New Narrowboat Owners Forced to stay in a Marina. Did we make the right choice? Ep.33

[@sarahgardiner1649]

What a gorgeous day, fab walkies, superb art....lovely film.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you very much Sarah 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Sarah. Glad you enjoyed. It really was a nice day out. Take care 😀

[@adds91]

That rainbow was beautiful 🌈

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Sam, we couldn’t believe it when it came out and very poignant on Remembrance Sunday after the horns had finished. Take care and stay safe 😀

[@howardeastman311]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

And to you Howard for your kind comment. Take care 😃

[@bryanmitchell1059]

another great video, Happy Birthday Dexter. Thanks for sharing. Bryan & Donna

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Bryan and Donna for watching. Glad you both enjoyed. Take care x

[@dereknevill]

Hi. Your art is wonderful. One of the few pictures that would inspire me day after day..

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Kind of you to say Derek. Paul will be trilled with the lovely comments thank you. 😀. Take care.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much that is very kind. Hoping more art in the way soon

[@onefunnyoldman]

Thank you for your wonderful vlog. It's lovely to virtually join you ,away from the four walls and into natures beauty for a short while. Super art work Paul, dare I say, 'It's magic'.....Sorry couldn't resist it :)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Martin and who knows the career in magic could be changing to full time art 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Thank you Martin. Glad you took the time to come along with us. We appreciate it. Thank you for the kind comments re Paul’s artwork. Take care and stay safe 😀

[@d_smith]

Your photography is outstanding. I especially enjoyed the Dexcam, what a clever idea. It was fun seeing it from a dogs perspective.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Donna, Dexter cam has been very popular, we may have to do it again 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Donna. It really made us laugh. Glad you enjoyed. Take care 😃

[@chrisdoyle8344]

Happy birthday Dexter!!! Many, many more! Love Dexter cam...

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Many thanks Chris

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Chris. Glad you enjoyed Dextercam as much as us lol Take care and stay safe 😃

[@vickitally6931]

..love love love the Dexter cam!!!!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you, we may do that again

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww my fab bit too. Glad you liked. Take care. 😃

[@alaenke]

Lovely as always. Love the Dexter Cam🙂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you as always for your lovely comments . Dextercam really made us laugh 😃. Take care and stay safe.

[@ireneshortt7320]

Thank you for another lovely video, perfect antidote to the craziness in the world. The narrow boat artwork was gorgeous. Anthony I don’t envy the long commute after work it must be tiring at times. Dexter cam was great and an unusual but fascinating look at nature from a new angle. xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Irene. Thank you for the lovely comments on Paul’s artwork. We weren’t sure how Dexter cam would work out but it really did make me laugh to see his head bobbing through the woods. Hope you are well. Thanks again for your continued support and comments. Take care 😀

[@kathleenlench4087]

The woods look really nice and your paintings our favourite is the hedgehog

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Kathleen. It is a lovely spot with a nice visitors centre. My fav is the hedgehog too. Hope you are well. Keep safe. 😃

[@philipdoyle-allen6575]

Great video guys very calming , 😘 Pauline

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Pauline. Glad you enjoyed. Hope you are well and you are still enjoying the print 😃. Take care and stay safe x

[@lovelyskull3483]

May I say, all the Gods bless Anthony and the NHS.

[@AuntieSullivan]

Hi Paul and Anthony, My favourite of Paul's prints is the Kingfisher. I purchased one some months ago, and I'm delighted with it. Happy Birthday to Dexter, and the footage from his cam is pretty neat. Thanks for sharing the lovely woods and the walks. Glad the Marina has worked out so well. I heard a klaxon amongst the Narrowboat horns sounding for Remembrances Day!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you for watching and thank you for purchasing one of Paul’s prints. We loved watching the woods from Dexter’s perspective and glad people liked it. Hope you are keeping safe. Take care 😀

[@AuntieSullivan]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Hi Anthony, Please tell Paul, "Thank you" for using his wonderful talents to create something so lovely to share with us. Stay safe and well.

