ICE breaking | Frozen in a Narrowboat | Pontcysyllte Aqueduct [Ep 89]

The Highs and lows of boat life in the winter! I cruise my narrowboat over the amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - The highest CANAL aqueduct in the world and then have to break my way through the ice - something I didn't think i would encounter on the Llangollen canal due to it having a constant flow from the River Dee, however freezing temperatures as low as -6 cause one of the biggest freezes for over 10 years.
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[@shaunbc9279]

Nice to see the innuendos are flowing well in the cold weather....

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They just slip out 😂😂

[@dereksmith6126]

The double entendre Queen of the canals! Love you Heidi. 🤗

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you - we got to have a laugh haven’t we 😂😂

[@dereksmith6126]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate It never hurts to do so!

[@glennalillpop3590]

Another great one Captain Heidi - loved visiting with you today.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for coming 😃🏴‍☠️

[@georgesmith8113]

You’re always a good time. Fun stuff. Thanks! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks 👍 😃🏴‍☠️

[@kathrynschauf1784]

Oh, dear. This one is so long I can't see it all at one time! The video, of course! 😁 I'll be back to finish it off, soon! Keep warm, darlin'!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yeah some weeks are just full of activity where as others I don’t see a soul 😂😂

[@paulphilipempey1]

Even more innuendo and double entendre than a combined act of Kenneth Williams and Frankie Howerd. Hilarious.Thank you for the upload.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww cheers Paul 😄🏴‍☠️😂

[@mellow2990]

Good color choice Heidi. Looks really cool along with the rum wench on the side. :)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@karldubhe8619]

OOoooooh, crunchy sailing time! I loved it before I watched it.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😂🏴‍☠️

[@yeoldfart8762]

The banjo picker in my band is an oceanographer. This last fall he went on an ice breaker to the North Pole. I’ll recommend you the next time he needs an ice breaker. Lovely video. Thank you for sharing.☺

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@brodie2711]

Heidi the inside of the Rum Wrench is looking so nice and cosy, good choice of colours. Of course, I envy your lifestyle of continuous cruising but most of all I envy your friends and NB Community, what a smashing and diverse bunch they are. Keep well and warm love Stephen ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Stephen, I do feel very very lucky 🏴‍☠️

[@mickr2]

Brilliant as always sis. Please take care and stay safe sweetheart xxxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@bethp1530]

OMgosh Heidi! Of all the vloggers that have gone over the Aqueduct you by far truly gave the best perspective of it's size and the beauty surrounding it. WELL DONE !❤️. Seeing Stuart with you was fantastic as well. Stuart...love your work and the perspective of your photos..just amazing!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!! ❤️😃🏴‍☠️

[@philipjones9458]

Absolutely

[@MartinRivers26]

Next time you do the narrows why not send the drone up to reccy ahead 😉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Too many trees 😂

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Another brilliant video young lady, stay safe out there, rosie and jim being normal ish , see you next week, ❤😁👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Phillip 😄🏴‍☠️

[@boudicca-drumbass1571]

Heidi your vlogs have been my main viewing all week.... I love the way you vlog and honestly your innuendo brightens up my day I laugh out loud 😆 neighbours upstairs must think I'm a right crank lol 😆 .... hope our paths cross once I'm on boudiccas dream should be early to mid march... I'll be based around trent canal network near Nottingham.... ahoy

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂 aww thanks for the lovely comment 😄🏴‍☠️

[@peterclarkson7317]

Think this is one of your better vlogs Heidi. Deadman fingers innuendo's were brill, even Emily got one in (haha, that sounds like an innuendo on its own). You have some great friends out on the cut and love Grahams quirky house. Keep warm, roll on summer.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Peter … it’s just with boating sometimes a lot happens in a week and other times I don’t see a soul 😂 and that’s the problem with weekly videos as I can only show what happened in that week which sometimes isn’t much 😂😂

[@timdentith7849]

Bloody great Vlog this week Heidi. More bloopers pleeeeaassssee. Xxxx Love & Hugs 🌈🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Tim, if there are any I’ll be sure to include 😂🏴‍☠️

[@juliemarklew8605]

Loved the views tonight ..drone photography was brilliant

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@kathrynschauf1784]

Watched it all tonight! 10 more minutes, and pretty darn fascinating!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@lsnowy7758]

Ben and Emily are brilliant. They are up there with you and others having a good laugh but also showing the hard work of canal life.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you and yes they are fabulous 😄🏴‍☠️

[@elizaphe58]

I watch Ben and Emily too.

