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Recently, my narrowboat life has been hectic: stuck behind lock closures, battling storms and being frozen in during arctic blasts, so this week I am hoping to find some peace and quiet. Will I get it? Sit back, relax and enjoy! Take care🌻🦋
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[@locksnkeys]

You title this video Finding Peace. It's me who finds peace in your work. Thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you found the vlog peaceful; that means a lot to me- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@ladyconstanceOBE]

Ever since my wife Vanessa passed away 4 months ago I have looked forward to your videos. They are a great comfort to me. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so, so sorry to hear about your wife,. Thank you so much for taking the time to send me this lovely message. Take care🌻🦋

[@ladyconstanceOBE]

❤

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

Absolutely fantastic 👍

[@5330MALLARD]

For the most part a vibrant and active canal system never took hold in the U.S. England’s should be treasured and preserved for many more generations. You are very fortunate.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope it will be treasured and preserved too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Howdy from Canada. I'm amazed at how the nature is very similar to ours. Starlings amaze me with their huge vocabulary. They never make the same sound or songs twice. I think they can actually communicate with each other. They nest all around my house and poop on my car. I never make repairs to the house until the nesting is done. I listen to them sometimes for hours while sitting on the front porch. Once in a while they'll make the funniest calls. Bye for now.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think you are brilliant for not doing any repair work until after the starlings have nested. It must be amazing to sit and listen to them with their beat box sounds! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@joanneowen4540]

That was beautiful trip and fascinating history of the railways and the stone walls.Thats the England that I want to see! Thank you for sharing the hilarious antics of Zeph and the broom,and the beauty of the tiny,overlooked lichens and mosses.Your photography is so perfect.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@irenejohnston6802]

Not given enough attention by the powers that be. What we don't love we don't care for. 🕊 thank you

[@johnbanks8065]

I've watched your channel From beginning to end In just two weeks My thanks I send For sharing your journeys On canals and on rivers From summer and sun To ice and its shivers Your art and your prose In a journal you jot Bugs, birds and critters Plants and what not Parts of the nation My interest you pique And prompt me to learn More knowledge to seek So travellers three My thanks go to you For the places you see And the things that you do The shy Mister M And his Vanessa And the reason we watch The lovely Zephyr Safe travels I wish And a smile to your face As forever you cruise Aboard Alice Grace

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

🏆🏆🏆💚💚💚Oh my goodness!!! What an amazing poem; I love it!!!!! Thank you so much or watching all of the vlogs and for taking the time to write such wonderful verse-brilliant! Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋

[@johnbanks8065]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Not a patch on yours, but I appreciate your comments 😊😊😊

[@carljeffrey82]

as always, thanks, and keep making your magic

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland What an absolutley fabulous video. Disused railways, dry stone walls, beautiful scenery, exotic birds and wildlife galore. All brought to us by you and Zephyr. Superb camera work and an excellent commentary explaining everything we are looking at. Hilarious antics with your gardening. I'm sure Zephyr was only helping with the sweeping!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. You are more than welcome to borrow Zephyr when you need anything sweeping! 🐾🐾🤭 Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@johnlawson2984]

The Cassowary story was funny but Zephyr and the broom was hilarious. Your dog is a treasure! 🦮

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr is available to assist you with all of your gardening needs! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@louisewhite9152]

Hi Vanessa, it’s only me - I saw the notification signed flash up,but the nurse came in with my medication so I’ve only just started to watch your vlog/video ~ what a brilliant way to start the weekend, my parents are visiting me tomorrow morning they come and see me every weekend and we’re always FaceTiming each other and then on Sunday morning. My old support worker is visiting me - I hope you have a lovely weekend - sending Loads of love and loads of hugs ~ Xxx Xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Louise, I hope you are feeling okay? I am so pleased that your parents are visiting you tomorrow. I hope you have a lovely day. Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@louisewhite9152]

