Going it Alone on a Narrowboat

[@thistinylife]

Hello 👋 thanks for checking out our latest film 😊 where are you watching this week's from? Let us know 👇👇 Jack + Gabby xx

[@loredepalo6863]

Syracuse, New York (upstate)

[@59kiwilass]

Auckland, New Zealand.

[@followtheboat]

Lombok, Indonesia! 🇮🇩 Liz 👌

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Hampshire England. X

[@ianmarshall8452]

Diseworth near EMA

[@annjarvis9300]

Just for a few seconds you broke my heart bad boy Gabbys happy face at the chores you had done made up for it you both tc each other and be happy luv u both the oldies 🤗🤗🌺🌷

[@thistinylife]

Terribly sorry!! Glad you kept with it 😅 thank you as always 🥰🥰

[@chevyimp5857]

The hardest thing is not giving up..keeping a journal of completed boat jobs help me.. give you a sense of perspective

[@thistinylife]

That's a great idea. I (Gabby) did start a journal with updates as we went.... need to crack it back out, it got tucked away in the chaos!

[@sallysmith155]

I must say it was Gabby's face when she walked in. She was so pleased with what you had done Jake . I love watching your videos and always put a smile on my face.The views of the country side are out of this world.Have a lovely week all three of you.☺️☺️🦴

[@thistinylife]

Thanks so much Sally 🥰🥰

[@rosemaryhilton2029]

Oh Jack, watching you, Gabby and Tilly is an absolute joy, it really is,so thankyou. Im thinking of selling up and taking the plunge, so to speak ❤

[@59kiwilass]

Sorry for laughing at your expense Jack, but the drone hitting a tree & taking a bath made me LOL. I now have that image in my head. I have a feeling I will be having a few more giggles during the week. Not so good that you had to retrieve it. Glad you got the walls finished in the bathroom. I loved the look on Gabbys face when she arrived. Well done on the cleaning duties. Look forward to next week's video. Take care.

[@thistinylife]

Ohhh, i mean day three of owning it really is ridiculous isn't it?! Glad it's made you smile, at least thats one positive 😅

[@lauralowery9303]

Y'all are so cute! I'm really enjoying your videos! 😊💕

[@cindytennessee]

Mid-flight…mid-coitus. Dragon flies know how to have fun! Great vlog you two. Thanks for sharing!

[@thistinylife]

Haha thank you ✨✨

[@jewelrussell8288]

You've gorlt to be kidding me! I actually fell for that! Grrrr!!!😂

[@thistinylife]

Haha, sorry 🤣🤣

[@terryevans5476]

Always enjoy your posts.

[@thistinylife]

Thank you Terry ✨

[@ronaldhornsey7453]

Hi I absolutely love you guys you both reminded me of me and my wife 50 years ago when we moved into are first home I had to learn about joinery painting gardening and everything that goes with building together a new home so Jack you will both get there and you will look back with your family and say we did that God luck I hope some day I hope we can meet😊

[@thistinylife]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Ronald. We will get there won't we, the amount of new skills you have to learn is something to be proud of...need to remind ourselves that, so thank you ✨

[@jewelrussell8288]

Thank you for your video. I could have watched for hours!

[@thistinylife]

Oh thank you, that's really lovely to say!! ✨✨

[@Cat-ni6fm]

You deserve an Oscar for that intro!

[@thistinylife]

Haha thank you 😅✨

[@rosemaryhilton2029]

At the moment its lunchtime and im sat in bed watching youtube! Thinking about getting a narrowboat. Ive been in this position for about 5 year's. I just need a shove 🌿

[@jaybug564]

Sorry about the drone. Tilly is just so cute! Have a great week.

[@thistinylife]

Thank you! You too ☺️

[@redfox05nl]

Haha the dramatic start nearly had me!! Keep up the good work. You'll get there! We're also in the middle of renovations on our canal boat and also have a baby on the way, so know exactly how you're feeling! Let me know if you ever want to talk about it!

