From Narrowboats to Marrows and Goats?? Trying our hand on land!

We're getting ready for our baby to arrive on the narrowboat and settling into moored up life! And we've been trying our hand on the land in the hope of producing some fine food for next year on the allotment!
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[@sheilamcgugan8249]

Hi I'm a 65 year old Scots granddad from Argyll in Scotland.My granddaughters are 9 months and 12 years. And are blessed with fantastic parents. Your wee one is going to be a very lucky baby having a mum and dad like yourselves. Life's good guys as they say!! All the best in everything you do. Regards Brian

[@deborahreynolds1552]

what lovely sentiments from one who has experienced it all first hand and by the pride in your post with tender loving care, joy and pure love.

[@davesibson3387]

😂 fantastic as always I will now look forward to vics growing advice and rude shaped veg innuendos move over monty don!lol, and jo with your GET LOW ..STAY LOW!! Cold War public announcement!! Brilliant!!!!!!😄

[@grahampaton1895]

I choked on my coffee..."our first crop, we're going to be brilliant at this". 🤣🤣

[@edwardo1973]

I loved that moment... "Our first crop 😲 "

[@thetessellater9163]

At 3:35, we briefly saw that you have about a dozen towels ! No wonder you're short of space ! You're looking swell, Jo.

[@garyheap3780]

Ooh, the new Tom and Barbara Good 😁Although you're probably both to young to remember the Good life 🤣My Friday is brightend again.

[@antonmcgready9285]

Hands in the soil... doesn't get much better than growing your own food. If you are not already aware of him, I'm thinking you'd enjoy watching/learning from Charles Dowding's KZbin channel.

[@jillosler9353]

You two are always such a happy delight to watch. Holly is always a ray of sunshine; but tonight young Vic shone through! From his needlecraft skills showing his make-do-and-mend spirit, to his young schoolboy look as he walks with rucksack on back, to his skill on the laden bicycle as he journeys to the launderette; through Venetian transporter of young pregnant wife as she travels onwards alone to prepare for the future joy to the absolute delight in your first potato harvest. What a pleasure you both give. xx

[@jillosler9353]

Oops! Should have said Jo - not Holly! Put it down to my advanced years 😁👵

[@jillosler9353]

@@mistywatersanarrowboatlife7009 Mental moment !!

[@georginar763]

Theres nothing as lovely as finding the first potato, its like buried treasure. x

[@littleoldme205]

You could have done with Fran and Rich to help in your allotment, you'd have ended up with a full blown herb garden and vegetable patch, i'm sure a lot of what you chucked away was edible 😂 but you weren't to know. All the best for the safe arrival of your baby boy, (He may already be here) 🤗💙

[@littleoldme205]

And Vics Star Wars transportation goes from... Obi Wan Kanobi to Uber My Canoeby 😜

[@Lynnefromlyn]

This was brilliant! From the Burch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid parody to the sheer delight on your faces and in your voices as the spuds revealed themselves, it’s been such a lovely episode to watch. But I have news for you - however much space you THINK your baby is going to take up…. You ain’t seen nuffink yet!😂

[@lockguy2652]

Cannot think of better parents to be than you both. Your child is very blessed.

[@BohemianBeatster]

You two are just too cute. Just what I needed today after speaking to the IRS all morning, (an American thing).

[@sandrasimmons5107]

I suffered with my wisdom teeth for years. You need to go to dentist for sure but til then gargle/rinse mouth out with very warm salt water a couple times a day. You may need an antibiotic. If the tooth affected is on the bottom and depending how much room you have in your mouth it may never pop all the way through either way it needs to come out. Please take care of it before baby comes so you can really enjoy the whole experience with Jo. All my best

[@irenedavo3768]

🦷

[@jwillar6173]

Natural born farmers - who knew? So enjoyed this one.

[@anniemac3075]

Your face when you dug up the first spud was a picture, I remember the absolute joy of digging up my efforts when I started gardening so know how you feel. You're going to love growing your own food, it tastes so much better than bought & you get completely addicted to gardening too. Enjoy!

