Narrowboat Interior Re-fit (Living & Working Aboard a 50ft Floating Home)

[@ItsOhJoe]

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[@joehutchings101]

I’ve almost caught up, starting from when you first got the boat ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

It goes back quite a way 😂😂

[@joehutchings101]

@@ItsOhJoe not sure what I’m going to do with my evenings now I’m caught up 😂

[@billywindsock9597]

You two meeting after some time apart is the nicest thing I've seen on the internet all week. Stay safe.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Distance makes the heart grow fonder they say!

[@lw7240]

Do some cooking joe darling xx❤ make some bread and leave recipe in the description below 👍 what a great husband you are being able to do diy and bake. You’re a star. ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes I’ll add the recipe next time! Thank you!

[@Chris17198]

You know something ….there actually is a handy man Joe after all … I’ve taken back everything I thought you wasn’t ….😮 well done my friend 👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

How’d you think we built the boat? 😫😂

[@jasonclarke3374]

I'm obsessed with your videos my favourite you tubers... Hopefully see you on the cut once my house sells

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys,wow Joe you did a good job mate good to see Danni home keep up the good work. Really appreciate you both, Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺👨🏻‍🦽

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@margaretwhite8996]

Great vlog! Happy ending! Great music. ❤❤.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@billharris6886]

Joe, nice job on the bookshelves, especially using a hand saw. You were able to make some good progress on the To-Do list during Danni's absence (and she really likes the bookshelves!). Sorry to hear about hurting your back, that is surprisingly easy to do, especially as you get older. If you ice the pain area and allow your back to rest up immediately after the injury, it helps speed the healing. A TENS unit is also helpful. Keep up the fine work - Cheerio!

[@dalewatson7982]

I also use a tens machine for my arthritis, the one I have pushes out 148 Pulses a second. Wouldn't be without it.

[@billharris6886]

@@dalewatson7982 Agreed!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Bill! Haven’t heard of TENS machines I’ll have a look!

[@billharris6886]

@@ItsOhJoe It's a device that generates a mild pulsating electrical shock. It uses 2 electrode sticky pads you place on both sides of the pain area. The TENS device usually runs on a 9 volt transistor radio battery. When turned on, you can adjust the pulsating shock intensity, which runs about 20 minutes. The effect is similar to a massage; it reduces pain, relaxes the muscle, and speeds healing.

[@VehiclesvsfordDEEP]

Your so sweet couple. My favourite couple. Fabulous ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

[@annanadiajohnson6590]

Hello Dani & Joe, finally I've subscibed to your vlog, although I've watched you for ever hahhaha. Love this episode because of all your jobs on the boat. Crazy, but women love that kind of thing. Also like your journeys you go on. Take care xxx Anna from Verona.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@arimington-is7gv]

Great video, shelves look amazing! I sympathise with you Joe, I pulled my back out last week standing up after fastening my shoe laces, in agony all week, thank goodness for Ibruprofen and paracetamol 👍👍👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ouch!!

[@lynmoore8355]

great Vvlog guys, and that bookcase us awesome, take it easy for awhile now Joe...

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you yeah touch wood some painkillers and rest helped a tonne!

[@johncollins2966]

That book shelf looks nice 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@mikeboone4425]

I've had spinal surgery 3 fused vertebra best thins I ever did zero problems since 2003 now 81 and going strong but did slow down for one year like the doc said take the year of Mike you will thank me at the end your projects turned out great get them all done your back will thank you . As to the pills I took 1 Vicodin after the ride home handed the bottle back to the doc on my first visit after surgery .It was just like he told me it would be zero pian all the pain was gone and only had soreness from surgery .Be happy you 2 . Happy Trails

[@ItsOhJoe]

Glad to hear you’re going strong!!

[@ellenthibeault3940]

Joe you are simply amazing you can put your hand to any DIY what a gem of a husband you are to have !!!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@AndyDeiu]

23:15 the key on your T-shirt is similar to one you lost in the water when you done the last mushroom 😂😅

[@mishkawp8200]

Brilliant job on the shelves - you’re so practical and good at that kind of thing. I hope your back is a lot better now 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww well done Joe Danni should be so pleased with you not all list done but you got a lot crossed off luv to you both keep safe warm and well the oldies xx🤗🤗👍🌟

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks guys! Xx

[@robertclawrence]

Nice bit of of DIY. With your woodworking skills, you are also the Shipwright Officer as well as Master.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Absolutely 😂 haha cheers

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Very talented. Brilliant vlog. Best wishes ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Trevor appreciate it!