Hi Vanessa ~ I’ve had a really good few days ~ the new painkillers I’m on are really working ~ I’ve spoken to the physio here at the centre And I’ve ordered myself a tens machine, I’ve used one in the past a few years ago, so I’m going to try again - thank you so much for asking it does mean the world to know that people care - Sending loads of love and loads of hugs ~ Xxx Xxx

[@chrishobbs58]

Hello again! Very, very beautiful episode. I enjoyed your "Cassowary Story"! And I agree with you, the scenery was amazing. Zephyr had herself a good time with your broom, didn't she? What a lovely dog. Thanks again for yet another wonderful vlog. Best wishes, as always!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Chris! Sometimes it's hard to do the scenery justice with a camera, but the scenery shines through here. Zephyr is available for other gardening assistance work if you need her! 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@andersvikingsvensson8762]

Tell the starlings to wait a bit longer before eventually migrating to the still snowy cold Scandinavia❤❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I bet it looks so beautiful where you are. I hope you are staying warm.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@bradmoyer9737]

Despite the propensities of KZbin’s algorithms, with limited viewing time, I try to watch only the highest quality content I can find on a given subject. That is why this comment is on your “Narrowboat” channel. Another wonderful video, thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Brad, I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel- that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@jaomwtoptd]

I used to watch narrowboat videos, but they became tedious. And then I stumbled across your videos. Full of beautiful scenery, fabulous birds, talented artwork, delightful poems, and a bit of local history thrown in for good measure. What a delightful journey you take us all on. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you stumbled on my videos and that you are enjoying them. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻

[@sheilawright4185]

Really enjoyed this vlog Vanessa, and zephyr made me laugh out loud when he was playing with the brush. Love to you all. ❤️

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sheila- thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are very welcome to borrow Zephyr for all of your gardening needs! 🤭🐾Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@TrogART]

I remember building dry stone walls in our garden in the Cotswolds with my Dad when I was a kid. Yet another lovely gentle video. 🤗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What an amazing skill to have; the dry stone walls are incredible structures that stand the test of time; how wonderful to have done that with your Dad too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@eileenpritchard2721]

An ex canal boater watching from New Zealand . Lovely video and brought back great memories for me.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that this brought back some good memories for you. Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻

[@user-cg2wy8gr4i]

wonderful video shots of the mosses and lichens, something we rarefy take the time to look at!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I totally recommend looking at the moss and lichen; I was gobsmacked when I saw the detail in the scaly dog pelt lichen! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

Love Zeph playing. She’s such a lovely dog.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are welcome to borrow her for any of your gardening needs!😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@sallylunamoth5542]

I Loved this So Much, Stunning Views, I wanted to jump through the Screen. Zeph was having So much Fun with the Broom LOL I Loved Your Poem & Drawings, Absolutely Beautiful 🧡🐀🧡 Wish I could give more than one like👍👍👍👍👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sally, I am delighted that you enjoyed the vlog and wanted to jump through the screen! I am also delighted to get so many thumbs up from you too- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@lydialen6881]

Hi Vanessa, those stone sculpture walls were great , a lovely contrast to the dry stone walls, which were also special . Have a lovely week x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Lydia, there was a lot of walls in this vlog wasn't there!😂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@ic7505]

‘Storybooks in stone ‘ - very interesting especially involving the local schools. It’s important to teach them their heritage and being ‘hands on’ with the project will make it more meaningful. Little ‘uns minds are like sponges. A lovely voyage full of sscenery and interesting facts. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think it was great that the local children were involved and the more you get them interested in their local area, the more they will look after it as they grow up.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I think Zephyr needs her very own stick, that broom play was adorable! What beautiful history and scenery you’ve shared, I love it, thank you !!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr would be delighted with her own broom, but I don't think that I'd have any windows left if she did.🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

@@themindfulnarrowboat maybe just a stick from the woods ? She is just so sweet ❤️

[@Debba521]

