Running a business from our Narrowboat: Living and working on the water EP39

[@dragnfli520]

Brilliant frisbee tossing segment!

[@rickc5303]

Their is a hockey team here in North America that is called The Detroit Redwings that, many decades ago, was sponsored by Redwing Shoes, who I believe derived their name from your local seasonal bird, the world famous, lovely and no doubt talented, Redwing! Just a smidgeon of, quite likely incorrect, trivia that no one will ever benefit by remembering or not! I will say though, Redwing Work boots are mighty fine footwear! It would last a lifetime on the towpath! Happy to see your business venture seems to be going swimmingly! Now I'm looking forward to next Friday!

[@Teresafromtheyarnshop]

As an american I have had to limit just how many narrowboattubers I can follow and then I discover you guys. I am hooked. Love your videos, and can't wait to visit the UK when things open up and come buy a coffee and cake!

[@olddude7401]

You Tube made a major mistake! They recommended a channel about Narrow Boats on the canals of England about 3 weeks ago. WTF are narrow boats - who knew there even were canals in England and why this, I like RVs, trucks and fix-it channels. When you are 76 years old living in Virginia USA, you don’t like change. Then I started watching about a dozen shows by Jo and Vic and dam it I am hooked. You guys are great, positive attitude, and great work ethic. I can’t wait for the next video, thanks SO MUCH, you really know how to make an old man SMILE.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

HAHA! Thanks Old Dude! I'm glad we could be such a pleasant surprise for you! An RV for a narrowboat, could be a good swap!?

[@olddude7401]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat Jo have you ever heard of anyone using a narrow boat as a B&B or letting anyone crew on a narrowboat for a period of time during the summer?

[@kessimmond6564]

YOU GUYS ALONE ..... MAKE THE COSMIC UNIVERSE WORTH WHILE, absolutely love it.... the BBC, ITV, Netflix, Amazon Prime and any other TV network might as well pack up and go home! you are just a pure pleasure to watch ..... you make our hearts smile ..... giggle .... and errr beat a little harder

[@penneynoss9552]

Thank you I enjoyed every bit of this video. I loved seeing the boys play, great fun.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it Penney :-D

[@chrishibbard6488]

It doesn’t take much to put that lovely smile back on Jo’s face. You got one in million there Vic. Absolutely love the cake baking ! Not surprised you sold out. Have a great weekend. Keep baking !

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thanks Chris! We're doubling up the baking for next week!

[@stevehoare6378]

Hi Jo and Vic. I’ve watched your vlogs right from day one. May not have commented on each one, but together with my wife we’ve watched every one! Just wanted to congratulate you on the videos. You both are so natural, your enjoyment of life (Joie de vivre) is quite infectious and make the vlogs a joy to watch. Your baking looks amazing and must represent a whole new possibility for new videos by sharing your recipes. Many congratulations on having got married. Continue to enjoy each other as you obviously do, and keep up with the great work...🍷🍷

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Steve! Yes we always know your comments from the distinctive two glasses of red wine at the end :-) Thanks so much for your comments and for watching our videos for as long as you have, we're enjoying making them so hopefully will continue to for a while! Hope you and your wife are well :-D

[@leighstevensmusic]

loving your vloggy journey - i was thinking you might want to get a rubber grid-mat-thing that you could put outside your side hatch, to keep people's feet from getting muddy and to protect the grass if there is any. You could roll it up and bring it along when you move.

[@alfredbucket848]

Get a metal stencil of your cafe boat logo and then put it atop the latte and shake the chocolate/cinnamon/whatever overtop to leave behind the logo on the latte... that way if you mess up the leaf pour it still looks kool with your logo on it.

[@JS-zy6pw]

Brillliant... or just an "H"

[@nazdagg2027]

the intro is a classic. glad to see some young folks having fun.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thanks Naz dagg!

[@charicebeard495]

Superb! What else can I say? Another jewel to watch at the end of a long Friday evening shift. Loved the birds, the baking, the coffee machine and of course the forest frisbee, HOWEVER, the best part was Vic having a blast in the “filthy” canoe! Har, har! That canoe is part of the Vic and Jo trilogy! The boat trio! Holly, Zero and Canoe! Hey Vic, canoe come out to play? 💕😜 See ya next week!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha :-D The canoe is Vic's best friend, he doesn't want to go anywhere without it :-D

[@hymek7017]

Jo, lovely to learn of your support for and enjoyment of Post Office services. It's an undervalued vital lifeline for many of us and run by great people.

