69. New Narrowboaters Learn How to SURVIVE SUMMER HEAT LIVING on an English Narrowboat.

[@Cariboukid]

Your videos give ME a warm fuzzy feeling Lol Very cool solar charger. I've not seen anything like that one. Glad it's working out for you, should make life a little easier!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Mike, that’s really kind. We love the Jackery it’s been used every day.

[@Cariboukid]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Up until this vlog I had no idea that such a device even existed. I have a power bank which is fine for charging my headphones and other small devices but your Jackery takes all that to a completely different level. Very cool!

[@pamelasmith9784]

My idea of heaven reading with your feet hanging of boat 😂😂another lovely vlog thank you guys 👍💓

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Mine too 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww it was nice to relax and read something for me rather than study. Absolute bliss. Take care and enjoy your week Pamela. ❤️ x

[@cherryclark2572]

Great visit with you guys! Lovely to see that you let Dexter decide where you are going on your walks (our dogs do, as well!), and that you take so much care to keep him cool. One beloved dog, that one! Also enjoyed the shots of the brunch at the Allotment Cafe, looked amazing!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Cherry, Dexter definitely has a mind of his own. He is very spoilt but why not, he brings so much happiness to us. The allotment cafe was stunning. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed the vlog. He was funny that day deciding to head into the woods, it was like he was fed up of the river. The cafe was lovely. Thanks for watching 💕

[@kaths3990]

Great vlog as always! Thanks so much 💜😀

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Kath. Hope you are having a good week. ❤️

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Eggs Benedict is one of our favs, when Debbie does it she frys prosciutto, saw Gordon Ramsey do it once and have done it ever since. If all us boaters with a Jackery got together we could power the national grid in a power cut 🤣😂, they are a great bit of kit and I’ve spent the last week watching solar generator videos from all different manufacturers. Great vid as always guys 👏👏👏👏

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Love eggs Benedict but it’s one thing we have never made ourselves. I shall get Anthony onto it 🤣 I know, can’t believe someone thought we were copying you with the Jackery like we went out and bought one. I’m looking forward to using it when we go camping at Crick. Thanks re Video, not our best but like my teacher said, can do better 🤣 thanks for watching 👍👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thanks guys. Lol, I said the same to Paul. How much must it have cost them to send all those out. We are made up with it. Hope you guys are good. I liked the solar dump idea but apparently a no go for us. Love to you both ❤️

[@cathygheen8372]

I so look forward to your videos! With all the things going on around the world, it is so nice to watch something as uplifting as your videos. They are a highlight in my week. Thank you both for sharing your life with all of us. Cathy

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Cathy thank you so much that’s really kind. Have a lovely week xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Cathy. That’s really kind. I agree we all need something uplifting at the moment. Thank you for choosing our channel. Have a good week. X

[@nancinowlen3043]

Beautiful pictures outside! Love seeing Dexter. The cafe looks great. I love my Jackery. I am in Oregon, USA. We had 5 days no electricity after an ice storm. That is when I got mine.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Nanci. Hope you are good. Never been to Oregan. We have visited a few states. The cafe was amazing and the staff were great. Glad you like the Jackery. We find it really useful for our devices. Hope you are having a good week. ❤️

[@willar1338]

We have stinging nettles in northwestern Oregon and dock as well. I didn’t know about using dock for stinging nettle pain, but I’ve been lucky and never gotten into nettles. Thanks for the idea, though.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Good to know thank you, isn’t it funny. We were taught as kids that dock leaves stop the stinging. Nettles seem to be everywhere in the UK. Hope you are well 😀

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

It is definitely something I remember from a kid re the dock leaves. They do sting like hell so you have been very lucky Willa. Hope your week is good. ❤️

[@onefunnyoldman]

I'm a bit late watching your vlog this week. It's been rather a hectic few days for me due to family matters. It was so nice to take time out and to sit back, relax and watch your lovely vlog. Thank you and best wishes.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Martin glad you enjoyed the vlog. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Martin. Glad you enjoyed. Hope everything is ok. Take care ❤️

[@fp30e]

Hi Paul, and Anthony, Loved the Vlog. Love the chatting. It feels like one is listening to a friend when Paul does his chats to camera. Anthony I liked the way you were positioned on the stern of the boat reading your book, looking so relaxed. Hope your enjoying the rest time after your exams. The cafe looked nice. The Wig-Wam wooden shelters looked really kool, nice on a Summer's evening to have a few Glasses of what you like and do some more chatting. Paul, its lovely that you are still doing your magic shows. Dexter had plenty of walks this week, so he's a nice happy doggy. It might be an idea to wrap a cold wet sheet around myself during really hot days. . Paul I hope the TV interview went well. Have a great week., Take care.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey. Hope you are good. Glad you enjoyed this week’s vlog. I feel much more relaxed now and just waiting for one more result to know if I passed. The cafe was lovely and the staff were really good. Dexter always enjoys his walks. Bless him. Hopefully we should be featured this Tuesday on BBC. Take care and have a good week. ❤️

[@James-h3r8l]

Hey Guys....great vlog'! Hope you're keeping well despite the heat. You moor in some really beautiful places. I bought some space saver bags earlier this year. I'd forgotten about them until I saw you with yours. I'm hoping my garden furniture cushions will go in them for the Winter. Brunch looked gorgeous at the Allotment Cafe, Pauls choice would have been my choice. Great pic of Dexter on the back seat bless him. Have a great week Guys!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey James. Survived the heat and in traditional U.K. weather the jackets are back out! 🤣😂. I hope you have have more luck with the bags than Paul. 🤣😂. The allotment cafe was amazing James. The staff were nice too. Dexter is glad it has cooled down. Hope Max managed OK. Take care and have a good week. ❤️

[@Paganforge]

"Who gave you a speaking part?" I can't stop laughing.

