OFF GRID LIVING: FORAGING mushrooms to heat our NARROWBOAT home | EP 8

We are both passionate about finding new creative hobbies, and in this video, we go on a woodland forage and create some acrylic pour painting art.
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We are Adam & Lauren, we live full time on board our 59ft Narrowboat with our dog Shanti. We are excited to welcome you into our daily life as we continuously cruise around the British waterways.
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Adam: / adam.floatinghome
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We love reading your comments on what you thought of the video :)
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[@clarelamberti9651]

Just subscribed after watching Ben and Emily ! Love your channel . The whole 8 I’ve watched resonates with me , foraging , plants , healthy food ,diy , charity shop clothes and growing your own , oh and Shanti I have a pup too . By the way I love your bathroom !!

[@mw0lge]

damp newspaper and the white ash from the fire, used as a paste to clean the glass. The mist, and those paintings, wow. 👌

[@thefloatinghome17]

Yes, we've been doing that now after someone else mentioned it also - thanks a lot for the tip and for watching :)

[@batesy4760]

Just come across your channel and I am hooked very peaceful and tranquil feels great for the soulSo nice to come across a couple who seem happy and content with their lifestyle I am looking forward to watching your journey peace and love

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hello! What a kind comment thank you so much, that’s really made us smile this morning ☺️

[@robertlaird6746]

Try cleaning your wood burning stove with ash. Just put some on a paper towel and wipe the glass clean. This will prevent the glass from fogging up the next time you use it so that you can see the fire.

[@charlenecarnes8139]

Love watching your channel with my morning coffee your vibes get me in such a good mood❤❤❤

[@davidlogan4329]

That low lying fog was indeed very spooky with so little visibility. Love your adventures so much through the beautiful English countryside. Give Shanti a big cuddle from me.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hey David - yes we love a foggy canal, amazing how different it all looks in different weather conditions - thank you for watching and we will definitely give shanti a cuddle from you ☺️

[@sylviagoodman3094]

Love watching everything you are doing ❤

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you!

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello you three - greetings from Poland I really enjoyed your forage for mushrooms. It's something that most families do here in Poland during September/October. The mushrooms we collect are very varied in type and all come from the forest floor. The canal cruise this week was mystical. Early morning mist with the sun breaking through has something magical about it. Lovely camera work and commentary guys. See you again soon. Stay safe please

[@michaelpilling9659]

Just sent you an email with a photograph attached showing the results from last Wednesday of our foraging expedition to find mushrooms in our local forest here in nowe Slupno, Poland.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hi Michael, I only just had a chance to check your email! Wow that is amazing ! We would love to forage with you one day and learn more about mushrooms - we are just beginners.. thanks for sending that and for your kind comment ☺️

[@lorrainenorman8594]

Hope you find some ‘beef’ and ‘chicken’ mushrooms - they sound delicious ❤️

[@thefloatinghome17]

So do we!! Still searching

[@julieblackstock8650]

I use pine cones and dried satsuma skins as fire lighters too

[@thefloatinghome17]

Will definitely be trying the dried satsuma skins! Thanks for the tip :)

[@sharonwhitfield4160]

Another great vlog!! As soon as you said your friend was Fern...I knew who you meant!!

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Sharon! Yes feel so lucky to have Fern on hand to identify everything for me lol!

[@MegaNelly67]

Always look forward to your videos thank you

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank so much, we are glad you enjoy them!

[@jengardner949]

Love watching your videos I find them so relaxing!!! Beautiful painting! 💜

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you so much Jen :) so glad you enjoy them!

[@sianwarwick633]

Cool. I'm a bit careful about foraging, depending on the weather. I have seen giant soft white mushroom on tree roots where its damp. They look delicious. Lovely painting technique.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Good forage even if you didn't find the best mushroom, I guess if Shanti had a sniff of the mushroom you are seeking you mind find a bounty full. Loved the mystic cruise. Lovely art work Lauren.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hey Sheila, glad you enjoyed the misty cruise! Have a great day

[@shae5502]

I recognised that wood - Burbage Common. The mist looked amazing

[@thefloatinghome17]

Yes we love burbage common! Hoping to forage there again soon

[@markbonn1982]

Another FAB V-Log folks.. What a serene life to lead too :-) When you wet the cloth to clean your fire glass give it a dig in the log fire ash if you need some none chemical added friction to shift harder marking to the screen :-) We had chimney to our log burner swept yesterday all ready for another burning season too :-) WOW what creative arty farty medium too :-) Maybe too messy for the grandkids until we have a dry day n lots of space outdoors too :)

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hey Mark! Great idea with the ash - we have actually washed dishes before with ash too as we learnt of it’s antibacterial properties! And yes definitely a messy hobby so old clothes and lots of table coverage is essential!

[@tommotomlinson3370]

Not long found you guys....it's so peaceful and calming watching videos of your life, "boatlife" looks amazing 🙏...love how the painting turned out 👌

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hey Tommo, thanks for this kind comment and glad you feel calm when watching! Hope you have a great day 😊

[@dawnoakley1776]

Wow! Going to have a go at that painting, looks amazing! Xx

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

I enjouyed everything, including the mushrooms, then...the show stopper. Awesome art! 💖👍🇳🇱🙋‍♀🇳🇿 🙏

[@thefloatinghome17]

So happy you enjoyed :)

[@laurencoley2560]

Yay 🥰❤️

[@bigmamma6584]

Beautiful art work xx

[@bobbing_along]

Oooh loved this one. And thought the cut mushroom looked like a tunnocks tea cake 😅

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks guys! And hahaha yes we see that actually!