[@davidminton9937]

A great montage of colour and creative technique, your editing skills Paul are so good. I think you might have even found your next subject for your art work too? He was taking a bath outside your boat and appeared again on your walk, such a pleasant relaxing vlog. Really pleased your art work is becoming a success, well deserved. ✨

[@barrylytle5118]

Beautiful walk in the woods, loved the video at the dogs level.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Barry and thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Barry. We wanted to see what it looked like and the results made me laugh. Glad you enjoyed. Take care 😃

[@KarenSFrancis]

Love the Dextercam! Wish I could smell the autumn scents.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Karen. I love Autumn 🍂

[@loopylou]

You're a stunning artist.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you 🙏

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

I can only apologise for the number of ads this week. We didn’t realise we hadn’t changed the default KZbin settings. Paul has since rectified it. Hope it didn’t spoil the enjoyment of the vlog too much. Have a great weekend. 😃

[@JCDiamond]

We try to watch the ads on channels we like as long as they aren't too long. Mid-video ads are disruptive, but not as strange as videos that get stuck on the END. Once we got fed an ad that was LONGER THAN the video - and that one we skipped. What I'm finding now is a number of ads that cannot be skipped.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@JCDiamond yeah I think it is KZbin default and I hate it. Hopefully Paul has sorted it now. I find i skippable ads annoying. People should have the choice I think. 😀

[@valeriebaxter2354]

My favourite is Dexter! Love the Dexcam - hope he had an extra treat for his participation! x.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Valerie glad you enjoyed Dexter’s filming. Stay safe and have a lovely weekend 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. It really made us laugh when we played it. Seeing the walk from his perspective is something we have never seen before. Hope you are keeping safe Valerie. Take care. 😀

[@choclatmajik1]

Owl and squirrel are my favs. You are very gifted. I'm going to take a look at your prints, can you send to Australia ? Relax and enjoy the ambience of the marina for winter. Then you will both be fresh and ready when the weather warms up. Dexter, oh you lovely man ! Love watching all your stories, stay safe and warm..x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Jan thank you. I do post to Australia, if you add the item to your basket you can check out the postage cost before ordering. Px

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Jan. Where in Oz are you. We did the east coast years back and as much as we loved it we haven’t managed to get back since. Thank you for your lovely comments. Take care and stay safe 😀

[@choclatmajik1]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Hi Anthony, I live in Hobart, Tasmania. So if you haven't been to Tassie, you need to😉 Very pretty place with lots of history. I originate from Birmingham, left in 1981. Still miss some things if UK, Christmas is one, the qaint pubs is another. We do have snow here in Tas, but usually on and around the mountain. Maybe when all gets back to some kind of normality, you might visit again. Last time I was in the UK was 10yr ago, when best friend and I spent time there, and parts if Europe. Stay safe, keep smiling..

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@choclatmajik1 we have never been to Tasmania. Would be something I would love though. A lot of people say there are aspects of their original life they miss but most prefer the new one they have created and I hope that is you too. Best wishes . Take care x

[@WalkDrawDrive]

LOVE THE DEXTER-CAM!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Robert, Dexter cam seems very popular. 🐕

[@frankfreeman1444]

Happy Birthday to Dexter and thanks for the Dextercam views. You guys are to be envied for your wonderful lifestyle and it is appreciated that you will share it with us. I always enjoy the videos. 🙏

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you so much Frank. Glad you liked Dexter cam as much as we did. Thank you for coming along and your lovely comments. Take care 😃

[@adrianedwards4663]

You both very calm voices really nice

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Adrian. Glad you enjoyed. Take care and best wishes 😀

[@trevortaylor5430]

Another enjoyable vlog with superb video footage, and, like everyone else, I thought Dexter-cam was a great interlude. Glad your enjoying marina life - let’s all hope that life styles soon improve for everyone.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Trevor as always for your comments. We loved Dextercam, made us laugh when we watched back. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care and stay safe. 😀

[@dawndietz4654]

This was such a relaxing and lovely vlog. I really liked the new focus tricks and Dexter cam👍🏻😊. Paul you have an artists eye with the camera as well. I think the mallard on the stump in the mere would make a lovely painting. I’m sure you are spoiled for choice of beautiful things to paint on the canals. All is well here. We are preparing for a small Thanksgiving at our home in America. Usually 20 people but this year only 5 ! That’s a bit hard...next year will be better.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi Dawn. Thank you for your lovely comments. Glad you liked Dexter cam. We thought it worked and made me smile. Such a shame re thanksgiving. Having family in the states we know how important the holiday is for seeing family. I really do hope things get better for everyone soon. Take care. Stay safe 😀

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Dawn, thank you so much. We do have plenty of subjects to paint you are right. I hope you enjoy thanksgiving even with the smaller numbers xx

[@richardcaple2504]

Enjoyed your video. Marina definitely the best place to be during lockdown. When you start continuous cruising will that impact on commutes to work. Your artwork is amazing. I met David on the Trent and Mersey at Willington outside Dragon pub. We had a good chat, really nice genuine guy. Hope to meet up on your travels. Stay warm and look after each other.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Richard. We hope the commute will become less time where we start to CC. David always comes across as a nice guy and I don’t think you can fake that. Glad you like the vlogs😀 Take care and stay safe 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. David has been so supportive of our channel and my art and does seem like such a lovely person. We are hoping to be much closer to Anthony’s work when we go cruising. Thanks for watching 👍