[@sairaweiner]

Lovely to meet you guys today walking along the canal... hope you continue to enjoy your adventures, love Saira and Scrappy xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you. Ditto. Glad you found us. Take care ❤️ x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Lovely to meet you Saira, really enjoyed chatting to you. Good luck with the move 💕

[@Paganforge]

It must be so much easier to help Dexter stay cool on the new boat where you have the little handheld outdoor shower.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really is, bless him. He hates being too hot. Have a good week ❤️

[@karenh7830]

At the risk of sounding daft: I really enjoy Paul's 'chat's to camera' which I can't help but liken to receiving a weekly pen-pal letter; rather like those I received from my many pen-pals around the world as a teen way back in the early to mid-seventies! I never actually met any of them, but boy did we manage to have a good old natter in our weekly letters! The only difference here of course is that I'm the lousy pen-pal who never writes back! Another thoroughly enjoyable vlog, guys. Thank you!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Karen glad you enjoy the chats to camera, I enjoy doing them. I had two own pals one in Norway and one in Czech Republic and I got to meet them. Thanks for writing back this week 💕

[@janistotham-davies4300]

You don’t sound daft at all Karen and I totally agree with you, I too love Paul’s talks and walks to camera.❤️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Doesn’t sound daft. Glad you feel that. Glad you enjoy the vlogs. Take care ❤️

[@colincox1688]

Hi Guys , in answer to your question, yes indeed we have stinging nettles AND dock leaves in N West Ohio. Thank you for your videos and all the work you both do to entertain and inform us gongoozlers. We are just a few months away from joining you lucky cut cruisers, our boat will be called Bystillwaters. All the best to you both, and to dexter. Colin and Heather (Healey and Gunner, our two bull terriers)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Colin & Heather. Glad you are enjoying the videos and congratulations on your boat purchase, we hope we see you out and about . Best wishes to you Healey & Gunner

[@gingerwalker8407]

Such a sweet vid! Love me some Dexter! Hoping for nothing but smooth sailing for y’all this week.⚓️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. We did 21 locks yesterday and shattered even though we had help.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks so much Ginger. Dexter is so sweet. Hope you are having an awesome week so far. ❤️

[@juliasilkwood8162]

What a beautiful place to stay. Enjoy

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Julia, we loved it there, the cafe the river and the mooring felt like we were on a Lake 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Julia. It really was. So green. Hope you are having a good start to the week. ❤️

[@dd1394]

Stay cool, glad your enjoying the Jackery.❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks for watching. We will. Have a good week 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank yo D D. Glad you enjoyed. The Jackery has definitely been more useful than we anticipated. Take care ❤️

[@louisestopford7114]

As usual great guys, I have enjoyed watching again.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Louise. Appreciate it. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. Have a good week. ❤️

[@ednahawkesworth7551]

I’m only just catching up with you today and I’ve just seen your BBC interview. Brilliant 🤩. I find your voice so calming and twinned with your walks with Dexter I’m so calm watching you. What fantastic food at The Allotment Cafe. Thank you so much. Keep floating. You’re definitely Kings of the canal. 👍🤩🤗

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Edna thank you so much and glad you saw us on BBC we were filmed for channel 5 news today, that was fun. Thanks for watching 💕

[@ednahawkesworth7551]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked I’ll keep an eye open for that boys. I really enjoy watching your vlogs 🤗😘

[@markrutter5996]

Love Saturdays as I get to catch up with you guys on your travels. That looked like some serious hot weather which is nice if you can keep cool plus I thought Dexters cool coat was a good idea and something to look out for as my dog gets too warm too. The power bank looked like a good bit of kit. Glad you are all ok. Have a lovely weekend guys.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww cheers Mark. The cool coat stopped Dexter panting so can highly recommend it. The Jackery is more useful than we expected. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️

[@choclatmajik1]

Anthony looking dapper in Paul's shoes 🤣 Dexter has the right idea, cooling off in the water.Paul we take a lot for granted at times,the views from your home are devine. Love all your vlogs guys, feel like I'm getting to know you all so well now. Stay safe till next time x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

He does that and it makes me laugh every time. We were so lucky the river was close by. The views have been stunning, loved it here because it felt like you were on a lake and the river was nice for Dexter xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Jan. When you say Dapper, Do you mean I looked like a clown 😂. Dexter loves paddling and it was a good way to keep him kewl bless him. Glad you enjoy the vlogs. Take care and stay safe ❤️

[@choclatmajik1]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Would I say that about you Anthony 🤡..Well NOT out loud 😉 Keep smiling !

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@choclatmajik1 😂. ❤️

[@billydale9779]

Thanks guys cu next week 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Billy. Cu next week. Take care ❤️

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks for a lovely summer vlog the Jackery seems to be putting its product out there as yours is the third channel to review it and it looks like a really good piece of kit. It looks like the three of you are doing well and looking after each other which is great to see. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Stevie, it’s going to be really nice for us to watch these vlogs back in years to come, it was so hot, just glad that river was close by for Dexter, he loves a little paddle. Great to hear from you. Please tell us more about you. 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Stevie. Yeah, we were a little surprised they had given it to another narrowboat channel but hey, we found it useful 😁. The heat was a little unbearable but in U.K. tradition, we have since had the fire lit lol. Take care ❤️

[@Boodangle]

"Who gave you a speaking part?!" - Hilarious 😁👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Mike. I can’t help myself. 😁. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️

[@CrichieB]

Another lovely vlog. Anthony in Paul’s shoes 😂😂😂😂 ☮️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Crichie. I look like a clown they are that big 😂. Hope you have had a good weekend ❤️

[@maureenhumphreys4998]

Well done Anthony for finding the cool jacket I got one for Haribo as like Dexter she gets very warm and she really likes it. Great vlog as always keep safe see you next week Mo & Haribo xxxxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Mo. It really did help him bless him. Definitely stopped him panting. Glad Haribo finds it useful too. Love to both of you xx

[@ireneshortt984]

Another fabulous vlog thank you. Love the chatty style, it’s like a weekly catch-up with friends at the end of a long day. I bet the children enjoyed the magic shows. What a lovely end of term great for them.The cool coat seemed to be having the desired effect on Dexter . He is such a gorgeous dog. You seem to be finding beautiful mooring spots every wee. The generator looks like a great piece of kit that could come in very handy. I hope the tv interview went well.x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Irene glad you enjoyed the vlog, I should do more of the chat to camera, the children really seem to enjoy the shows, but if you think about it some of them have never been on a Schoo trip due to the events of last year. Hoping the little segment on TV will be shown on the 17 August. Thanks for watching and have a lovely week ahead 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Irene. I am guessing by now you are back to the 2 jobs. Glad you have got a little down time. Aww bless him, we had a cool Mat but could we find it. The coat definitely stopped him panting. He is sweet. We have been blessed so far with mooring spots. The Jackery has been useful for us and especially when we go camping next weekend. Take care ❤️