[@alanclarkson9962]

Brilliant! This is one of your best vlogs yet, so please keep up the good work. We were impressed by the frisbee throwing and laughed at the out-takes. The canoeing was scary. Could we have two chocolate brownies, one tea and a hot chocolate, please? Thank you.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Alan, you can indeed! Coming right up. Thanks for the comment, glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@techmeister3208]

Love your channel. The coffee smells terrific and we're on Cape Cod Massachusetts USA! Great concept! There are high end food trucks that travel a route (Monday here, Tuesday there) another thing we've seen is Food trucks that post their location on Facebook or have apps to follow them. You guys make our day. Thanks. Great mix on the content.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha I'm glad you got wafts of the coffee all the way over there! Yeah great idea, I think we will be posting our whereabouts on Instagram when we're on the move. We still need to set up a proper facebook page :-/ Thanks for commenting Barry!

[@johnd7904]

Sorry it took so long to comment. Vic, that was a stroke of genius the way you turned ZERO around. I've heard of the legend of the name "winding hole" and the theory of having the wind turn the boats, but this was the first time that I saw that in action. Just brilliant!

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

I can tell you guys love everything that you’re doing. Nothing's like "work" whether it is or not. To be paid for it’s just the topper. Good for you both;)

[@jillosler9353]

Loving the start of the vlog! Almost expected you to quote Desiderata - "you are a child of the universe" 😊 Making me hungry just watching you cook Jo. I always smile when you two are on; so optimistic, so pleasant to listen to and watch. Thank you. Love watching Vic and Dan reliving their childhood!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thanks for the lovely comment Jill!

[@janthrower4271]

really entertaining. glad to see the caff is in full swing. vic is always smiling, what a guy. get a trolley before you get a hernia. love this vid.

[@seasandsummits]

‘Get the stern in and let the wind bring the bow round’ - spoken like true seafarers! V happy to see Holly up & running. Congrats to you both :))

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha! I don't think we're quite up to your level yet! It'll get pretty exciting when we spot our first Minke whale in the canal! Thanks guys, we can't wait for your next video!

[@Bicyclehub]

This is a seriously cool narrowboat channel. So endearing and funny.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Aw thanks Bicyclehub :-D

[@chewie2055]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat Clean your brass…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYmtl36uituhrKM

[@emmabradbury-jones9505]

You two really made me chuckle today, loved the Frisbee action shots!!! Your humour is so uplifting right now, Thanks for your great videos and I'm so pleased you're business is doing great. Love you both xxx

[@onefunnyoldman]

Happy that the cafe boat is starting to bring you an income, selling out of cakes and hot chocolate is great sign of big things to come. Best wishes

[@chasingshadows6536]

Great series....and I don’t even have a boat!!! Keep it coming 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha, but you have a van! :-D Thanks CS!

[@chewie2055]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat Dang son…please clean all the brass on your vessel….all metal is salvageable…kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYmtl36uituhrKM

[@chrisyoung5091]

Hi Vic and Jo, we have watched all your VLOG's and loved them all. Well done on reaching your goal with Holly the Cafe Boat. we will come and see you both as soon as we can and check out the coffee and cakes !! Love to you both, hope to catch up soon. Chris and Maggie xxxx

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Chris and Maggie! So nice to hear from you :-D Yes it will be great when we can all move around again and would be great to see you at the cafe :-) We're thinking of heading down to Oxford for the summer so we'll be a little closer too. Hope you're both well! :-)

[@dwc123fitlady]

Great opener, Vic, & the baking make me hungry! Congrats on the big day! Having fun just watching a day in the life.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Donna, glad you like the day-in-the-life content, we're going to be doing a lot more of that I think :-)

[@OldRopeSalvage]

Love your weird ways and creativity and especially the folk horror vibe of frisbee in the woods! Highlight of the KZbin week.

[@user-vo7xr5hr8f]

I'd like to suggest building an enclosed shelf in one of the windows to work as a display cabinet for your baked goods. They look so good!

