Ep 76: Moving onboard a 1920's narrowboat!

[@mrm4400]

Congratulations on your new boat!!🍾🥂🥳🎉 You've come such a long way since your Delos days. I salute you for what you've achieved in such a short period of time. You're a 🌟!!! Blessings from Cape Town.❤🇿🇦

[@keithh8661]

Wow a hundred year old portable art gallery, love it!

[@chrishope9896]

Love the vids. Would also love a q&a. Mine would be: “why do you have an inexorable draw to water?” “Where did it start?” Your life, art… all water. Love it!😊

[@mykirbs2002]

Lol, those colors. I love it!! You will make it awesome Liz! So happy for you that one cool looking boat!

[@captaindavejseddon8788]

Brilliant mission, nice one. I love your choice of colours. I live on a 22ft cruiser so I envy your space. I'm in volume 4 of my to do list, but each little job makes living aboard more comfortable. Good luck with you restoration. X

[@PeterT1981]

Keep on it! It’s looking great. I love the colors…colours

[@captaindave47]

What a fabulous boat, you have made a great purchase there, she should last you years, and what amazing trips you will have.

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, David! That means a lot!

[@chrisoh6627]

Congrats!!!!!!!

[@catherinehackett7722]

Love your color choices! It is very cozy. It is going to be heaven having your studio and a writing area in your home...that you can travel in!!!

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, Catherine! It'll all come together- I'm going for that 1920's original darkness. I love feeling like I'm in a little warren anyway. Makes me feel cosy. ❤️

[@fredfly001]

Excellent stuff, I second that too, you have come along way from the delos days, you take care in your new narrow boat, regards Gary. Gary's Practical Workshop

[@fredfly001]

Cheers Gary

[@debrawondergem1528]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you, Lizbef!! Ask a traveler to the UK what sights they want to visit and get the standard responses. Ask me and I’ll say Lizbef & Leela on Maggie!!!! You work so hard and are so very creative. In my minds eye I see clouds on the ceiling😉! Love and hugs from sunny Arizona 💖😎💖

[@pamm5287]

Congratulations once again on Maggie. Looking forward to all the adventures you'll be taking us on. Be careful & stay safe out there. 🤗

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@beaudwayful]

Sweet boat! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@thedave5748]

Right On. Wishing you some good future trips!

[@oliviareese1847]

Congratulations! Cannot wait to see your new adventures with her. She’s gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@1roanstephen]

Congratulations on your new home. I hope it is everything you hope it will be. I look forward to your continued adventure. I trust your artistic eye for the painting of the interior. I am sure it will be smashing.

[@andrewducker4753]

I'm catching up with your journey. I painted my lounge fireplace wall with the same After Hours paint and it looks far better on your boat's ceiling. When light from my window hits it the colour varies throughout the day from vivid turquoise to deep blue. Not what I expected. Love your nautical prints, shame for me that the ones I wanted have sold out as would go well with After Hours.

[@paulhoughton755]

That's amazing I truelly would love to live like that

[@peterhewitson2669]

Great boat, lovely sounding engine and love the fmc livery, very jealous 😀😍

[@DesertSquid]

Wonderful colors Liz....great choices.

[@braithmiller]

Like your style of taking it back to the '20s. Think this is the first floor lamp I have seen in a narrowboat.

[@EarleWrites]

Yay! I'm so glad you think so! Haha, the floor lamp has bashed me a few times, so I may have to rethink it!

[@carlyward7158]

So excited for you!! Congratulations!! I cannot wait to see more of her transformation and to see you all moved in. Amazing!!!

[@mrs.kreamstorytelling4741]

Beautiful paint color

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinhowlett4097]

Congratulations. Great video and wish you the very best for the future.

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, Kevin!

[@ChampagneProperty]

You look so happy, could your grin be any bigger, really excited for you, so many adventures await you x

[@MrDavy644]

Nice boat Liz looking forward to seeing the engine room 😀

[@Myworldrightnow]

Beautiful boat

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you!

[@freedomrider30]

I was here when you first stepped foot on Delso. Your spririt is in tack!!! Vid and audio quality is slipping but fully understand!!! What you have done to date is insprining!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@MrGrenville]

It's great too see you happy well done😃

[@boatmanturner]

Hi yes looks lovely

[@bernadettethirsk3948]

Congratulations so proud of you and what you've accomplished love your vlogs, girl power 😁

[@lydiaajohnson]

It's kind of amazing to have a boat and a house with all the living room furniture. I missed real furniture when I lived on my boat. Two of my favorite colors are blue and green. You'll get it figured out. You're talented. BTW, you were a boss going through that canal. you go Lis.

[@cnobillbradley9673]

A happy camper!

[@AMZpreppers]

Congratulations!!!

[@picklepineapples4370]

Congratulations!!!! You Absolutely deserve her!!!! Many blessings 🙌 🙏

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, Davina! I'm so excited! X

[@jansjorup5721]

Nice episode! Maggie is looking great, you have been busy., looking forward to see how she finally turns out.

[@thomasmackenzie7811]

Excellent 😊!

[@garethwigmore9352]

Just discovered your channel and subbed. Love the content and your bubbley personality is lovely too.

[@tashuawheeler1834]

Good for you looks like a lot of fun be safe out there

[@timhmetal3499]

Good times!! Respect and love...

[@larsole77]

I’am happy for you that’s a long narrow boat congratulations from Montana USA

[@tonycarter3756]

I’ve never seen such a happy Sugar Plum Fairy ! I’m sure your colour scheme will work out fine with your artists eye although you did raise a smile when the (Oxford ?) blue started going on the ceiling 😊

[@tangs167]

You're bonkers - in a very nice way 🙂 and, of course it will be okay 🙂.