[@ireneshortt984]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 the schools don,t go back until 2nd Sept so I’ve still got a bit more freedom from the main job,will just have to brush up my chair catching skills again before I go back. I went to Chester to walk the walls this week,it was brilliant to see all the boats.x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@ireneshortt984 that’s good you get a break. I love Chester. Used to work at the Countess there when I first qualified. The Roman walls are fab: glad you enjoyed it. X

[@naughtysquirrellyndatee96]

I’m so overwhelmed with trying to catch up with all my missed vlogs….I did enjoy your vlog this week.. cracked up over Paul trying to bag the duvet and Anthony’s comment about a speaking part… you two are a great match❤️❤️ I even enjoyed the Jackery review because you didn’t drag out every little thing about every function. It’s a good thing, it does it’s job and we like it 😊.. have a great week💜

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much. I’m glad people enjoy our banter, it’s all just fun. Thanks for your comments regarding the generator, we were surprised it popped up on other peoples channels 🤣 have a lovely week xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Lynda. I laughed at Paul trying to bag the duvet too. I could tell he was getting annoyed 😂. We were chuffed they sent it to us and we find it useful. Hope you are having a good week. Take care ❤️

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

Hi Guys! Enjoyed sharing in your everyday "trials & tribulations" aboard Morning Star! You are such wonderful Dad's to Dexter! Yes, we do have stinging nettles in the U.S.- The San Juan mountains of Colorado is one place. I've unfortunately been caught in them & they DO sting - A LOT! Hope you've found a cool, shady spot to moor & just relax. Take care & stay well! Love & Hugs & big cuddle for Dexter! ❤🐶❤

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Kathy. We always try our best where Dexter is concerned ❤️. Those nettles are horrible. Hope you weren’t stung too much when you got trapped. The heat didn’t last too long Kathy and the jackets are back out lol. We have since had the fire lit 🥶. That’s the U.K. weather for you. Take care and have a good week ❤️

[@Rachel_Ash180]

Great vlog guys! The food in the cafe looked lovely 😍 I was suprised how small the generator was compared to the size of the box, but it looks really good! Glad Anthony has more free time now after finishing his exams 😊 hope the three of you have a great weekend

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Rachel we are impressed with the charger from Jackery. It’s really compact too. Can’t wait to try it out at Crick. We can’t wait to spend some time together, just seem to be working all the time atm. Have a lovely weekend 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Rachel. We loved the allotment cafe. Lol, I think the packaging was OTT but the kit has been useful for us. Hope you are having a good week. Take care ❤️

[@timyoung7561]

It's really nice that you like/reply to all the comments, it means a lot (and must take ages!). Keep doing so unlike some vloggers who have got a little too big to do so!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Tim, I’m glad I saw your message…imagine I missed you out 🤣 we appreciate everyone that takes the time to write 👍👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Tim. We actually love reading the comments and it is only fair if people take the time to reply we do too. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@marksaunders4149]

Nice calm vlog…always are…. The variation you get is good.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Mark. Glad you enjoyed. Take care ❤️

[@jillosler9353]

Had great enjoyment watching you stuff a large padded duvet into a medium sized storage bag . . . without swearing 😂. You can get those storage bags in varying sizes! Glad you liked the Jackory generator etc; I think it was a very good marketing move on their part to send a kit out to popular liveaboards to test and comment 👏👏. Enjoy the ☀️🌡☀️ while it lasts!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Jill. I enjoyed watching Paul try and put the quilt in too 😂. When they sent it to us, we hadn’t realised they had sent loads out so was a little surprised, but great kit for us non the less. Have a good week and take care ❤️

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

Good to spend time with you again, I love listening to you Paul and see how your week unfolded...as Glen and Lisa would say. I am late watching this week. I did a garage sale with a friend on the weekend and it is so hot here that I just flaked out when I got home (between 38-40 degrees in the front of our house which faces south!!). I look at the canal and stream with envy, would be nice to sit and dangle my toes!! Love the shoes. I sometimes pop Norms wellies on to take out the garbage...we would make a great team Anthony...called probably the misfits...lol. Love and hugs as always.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Lesley sorry for the slow reply. Hope you did well with the Garage Sale. Wow that’s so hot. We have had to put the heating on a couple of times this month. Anthony always did that with my shoes at the house. I bet you two could have a role in the Circus 🤣 thanks for watching xx

[@walkingaroundthemidlands7190]

Hi guys another enjoyable vlog. Love the chats and updates hope you are all good. Stay safe guys 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers s Mat. Busy day today made easier by friends. 21 locks today! But been a fab day out. Hope you have had a good weekend. ❤️

[@marklester8422]

I live 5 mins away from where you moored and regularly run on that stretch of the canal. I passed your boat a few times and remember thinking how great it looked. It’s like an MTV Cribs style narrow boat! Good luck with the rest of your journey.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Mark it’s a small World and wouldn’t be surprised if we saw you running past. It’s a beautiful place to be. You are lucky. Thanks for watching 👍

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one lads A told um Oldham I have had some mad nights out there bk in the day Hope ya both good and Dexter is ok with the heat give him a hug from me 🙂✌️🐶

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Lee. I bet you have. Never been Oldham for a night out but have had some cracking ones in Manchester. Dexter was ok, we did our best to keep him cool. As quick as the heat came we have since had the fire lit 😂. Hope you are ok: take care ❤️

[@christineday1033]

Hey you two, loved this week's vlog, had me smiling throughout. Love your cheeky, fun sense of humour "who gave you a speaking part" hilarious 🤣🤣enjoy your week ♥️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Christine. Glad you enjoyed. We are often bantering like this daily lol. Take care and stay safe ❤️

[@johncodee9175]

That made me laugh when you said "This might be where you find Paul losing his rag!" at 15:28. 🤣🤣

