39. Guaranteed No Stress ENDING THE YEAR ON OUR NARROWBOAT WITH BEAUTIFUL SNOW AND HOME BAKING.

Welcome to Narrowboat Life Unlocked. We end the year living on our Narrowboat and enjoy some home comforts, see how Anthony bakes Gingerbread Cookies and our last walks of 2020 in the snow. It's true;y magical time to be on a Narrowboat.
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Mary Berry's Gingerbread Cookie Dough
350g/12oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling out.
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda.
2 tsp ground ginger.
1 tsp ground cinnamon.
125g/4½oz butter.
175g/6oz light soft brown sugar.
1 free-range egg.
4 tbsp golden syrup.

[@ireneshortt984]

Anthony the biscuits looked delicious, the towpath looked very picturesque.. Another fantastic video xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Irene. No complaints from the marina neighbours 😂. Love a frosty canal walk. Hope you are keeping well. Happy New Year 🥳 to you x

[@TheDR411]

Love the video. The cookies look awesome. Give some cuddles to Dexter.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you they were amazing 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you. They were gratefully received by our marina neighbours. Cuddles given 🐶. Take care and happy new Year 🥳

[@natstarr84]

Anthony! Watching with my roommates and you've made us all so hungry. Thanks. Yum

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks for watching and get baking 👍💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Nat. Glad you enjoyed. Sorry to say but the cookies we delish. 😋. Happy New Year to you and your room mates. X

[@natstarr84]

Did somebody say peanut butter cookies? So so glad you got your vaccine. Bless you for your work. Doing ginger bread tomorrow.....thanks for recipe.

[@karlsugden4161]

Hi Paul & Anthony How are you hope you are keeping well and healthy and positive and you are enjoying the beautiful snow winter wonderland i am sure its lovely and warm and cosy on the boat enjoy the rest of your week.and look forward to hearing from you soon and watching your next vlog best wishes kind regards Karl 😊

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi Karl, We are doing well thank you. I have my second vaccine scheduled for this Saturday so hopefully I will develop some sort of immunity. The snow was beautiful to watch but it has now all melted along with the ice. I hope you are keeping well. Happy New Year 🥳 to you and thank you for your continued support. 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Karl we are both getting over a cold but great apart from that. It’s very warm on the boat 😊 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍

[@karlsugden4161]

Well i wish you both a healthy recovery plenty of hot water and lemon very good for the body and immunity and sleep .best wishes

[@nancyburnett2512]

Lovely relaxing vlog. Thank you for sharing. Very calming after the week we have experienced in US. Nice to know that somewhere there is indeed a true Camelot!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much Nancy that’s very kind. We feel for you with recent events in the US but let’s hope things improve very soon, I’m sure they will. Take care 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww Nancy. Glad you enjoyed and glad it gave a little respite to the craziness going on in the world. My heart goes out to those who lost their lives in the Capitol attacks. Hope things improve for you guys. Take care and stay safe ❤️

[@barrylytle5118]

Beautiful cold misty morning! Beautiful scenery! Happy New Year!!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Barry and Happy New Year

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

The walk was lovely and crisp. Things appear to be thawing now 😃. Happy New Year 🥳 to you too. Best wishes 😃

[@anthonypollard4538]

Beautiful video, snow covered countryside, delicious looking biscuits. By the way it's predicted to be 37C today, enjoy the cold!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Anthony and so jealous 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Thanks Anthony, not jealous at all 😂. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Happy New Year 🥳. Take care 😃

[@AvaT42]

Such beautiful drone shots❣️ the countryside and canal was stunning in the winter morning light.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sonia. It was really lovely that week 💕

[@tanyahart2366]

Hello.... so lovely to see you again.... really enjoyed this cosy homely vlog.... Anthony your proper sweet baking lovely biscuits..aww hated hearing Dexter was poorly but I know you would do everything to get him well and he looked so happy and bouncy on His walk.... loved hearing him snore lol... Paul... Anthony will resource the cutters lol.... bless you . The trays were nice .. what were those blobs in the cups with flumps... they looked like puddings... you obviously enjoyed them. It has been bitter outside loved seeing Dexter out in the crunchy snow .... beautiful music and views.... love your jacket’s both of you... you both always look lovely... can’t wait to see you again love for now xxxxxxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi Tanya. Happy New Year 🥳 to you 😃. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. The people on the marina enjoyed the biscuits. I think O got the trays from Amazon a few years back 🤷‍♂️. Apart from the cough, Dexter is fine. I am sure it is age related and I am reluctant for him to go under anaesthetic due to his age. He isn’t distressed or anything. I would happily take it from him if I could 😞. The things in the drink were called chocolate bombs. I don’t think the milk was hot enough but it is spheres of chocolate with marshmallow inside. When hot milk is poured on them they melt into a hot chocolate drink. It was delicious never the less 😋. Hope you are keeping well. Good to hear from you as always. Having my second Covid jab this week so fingers crossed I will be covered. Take care and best wishes to you. Xx

[@tanyahart2366]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 ooh yes I hope your covered definitely and you stay well... I know you would do anything for Dexter he is such a loved boy. The bombs looked lovely ... perfect for these winter days and home made biscuits lol. I knew you would share them bless you. And yes wishing you 3 The best year for 2021... hope you have wonderful times ahead this year xxxxxxx

[@liamhainsworth9620]

Yummy! Yummy! That oven is TINY!!!!!! Well done you! Send some my way

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol Liam, It is tiny and even with me stood next to it 😂. Any time. They were quite moorish even if I say so myself. Take care 😃

[@daveforster6617]

Thanks another great vlog and yes you did set off my Alexa 😀

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

🤣. Thank you Dave. Glad you enjoyed. I will whisper the name that shall not be spoken next time 😃

[@donaldhanson2908]

parchment paper / baker's liner works a treat on any baked goods

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww Donald, I have tried baking parchment, even have silicone parchment but they burn in the small gas oven 😬. Thanks for the tip though and thanks for watching. Happy New Year 🥳 to you.

