Can I do it alone? | The Challenge of a Swing Bridge as a Solo Boater [Ep 173]

[@jammyjay917]

Excellent paintings that your friend does, love it....great video 🥰🥰

[@SarahBauer-oh8mv]

I am so happy I found your channel. I have been going through a major bout of depression. I live alone in Kansas and will probably never get to travel, and since I found you and your lovely Bonny, I have been binge watching your channel and living vicariously through you and the wonderful adventures that you have. If I am being honest , it has given me something to look forward to and I thank you so much.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you Sarah 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@suebt8794]

After a stinker of day thank goodness for Heidi xxx love ya girl keep em coming 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@Yodaspirit45]

Bonnie is living the dream dogs life ❤

[@RedRobin808]

The canal boating community is the BEST community. God Bless you all.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It sure is

[@katienorthenmore1892]

How wonderful to meet friends like that, what an interesting couple, just doing their thing, his paintings are brilliant, never to late to try anything is it..! yes, trad stern and reverse layout and no deep bottoms!! perfect, that's what we shall look for. thank you and best wishes to you & bonny. xx

[@flopsymopsy7088]

Bonnie so sweet sitting on her blue pillow on boat roof.

[@EdRobertson-d2n]

Well done You, managing that swing bridge on your own and Bonny bless her, she's lovely, a truly amazing video,....Love it.

[@deballen6147]

Hey, you smashed the swing bridge, girl. Queen of the canals Love to Bonny. Have a fantastic week x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@MichaelJemson-nv5zo]

Luv me Thursday evening fix with Heidi and Bonny always great company happy boating and stay safe x😊

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

I love your music it’s just so soothing. Thank you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@annjarvis9300]

Awwww wonderful vlog you did so well doing the bridge on your own Bonny is doing so well to luv you both tc now the oldies 🤗🤗

[@JD987abc]

Joe and Gigi here. You are a beautiful spirit, funny, warm, adventurous, smart yet nobody’s fool. Thank you for your Thursdays’ updates.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you xxx

[@johngallagher2313]

I always look forward to Thursdays and watching the Pirate Boat adventures

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you ❤️🏴‍☠️😃

[@deborahhodgson2701]

Fabulous as always,what a life you have The artist's work was amazing,never to old to give anything a go

[@sheilabeer6834]

You'll do it Heidi. Just keep calm.

[@RedRobin808]

Your old girl is beautiful too and so are you. Be grateful for what you've got. Safe yourneys.....

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@youknowme8578]

I love that she shares her life with us all. A beautiful smile, and hair not so long. She has a right boat, to sail the seas. And makes look easy, with some luck and a breeze. So if I was younger, and not had a wife. I'd ask her hand, to just be my wife. Jay

[@lovelyskull3483]

Wonderful friends. He is a very talented artist. Bonny is just the best girl, making friends everywhere. Thank you Heidi, lovely video.

[@samandjennysambrook]

Our Thursday evening breath of fresh air Heidi, you never fail to deliver the goods my Lass... excellent job as per usual.✖️❤️✖️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@samandjennysambrook]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate 🍻🎶👍

[@billr8667]

That's quite a sight at the swing bridge, with you doing duty as a puller and Bonny minding the tiller. What drama!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 she was no help 😂

[@jayoneill1533]

Bonny is a sweetheart and a good ship mate but clearly she’s no help at a swing bridge. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know 😂😂

[@davidhewitt2864]

Look forward to Thursday ,Brilliant with swing bridge and as usual lovely music , stay safe ! 👏👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥃

[@Derek-n2d]

Thanks!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you

[@ElectricNarrowboat]

Hi Heidi. Fabulous adventure this week. Thank you 🥰🥰

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@Andrea-q5d]

Great vlog Heidi 👍🏼 what wonderful friends you have, such a lovely community on the canals and rivers etc ❤ xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The best!