[@AhmedKhoga]

best of luck and thank you

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Ahmed. Glad you enjoyed. Take care my friend 😃

[@exploringthecanalcut1910]

Evening gents, im close to ordering a brand new boat. I love your boat and layout. If you were ordering a new boat now is there anything you would change. All the best. Enjoy the summer. Love to Dexter. woof.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

That’s brilliant. The bed, we would prefer a cross over bed and friends that have them just love them. Anything you need to ask give us a shout 👍

[@cal7184]

Glad you're both doing ok & coping with lockdown. The area where I live has been put into tier 4 lockdown too, so it's nice to get out for a walk with the dogs, just to get a little normality into the day. I loved the Dexter cam, interesting to see the world for his perspective. Take care, stay safe & well.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Callum. It really is important to get out there in the fresh air and you are right, it does give some sort of normality to this madness. The Marina is a nice place to be I guess whilst we can’t really cruise anyway and the people are lovely. Dextercam made me laugh, I think it was seeing his head bobbing through the woods. Hope you are doing ok and coping with the tight restrictions. Take care and stay safe. 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Callum getting out in the fresh air is definitely the best medicine. Stay safe and enjoy the peace 👍

[@lyns2626]

Beautiful vlog and loved the Dexter-cam! He is much more patient with something like that than my two Aussies would be. Continued good thoughts and prayers for Paul’s dad and his recovery. Stay safe and healthy! Happy birthday pats for Dexter!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Lyn. Dexter is so chilled lol. I remember once when he was in the garden chewing a bone and fireworks going off. He wasn’t bothered at all. 😂 take care and stay safe 😀

[@juliasilkwood8162]

The walking path in the woods looks so peaceful and beautiful. Especially this time of year. Have a wonderful week guys. Stay well.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Julia. It was a lovely walk and made even better by the fact that there was self service coffee at the visitors centre 😀. Hope you are having a good weekend. Take care and stay safe 😀

[@janiceatkinson5112]

Dexter cam is a winner. Another wonderful vlog.Thanks for sharing your life. Keep safe and well.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Janice. Dexter cam really made me laugh. Thank you for watching. Take care and stay safe 😀

[@nodrogawson963]

Really nice, pleasant vlog. and always super quality. I wouldn,t like to choose which is the best picture because they are all so good. Dexter's camera work is very good also. Nice work from a fine team. Thank you for sharing.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. Lovely comments. Hope you are well and keeping safe. Take care 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We may do Dexter cam again. Stay safe 👍

[@gailwells1728]

Fab vlog, we quite often park at the ring o bells pub and walk to the marina opposite you for coffee and cake,oh and a sausage for ruby our dog (pug x). Stay safe x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Gail and thanks for watching. We always get a sausage for Dexter if we go to the chippy, he wasn’t best pleased when we were eating healthy for nearly a year xx

[@MrStevemyname]

Was about to turn in for the night, it's half midnight 22/11/20... but decided to watch your vblog... I'm glad I did, so relaxing, unrushed and very therapeutic. Loved Dexter cam, as well as your camera work too of course. Take care.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you for your kind comments. Dexter cam has been a big hit I think. Hope you get a good nights sleep. Stay safe 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed the Dexter cam bit. Really made me smile. Hope you are well. Time for bed me thinks. Take care and best wishes 😀

[@stephenmatthews9378]

Great video again Paul, you have a good eye for detail and colour and a fantastic ability to put it down on paper. Thanks

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks for your kind words Stephen. I agree, Paul does have a good eye (although I am biased 😂). Take care 😃

[@pspls3285]

Another great video. Loved Dexter with his Dexter Cam. The marina looks really nice. And the perfect rainbow 🌈 at the end of your vlog was so pretty. Thank you Anthony & Paul for sharing 🤗💕 And as always stay safe!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care

[@barryedwards4481]

Hi guys another great video Happy 12th Birthday Dexter the walk looked so relaxing the dexter cam was great and the bag Anthony was had in his hand I bet it wasn’t a bag of treats good luck with the online course Anthony and trying to pick a favourite art work is to hard as they are all great stay safe guys and happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Barry thank you for your kind comments. We will try and hide the bag in future vlogs ha, stay safe and thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Barry. Hope you are well. Enjoyed Sydney very much when we visited years ago. It was Mardi Gras and I got a wave and comment from Bob Down ( think he is more famous here than Oz). We loved Dextercam so really pleased you liked it too. Hope you are well. Take care 😀

[@James-h3r8l]

Hi Boys.....hope you're well. Happy Birthday Dexter! Lovely Autumn scenes in this weeks vlog, the ripples and reflections in the cut....stunning! I'm so pleased your art is selling well Paul. I'm not surprised at all!. I love the prints that I purchased, the Owl and Hedgehog being my favourites. I don't envy your drive to work Anthony. I was the same as you however I have just changed jobs last week so my commute/walk to work is just ten minutes. I'm glad you are enjoying being in the marina. Take care for now....

