#184

[@mychalloving6821]

I am an 81 year gentleman who lives in Washington state in the US. I was watching a lot of you tubes about people living in vans and traveling the states. Then the algorithm monkeys decided I 25:02 would enjoy narrow boat vlogs. Of all the dozens of narrow boat KZbinrs your’s rises to the top. I resonate with your channel in several ways. I meditate(mindfulness). I journal and keep a sketchbook. I live on 5 wooded acres surrounded by nature. I’ve now gone back to the beginning of your series and watch an episode as part of my evening wind down time. A big heartfelt thanks for all you do. We need more like you in these troubled times. Blessings, Mychal

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Mychal, that is such a kind message. I am grateful for the algorithm too! How wonderful that you keep a journal; it is such a rewarding thing to do isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@vanessascola4708]

What a lucky thing.

[@irenedavo3768]

Fantastic

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Nice comment Sir. I bet you have a few tales to tell.

[@31Alden]

Lovely, Mychal.

[@nathanmiller5209]

I am a 60 year old man.for various reasons im feeling extremely low at the moment and questioning my place in this world, i have a loving family and and loyal partner but i am restless with the state of the world, your vlogs make me calmer and stettled a little thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Nathan, my advice to you, having been of a similar mindset several years ago, is to try and not overthink things. That is so hard, I know, but accept that you feel like this at the moment, recognise how you feel, and float through for a while by noticing beautiful things on a walk or a drive because time will pass and you will feel better, I promise you. I’m sending you a cloud to float on for a while☁️ take care 🦋🌻

[@nathanmiller5209]

I know time is the key, life is precious, Thank You Vanessa for your kind words of comfort🥰 @dfulnarrowboat

[@deirdrecurran1780]

Your videos are wonderful, thank you.😊. Your poetry is magnificent, you are extremely talented.

[@dismaldog]

Me same age and same feeling mate.Just feeling very uncertain in these days and unsure about future as I just keep thinking back to past with love of it.

[@AJ-hi9fd]

I’m 61, the last 4 years has opened my eyes, and now they are open I can’t close them again. I question absolutely everything It’s made me dissatisfied and cynical, so I can empathise. I love the tiny house videos 🥰 people’s creativity gives me joy, thankfully.

[@sallylunamoth5542]

Nobody Does it Better than you Vanessa, Your wonderful Filming & Narrative can even make a grey rainy day Appealing. Loved the Pottery Shop... Thank You 🌻🐕🌻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind thing to say-thank you so much, Sally for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@irenedavo3768]

Beautiful video

[@louisewhite9152]

@@themindfulnarrowboatHi Vanessa ~ it’s only me - my notification bell hasn’t flashed up in about a week. I hope you’re okay and keeping well - sending loads of love and loads of hugs ~ Xxx Xxx

[@michaelhiggins7365]

I so love Vanessa how England makes a concerted effort to preserve its' heritage. Seeing that steam locomotive resurrected after serving so few years, is a testament to a few men who had the foresight to see its' value. Imagine the countless smiles this locomotive will paint upon so many young faces who ride her. I loved that you included a piglet in this weeks sketch along with the Leafy Brain Fungus. May God bless you and Mr. M in your continued canal travels, we all eagerly await what your future holds.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Michael, you are so right about the importance of preserving heritage and the wonderful job the syndicate did with that steam engine; everyone was smiling that day on the train and then when we passed the boat that was temporarily flooded and the crew were waving from the windows, it confirmed how special that project had been.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@irenedavo3768]

Lovely videos!

[@eps0m1066]

As a Brit p living in the UK, I would say the commitment to preserving our heritage is now under serious threat. Why? Because its now being seen as negative by the woke mindset that everyone has to follow now. In the media, and in the schools and esp our Universities, whenever British history is discussed it almost immediately has to be followed by an apology. Its racist, its this, its that. Pretty much all negative. So don't be surprised to hear of historical places no longer being protected in Britain. As its now all about fitting in with the current narrative.