[@lynkirby7008]

Another great vlog from my favourite guys x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Lyn. Really kind. Hope you are ok. Happy New Year 🥳 to you and thank you for your support x

[@Debba521]

Going to earlier vlogs to catch up. Love that Anthony has one of Mary Berry's cookbooks. The biscuits look yummy. How funny though. When Anthony asked Alexa for a 7 minute timer mine did the same, LOL!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Debba he had dozens and dozens of cookbooks before we moved onto the boat 🤣 we had so many people saying the same about Alexa 🤣

[@martinlittlewood2188]

Beautiful photography! Thank you 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Martin 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Martin. Glad you enjoyed. Happy New Year 🥳

[@PeterM_K]

I home dexter will get well soon!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Peter. Apart from the cough he is in great shape. We think it is age related. Take care and happy new year 🥳

[@sallymander7863]

Biscuits looked yummy. Hope Dexter gets better soon. Stay safe. 🍀😊👍🏻

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Sally. Our marina neighbours loved them 😄. Dexter is fit as a fiddle apart from this cough bless him. Hope you are keeping well. Take care Ant x

[@ColinOBear]

Hi guys, I'm working my way through all your videos and really enjoying them. :) It's lovely that you are sharing bits of your lives with us and it's the everyday stuff that's perhaps the most charming. I lost my husband in January 2017 (suicide) and miss him still (of course), there are days when I get especially lonely living so far away from friends but peeping into your lives takes away a bit of the pain. Thank you so much for that, what you do is important and helps people, so I hope you carry on. Seasons Greetings. Colin.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Colin thank you so much for your message and we are so terribly sorry to hear about the death of your husband. We can only imagine how that feels and we hope you have a good network of friends. We are so happy you enjoy the vlogs, we enjoy sharing our adventures with viewers and hearing from people like yours what keeps us doing this. All the best Paul, Anthony & Dexter xxx

[@steveroperfilms]

Great video. The outdoor shots really took the biscuits. Cheers.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Steve 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Thank you Steve. No biscuits left to take unfortunately 😃. Take care and stay safe.

[@juliaharris8751]

Biscuits looked delicious! Thanks for providing the recipe as I plan to make some. Gingerbread is so good any time of the year. Brrrrr, those snow scenes remind me of scenes from the Dr. Zhivago film.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I hope you do they are very nice. It really was lovely in the snow 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Julia. That recipe is delish so hope you enjoy it. I love the snow too, especially when you can just watch it without having to go anywhere. Take care and stay safe. X

[@timothyhopkins6960]

Your video was such a delight to me. Thank you both .

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Timothy and thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Timothy, glad you enjoyed. Happy New Year 🥳 to you. Best wishes 😃

[@dawndietz4654]

I loved the walk along the frozen canal. So good to hear Dexter had fun in the snow even in the wee hours of the morning❤️. My Poodle Bella is 13 and in recent months has developed a cough/choke especially at night. Been to the vets 3 times had the antibiotics and other meds. She is active , eats like a horse and runs around all day. But still has the respiratory issue. Vet ruled out any real problems so I think it’s just her age. She sleeps with us so I have put an air humidifier in our room at night and this seems to help a bit.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Dawn thanks for that and apologies for the typo on your name in the credits, it will be corrected next week. Sorry to hear Bella has had problems but it sounds like she is being looked after. Much love 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww Dawn they are a worry aren’t they. I think we are coming to the conclusion too that it is just old age. He is otherwise active and doesn’t seem distressed when he coughs. Glad you enjoyed the winter scenery in this weeks vlog. I can only apologise for Paul’s sausage fingers and the typo of you name. Thank you so much for your support and kind comments. Best wishes. Happy New Year 🥳 x

[@dawndietz4654]

Haha I laughed at my new nickname 😂😂 I’ve never had on before❤️❤️

[@sprengron]

Excellent production values on your video. You are on 'the podium' among the narrowboat vloggers.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much Mark, that’s very nice of you 👍👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Ron that is really kind of you to say. Thank you for the lovely compliment. Happy New Year. Take care 😀

[@sprengron]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 As you know, there are dozens of narrow boat vloggers. You guys are among the very best in production values, and are fun and easy to watch because you are personable. I enjoyed watching you bake cookies - er, biscuits, I guess - because you guys didn't try to make it a cooking show; you let it be a Paul, Anthony, and Dexter show.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@sprengron thanks Ron, We feel very touched at everyone’s kind embracing of another narrowboat channel and glad you feel we are worth watching. You have made our weekend 😃

[@mbeaumont8499]

Anthony I made your gingerbread cookies and they are so delicious. Wet season here in Queensland so great day for baking as a cool day at 24C. We really enjoy you and Paul's vlogs. Paul you are a amazing artist.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

So glad you enjoyed the cookies and 24C sounds perfect 😃 enjoy the cooler weather and thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you and glad you enjoyed the recipe. You are right, baking is better in lower temperatures although I would happily take 24 degrees at the moment 😂. Thank you for watching. Take care and stay safe. X

[@Smartgran]

Anthony needs a stainless steel spatula to slide under the unbaked cookies to keep their shape. He obviously likes baking and the ginger cookies looked wonderful. You guys are living it up with your marshmallows too. Great job 👏🙏❤️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Jan. I ended up using a cake slice in the end to stop them buckling 😂🤣. Love baking. Glad you enjoyed. Happy New Year. Take care x