[@scottfw7169]

You know what's gonna happen now, Vic and Jo are going to get a third narrowboat, and old bulk coal hauler, fill it with dirt and name it "Molly the garden boat".

[@anniemac3075]

@@scottfw7169 Haha, brilliant, yes you could be right!

[@Bicyclehub]

Such a heartwarming episode this week. Mind you, I did want to see Vic sit on the handlebars and ride the bike backwards like Butch Cassidy.

[@Leonard_Smith]

The highlight of Friday. Thanks KZbinrs.

[@barriepayne1690]

What a happy pair you are,hope you will be same in twilight years.that baby’s sure going to have superb parents

[@beckyrea2262]

AFTERNOON……! I think you’ll find that gardening will take over your life FOREVER…..!!!!! 🤪🤣🤣🤣 if you need any tips just holla as I’m a proud owner of my very own veggie plot with a polly tunnel 👍🏻😎 who’s the boss now LOL 🤣🤣🤣 X X X

[@paultaylor9652]

It's just lovely watch you two, one minute looking and talking architecture the next you've got a allotment plot, don't change your style and personality's.

[@ALifeFullofMeaning]

Your vlogs are a joy to watch xxx

[@mollysmomndad2]

I agree with you, Lisa!

[@derekcollier7899]

Gardening is very therapeutic, looking at your plot I think clearing the lot and start afresh is the best idea.

[@kurtcraig3421]

looks like you have a little garden kitty cat in the plot 15:36

[@kimsmith6974]

What a lovely couple you are...what wonderful parents your going to be. All the best : )

[@jonny7491]

You’re not only great you tubers but you also grow great tubers as well. 🇬🇧🇦🇺😀

[@davidfromborneo259]

When I was teething as a baby my mum rubbed whisky into me gums to shut me up! Good advice you got Vic!👍🤣

[@phillipbateman2284]

From narrow boat cafe to gardening, what a laugh. Somebody's getting a gardening book for xmas.Vic impersonating a chipmonk, and not wearing a helmet. Jo marveling about the great potato discovery. An excellent vlog with heaps of watchability. Many thanks, take care. ( you can get soft rubber gardening pads which are great for kneeling on, 50p? Dont eat that mushroom.)

[@CMSwithay]

I found myself smiling from the start to finish, just lovely.

[@mikesmith-yj3ih]

Hi glad you popped in missed you. So pleased you looked so well, and still showing your happy smiling faces. Big LOL 😘😘

[@scottfw7169]

Ohh, there at 7:26 that leaded glass skylight is really neat, I love that kind of stuff.

[@scottfw7169]

And yes, those cast and wrought iron bridges are appealing too. Y'all do have some great heritage and history artifacts in UK, especially the ones like those buildings and bridges which are still maintained and used.

[@therodg1043]

The old industrial buildings look like old textile manufacturing plants. Jo said that one was for making lace. Being a center for furniture making I would guess that several were upholstery fabric weavers. Fun to see your interest in this important history. Love seeing you both again this week.

[@andreajones7023]

That motherweed is Fat Hen. Perfectly edible but sets 70,000 seeds so yes, pull it up!

[@twcmaker]

Hey guys. Great to see you out and about and the gardening too. How cool.. Potatoes within a few hours of allotmenting 🙊😂😂😂.

[@Dstew57A]

They say the old fashion was invented in Louisville Kentucky..a little simple syrup, a dash of bitters, some great whiskey, an orange slice and a Marciano 🍒 ...yum...good to see you two. Looks like all is well on the home front. Lovely to see.

[@sriadi11]

That’s good growing ground, compliments your boat/ family life very well. I’ve taken over gardens late in the season and enjoyed a treasure of veggies 🌶

[@kellinigh2398]

Gardener's World look out! The most compelling part of this video was Jo's delightful reaction to cleaning up the allotment. Always good to be nearer the earth.