[@andersvikingsvensson8762]

❤The highlight of this week is following your adventures on the waterways ! Lovely and wonderful narrator as always!❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@eltrym]

You mentioned one of the positives of narrowboating. On that subject I ordered myself a 5 year diary, with the intention of using it as a gratitude journal. I wasn't sure exactly what I was going to write in it, nor was I sure if I'd be able to find 5 things a day to be grateful for. But I came up with a plan to use my senses to help me. I would write down one thing I could see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Well that was it, I was off! By the time the diary arrived I'd written down so many things that I was able to back date it right up to January 1st! 😂 I write in it every day and I am currently a day ahead of myself because I feel like my world is so full of abundance that I regularly run out of space on the page I'm on. And guess who's name went in there a few days ago... Yours Vanessa! ❤

[@obiblooze5902]

That's a fantastic idea!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh my goodness! 💚 A Gratitude Journal is such a wonderful idea; we should all have one and what a clever plan to use your senses in which to gather your thoughts. You brought tears to my eyes when you said that I am in it; I feel truly honoured- thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@soobee6060]

Please let us know the name of the 5 year diary and where to buy it. We used to buy the Collins one but it has been discontinued 😢 here in NZ.

[@eltrym]

@@soobee6060 Hi Soobee, I think there are many on sale to choose from. I bought mine from an online stationers here in Spain. The make is Midori (Japanese) and it's undated. Each page is devided into five sections and each section contains five lines. Each year you visit the same page but write on the section below your last entry. I like the craftsmanship of the book but I was quite surprised at how small it is (I didn't check the size beforehand). I use a Copic 0.1 multiliner sp to write in it, as the writing needs to be small, because space is limited. I was quite lucky to find a limited edition 10th Anniversary one, the last in stock, at the same price as the other cloth versions but they also do a really pretty embroidered version, although that is more expensive. Hope this helps. X

[@mattgoodchild8215]

Fantastic video Vanessa The best boater channel on you Tube consistently brilliant videos and a true ambassador to our open waterways Thumbs up 👍🏼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment, Matt; I really appreciate your support- thank you so much! ☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@OldWomanfromtheMountains]

Hello from in the middle of nowhere in Texas !! I just love your channel ! The English countryside is so beautiful, like nothing one sees here in Texas. I so enjoy your artwork in your journals. The Pom Pom on your knit cap is the same color as your hair and it makes it look like you have a tuft of hair sticking up…it’s rather adorable 😊 I admire your drive to live your dream on a canal narrow boat. I really enjoy all the people you meet and sharing your knowledge of the flora and fauna of your country.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and people that I meet along the way. I noticed that about my pom pom the other day too! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@carljeffrey82]

I noticed 4 biscuits instead of three. good work,

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

When it rains, the biscuit count goes up, Carl! 🤭🌻🦋

[@stevewrissy9748]

I think “Vanessa” deserves four biscuits this week after all that hard work (even with extra chocolate spread)

[@carljeffrey82]

she is a dynamo

[@katienorthenmore1892]

@@stevewrissy9748 I just noticed the pottery cup & plate. Its beautiful 😍

[@1Waarheid]

Unfortunately carbs and all sugars are addictive, cause bloodsugar spikes, inflammation etc. Ppl. are a business model.

[@Daytona2]

Just love your knowledge of nature, Vanessa - I've learned so much 🙏 I love the history and atmosphere of steam engines, also rural industry.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I find it so exciting learning about the nature outside my window and the history of where I am moored.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@markrant1460]

Dear Vanessa, Many blessings to Alice Gray for looking after you once again. It was so good to see that you made it through a difficult scenario. You have such an adventurous life and one full of stories that you will be able to share with your daughter, some day, when you are sitting in a cottage, by the fire, rocking in your rocking chair. Mark Alberta, Canada

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mark, there does seem to be a lot of adventures at the moment; I think that is winter for you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@sarkybugger5009]

Another beautifully filmed episode, and DIY chocolate Hob-Nobs too. Lovely.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you; I really recommend DIY chocolate Hob-Nobs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@chrishope9896]

Wow! Nostalgia overload. I loved every minute of this vlog. I’m an ex-Pom living in Aus and I miss the UK so much. Your love of the countryside and your knowledge of nature is such a pleasure to watch. I’m transported away from the daily drudge to a more natural relaxing world. Thank you.😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Don’t forget how it rains all the time here though!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

You really are an admirable goer Vanessa. You pack more into a day than I could have managed and still have time for your journal. Respect!!!!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@johnsutherland6322]

