Narrowboat Life V Living in a House

I return to my full time life on my narrowboat after a holiday in a house and it makes me think about how different the two lifestyles are and which one I prefer. What do I decide? Take care 🌻🦋
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[@gailmowat3149]

I do hope you decide to remain on Alice Grace for Much Longer as we all benefit from your peaceful vlogs, your nature walks and poems. You would be greatly missed! !

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Gail! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@steveward60]

I agree

[@brianrainford8199]

Plus 1!

[@MichaelEnright-gk6yc]

It is a different pace of life no traffic jams no ques immersed in nature . It brings peace of mind just watching.

[@chloeellis4117]

Im selling my house. And buying a boat. It's already on the market.... I'm also buying a campervan, for when I want to travel.... See you soon...lol...x

[@conniesimons8521]

I really love seeing all your colored pencils laying out so carefully arranged and ready for service. You prepare your tea and biscuits carefully, too, and then open your journal and turn through the previous pages so we can enjoy their beauties again. This is such a peaceful and restful part of your video. Thank you for creating a pleasant and "mindful" time for so many.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy that part of the video, Connie as it is so relaxing for me to sit and do my journal each week.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@robineasby5328]

Your filming of nature is amazing, and together with the music makes it such a relaxing experience. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so so kind of you. It is a great time to go nature spotting and I love finding the tiny insects. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

“Never give up on a dead stick”. Best gardening advice ever 👏👏👍😀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is such a brilliant phrase! I am applying it wholeheartedly to my garden of dead sticks at the moment too. 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@mychalloving6821]

Your smile says it all. You are truly made for this lifestyle. Yes, “the brown canal is right for me” indeed. And Zephyr too. And kudos to Mr. Mindful as well. Though he remains hidden in the background, I’m sure he contributes a lot of support to the wonderful vlogs you produce. I am so grateful that you share your lifestyle. I’ll never be able to do what you do ( we filled in most of our canals in the US). But how wonderful to cruise along with you via KZbin.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Mr Mindful is so supportive of me making the vlogs even though he is so busy with his own work he always likes to see the thumbnail and title before I put the vlog out to make sure he would click on it! 😄Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@holdthelight11]

My husband surprised me with your 2023 journal for my birthday this week, so I wanted to tell you how lovely it is! Thank you for creating such a beautiful and inspiring work! And great video as always. :)

[@EmmaBakesCakes]

I purchased the 2023 journal last week. It’s so beautifully illustrated and the poems well written. Isn’t it delightful. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Happy belated birthday! I am delighted that you like the journal too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@holdthelight11]

@@EmmaBakesCakes Indeed!

[@Outsourcingidea]

The contrast between the two lifestyles is striking, and it makes me appreciate the unique charm of living on a boat. I've decided that the peace and freedom of narrowboat life truly align with my heart.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The positives far outweigh the negatives in my opinion. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@Outsourcingidea]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Be well too, take care of yourself, you're always smiling, some of your video content shows that you're well.

[@neild169]

3 things the world needs are biscuits on an opened book, lots more people like Maureen and a teapot at hand ready to join the biscuit. Im off to buy more biscuits thank you for making these videos.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you got the biscuits that you wanted as you are right; they are an essential item aren't they? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@gracens5548]

Glad you , Zeph & Alice Grace will continue your adventures a bit longer! Yours is one of the very best channels here 🙂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@MaureenSnell]

Thank you. I lived on my yacht for seven years. Water is life and nothing can live without it. X

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Good point! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@sallywebster6037]

Hi Vanessa We always look forward to your video. We have 2 games we play 1. Guess what you are going to draw 2. Guess how many biscuits you have with your cup of tea (or will it be cake or fudge). We also noticed today that your coolant looks to be below the minimum level instead of between the minimum and maximum lines on the tank. Hope you have a good week!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sally, It is wonderful to know that you play those two games in the videos! When we had our engine issues the engineer advised that our coolant in our expansion bottle need only be enough to show that there is coolant present but the level in the engine itself needs to be at the top; if that makes sense? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@cababness]

We play the same game! But it is so lovely to see Vanessa's drawings, they are enchanting, and have made me appreciate nature even more .....and even nicer with a cup of tea. Glad you haven't given up on your garden Vanessa, nature always has ways of reviving itself!😊🌿🏵️🌹🌷.