[@wennawoods5189]

What a great allotment and so well done clearing the weeds, the soil looks wonderfully crumbly and fertile. So good you had a bounty of instant potatoes 😄😄 Such a great idea, I just love growing veg. Also really enjoy your channel, production and infectious and positive approach to everything you do. My father’s family come from Long Eaton area and he was born in a Victorian semi where Fields Farm roundabout is now. He loved fishing and swimming around Trent Lock area. My grandfather had a shoe shop on High Street and I loved spending my Saturdays in the shop. Thanks you for bringing memories of my childhood so close with your wanderings and activities around the town and local area ❤️❤️ Wishing you so much happiness in the future and with your baby boy😍👶xx

[@maobfh]

Never, have I ever, seen such miraculous growth in a tuber. How long did you work them? 30 minutes? I see a nursery tale in your harvest. Vic and the Magic Potato Patch. Now that you have unearthed your powers, never water anywhere near the moorings! Wonderful video! You both look beautiful

[@rajeevkc9990]

You guys have such a wonderful and adventurous life. Perfect example of minimalist lifestyle.

[@patriciagassor4497]

Jo, you are definitely nest building, baby telling you 2 to get a move on so he can make an appearance. Both looking well, steady on with that gardening. Well done on nice vlog, enjoy this weather. Best wishes

[@rebeccabrink1212]

He makes a fine Gondolier!

[@cb4636]

I think that the three folks who struck the thumbs down were drunk and missed the thumbs up. The only logical explanation. Sending cheers and good thoughts on your new arrival. Does this mean that you will need a third narrow boat? You know swing sets and all that sort. LOL

[@sandiemable]

Lucky! A veg garden already started. Looks like baked potatoes/ jacketed potatoes as a side dish for dinner tonight. Jo, you look amazing, and Vic you're a dear. Get that tooth looked at; you do not want to be under the weather when the baby comes. By the way, great sewing job! Love watching you guys, xoxo's Sandie

[@paisleyjane9606]

Now that you've had a good session of Dirt Therapy, it's time to add two things to your list: Vic - Get that tooth taken care of. Jo - Nap (I saw that yawn).

[@scottfw7169]

Yep, tooth health can and eventually will impact the rest of your health.

[@juliaharris8751]

You are going to find having a vegetable garden is so satisfying. Can't wait to see what you grow and how Jo will incorporate it into your baking. Is your climate conducive to growing zucchini? Vic, your abilities at matching music to your videos is beyond imaginative. Nice work!

[@bryanflanigan4604]

You two give me happiness

[@Fchance4U]

Living the dream

[@Beaversnapper]

you will be selling vegetables on the towpath before you know it! you are such a delightful couple and I hope all goes well in the next few weeks!

[@greghill7759]

Tooth-ache? Dab some oil of cloves on the area... It works out a LOT cheaper than whiskey, without any possible side effects.

[@nick.caffrey]

Such a happy video! It is so refreshing in the midst of the rowdy chaos we live in!

[@brianmillar5075]

Something you may want to consider if you're going to build a brand new narrowboat, then have it built out of stainless steel, it may well cost more, but you will have the advantage of never having any rust problems, and it will retain is value, and will be a good selling point if ever you did decide to sell it in a few years.

[@LouiseL7740]

What a joy it is to watch you two ! 💞 The expressions on your faces, the way you smile at each other and take everything with such good humor and sweetness. When Vic discovered his first potato and said 'we'll live like kings!' LOL! Jo is still in her cheese phase, I see....🧀 (OY! how do you manage the natural, ahem, slowing down of the plumbing during pregnancy? Or is that not an issue? 😜...word of advice to Vic....get that wisdom tooth out now! Don't delay! Trust me, you will want to be ship shape and Bristol fashion when the Bundle arrives! 😬😘

[@irenedavo3768]

Tooth 🦷

[@dolamyte]

@15:25, looks like you've got company and a new friend~

[@margaretsmith8169]

I love watching you to beautiful couple you make me laugh keep safe Maggie xx

[@jamesfoley6555]

Once again full off interesting facts, we so enjoy your journey thank you both for sharing, great job, in the veggie garden, it takes Jim and I back some 48yrs, when we were living in England and expecting our First baby, and in the garden we grow potatoes the joy 🙏🕊✝️🙏

[@Celticcross688]

hoping you are both well, all is well with the baby. You need a little Canvas carrier fitted to the bike for when the baby comes, use it for the washing. A net basket that hangs from the ceiling for socks.