Really lovely stretch of canal. That story sculpture was amazing and so clever. My favorite part though was the exploration of the dry stone wall with all its unique and fascinating residents. Now what was your snack with tea, was that a crepe? Looked quite yummy. Which reminds me to be off to the grocery store for some victuals. Thanks for the enjoyable vlog and have a safe and happy weekend! Oh and special thanks to Zephyr for the good laugh I had at her broom antics! 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Debba, I think you might be seeing some more dry stone wall footage if I discover anymore fascinating life in and on them! It's so much fun to stare at them. It was a crepe; I really fancied one and then I realised that it is pancake day on Tuesday which is a great excuse to eat even more of them! Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@cshell780]

While I was taking a break from my work today, I noticed you had another video which put a smile on my face. Instantly relaxed slightly giddy anticipating what I would see on this adventure with you and Zephyr, I poured a cup of tea and sat down to enjoy your gracious and very interesting company. I was not disappointed and had a good chuckle with zephyr and “her” broom!!! What lovely places you take us. Thank you💕

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you watched with tea and enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for such a kind and lovely comment. Zephyr gave me a chuckle too, if ever you need any sweeping, just call for Zeff! 😂Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@paulplant6486]

Lovely seeing the canals near me and cruising with you. The owl in the sculpture is a depiction of a really old pottery ornament found whilst being filmed on antiques roadshow. 1 of the oldest , its now in the potteries museum at Hanley Stoke-On-Trent

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I have just looked that owl up- what a fabulous story! And it is exactly like the sculpture which makes so much sense now. Thank you so much for passing this on- brilliant! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@user-ne7jg5gt7x]

Oh, this area a brilliant! I love it ! And, the drawing of the mouse is so life like. Hoping your book is at the post office today ! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! This area is so beautiful and I can't wait to explore even more of it. I am so pleased that you liked the mouse; it was fun to draw, although, I struggled with the ears!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@stephenevans9248]

I’ve told my daughter about your wonderful videos; she loves her art and poetry too.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for sharing my videos with your daughter. Take care 🦋🌻

[@obiblooze5902]

Another beautiful vlog, thank you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@TheJessierb]

How sweet and magical to find a wee mousie living inside an iron age wall covered with mosses and lichen that beautify the whole. Thankyou for your keen eye, ear and heart opening to the world around you. You bring us so much joy. Take care and travel well Vanessa. W xxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am going to keep sticking my nose into those wall, Wendy ! They are incredible places.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@pancrazioaquilina7029]

I think zepher is the cutest dog on KZbin ❤ love the scenery it beginning to look like spring 😊 love those ruble walls we have lots of them and they have their story to tell thanks and take care 😂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr loves your comment! 🐾🐾🤗💚 I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Hi Venessa. Thank you for another wonderful video, full of industrial heritage and wonderful nature. 👏👏😀👍 Good luck with your sycamore tree in a pot. I placed a tiny sapling in a pot 50 years ago. It is now a handsome bonsai sycamore which has followed me from West London, to South Wales and now Berkshire. Oh, and happy shrove Tuesday! 😋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I love your bonsai tree story that is just wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@1beakin]

It was so much fun watching Zephyr help you with the gardening

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr definitely makes gardening an adventure!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@joegreen7616]

The pup gave me a good belly laugh today that I really needed…have a great week.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr is available to borrow for all of your gardening needs! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@joegreen7616]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Lol.

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Hi Vanessa and Zephyr, the gardening with Zephyr part made me laugh out loud, she’s very playful at times. Only you could find so much nature on a simple dry stone wall. I’ll certainly be looking more closely for the different mosses now. I look forward to Friday night so that I can travel with Vanessa and Zephyr, the Caldon is a beautiful canal so much nature and signs of spring too. Have a wonderful weekend. xxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Shirley, Zephyr makes gardening very interesting, to say the least! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend and enjoy staring at those dry stone walls. Take care🦋🌻

[@anniemac3075]