[@Bicyclehub]

Ben and Emily’s boat is shown at 23:24. Did someone mention that?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@Bicyclehub they were in this video, we went to a party and I went to their boat 😂😂

[@toptaz15]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Yeah, but you only went to see Emily's pussy??? You're a very funny and entertaining lady.. xo

[@bryanbadger6841]

G'day Heidi. Thanks for the upload. Takes me back to 2008 when 3 of us rented a Narrow boat. The day we crossed over the aqueduct we met 6 other kiwis going the opposite way. During the shoulder season. How about that? Sadly no drone shots. No drone. Did you see the old castle high up on the hill on your right as you went up to Llangollen village. Don't remember the name. Love your channel. Love your background music too. Thanks for sharing. Until next time. Take care.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh yes it’s called Denis brann … I wanted to climb up there but it was soo icy 🥶

[@Debba521]

Whoweee, that was some ice to break through! Hope it didn't take all the blacking off. Really pretty around there. How long are you allowed to moor in the basin? Really nice to have another single to travel with and nice people to visit with as well. Makes it fun. That's too much cold and hard work for me! It's 13F here today. No intention of going anywhere. Polly the Parrot is a riot, imagining the naughty stuff coming out. Between her and the dolls, some nice entertainment there 😆! Stay warm, Heidi!!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The basin is currently £6 a night so I’m not staying too long, just a few days 😃🏴‍☠️ thanks so much for watching and commenting Debba 😃🏴‍☠️

[@johnliversage2633]

Hi Heidi. Great vlog, as usual, and Gracie loved seeing the pretty dog, supping my beer. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you, again.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww she is a gorgeous girl and thanks so much for everything John 😃🏴‍☠️

[@johnharrison9317]

Heidi. Your commentary made me burst out laughing on a Swiss train in the Alps. It was like a Benny Hill episode but an audible variety. Brilliant vlog. Thank you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it! And I’m so glad I made you laugh 😂 if one person laughs it makes it all worth it for me 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@bill6461]

Good trip over the viaduct and stunning scenery. Looks nice in the boat now you’ve painted it. Have a good weekend Heidi.x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks, you too! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@sheilajoseph9953]

🤣😂🤣 great humour. Love your vlogs. ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thank you 🏴‍☠️

[@MrOVERANOUT]

The Rum Wench in her new livery, looked majestic as she slowly navigated across the aqueduct. Great fun with all your double entendres. It certainly brightened up a dull, cold Thursday evening Time to break out the Rum I think. Cheers Heidi.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it cheers 😄🏴‍☠️🥃

[@majordog2399]

Hilarious, love all the innuendos. Drone footage was great. There's something beautiful about the sound of a barge engine.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Like a BIG nerd, I was watching some really old footage of one of the ways they used to break the ice to clear a channel back in the busy busy working canal days. They had about 10 guys standing in a open medium sized boat that has a central beam. They all hang onto the beam/bar and, whilst moving forward they violently rock the boat from side to side to break the ice - I’m not sure if they were poling the boat or and then rocking to crack the ice or if they had a motor. But wow, it looked really effective but VERY precarious. I’d be terrified of falling in. Fascinating, hey? 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes I’ve seen similar footage - thankfully it doesn’t stay frozen for too long, I think the most it stayed frozen for me is 2 weeks and that was 2010

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 weeks is a long time. Especially when you don’t know if or when it will end. Thankfully, just long enough I’d say. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I’m here watching this again!! And loving it. Thanks for replying. All the best 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@stevengoddard9185]

Heidi you make my week great laugh and great vlog stay safe take care. I.m going down the Oxford this year 😁x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oooh I may see you down there 😄🏴‍☠️

[@raymaulder7383]

Fantastic video, great scenery. very good photography by you Heidi, thanks so much.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you too! 😄🏴‍☠️

[@lucillecash3046]

Love your video this week. What a beautiful canal and aqueduct. Loved the ice part but it must be freezing.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you, it’s nice and toastie inside the boat though 😃🏴‍☠️

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Wowza! You win!! 👏👏 Your drone shots of the Ponty were amazing! This whole vlog was brilliant from start to end, so much packed in! Love the colour on your walls, and that ice breaking! 🫣 That looked like hard work! Well done matey, just brilliant! xx 😘

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much!! Xxx

[@TYi-bb7xx]

Love the drone footage. Superb! Nice bright paint colors, too. Love hearing those giggles. Have you heard of USB-charged pocket warmers and also USB-charged winter gloves? They are soooo nice to have on cold days.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes, I’ve just been sent one as a present but need to pick it up from my parents next time I visit in a few weeks time 😄🏴‍☠️

[@NarrowboatWill]