[@jackiejones1684]

What a lovely surprise, meeting up with old friends, every day is an adventure

[@60degreesnorth26]

Sorry but your boat is far nicer than that new boat. It’s a no brainier for me. Your engine is amazing 🤩

[@christopherbutler7588]

Love the Close up of Bonnie looking over the fields i bet She thinks i'm so lucky I am Living on a canal boat.😊 hope you have a lovely weekend 😘

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

She is amazing ❤️😃🏴‍☠️

[@debbietregloan9007]

Thanks Heidi and Bonny xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you cranking it on the cut and meeting up with amjo crew and jan and tony the are nice boaters good see you cranking it get help in the lock leep up the great vogs thanks lee

[@SharonHarrison-mb5fg]

Whoohoo Thank you Heidi and Captin Bonny of zoomies! Enjoy your weekend! 🦴🥃💫

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Justsomeguy99012]

❤ we always look forward to Thursdays ❤ My mother loves your adventures as much as I do. It’s always fun meeting your friends. Bravo on the swing bridge!! I’m always amazed how well you handle that boat. See you next week, stay safe and give our love to Bonnie

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

You too!!

[@DaveAppleton]

Fantastic running into them, they seem like a lovely couple and must have been like seeing family for you. It's amazing that such a great artist didn't get spotted and encouraged at school well at least the world has his wonderful art in it now. Thanks for the vid Heidi, as always have a great week.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you, you too 🏴‍☠️😃

[@Mowmanme]

That’s a great program I look forward every week❤❤

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Hello Heidi. I love your chats, and Bonnie is such a sweetheart. ilona

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@cadagumedia]

Rather have your boat than that new boat any day!

[@ChristineCarter-q4i]

Hi Heidi We think your amazing how you do the locks and swing bridges on your own, just love how Bonnie sits there watching her mum. What a lovely couple Rosie and Steve where and it was so nice to see Bonnie playing with her new friend. There boat looked so lovely, what a super community boating people are. Thanks for a lovely vlog, take care of yourself and Bonnie, see you next Thursday. XX ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😊 thank you

[@daleguenther5826]

Thank you so much for your cheerful attitude! You really brighten my afternoon!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@alanrobinson1208]

God bless ya bab ace once again x🤠👍

[@janroberts1815]

Well done on the swing bridge Heidi 👍 You're old friends made you really welcome with lovely food too! Bonny is a beaut, I always smile when I see her sitting on top with her beautiful face. Happy cruising 🥰

[@annhay4572]

Ah yes, you should do those swing bridges and everything else in life the best way for you, what speaks to you, you know that! 🙂 But fascinating that the river/canal folks don't make it easier for single-handers to do swing bridges. What the heck are they thinking? Oh that sunset was gorgeous, you could sell photos of it with your boat there on the canal, how delicious. Ha! No, Greg didn't make up that ditty ... it's an old old old poem. 🙂 But it was so good to hear it again, and we can thank Greg for the reminder. And a massive thank you to you too, Heidi.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Ann 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@billymarlene380]

Watching this on our hire boat on the Lankie. This has been the tester and convinced us of the way to go. Will catch up with ya in due course!

[@ctownsend4600]

Thanks for another informative vlog. We look forward to seeing you next week! 💗

[@cbeuck5024]

One doesn't realise how exhausting single handing can be And the look on Bonnie's face as she guided the Rum Wench through the swing bridge😂 - very smug and happy ( and only minimal help from Heidi😂). Another interesting vlog thanks Jan Adelaide

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@carollewis62]

After watching one of your recent videos I wanted to know more, so I've just binged watched all your episodes. I've laughed, I've cried, I've cried with laughter. It's such a joy to watch all your shenanigans, and seeing the transformation in Bonny is so heartwarming. How lovely you found each other. The one thing I realised while watching all the videos, I've never tasted rum, never knew there were so many different flavours. Anyway, thanks for being such an awesome being and sharing it all. Reminds me to enjoy life no matter what. Cheers 🍻

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you very much 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@colecoguy]

Beautiful cruise, sights and sounds and such I neat atmosphere to share, lovely friends, and of course Ms Bonney! Cheers🥰

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much

[@JayneGunn]

Brightness on a dreary moist day 😄....the music for your swing bridge faff just so fitting. Love Steve's artwork especially the lighthouse 😍. You have some really special friends Heidi. Thank you as always for another fablas vlog, happy and safe on'ard travels.😊 Rosie and Jim = Oooo la la.😂😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😂🏴‍☠️

[@pamelajohnson9260]

Great one, as always. Cheers

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@susanhill9166]

Hi Heidi and Bonnie, awesome skies, mum's in hospital got infection late in watching your video again mate, sorry. Take care ❤ X X X 💋's for Bonnie X X X