Great to see your videos again Rebecca not long till birds are breeding and spring time take care of yourself thanks ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Spring is almost here and I can just about hear her soft and sunny footsteps!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@cindymanning3097]

Oh what a lovely treat to watch your beautiful and interesting videos from the rainy west coast of Oregon, USA. I dream of visiting England to see the birds and walk in the homeland of my ancestors. Thank you for your brilliant work. i hope your wonderful journeys continue to nurture you. You bring peace to this world!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment, Cindy! I hope your weather improves too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@chrishobbs58]

Hello again! Once more I completely enjoyed another glimpse into the beauty of your country, it's history, and the people who live there. I will never get enough of steam trains! Nature can be both wonderful and capricious, can't it? Yet there you are, just soldiering on through it. What a trooper! I've started to look up the flora and fauna you mention in your vlogs, did you know Lungwort provides early nectar for bees? I certainly didn't. It was nice of you to help out your fellow boaters, and it was good to see that you yourself got the help you needed. What a wonderful community of people boaters are. Thanks again, and best wishes, as always!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Chris, that is such a kind comment. I think it's wonderful that you are looking up the flora and fauna too! It is fascinating, isn't it? Lungwort gets its name as it was used to help with breathing difficulties; I only found that out this week too. It is so pretty.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@hectordelvalle4428]

It is such a relief to see a traveler as yourself using the retrofit of a steam locomotive. We here in the USA, especially in New York City. Have to be aware of our surroundings, as we travel on the MTA trains. If it is all possible, could you show us here the interior of these trains. I'm just curious about them, and thank you for walking about. You have a keen perspective of seeing things that most are not aware of or take granted. Be safe and enjoy your life.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Hector, I should have filmed more of the inside of the train shouldn't I? Next time, on a steam train, I will. I am. bound to have another steam train trip somewhere as I love them so much!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@joanneowen4540]

What a harrowing adventure..you have tremendous skill and calm to handle the hurdles and worries that come your way.I love how you see and show us the beauty of nature and people even in dark times.The pottery was lovely,and wow!! A tri on the Hogwarts Express lol.Delightful! So glad you are ok.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@sianwarwick633]

Astonishing. Even the iron ore factory looks like it might not have been such a terrible place, except for the cherry eye. Thanks for taking the time to show us the very nice pottery. Won't forget it.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The buildings were amazing weren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment, Sian. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

[@martiniv8924]

After all the years in the Middle East , I thought some good old English winters would be great, i am sick of the rain now 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 peaceful cruising 🙏🏻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

😂 It has been a particularly wet and grey winter after a wet and grey summer, but when the sun comes out, doesn't it feel that extra bit special!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

Another excellent vlog Vanessa its nice to see the modern and past photographs , there's so much history that passes close by the canals. Spring is starting to make a appearance with the buds and wildlife but so much rain💦 wet coats and muddy paths , soon it will behind us and glorious weather will be here. Thanks again and hope u have a great weekend 😊🐕🐖🐷

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Simon, when the sun shines, even if it is for a few seconds the whole boat lights up and reminds me that soon, we will have the wonderful feeling of surviving another winter on the canal and watching the spring unfold before our eyes. I hope you are feeling better now xThank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww Vanessa what a great vlog has always and how kind of you to give help to the other boater and great how the others helped you tc nowthe oldis🤗🌷🌹🌺

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Ann, it is always a great feeling to help someone and it was so kind of the other boaters to help us too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@angelarochester116]

It’s wonderful listening to you tell us little snippets of information about plants, insects and nature xx 💚

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@georgehorning7027]

My compliments to you. I never expected to find a narrowboater who is also an artist, a naturalist, a poet, and a historian in my periodic searches on the internet. Thanks so much for your beautiful vlog. It's truly a gift.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@31Alden]

It is indeed, George. My brother recommend Vanessa’s Vlog and I am so happy he did. Thoroughly refreshing and delightful. My great escape from our world.