That sign writing looks amazing Mrs. Oh the blacking. I could hear ice scrapping down my boat the other night. Oh the blacking. Only boaters would understand. Boat looks amazing inside. see you soon

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Will … my blacking stayed on thankfully 😂😂

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

That's a beautiful bit of countryside. I need to get some exploration in Wales done as the only bits I have seen is around the Llyn peninsula when on sea kayak trips. Your new boat interior colours look good and it's great to have a pal to have meals with whilst solo boating.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Jimmy, yes it very very beautiful 😄🏴‍☠️

[@goodboyfloyd123]

Hi Heidi. I've binged watched all of your videos over the last couple of weeks, loved them. And you have convinced me to get a narrow boat. I've always wanted to live on one since I was a kid. Keep up the good life and the innuendos and keep your bush trimmed. 😜

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww good luck to you, it’s bloody hard work though 😃🏴‍☠️

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thanks for the fun and sometimes nerve wracking video. You have the finest friend. Cheers and stay warm.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Improveng1]

Nice one Heidi, liking the new colour scheme 😀😃

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@LJnBodhi]

So Much Fun! I'm going to watch again now👍🏻

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks so much x x x

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Heidi, in Australia, we call an open fire bush TV , It always changes and it’s just fantastic to sit there and watch a open fire. Keep up the good work. I’m catching up on some of your videos that I missed out on love your videos and I really appreciate your smile and your Humour Cliff from Logan city, Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big 🏝️ island

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for watching 😄🏴‍☠️

[@philiplittle2271]

Fantastic filming across the Aqueduct. Absolutely breathtaking shots. Well done 👍. We have seen lots of footage across the Aqueduct and even walked over there on the footbridge. But never have we seen such fabulous camera footage. Great fun vlog

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thank you very much 😄🏴‍☠️

[@Peggy-je7cb]

Heidi. This was an awesome vlog. Love the aqueduct and the Llangollen canal. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and breath taking. Keep warm.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@derekfox4519]

Blimey - your mate Graham has got some wine cellar 🍺 keep warm Heid..

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Derek 😃🏴‍☠️

[@TentFever]

If your sittin still you can always pop another 2 or 3 foot (I’m in America lol) flue pipe on and usually fixes low draft problems every time. Creosote creation is also caused by slow flue.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It doesn’t go in my face when sitting still though 😂😂

[@markgruenberg6277]

Really enjoyed the views of the countryside. Truly beautiful. The iced over basin reminds me of times on an ice breaking tugboat on the upper Hudson River in New York State, USA. Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Richardj410]

Ha my favorite canal, thanks for sharing this. I was never nervous about heights. Climbed water towers in my youth, now heights make me nervous. When you opened your arms on the aqueduct I flinched. Ouch, how one changes with time. I know my mind in the gutter but you seem to be down here with me. The country side looks like Maine in the fall, beautiful. Stay warm.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Haha I was safe in my little enclosure 😂😂 I love being in the gutter 😂😂

[@newlifecomingsoon]

Luvely, smell of dead man’s fingers lol 😂 nice to see ben, emily and alan 👍😌🙏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@davidtullett9519]

A brilliant video lovely scenery and quality. Love it all.xx 😀

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks David 😃🏴‍☠️

[@markbeks2019]

Great footage Heidi! Really admire the fact you are a solo boater, that’s a big deal! Girl power right there x 💪🏼♥️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@rogergusty1722]

First time viewer to your channel .... and its different to many of the other Narrowboat channels; and that is in a good and awesome way. Just subscribed, and already looking forward to your next video..

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy 😃🏴‍☠️ I never know what’s going to happen… some weeks are hectic others are more chilled - the joys of cruising the canals 😂

[@jeanniehyde8090]

Fabulous video as always you never cease to crack me up 😝🤣💕 I love watching Ben, Emily and Alan 🤗knew you’d get along with them 😂. Great boating community - all looking out for each other 🥰xx

[@toptaz15]

HaHa,, who's got the dead man's finger's inside em??? love your humour Heidi. You are one very funny lady. I'm enjoying your vlogs. Please continue to post them. I'd love to be on the canals with you, but I live in Australia. It make's my day to have a laugh with you.... xo

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for taking the time to comment 😄🏴‍☠️

[@petlyn1]

I watch all your videos I used to have what you long boaters called a plastic pig but it just did the same job one memorable item was we were going through a lock the sides of the lock were boughed out and as the water dropped our boat was suspended in mid air we had to fill up again and strip all the mouldings off the sides off our boat to drop down then refit all again but loved it drinking after mooring up then catching eels and selling them to passing boaters I would love to do it again I would have liked to have seen you when in prees but now house bound and have had a stiffy with you all my love keep up the good work petlyn1