[@freeliving7819]

Another wonderful video to watch, I absolutely love the painting you two created!!

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you !

[@lukestrauss8933]

That painting was so pretty! Loving the content guys ❤

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Luke!

[@sophieroyston9281]

This is the most wholesome ever. Love it x

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you ❤️

[@stevewrissy9748]

Nice relaxing vlog, the paintings look amazing, just a tip when cleaning the fire glass, dip the damp kitchen towel gently in the top of the white ashes and it will clean the glass crystal clear.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hey Steve, thanks so much really glad you enjoyed it - definitely will try the ash tip also!

[@crystalIzed333]

Shanty is so adorable!

[@garry9999]

Magical eh !

[@vishnujmohan5089]

❤

[@georgesargent-childs780]

Love this video!

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks George!

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

Just watched all your vlogs in one go .loving all three of you .keep up the good work. Now you are one of my favourites.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hey Ralph, wow what a very kind comment to receive! We are so so glad you are enjoying the videos.. definitely comments like this that make us want to continue making them!

[@steveparkes1266]

Great painting technique ! Enjoying your vlogs, thanks for sharing 👍

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Steve, glad you are enjoying them! New one came out today :)

[@rayandjotravels]

Loved the painting! And that misty morning looked spectacular. Cool video ❤

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks so much guys :) glad you enjoyed!

[@joannebowman2246]

Shame you didn’t find the mushrooms! Love the painting - so talented 💗

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Joanne! We will find them one day I know it!

[@carolinefisher1973]

Another lovely vlog. I’m sure you’ll find those mushrooms soon.

[@thefloatinghome17]

We hope so! Thanks for watching Caroline :)

[@Awakenedsoul1583]

I hope you find Turkey tail and chaga on your forage ❤️❤️

[@wellbeingonwater]

I looked for a beef steak today! My neck hurts from looking up! No success!

[@thefloatinghome17]

From our fairly limited knowledge, they are usually found at the stump and on the lower half of the tree :)

[@lacylobdell7455]

Thank you for picking up trash!

[@andiruslan7113]

Saya..kota makassar..indonesia

[@ravenwolfshead]

What do you use to clean the Glass

[@Awakenedsoul1583]

I've a hubby that does that too Lauren 😂😂

[@6412mars]

Love the channel..Just getting started..I know Lauren sings and plays beautifully 😊Do you play and sing as well,Adam? Lovely couple you two 😊

[@Awakenedsoul1583]

You could make a mint tea with the ivy

[@thefloatinghome17]

Great idea! We actually love mint tea also :)

[@dirtybiker420]

hope you find some "cool" ones 🤭

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Jools!

[@borderreiver3288]

HOORAY...AT LAST...A GUY DOING THE LOCKS WHILE THE LASS STEERS THE BOAT....USUALLY, IT IS THE OTHER WAY AROUND...

[@lisapotipher461]

Wow amazing and where the mushrooms u thought we’re cotw we’re they turkey tail ?

[@sianwarwick633]

I think those were chicken or hen of the woods, but again they were a little dried . I would bring some kind of ID help. And leave some behind to propagate for yhe next year

[@kdkay4039]

If you keep toilet paper rolls or paper towel roll, you stuff them with used dryer sheets and dryer lint. They are GREAT fire starters! The best part is they are all trash items that your up-cycling!

[@johnpearson1258]

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[@janeingram7331]

Tell Danni & Joe to pick up rubbish instead of just passing by a large piece of styrofoam.

[@frankharrison3162]

Enjoying your Vlogs BUT you do not put episode numbers on all of them. I also find that rather than following on from one vlog to the next it seems to leap anywhere. This is a bit like getting a book with random selected chapters making it tiresome trying to follow the story. For example ''The Narrowboat Pirate'' and ''Foxes Afloat'' have a file that allows us to follow right through from the beginning. Maybe ask them how they do it. Also ''The ...Pirate'' only places her adverts at the start and finish of the vlog so I let them play right through so she gets some revenue. Vlogs that jump in throughout get Skipped and a skipped add is not paid out to you. Thus you do not get revenue and annoy the viewer who just might go elsewhere and unsubscribe.😎 I do like your presentation and film work.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hi Frank, We so appreciate this feedback. If we are honest, we are quite new to KZbin and feel so grateful how fast the channel has grown, however that does mean there are definitely some things to iron out! I will add episode numbers to all of our videos now and also the ads were inputted automatically and only from a couple of days ago so I haven’t had a chance to look into that properly, but now you have brought it to my attention it’s on todays to do list! Thanks for your comment and we are glad you enjoy our videos :)

[@amarillasolo5864]

What work does Adam do?

[@russellmoore8513]

A really good tip, go to a butcherand get your beef and chicken tasting items. I believe they would guarantee the flavours that way.