[@stevea9604]

Your life could be beautiful anywhere you are…but it soothes your soul onboard Alice Grace 🥰😁😉☺️😇

[@orchidhouse297]

Stunning wild life photography, as always. One day you must do a segment on how you find and photograph these small delicate forms of life. I can do goats, but the insects are another world. Thank you for the enjoyment.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I will do that- what a good idea!Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@suzannemortimer9752]

When we lived on our boat the fruit flies were a big pain!

[@TraceUK]

When you held the Bonio up and the little paw appeared was just too cute!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She made me laugh when she did that! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@cababness]

I thought Zephyr was thinking ' it's OK for my owner to have biscuits, so where's mine?.........ah here it is!!'

[@katrinabresnen9479]

Thank you , your video is spell binding with life and nature , I loose myself on your journey along the river and banks . Keep going its magical God Bless Kate a fellow boater .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video like that; it makes me really happy to know that.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@pilpelet100]

For you there seems to be no question. You are suited to narrowboat life. You keep fit, get to view all the wildlife... Of course, there are advantages to living in a house but they are outweighed by those of living on a boat. I say - carry on doing so as long as you can!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Very wise- thank you so much, Ruth. Take care 🦋🌻

[@joephillips7612]

Well done. I watch these before bed and it occurred to me, I can't sleep until you've had your tea. LOL

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you sleep well afterwards then! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@dino00555]

Welcome back to boat life, I can see why it is more relaxing and peaceful than the everyday rush rush rush like most of us, excellent job again! 🐕‍🦺

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is great to be back. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@stevea9604]

Don’t apologize for the biscuit crumbs…That tells us how much you are enjoying yourself onboard 👍🏻😁🌊👌🏻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@brianwalker9185]

Watching your videos is so cathartic. You are so gifted in word and art. I said it before and Ill say it always...I'm smitten. You have shown me a new way to exist on the blue marble...wish I had known about it when I was young. Be well, be safe.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment! ‘Blue marble’ I haven’t heard that phrase before- I love it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@irenedavo3768]

🌍

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Do so love your vlogs, you would be greatly missed on the canal and feel lucky we have you vlogs for as long as you are enjoying making them, thank you ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋

[@sianwarwick633]

Ah, so peaceful - even the bumps seem serene 😊. Lovely to see your garden bring revived. Time for me to go photograph the three sisters who keep us fed: corn 🌽, beans 🫘 and squash (or marrow). This year they are planted in our decorative planters. A new thing: food, not flowers

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Good luck with your veg! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋

[@Charlie-ez5zr]

I do love seeing Zephyr when you had that treat for her she was so happy

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She loves biscuits just like me but I don’t eat dog biscuits just to be clear!🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@neildaly6787]

Thanks for another excellent video Vanessa. The editing is great, the music is spot on...well done. I love the goats, and the interactions with everyone o the tow path when you were gardening...and Zephyr of course. Thanks again.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Neil.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Vanessa, lovely as always, Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Stevie, you are very welcome. Have a super week. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@MarionThompson-u9u]

Vanessa, you have the most delightful energy! You greet humans and animals with such splendid openness and honesty. I think the boating life allows a variety of opportunities to spread your particular delicious cheer. To be a poet and an artist is frosting.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋

[@LeonTrotsky6782]

Such a wonderful womanly, unique, natural perspective on life. Very talented artist & creator. My Grandmother on my Dad’s side was a water gypsy & she married a tenant publican. You made me feel a bit more connected to my past. Thank yo7.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you felt connected to your past! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@suedale1865]

The choice of music showing the butterflies & grasses on the tow path was so fitting I was willing you to give Zeph a Boneo & so was she 👍 high five 🐾 I treasure every vlog it bring me calm in a troubled time Thank You 🥰

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sue, that is so kind of you. Zephyr is very clever at getting me to give her a biscuit!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@nicolaj3294]

Hi Vanessa, glad you are safely back on Alice Grace. I just love all the lovely interactions you have with people and their dogs, you wouldn't get that in a house. Have a good week xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so true- any DIY or outside maintenance and you can guarantee most passers by with stop for a chat. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@butchieblock9118]