[@jackmullett9198]

I can’t remember such a wet February. The footpath looked very muddy, glad you were wearing appropriate footwear. I must say, I get a great education about the fauna and flora, you are a mine of knowledge. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It really has rained hasn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@annbeirne9583]

This was so beautiful to watch despite the problems, you are a fantastic problem solver. It was lovely to see a Chaffinch haven't seen one for years. Greenfinches, Bullfinches so many missing now. Loved the tiny little slug, I know people probably won't like me saying that all nature thrills me, even rats, water rats, foxes, wood pigeons and so much wildlife around me living in Newcastle under Lyme in Staffordshire. So far! So much habitat being stolen from the wonderful creatures that have as much right to be there as us. We as a family have only walked the canal, not been on it so far. Never seen so much water for a long while. I adore your journal of what you have seen during your travels, not an artistic bone in my body unfortunately Your knowledge of nature is also amazing. Thanks so much for sharing💖🐍🦆🦢🌲🌳🌺

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I agree with you, Ann- all wildlife is wonderful and plays an important part in the life cycle.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@michaelpriest4549]

My Grandad drove a steam engine, let me on the footplate when I was a kid.....H&S now! When his workplace changed engines to diesel in the 50's the rail union negotiated to install Baby Belling cookers in each cab since the crew couldn't heat their "snap" on the coal shovel any more

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What an amazing memory! That really tickled me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

[@lucindawilson5510]

At a loss for words younglady.So very brave..thanks again for sharing .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@Amidekor]

Podziwiam Twoją wiedzę o przyrodzie. Dziękuję.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Miło jest wiedzieć, że lubisz przyrodę na vlogach. Miłego weekendu, trzymajcie się 🌻🦋

[@vanessascola4708]

You were hungry this week. All that energy you have used. Nature really is amazing.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am very greedy when it comes to biscuits and chocolate spread!😂🦋🌻

[@stevecam724]

Record temperatures as our summer heat waves continue. 3mm of rain in about 8 weeks (it misted twice). Love the channel and I'm glad you've survived the high drama of boat life, have a great weekend.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I bet you are all doing rain dances out there aren't you? I hope you have some cooler temperatures soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Oh I’m so glad you all were safe and it worked out, you have such a positive attitude!!! I love the pottery you chose ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! I am over the moon with my pottery too! Nick is a great potter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@deborahjohnston2808]

Thank you for. Showing all the wonder you see❤️Always gives me joy

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Deborah. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🦋🌻

[@timtaylor1365]

What a wonderful way to live. You have discovered contentment and fulfilment. Congratulations!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I feel very lucky. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I love your positivity Vanessa, you were walking with no raincoat, it started to rain but you looked for a rainbow, such a fantastic way of looking at life and problems. I’m sorry you couldn’t get to end of the Cauldon Canal in Alice Grace, but the walk was beautiful and the tea room must have been very welcome to escape the damp weather for a while. I don’t think I’ve ever known such a long wet spell of weather, you stay positive but it must be making life on the canals hard this winter. I loved the train ride, so fabulous that volunteers work so hard to keep our heritage alive. Fabulous nature and journaling as always, such cute little piggies that you saw and I love that you included them in the journaling. Made me want to do a painting of one too! I’ve never tried Nutella on biscuits, they looked yummy and fully deserved after your adventures. Stay safe Vanessa, better weather will soon be here. xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Shirley, your comment really made me smile; I really appreciate your kind words. I think you should do a painting of a pig as they are adorable subjects to draw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@kermitthefrog6363]

Watching for the narrow boat cruising but staying for the feathers and fauna !!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s lovely to know. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Vanessa for taking us along on this adventure through all the difficulties of narrowboating through all the heavy rain and the problems that it causes. Even during such bad winter weather the wildlife and nature shines through and as always you capture it beautifully in your journal. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Stevie, the wildlife is amazingly resilient isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@vanessascola4708]

What a crazy thing, and all the problems with getting through the sandbanks. Hope you are rested and safe now.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Rested and safe, happily! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

[@DesOwen]

Delightful

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@jeremyrobinson-u9u]

So look forward to each week and a new adventure, love the history your art and poetry.❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@markd3250]

Though I've been following your channel for a little while now, as I watched it today I felt a swelling of emotion at the simple beauty, kindness, and graciousness you display in all of your videos. In a world that seems to be steadily going mad as a hatter, it's wonderful to see the anchor people, the foundation people who anchor our society and stabilize it are still out and about. People like you. People like the potter, like the ones who rescued and restored the steam engine. I've said thank you in my comments to you before, but I need to say it again. I hope you don't get tired of it. I wish I could think of something to say more descriptive, but thank you Vanessa. Just simply thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Mark, this was so descriptive and heartfelt and I am so grateful for such a kind comment. I am quite overwhelmed by your words, thank you so, so much. Take care🌻🦋