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks James and lovely to hear from you. It definitely makes a difference reducing the commute so that is good you managed that. Well done on your new job too. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. Love getting your comments. Hope you are well. Take care and stay safe. 😃

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Your videos just keep getting stronger as you add new and interesting camera angles and more visual interest. Kudos! Anthony, I feel for you with your commute. I endured a similar daily commute for several years here in Los Angeles and it takes its toll. Please be safe and careful. Sending warm wishes and a chin scratch to Dexter Boy. 😃🐶

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Michael, I appreciate that, I do try and make the videos as interesting as I can. I enjoy it when Anthony appears in the vlogs. We are hoping once lockdown is over, we can head out onto the network and be closer to Anthony’s work place. Stay safe and thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Michael for your lovely comments as always. It definitely is a struggle and one which I hope will get better. Dexter thanks you for the chin scratch 😉. Have a good weekend and take care. 😀

[@seanadams6328]

Hi Guys, great vlog. really enjoyed the "Dexter cam" Perhaps we can have a few minutes of that each week LOL Dexter the roving reporter! Keep safe and be well.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sean, really glad you enjoyed the Dexter cam, I’m sure Dexter wouldn’t mind. Stay safe 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Sean. It really did make us laugh watching him going through the woods. Hope you are well. Have a good weekend and take care 😀

[@winnerdinner]

A Heron would be fab.....maybe one day... keep the videos coming guys....

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Never thought of that. Will tell Paul! Take care 😂🤣

[@clivekibbler4578]

nice vlog as always very relaxing

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Clive

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Clive. Glad you enjoyed. Best wishes. 😃

[@franktyred9195]

Paul, you certainly have a lovely eye for the world around you. Thank you for sharing these snippets of your lives. Cheers and take care.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Frank. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. Hope you are keeping safe and well. Take care 😃

[@suecarboni9978]

Hi, to the three of you from cold, cloudy and grey Connecticut, USA! We are loving your vlog and following the adventures of Dexter! Suggestion: Instead of thinking about Christmas cards this year, how about doing greeting cards? When I had my own business, I did seasonal cards, but also put my photos on cards that were blank on the inside so folks could use them for birthdays, hellos, any message, with your beautiful art (hedgehog!) on the front they would be something unique and beautiful.....a set of them would also make a beautiful year-round gift....

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Sue and thanks for watching all the way across the pond. Weather isn’t much better here at the moment . Glad you enjoyed Dexter cam as much as we did. That isn’t a bad idea at all re the cards and Paul seems to be quite taken with it. Thank you for the suggestion. Hope you are well and keeping safe. Take care and best wishes 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Sue first off thank you so much for your lovely comments and thanks for watching. That a great idea thank you. I didn’t know wheather to have a pack of 6 postcards but the greeting cards are a great idea. Thank you 🙏 💕

[@ednahawkesworth7551]

Thanks for that walk through the woods. Because I’m clinically vulnerable I’ve not been able to go out and see it for myself. Thanks ever so much for your films.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww Edna thank you. We are glad that the vlogs help brighten up your day in these uncertain times. Thank you for the lovely comments and stay safe 😄

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Edna it’s comments like yours that make this whole thing worth it 💕

[@davejenkins744]

my fav print is the kingfisher.... thanx guys

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Dave I really like that one too 👍

[@johnallen148]

Hi Paul great video it’s so nice to see how you both live on a narrowboat,your Art work looks great will be looking at your web page after watching this video ,not quite sure what your partner dose in the NHS key worker well done him ,love the scenery when walking Dexter how are you getting on in your new life style it looks fantastic,till next time hopefully by then I will remember your partners name sorry Paul ,take care keep safe,John 🌹🥂✅🌈❤️❤️🙈🙉🙊🐵

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi John Thank you so much. Anthony is a sonographer. I don’t know how he sleeps at night with the threat of Covid in work, I really admire his commitment to work, he has always struck me as being one of the kindest people I know. Thanks for watching and have a great week 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi John. Thank you for the kind words. I am a radiographer by background having managed both CT and MRI units but decided to get back on the shop floor and retrained as a Sonographer. It has been business as usual for us during the pandemic. Thank you for watching. Stay safe 😀

[@penguinpeter6912]

Thanks Paul, some stunning video in this vlog,👏🏻👏🏻and you guys are a breath of fresh air with your attitude to lockdown. Keep safe chaps,see you next time 🌞 🍻 penguin peter 🐧🐧 .