[@barbaralienhard3490]

How fun!!! I do wonder how Vic did all that laundry in one hour?!?! I live on our sailboat and my laundry day looks like those bags full too. But our land laundry facility doesn't have lots of washers and dryers so it's usually an all day chore. And it's amazing what you can store on a boat when you're creative!! Best wishes for the upcoming birth. Prayers, love and hugs. 🙏❤️🤗

[@evanjohns655]

Get a couple of kneeling pads for the garden weeding, it makes life so much easier to be able to kneel down, even if it's just old cardboard, great to get back to the videos with you both

[@Cydonius1]

Great video again this week! Keep on boating!

[@eppot1]

:-) love 2 see you back... happy days!!!

[@jillipepper5353]

I loved a patch of dirt to dig in, growing things from seeds to yummy food👍🏻.

[@nancinowlen3043]

Ooh an allotment yay… it is exciting to wonder what is already there. From here it looks like good soil. Enjoy your potatoes

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Fantastic as always. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@beverlyfletcher4458]

Lovely to see you both again and looking well. Oil of Cloves for that tooth young man (but whisky will make you care less, I'm sure!). Thank you for the video.

[@Curve2Theatre]

Great Video . Love the Look on your Face when you found the Potato . I always manage to spike the best one, with the Fork. Don't forget there is still time to sow Broad bean Seed.

[@pamelasmith9784]

Just love your vlogs make me smile .loved the bike riding bit 😂😂😂😂😂😂💕💕👍👍

[@onefunnyoldman]

Potatoes, "live like kings"....King edwards! haha. I always say to my wife, 'fresh bed tonight', when i've washed and dried the sheets...Its lovely. Thank you guys, loved the vlog. Best wishes

[@martinkavanagh196]

Brilliant .. exactly what all the others say eh. Cheers for the whiskey too.

[@suestutzle2779]

Ah, Vic I think you are going to eventually have to admit defeat and see a dentist. That is not going to go away. Jo looks well. I remember how special and wonderful that part of our lives is. All the best....it's count down time.

[@johnallen148]

Hi Jo Vic ,so nice to see the two best people coming three people on KZbin,just love ❤️ your blogs ,Jo you are looking great not long to go now before two becomes three ,I’m so excited for you both,so the new boat will built around the baby have you planned one yet I bet you are excited new boat for a new baby, got to say Vic you look like a proper sailor in that striped T-shirt,what do you hope to grow on you allotment you have you work cut out just cleaning it ,good luck on that one lol great blog till next time take care keep safe, John 🇬🇧👏👀🙌💃😝👨‍✈️👨‍🍼👼🤱🤰🤰

[@peterjackson7426]

Thanks guys both +1 looking great ❤️👍😊❤️

[@scottphillips7108]

A Venetian who takes his job very seriously... Good to hear... And blessings on that bumper potato crop... Be safe you two... Godspeed...

[@davidkisner8332]

"35 weeks pregnant and weighing" I love the humor you both have, keep it up as life is about to test you. Nothing like a baby to change how you think about everything. Keep the whiskey handy for when the Baby starts to cut teeth(a little on their gums helps a long way). You both just seem to fit like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle, no matter what you are doing. As always, I look forward to seeing the next adventures of Vic, Jo and Bump.

[@martinharrison2384]

Fish the erewash canal long Eaton all the time but never managed to catch your coffee boat open

[@fp30e]

Hi Jo and Vic, what a beautiful Vlog this week. It's really nice to see you both preparing for your new arrival, your "Bundle of Joy". Vic did well with a needle and thread. Jo, you were amazing stepping onto the canoe, by far not an easy maneuver for you at 35weeks I would have thought. Love your allotment, and well done on your first set of crops. Tomatoes will be ready next week!!!! Glad to see you are both nicely settled. Two lovely people. Take care.