[@HorshamSteve]

Looks amazing, please treat your doggy to a floatation harness. Those locks can be an awful place for him / her to go in the water. Thanks for the insights into your travels.

[@EarleWrites]

The pooch in this video is my friend's dog, Bonnie. She's living life in Wales now. I think if I was to do a lock with Leela, I would keep her inside. She's far too skittish. Dog safety is a huge priority to me.

[@aliciaschultz309]

She is beautiful and 👏👏 so happy for you!! Also, loved seeing the Ukraine flag

[@curiousnomadic]

I'll give her that, she's beautiful but I hope she can keep flipping up until she can get a boat that will bring her to the Caribbean.

[@MC-re2ry]

As my favorite water color teacher would say, "More blue!"

[@lesharrison6479]

And I thought my colour choice was out of this world :-)

[@davep5788]

Looking great. Wouldn't a roller be easier for painting the panels?

[@EarleWrites]

Hey, man! I cut in with a brush and then rollered the rest. I'm a messy painter so like to get a thick "safe line" before I roller.

[@brianroberts6044]

:) looks absolutely pukka :)

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you, Brian!

[@daffyduk77]

You said in the BBC clip you get lots of bruises, why is that - because of smallish/poky interior of the boat ?

[@Morghar-64]

Gday from Australia… Congrats on the new boat… I have a question for you… Are all those narrow boats just parked up there by their owners or are a lot of them for sale ???

[@EarleWrites]

Hi Chris! It's a marina, so a third of people there live on the boats full time and the rest visit their boats for weekends for pleasure cruising. Some people like to keep their boat in the marina for security and for ease of they have to drive to work. Thank you for watching! It means a lot! ❤️

[@Morghar-64]

@@EarleWrites Thanks… Take care & have fun… 😎👍🏼🥃

[@englishrose1122]

Interesting to see your colour choice. It’s very dark and cavelike. Why not something light and mood lifting? Just a thought. It’s your home so whatever you feel comfortable with. I understand your wanting to live similar to the olden days to keep the history alive, but inside could be different as you have that on the outside as she doesn’t look modernised on the exterior. Good luck for you and furry baby x

[@EarleWrites]

My mother said the same thing. However, I really enjoy dark gem colours. I like the cosiness of the dark. I also want the inside to feel as authentic as possible with the typical 1920s colours that travellers favoured. I feel like if we denied ourselves of the colours we love on our walls, then that's a sadness in itself. I'm always transported to a different time and place when I step in, and I plan to make it a lot more ornate with gold and the wood will be taken back to a dark walnut. I painted my last boat in light colours and was always disappointed that I hadn't stuck to my guns. Plus, with a mucky dog and towpath life as it is, dark colours hide a lot of my sins. I appreciate the suggestion however. We need to grab food vibes when we can! Big love to you ❤️❤️❤️

[@englishrose1122]

@@EarleWrites of course I fully appreciate what you say and i agree to a certain point its the narrowness of your narrow boat that made me comment. I was an interior designer till 2008 when everything went down in the UK. Now I’m retired and an old git! Luckily I’m told I look younger…..whatever! My photo is about 5 years ago as I’m not into all that selfi rubbish x

[@JasVmitten]

i don't know what was wrong with the other one

[@wendtsmanwendtsman9597]

Are those colors going to be a bit on the dark side in that small space?

[@EarleWrites]

Not for me. I love seeing the light bounce around on the walls and the mirrors. Grey and beige have no place on Maggie. Think dark colours should be embraced. 🖤

[@ruthlong6876]

Well, your boat, and if you like the colors then who am I to say, maybe I'm just a girly girl and like that pink color better, but I'm sure I'll see your vision when you are finished, your the artist, but anyway, congratulations and good luck with her, she's a beautiful boat 👍🙏❤️😎🛥️with love from Upland Pennsylvania USA

[@courierdog1941]

Why a 1920's narrowboat, I am not sure, it will have many vintage attributes, which can be a plus or a minus. Vintage is emotionally a good thing, providing the Hull is sound, the engine is maintainable, the Inboard tanks are without any issues. The wiring will eventually have to be replaced and updated, all hosing and piping will need to be replaced and upgraded. The addition of Solar Will bring a degree of Power Stability, Batteries are always a source of potential problems. Live on it, enjoy every moment, while being aware there will be a lot of upkeep you will be required to perform on a regular and ongoing basis, this is just part of Marine Life.Take One Day At A Time, learn to enjoy even the maintenance as it will add to your ability to afford living onboard. If you are willing to put in the time and effort and take things slow (canal speed) you will learn to slow down and enjoy each and every day. Cheers

[@darleneparker1409]

PERFECT!! So fabulous choice of colors! ❤️👏

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you, Darlene! Can't wait to show you when it's finished! 🖤

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌❤🇨🇦

[@PD-we8vf]

Wow, since leaving Delos, you ride on more strange boats than strange diack.

[@annewinning9723]

Laughing because you never call any of your boats your home - something I don’t quite understand. Best of luck

[@laserracer6]

Beautiful girl for a Beautiful giirl....that bue makes her look to dark inside

[@EarleWrites]

Thanks, William! Dark for some, but not for me. I'm very fond of the dark. 🖤

[@rarebreed6703]

I gotta say, this is boring!

[@rarebreed6703]

Sorry!!!

[@boudicca-drumbass1571]

She's lovely, how big? I've just bought my first narrowboat to live on and she's a whopping 70ft and I've never driven one before. Can't wait