[@jetblack6953]

Vanessa I have just found your channel today March 27th. It really is pure escapism for me so beautifully filmed and edited and a lifetime away from this crazy ,selfish and greedy world we live in right now. I will be watching all your other videos and will look forward to your latest, thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for finding me today and making such a lovely comment too. Welcome aboard! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@jeffbrown2401]

You are a fantastic person your vlogs and Diary at the end are so inspirational, you are simply the best.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment, Jeff! 🤗 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@christineprice5463]

Your new pottery is beautiful! Enjoyed the trip today. Sometimes it was stressful but you took it in stride. Vanessa, you never disappoint, with your channel or your knowledge. Thanks😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Christine, Nick’s pottery is so beautifully made and I’m chuffed with my tea set. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@christineprice5463]

​@@themindfulnarrowboat😊

[@suedale1865]

My word Vanessa what a wet watery vlog this week hope you are coping ok ? Shows the wonderful camaraderie with boating folk & you are so right when even with such weather it is stunningly beautiful to see what a magical island we live on Keep safe 🫂💕

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sue, it has definitely rained a bit lately hasn't it? It is a magical island, I totally agree with you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@LindaHurley-p4g]

Hello wondering how to order one or more of your books , realised they don't have them on sale in shops and can not order . Am Linda in Oxford and don't do on line help 😊

[@rosinah1169]

Dear Vanessa, give yourself a checklist before you move off and take your chimney down before you move off. Love from Oz❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Good idea! 👍 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@mickhardstaff6605]

Another fantastic journey in your life , loved the croaking pheasent in the background, nice to see you pay the potter in cash as well , not many of us left now 😂 .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mick, I have never seen and heard so many pheasants as I have here! It is impossible to have a conversation without one of them added their contribution! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Sand…sandwich, yes Zeph, I am sure mom said sandwich! Rain or shine, your slow adventures are such a pleasure to partake in, love that you show us fungi and birds and plants. These red cup fungi, nothing like that here, I guess that is why we have no forest elves and faeries. 😆😆😆

[@sianwarwick633]

But, we have ravens you can talk to - if you can make a noise Iike a cat purring, the ravens know this noise, and will stick around to chat a minutes with you.

[@Jana-wz7dr]

@@sianwarwick633will have to try that with our ravens.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How wonderful!💚🦋🌻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You really must. It sound’s magical.💚🌻🦋

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

So..... Your video's bring so much joy to so many. Your passion, understanding, affinity, compassion and genuine appreciation of your world radiates. I miss the UK so much, and it's quirks that make it so unique. Truly, you are appreciated for taking me to where I would love to be. Be Blessed ALL Here.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you feel like you are here with is when you watch.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

No, THANK YOU Madame.... Your Gracefulness. @@themindfulnarrowboat

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, amazing. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@obiblooze5902]

Your vlogs are always so interesting and absolutely love the journal at the end. How do you cope with Zephyr's muddy paws after walking those towpaths? I have a doggie too and so much rain lately, I try and find nice wet grass for him to clean off in, but not always easy, there's lots of towelling off when we get in 😃

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. To be honest, the mud wins every time! Zephyr doesn't like having her paws wiped, so she swims just before getting in the boat and then I deal with the soaking wet dog issue rather than the mud, luckily I'm not boat proud! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@obiblooze5902]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Ah, so good that she likes the water. Yep, better to be wet than muddy :-) have a great weekend too, hopefully a drier one! 🌞x

[@Mog435]

Excellent vlog , nice seeing the railway again I do pop up there in my old troop truck in the summer with my dog Ellie .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I bet Ellie loves that trip!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@Mog435]

@@themindfulnarrowboat aw thank you I so love watching your vlogs . It’s a breath of fresh air from the crazy things going on in the world . Looking forward to getting out in the truck camping as I have done a basic camper set up in the load bay . Has your buy me a coffee address got a glitch as I tried to get on it earlier ! Regards Kev

[@T.T.T.H]

❣💟 Love your poetry. Wishing you safe travels with your lovely Lab. Excellent videos with the nature touch, most excellent 👌🐈🌹🌻🌺🌼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@orchidhouse297]