[@DavidNTS]

That was a nice video… well done for the ‘right’ choice

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@janroberts1815]

You have a big list there! 😄

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@howardthomas1490]

Well done with the jobs😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@coach59uk]

That looked like the Slough arm when you 1st turned around, I use to be moored at the willow tree marina on the Paddington arm, know the bulls Bridge area well. Your videos always leave me with a smile on my face so thanks for that guys ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yeah that’s Slough arm! We’ve been to the end & back but it’s not very much travelled so a lot of weed emptying out of the prop 😂

[@coach59uk]

@@ItsOhJoe there's a saying....Sloughs nice.....in the rear view mirror 😉

[@ItsOhJoe]

@coach59uk 😂😂

[@kennyscouse3388]

Great work Joe, storage/book case looks really good & very useful. Over 1/2 the to-dos are done & Danni looked well pleased with your jobs. Hope the back heals soon (I suffer myself, so know what you’re going through fella😫). Looking forward to the next vid, as always!👍🏻👌🏻

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! I only hit 30 last year & already done my back, a sign of things to come I think 😂

[@DaznEm525]

You did a great job Joe with the DIY. Love watching your vids we think ya both brilliant. Congrats on getting over 20k subscribers, defo deserved ❤😊👍😁 xxxxxxxx

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!!

[@0verloADHD]

Have just found your podcast and ❤ it! I have been catching up on all of your podcasts when I can and have enjoyed every one so far. Thank you for letting us watch your daily life, I imagine it can't be easy but from my point of view it has given me some insight into the highs and lows of narrowboat life. I love the fact that you barely had any experience when you first started and it has been amazing watching you both grow. Thank you, keep doing what you are doing ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks so much appreciate it!

[@johnmcalpine8903]

Fantastic job on the book shelf and bathroom storage unit. Good choice on using the tongue and groove timber, Joe. You both are a lovely couple. All the best and take care

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks so much!

[@rogermcd9918]

Love you guys, wish I had seen you at Cowley, I'm just in the packet Boat Marina, would have freak to meet you, take care out there

[@ItsOhJoe]

Love this stretch here!

[@NaturallySceptical]

Great work mate and a lovely welcome home hug for Danni!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@EnglishVeteran]

Suitcase Generator way to go. I have had a Honda for 5 years now. Used a lot in winter in my Van, Narrowboat and on my small holding. Rarely used in summer. Works out cheaper than the Grid. Essential bit of kit for me.

[@ItsOhJoe]

I would’ve liked a Honda, was a mix of budget/nowhere in stock local so went with a screwfix special but touch wood it’s working fine, will upgrade in the future to a Honda that’ll probably outlive me!

[@EnglishVeteran]

@@ItsOhJoe Yes they are pricey. Some of the cheaper models look pretty good. Should be fine with regular servicing etc.

[@gordonchapman222]

Excellent idea to use magnets on the pink cupboard for a latch 😉😉 Nice video, you're very well disciplined Jo when it comes to doing chores when Danni is away

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂 cheers! The temptation for the pub was strong

[@alisymes2011]

So look forward to your weekly updates they’re all so enjoyable 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!!

[@paullemon6542]

You guys are awesome

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@daisy9910]

The true sign of aging is how one can throw their back out doing the simplest of things. The shelves turned out great.

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂 cheers!

[@CherrylThorneq-qk6ou]

Another great video Joe and I am sure Danni will be thrilled with the shelving you have made . Do you have a permanent morning for your boat that you go back to after your touring . Love the pantry in the floor very original. Jobs well done Joe .

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! No we don’t have a bass, just CC’ing so moving every two weeks at the very least. We’ve had a few over the years when it helps with work etc but at the minute enjoying cruising!

[@robpegs]

Joe earned so many brownie points this week..

[@ItsOhJoe]

Hopefully!! 😂

[@peterbettell1361]

Well done Joe

[@ItsOhJoe]

Cheers!

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Forgot to say congratulations on reaching 20.000+ subscribers.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you very much!

[@janstevens8120]

So glad I happened across your channel! You are both a breath of fresh air. Hope your back gets better soon Joe. Love the bookcase & shelf in the bathroom. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to in your next video. 😊 Take care & have a great week! xx 💕🇨🇦

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@busman-gd5ek]

There about 30 branches of selco in london i used to work at there Portsmouth branch and did some training in couple of london branches aswell as Southampton

[@ItsOhJoe]

Used to love working in a merchant!

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Shelving looking good. Well done Joe. Hope your back is recovering well. Good to see you back Danni. Take care and stay safe.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@vadmal5210]

Did you do a lot of rehearse for this one? I missed the birds that normally join you when DIY 😇🥰

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂 everything seemed to just work!!

[@carolduell7629]

Joe, u got quite a bit done on ur “honey do” list. Love the vlog…my fav narrowboaters.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!!

[@stevenmoran7956]

one day DIY rest pub 😂 what a decision to make

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@akilby8022]

Hope your on the mend Joe ? Danni will look after you I’m sure 😂😂 Nothing worse than back problems, I slipped a disc picking a pencil up😂😂😂😂

[@ItsOhJoe]

It’s always the silliest of ways! Did my neck once drying off with a towel 😫 touch wood a lot better cheers!

