney saga too! Zephyr is wonderful company. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@aquious953]

Helo from the west coast of Canada. I also live on my boat. I love your accent and munurisms. You have class and style. A lovely lady...

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@howlandowlle7953]

. Your camera shots of the storm from the enclosure and security of your boat makes the viewer feel so snug. That makes this one of my favorite videos of yours. I keep going back to those parts.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased it made you feel like that as it’s so cosy on a boat in a storm. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@mikejfranklin7000]

This is only the second 'Mindful Narrowboat' video I've watched and it's wonderful. I particularly liked the footage (how quaint that we still use that word) of the Tree Creeper, I've never seen the bird or any video of it before. Most of the rest of the land birds used to visit our garden, but not any more. I miss the noise of the jackdaws. We get Goldfinches from time to time, though and they're gorgeous.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment- thank you so much! 😊 Tree Creepers are beautiful, little birds aren't they? Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@glennclarke9787]

Hi Vanessa. What some weather we've had 🎉Lovely to see you again. Do keep yourself warm. We love your so much ❤ xxx😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

We certainly have had some weather haven't we! Let's hope it all calms down now. 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@hugglepot]

Your illustrations are beautiful, just like you♥️

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is a very kind comment. Thank you for watching😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@juliebarlow4382]

Hi Vanessa your voice takes me straight back to working in school with you. This is obviously the life for you, you are looking very relaxed and happy. I’m really enjoying your content and didn’t realise you were such an artist 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

HELLO, JULIE!!!!!👋👋💚🤗 How wonderful to hear from you; I used to love working with you- we had so much fun didn't we? I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos; I can't believe that you are watching; you must think, blimey Vanessa's having a mid-life crisis!😂 I love this life! You didn't know that I was an artist because I was awful at drawing; I remember you being really creative; I have just practised and practised as I have always wanted to be able to draw and I am slowly improving now. Please stay in touch; I'd love to know how you are doing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻

[@dennishardy4402]

Hi just found this chanell for the first time. Love all the birds and animals you take time to show. Of course also your lovely four legged hairy friend.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you have just found my channel, Dennis.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@ggwildlife]

another wow from me i just love the way you incorporate the wildlife into your boatlife its amazing! i went to your etsy for the 2023 journal but alas sold out will try for the 2024 until next time take care.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@janroberts1815]

Your work is so beautiful 💗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Jan. I have a question for you, boaters keep telling me not to moor in Hanley Park; it looks so pretty there, would you moor there? As a local, I think you might be able to help me with this. Take care🌻🦋

[@janroberts1815]

I haven't lived in Stoke on Trent for 46 years since getting married and moving to Cheshire, so can't really comment, but as always take care where you moor, safety in numbers usually. I know there is either a Marina or moorings in Etruria, or there was some years ago

[@paulmclaine6413]

I can't think of any storms when I lived in Uk like the ones you suffered lately. So your a busy Lady , busier than I ever realized, so I will try and keep my comments concerning questions to a minimum in future. You need a clip fastener on your chimney Vanessa but I hope you found it. I used to go by a place when cycling with my Brother close to Derby named Denby Pottery Est 1809 which is still producing but Wedgewood is on the next level I guess. Hopefully that is the last of the bad weather for a while for you. Your smile always makes me smile.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

We do seem to have a lot more storms these days; it's ever since we gave them names; I think they like to have their name heard and so they ramp up their stormy efforts a bit more!🤭 Isha, decided she would rather suit a chimney hat and so, she has not returned it, but something else happens to our poor chimney in the next vlog...😱 What a wonderful part of the world to cycle with your brother when you were younger! Thank you for your lovey comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@paulmclaine6413]

I think the Americans started naming Storms for whatever reason Vanessa.

[@Raven1180]

Just ordered one of your beautiful nature journals. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻

[@g2D1]

I love how she places her hand on the first page and makes a connection!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