It's tragic the old railways were ever shut down, it's a great way to get around & usually through gorgeous areas you wouldn't see otherwise. Love the cassowary story, well done defeating the chickens!! 😸 Would hate to meet a real one in the wrong place. Those lichen are so beautiful aren't they, delicate tiny plants full of detail. Good to see Zeph is so paws on with the gardening! Have a lovely week enjoying the great outdoors with Zeph & Mr M. Xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Annie, I hope you are well? I am so pleased that I didn't meet a cassowary too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻

[@Earthstein]

I've watched this particular presentation a few times. I enjoy the exploration. Thank you again, Ms Mindful.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you like this vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@lornabolger4186]

I si envy you your amazing peaceful life on the river . Please keep the videos coming .Thankyou for sharing your stories.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@jackmullett9198]

😊Yes so peaceful and calm, you can appreciate much more when you slowly glide through the water.😎

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

There's nothing like a bit of slow gliding along the water is there, Jack? Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@forestntt72]

I so look forward to your vlogs. Living vicariously through you is the closest I will ever come to that lifestyle and there are times I actually feel I am there. You are such a warm and lovely person. At the end of a very stressful week, I simply sit back with a glass of red wine, watch your videos and feel the stress lift out of my bones. Your artwork and journal are beautiful. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment. I think it's great that you watch with a glass of wine.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@garyrbnsn]

Wow - I am super chilled now. Love your descriptive and inquisitive nature- not many can describe what grows on a wall and keep me hooked! Love your drawings as well. Beautiful

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am delighted that you enjoyed the wall too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@dnewnova]

A true peaceful video just what i needed after 3 winter snow storms this week the casowary story was interesting and thank you for the mention of RJ mitchell whose work along with all the RAF and service personnel helped save our country during WW2

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

3 winter snow storms in one week! I hope you're okay?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@valvanvuuren159]

Absolutely love your blog and can’t wait for the next chapter. You are such a creative person. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Thanks for sharing the sculptures, very interesting and relaxing vlog again. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@daviddesilva911]

i am simply addicted to watching your videoa.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m delighted that you enjoy the vlogs! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@philnbspook6446]

This trip looks relaxing. Seeing the walls with all the various artefacts was interesting, with the Staffordshire knot at the one end. On my passing out parade the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire explained it was to hang three men with one length of rope. Have a great trip.😀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh my goodness, I had no idea about the meaning behind the Staffordshire Knot! 😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@gordonkeir7074]

From birds to Beatles your art work is fantastic .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@gazadunit]

I watch your videos late at night your so relaxing , far better than a book ! thank you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@tricialyn4645]

Of course I was going to enjoy this! It's so calming to come back here to hear all your descriptions and knowledge. TY for sharing your adventures. Love all of your commitment 🌊🚤🌊 Take care !!! x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@shannon5766]

Hii, just wanted to say how beautiful and peaceful your videos are they bring me joy! Have a wonderful day! ❤❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Shannon, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! Have a wonderful day too, take care🦋🌻

[@facelikedog]

Wonderful episode. My wife thought I only watch gearhead shows, now she's luvin your shows too.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you and your wife are both enjoying the vlogs. I am definitely not a gearhead though! 😂 More airhead!!😂😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@machiavellian7490]

Mellow! And a faithful hound too!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She is such a faithful hound and a very hands on gardener all rolled into one!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@malcolmwallis8339]

Thankyou i always love your video , and you are a beautiful Lady .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@jayaraich]

As children in North London , during and after the war , we used to see the narrowboats towing their butty boats . I think they used to take coal to the paper mills at Abbots Langley . Cos they didnt have much living space on each boat , the locks were wider , to get the two boats in side by side .I think they were all owned by one firm , something , Clayton and Shuttleworth , cant really remember but then at getting towards 90 ones memory isnt so good . I used to love to hear the thump ,, thump , thump of the engine .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a wonderful memory you have! That must have been such a beautiful sight to see too. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