Your videos are one of the few that I do not watch on 1.25 playback speed!! Not to mention that I re-watch them quite often as well! And I always pick up new tidbits every time!! Thank you for the joy!!!😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How kind of you! I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching at the normal speed. Take care🌻🦋

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Hi Vanessa, Nice to see you and Zephyr in a vlog again. Living in a house has advantages, but you are tied to a place. You receive so much love from the people and dogs on your path.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I would really miss the towpath folk and doggies if I lived in a house I think.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Have a nice week

[@markd3250]

The one word that comes to mind the most is "peaceful". My observations from watching your video and others is, It is a slower life, but ironically a more active one. It's good for you physically, mentally, emotionally, and even perhaps spiritually. Engaging nature like you do is part of why it's so healthy. Cities use technology and industry to push nature away and keep it at a distance, while your lifestyle embraces nature and lives with it. It's pretty wonderful really, when you think about it, that in today's world it's possible to live life this way. What a blessing it is that you share this with us, and in such a beautiful and engaging way!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Peaceful is the perfect word to describe it- I agree, Mark. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋

[@irenejohnston6802]

I read some time ago. That the modern world wants to 'deal' with nature not live with it. We don't care for what we don't love. Thank you Vanessa and Zeph.

[@diggers92]

Grasshopper Warbler reeling at 13:35. Much easier to hear them than to see one! So nice to see so much of nature as you drift through the landscape.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’d love to see one. Thank you for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻

[@onesjshrk]

Always appreciate your wonderful videos and the beautiful way you integrate nature into your commentary. Truly calming yet inspiring! I would love to have the chance to experience what you experience!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope you get to experience narrowboat life too one day. Take care 🦋🌻

[@JohnSpurrell]

The Alace Grace and her captain have such a soothing effect during these confusing times which we all loom forward to each day . Thank you Mrs. T for sharing with us ! ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Beautiful vlog. And cruise too. I am contemplating the move mortar to water. Love the peace and tranquility it has but a big step at 61. Best wishes.

[@irenedavo3768]

Barking mad!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I believe that you can do whatever you set your mind to if you want it badly enough. There are so many friendly boaters to help you if you need anything too. This week, I couldn't get the gas valve to shift when I was changing my gas and it was taking me ages; then a dog walker went past the boat and I asked them if they could help me- they were so happy to help and they managed to loosen it too which was great. Follow your heart. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

@@themindfulnarrowboat thank u so much.

[@stevea9604]

Obviously you are a water person and that needs no explanations 👍🏻😁🌊🌞

[@mommahil4323]

I did wonder what Zeph''s interest in your tea making activity could be - til I saw the bono! Lovely to see you back

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She saw my biscuits and decided that it was time for hers too! 🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@chriscm6461]

Love it, Zeph's 'biscuit face' is hilarious 😂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is isn’t it!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@nevillemignot1681]

'And peace takes hold'.........................About the best discription i've ever seen how it must feel to be cruising on the canals again.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The canals are very peaceful places- even in the height of the season! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@nevillemignot1681]

@@themindfulnarrowboat And a big thank you for reducing my stress levels!!

[@tonymarkey6525]

Made me laugh talking about showers. My favourite method was always wet down, turn off, soap up, rinse off! Job done!!😁😁

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is the best way!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@JohnSpurrell]

Mrs. T, your two sketch books arrived just in time for one of our Bio tea times with my forest birds singing a happy tune. 🎉❤ just the right Poem for each day!!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased! Thank you so much for buying them. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@kimberlyonseastar]

I feel so peaceful and calm watching your episodes. A lovely life you have. I’ve also left the land of roads and bricks and have no desire to go back.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you are happy with the lifestyle that you have chosen. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Yes the pace is very different. When we lived on our boat, we were so shocked by car speeds when we ventured onto a road. Even at 30 mph! Once we lived in a house I was entranced by being able to switch lights on and run the washing machine, at the same time 🤣🤣🤣

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I know exactly what you mean there! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@ladyconstanceOBE]

Congratulations on your 200th episode. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 that is so kind of you 🤗Take care🌻🦋

[@ladyconstanceOBE]

@@themindfulnarrowboat 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ericstoever9577]