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Not true 🤣🤣

[@johncodee9175]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Yeah yeah yeah! It's genetic! I have it too! 🤣🤣

[@johncodee9175]

Anthony: "I'm gonna give it about two minutes!" 🤣🤣

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. He is always loosing his rag. Not sure about the genetics side but he knows better with me 😉

[@johncodee9175]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Hahaha 🤣🤣

[@sunswifttan2346]

Thanks Paul and Anthony for this Vlog. Gorgeous site to be moored. So far you have selected nice tranquil sites. I can imagine the challenges keeping you job commitments in good order, and getting to places with the car. Great team guys! The Allotment Cafe sure looks like a winner - thanks for sharing!😘😎keep cool, enjoy Summer. Stay safe🌻🍄🌞🍀

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you, we keep discovering these lovely areas we have never been to. Almost don’t want to leave some of them thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you. We really have been blessed with some good moorings. The cafe was amazing. There are some challenges with the car and job but thankfully managing it so far. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great week ❤️

[@joysedgwick812]

I’m a little bit later watching than usual, but I’ve never laughed so much over a vlog!! The duvet, Anthony in your boots……and putting your Winter coats away in August, you’ll be needing them next month 😂! Great stuff guys, see you next week.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Joy. We had a right laugh making it. I am always grabbing Paul’s boots to just nip out quickly lol. Look like a clown. You are right about those jackets and yep, back out 🧥 😂 . Hope you have a good week. X

[@bryanmitchell1059]

Thank you for sharing your walks, love the nature around you. That coat for Dexter is a great idea. We have had extreme heat this summer, its hard to stay cool. The Jackery charger looks like a valuable piece of equipment, especially for boaters. Stay cook guys, Bryan & Donna

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Bryan the cool jacket really helped Dexter, we were really worried he would overheat. The Jackery has been really useful. Can’t wait to try it out at Crick Boat Show. Thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey guys. Thanks for coming along with us. Bless Dexter, we tried to keep him Kewl and that coat did stop him panting. The Jackery is useful to reserve the boat power and we are quite power hungry with laptops and cameras. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️

[@shannonweatherill5290]

Hi Guys! My mom’s friend came to pick blackberries and I had to warn her of the stinging nettles. Looks like me walking in my husbands shoes. 😉

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Ouch Shannon, they really are painful when stung. Paul’s shoes! They are so big I look like a clown 😂. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@eirishemd]

Great vlog. We have been under an extreme heat advisory all week. We are supposed to reach 35 degrees with humidity today so I’m up early to get the groceries and housework done before meeting up with my best friend for an afternoon of stitching and dinner. A cool summer supper and wine afterwards. Have a great week and hopefully it cools down for Dexter Dog. Hugs

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Oh wow! 35!! I hope you have AC. Sounds like you have a lovely day planned. Anthony is in work today, I'm hoping to get some artwork done. Have a lovely weekend. 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Elaine. The humidity would kill me. Wine and summer supper sounds perfect. Weather is already cold again lol. Bit premature with those jackets. Have a great week. Take care ❤️

[@peterrowe7858]

Hi Lads and Dexter another great vlog please keep them coming really enjoyed it, take care and stay safe.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Peter and thanks for watching we appreciate it 👍👍

[@deborahharding135]

What gorgeous scenery! England at its summery best ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The U.K. is incredibly beautiful Deborah. We just can’t always guarantee the weather 😂. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@tirednsnarky9555]

Oh my goodness, I had to switch on the fan while watching Paul stuff the quilt into the vacuum bag! Hope you're all well and feeling much cooler,

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It’s a lot cooler thanks. The winter jackets are back on and we even had the fire lit the other night. Hope you are well 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

So much cooler now. We have had the fire lit since 😂. I knew how frustrated Paul was getting with that quilt 😂. Have a good week and take care ❤️

[@chrishibbard6488]

I would love to know just how many of those Jackery units they sent out. Every boater seeems to have received one to test. I don't envy you being on your boat in this heat wave. Only thing to say is it doesn't last long in this country. I see Anthony is the height of fashion !! Keep well and cool ....chris

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Chris. We were sent it ages ago and didn’t realise they had sent it to other boaters but they are really handy. Anthony will be pleased 🤣 thanks Chris for watching 👍

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked It's a good marketing strategy to give them to boaters to use and review.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. We were surprised they sent so many units out but we have found it useful. It was scorching on the boat but defo premature re putting those jackets away lol. Glad you liked my fashion 🤣. Take care ❤️. Take care chris. Have a good week.

[@gillgregory6327]

Morning guys. What a gorgeous area you are in now! Dexter was happy paddling in the stream ❤️ It was 34C in the caravan during that heatwave. Not great for the dogs. Sympathise with your friend on crutches, I fell off the caravan steps last week and have broken my ankle. Having to stay in Somerset as I can’t drive for another 5 weeks 😱Missing all the exciting parts of the boat build, it’ll be nearly finished by the time I get back! Have a good week.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Gill high temperatures and broken ankle blimey. I can only imagine how painful that is. Hope you enjoyed the holiday apart from that. Thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Gill. It was beautiful. Loved the little paddle. No, heat isn’t good for the dogs, bless them. Oh no, can’t believe you have broken you ankle. Hope you are managing ok on the crutches. If you are going to be laid up, Somerset is a beautiful place. Sorry you are missing the boat build though 😢. Get well soon. ❤️

[@donnarocchio936]

I absolutely love the Nature shots in your Videos. So relaxing. the friendly banter between you and Antony always bring a smile to my face. It's as though I am right there. Thankyou for bringing us into your daily routines.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Donna. We appreciate you watching the vlogs and commenting. Hope you have a good week ❤️

[@elainejones6285]

Oh my! 😂😂😂 had a mouthful of tea when “who gave you a speaking part?” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Thank you both for a great vlog 😀🙏

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Sorry. Glad you enjoyed though. Take care ❤️

[@Geda-gal23]