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

Look at all of you guys, living on your new narrowboat filming the wonders of winter life and staying safe and healthy. Thank you for sharing the winter scenery, baking and Dexter walks. You know Dexter is the star of the show, you humans are great but Dexter is so cute. May Dexter and you guys be safe, well and healthy for years and years to come.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I think Dexter knows it ha he still gets people stopping us and saying what a lovely dog and how cute. He loves the attention. I hope you are well and all the best for 2021

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Yonatan. We know our place 😂🤣. All good here thank you and we hope you are safe and well too. Take care and thanks as always for your lovely messages. 😃

[@martinduggan138]

Hi yah guy's, I'm sorry I haven't replied 4 a while but we've had some issues at home we've been following you both and Anthony them biscuits look scrumptious, hope you're all OK and Dexter stay safe guy's xx.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Martin good to hear from you and hope you are okay. They were scrumptious xx

[@martinduggan138]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked awww thanks Anthony, take care,hope you're studying 4 your degree is alright 👍

[@johncodee9175]

Dexter had his eyes on those cookies right from the start! 😆😆

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. He did. He is such a greedy dog 😂🤣

[@johncodee9175]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Karline and I was watching you do the mix for the cookies. Karline was surprised at the size of the boat when I told her how long it is. 🙂👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@johncodee9175 aww love to Karline too. X

[@johncodee9175]

Looking forward to seeing your next/future vlogs. 😊👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@johncodee9175 cheers Codie. Ditto with your photography 😄

[@richinavan]

Hope your feeling better soon Dexter bet a couple of those gingerbread biscuits would help you out , enjoyed the vlog can’t beat some winter scenery and a frozen towpath must be better than getting caked in mud take care and stay safe guys 🧑‍🍳👍💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Richie. He would have definitely snaffled some of those biscuits given half the chance lol. Glad you enjoyed the winter scenery as much as we did. Although my favourite season is autumn, I love the transformation that snow and frost makes to the vista of the canals. Happy New Year 🥳 and thanks for your continued support. ❤️

[@KevDYAD]

I love walking along the towpath on a bright crisp cold day. The dog stays clean too.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

New Year’s Eve was stunning 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Kev. I love a frosty walk and yeah, the bright side is no muddy pup. Hope you are well. Take care 😀

[@jimhaynes6433]

As usual a good film, I enjoy your interaction, Thank you. Jim. 😎

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Jim, glad you enjoyed. Happy New Year 🥳 take care.

[@64circles]

Happy New Year. Thankyou for a comforting and calming video.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Happy New Year 🥳 to you too 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you and Happy New Year 💕👍

[@brenda9990]

Anthony’s biscuits ( cookies here in the States ) remind me of ones my Mum made when we were kids. She used molasses. They were some of my favorites. The smell when they were baking was heavenly. Enjoyed a bit of kitchen magic. Thanks, Anthony. That Dexter is so darn cute.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Brenda, can’t beat the smell of baking. Love it when I come back from walking Dexter and step into the boat. So lucky because Anthony is a great baker 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Brenda, glad you enjoyed the vlog. Love it when something simple invokes a happy memory. Hope you are ok. Take care x

[@michaelpilling9659]

What a beautiful video. There's something about snow and films/photographs - can't beat it. Isn't it funny that we see things for the first time, irrespective of how many times we look at or see the same thing? Anthony's eyelashes - absolutley gorgeous! I bet many a lady would love to have them. I hope Dexter is getting better without further visits to the vet. Once again thanks for the cooking demonstration and the fabulous video. Love to you all

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Michael, well Anthony has it all, a big heart and big eyelashes and he’s a cracking cook/ baker. How lucky am I 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed. It is weird what we notice. I have driven the same routes for years and then often spot something I haven’t seen before. You are not the first to comment on the eyelashes 😂🤣. Hope you are ok. Take care and stay safe x

[@andreas4694]

There isn't much out there that doesn't get better with a bit of baileys! Thank you for the recipe Anthony, those cookies look lovely...i might actually give it a try since you made it look so easy! Also, on a serious note, thank you for pointing out that the vaccine is safe and necessary; the side-effects are exceptionally rare and the benefits far outweigh any potential risks. As always, thank you Paul for another awesome video and I hope Dexter feels better soon. Take care and hopefully see you soon!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much Andreas that’s really kind. It comments like yours that keep us going. I hope you stay safe and well 👍👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Andreas. Really lovely comment. You should defo give the recipe a go, was a hit with the marina neighbours. I am glad it came across that the vaccine is vital if we are to move forward into a year of normality. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care and best wishes x

[@claire0donovan117]

Thanks really lovely ,glad you both ok ,bailes and choc what's not to love ,stay safe from lreland ,o we got no snow .lol.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Claire. Happy New Year 🥳 to you in Ireland. Can’t believe you avoided the snow. I love it so long as I don’t have to go anywhere. Hope you are well. Take care and thank you for watching. 😃

[@MrAg272]

G'day Anthony and Paul. I am not a Winter person. I have lived through two UK Winters in my time. The drone footage is amazing. I was a 20 something back then living in the UK. Maybe being older I could like an English Winter?? Maybe??? It never snows where I live. No matter how cold a winter can get here not even a snow flake. Happy New year. Oh, love the Cookies.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

G’day to you too. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Autumn is my favourite season although so love going out for a crisp walk. I am sure you would be ok for the U.K. winters, they do seem milder (although this year has been particularly cold 🥶). I could do with some sun having said that. Take care and Happy New Year 🥳