[@thistinylife]

Ah snap! Hope your renovations are going well, we've also felt a bit of a battle against the weather turning... it's so much easier when it's dry outside! When's your baby due? Hope your renovations are going smoothly 😊

[@vickiturner9392]

I’m one for making a list of everything you need to do. Cross it off when it is done. Good luck you will get there soon enough. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thistinylife]

The worry is how long the physical list would be 😅😅 thank you!! ✨✨

[@josiefrench75]

Given how toasty it’s just been, hats off for doing so much in the heat. It’s all coming together and I love the boat colour 🤓 x

[@thistinylife]

Thanks Josie! Heat makes even the smallest jobs ten times more exhausting doesn't it!! Thanks for watching ✨✨

[@nopenope6286]

I paused the video and my guess is 3!😊

[@thistinylife]

🎉🎉

[@wheeliesworld7681]

thats a cute saw

[@beverleybutler7685]

Aww love the positivity that u guys have its a breath of fresh air, and yur boat is looking good & gabby is looking swell! Too! 🤩

[@thistinylife]

Aw thanks Beverley 🥰

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Great vlog, love the dramatic start. Wow that 28 weeks went quickly! X

[@thistinylife]

Hasn't it just! We've started counting down the other way now... all very soon!!

[@johnmccann1960]

Tidy up and make a cup of Tea for when Gabby gets home :)

[@thistinylife]

Now that was what was missing.. 😅

[@BoatTime]

Loved the editing in this one guys! 😊 bet that bump from the hire hurt with the new paint 😅 eeeek!

[@thistinylife]

Ah thanks guys 🎉 oh my goodness yes... bound to happen at one point though. Luckily the little mark is on the canal side not towpath side where we're moored so we don't have to be reminded of it daily 🤣🤣 hope you're both good X

[@Deb_Downes]

Renovations! I find when reaching the point you have, pick 1 project/section so, you can tick that off as COMPLETED 😻That gives you the boost you need to stare down the rest of those jobs. GL :)

[@thistinylife]

I think you're right!! It's just everything seems to rely on another job being done, one big circle!! Thanks for watching ✨

[@Chris-be1fo]

0:06 okay, I’ll admit it. You had me for a second.

[@thistinylife]

😅😅

[@moffatt43]

Jack, you are very soon going to be a new father so you are bound to feel a bit overwhelmed with the things that you need to do. Dude…. You are doing something that most people wouldn’t be able to do or have the patience to do,building out a Boat is not exactly your normal DIY . What you are doing is planning and building as you go along,fettling where you need to and constantly replanning,your doing a Grand Job so give yourself a bloody good Pat on the Back. It’s pretty amazing how much you and Gabby have accomplished so far and eventually it will all be finished,just take each job as it comes and try not to rush through the process,take your time and take the occasional breather from it all. Sometimes it’s better to take a step back and take a break and look at what you have accomplished 🤷‍♂️. I think all of us are pretty amazed at what you both have achieved in quite a short period of time but you have done it all yourself just the 3 of you ( Baby is probably already getting ready to help with the DIY,you can’t beat the smell of freshly cut wood ). Fingers crossed that the Drone is OK but I think you might be able to claim on Home Insurance if it doesn’t work. Definitely start learning to clean up after yourself Jack, you are going to be needing the Vice of cleanliness especially when the Baby is here,tidying up as you go along is a necessity ( one minute everything will be clean and before you realise you are up to your knees in stuff !. Definitely going to need a washing machine with a Baby,are you going to be rigging up a Rainwater collection system for water for washing/showers and the washing up etc ?. Rain water is especially kind to Babies Skin rather than the water that may be hard/soft from your water Tank,should save you a ton of visits to get your water tank filled up as well 🤷‍♂️. Are you going to be fitting any sort of Air Conditioning system on your Boat ?. You can get portable ones I believe that a lot of Ocean going Boats use….. I’m only saying because obviously Babies can’t regulate their own Body Temperature when they are young so it is important to keep them cool and you were saying that your Boat got like a furnace in the Heatwave that we had and maybe we will be getting more heat like that next year ( when Baby will be a few months old ). Babies are fine when they get Cold but they can overheat extremely easily. Another Great Video ❤

[@thistinylife]

Thanks so much for this lovely comment - means a lot!! We do need to remember everything we've done so far, it's easy to get caught up in the now and not give ourselves the pat on the back, so thank you for reminding us/me (Jack). That's really good to know about rainwater... for now, we won't be as there's just too much to do to add that to the list but maybe a job for next year? Sounds like a good idea! Thanks for watching, and for the support 🙏

[@tonycarter3756]

You guys remind me of the Stone -on your own it’s not the same but together WOW 🤩

[@thistinylife]

Haha thank you 🤣

[@karenmsuk]

I really admire what you are both trying to do regarding the build but you now have to be realistic and not feel bad about it. When you work it out you are still doing really well so be proud of what you have managed to achieve with recycling/upcycling, but you have no choice regarding some things baby is changing, think of it this way, the less time you spend on laundry the more time you free up to spend enriching baby's life x