Do what brings you joy. Your joy brings me joy.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so lovely to know. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I wish I could be so prolific with words. Thank you for sharing your life. You do encourage….!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good afternoon Vanessa & Zeph 😊 As always a lovely trip down the canal telling your story about home or canal life 😊 Loved it when Zeph was snoozing 😴 until she heard you biscuits 🍪 lol 😂 Take care as always love Stevie x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr would never sleep through the sound of biscuits!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@Earthstein]

'L' always stands for 'Love' first. Welcome back. My Narrow Boat is 88 feet long and 10 feet wide. It is an old trailer-home. I love it. But, it is stuck on dry land. -----

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Your trailer home sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

I can understand about sleeping better on a boat. After many years of long distance trucking across north America i would park my rig at the far upwind end of the truckstop open the windows of a large sleeper bunk. Fresh air and the wind would rock the sleeper and slept like a big baby. I think that's the part i miss the most about trucking. And the geography also. I really loved longhaul trucking for those reasons. Never the same load and never the same destination. You kind of remind me of all that. The roads were my canals. Love your videos. 👌🇨🇦 👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The two lives do sound very similar so I can see why you miss it.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Such beauty and peaceful tranquility in the words your poem and detail of your drawing Vanessa. What a treat to look forward to each weekend. May God bless you Zephyr and the mysterious Mr. M ths wee and may your garden bloom bright with vibrant color.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Michael, I hope you are well? I am so pleased that you found the poem tranquil this week. My garden needs a small miracle to resume vibrancy though! 😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@GaryCSchade]

I really appreciate your efforts to produce such excellent quality vlogs. We look forward to your adventures regularly 🎉

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment and I really appreciate it- thank you so much! ☺️ Take care 🦋🌻

[@robertseaman2254]

It’s great to see you back another great video looking forward to see the next video best wishes robert

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Robert. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻

[@sc3pt1c4L]

Welcomed respite for my weary body after 3 weeks of illness. Thank you for a relaxing and peaceful half hour!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you are on the mend now; it sounds like you have had a horrible time of it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@sc3pt1c4L]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Bless you lady x

[@JulesDeaAquam]

We cruised past Alice Grace today all battened down against the rain. Was disappointed not to see you to say hello as I love your vlogs and really admire your journals. Keep them coming. You’re a very inspiring lady xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you didn’t get too wet on your cruise. What is the name of your boat? I’ll look out for you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@JulesDeaAquam]

@@themindfulnarrowboat we got absolutely soaked. But it’s all good fun! 😝. My boat is Dea Aquam but no name painted on. Plus we’re heading south down the Shroppie now making for home waters on the B’ham to Worcs canal. I still got all excited just seeing Alice Grace. Thank you for keeping me entertained. Look forward to your vlogs every week. Xxxx

[@melissalambert7615]

Three Billy Goats Gruff - ha, ha. When I was younger I lived closer to the town. Loved the arts and entertainment. But, always enjoyed my backyard birds. I've moved further away now. Love all the nature and peace. But surely you will always find nature and peace wherever you live.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You can find nature and peace wherever you are- that is very true, Melissa.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@robertmeadows7508]

Good evening ! My only experience of living on a boat has been Norfolk Broads holidays with friends early 1960s ! I loved it despite a few mishaps ! Toilet 'arrangements' then were everything got pumped manually straight out into the waters ! Not very nice but thats how was it was ! I too have been searching for Cinnabar Moth larvae & now they are showing in good numbers ! Slowly bees & other insects are showing but nothing like in should be numbers ! Lime trees with their tiny flowers were wonderful as usual & I usually hear the multitude of bees upon them yards before I reach ! Hardly a bee to be seen! Only other boating apart from canoes in Greenwich park as a kid were rowing a Skiff on The Serpentine, early 60s in London, hardly counts but I loved doing something I was good at! Thank you for another lovely video report !

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Robert, there are definitely less insects than previous years, but I am hoping if the weather improves, they will all suddenly appear. It's the Big Butterfly count on the 12th July.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@RutherfordTony]

Just found your channel. What a treat! Going to give it a go.