[@keithdickinson127]

The dreaded socks my brother used to say my sister-in-law was having an affair with a 1 legged guy because there was so many single sock lying around after she did washing. Keith

[@chrishibbard6488]

You doing a great job on your allotment. And having your first crop of pots too. ! Keep up the good work. Take care ....chris x

[@peterwilliams2152]

My daughters and granddaughters are now firm believers in the sock fairies even though I darn all socks as a sailor. They truly do exist, do the sock fairies!

[@frankquevedo6001]

To add to the accolades you two& 2/3’s have earned you all are simply marvelous. As my bud Tigger sez, TTFN 🍁🍭for the mum. It’s a pickle pop for pregnant people.

[@ieonking1053]

When you have your child are you able to run the cafe, what are your plans, your have a fun life living on the canal boats!

[@ianfairclough3516]

Nice to see the canal side surviving into the 21st century. You make your vlogs so relaxing 👍😀

[@prashastchak9914]

This vlog was legit ! 😎

[@ohioclassCcamper]

Nice. Stay safe and enjoy your time before the baby.

[@dorothydotson7154]

Besides the lovely garden allotment, it looks like you also have a resident allotment kitty as well. Is what you have an end of garden mooring or is it just the garden space? It will be great to grow herbs and veggies.

[@Bandit_V3]

Yet another awesome vid, miss you guys when you don’t post !!!

[@barbarabull2672]

Great video you guys! I love your sense of humour & it's so lovely to be able follow you in your adventures! XXx

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

Excellent video .lots to enjoy .congrats

[@paulyoung6165]

Howdy Gardeners what a fab veg patch bet you cant wait to eat those potatoes look so fresh , great videos you remind me of the tv series the Good life , what a Great life you live , and you will need another boat for babys toys lol xx

[@marilynnreiter7221]

That was fun!

[@hughcarson6837]

Well done, great walk around. stay safe and well.

[@billstarr7224]

We enjoyed this vlog more than the cruising vlogs. You both look great. Stay well, all three of you.

[@margaretwhite8996]

Hi, loved the vlog again so diverse just great! The huge old building near canal side you pointed out Jo, makes sense now, as soon as you said they made lace in there , as of course Nottinghsm lace is so famous!! I must ask, did you cook the potatoes you dug up in your allotment, were they nice??? They looked so nice I must admit.lol. take good care til next time.🥰👍❤.

[@yeoldfart8762]

Not sure anybody is ever ready for a baby. Definitely life changing. ‘Taters. We grow enough ‘taters to feed two family’s for a full year usually with enough left over to send to the food bank in the fall. We’ve been having freezing weather for at least three weeks so we harvested in mid September. Enjoy the calm before the storm.

[@bluedeva]

I can see a trip to bardills in future to stock up for you’re allotment Thankfully they have a decent cafe 😉🤗

[@scottfw7169]

Re: "Is there anything better than fresh towels", actually, just got done washing towels and washcloths at out apartment's laundry room and less than five seconds after setting basket of warm towels down inside my door Georgie cat had nested in it. >^..^< Knowing he's going to make an effort to do that I allow him to have that indulgence & wrap the dish towels and wash cloths inside a bath towel in a 2nd basket to keep cat hair off them.

[@sianiswack633]

I think I'm a bit jealous of your allotment.. compost bin, good soil, decent equipment, canes, struts for tunnels and weeding shoes and gloves.

[@danensis]

You've made me think I ought to have a look round Long Eaton. I've walked through it to get to the chandlery at Sawley, and seen it from the train often enough.

[@cherylblackwell7329]

Hi just watched your latest Vlog what can I say 😀 brilliant just watching it at midnight instead of reading my Kindle 😂 my bedtime story. You both make me laugh so much I have a permanent smile 😀 glad to see you have at long last mended your fav bag well done you Vic a man with many talents 🤪 Joe you look blooming and you seem to have a permanent smile I sure Bump will pop out with a smile cannot wait to see him 👶 Nothing seems to phase you both jumping in the Canoe to go to your swimming etc you will really enjoy your Allotment nothing better than fresh produce so keep doing what you do I really enjoy watching xxx

[@carolgale2590]

Enjoyed this video a lot