FIRST Impressions after 10 days of living on a boat | Narrowboat Life

[@CruisingAlba]

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[@kevintreon5099]

You guys did great in mentoring a new skipper. I look forward to seeing more of her adventures, along with yours.

[@EarthWatcher736]

Lovely Q and A session with Zoe. Glad she had a fantastic time on Alba.

[@captaindavejseddon8788]

I have lived on a boat 4 years now and I feel like I'm a family member of a beautiful culture and way of living. It can be hard but very rewarding. Great video. :) X

[@ralphwood9865]

Hi guys ,your vlogs are like fairy tales. The Bat you rescued . The scary Cattle that be came friends. The Swans and other birds who are your constant neighbours and now Zoe who Alba opened a window to a different world and a truly happy ending now she's afloat too. I put it all down to the Buddha and the magical Marina. Take care be safe and stay magical

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

What a nice smiley and enthusiastic person Zoe seems 😊 l thought how eager and adventurous she was when she came and stayed over nite for the party😊 a few vlogs ago. Her description of the wild life she saw while staying on Alba and the excitement in her voice, who needs tv when u have wild life on ur door step. l had a feeling b4 the end of the vlog that this lady was going to get a boat, gud on her for doing it👍. Yet again u two have changed direction and produced another excellent vlog. Thanks again Marina & Myles. Simon ❤️❤️xxx stay safe💜

[@greggtilghman6349]

Waving on the water is the same way over here in the states, living close to the coast in North Carolina, my family have always owned and worked on boats for generations. It's always been like that. I think that being on the water just changes people's who disposition! It's like they are happiest when on the water and just happy to see others on the water as well, no matter how big or small your boat is or how big or small their boat is, people for the most apart are happy and glad to see you and acknowledge you!

[@MakingNewMemories]

It doesn't take people long to fall in love with narrowboating! What's not to like?? Nice vlog guys.

[@ianfairclough3516]

I walk the towpath and find myself waving to all the passing boats. What a really friendly group can’t help but be happy and upbeat.

[@susanadams4964]

Loved the happy ending!

[@jessg3882]

Congratulations Zoe! What an inspiration to make positive active decisions towards a life of adventure! Thank you for sharing your experience, especially as a live aboard as a single woman, as that's something I'm a bit worried about safety wise myself (having lived my whole life in London!) 😊

[@susancleaves5129]

Glad she had a great experience! Now she has a narrowboat! Her adventure starts!

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Susan! Zoe is a happy boat owner now indeed 😀

[@jacquelinehawkins7951]

Nice to see she got bit by the bug of canal boating everyone is so friendly on the river it's because there so relaxed and chilled out they are happy people no every day stress

[@janecox4173]

How heartwarming and lovely. Makes me want to live on a narrowboat ....wait I do and love every moment x

[@hellyavard8552]

That was terrific I would love to see in Marigold

[@claremaidofthewave251]

Lovely friends together, mindful and ethical 🥳🥰.x

[@tobyratcliffe4534]

Your friend Zoe seems pretty amazing. I see a future boater in those eyes.

[@DH-pq2ud]

How fantastic to hear someone else’s point of view, and even better to see she got her own boat.

[@zoenattress4245]

Mrs Slocombe’s Pussy Hi, Zoë here! Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked hearing about it. Week 2 of living on the boat and no regrets so far. Marina and Myles keep on inspiring people to get boats! 🤣

[@DH-pq2ud]

@@zoenattress4245 wow thank you so much for your lovely response. Honestly your enthusiasm in the video was so obvious I was smiling so much my cheeks were hurting 😘

[@naughtysquirrellyndatee96]

Fun vlog... loved to hear another perspective 💜😷😷

[@julieannkibilski9590]

You just made up my mind i think it is a great way of life 😊

[@malcolm4672]

Did not expect the ending. Well put together video.

[@namesake-mx9nl]

listening and watching you three on Alba , just a pleasure .