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you so much. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. I have to ask, Penguin Peter. I noticed last week and meant to ask then. 😃. Take care and stay safe 😀

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Anthony that is so nice 👍

[@turbogirl8439]

Really love the kingfisher and the squirrel...or is it a chipmunk?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Many thanks Samantha it is a squirrel 🐿

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

My fav is still the hedgehog 😃. Take care 😃

[@cherryclark2572]

Happy birthday to Dexter, a venerable hound! 🎈

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

😃. Thank you Cherry. He is one cute dog. Take care and stay safe. 😀

[@terrycoles9079]

Thank you for another wonderful vlog. Very calming and enjoyable viewing. Love the hedgehog print , but to be honest they are all amazing.. Terry.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Terry. It is my favourite too. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. We always try and emphasise the calming aspects of nature if we can. Hope you are well. Take care 😀

[@maureenlowther8867]

Love your arr

[@johncodee9175]

The DexCam is ace! 😁😄😄

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Code. We loved it. Hope you and Karlene are well. Take care x

[@johncodee9175]

Hey Anthony, we're keeping well thanks buddy. Always looking forward to seeing your vlogs at the weekend. 🙂👍👍

[@anthonyjohnson6877]

Great vlog Paul really enjoyed it 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cough cough and we share the same name too! 😂. Glad you enjoyed, take care 😀

[@anthonyjohnson6877]

Sorry and Paul and Anthony 🙈

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@anthonyjohnson6877 lol. Don’t worry about it. Just teasing

[@tanyahart2366]

Hello hope your all well safe and happy .... loved this vlog and loved the Dexter cam... seeing you both so attentive to him and him filming you.... I love him so much ... hope he had a wonderful birthday .... Anthony I’m sorry your journey to work is tedious but to have a job is a wonderful thing these days And you sound very skilled in what you do... and hope your course is going well . Paul so happy to hear your art is going well ... love them all but hedgehog Is my favourite.... can you try to do something like that but with pink and lilac flowers near by... it would be so popular with those colours as they would compliment the brown hedgehog .... well love for now speak soon xxxxxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Tanya for your lovely comments as always. I agree, having employment in this uncertain time is indeed a blessing and I enjoy my job which is always a bonus. Glad you enjoyed Dextercam as much as we did. Hope you are keeping well. Take care and stay safe 😀 xx

[@christinehunter9867]

Hi Paul, Anthony and Dexter. What a fantastic vlog, in my opinion the best yet 😊👍Loved the Dexcam, why have a dog and bark yourself Paul, that's what I say 🤣🤣😂😂 Gave you a bit of time off of filming. Nice to see lots of Anthony too, and looking more relaxed in front of the camera. Really enjoyed this, well done! 🤗🤗😊👍💜

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you as always Christine. I still hate talking in front of the camera but getting better. Glad you enjoyed Dextercam it really did make me smile. Hope you are doing well and keeping safe. Take care 😃x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Christine thanks for your lovely comments, it was one of my favourites, really enjoyed putting this one together. Thanks for watching 💕🐕

[@beckyholmes8519]

What a beautiful vlog this week all the lovely scenery and wildlife and art work I like all of your prints shown but my favorite is the owl. The marina looks like a good place to spend lock down. Have a great week and I will look forward to seeing you next week.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Becky that’s so kind. I like the owl a lot. The Marina does feel like a safe place to be. You have a great week and stay safe too 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Becky. Nice to see familiar names in the comments. Glad you enjoyed the vlog and the art work. Hope you are well and keeping safe. 😀

[@annm6049]

Great vlog guys, Happy Birthday Dexter. Stay safe and well xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Ann. Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for Dexter’s birthday wishes. Take care 😀

[@tracyhopkinson9311]

Lovely to see your progress. Keep healthy and happy lads.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Tracy and thanks for watching 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Tracy. You too😃. Take care x

[@pennyrees290]

I loved the Dexter cam it was such a pleasant change from usual blogs x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Penny x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Penny. We were really pleased how that turned out and he is such an obliging camera dog. 😃. Take care and stay safe x

[@jillipepper5353]