Beautiful, as usual. So relaxing, in spite of the mud and sand banks. Perfect accompaniment to a bourbon cask single malt. Thank You.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How fantastic to be watching and enjoying a bourbon cask single malt at the same time!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@gerryholland7274]

Now that was a damp week! Crazy weather. 17.5C early this week with Brimstone, Tortoiseshell Buttiflies and some busy Bumble Bees. We have Primroses and Polyanthus well in flower. Great video!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You've had 17.5C! Oh my goodness!!! Butterflies and bumble bees!! That is crazy weather indeed; or it could be those green fingers of yours, Gerry; you do seem to have a way with plants.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@sandyprosser805]

Hi Vanessa wow what a day you had, I was tired watching you lol.i love the end bit a cup of tea and biscuits yum yum, hope you have a better week and stay safe. Xx😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a bit of an adventure, Sandy but the tea and biscuits set it all right again.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@Bicyclehub]

What a lot of excitement this week! I enjoyed the train journey and the poem is excellent. You read so well too!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@terencehammond8878]

Thank you so much ,your vlog made for an excellent start to my weekend ,even through the damp there was so much warmth in the wonderful sights of the of your brilliant filming and of course your excellent narration , Terence & my Border Collie Kate 🐾🐾

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Terence and Kate, that is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland. A really superb video. A bit scary at times but Alice Grace came to the rescue. A fantastic adventure this week. From nail biting to huge smilea via kindness to others and nature at its best, This video had everything. Loved the steam train very much and what gorgeous pottery. Stay safe please

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Michael, I am so pleased that you found the video interesting. It really warmed my heart to have the help from the boaters and Consall Forge and then to be part of the team effort with the crew on the Jemima D. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@dingnextstop]

Well done Vanessa, flood water can be dangerous for canal boaters, I’ve experienced “the lean” on many occasions over the years and it’s always down to boaters leaving paddles up or vandalism. Two items made me smile in your video, one is I love steam trains and…. I put Nutella ( the French version as it hasn’t any Palm oil) on my digestives! 😂nice to see you and Steph again😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Steph, trains and chocolate spread- what's not to love about that combination! 💚Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@kennethgibbons366]

Sometimes its just great to dip into your episodes... well done

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased 😌 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@garphykeks]

So many wonderful parts to this story❤ I particularly loved seeing the piglets! (I love pigs🤣) A full blown fantastic adventure. Thanks for taking us along👏👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I love pigs too! I could have watched and filmed them all day as they are so full of personality and intelligence.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐷

[@pancrazioaquilina7029]

Yes another mind relaxing video just what we need in this crazy world, thank you you made us all brewing a cuppa tea as the english say ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@kevanhubbard9673]

'Heavy rain this winter '!It began in July 2023 and we have hardly had a dry day for 8 months and I think that this February is about the driest it's been since July.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think you should be doing the weather report. That is a very accurate summary! 😄Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@alanlong1971]

Know this place very well walked that section many times over about 40 years so know every inch of your trip.

[@Drforbin941]

Really enjoy your videos. thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@garyclifton2180]

Always lovely to watch and listen to you talk lovely naughty what you did to your biscuit xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Biscuits were made to be covered in chocolate spread! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@garyclifton2180]

@@themindfulnarrowboat I'm just jealous as I can't have chocolate enjoy xx

[@robinhall3347]

I love your vlogs, they are calming and thought-provoking, Thank you!💞

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Robin. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@robertbrierley7083]

We both lost the biscuit challenge no chance with four, Glad you managed to turn the boat round it's not stopped raining here in manchester (our spaniel loves it) thanks for sharing this canal it looks so good especially the railway, Have a good weekend. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The wet weather caused for an extra biscuit.😁 I hope the sun is shining in Manchester today! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@maryodonnell5760]

Always special, Vanessa! ps you looked like a warrior marching with your weapon into battle at one point with that pole with the hook! 😄

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

😂 I must have looked like a warrior, you’re right! Thank you for your lovely comment, Mary. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@maryodonnell5760]

Viking Shield Maiden!!! If you've seen Ragnar and Logartha in the Vikings series - I KNEW there was something about you and now it clicked!!! @@themindfulnarrowboat

[@anthonybelcher7261]