[@jennymarshall8340]

Oh my gosh I loved this video, the intro, the bird, the frisbee and everything in between, you guys are epic! Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@fredsayer924]

The modern day "The Good Life"... Love it😊👍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

haha! :-D

[@SilliArt]

The best series on YT. Lovely company, extreme frisbee and beatboxing flute, perfect Friday night viewing right there. Thanks. 👍 Oh, and the baking! 👌

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ah that's such a nice comment to get! Thanks so much Ben, glad you're enjoying the videos :-D

[@jodeewalters9618]

Really enjoyed this! We remember the big wind last week, boating was an adventure. Hurry up, maybe you'll catch up to us, and we can enjoy more lemon cake! Great Haywood has a post office! 🤣

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha yeah that wind was fierce! Ooh are you at Great Haywood? I think we'll head to Alrewas next and then onto Great Haywood in a few weeks, looking forward to it (even more so now I know there is a PO) :-) Thanks JoDee!

[@26DR715]

Fantastic idea and really really pleased its going to work out for you, just started watching your channel and love it. You really can not beat fresh home made cakes i bet the smell from that boat is fantastic when you baking. Well done wish you all the success in the world.

[@Bender24k]

Thanks you two - always fun & clever. Seems like you are killing it with the cakes & Vic making great coffees, plus it looks so good in fully stocked Holly!

[@berty9561]

Nice Bit of boatmanship - using the wind to turn

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-) Thanks Robert!

[@darthspoog]

Love you two :) Best send up of Narrowboat Isness EVER!!!........10 points for the opening..........still drooling at the cakes and coffee :)

[@traceyd9559]

Love the vids please keep our trains included👍 This is end of week relaxation viewing back at home in Derby

[@martinlloyd7563]

This is the best 2021 vlog on KZbin, I really love your style of filming 👍

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

You two are doing so well. It’s amazing how far you’ve come in the past year. We’ve followed your adventures almost from the start. Vic, you’re going to master that coffee machine and Joanna’s baking is something else. She makes it all look so easy and the results are terrific. That windy spell was not good for canoeing, but I liked the way you sailed back on the wind. With the better weather on the way, you’ll be kept pretty busy with Holly. See you again soon.

[@marilynnreiter7221]

Have been so happy to see your progress turning that old boat into HOLLY

[@scottphillips7108]

Brilliant... Two sold out outings in a row... Thats a good sign for customer interest I'd say... Congratulations on opening for business Jo & Vic... May you, and it, have many satisfying days... Peace & Godspeed...

[@scottphillips7108]

I'm sure Atkins, and you two, realize hot cocoa/hot chocolate doesn't sell as well in the warm months... Little heads up...

[@scottphillips7108]

Can't resist... 7:54 in video... "Swab those decks matey."

[@scottphillips7108]

Smooth driving and thinking Vic on allowing the wind to help turn the vessel around...

[@scottphillips7108]

LOL... You two on the modeling photography skit...

[@scottphillips7108]

Latte art is alright but if you can't make a heart make a circle and fill in the center...Looks just as appealing to me...

[@BigMikeOregon]

I like the "day in the life of the coffee shop" vids!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Mike! We will try and include more content like this in future videos :-D

[@nick2300]

Your editing skills make these episodes very special.

[@raymondhayes7673]

I used Poste Restante to get my mail when l was backpacking in Australia in 1989, no internet, email or mobile phones back then, my only link with home 😢. Love your work on the channel! 👌

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-) Wow it must've been a life saver back then! Thanks Raymond!

[@play_ground_zero]

I love your show, usually never comment but the dedication to the frisbee effort warranted some effort in return.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha Thanks Ross, Vic will be glad to hear the hours spent frisbee-ing were worth it :-D

[@jakasbaba9697]

Your videos are great no matter what you do, don't beat yourself up. Keep up the very good work!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Jakas :-)

[@marilynnreiter7221]

And jo your baking is beyond words! They all look so yummy! Bravo on your success!

[@casaia]

The editing is epic 😂💯 Love you guys (and that moody coffee machine).

[@simonyapp]

I came here to say the same - I had to watch the frenz-tree section 3 times!