[@thistinylife]

Oh thanks so much Karen, and very true! We'll keep trying to stay as reclaimed as possible - but with the clock ticking until December we do need to crack on! X

[@leonietaylor4227]

Heeheehee,,,putting down having a shower as a job,,hahaha....sound like me! Love you two my fave boat People ❤ Oh watching from deep in Spanish countryside ,Sierra Nevada xxx

[@thistinylife]

Oooo sounds lovely where you are!! Haha thank you ✨✨✨✨✨

[@julie9242]

I guess 2 walls, tidy, 😊

[@thistinylife]

A fair guess..... !

[@dexterfitben]

And the shocker is that once all those jobs are done - there's still a ton more jobs need doing every day! Congrats of the new parent thing.

[@thistinylife]

Shhhhh we can't think about the next list 😅

[@tinalopez1522]

I think 4, ur young, stay focused don't forget baby spot!

[@teresac1060]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gowiththeflowartuk8086]

That intro was extremely naughty!! But somehow I will forgive you and keep enjoying your journey on the canals.

[@thistinylife]

Haha sorry 😅

[@aniabrandt7]

😂 like the intro. Well done for dramatization

[@sallysmith155]

3 jobs.☺️

[@ianmeadows35]

Hope the hire boat didn’t scratch the new paint job!

[@thistinylife]

Just a little mark 😳😳

[@Dore60]

👍

[@thistinylife]

👍👍

[@brianbrian760]

Scan Bait be careful for what you wish for you might just give it😮

[@thistinylife]

🤘

[@louisemoulin4704]

Hey, what kind if timber did yiu use to clad ceiling?

[@markpub]

😂great start

[@malcolmone1]

where the wires are ,you could cut the wood ready to put up

[@thistinylife]

Very true, but somehow we have ran out of cladding AGAIN. This boat must be 50% steel, 50% cladding 😅

[@christinedelfino5322]

You brat😂 you got me 😂😂😂😂

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Hope your drone recovers from a swim.😊

[@thistinylife]

😳😳

[@valyd45]

What finally happened with the boat crash and did you at least go and say something to the other boat person? What about the drone? Is this all coming out in your next video? Maybe next time don’t moor so close to a lock? Hang in there, in time you will be in full swing of this tiny boat life. Good luck to you three.

[@thistinylife]

We'll give a droney update in the week after next! Boat is sadly a little marked - but hey, can't be too precious!!! Thanks for watching ✨✨

[@neilyeomans9805]

Three if your include the shower

[@paulhulse1975]

Why have not fenders on the boat ?

[@AnotherBrightIdea]

Wow, first view!!!!!!

[@thistinylife]

👏👏👏

[@RalphCooper61]

3

[@christineprice5463]

Hope your drone will be okay.😢

[@thistinylife]

Oooh us too 😳😳

[@lorraineheywood5252]

Iam saying 2 job and 1 shower

[@louisemoulin4704]

Wow❤So much done in a year or so. One day it will be deep fried dandelions, green tomatoes from your green house, your lady long legs in a bikini with a baby on her hip, and candle waxd kindling in egg cartons. Thanks for inspo. ❤❤❤

[@anniemac3075]

I guessed you'd do as many jobs as you could which is cheating a bit on the guessing isn't it ?! That was a bit of a thump the hire boat gave Arti, grrrr. You're doing great, sometimes it's not possible to use recycled but just do your best & you can't do any better than that can you. Most people don't even try. Keep enjoying growing Baby Tiny Life & whittling away at the jobs you need to do . X

[@thistinylife]

Thanks so much Annie, we'll keep whittling away and get there in the end!! It was quite the bump wasnt it 😳😳 these things happen eh!! Have a good week X

[@sammierobinson9226]

two

[@thistinylife]

A more generous guess than some 😅

[@claireskinner9077]

I guess 3 jobs.

[@thistinylife]

🎉🎉🎉

[@mattheww9689]

2

[@suzanneglaister7505]

Twolol

[@karenmsuk]

1 lol

[@thistinylife]

Harsh 🤣🤣

[@shirleygreaves9650]

2 jobs no shower.

[@Daveesrc]

Disregarding proped footware using power tools, not good .

[@thistinylife]

👞

[@johnharrison9317]

CLICK-----BAIT. Gets my goat

[@thistinylife]

🤘