[@oneshoan]

Your video going over the aqua-duct is the best I’ve seen yet! Sorry about the ice, but you made it!!! Love the new orange inside your boat. It’s beautiful! I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you 🙏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much!! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@angelarochester116]

Loving the orange you’ve used in your boat, it looks really cosy. 🧡 It looks like you had a brilliant week, stay safe and warm xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you Angela 🏴‍☠️😄

[@DavidBarker-ke2on]

Thanks Heidi for another great video. Fabulous scenery, lots of laughs, really makes my day. 😄☠🥃🎶♥

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@garyb47]

Heidi, with some of your little asides, I'm thinking of asking you to get your mind out of the gutter so mine can float past. But then I realised it would not be you anymore ! Keep it all coming.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@susanjolly3295]

Yea dirty minds indeed! Hubby watches your blogs and the constant giggles says it all 😂😂😂😂 all I keep saying is dirty mare🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂😂

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Bloody hell H. Those drone shots were fantastic. You need to let me know the secret of how to fly a drone whilst steering a boat too. Love the interior paintwork of The Rum Wench. Yet again you’ve shown the boating community spirit at its best and I can’t wait to join you all x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww can’t wait til we cruise together Phil 😄🏴‍☠️ it won’t be long now 😄😄

[@maxiemills6982]

Tidy Heidi and her boat, off to Langollen she float, frozen solid in the basin, warming fire and run a tastin, a bit of paint on wall to coat, Tidy Heidi and her boat!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww that’s lovely 😂😄

[@sharoncastro1849]

Woohoo, Heidi! Another goodin. 👍 Love the boating community coming together helping through these tough cold times. You all keep warm and stay strong! Cheers 🍻

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@davidsparks6146]

Sitting over here in California (raining a bit...unusual weather for us),... just discovered your channel - well done and super entertaining - you certainly have a wonderful narrators touch. Your drone skills are mad-wonderful!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@gingerbob]

Oh my, Heidi I had to watch this twice, from the off you had me in stitches 🤣 amazing shots over the aqueduct, the weather looked perfect to get your drone up 😀 you're like a faithful man's best friend, no matter what kind of day I have had 1800 on a Thursday evening you never fail to crack me up, thank you 🤣 x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Ginge 😂

[@JohnSmith-bx8zb]

I really did have a good chuckle after I heard your ‘wingman’ Nikki respond to your after pub visit comments about how people ‘take it!!!’ What a comically naughty one liner!!! You have to listen hard but I double checked and it there. Brill. Thanks for covering most of the towpath to the basin, how different from sunny July.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TeeMac68]

Heidi, your drone shot editing is amazing. I've watched your channel from the start and your videos just keep getting better! And the double entendres are second to none! "I'd 'av her.....not that way!" Its the accompanying skeely eyed look to camera that does it! Fabulous stuff 👏 👌 😅 ps....the paint job looks mint 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much for sticking with me - it means such a lot ❤️🏴‍☠️

[@lesleystrong8865]

Wow, it might be cold but the light is amazing, absolutely stunning!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@jackshilshlack2820]

Warm greatings for all English boat people from a Polish viewer. May U all live 4ever

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄❤️🏴‍☠️

[@rebeccadees2300]

Your years of experience living on the canals has to be appreciated by the newbies 😊.

[@kathylowe3402]

That’s a great idea keeping each other company and cooking together especially in the winter the nights are so long it gets lonely on your own doesn’t it xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes it’s just so each of us has a bit of company each day 😃🏴‍☠️

[@elizaphe58]

Lol you have me giggling everytime I watch you and listen to you.I'm sat knitting with one of my cats on my knee! The music is lovely too.x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thank you 🏴‍☠️

[@sallyanne2103]

Omg Heidi you are a breath of fresh air. You make me and my partner laugh so much. We both try to guess how many seconds/minutes into the video it will be til your first cheeky innuendo. Love the videos keep them coming 😂x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂 aww thanks so much 🏴‍☠️

[@anthonyrushton3495]

Always look forward to your videos looked flipping cold I spent most weekends on the kennet and avon last year on a friend's boat and loved it he's sold it now he offered me it but I really regret not buying it

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww there’s plenty more out there 😄🏴‍☠️

[@wendykev5623]

Run Gracie Run... Ow er misses!! Another great video 🤣 xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thank you 🏴‍☠️

[@denisechuter7481]

Well once again I'm pissing myself laughing so many inuendos as normal ,love the new colours inside the boat .stay warm n safe xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Denise 😂😂

[@dangerouslygoodideas3621]

You and Ben and Emily are my two top favourite canal boat channels.