[@juliebrill7948]

Love you two ❤ keep well x

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@themanofthewoods]

Love the fact you guy's are very real and always look forward to you video's. Keep on being you.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@paultaylor9652]

Great video, Joe. Home alone, if you're going to be naughty, be careful now😉

[@paulcharleton3208]

"Home Alone 3, Moored up in Hayes" haha. Starring Joe as Macaulay Culkin. That would have been a great video with the boat all booby-trapped against the marauding hoodlums of NW London.😂

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@sueroberts8834]

Quite the “handyman”! Always look forward to your videos. Hope your back is better! I never realized how much my back was involved in every movement I made until I hurt it. Hope you get better soon !!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Yeah it’s crazy at which point you start bending that it engages said muscle!

[@katefinnegan8129]

Whether it’s a boat or a brick and mortar home, there is always a list of things needing to be done.

[@ItsOhJoe]

100%! 😂

[@umbertoyltp]

Well done Joe, and take care, be kind to your body!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@katherinewhatman3542]

Love your videos.hope your back gets better soon.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks so much!

[@samwright8599]

Nice! Well done on 20k. You deserve it. Xxx

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@johnshaw4140]

nice shelves

[@ItsOhJoe]

Cheers!

[@EricOconnell-j5r]

Yes..pub..then ..DIY...later in week break time

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂

[@ruthhoy6290]

Nice job òn bookcase

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@jozsefmolnar6873]

It doesn't take much to get your back out of joint, to say. A friend of mines boss bent over to pick up a pencil, and he couldn't stand back up.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes heard that before it’s always the silliest of things!

[@RichardGriffiths89]

you should get starlink roaming :-)

[@ItsOhJoe]

One day when the price lowers perhaps!

[@dingnextstop]

You never mentioned what Genny you bought Joe?

[@ItsOhJoe]

It’ll be in the next video I think but one of the Impax ones from Screwfix, cheap and cheerful but touch wood doing the job!

[@adamturner4127]

Pantry in the floor ?? Luv it .

[@ItsOhJoe]

Danni’s idea! It’s really handy!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video

[@ItsOhJoe]

Cheers!

[@ThePofacekilla]

Did you even make it to the pub?

[@ItsOhJoe]

No I brought the pub to me though, couple cans of Guinness hit the spot after a bit of labour 😂

[@anthonywillis5842]

My vote is DIY then pub in the evenings.😀

[@ItsOhJoe]

Great shout, pint tastes 5 x better after a bit of labour 😂

[@sianwarwick633]

D'you like bean-bag chairs to relax in ? With pillows ? Or is that too low ? Oh no, wait a minute, your back. That might not work

[@Risingstar0324]

Hey Joe, where do you dispose of your solid compost, and where do you empty your pee jugs? Thanks,Freddie

[@ItsOhJoe]

Wee we tend to aim for an Elsan/chemical toilet drop off although we’re told you can tip it outside as long as a certain distance from paths and what-not (as it’s wee only and no added chemicals), no.2’s we try and use public toilets/supermarkets if we can but otherwise once it’s full (quite rarely) we’ll try and find a suitable bin

[@Risingstar0324]

@@ItsOhJoe Thanks Joe, that's pretty much what I do too. Wee into the grasses far away from streams and water sources. The dried #2 compost, mixed with pine chips goes into a bin. Where did you get the little wee level alarm. I need one. Tired of opening up through the night to visually check the level. Thanks, keep on cruising. Love your vlogs.

[@ItsOhJoe]

@Risingstar0324 we got it from Simploo as an extra with the toilet but they sell them separately it is is handy!

[@Risingstar0324]

@@ItsOhJoe very cool...I will check them out. Thank you Joe and Danni. Enjoy the journey. Freddie

[@michaelmurphy2259]

What phone booster was in window? Any good? Link please.

[@ItsOhJoe]

It's a slightly older model to this - amzn.to/48J7WNk - just runs off a phone sim!

[@AndyDeiu]

How do you guys keep you books safe? In my boat I have dripping condensation from the ceiling above the bed. And the rest of it is kinda make my books wavy… 😅

[@ItsOhJoe]

We haven’t had that problem *touch wood*

[@thefrustratedboater]

Hey guys! Do you have a link for the 4g booster please? Cheers 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Hey this is our setup (these are a little newer & better than our models but the same) - amzn.to/48J7WNk & amzn.to/426p653 (i've not fitted the antenna yet!)

[@thefrustratedboater]

@@ItsOhJoe Cheers dear chap!!

[@yobeaubaby]

💞

[@ItsOhJoe]

🙂

[@Dore60]

👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

☺️

[@perrycooper7460]

why do you have to keep moving the boat?

[@ItsOhJoe]

We don't have a home mooring, so have to move every two weeks at-least due to our license (called a 'continuous cruising license')

[@louynne]

Why don't you use your solar panels to charge?

[@jackmason4374]

No sun = no power

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yeah they bring in virtually nothing over winter. We’ve had 680w up there plugged in for 2 years now

[@RetireMentalityChallenged]

Those back spasms are a drag, might need potassium and/or magnesium!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ooh I’ll have a look we’ve already got some magnesium supplements! Thank you

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@Luda-j1w]

Get to working.

[@leetaylor8967]

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[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@ItsOhJoe]

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[@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living]

A man's work is never done is it

[@ItsOhJoe]

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