[@pilpelet100]

Great video. Thanks. Happy new year.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Ruth Happy New Year 💕

[@cynthiavansaun1500]

Paul, beautiful video. Your sense of pacing lets us smell Anthony's cookies, hear Dexter's paws crushing on snow/ice, and see the beauty of the canal. I keep meaning to point out that I also love Dexter's eyebrows... so very wise and wizardly looking...Thanks Guys! Happy New Year , Stay safe.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Cynthia. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. Dexter has definitely been on this earth before I am convinced. Happy New Year to you. Take care x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks you so much Cynthia that’s really kind of you, thanks for watching xx

[@johnfoley865]

I hope Dexter gets well soon! Our JRT Milo has been unwell for sometime, and has had x-rays and blood tests! Hopefully he’ll pull through. Anthony is definitely suffering side effects! He didn’t have a glass of red while he was baking...... all the best to both.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

🤣. Paul is slacking. Too busy filming and not pouring! Aww sorry to hear about Milo 🐶. Hope they recover soon. Dexter is fit apart from the coughing. Thank you for watching and your lovely comments. Happy New Year to you. Take care and stay safe x

[@StephenandYhana]

Great new video guys, hope you are both keeping well. Hope Dexter gets better too 😊

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Stephen and Yhana. Good to hear from you both. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you for your concern re Dexter. Apart from the cough he seems fit as a fiddle. Happy New Year 🥳 to you both. Take care x

[@marksaunders4149]

Lovely vlog again....loved the cookie making..so relaxing.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Mark have a good weekend

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Mark. Glad you enjoyed. They were lovely even though I am biased. Take care 😀

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Guys & a BIG hug for Dexter! Hope you are coping with the new lockdowns....Loved the photography & also Anthony's ginger biscuits - yum! Please stay safe & keep the fire burning - it looks COLD! 💕xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Happy New Year 🥳 to you too you too Kathy. Lockdown, I guess, is not that much different from tier 4 for us. Thank you for watching the vlogs and glad you enjoyed. Hope you are keeping safe too. X p.S. the biscuits went down well 😃

[@ronbearman6783]

Hi guys Made me feel hungry just watching the biscuits being made Would be nice to see a cookoff between narrow boat bloggers would be more fun than the BBC Hope Dexter will be ok You both stay safe and well

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Ron and what a great idea. I have told Anthony to apply for the Great British bake off many times 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi Ron. That would be very funny, although I do have a competitive streak 😂. Glad you enjoyed and our neighbours incidentally loved the biscuits. Happy New Year 🥳 to you. Take care 😀

[@garrystacey7018]

Great video thank for keep and keep safe both 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Garry. Glad you are enjoying. Take care and Happy New Year 🥳

[@WifeofJim]

Another lovely Vlog, thank you for letting us join you 🤩

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sheila and thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Sheila and thank you for joining us. Hope you are well. Take care x

[@SeanMcPhersonSenior]

Yay, hopefully Dexter’s medication is helping, but I’m glad that he’s generally in good health and not seeming too bothered by it. Anthony, it was great to see your baking efforts, looked delicious! Another great video in terms of perspective and so much to see along the canal and adjacent countryside, and on the drive. I know with limitations and being frozen in there’re always going to be changes in what you share, but that’s one of the things I love about you two - it’s about your life and not just cruising. Best of luck with the second vaccination application soon. Fingers crossed the reactions are minimal, although having a strong reaction to the second dose really just means your body really learned how to recognize the virus, so it’s not bad news when it happens, aside from any discomfort while dealing with it. Hopefully your place of employment allows days off after the vaccination for that (but I assume so, since the UK seems so much more rational about sick days than the US). Maybe in not too many months we’ll be on the real final stretch with this. Please stay safe, and we’ll be looking forward to your next video in whatever format it is what with weather and safety lockdowns. ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Many thanks Sean. Good to hear from you. I hope you are staying safe and well and coping with all the craziness in the World right now. Thanks a again for taking the time to comment and just for your support. Best wishes for 2021 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Sean. Good to hear from you. I was genuinely worried for you and your family when we hadn’t. As regard to Dexter, I think we have to accept it is likely due to old age. Glad you got to watch the vlog and that you and the family are safe and sound. Take care 😃

[@helenhall3705]

Hi Anthony Greetings from Australia. I came across a recipe before Christmas by Anna Olson for gingerbread crinkle cookies. Addictive 😉. She referred to fancy molasses, which I took to be golden syrup Try using baking paper under the dough. It’ll help stop the dough from sticking to your beautiful timber bench top

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Helen we had a hit of a disaster when using baking paper, the oven is so small the paper caught fire. I Seuss we just have to be more careful and watch it doesn’t touch the oven next time 💕👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Helen. I love anything ginger. My absolute favourite is crystallised ginger with dark chocolate. 😋 Fine molasses does sound like it may be golden syrup. I will bear the paper in mind in the future. I know it doesn’t work in the oven as for some reason it sets alight! Happy New Year to you too. X

[@eirishemd]

So lovely to see you all again. Drone footage is absolutely stunning Dexter is so sweet. I love ginger biscuits and Anthony’s look absolutely delicious. Love the stacking and folding cooking racks. I use mine to for extra storage in the fridge during holidays. Hugs to you all❤️❤️❤️. Hope Dexter is feeling better!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Elaine felt bad not putting out a vlog for a couple of weeks, but relaxing after a very busy couple of months and getting used to the new software. Happy New Year

[@eirishemd]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked gosh don’t feel bad about taking time as a family! Stay safe and warm. Hugs