[@martinreilly5829]

That was brilliant, really enjoying your vibe out there

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Great vlog. Awesome

[@Ra-zor]

Boats are great if your a continuous cruiser, if your in a marina and have a 9-5 job at a fixed location it costs a fortune! With the mooring/license/insurance/maintenance/and fuel it ended up costing me nearly as much as renting a house... Perhaps I will try again when I am retired and can cruise full time 😊

[@Widestone001]

That end was perfect! I won't spoil anything if you're not watching the video but reading the comments - yes, I mean you! Watch the video, it's worth your time. As for my plans, well, I'll get a narrowboat as well. It' won't be anytime soon though, as I'll first have to move from Switzerland to England, I'll first need to save the needed money for a narrowboat (a new one - the thought of buying a "used" boat is impossible to me personally) and have enough reserves that in the unlikely case it turns out to be a wrong decision I'll still have the money to change my life again on the fly. Saving 150'00 pounds is a titanic task, but my mind is set to it. If it works, yay, if it doesen't in the planned amount of time I'm 42 and can extend that time. So I'm coming.

[@Peter-nv3wu]

Your friend Zoe sounds exactly how I imagine a child who had just found out they had won their own key to a chocolate factory and could help their self to whatever they wanted, would sound. As for everyone who lives on a narrowboat being so friendly I am taking a wild guess, but I think people who live on their boat full time are somehow different and living on their boat emphasises those differences. Over time those differences slowly change them as a person and they become more aware of nature and everything good they are surrounded by, instead of allowing irritating things to become more and more annoying the more they think about them.

[@jamescook9786]

Im in process of buying a boat im really excited now im spending £45000 on a 50ft ceuiser stern narrow boat i so can't wait

[@capt.eissaeissa2769]

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing.

[@richardearth2848]

Is your friens going to vlog. Would love to see how she gets on. Would be a great story.

[@AhmedKhoga]

thank you

[@Passap72]

Thanks sharing your experience with us.... Like #127

[@MrDiscoseeker]

fab.... feel like it's got to happen

[@emmabradbury-jones9505]

Wow, I was beaming when I saw Zoe had got her own boat!! Fabulous!! I'm looking for a boat at the moment for maybe next spring as we need to downsize (a lot) from our 3 bed house!! I'm really enjoying the process of decluttering and CAN NOT WAIT to get out there and live a simpler life on board our very own boat. Thank you for sharing this xxxx.

[@randystogner5466]

Congrats to your friend on buying a boat

[@zoenattress4245]

Randy Stogner Hey Randy, Zoë here! Thank you so much! 🥳 Marina, Myles and Alba totally inspired me.

[@John-iv2oz]

I just recently discovered narrow boating via youtube and love what I am learning about that lifestyle. I am starting to wonder why J.R.R. Tolkien didn't place Hobbits on narrow boats instead of the Shire. I can completely see hobbits on them with small ponies working the tow lines. A 57 foot by 6 foot 10 inch boat would be huge for hobbits too. OK, so I have a very active imagination but that makes life fun.

[@greggtilghman6349]

Please pass along my congratulations to Zoe on her new home Marigold!!!!!

[@redhotchilli23]

Aww what a lovely video your friend is so bubbly and positive it is lovely to see, may I ask does your friend Zoe have a you tube for her boat travels!

[@bryanbadger6841]

Hi guys. A new subber here from Nz. Interesting how Zoe was talking about how friendly people are. Must be certain areas. Because back in 2008 when I first went to UK, a family member and I rented a Narrow boat, and cruised on Shropshire Union then onto Llangollen Canal up to the actual village. Being a typical kiwi, each day you'd find me saying gday, hullo, hi etc. Being friendly. But no response. Hopefully there's no class distinction between boat owners and renters. That wouldn't go down well with kiwis. And so it was very refreshing to hear from Zoe, how friendly people are on the Thames. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Take care and stay safe. Atb

[@zoenattress4245]

Bryan Badger Hey Bryan! Zoë here! Ahh I haven’t been to the Shropshire Union, I hope to cruise there one day.I hadn’t actually considered a distinction between owners and renters. I think of everyone the same. Interesting point that I’ll watch out for!

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@zoenattress4245 hi Zoe. Thank you for your response. Are you going to have your own channel. If so, I would be an early subber. Take care.

[@tiggasmum]

Really enjoyed this interview :)

[@2dogsahubbyandawbboat]

Hi there, we love watching your videos and they are. Very well put together - not sure if you got my last message? I asked what kit you use to film your vlogs... we are about to become a live aboard on a wide beam and getting the right kit will help with my vlogs ☺️

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

Your friend sure didn’t wait long to get her own narrow boat but was that enough time to prepare her for the mold that all the moisture will cause and how to heat the boat?