Cooler now in Mossely. I checked. Lovely to see how you take such good care of your fur baby Dexter. We just finished a 90+ humidity 5 days but I do have AC and use room darkening shades. Summers not my favorite. Thank you for still posting through the heat. Love from NE PA USA. ❣️❣️❣️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Wendy. I don’t like the heat (unless on a beach 😉) Dexter hated it but loved being able to paddle in the river bless him. Don’t envy you with the humidity. We went to Thailand years ago and the humidity was really oppressive. Hope you are having a good week. Take care ❤️

[@bill6461]

Still having nice scenery I see and both enjoying your time on the canal. Dexter looking good in his wet coat, I got one for mine after you mentioned it in a later vlog. As usual its not been hot since I got it -Typical! Its good when you are moored up near a pub or cafe, Have a few drinks and walking distance to home helps. 😀 I thought when you were packing the stuff away, you'd need it again soon after a week or two ago. Hopefully the local tonight, seem ages since last in. Time flying by!! Have a good weekend and coming week .. Best wishes to all.😉

[@christopherwright1795]

I grew up in mossley and lived very close to where you were moored I was always hanging around , fishing etc in that area , also went that way to school , it’s a great area the canal wasn’t navigable then as the locks were filled in , I haven’t lived there for 25yrs but have so many happy Memories from there

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We loved it there. Didn’t want to leave to be honest. Lots of friendly people, loved the woods and the river near by too. Think it’s amazing that these canals have been restored. Thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

What a lovely area to grow up Christopher. What a shame the canal wasn’t navigable when you were there. Just such a nice canal. Hope you have a good weekend. Take care ❤️

[@andrewgardner3627]

I've just watched you on the news!!! Well done 😀

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Andrew it was an enjoyable experience filming it

[@alison7630]

Love you guys, you vlogs are fabulous 👌. I hope those shoes didn't pinch Anthony's toes lol 😉

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Awwww thank you Alison. Looked like the BFG 🤣

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Alison. Glad you enjoyed. They are like clown shoes on me 😂. Take care ❤️

[@kathpitman2202]

Enjoyed the blog think that cafe would be my cup of tea so to speak. What would a house cost with views like you have from your boat, so you are going to be a star Paul we won’t let it go to your head. Have fun

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Kath, glad you enjoyed the vlog. You are right about the views, that’s one of the reasons we bought a boat, we couldn’t afford and didn’t want to take in a big mortgage at our stage of life to live on a house in a beautiful area. Plus we get differs views every week or so now. Thanks for watching and have a lovely week 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Kath. I think you would like the cafe. We visited a few times. They were really friendly and such a chilled environment plus the coffee was awesome. I will keep Paul grounded lol. Have a good week x

[@ChrisJames1973]

I wonder who makes those shelters. I found some today whilst exploring a walking track through a forest. I’ve also seen them in other places.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Colin. Must be kids. We used to do stuff like that as kids. “Making a den.” Hope you are good. ❤️

[@BohemianBeatster]

Another very enjoyable and relaxing vlog. Special note: Seeing the food you two were eating at the café you liked was spectacular .

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed it. The food was lovey at the Allotment Cafe 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Glad you enjoyed. The cafe was a fab find. Hope you have a good week. ❤️

[@michaelpilling9659]

A wonderful video. Thanks to the three of you for making it such a success. Your first summer on Morning Star - living in a confined space in such hot conditions must be difficult for all of you. If Dexter is anything like our two dogs, walks in hot weather are short and taken at the coolest parts of the day. I love your "to camera" chats Paul. It's like receiving a weekly diary from you. In my opinion, the more Anthony and Dexter join in, the better it is too. I'm glad your magic and art are keeping you busy Superb camera work and photography this week. Happy to hear that Anthony's exams have finished. He certainly appears to be much more relaxed now. Love to you all - can't wait for next weeks vlog. Take care please

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I have said to Anthony we need to do more pieces to camera and I think people enjoy the banter between us. I hope so anyway. Guess what? Those winter jackets came out again a week later. Have a really lovely weekend Micheal 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Michael. It was very warm and challenging to keep cool, but our priory was Dexter and the cool jacket really helped. We are the same re the short walks in cooler areas. I definitely feel more relaxed now. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️

[@kawakamib003]

Anthony looks like your getting an earring. 👍🏻. Beautiful filming Paul.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was an existing piercing. What can I say 🤣 thanks Blake 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Blake. I have always had a piercing but have let it grow out so just remaking the hole to put a piercing back in. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care ❤️

[@silashouse7541]

Hi guy, Its winter here in New Zealand and cold, cos its winter. I was watching how you tried to keep cool, I was gettin wam just watching you. I like the Jackery me thinks it was made in Aussie. the sort of thing I would like on my boat when I finally make back to the UK, summers here in NZ can also Get very hot. Rain and thunderstorms helped me a week ago fall down 4 concrete steps, two broken toes and very sore ribs. cheers 4 now, John. kaiora mai

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi John thanks for watching and yeah it was so hot, we would love AC. but haven’t got the room on a boat. Glad you enjoy the vlogs and we both just went ooooooooch reading your comment. I bet that was very painful. Hope you are on the mend. Best wishes Paul, Anthony & Dexter

[@KarenSFrancis]

Yes, we have nettles and Dock. Worse, we have poison ivy and poison oak! Glad Dexter has that lovely cooling coat! That solar generator review is really helpful.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Karen. Do you get fire ants in your part of the world? We have family in Texas, I know they get poison oak too. Thanks for watching xx

[@KarenSFrancis]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked They are working their way north, so I suspect that they will hit Maryland soon. I lived in Florida for a while, I am well acquainted with them.