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Elaine. Glad you enjoyed. It was good to see the drone up. Paul has been a little reluctant to fly since he lost the last one. I am with you and ginger biscuits 😋 and the racks are brilliant. Hope you are keeping well. Take care x

[@eirishemd]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 take care as well xx

[@gillgregory6327]

Feeling a bit down this afternoon so I’ve just had a cook along with you Anthony! My cookies are baking now. Hopefully they’ll look as good as yours 🤞🏻xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww Gill, hope you are ok. Nothing more soothing than a good bake. I am sure they will be delicious, if I can make them anyone can. Sending a hug. Take care. Anthony x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Gill hope you are feeling better sending cheery wishes your way xx

[@gillgregory6327]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Thanks for your lovely replies guys. The cookies were great! Think it’s the house sale that’s getting to me. Getting rid of r everything is hard, you’ll understand as you’ve done it too. It’ll all be worth it when I finally move on board Desiderata 😍. Have a good week.

[@michaelkeady4590]

Your videos get better all the time, Anthony’s biscuits looked delicious. Have a great new year both of you and stay safe. ( Hope Dexter is ok)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Michael and thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy New Year 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Michael. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Thanks for the compliment too. The biscuits went down a storming the marina 😃. Dexter is great apart from his cough, I think it may be down to old age. Happy New Year 🥳 to you. 😀

[@RetroRegan]

Little tip my gran taught me when using syrup. Always stand the spoon in a jug or mug of very hot water, the syrup slides off the spoon easily. And always break your eggs into a glass before adding them to your recipe. That way you can see if it's fresh and not got any yucky bits or shell in it. Those ginger nuts look so good, going to give them a try.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you for the tips 👍. You should defo give the recipe a try. Our marina neighbours loved them and they are really easy. Happy New Year to you. Take care x

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Thank you for another lovely video. Icy + sunshine = sublime. Cheers to both of you and sending a virtual chin scratch to Dexter! 🐶😘

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Michael. I love icy walks as long as I am wrapped up. Happy New Year to you. Take care 😀

[@karlsugden4161]

Good morning Paul Anthony hope you are both keeping well and healthy. And how is Dexter hope he is happy and playful. I always enjoy watching and listening to your video's it brings me such joy and its so lovely been out doors connecting with nature and wildlife perfect God's creation .the cookies looked so yummy my favourite is a home made chocolate cake delicious .well i wish you a lovely positive chilled weekend filled with joy happiness kindness and generosity and with love from God and the universe speak soon bye for now kind regards Karl 😊

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Karl, Dexter is very spritely it is just the cough which isn’t as frequent as it was. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. I love seeing a crisp icy morning and the walks along the canals at the moment are magical. Happy New Year 🥳 to you. Take care and thanks for watching. 😃

[@karlsugden4161]

Thanks for Your reply hope you are having a nice day the weather today as been so beautiful a lovely sunny winters day perfect i have done my daily exercise for today .i like to walk at least 5 miles a day .its very important for the wellbeing and health positive energy and enthusiasm for life .once the lockdown as finished it would be lovely to meet you both in person over a nice cup of tea or coffee and go for a nice walk along the canal and talk boats as i am thinking about living on a new narrow boat my self .but i have got to look at the cost .first .and then decide.i am sure you are both very happy with your new boat and journey and chapter in life .well have a lovely relaxing evening kind regards Karl

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@karlsugden4161 that would be perfect and good luck with your costing and hope narrowboat if suits you. 😃

[@annm6049]

So envious of those lovely gingerbread cookies lol. Beautiful vlog with all the spectacular scenery. Thank you. Stay safe and well. Good luck with Dexter too. Hugs xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Ann. The cookies did taste lovely and were shared with the marina neighbours. Glad you enjoyed our wintery walk. Happy New Year 🥳 Ann and take care x

[@James-h3r8l]

Hi Paul and Anthony....hope you're all well! Anthony the biscuits looked amazing, you can't beat a Magimix, I do all my pastry in mine. I hope Dexter is getting better, he always makes me smile. I'm getting my own dog in March and I'm so excited, Paul your photography is stunning! I get lost in your videos especially with the amazing music that you choose to accompany your videos. I will be watching this in the middle of next Summer, you have captured the beauty of the British countryside in Winter so well. I have to say Autumn/Winter are my favourite seasons. I hope ou had a fantastic New Year and I'm looking forward to your next video. Stay safe and well....

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you James that is so kind. Glad you enjoyed the video, I enjoyed putting this one together and loved the snowy shots. I was gutted my favourite scene didn’t record even though I hit record. It was breathtaking and then my batteries died in the cold and I could film it again. Oh well next time. Happy New Year to you 👍💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey James. Hope you are well. Oh exciting re the dog news. Have you decided what you are getting? The biscuits certainly went down well with the marina neighbours. Thank you as always for your lovely comments re Paul’s camera work. Hope you are good. Happy New Year 🥳 to you. Best wishes 😃

[@James-h3r8l]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Lhasa Apso Anthony. I cant wait!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@James-h3r8l had to google. Aww cute. X

[@anniepowell7559]

Great video 👍🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Annie 💕

[@annehaesler2556]

Forgot to say your biscuits looked really yummie Anthony its hard for me to write english while my husband is listening to the news in germanhave a nice weekend🐞Anne

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

😂. Thanks Anne. The marina neighbours appreciated them. You too. Have a good weekend and stay safe x

[@louisehillen9307]

When Anthony set the timer on Alexa it set it on ours too 🤦‍♀️🙈🤣

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Sorry Louise, I think this happened to a lot of people. I will whisper next time 🤣😂. Happy New Year. Take care x