[@davidlasoff8261]

Fun video...lovely to see how your biz iz comin' along! Good on ya Vic for that reverse turn around in the winding hole!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks David :-)

[@jimyeoman6350]

It amazes me how you have managed to make mundane lock down life in to interesting videos .looking forward to one day being able to get coffee and cake from you guys . We too are boaters and working towards fulltime on our boat . Well done both of you on what your achievements so far

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Jim, it'll be great to meet you out on the cut! Good luck with your full-time boating plans!

[@starwater9828]

Really enjoyed - better than the telly!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D That's music to our ears! Thanks Star Water

[@olliecatt2787]

You need to post more often guys 👍🏻

[@theretroangler5494]

It was nice to meet you both yesterday. Best of luck with your cafe and your travels.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ah so nice to meet you too! Really cool channel you have! Good luck with the angling, hope the fish come out of lockdown for you :-)

[@Sara-em4vr]

James Hoffman is a fab channel for everything Coffee, super knowledgeable and, a total sweetheart! x

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Sara, we've watched a few of his videos they're great!

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks for a great vlog, the winding in the winding hole was done using the wind like the old narrowboaters used to do, I'd have bought that coffee mate but I'm not a vegan. I hope that you do great business on your cafe boat. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much Steve!

[@kimhutchinson1379]

I love the PO too Jo!!!!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

It's a great place isn't it just! :-D

[@tanyaansley8606]

Super! Love the intro...love the frisbee shots! Very creative and unexpected twists in the filming. Super

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Tanya :-D

[@JCisJD]

Started watching you tuther day and oh my, nothing really happens but you make it so Interesting. It's both of you of course, your personalities..... love you folks :)✨

[@chrisstokie2361]

Well done folks. Hope to see you somewhere on my travels. In the face of adversity you have shone. Total respect. 👍One question. Once it becomes a cashless society will you be able to carry on? I really hope so. Good luck.

[@feezees9522]

Loving my Friday evening routine of dinner while catching up with Jo and Vic. 🥰🥰

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Aw thanks for having us for dinner Fee Zee!

[@knitsatknittylicious8823]

You need easy peasy fruit cake, put Yr butter, fruit sugar water etc on stove top bring to boil leave to cool add Yr eggs flour etc bake! It really is a no brainer keeps well. The one I've used for years is Mary Berry Norfolk fruit cake with ginger. I leave out the ginger but that's personal taste. I also use the extra juicy mixed fruit. It really will fly out the door with your customers...

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ooh thanks for the recipe knittylicious! Ill look it up :-D

[@cindyedwards6924]

teachers have these little carts that fold up when empty, but can carry your boxes when you need it and you just pull it around behind you. Cheap. Works.

[@TheBiblue]

Keep it coming - Love this week's Vlog Vic and Jo. agin big hugs from Denmark

[@redone2612]

Brilliant as usual, great to see it coming together. I totally agree about post offices we will be sorry if they go :( you can keep your "chucked it in the garden" Hermes, DPD etc Royal mail is the best. Get back up on to the Leeds Liverpool in summer :)

[@eecommencal265]

Do love ‘Zero’s’ lines. Proper boat.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Yeah it was nice to see Zero from that perspective to appreciate her from afar! Thanks e ecommencal :-)

[@dinahmoore9610]

It's so great the way you two work together so well . A Happy go lucky lifestyle , so free and joyful ! Keep up the wonderful blogs .

[@Dave-yx6gf]

Brilliant beginning! Really enjoying the vids. Thank you!!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thanks Dave!

[@carpetkinguk5722]

Watched all you’re videos from day one, you guys are great and I wish you every success with the cafe boat. Hoping custom picks up for you over the coming weeks with lockdown rules been eased 😃 take care guys.

[@tangs167]

So pleased things have started well for you 2 :-) Roll on Summer so I can get moving again. Well done :-)

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Tangs, bring on summer! :-)

[@tophat6696]

Loving them cakes 🤗 Keep up the good work 👍🏼🎩

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks TOP HAT! :-D

[@eppot1]

Happy every time you post up!!! Wish you al well.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks eppot, you too!

[@hughelvin5509]

Great video guys, your vlogs always put a smile on my face. It's great to see you both doing everyday stuff that keeps you in touch with reality. Your hard work look's to be paying off at last . All power to you both. Stay safe, stay well, all the best for your enterprise and future journeys. Hugh

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks for your kind words and encouragement Hugh!