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww I hope she is better soon thinking of you xxxx

[@susanhill9166]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Thanks mate I will letcha know x X X

[@lisah5191]

Jim and Rosie look busy and happy in the Back entrance today 🤣x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@GaryCSchade]

Enjoyable as ever 🎉😊

[@rogerr1296]

Hey Heidi. Absolutely beautiful shot @12:25 mark. Might make a good painting for Steve to try. 🤷‍♂ He is a very talented artist. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you Roger 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Lovely vlog again. Thank you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@ladsonthetrails]

Thank you for the mention on pirate crew, hope you and bonni doing well from Simon and Taz look forward to the next vlog 😁

[@peter34789]

😇🙏🙏🙏hello have nice wonderfull narrowboat travels

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Really hope the Mersey crossing was good for you and thank you so much for the mention its much appreciated ❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you for inspiring me 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@beasawade6032]

Another enjoying flog , thanks 🌞

[@davesturgess]

roll on thursdays love it heidi look forward to the next one take care stay safe❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@SueC-oj6zv]

Hi Heidi (& Bonnie of course!) thanks for a great vlog, brilliant work on tackling that swing bridge too!! have a brilliant weekend 😀.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kevinprescott-qs6pk]

Watch you every Thursday. Nice to see you going through my part of the country shevington.appley bridge and parbold

[@LornaT460]

Wonderful vlog and such beautiful friends!❤

[@BevHousley]

Well done with the swing bridge Heidi 😁 we’ve found loads of bridges that are really awkward for a single hander! 🙄

[@JM-2574]

😁 At last, Thursday is here....Heidi, Bonnie, boat and canal day ! I love the songs and instrumentals that Heidi puts on the vids (the titles' are very amusing 🤭). Another thing that I can't help laughing at, is the funny, flatulating 'raspberry' sound !! It only lasts for about 2 seconds, but it gets me every time !

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@helencraig365]

Loved watching the swing bridge bit. No heroics, risk taking. Nowt wrong wi takin yer time! Your boat is always so tidy! You must be very proud of her.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@richardbrown7153]

Hi Heidi and Bonny Can you do it alone? Of course you can - you're a Pirate 🙂 seeing your dinner has just made me hungry - it looked scrumptious 😋 Thank you for another lovely vlog.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Steve9357]

A very Lovely visit with your old friends! And what a great Ditty Greg Wrote for you.. perfect. Safe Boating Heidi N Bonnie. Always A fan.🦜🥃🏴‍☠👍

[@oneshoan]

I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Oh my kingdom for a Lotto win. I was going for $30M last Tuesday night, they’ve either forgotten to call me or I missed out. Another great video Heidi and yeah they really did seem like lovely people, what a great night. Pain doing those bridges, that’s really is super hard work. OK lovely lady thanks for the ride, hugs for beautiful Bonny take care and I’ll see you next week. ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Oh my , WHO FARTED 😂!!! ❤ love the channel Heidi an little Bonnie , good to see y’all once again , safe travels

[@simond2031]

Yeh!! Heidi just posted!!!... looking forward to an evening of history, facts and pirate related stuff, Brilliant, Love this channel so much, makes my week to see everything each and every time!! and Bonny too... Drink up me hearties .. yo ho!!!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@dave_a81]

Rosie & Jim on the shelf 😂😂 Great vlog Heidi 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@jamesmaxwell1922]

Another lovely vlog, Heidi. While that was not the quickest way to travel through a swing bridge, it certainly was a good way to get an unexpected workout! The destination is not important when there are friends along the way (OK, if you have a deadline to meet...). The photographs from Ireland looked lovely. Another recipe for you to try ===== GINGER AND DATE CAKE 250 g/8 oz butter 250 g/8 oz dark muscovado sugar 112 g black treacle (put tin on scales, remove treacle until the scales read 112 g less than they did when you started) 375 g/12 oz plain flour 5 teaspoonsful ground ginger 2 teaspoonsful ground cinnamon 2 teaspoonsful ground mixed spice 1 packet Whitworth’s Fiery Ginger (chopped crystallised ginger) (chopped again) 1 packet Whitworth’s chopped dates 2 eggs. Beaten 300 ml/1/2 pint milk 2 teaspoonfuls bicarbonate of soda Line two large loaf tins, or similar capacity cake tins. Heat oven to 160 c, gas mark 3 Put the butter, sugar and treacle into a heavy pan and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Allow to cool a little Mix together flour and spices, pour in treacle mixture, stir thoroughly. Add ginger and dates, stir eggs into the mixture. Warm the milk, stirring to avoid it burning. Add the bicarbonate of soda, and let it foam. Stir it into the mixture, making sure it is all well blended. Pour into the prepared tins, and bake until it is springy, or a skewer comes out clean, approximately one hour. ===== How much does a chimney pot cost? Nothing; they are on the house. Take care, stay safe, and happy cruising.