[@louisehillen9307]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Happy New year to you both too 😀

[@robint01]

We don't have Golden Syrup in the US. I made it- once-LOL. Honey seems to work well for me. Karo brand corn syrup works; Maple syrup not as well, but in a pinch it's ok.Love Mary Barry- going to try this! We Hope Dexter is happy & well. Stay Warm!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Robin. Yeah a few people have mentioned corn syrup. No one has suggested honey which I reckon would be amazing. Thank you for watching. We are all well on board Morning Star. Happy New Year 🥳

[@stevehoare6378]

Lovely video guys... Biscuits look delicious. A tip for Anthony... Pour some olive oil on to the spoon, let it all run off back into the bottle but leave a very thin film of oil on the spoon. Pour the treacle on to the spoon and it will slide off really easily in to the food processor... 🍷🍷

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Steve. Thanks for watching. Brilliant tip, never heard of that but will defo give it a go thank you. Happy New Year 🥳. Take care 😃

[@darren__]

Lol thanks Anthony for setting MY Alexa for a 6 minute timer! Great looking cookies!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. I totally never thought of that 😂. Sorry. Glad you enjoyed and the marina neighbours have the cookies a thumbs up 😃

[@terrykunst3883]

Our 12 yr old Labrador was diagnosed with Laryngeal paralysis. 40 yrs of having dogs, and we’d never heard of it. They put her on anxiety meds and we need to keep her from getting overexcited or stressed Surgery isn’t an option at her age.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Terry. This was something we also found as a possibility on google I hope your Lab is ok. Dexter is otherwise fit and healthy. Thank you for letting us know. I really don’t want Dexter put under anaesthetic. Happy New Year to you. Take care 😀

[@terrykunst3883]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 thank you, Anthony. I do hope they find a successful treatment for Dexter. It can be a challenge as those so dear to us age. Wishing you all the best.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I hope your lovely dog is doing okay, they do pull at your heart strings and make such wonderful companions. Thanks for your message 👍🐕

[@THErealBRITSofFlorida]

Happy New Years to all 3 of you :) you got some absolutely breathtaking clips on your walk..fantastic. The cookies looked beautiful. Here's to a much better 2021 xo

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you guys and Happy New Year 🥳 to you all too. Cookies went down well. We love crisp, frosty morning walks. Hope you are all keeping well. Take care x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you that’s very kind. I loved our walk on New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year 💕👍

[@Tandan.]

very nice vlog,i hope Dexter is ok

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. He is still coughing (although not as frequently) We think it is him getting older as he is otherwise well. Hope you are keeping well. Happy New Year 🥳

[@taisaizepeto7726]

Hi guys here is from Brazil. I'm loving the videos. You are a lovely couple. God bless them.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Taisa. Feliz Ano Neuvo. Take care xx

[@davidminton9937]

“Happy New Year” to you both! Let’s hope 2021 is going to be a much better year for everyone. I loved your video, relaxing scenes, and the inclusion of home baking. I do hope Anthony considers a vlog update with demonstrating his flair for baking, it was so good. Those winter walks look pretty, but I bet they are very cold. Anyway, take care and stay safe both. ✨

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you David. Glad you enjoyed. Hope you are getting out for some nice walks in lockdown. I do hope the cafe is still open for takeaway in Parbold. Hope you are keeping well. Glad you enjoyed the baking bit. Take care and Happy New Year 🥳 x

[@hellyavard8552]

Looks cold and frosty , today I sat out in the sun and read my book it truly was a lovely day on Victoria’s South West coast.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Okay Helly you can go off some people lmao 😂 we love Australia. Hope you are enjoying your weekend 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Helly I am super jealous lol. I can’t wait for a bit of sun. We usually go to Gran Canaria at this time of year. Hope you are well. Nothing better than a chill with a book. X

[@christinehunter9867]

Hi Paul, Anthony and Dexter. Those ginger biscuits looked delicious. I loved the frozen canal shots. Take care and stay safe x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Christine they are delicious. You should make some 💕👩‍🍳

[@NarrowboatMark]

Sorry to hear Dexter's not very well😟. I think you could do with a work board down on top of your worktops so you don't spoil them. I'm coming round for some of them cookies how. Our youngest son made us some for Christmas they were delicious. Love your videos 💞 drone shots are beautiful. Can't wait to meet up again All our love Mark and Julie 💞

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey both. Gutted about lockdown (although not that surprised) I think you may be right re the worktop. Glad you’re enjoying the vlogs. We walked down the Leeds Liverpool towards Burscough last week and though we may have bumped into you. Happy New Year 🥳 to you both. Take care 😃

[@NarrowboatMark]

We've not moved for quite a long time now especially now the canal is all frozen up and we're in lockdown let's hope we can start cruising soon but I can't see them relaxing the lockdown for quite a while 😟😟. You all stay safe and well 💞

[@WildlifeBox]

Great video Paul, Anthony, and Dexter! Loved the snowy walk and drone footage at the end :)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. I hope you have big plans for your channel this year, I look forward to all your videos. Take care

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you. Glad you enjoyed. We have been enjoying your channel too. Take care. Happy New Year 🥳

[@IngramCars]

Enjoyed that! Love the atmospheric scenes. Dexter is lovely, enjoy x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed. Take care 😃

[@philipthoreau3590]

Love to see the old temperature effects so well captured by you. Very different from what we have. The water surface looks very different when frozen. Popsicle toes! Loves to Dexter and we hope he recovers quickly. 🇳🇿

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Phil. Popsicle toes lol. That is how my feet felt whilst Paul was filming. Dexter seems ok. Hope you are well. Take care 😀

[@philipthoreau3590]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 if only I could spell too! But you got my drift.