Lovely video, gorgeous scenery and I giggled at doggie cam.😂🤣. It’s been another rough week worldwide and getting to see online friends, is a nice break from the news. I try to stay away from it all but get dragged in wondering what is happening and then spending hours being angry, scared and wishing I hadn’t looked. This week I’m limiting my time , starting tomorrow, a lot of the people I follow post on Friday and Saturday so can’t miss the good news.😂🤣. My worrying is not going to change anything but my blood pressure and depression so I’m going to ignore it all. One good thing I saw this morning though is a trade deal between the UK and Canada , so I enjoyed seeing that. I’m knitting hats and fingerless gloves for the grandkids and working on a cross stitch project for my daughter for Christmas so I have lots to keep me busy. I’m happy to hear your art is selling well Paul, since the canals seem full of Swans, maybe a swan and some cygnets? I like the owl and the hedgehog of your current ones. Anthony, that you for your service during this dangerous time for all front line healthcare workers, it has to be stressful everyday, knowing how fast and far this travels. Take care, be safe both of you, before you know it the lockdown will be over and you can be back out on the cut some and then spring and open water wherever you want to cruise. 🥰🙋🏼

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you as always Jillipepper. Dexter cam made me laugh too bless him. Lovely to get comments from online friends too. You do sound like you have used your time productively. It is good news, I hope, that there seems light at the end of this very long dark tunnel with the news of a possible vaccine so here is hoping and hope people can hug and meet with friend and love ones sooner rather than later. Good to hear you are well. Take care and stay safe 😀 x

[@kathyowens9901]

You had me at the dexter cam! And Anthony, keep going to school, just remind yourself it will end, I love your marina, it fits you guys at this point in time.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Kathy. We loved the way Dextercam turned out and it really did make me laugh. I know, don’t know why I do it to myself. Every-time I say “This will be the last” 🤣😂. Hope you are keeping well Kathy. Take care and stay safe. 😄x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Kathy 💕

[@Darren_and_Julie]

Loving the dog cam lol ..and your artwork amazing .Darren likes the kingfisher but i like hedgehog one .x keep up the great vlogs ..julie x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Awe thank you both. Dexter cam made me laugh. Can’t believe the footage actually worked. How are you guys. Hope you are both well. I am with you Julia (sorry Darren) I love the hedgehog. Nice to hear from you both. Best wishes. 😀

[@Darren_and_Julie]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 we both great thsnm you..stay safe you 3 and looking forward to the next vlog x oh and we actually started a plan to get our own narrowboat oneday lol

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@Darren_and_Julie that sounds exciting. Fingers crossed for you all. X

[@lilisanchez3517]

Firstly love the calm of your 'films', in this world of stress & anxiety the shots of wildlife and nature on the cut are loverleee :-) I very much like that you are showing the laundry job, its good to see the day-to-day tasks, oft narrowboat life is glamourised and a bit unreal, to show the 'must-dos' of life gives a truer representation of life on the cut... Thank you for sharing :-) PS: Dexter is a sweeeteee

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Lili. You are right, although narrowboat life is a great way of living, the same mundane jobs we had wen we lived in a house still need to be done. Glad you are finding the vlogs calming, nature and love of nature is our main focus. We loved the way Dexter cam turned out. I have never seen his perspective before. Made me smile so much. Hope you have a good weekend and thanks for watching. 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Lili glad you thought so, we try to keep our video’s real and show what it’s like from our perspective. I enjoyed putting this video together, I hope we can keep going during lockdown 💕

[@jayoneill1533]

Beautiful videography, your artist’s eye serves you well. I love the Dexter-Cam, so clever!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Jay. We weren’t sure how that would turn out but really made us smile. Glad you enjoyed. Take care and stay safe 😃

[@eirishemd]

Love the hedgehog! Such an enjoyable vlog. A painting of the autumn leaves would be lovely. That Dexter! Such a talented boy. Glad you are happy with the marina although the commute must be tiring for Anthony. Hugs as ever

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thanks Elaine as always lovely positive comments. Dexter is an absolute star, bless him. Thank you for the concern re the commute. It is a bit of a bind but you do get used to it. Hope you are well. Take care 😀

[@martinduggan138]

Another beautiful vlog guy's we're so glad you're settling in to boat life, love the Dexter cam made us laugh, I'm going to be buying the kingfisher picture next month Paul so get busy lol.Take care guy's and stay safe.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Martin and thanks for watching. I can’t wait for next year, going to be a lot of art on the site soon.