[@NeverTwoLateOurJourney]

Great vlog the cafe looked very good. Have a lovely weekend x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy your weekend too 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

We loved the cafe and visited a couple of times when we were there. U too, have a great weekend. ❤️ x

[@pennyrees290]

Loved the vlog and especially the 'shoes' so fashionably 🤣🤣 glad Dexter was able to stay cool. ❤ going to look at the jackery generator xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Penny, hope you are well, check it out as it’s more of a charger than a generator. But we found it really useful. Xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww hope you are both good. Can’t wait until we can catch up. Glad we could keep Dexter cool with his jacket. How are you guys enjoying being out? Take care ❤️

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Another great vlog..I do like the look of Dexter’s cooling jacket/vest..poor boy must certainly feel the heat. I might get my old dog one too. Take care lads and have a wonderful week 💙

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was only for a week or so and he only wore the jacket a few times. One night was particularly hot, it felt like the heating was on. He is much cooler now, we even got our winter jackets back on. Thanks for watching 💕

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked no..winter coats already!! How funny 😊 You do make me giggle..stay safe 😊💙

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Lizzy. He did seem to stop panting bless him so he can recommend for your dog too. He doesn’t like the heat at all. Thanks for watching and take care ❤️

[@christopherfreeman-dean9508]

Morning guys from a hazy Welsh wales, oh wow 🤩 thank you 🙏 so much for the birthday wishes. Very kind of you. I can’t believe I’m going to be 21 😂 where does the time go! Hope the interview with the TV company went well. The food at that cafe looks amazing and you guys have certainly found some lovely places to moor. Have a lovely weekend. We are off to Porthmadog today for a mooch around. Chris and Tim x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Chris Happy Birthday we love Porthmadog and so does Dexter. We can highly recommend the cafe on the right just before the church near the beach 👍👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Chris, hope you enjoyed your birthday. Looking good for 21. 😃. We have really been blessed so far with our moorings and the cafe was a treat. Hope you guys have a good time in Porthmadog, we love it. ❤️

[@christopherfreeman-dean9508]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 thank you, Anthony. Porthmadog was lovely, but my favourite was the Barmouth panorama walk. Unbelievable views. Today we have managed a few hours on the beach when the sun came out. 👍 21st 😂 birthday is tomorrow. I have cards and presents to open in the morning and then off to the castle bistro in Harlech for dinner. Weather not looking great but hey ho. 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@christopherfreeman-dean9508 have a great time. I am very jealous. X

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Jen and I watch your blog as a Saturday morning treat... Anthony was on form with his 'comments' which had us both laughing out loud. The jackery segment was nicely done and as always, the scenery was captured beautifully. I bumped into Morning Star and Paul on Tuesday, whilst out cycling. Nice chatting to Paul again as Jen and I both chatted to Paul at buggy basin), I hope to say hello to Anthony at some point, should fate be inclined to allow it. Anthony is a comedy genius. You all take care.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi David thanks for your comments. It was great to see you the there day. I hope Jen is well. The boat has been cleaned and polished since you saw us, I have also touched up the blacking and other scuff marks. She's looking like new again. Have a great weekend 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey David. Sorry I haven’t managed to get to say hi. Be good to see you both at some point. Thank you for watching the vlogs and I know you made Paul feel better re your comments about narcissistic people. Take care and love to you both ❤️

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Thank you Anthony. Jen and i walked the canal around titanic mill spa at the weekend. I hope you are not finding the canal too narrow. It ought to be called the Huddersfield extremely narrow canal. You take care. :-)

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@davidwatkinson7552 it is the shallowness that’s a big issue 😬. Hope you enjoyed your canal walk. Nothing like it to relax. 😃

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Jen and I thoroughly enjoy our towpath walks. We were talking to the owner of grandma buttons and he was being very careful exiting locks. Now i know why.

[@michaelmiller1551]

Just rewatched this and realised the question about stinging nettles. I've lived in a few places in Europe, several places in the UK and even more places in the US. I have never seen stinging nettles outside of the UK. I remember them well, the itching and welts. Hate them. I'm sure they have them in other places, but I have lived in the UK for 9 years and those were the only 9 years I ever encountered them. I'm 48 now, btw. Probably the one thing I don't miss about England.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Michael I had never seen them in any other country but a lot of viewers have told us they do have them. Guess they are good for the wildlife. Thanks for watching again 👍

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Been a long time since I’ve given someone a warm fuzzy feeling 🤪. Great vlog. You guys are brilliant. Love the banter. Now paul was singing ‘it’s the name of the game’ whilst fighting the quilt. What’s that the theme from ? Remember it back to my youth. Also paul u had great patience with that quilt was knackered just watching. Thank you for making my weekend. Stay safe. X

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks for the love. The theme tune was from The Generation Game, thought it was like one of the challenges they used to do 🤣 Have a lovely weekend 💕

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked that’s it. Awesome. Showing me age now 🤣 have a fab time guys. ❤️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you😃. Glad you enjoyed. Was hilarious watching Paul trying to put that quilt alway. Sorry you had to witness Paul’s singing 🤣😂. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️

[@myerrell8845]

Morning ☕ time to catch up and see where you are. Looks like you've been busy. 🤩

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. We have indeed. We have since been through the Standedge tunnel! 😬. Take care ❤️

[@myerrell8845]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 look forward to seeing the video in a few weeks.

[@dorothydotson7154]

Another lovely place to moor and a great blog. The woods are really neat and it's nice to see Anthony having some free time to enjoy the location as well. BTW, the quilt and those shoes were hilarious. I checked out the book on Amazon and it sounds good so I put it on my book list. I love mysteries and thrillers and it's on the canals so what could better!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Dorothy, it’s nice to spend more time with Anthony. It was really lovely and we didn’t want to leave that area. The books really good, I know Anthony enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Dorothy. Glad you enjoyed. The area was beautiful and the river was lovely to paddle in. I loved Canal Pusher. Was gripping. Hope you enjoy it too. X

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Looks like you and Paul have found the best places to be (beautiful and quiet) during the peak boating season while others are out playing bumper boats at the lock landings. I really envy the great places to walk too. I will definitely check out the book soon. Have a great week! ❤️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@dorothydotson7154 Dorothy, we have been blessed with the moorings. The canals we have done this year are less popular and we have loved them. ❤️

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Every time you open your duck hatch, it’s as though you’ve moored in the middle of a John Constable masterpiece! Great video, as usual, with a special appreciation for Anthony’s very funny shade. 🤣 We DO have stinging nettles in the US, particularly in the coastal regions, where they grow along hedgerows and shorelines. I was always told a wash with soap and water followed by a cold compress is the best way to deal with the sting. Sending love and light from Los Angeles and a virtual chin scratch to Dexter. 🙌😘🐶

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Michael, we loved that spot, it felt like we’ were on a lake rather than a canal. I have never noticed nettles in the States. Have a great weekend 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Michael. Good to hear from you. We loved Mossley and the views were stunning. The nettles sting like hell. Didn’t know you guys got them too. Love and best wishes to you from all of us on Morning Star ❤️ ♥️ 🐾