[@carolbennett3742]

I loved the music you used for the swing bridge.

[@timweather3847]

Haven’t heard Mermaids Flower before, new composition? You are multi-talented.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’ve had it in a few videos recently

[@rmm7885]

Another great episode x

[@HellyAvard-xt6mz]

Thank you Heidi another good trip!

[@kazmorley5175]

How nice, to catch up with friends ❤❤

[@williamburgess4732]

A great trip once again.

[@annettedodd3556]

Great viewing once again Heidi, love your music ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@silentwitness247]

I just LOVE those swing bridges! Well done!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nickwaiton]

rosie and jim love it

[@herbhilmer5267]

Hey Heidi, How are you? What a wonderful video today! Yes that blue narrowboat was gorgeous and it’s name “Bluebird” is most appropriate. I thought your were brilliant handling the swing bridge and your boat. Walking your boat past the bridge with the mooring line meant your had good and safe control the whole time. So glad you had a delightful dinner with friends. Well you have an awesome week. Looking forward to your next video. Herb

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too! 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Heidi you are the best such a great vlog as always. Ireland looks amazing and last week got to help that guy keep those stunning old boats going. You are a star bringing this to us all. Love to you and Bonny ❤❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww cheers luv! How’s boat life ? Xxxx

[@jacquelineryde7339]

@@TheNarrowboatPirateit’s the best, it’s us for the rest of our lives 🤣❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@jacquelineryde7339whooop 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@markgruenberg6277]

Just a quick Hello from Northern New Jersey, USA. Enjoyed the video as always. Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@robertluisi5126]

" Raise the Jolly Rodger " !!!!

[@mikesmedley2896]

I love your cheeky sense of humour❤ 😂. Another lovely video ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Good grief is Friday again all ready? What a fun relaxing episode (apart from the bridge haul, not so relaxing). It's great to catch up with friends as you well know. Take care and have a great coming week. =-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Lorraine 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@72stutz]

Your videos are awesome and the music you write is lovely ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@mickclark427]

Hello heidi mick from Hull Another lovely episode hope you are both very well and I will look forward to your next episode xx 😊😊😊😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@glennalillpop3590]

Hello Heidi and Bonny .... what a great stopover with friends. The boating community is just wonderful and it is fun to meet up with your friends along the way. Happy cruising and many moments of friendship and happiness. Hugs from Gramma Lainee

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

[@GrecoFilesKerkyra]

Heidi's on the move again Bonnys keeping watch Off to chase their dreams downstream Through lots of Northern lochs.

[@Sue_Anthony]

So glad your friends enjoyed Ireland, I keep trying to move onto a boat full time but its not worked out yet.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Fingers crossed! 🏴‍☠️😃

[@gingerbob]

Very posh with your new tiller 😊 you wouldn't know what tomdomwith a shallow one 😅 we all.habe out own way to do things, we learn as we go and as long as it's works that's what matters 😊 stay safe ❤🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks 👍

[@terrystevens5261]

That's some pretty impressive artwork for a newbie.

[@suzannewch7202]

As always, enjoyed your latest vlog!

[@lakeshoregraduate]

Love the new "schtick"

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Heidi and Bonny, thank you once again for the lovely video always enjoying seeing you both and all the adventures that you do , it’s good to see you. Keep your white pointers covered up and keep them nice and warm LOL. Lots of love from Australia to you beautiful ladies

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@dougabrahamsen2952]

We love ya doll! However my shining light that sat with me watching every single episode you put out without fail moved out! Her 4 year old age had to go with mum and dad to their new home! So now it’s up me to follow your every single episode since I know I will be questioned next time I see her ❤also to hr you are boat lady😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww bless ❤️🏴‍☠️