[@annie2950]

Hi Paul and Anthony Happy New Year xx. Loved the baking have Food Processor envy now. Hope Dexters better soon. Keep safe. Xx Annie.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Annie. Glad you enjoyed. It was the one baking tool that I really couldn’t do without. Dexter is fine apart from his cough which I am starting to thing is just age related. Hope you are ok. Take care x

[@paulchappell]

Another excellent video with extraordinary drone photography. Massively enjoyable! Best wishes to you both, and Dexter, for the New Year.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Paul that’s really kind, I was gutted that the best shot of day didn’t record, oh well next time 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Paul. Glad you enjoyed. 1st time in ages Paul has taken the drone up so glad it worked out. Happy New Year 🥳 and stay safe 😀

[@choclatmajik1]

I could smell those biscuits, and that hot chocolate ☕ Dexter you are just a cheeky delight, get better soon. Happy New 2021 you lovely boys xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jan they are amazing, glad you enjoyed the vlog. All the best 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Jan. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Nothing better than a hot chocolate with a cheeky brandy in it 😃. Dexter is happily snoring next to me as I type 🤣. Happy New Year 🥳

[@sherrie-deejenkins6504]

Love the video. Happy and Healthy New Year Paul and Anthony and Dexter.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Sherrie-Dee. Glad you enjoyed. Thank you as always for your comments and watching. Take care and happy new year 🥳 x

[@wsgrover8646]

Hope the tablets help dexter....what amazing imagery thank you! And lovely biscuits too what could be better...All the best.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. There is something magical about a wintery scene. The biscuits went down well with the marina neighbours. Hope you are well. Take care 😀

[@lyns2626]

Happy New Year! Hope Dexter is feeling better. Here’s to a brighter year for everyone. Stay safe, warm and healthy! Cheers from South Carolina!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Happy New Year 🥳 to you too Lyn. Dexter is ok apart from his cough. We are putting it down to old age as he is otherwise ok. Take care and stay safe. Love across the pond 😀

[@ianmills2365]

While we are literally baking in our hottest start to summer we loved the cooling winter shots. Nothing like a northern winter, thank you for the beautiful vlog it is appreciated.😎

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Ian. Glad you enjoyed. We could swap for a few days. A little sun would be great right now. 😃

[@philipizzard2584]

Happy new year 🥳 great video the biscuits looked good too thanks

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Phil. Glad you enjoyed. I think you would have liked the biscuits. Take care 😃

[@philipizzard2584]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 I’m sure I would have lol 😆

[@margaretomahony7528]

Anthony must go on The great British bake off those biscuits looked yummy Happy new years stay safe💕xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Margaret. The people in the marina liked them 😋. Take care x

[@willar1338]

Anthony, I’ve learned two things from you today. I have a blender like that that I almost never use, now I know I can use it to mix dough. And the way you opened that egg was just brilliant. And to both of you, I really enjoyed the walks with Dexter, the beautiful scenery and the fireworks at the end. Happy New Year!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

😍. Thank you Willa. Every day is a school day. I learnt from a viewer that putting olive oil on a spoon and wiping it off means the syrup will come off the spoon more easily. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Yeah that blender is very versatile. Happy New Year 🥳 take care x

[@kathyowens9901]

Such a lovely relaxing video that I needed after this week, I I've in the USA. But those cookies! Thank you Anthony for doing that, hope Dexter has improved

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Kathy yeah very crazy times right now, it’s like the whole world has gone mad. Glad you enjoyed the video and keep smiling 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Kathy. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. The cookies got a great reception with our marina neighbours 😃. Hope you are keeping safe and best wishes to you. X

[@grahamlewis6062]

Oh gosh. Just listening about Dexter. Our Pippa (16 this year) has what sounds the same, diagnosed last year with heart problems. Was put on Cardisure (Luv van Duc - Wigan) and is a different dog! Hope Dexter picks up soon 🤞🏼🙂

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Graham. He has had a heart scan and chest x-Ray and all seems fine 🤷‍♂️. Glad Pippa is better. He isn’t distressed by the cough and apart from that is fit as a fiddle. Hope you had a good Christmas and Happy New Year 🥳

[@andyeastyorks]

Love the all the videos! Just thought you might like to know you can get a second shelf to fit your oven! I have the same oven and problem with space in my caravan. The extra shelf makes a world of difference when you have a few things in there. Was impossible before.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We do have a second shelf but struggle to get anything in it to be honest. I think it was probably down the side of the coffee machine while filming ha thanks for watching and happy baking 💕👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you, glad you enjoy the vlogs. Thanks for the tip. We have an extra shelf but I always find that stuff doesn’t cook at the bottom and burns on the top 😂🤣, so usually use the single shelf in the middle. How do you find your oven? Do you find it isn’t quite the temp it says too? Happy New Year by the way. Take care 😀

[@naughtysquirrellyndatee96]

Greetings, gentlemen... great to see you both and Dexter today.. Paul’s walk, with Dexter looked so inviting and peaceful. Anthony your cookies looked delicious. They remind me of my grandmother’s recipe (born in the late 1800s).... with molasses in place of the Golden Syrup...reading the comments I feel like I’m the only person in the🇺🇸 who has heard of Lyle’s Golden Syrup, which is not the same as Karo corn syrup, and is available in the 🇺🇸. The only other difference in our cookies is a sprinkle of chunky sugar on the top. I made chili today.. I’d rather have a cookie... still looking forward to a glimpse of your artistic talents... stay safe💜😷😷