[@stephenjones382]

Always looking forward to your weekly adventures. I follow Ben & Emily too, so neat to see them on your channel. Stay warm!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww they a lovely couple 😄🏴‍☠️

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

Lots of fun Heidi, thanks for continuing to share even when the lips are so cold. Safe travels, Deb

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

You are so welcome! 😂🏴‍☠️

[@fredthebass185]

Wow! Another fabulous video of places I would never be able to see. If it's any consolation, myself, Ralph the Lurcher and Kevin the cat are all also freezing our respective nads off here in inland Costa Blanca, Spain! (Apart from when we are inside with the fire on, laid on the sofa, watching your adventures.)Take care, and thanks for the joy you bring. x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for the lovely comment Fred - enjoy yourself 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Rum Wench. 👍👌👏 Aaaaand another great episode! Maaan... uhm... Maaaa'm, this was quite thick ice. Loved to see that you could gather some wood. You have great friends, the old house and the whole town looks really lovely. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you ❤️

[@samandjennysambrook]

Top viewing my lass,beats the utter crap out of what's usually on TV... congratulations on you're one 100th vlog...Top stuff.🍻👍✅

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@lawrencetondu421]

Your boat handling is to be commended.. bravo Zulu from an old sailor.. ⚓️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 🏴‍☠️😄

[@markbeks2019]

Oh and the inside of your boat is goorrregggeoouuus x 😍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you very much 😄🏴‍☠️

[@bjw4859]

That ice, quaint fire places & rum, that's the life for me, great video.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@crantockbob]

What a beautiful part of the world that is and what a glorious day you filmed on, stay safe Bab..xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It really was a fabulous day 😄🏴‍☠️

[@outfoxthefox]

You are getting almost like Francis Howard. A good act to follow.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@geedub2019]

The inuendos kill me 😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you, they just slip out 😂😂

[@deanwildish5630]

Amazing vlog as always, Boat looks amazing

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much! 😄🏴‍☠️

[@richardknott2021]

I can't believe you can pilot this this 57 foot long boat from the back..excellent.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@bryanflanigan4604]

That was a good one. Great innuendos, the rum wench painting looks fantastic, and ice breaking as well! Cheers!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers 😄🏴‍☠️

[@pamcullen537]

Hi Heidi, being a long time boater I use a washed catering tin (beans etc) top & bottom removed, cut top to bottom & a vee cut out each side of cut, this grips to chimney and you can swivel round to direct smoke away from you ....hope this makes sense 🦆💕

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ooh 😄 I’ll look into it - is it better than a brush ??

[@pamcullen537]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate You still need to brush but it directs the smoke away 🦆💕

[@Steve9357]

Ohh you always make my day! lovely views an good friends. Looks to me that you need a diverter pipe on your rear stove, just to move the smoke to the side a bit haa. Great community all you full time live aboard have. I'm envious. Big fan of Ben an Emily as well. Please please Stay safe an I'll see you all next! 🥃🦜🏴‍☠

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Steve 😃🏴‍☠️

[@davidpearson243]

Your brilliant video must have been in mid December as our boat had our first frost damage in 10 years It buggered our shower mixer I was happy that was the only damage!!!!!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ooh I hope you got it fixed quickly 😃

[@NarrowboatMark]

Fantastic vlog amazing drone vids, you are one amazing boater. Hope we catch up with you again this year 💕🏴‍☠️🍷🍷🍷🍷🍺🍺🍺🍺xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much Mark 😄🏴‍☠️

[@janwaller3585]

Beautiful photography there ! A delight as usual ❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That was absolutely brilliant, and shows exactly why winter on the Llangollen has been so fab…. stunning scenery, new friends, and lots of lovely people helping each other out. You just can’t beat it! Love the new orange walls 🧡

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks guys 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@lakeshoregraduate]

Now she has the giggles.... love it.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@naughtysquirrellyndatee96]

Cold cruise… great drone shots…stay warm🥃

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you and you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@johnswindale9115]

Thanks for the Thursday fun. You do make me and Evette laugh. Ta very much.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@iainkennedy2130]

Hi Heidi, Weve just discovered your channel and have a lot of catching up to do! I loved the drone shots of the aqueduct. your humor is priceless keep it up! We have been on barge holidays many years ago and loved it. Sadly we have no chance now as we emigrated to Perth Western Australia so as we enjoy the videos they do make us feel slightly homesick. All the best from down under😀🏴‍☠

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for watching 😄🏴‍☠️