The two wall monuments are really lovely! I especially loved the owl, bird, teapots and cups, leaf, and bolts. Zephyr looked a bit mystified by them, however. An unexpected encounter with the Emus along the canal; not something you'd normally see in England except at the Zoo. I'm glad your Cassowary encounter years ago turned out to be chickens. They're quite intimidating-looking! But boy, Zephyr is like a tiger with that broom--Woo-hoo!--and I bet that Cassowary would be no match against her in a pinch! Jenny🐕🧹🦤 Wonderful illustration of the laughing Emu and Be-whiskered Wood Mouse!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Jenny, thank you for another super kind and lovely comment. I definitely needed Zephyr with me on the day that I thought that I met the cassowaries! I think she would have know they were chickens though! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@jennyfulcher8035]

You too Vanessa! ❤

[@user-fr1td4qf9s]

Hello, only recently found your vlogs, takes me a while as technology is not my thing! Searching for peace 🤔you have a few that will be with you there in this ever faster and chaotic world! Your drawings are amazing, you are very talented, and you have inspired me to draw/paint again, I got an O-level in Art at school but haven’t drawn/painted since I left school, working and raising family etc, but your love of the beautiful natural things around us is lovely to see and very inspirational and calming. I am 60 years old and have spent 42 years travelling the roads of UK/ Europe as a Lorry driver, but the world is getting faster and I’m getting slower, or maybe I just can’t be bothered to try and keep up any more. Your videos show so much of how beautiful England is if you just stop/look/listen, and what amazing Industrial Heritage we have. I shall continue to watch, and thank you for drawing pictures in my mind as well as in your wonderful books. Take care 🙏

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you are painting again! It is so good for the soul to spend time at the easel. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

What load of amazing colours on the canal this week, the golden haze of grasses along the banks. Nice to see u making a start on ur roof top garden, its nice to see a boat with a lovely show of flowers. Nice to see Zephyr having a fun time with the bloom 😂.I'm a bit under the weather this week so ive returned back home to sort my self out. Have a lovely weekend 🏥🐓🦃🐦🦤🌼🍂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I knew something must be wrong when I didn't hear from you yesterday, Simon. I hope you feel better very soon. Rest up and take care. Thank you so much for still finding time to watch my vlog and make your lovely comment too. 🌻🦋

[@anthonybelcher7261]

Hi .you’re vlog was so enjoyable to watch.it was just fascinating throughout.I love your truly spontaneous sketching of the many species of wildlife and the lovely plants and trees that grow alongside the canal.your such a remarkable and very creative ultra cool naturalist.I specifically like your totally amazing history lessons,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Anthony, what a super kind comment!Thank you for your loveliness! Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@peter34789]

this is what ive been waiting for another lovely video

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you have been waiting for this vlog- that is so kind of you! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@4950joan]

Another great video, after my husband died I volunteered at the Churnet Valley Railway gift shop for few year. Really enjoyed it x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so sad to hear about your husband, Joan. I hope volunteering at the railway was a comfort to you at that time? I'll be heading towards there soon as I hope to go on the train.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@colinwhitehouse1310]

Just another cracking video and what fantastic countryside loved it

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@alibenkahn5092]

Love your story about the vicious attack by the 'cassowary' alias a chook! That's truly hilarious 😂. Australians are bemused by the perception some foreigners have that Oz is full of killer wildlife. However, cassowaries are dangerous. But not chooks 😂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I made some great Aussie friends when I was there and they had a wonderful time winding me up about all the scary wildlife! 😂 The nature out there is incredible and I loved every minute of my time there.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@nanettegilbert5864]

Aussie here....laughed at your cassowary story 😊 but glad you were safe. Hard to know what to do if you don't know what you're keeping safe from.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

If I had known what a cassowary was; I would never gone on that walk! 😱😂 You have the most amazing wildlife out there in Australia though.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@robertbrierley7083]

The best vlog I've seen on the Caldon so informative, Loved Zephyr with the brush she's a star , Great shot inside the wall no biscuits but a lovely pancake, Take care.😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Robert. I absolutely love this canal! The pancake was delicious, but I'm back to biscuits next week. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@mecat62corner55]