[@mmp3pets]

my favorite.... the squirrell!!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Glad you like the art work. Hope you have a good weekend. Stay safe 😀

[@cherylmandla927]

What a beautiful vlog you two are very talented people also loving Dexter's camera work, picture perfect so much colour & very peaceful walk. Thank you Paul, Anthony & Dexter for sharing. Stay safe.❤🐾xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Cheryl. Really kind comments. We loved Dexter cam, wasn’t sure how it would turn out but he made me laugh. Thank you for watching and your positive comments. Take care 😀

[@lizmchale1372]

Another great vid. Thanks guys. Loving Dexter cam and the beautiful scenery footage. X

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Liz. My favourite bit. Really made me smile. Thank you for the lovely comments and for watching. Take care. 😃

[@aussiesteve2816]

Great vlog guys, loved dexters cam, would of been funny along with a dexter voice over, I think staying in the marina for lockdown and winter is the best way with all the amenities, you’ll soon be out cruising the system again, nice sales on your art Paul look forward to seeing more, stay safe, look after each other and keep making each other smile

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks you 🇦🇺 Steve. Dexter cam made me laugh. We weren’t sure how it would turned out but as it happens I think he stole it lol. Thank you for the nice comments on Paul’s artwork. Hope you are well. Keep safe 😃

[@amysances8548]

Brilliant video, love the Dexcam! I especially love the owl, all of your work is amazing. Stay safe!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Amy. We are overwhelmed by how much people liked the Dexter cam. It really did make me laugh. Thank you for watching. Take care 😃

[@mandellaedwards5400]

Nice to see Dexter is such a talented cameraman/dog!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. It really made us laugh. 😃

[@maureenlowther8867]

Meant to read love your art.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Maureen. Glad you like Paul’s artwork 😃. Take care x

[@annie2950]

Hi Guys great vlog. Paul you should introduce yourself as an Artist first you have such talent my favorite is the Hedgehog. Those all are brilliant and so life like. Glad your both enjoying the Boat life. Dexter such a super star. Keep safe. Xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Annie I think I will, I have made more money from my artwork than my magic this year xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Annie. I agree, Paul definitely has a talent and am glad he now has time to embrace it. My fav is the hedgehog 😃. Hope you are keeping safe. 😃

[@susanleigh6964]

Another thoroughly enjoyable video, great to see you both and the different perspective from Dextercam😀 My fave is the Squirrel drawing, but all your drawings are fantastic Paul. Keep safe guys, love your vlog. Susan in Oz.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Susan. Hope all is well in Oz. I loved the way Dextercam turned out. Make me laugh. Thank you for watching and your lovely comments about Paul’s artwork. Take care and have a good weekend. 😃

[@katefernstrom]

Love your art work.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you for your lovely comments on Paul’s artwork 😃

[@CrichieB]

Another lovely video, beautifully lit, right from the intro. A pleasure to watch

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Chrichie for you supportive comments as always. Glad you enjoyed. Hope you’re having a good weekend. Take care 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much 😊

[@shardlake]

Lovely vlog, especially enjoyed Dexter-cam, wife thinks I am obsessed as always watching Narrow Boats :) You are a fine addition to my collection...

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much. Dexter cam seems very popular. Your comments have made my day, thank you.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Thank you. I can’t talk. Before we got ours we constantly watched boat vloggers. Who am I kidding, we still do lol. Thank you for adding us. Have a good weekend. Take care. 😀

[@mikemiles3068]

I think you are very smart with your decision to stay in the marina, this pandemic just keep getting worse. It is so hard distancing from close friends and family. Stay safe and keep the great videos coming, it definitely helps.‼️👍✅

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Mike. It definitely feels like it was the right thing to do. Funnily enough, the whole village and marina had a power cut last and it made me realise how battery management would be difficult in winter, especially as we can’t currently cruise because of the lockdown. Hope you are doing well. Take care and stay safe 😃

[@davidmills636]

I loved Dextercam! Very touching of people to sound the horns on Remembrance Sunday. Hope you're keeping warm and dry! Lovely vlog as always 😃 x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you David. Dexter cam made me smile so much. It was touching and then that rainbow was amazing. Hope you are well. Take care 😀 x

[@brenda9990]

Who wouldn’t love Dexter!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Have a lovely Christmas 🎄🐕👍

[@davidminton9937]

Your rainbow at the end is very thought proving, calming and respectful. Hope Paul considers sketching and painting some of the natural flora & fauna, the fungi growing on the tree would be a great subject. Take care, keep safe stay well. ✨

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you David. We couldn’t believe the rainbow appeared. It was very moving all the boaters sounding their horns after the 2 minutes silence. He is currently working on some more native animals as we speak. I want him to do a fox in the snow. Hope you are well. Thanks for your support as always. Take care 😀

[@barrieking5939]