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Glad the vlog took you back to happy memories. The final result was very tasty, good old Mary Berry 😃. I didn’t think corn syrup was quite the same either. The chunky sugar sounds Devine. Hope you are keeping well. Have a great weekend x

[@carmencross3754]

It is so nice to see a video from you gents!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Carmen. Glad you are enjoying them. Take care and Happy New Year 🥳 x

[@cherryclark2572]

Beautiful scenery! Just lovely, and so peaceful. Good luck with Dexter’s cough. 💕

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Cherry. Glad you enjoyed. Pets are such a worry. He seems fine apart from that and I think it may just be age related so fingers crossed 🤞. Hope you are keeping well. Take care x

[@onefunnyoldman]

Anthony had my Alexa setting a 6 minute timer, she obviously overheard him. Loving those foldable racks Anthony, must look for some. Lovely to hear from your both in these troubled times, hope Dexter is ok. Take care stay safe and pls keep the vlogs coming. :)

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Martin. Lol never thought of that re the Alexa (whisper so she doesn’t go off lol). The racks are brilliant and space saving. Hope you are well. Take care. X

[@judebug329]

I bought some folding racks from Pampered Chef a few years back. A bit pricey! I’ve bought some more since then, but can’t remember where. Probably Walmart! They came in a set of 3.

[@onefunnyoldman]

@@judebug329 Found and ordered them from Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Tala-Cake-Cooling-Tray-25cm/dp/B004W75YMG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=foldable+and+stackable+wire+cooling+racks&qid=1610215414&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQ1cwVkJVN0NUVDhUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDQ3NDU2U1U1WDFCS1lMRk4xJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2MjUxMjAyQ0FHOTc3WENGRjFBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@onefunnyoldman]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Got the racks today, lovely just what I needed for my small kitchen where space is a problem and I now use alexa to set timers instead of using my little manual timer. Thank you for your vlog that turned out to be a recipe with extra benefits. Take care x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Martin. Glad to be of service. The racks are brilliant glad you like. 😃

[@sharon2180]

Really lovely vlog. Fingers crossed it will all be well soon.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sharon x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Sharon. I hope it is all well for everyone this thing is awful and loads of lonely people out there I am glad I have Paul and Dexter. The comments make us feel like we are in a bigger community too. Take care and happy new year 🥳 x

[@NeverTwoLateOurJourney]

Great Vlog the weather looked chilly and those hot chocolates looked amazing along with the cookies x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. The chocolate bombs were stunning and could only be improved with Baileys 😃. Take care. Happy New Year 🥳

[@gillgregory6327]

Your photography is amazing Paul. Sorry to hear Dexter hasn’t been too good but he looked like a pup on this vlog. 🐾Glad Anthony has had his second dose. So important to protect our NHS staff. Happy New Year to you both. Let’s hope this year is better. Xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Gill. Glad you enjoy the vlogs. Dexter is really well apart from the cough. Thank you for watching us. Hope you are keeping well. Take care x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Gill someone needs to luck after Anthony otherwise who will bake me delicious cookies 🤣 x

[@dougpercival2264]

Enjoyed your walk along the toepath some fantastic footage there, our Hettie send her love to Dexter hope he recovers soon 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐶

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Doug and Dexter says thanks too 🐕 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Doug. Thanks for watching. I love a crisp walk too. Love to Hettie. Dexter seems ok, just wish we could stop his coughing, though he never seems distressed by it. Take care 😃

[@markburden6909]

‘Socially distanced of course!’ If we all had £1 for every time we have said that we would be very rich! The new phrase we had no idea we would be repeating throughout 2020. Great vlog guys with some really beautiful shots! Plus those biscuits looked 😋! Happy new year!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Mark. Words I won’t be sorry to see the back of Including lockdown and pandemic! Here is hoping 2021 allows us to wave them goodbye. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Our marina neighbours enjoyed the cookies 😃. Take care and stay safe. Happy New Year 🥳 to you too 😀

[@barbarataylor1535]

Spot on with your pictures, appreciate your talents. Thank you for sharing

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Glad you are enjoying Barbara. Take care and stay safe x

[@walkingaroundthemidlands7190]

Hi guys it’s so refreshing to see you both and dexter of course. When I get the notification you’ve uploaded a video I’m on it as soon as possible lol. Hope you 3 are doing well and here’s to a better new year guys ✊🏻 o and loved the cooking segment 🍪

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Mat as always for your lovely and positive comments. Glad you are enjoying the vlog and pleased you enjoyed the cooking bit too. Hope you are keeping well. Thanks for your support and take care. Happy New Year 🥳

[@suee6835]

Hi Guy's, Nothing quite like a winter's walk. Hope Dexter is improving. Just a little tip if you line the tray with baking parchment,those delicious cookies will not stick. Mary Berry is the Queen of cooking. A Happy New year to you both. 🥂🥂

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Sue. We love a crisp frosty walk along the canal and no muddy paws. I have tried baking parchment but it set alight in the small gas oven 😬. I just greased the tin a little. Have some really brilliant silicone mats too but again, they don’t bode well in this small oven. Thank you for thinking of me though. Happy New Year 🥳 to you x

[@brodie2711]

Gingerbread biscuits Mmmm. Lovely winter scenery. Paul, you really have an artists eye,(Now I'm repeating myself) London fell below zero last night but it didn't look as pretty as looking out of the Duck hatch. Keep safe the three of you. All the best. Stephen

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi Stephen. Good to hear from you as always. The biscuits were delish and were shared with the marina neighbours. It has been bitter recently. Hope you are keeping well. Take care x

[@M0LHA]

lol well you've set my Alexa timer for 6 minutes :)

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Sorry. Hope you are well. Take care x