[@CruisingAlba]

Mold is not at all necessary if the boated is heated and ventilated well 😊 She is working on renovating her boat, so look out for the walk-through video of Marigold some time in Spring

[@jaynecopland]

Do you find your boat too long for many of the locks? I absolutely love your vlog, btw!

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Jayne, nope not at all, she can go through most locks on the network.

[@hamsteringaround2908]

I'm thinking of buying a narrowboat when I eventually move back to England. What kind do you recommend? Where did you find yours?

[@ffudon]

Try living on a council estate - reality is so much fun yah, so amazing yah 🤯

[@christinegreenwood5232]

Hi, really enjoy your vlogs! I'm thinking about using a composting toilet instead of a cassette loo but where do you empty it and how often as weight of it would be a a concern.

[@gunnarsahlin3578]

Do Zoe get a own vlog about narrowboat?

[@kurtovesen2975]

if i lived in uk i would have a narrowboat yes. in id give you a call ,for getting a cup of coffee .

[@AB-bm2ip]

nice video. planning to buy a very small boat for 6 mth per year usage, planning to call it "on the rob" bad idea? its an english expression i guess, and im not english so thought i should check. :)

[@BOTG_Adventures]

I want a boat I'm single she's cute.. Let's do this ;) Great video. I went on a narrow boat holiday on my own on the Cheshire ring. Changes my view of life. Just can't afford one on my own ;( and mooring fees are steep in Leeds.

[@chevyimp5857]

Did someone mention muddy towpaths?? Great video

[@johnallen148]

Hi Marina Myles, I better say hi to Zoe you are a very interesting person,will be looking forward to seeing and following you on your boat ,I will also look on Instagram,take care all of you keep safe in this crazy wold,John 🥃🥃❤️🥃🌹🌹🌹🥂🥂🌈🌈

[@garyleonard4009]

Thanks for sharing your videos. Question what happens if you get permanent work in say Boston and you live on a narrow boat is there permanent moorings or do you have to keep moving. Thanks Gary

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Gary, there are many permanent moorings in the country. We choose to continuously cruise, but it's not for everybody. Thank you so much for watching! 💜 xx

[@workingboat]

Having a short break is one thing, living the life is another. And how do composting toilets work. Surely the toilet has to be emptied. And you have to be a vegetarian. The way you normally compost is you store in a bin and leave for about a year, mixing from time to time. How does a composting toilet differ...interested

[@AndreasDuessca]

I did it for a couple years and loved every minute of it - even the challenging moments. A composting toilet doesn’t really compost, they should be called desiccating toilets but they work amazingly well. Right now with three kids in Canada living on a boat is not a viable option, but during the summer I still sail as many times as I can.

[@sueweston502]

Hi are you guys okay with me sharing this on my Facebook please? My friends are always asking why I wanted a narrowboat - this sums it up for me! Thanks Sue

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Sue, yes of course share away! 💜

[@stevewrissy9748]

Will Zoe be starting her own KZbin channel I would love to know how she is getting on and perhaps see a tour of her boat

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Steve, thank you so much for watching! Marigold is being renovated at the moment and when it’s done we will do the full boat tour 💜

[@stevewrissy9748]

Thank you

[@zoenattress4245]

Hi Steve! I think I’ll stick to making a cameo appearance on Cruising Alba every now and again, however I am on Instagram @lesscitymorehippie where I’ll be photo documenting my adventures and sprucing up Marigold (the boat I bought) 😊

[@stevewrissy9748]

Hi Zoe,been thinking of getting a boat for a while now,then hearing your experience makes me want to get one even more,especially as l am a big nature lover

[@zoenattress4245]

That’s fab Steve! If you’ve been thinking about it already and my comments have made it appeal more then the canal and rivers are calling you! I’m 2 weeks in and no regrets. On my first solo cruise to get into location for lockdown I saw a heron, swans, beautiful hills and woods and a kingfisher bird with a really bright turquoise tail. I love having a cup of tea and watching the birds through the side hatch. All the best with your boat buying pondering!

[@greggtilghman6349]

For beautiful women living alone on a narrowboat, there are young guys that get high and drunk and hit the tow paths looking for mischief and lacking good judgment when intoxicated, a single beautiful woman needs to be cautious... there are sharks on land as their are in the water too!

[@borderreiver3288]

most people on the canals are friendly but you do get the odd miserable grumpy sod....

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Its because most drink GIN and TONIC. LOL