Some superb footage again. The canalside shots are beautiful and very moody. Autumn has got to be the best time of year. Keep up the good work Paul. Stay safe.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Barrie. I am with you. Definitely my favourite season. Glad you are enjoying it. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Best wishes 😃

[@panners125]

There’s something special about Autumn. 🍂👍🏻

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Phillip. There definitely is. My favourite season. Take care 😃

[@brodie2711]

What a lovely and evocative video, the remembrance Sunday in the marina was especially special. Dexter Cam, I thought it really worked seeing things from a pooches point of view. The lockdown here in London is dreadful and I can't wait to join you cruising the cut. Please, all three of you take care of yourselves. All the best. Stephen.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Stephen. It was made all the more evocative when the rainbow appeared. I laughed so much at Dexter cam bless him. Fingers crossed for you being able to get out and about soon. Hope you are keeping safe and thanks as always for your lovely comments. Take care 😀

[@brodie2711]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Yes the rainbow really was special.

[@annickrochester3232]

Wonderful art! I love the hedgehog!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

This is my favourite too. Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for watching 😀

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you, the hedgehog has been my best selling artwork 💕

[@Booma69]

Very nice vlog mate. I really love the Owl you painted as the eyes appear to have a wonderful depth and peacefulness to them. Well done fellas stay safe and well from Aussie.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Garry. I’m glad you like the owl, it’s one of my favourites. You stay safe 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Garry. I am always astounded by the finished art pieces that Paul produces. I know I am biased but I am super proud of his talent. Hope all is good in Oz and you are keeping safe. Take care 😀

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Awesome vlog and love the dexter cam. Great idea. Stay safe guys. X

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. We really laughed when we saw the footage back. He is a star bless him. Take care. Best wishes 😀

[@annewellington3696]

Thank you for another interesting vlog. Love the. Dogs eye view from Dexter cam, also you are both in the camera shot for a change. Take care & stay safe.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Anne. I loved the Dexter cam. Really made me laugh. Hope you are keeping safe. Take care 😃

[@Tandan.]

very good vlog and I like the squirrel best and then I think it's fun that Anthony is with, understand if you do not like being in front of the camera, but it's good as in this vlog;)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. I enjoy it when Anthony speaks to camera, I think it’s much more interesting than just me waffling on. Thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. I don’t mind too much but am not always around when Paul films. Hope you are well and appreciate your lovely comments we so often get. Take care and stay safe 😃

[@sheryld1957]

Beautiful footage! Of course Dexcam has to be a hit. Sorry Anthony has to travel so far for work, but it seems like it is worth it. Hopefully you can get out there exploring the canals soon. Take care and stay well

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Sheryl. Always enjoy your lovely comments. Dexter cam made me laugh. Turned out better than we expected. I am slowly getting used to the commute although it does make the days seem longer. Hope you are keeping well. Take care as always 😀

[@zoewystawnoha2473]

My favorite is the hedgehog! Thank you for the video Paul and Anthony xxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

😘. Thanks for watching. My fav too. Hope to see you soon. Don’t seem to ever work with you anymore. 😟

[@zoewystawnoha2473]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 aw I know it's rubbish 😞... I miss working with you...... We use to have a right laugh!!!! 😂😂😂 Xxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@zoewystawnoha2473 I know. Me too. 😞 x

[@user-nt8ck4zg4z]

Such amazing pictures so talented

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks for the lovely comments re Paul’s artwork. Take care 😀

[@debcameron4204]

Loved the autumn photography. Dexter as a camera man gave us a great new perspective. Those woods that you walk through are beautiful. Doesn’t compare with anything here in Australia.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hi Deb. Thank you for watching. Dexter certainly has a way with the camera. It really made me laugh as he bobbed through the woods. We went through the rainforest in Cairns when we visited Oz many years back and that was truly stunning. We were disappointed we didn’t see the Cassowary bird. Take care and stay safe 😃

[@1950PeeJay]

Another fabulous vlog boys. My favourite artwork is the owl. Loved the Dexter Cam...didn't he do well! Stay safe and well.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Thanks Pam. He definitely stole the show, although I think he always does. My fav is the hedgehog but then They are one of my favourite British wildlife. Take care and thanks for the lovely comments. Stay safe 😀

[@paul123p]

Another cracking video today guys! My fave is the Kingfisher i have to say. Dexter cam is a great addition to the channel. Hope you are both staying safe. P

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Paul. Glad you enjoyed. Wasn’t sure how Dexter cam would look but we were made up with the footage. Hope you are keeping safe. Take care 😀

[@paul123p]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Its a great idea. Can't wait for next weeks. Keep it up gents