[@jdr26th]

No stinging nettles in North Carolina, however plenty of poison ivy and poison oak and sumac.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Never heard of sumac John. The other stuff I have and meant to be nasty. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@juliespencer5239]

The two of you are just great! I look forward to your vlogs.. have a fab weekend 🐝 xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Julie. Means a lot. Hope you have a good weekend too ❤️

[@HorshamSteve]

When I need to put my quilt away for storage, guess who I WON’T be calling for help. What a difficult job you made of that 😂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I could have edited heavier 🤣

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

He has to make a meal out of it 😂. I hate to tell him but we need that quilt back out 😂. ❤️

[@debbiemcelroy8393]

Hey guys, yay, another brilliant vlog! Hee hee, those vacuum bags are always a bit of a challenge! All that effort only to find the good old British weather has done its thing and turned cool again! Loved the "who gave you a speaking part?!" 🤣. Loved Anthony's fashion statement shoes...kinda thing I do; just slide my feet into the nearest footwear for a trip out to the bin 🤣. Often in my jimjams too! Have a good week. Looking forward to your next instalment. xxx 💕

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Debbie glad you enjoyed it. I know, we had to unpack those winter jackets again. I am sat here now with the heating on. Anthony used to do the same thing at the house waking down the garden or putting out the bins 🤣 thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Debbie. I laughed so much Paul trying to fit that duvet in. 😂. I did think he was being optimistic with putting the jackets away. We have since had the fire lit 😂. Hope you are having a good start to the week. ❤️

[@Paganforge]

Yes, we have Nettles here in Canada. They are sometimes harvested as young plants and cooked, which removes the sting. Taste a bit like spinach, and can be prepared the same way.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Oh. Never knew that. I do know some people make tea from them ❤️

[@Angel-002]

I've made nettle soup & it's easy to make, delicious & good for you.....as well as being cheap to make. You're in my neck of the woods here in Mossley. I have friends in Uppermill too. You could have gone a bit further up & moored up behind the Tollemache pub as it might have been more in the shade. You would have got the sounds from the pub & beer garden though & it's on the same road as Roaches Lock so pro's & cons I guess. Glad you enjoyed the area though.

[@suee6835]

Great vlog Paul and Anthony, You won't believe it, but just changed our duvet back to winter one.😟

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks. I do believe it. We had the fire lit the other night 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Sue, I can well believe it. Glad you enjoyed. Take care ❤️

[@lornaeaketts-rogers2812]

Why is it the plastic zip thing from those storage bags always disappears at the critical time 🤣 nice to see winter jacket being put away ☀️☀️☀️ have a great weekend 🌱

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

So true Lorna guess what the jackets have come out again. I’m fact I have the heating on right now. Please come back summer. Thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

It was back out shortly after storing it Lorna 😂. That’s the U.K. weather for you. Hope you are keeping well. Take care ❤️

[@jules9303]

Top video thank you 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jules 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Jules. Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@garym518]

Looks like Jackery have sent these out to most KZbin vlogers everyone seems to think it’s a great unit so did I until I saw the price.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

That’s hilarious Gary 🤣

[@paulinehiggins8239]

There’s one on eBay here in Oz for $309A but coming from the US for an extra almost $100US freight.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

They do seem to have sent a lot out. We did find it useful but guess it isn’t in everyone’s budget. Hope you are having a good week Gary. Take care 😁

[@StuartBtn]

Lovely vlog, love the Jackery but I can’t believe they sell the unit separately from the pan, surely they could put a decent price to buy as pair ffs 🤦‍♂️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@StuartBtn thank you, glad you enjoyed. Yeah I agree, we were taken aback a little about them selling separately ❤️

[@gareysherrod3886]

Greetings, Love the Vlogs you both do excellent work. Congratulations! Anthony finishing your exams 👏🏾☑️ These Vlogs are a great way to promote businesses and products with actual consumers. Exciting to use a portable Generator (Jackery)... vacuum sealed bags BRILLIANT ☺️💜 CHEERS TTFN xx 😃

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Garey. Bought those bags before the boat lol. They at least brilliant. Not sure how robust they will be for multiple use. The Jackery was more useful than I imagined which was fab: Hope you are having a good weekend ❤️

[@pilpelet100]

Very enjoyable although I'm afraid I fast-forwarded the Jackary, this being the fourth time that it has shown up on the boaters' vlogs! I hope that you're not being overly optimistic about putting away your winter stuff! You know how unpredictable British weather can be! 😎

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Ruth, we were surprised it was sent to other boaters too. If we had known we wouldn’t have done it. Guess what? The winter jackets are back out, we have even had the fire lit. Theirs a funny story about the spring jacket, I may share it on a future vlog. Thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Ruth. We were being over optimistic the coats lol. We did see Mark and Debbie do theirs the same week ours was scheduled. We thought it was an exclusive review when we were sent it to try ☹️. Thanks for watching the rest though. Hope you have a good week: take care ❤️

[@loraineh59]

Love your vlogs ......keep them comming guys ...stay safe but have fun xxxxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Lorraine. We definitely have fun. Take care ❤️ x

[@shaunbc9279]

I really liked that view from the duck hatch of the wood the other side of the canal, so restful. We dump the quilt altogether and just sleep under the cover in hot weather. * he's managed it, always quite funny watching people trying to get duvets into bags. Preparation needed, a length of stern string around the middle to keep it together after you have rolled it.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was lovely wasn't it. It felt like we were on a lake rather than a Canal. Didn't want to leave to be honest. I think I would have lost my patience if Anthony wasn't filming. Maybe we should leave the area rolling all day in hot weather 🤣

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww Shaun. Don’t give him tips, was hilarious watching him trying to put it in the bag. The woods was Dexter’s favourite walk. We loved our time at Mossley. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️

[@mignondaymond7038]

What a view!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Mossley was beautiful Mignon. ❤️

[@tomstout330]

Enjoyed the blog Tom from Kentucky

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Tom. Thank you. 🇺🇸. Ant

[@carolsmith707]

Enjoyed the vlog. Know what it is like trying to fold thing up to fit into those storage bags, been there many times. But they are useful so worth the effort .