Soon be spring and the familiar sounds of chiff chaffs etc best time of the year 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I can't wait!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@petemoring67]

Disused railway lines and stations seem so 'haunting' - Maybe because of the paraffin lamps and gas-lights that were always present? ... Now 'too bright' led lights taken their place of course 😞 .... Great Aussie story 😂🤠

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

They are so haunting and magical aren't they? I am so pleased that I didn't meet a cassowary face to face because I wouldn't have hung around there and showed it my bag that's for sure! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻

[@garyclifton2180]

So relaxing watching and listening to you your picture are amazing the eyes on this one look like glass that you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog, Gary. Thank you so much for your kind comment about my mouse too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@maxiemills6982]

Another beautiful video. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@johnfitzgerald4005]

I really enjoyed your video,so peaceful and relaxing and informative. You are very likeable! Thanks 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you found the vlog relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋

[@NarrowboatAngel]

You can’t beat a cup of tea in a China cup 😊😊😊 lovely vlog 🤗🤗🤗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I agree! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@dougiepaine449]

hello again with all your other talents you do make a lovely looking cup of tea... love your videos xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Dougie- that is so kind of you; I do like a nice strong looking cuppa!Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Vanessa.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@christineprice5463]

Your channel is so peaceful and informative. I always look forward to watching every week. ☺️

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Christine, I hope you are well. I am so pleased that you find the vlogs peaceful. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@christineprice5463]

And you also.

[@samhancock3568]

Hi Vanessa, we love watching your narrow boat adventures! They do our souls good! ❤ Sam & Ev Hancock, Victor Harbor, Australia 🇦🇺

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sam, I hope you are enjoying the Aussie summer? Thank you so much for your lovely comment; I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

[@Drforbin941]

Thank you again

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are very welcome- thank you so much for watching and commenting.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@markd3250]

I love your interest in the local flora and fauna. I see things in your videos that I've never seen or heard of before, and will likely never see or hear of again. It's truly amazing how much life is constantly around us from plants, to insects, to birds and such that most people probably never even notice. All of that life just carries on faithfully without any involvement from us. The world is truly an amazing place! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mark, the world really is an amazing place isn't it? There is so much to discover and learn and it is so exciting finding out more about the flora and fauna.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@janmitchell641]

Okay, without doubt, Zephyr was the comedy star of this video! Her antics really made me laugh, and it’s lovely how patient and sweet you are to her. Beautiful vlog as usual!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr is available for all of your gardening needs!😂🐾🐾Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@mikehurley5052]

Brilliant, have a great weekend.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, you too! Take care🦋🌻

[@williamjones585]

Hi I love your videos and I enjoy it so much You have a lovely boat and your dogs is lovely

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos and thank you so much for your kind comments about my dog and boat too.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Red-ns9ny]

Beautiful ❤ thank you Vanessa 🥰

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@Red-ns9ny]

❤ bless you 😊

[@dwansbo]

When I saw you pour the tea into the cup before the milk I decided I have to subscribe. I have only just discovered your vlogs, I'm hooked already.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is brilliant! Tea first and then not much milk so the tea is nice and orange!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

Fantastic 👍 How you steer that massive narrowboat around these waterways is just awe inspiring ❤️ Waterways scare me in some respects. As I was brought up in care homes in the 60’s/70’s in Ealing and we use to ‘play’ around on the Grand Union canal. They were always ‘spooky’ places as a young child. So it is really heart warming to see you ease your way through 👍 and provide such beautiful vids 👍 You could grow garlic and chilli on your roof 😃

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It sounds like you had a very tough childhood; I hope adulthood has been kinder to you? I have grown chilli but not garlic, I'll try that this year, I think. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