Hi.just loved this week’s brilliant vlog.that was truly interesting and totally enjoyable to watch throughout.l especially liked listening to your absolutely enchanting poetry.it’s so very super cool and magnificently spoken.in your amazing journal wildlife is so exquisitely drawn to stunning perfection.I’m pleased that you are trying to get through the sandbanks on the canal system.❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How wonderfully kind of you, Anthony!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@barryjubber175]

Great vlog. Enjoyed the pottery shop and steam train. I remember re-metalling slippers for the steam engines in my apprentice years.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What an amazing job that must have been working with the steam engines. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

[@anthonypope8429]

Great video I just love your history and the water ways and your books are stunning its nice that you are keeping our heritage going

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@Redfour5]

There is something very peaceful about watching these vids on the canal boats. Yours and others.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

There are a lot of channels to choose from too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋

[@leogreen6116]

I'm gutted 😂. I'm the man who will sometimes message you mentioning normally an animal or bird I think should have been in your journal. All the way through I was thinking about slug love and was sure that he wouldn't have been the star of this weeks adventure. Twarted this time. Another amazing adventure that is a work of art in itself. I just get lost in your stories and escape for half an hour and I'm transported to the canal. I'm from Newcastle and I love canals but sadly that's the one thing Newcastle is missing. I'm totally invested in your stories and love there's always a little drama. Well acted by you and love how it's written all over your face when something happens. It's normally that flippin chimney falling off 😂. But this time it was sand banks and the dreaded boat reversing. You always seem to find the most magical places. That pottery guy had a shop that is definitely from a time gone by. Plus your cinematography is second to none. I'm the kind of person who when I point a camera at something it just never turns out right. You have the eye and its effortless. A few other thoughts I had as I watched was when you were walking along the footpath and all we could see was the barge pole out in from of you. It's was reminiscent of a henry the 8th jousting event as you strode forward with purpose lol. I also thought zephyrs favourite sandwich must be a sausage one. I also love your routine of making a cuppa and selecting the biscuits to settle down and write your journal with. I said you should draw a custard cream once. The routine normally is 3 to 4 biscuits normally one broken. This time you did an upgrade. A chocolate spread on top. Must have been the excitement of getting through January and off that river unscathed. It was like a firework display going off in your narrow boat as I seen those bog standard biscuits all of a sudden get a nutella coat to keep them warm on a cold winter's day. I know the messages are a little long winded and in my head hilarious lol. I never write and your vlogs are the only thing that inspires me to take a moment and put into words what I've watched. So thank you. If only the world had more teachers like you we'd all grow up geniuses.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What an entertaining and thoroughly delightful comment! It really made me chuckle. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

[@nigelh3253]

Your videos are lovely and i thank you for taking me with you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- I really appreciate it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@31Alden]

Love your pottery purchases, Vanessa. This was quite an action-packed day for you and Zepher. Exercise, fresh air, steam engine travel = a good night’s sleep! Delightful. Xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a busy time, but there is so much to do and see in that area. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@MichaelDavis-pq6ei]

I can't believe you do this alone. Or I guess your alone just the lad for company what a wonderful existence 😊.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I live with my husband but he can't appear on the vlogs for work reasons. There are many solo female boaters though. The Narrowboat Pirate is a great vlog to watch as she navigates single-handedly. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917]

Brilliant video. Really enjoyed watching. A big thumbs up from Chris and Jane 🎉

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you both enjoyed it, Chris and Jane.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@paulplant6486]

Great vlog. I've walked this canal many times myself

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It's a great stretch to walk isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

[@rskeyesful]

Last May, I spent two weeks on the Grand Union Canal for a narrow boat holiday. Watching and listening to you embodies what I felt and experienced but have been unable to express (I'm a retired engineer :-) ). Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

May is the perfect time to be on the canals so I'm sure the Grand Union was gorgeous to travel on last year. I am so pleased that my vlogs bring back that memory for you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋

[@lyndaturner6686]

I love all the nature you find , it’s a nature lesson for me reminding me of things I’d forgotten since I was a child, I’m 75 now although I still get out into natural environments I haven’t seen many of the plants you find for many years.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is so rewarding to find something growing, especially if it's in a stone wall or in gravel; I have so much admiration for the plants that spring up out of virtually nothing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@tracyirwin8681]