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Carol. It was funny watching him trying to put the quilt in. Take care have a good week. ❤️

[@SusanChinnery60]

I bought our dog a 'cool' mat. Not sure how they work but they get cold with pressure ie when the dog lays on it. Been brilliant so far. Go on, treat Dexter to one! x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Susan. He has one somewhere. A blue gel pad but we couldn’t find it anywhere. He loves the cool coat though. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@naltaq]

I live in Florida, and we have a stinging nettle that looks almost exactly like the one you showed. It is very prolific where I am, and a casual brush against it brings almost instant pain. I've read that making a paste with baking soda will generally soothe the pain. I will try that at my next encounter. Love the videos by the way.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Darryl. They really do sting. Thanks for the tip re the baking soda. Never heard of that but will defo try it out. Have a great week. ❤️

[@sheryld1957]

We don't have stinging nettles that I am aware of. That is certainly beautiful surroundings. I see why you like the cafe. Hope it cools off soon. Stay safe in that heat.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Do you have fire ants though? I know which I would rather have 🤣 The cafe was lovely, but it closed early most days and we could never get dinner. Have a lovely weekend 💕

[@sheryld1957]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Unfortunately we do have fire ants. I am still healing up from some stings from them. The pain went away fairly soon. But sure took some time for the bites to go away. It is easy to see why they are called fire ants after the first sting.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Sheryl. Loved the cafe and Mossley was a fab location. So changeable the weather here in the U.K. we have had the fire lit a few times since that footage 🥶. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@susanseller5825]

Im hopeing Jackery gave you more than 15% off the unit if they didnt actually give you it, after all it would have been "used" not new by the time you had to pay :) Lots of footage of Dexter this week, lovely, and you are so good with keeping him cool when I recon you'd like the cool jacket and the fan yourselves. Was that a "modern" earing that Anthony was wearing, I'd be frightened Id catch it on something and rip my ear. By now the summer heat will have changed to a warmth so bearable. Enjoyable vlog as usual, many thanks to the three of you xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

They did Susan. The thing Anthony had in his ear was to make the piercing big enough for his new ear ring. I will get him to show it in a future vlog. Thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Susan. Hope you are keeping well. We were sent the unit to try and keep so that’s Kewl. Aww bless Dexter. I was relieved when the cool coat stopped him panting. As with the case with the U.K. we have since had the fire lit 😂. Take care and have a good week. ❤️

[@countbasingstoke]

Hey you two:-). So I’m thinking about renting a boat just for a few hours in Basingstoke. From Galleon marine. To Barley Mow pub and back. Here’s my question. How do you know of a place is ok to turn the boat around?? Lol. I’ve downloaded a canal map and can’t see a place. But they assume you returning in x amount of time lol so there must be a place……. Or am I missing something. Thank you again x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey, aww good luck with the boat rental, we loved our canal holiday. Oh, not sure about the turning points. We use OpenCanalMap app. Think that shows them. It is usually obvious though as there is a diamond shaped cut out in the canal. But I guess that doesn’t help with planning. Have a look at the app as it really is useful. Let us know if you go ahead and how you get on. X

[@countbasingstoke]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 thank you so much. Yep I have same app :-). It’s good as shows water points etc.

[@WifeofJim]

Another enjoyable vlog, thank you. I have a distinct sense of deja vu though, because just the other day I watched Mark from Well Deck Diaries do a review of the Jackery, complete with solar panel. I take it you really liked the Allotment Cafe lol! Stinging nettles, now, not many people know this, but Diane Fossey of Gorillas In The Mist fame (possibly before your time) who studied the mountain gorillas in Rwanda used to punish any poachers that she captured by removing their trousers and pants and beating their genitals with nettles! See? I’m a mine of (mostly useless) information! 😀

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sheila . We were surprised that Jackery had sent this to other boaters and we had already filmed our piece when we saw Marks video release, it was too late then to do anything. The Jackery is a good piece of kit though. We love eating out at a nice cafe especially outside in the summer. I do know Diane Fossy, not personally. Loved the film, I didn’t know about that with the nettles though. She was an amazing woman. Have a really lovely week. Love from the three of us 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Thanks Sheila. Glad you enjoyed. We are aware of the same review. We have had it about a month and scheduled to do ours this Saturday and then said to Paul someone else has done it. I was a bit surprised as we contacted Jackery who said they wanted to see our take! I do remember gorillas in the mist (definitely showing my age lol) and I would have done more than whip them with nettles 🤬. Hope you are settled in now. Take care ❤️

[@beasmith1]

Why doesn't Anthony like the windows open at night? If worried about mozzies & spiders, I bought some fly netting for our windows, they velcro on so easy enough to remove.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Cazzy. We got some of that Velcro stuff. I think it is more a security thing with the windows. Hope you are good and having a nice week. Take care ❤️

[@beasmith1]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Ah yes fair point. It's cooled down a bit lately anyway hasn't it, so maybe we've had the heat wave for the year & it'll stay milder. Liked the cool coat for Dexter, back in the day I used to wet a towel & tie it onto our Rosie, love the way you can get the real thing now as a towel ends up rolling off them haha

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@beasmith1 lol. That is what we were initially doing to bless him. It has been warm again today but nothing like that heat wave! You are probably right re the heat wave for the year 😂. X

[@craigorford9932]

Ayy up you 2,see you bought a car from Arnold Clarke,I have about 4/5 of these bags very good shopping bags.The Jackery power packs are really good,We have a little solar powered pack which is good for charging phones,will charge a phone from dead in 45 mins.I feel you pain with the quilt trying to put it in a bag

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Craig and well spotted. We did buy a car from AC the ear thing was to open up the piercing for a new wider earring. I think he’s crazy 🤣. We had the fire lit the other night, the temperature has really dropped 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Craig. We both bought ours from there and Paul has since sold his. Those bags are fab lol. I would loose my rag with the quilt 😂, best Paul does it 😉. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@philipdoyle-allen6575]

Generator looks good lads , good video , Pauline (narrow boat our house )

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Pauline. It has actually been handier than we first thought. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care ❤️