[@TrishBailey-m1d]

I've not long found it,you ll be hooked I'm sure.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Welcome to the channel, Tony and thank you so much for such a kind comment too. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋

[@sandylerski9352]

Hi Vanessa. Glad to see you back on your boat. Loved your serious face doing the 300 point turn. Really hope you continue cruising for a long time. I'm off down south next week to meet up with some ex RAF friends for my 80th birthday. Take care. X

[@irenedavo3768]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Happy 80th, Sandy! I hope you have a wonderful time.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@stevemellor7989]

I understand your thoughts... I live full time in a caravan (RV) in America. During my travels I often wonder if I should continue or live in a proper house, and then travel part-time. Indeed, they are 2 different lifestyles. Following your channel and your journey along the canals brings me peace. Really enjoy watching your narrowboat adventures.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is the nagging thoughts of what if i can’t physically do this anymore what would be the back up- isn’t it? I hope you are enjoying life on the road. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, simply amazing. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@katienorthenmore1892]

thank you Vanessa ! as always a lovely vlog, thank you for showing the engine checks, this is something i have been wanting to see, and realise it is slightly different with every boat, talking about the batteries to. because i am researching for us to hopefully become boaters at some point. All this information is so good. I know what you mean about living in a house, everything is there, which is why we pay the bills we do. but i do feel disconnected sometimes, so i know what you mean. thank you for the lovely drawing and poem.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Every engine has its own, little quirks but you get used to them quite quickly. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋

[@tinarickards8642]

What beautiful music to accompany the lovely views of flora & fauna. Another beautiful relaxing vlog.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@vanessascola4708]

I hope you enjoyed your time away. Good to hear your reasons why you live and really feel happy on water. It is a very different life. Stay well and warm. Such mad weather it has been. Thanks Vanessa x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a lovely break away but I am very pleased to be back. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@SallyCurrell]

Your love of nature and enjoying peace and quiet is so beautiful. I can't see you back in a house yet. Lots more adventures and discoveries are waiting for you and Zeph. Xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am looking forward to the adventures to come. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@alibenkahn5092]

Finding peace and tranquillity with a bit of adventure is getting harder in this noisy frantic world. Keep up the good work ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Narrowboating and art makes a great naturist. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@MickStrain]

You bring so much pleasure to me in your videos, beautifully made and so relaxing, long may they continue . Take care

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@florencepowell9898]

Hi Vanessa So lovely to have you and Zeph back with us and we are so grateful that you let us share some of your magical moments on the canals. I love your filming of insects . I am worried that this year I have seen so few bees or insects i my little garden.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Florence there has been more insects suddenly the last few days so hopefully they will start appearing now. I think it’s the prolonged wet weather and cold. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@steveward60]

Your vlogs make me feel how wonderful nature is it is so easy to take it all for granted instead of enbracing it

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is wonderful isn't it? I find walking slowly and lifting the leaves to find the insects such a calming thing to do. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

If I lived in England and was 20 years younger I would certainly consider narrowboat living. Loved the vlog as always =-) Have a great week

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are a Narrowboater at heart then Lorraine! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@sarkybugger5009]

Lovely video, as always. The engineer part of my brain was tickled again. Thanks. 😁

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m glad you had a brain tickle!😃 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@otter736]

Thanks so much !!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@bradmoyer9737]

Your description of canal life reminds me of what is referred to as Island time in other parts of the world. It is one of those delightful double entendres: On the one hand it refers to pace, a certain slack attitude towards the clock. But it also refers to time well spent, away, in a place that refreshes the spirit and cleanses the soul. "The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." ― W. B. Yeats ...

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I often listen to W.B Yeats on poetry online when I need to feel inspired. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Narrowboat life really suits you and Zephyr so I hope (for selfish reasons on my part because I’d miss your vlogs so much) that you carry on living this way for a long time to come. I think judging by your beaming smile that you are really happy to be back on the brown canal, even though living in a house is more convenient in a lot of ways. Congratulations on your 200th vlog and I hope you make many more. Take care Vanessa, Mr Mindful and Zephyr. xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Shirley, this lifestyle feels right at the moment for Mr M and me. We’ll know right away when it isn’t, I’m sure. I hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine when it comes out! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@dianacann2336]

Glad you had a lovely break, Vanessa, but I’m happy to see you back for your 200th vlog. I hope you will continue to cruise with Alice Grace, Zephyr and Mr M for a long time yet. Thank you for the poems and the beautiful nature diary. Your illustrations are so good now; Edith Holden would be proud of you! I shall put the new diary on my birthday list for when it is published to go with the 2023 one. It will mean I get to play this last year’s vlogs again to remind me of the cruises. Yay!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so sweet of you, Diana- thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋

[@peterashton5941]

Thank you 🙏🏻.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Congratulations on getting to 200. Enjoyed this one just as much as the others. Lovely gentle start to the weekend. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Andrew. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

It must be wonderful to be back home aboard your narrow boat, with nature just outside your porthole window, birds singing, and the easy-going pace and joy of cruising the waterways once again. Glad that Alice's engine passed her W.O.B.B.L.E. with flying colors! Love how you rescued your plants while adding new ones to your garden. Also loved your beautiful illustrations! I meantime am on a 2-week stay-cation and hope to do some artwork, read, and have walks in nature. Happy summer cruising!🐦🐛🦋🦗🐎

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Have a wonderful, creative break Jenny. Let’s hope there is a cool, gentle breeze for you too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Thanks Vanessa!

[@terencehammond8878]

Thank you and welcome back , i listen to a podcast called “where are you going ‘ By Catherine Carr on Amazon Music ,its amazing what you learn in a 10 minute conversation with a total stranger ,sometimes sad sometimes amusing ,i was walking my Border Collie Kate (wonderful to see one on this vlog) and met a lady a couple of days ago we were chatting and guess what she owned ? Yes a narrow boat !! And lived on her own rotating between house and narrow boat enjoying the best of both worlds ,of course i thoroughly recommended she must watch your excellent vlogs !! Nice to see you back on Alice take care xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I will have to check that podcast out; it sounds great. That is so kind of you to share my channel too.Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Grant-k7o]

Congratulations indeed on your 200th episode. You so deserve all these wonderful comments.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I am so grateful to have such wonderful followers of the channel. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@resurgem]

Another super video Vanessa, I found your comment about sleeping better on the boat interesting, as I've been watching Robbie Cummings, who says the opposite, as he is always aware of noises and movement outside. I was walking down the canal in Middlewich yesterday and called for a glass of wine at The Big Lock, whilst watching the boaters negotiate the lock itself.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It's the gentle rocking that I think sends me off to sleep! How wonderful to have a wine whilst doing a spot of gongoozlering. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@johnlawson2984]

Beautiful video as always..and after watching this I can see this lifestyle is the correct one for you…and us because we get to share in it weekly!! Safe travels and see ya next time.🦮🐛

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, John! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@stevej6132]

Nice to see you going through Malkins Bank. I have friends who lived there and one had a bench seat at the end of the garden to watch passing narrowboat people very close to the lock. I always loved visiting to sit and see who’s passing.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How wonderful to sit in your own bench and watch the boats go by! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@stevej6132]

@@themindfulnarrowboat yes it was nice but I can see that the life you’ve documented very well is something to be admired. Enjoying watching narrowboats is I feel a yearning to be on one and having the freedom and connection with nature that you so eloquently describe in your videos.

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland They say a change is as good as a rest. It seems you had both! It's lovely to be back with you on Alice Grace. The thought of no more Mindful Narrowboat and everything that goes with it, would be a disaster. I am so happy that your decision is to remain a boater, enjoying the peace and tranquility of canal life. A lovely video, with so much to see. The wildlife, flora and fauna is beautiful along and ajacent to the canal. Canal life suits you and Zephyr, but like everone else, you need a change and a rest sometimes.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Michael, I hope you are well? We still feel very happy to live on our boat fortunately. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care🌻🦋

[@michaelpilling9659]

Much better thanks Vanessa. 2 hospital visits next week - only check ups.

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Absolutely beautiful. It's always such a joy to watch your story. 😀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care🌻🦋

[@debh4190]

Zephyr sound asleep throughout the making of the tea, but FULLY AWAKE for the placing of the cookies! Especially her own. Loved it!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She is very biscuit-alert!🐾🐾😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Paulette-n1s]

Perfect, I love the comments of history,flora and fauna, my first time viewing , keep up the brilliant music and information

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much ☺️ Take care🦋🌻

[@momatmach1]

Thank you for sharing so much of your time for these blogs, they bring calm and learning about nature in a most wonderful way, looking forward to receiving my second book, the 2022 edition is much thumbed. Tim

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Tim! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@garyp8471]

Welcome back to what you enjoy and you must relax well if you sleep better on there. And thank you for sharing the great videos in what you do. Gary n Irene