Adult life has been difficult. Simply because some things that happen to you as a young child. Can haunt you for the rest of your days. I try to take a philosophical viewpoint. In that, it’s all relative….and there are folk that go through much worse and others that get through life relatively unscathed. But at the end of the day……hurt is hurt, no matter how or where it comes from. Didn’t think I’d make 20, 30, 40, 50…….but here I am at 63 and still fighting 👍 Thank you for your kind words🙏

[@johnkeelty]

Thanks for this lovely peaceful video 😊i work offshore in Angola and when im off watch i relax with your videos reminding me of home and what im missing, helps me unwind and sleep 😴😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Wow, what an amazing place to work! I am so pleased that the videos help you relax.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@johnkeelty]

@@themindfulnarrowboat You too 😊

[@barbarawrigley4242]

Enjoying your videos so much, just love the English country side. 💜

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Barbara.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@danielbaer2319]

Loved seeing the Emus. Dont often see them depending where you are in Australia. But just in the last 12 months, I've seen a pair take up residence in a farmer's field along the country road I travel most days to drop my so at work....and they've started raising a family, raising two chicks this time. Priorto this it had been about 10 years since I saw emus in my area! Blessings from Australia.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Daniel, I am so pleased to hear that you have a young family of emus near you- that is wonderful!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi 👋🏻 you make such lovely videos just like yourself 😍 And not for getting pooch 🐶 x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@pilpelet100]

Such a lovely and varied video. I enjoyed your story of the cassowaries! I have a reasonable command of the English language and had never heard of them until now! Looking forward to the next vlog.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Cassowaries are the most incredible birds!Thank you for your lovely comment, Ruth. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Chris_Carini]

So relaxing.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased you found it relaxing, Chris! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@judiritchey7917]

I recently discovered your videos. They are relaxing & so interesting & informative. Your drawings & poems are wonderful. God bless you & yours. Watching from Ennis, TX.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Judi, that is such a kind comment- thank you so much! I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@quavernote4307]

Wow Vanessa it's amazing what you see along the canals , I have been missing so much on my boat so this spring I must be more aware 😃👍!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Spring is a great time to wildlife spot on the canal! You'll have to let me know what you'll find. Thank you so much for your comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@davidjanis1997]

Received your book and have been reading it to my granddaughter, thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that it arrived and how lovely to be sharing it with your granddaughter! Say 'hi' to her from me.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@debh4190]

Clearly Zeph needs her very own broom so she can be even MORE helpful! Love the stone wall content too -- as ecosystems they are really fascinating! Thanks!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Can you imagine an even more helpful Zephyr with her own broom! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@suedale1865]

Your wood mouse drawing is incredible what a wonderful vlog thank you ❤ Ps good to see the puppy side of Zeph 😂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sue, drawing the wood mouse was so much fun but I kept getting the ears wrong! 🙈 Zeph made gardening very entertaining and slightly more exhausting than I intended it to be.😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@bondbug73]

Stunning. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻

[@chrisstewart1863]

I am alikin that lichen 😁 and mosses. I love the macro photography especially fungi. And emus wow. We travelled in western Queensland last year and saw so many emu dads with chicks.. I did laugh at your cassowary story. Thanks for sharing I love following your adventures.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you are alikin the lichen and mosses as I love them!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@melissaclay8335]

Absolutely loving your channel! So glad I found it! You are living my dream. I live in the US but I hope to spend 3 months on a narrowboat one summer. We travel for 3 months in the summer. Your artwork and your book are lovely.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Melissa, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. I hope you get to travel the canals in the summer. Thank you so much for your kindness. Take care🦋🌻

[@jozsefmolnar6873]

Hello Vanessa, It was a beautiful cruise, I would enjoy to be doing that myself.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It really is a great canal and I totally recommend it. Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@anthonypope8429]

Another great video and your dog makes me laugh

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She makes me laugh too 😂🐾🐾💚 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@annjarvis9300]

Grand has always just luved it all so much you bring so much into all our lives thank you tc now the oldies 🤗👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind thing to say, Ann! 🤗Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