I always look forward to your videos Vanessa and this has been so lovely to watch, the scenery is beautiful where you are and well done on coping in such challenging weather conditions. The rain is unbelievable. I'd really like to visit this part of the country one day it looks like a hidden gem especially the railway and the pottery. Your nature observations are very interesting not to mention the beautiful drawings, poetry and music. So relaxing to watch. Thank you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you look forward to the vlogs, Tracy- that is so special to know. Consall Forge is definitely a hidden gem.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care 🌻🦋

[@RestorationRanchHealing]

I have been off grid since 2014 in a motorhome and winter is no fun at all! Crazy repairs afterwards can spend the spring making repairs- and the cold temps just awful 🎉 love binge- watching your videos and I have subbed 🎉🎉🎉

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Winter definitely takes a lot of preparation doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@brianholland2191]

I love watching your channel it brings a big smile to my face your very knowledgeable about the places you visit and the way you record the days event's is gorgeous with poems and illustrations lovely lovely video you make me feel I'm there many thanks 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that it makes you feel like you are there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that it makes you feel like you are there. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

[@denisemcloughlin7172]

I am in South Africa, feeling restless and your vlog takes me into another world

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you find my vlogs a way of escaping, but I hope that you find what it is you're looking for too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@lorrainekalmin9944]

Lovely country but so much time under rain, explains the lovely skin on the ladies.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It rains, rains and then rains here! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care🦋🌻

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

The rain doesn't seem to stop, hopefully spring will be nicer. The sandbank makes it difficult for you to pass. 🥵 But another nice vlog Vanessa from the water.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@katienorthenmore1892]

hello and thank you, that was a lovely poem at the end, very deep and rich like it just flowed. do hope you have found a good safe moorings now. the rain has been never ending ,I live by a marsh, in Devon where the geese are and it is very flooded there. so i am not surprised at seeing the rivers so high. It must be a difficult time when you are on a boat, trying to get through, thank you for your vlog every week. love to you all. i have a dog like zephyr, she is black and called Maddie. many thanks. katie

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Katie, you live in a beautiful part of the world; I hope the sun comes out soon for you to stop the floods from getting worse.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@katienorthenmore1892]

@themindfulnarrowboat thank you. Yes very lucky . I have seen a marsh harrier and a kestrel in the last 2 weeks . Been amazing. I love the bits of woodland you see and the fungi. It's magical. 🙂

[@joegreen7616]

From across the pond Philadelphia Pa.I can feel the tea take away the chill in my bones…lol…great video.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Tea fixes the chills and hugs the heart!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@robgrice4264]

I renewed the Gas from Old Wire place to Froghall Tunnel and restoned towpath and new grass seed 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Well, you did a brilliant job- thank you so much and thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@dnewnova]

a truelly wonderful video thank you the end of your videos always makes me hungry but only have donuts and coffee re watch with

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Donuts and coffee sounds wonderful! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

[@TheDaf95xf]

Afternoon Vanessa & Zephyr 😊 What a lovely video again especially with a steam train 👍🏻 You never seem fazed no matter what’s happening around you 😊 Take care xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you are having a good week? Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Take care🦋🌻

[@robertseaman2254]

That’s a very beautiful poem ms mindful. It’s all so peaceful and ful of interesting facts best wishes robert

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@Dinsdale2020]

Great video. Spring is just a matter of weeks away. 👍👍😀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Yay for spring! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@ZubairKhan-vs8fe]

I really love your videos. Nature, local communities, boat life and the most beautiful sceneries, music and your soothing voice.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Hello from 🇨🇦. It's nice to see boaters helping each other out on the waterways. In Canada here it's the law to assist boaters in distress. I've towed many boaters of the river and I've been towed myself a couple of times. Luckily you were able to get off the sand bar. Nice video once again and I'm looking forward to the next one. Bye for now be safe rather than sorry. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think that’s a wonderful law! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋

[@ilonagunszebn]

wow. england is so beautiful. i love england. lovely people. greetings from switzerland

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Switzerland is beautiful too! 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care🦋🌻

[@Suzanne-x7x]

Hi, What a beautiful video...my husband and I built our own sailboat many years ago and we've lived aboard and cruised the world ever since...we can totally relate to your life of freedom , love and appreciation of nature etc. All the best to you on your continued adventure ❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Wow! How amazing to have built your own sailboat and be living onboard and cruising the world. I am very impressed. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