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It's nice to be back, Gary and Irene! I hope you are both keeping well? Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@patriziar4634]

Congratulations on your 200 episode. You are a wonderful artist and poet! Are you not scared of being on the boat alone, you your have your faithful furry companion, but still did you ever feel scared? Love your knowledge of animals and plants🥰

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for the congratulations- I really appreciate it. My husband travels with me but is away a lot with work and his work is also the reason why he can’t be in the vlogs. He has a strict code of conduct about not being on social media. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@patriziar4634]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Thank you for replying to me, very kind of you🌺

[@sparklepea]

@@themindfulnarrowboatthis here is what I’ve been most curious about I felt sure you weren’t alone but never 100% I think it’s great that since he obviously doesn’t want to be on camera you can still successfully create a wonderful channel without ever referencing him

[@malcolmwallis8339]

Thank you welcome back 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is lovely to be back, Malcolm! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@garphykeks]

What a joyous return🥳I was at a funeral today and was feeling a little 'blue' and then.... Up popped your video! Many thanks and safe journey lass😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are okay? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@garphykeks]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Thank you.... She was an elderly lady. Sad, but she had seen her children grow to be very good people. That's really all one can wish for👍🙏

[@stevebell8552]

Another beautiful relaxing video 👍🥃

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@leftymadrid]

So nice to see your back. You know, I believe there's a right moment for everything. Being in the right place at the right moment is actually everything. Changes will always come. The nicest thing here is you have a choice, to live the narrow boat life, or sell everything and be in a home. There's always pros and cons in whatever you may decide. The important thing is to be happy...😊 I on the other hand have an entirely different situation. I was in California with a wonderful job, a partner, and friends, a whole life... 5 years ago I was on the phone with my parents which live on the outskirts of Madrid and I for the first time in ages felt how alone they felt, and that they actually needed help in various ways. They are at that age where they now need tending to. It all surprised me, caught me off guard! I could not sleep at night thinking how alone they felt! Just daily chores, and grocery shopping, house cleaning, and doctors appointments with both not being able to drive themselves anywhere anymore! My heart sunk, and tears came to my eyes knowing that within a week of that phone call I would have to leave absolutely everything in California so I could be with them to help out with all the necessary things. Knowing that I would have to sacrifice everything I Know, everything I have, and leaving my partner as well. But She understood that our lives were about to change completely. It was so difficult !! I wished her all the happiness, and that I had to do this for my parents as they've done so much for me... Well, it's been 5 years now, they thank me every day although they know what I have sacrificed in order to be there for them. Such is life. Every now and then I go sight seeing with my motorcycle to see the nice things in Spain. But yeah, been a lone wolf 🐺 all this time, I don't go out, and have no friends out here... But I believe that in life things happen for a reason, I'm sure to find myself again when they've passed on... For now, I'm happy I can be there for them.. So sorry, I digress oops!😊

[@irenedavo3768]

You left your Partner!

[@leftymadrid]

@@irenedavo3768 Yes Irene, she did not want to leave California, or her real estate agent job to come with me...

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What an incredibly kind and selfless person you are. I am sure there will be a time in the not too distant future where I will have to face the same situation and I hope that I am as caring and considerate as you. You deserve all the best happiness for your future.Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@robertbrierley7083]

You reminded me of when we went out on the boat for a week's holiday when we came home the floor in the house seemed strange as it didn't Swaythling all, I've noticed this year we haven't had as many butterflies in the garden or is it too early, Hopthe trip to London was OK, Lost the biscuit challenge to the boss even without the Bonio, lovely vlog have a good week and stay safe 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That used to happen to me that rocking sensation on land after being on the boat but I don't get that anymore which is strange? The Big Butterfly count starts on the 12th July so I hope they start showing up soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@peterbrown1208]

You are a very nice lady whose knowledge of bugs amazes me. And you make really good videos as well. Safe journeys.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Peter. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@RobinMuirhead]

Beautiful outlook on life thanks

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Robin. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Dyfhi]

Thank you Vanessa, enjoy your weekend…

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You too! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@GeminiXxX-i2o]

Welcome back, it is always nice when you can compare 2 different lifestyles and realize there are benefits to both, but nature always seem to win. 😊 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Nature does win, doesn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