[@andrewmullen4003]

Vic, don't ever change!, loving the "artistic" content! I would suggest you do baking and Holly stuff whilst you are between customers, so as to fill your time, rather than having to be shut to make cakes, combine the activities, just a thought, not sure whether you would be happy multi-tasking but it might help for a more productive day?

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Andrew, yes we might start to do some small pre-prepared bakes whilst we're open but it's hard to do full-on cake batters as the kitchen is so small and the washing up stacks up pretty quickly! I'm sure we'll find a rhythm to it soon enough. Thanks for your comment :-)

[@allanrichts7620]

Watching you guys in action, just makes anybody's day better, thank you 💕

[@philiphunter8960]

Guess that's why it's called a winding hole, Love watching you guys, would love to try some of your cakes, maybe when you get to Market Harborough .

[@andyboatsandbikes]

Great video....had me chuckling along.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thanks Andy, glad it made you laugh!

[@Maciej_in_lumine]

Hi I can see the new star of narrow boating vlogs rising :-) but please Joan, make Vic work a little bit on his diction. I can hear and understand every word you say, but Vic's well there is something to improwe. I wish you luck in business!!

[@alandavis9974]

I'm glad you get your coffee from Atkinsons. Have you ever visited their place, its like stepping back 100 years. I always visit when I go to see my daughter. Keep up the good work and best of luck.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Alan, we haven't had chance to visit their store in person yet but we're looking forward to it, sounds great! Thanks for commenting :-D

[@dennysmith7862]

We have a MASTERTONS coffee family company here in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) South Africa - also dating back to early times - well known and respected!!! Quality products...

[@marjoriebarber865]

We really enjoy your show Do hope you have a prosperous year despite cover sure you will your cakes look so very yummy all the best love you both!! David & Marge Bermuda XXX

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Wow Bermuda! So cool to hear from you all the way over there, thanks for your kind words :-)

[@vadmal5210]

I'm one of the cold ones (at the moment we have about 1 m of snow but just -5C )... anyway I like to see someone who really sails the cut. It can't be the common way of making it. Love your vlogs!

[@h-j.k.8971]

Nice to see you all in such good spirits what with the Boat being finished and the Cafe up and running.

[@rogermcd9918]

Loved the frisbee editing, maybe no DIY but still so enjoyable, such lovely people, be safe 😊

[@melaneeeuless567]

You have an amazing channel, I love your happy attitude and spreading it to us. Best to tou and your business 🇺🇸 from california

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Melanee! Glad you're enjoying the channel and thanks for commenting :-)

[@Ijustcantbelievethis]

Need to add hot cider. Just take apple cider, add a few cloves and cinnamon to your taste, put it in a 5 gallon pot, or whatever size you need to meet your demand. We used to steam our cider with the milk heating wand too. Then serve with a stick of cinnamon. YUM!

[@danensis]

Wouldn't that need an alcohol licence?

[@Ijustcantbelievethis]

@@danensis Oh no!! Cider in the US is called hard cider. Cider is just unfiltered apple juice.

[@christinetaylor6897]

Love the canoe 'flying' across the canal, so funny! I had those Redwings in my garden a few weeks ago, took me a while to find out what they were! C x

[@kathybarns8351]

Don't worry both of of you. Love your content and both of you. Big hugs! 😊

[@missinglink7709]

Brilliant as always...

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thank you!

[@simontaylor3492]

Couple of suggestions..... 1) have a "front desk bell" on the roof, or out side, maybe on top of a sandwich board labelled "Ring for service". 2) you could use a perspex window/section to keep the cold out and the heat in while you are waiting for passing trade. 3) how about a bed tray (basically a tray with folding legs) on the canal side out side of your window, which could be used as a sort of serving counter. In these times of covid it can also help with distancing a bit more. 4) a pair of camaras on the roof, so you can see trade coming along in each direction. 5) Where do I find out where you are, so I can come for a walk past you? I'm sure you have considered them all....and Viv needs a folding troll so he does not need to carry heavy boxes.

[@craigkaschan4822]

You’re welcome Jo I’d follow you around the world. Not in a creepy way.

[@johanneslidenberg2409]

Thanks for showing just a casual day, would love to see more videos of the cafe doing well. I'm quite curious how that business goes.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Johannes, yes we'll definitely keep you updated with the Cafe :-D

[@Aindriuh]

And that folks, is why they are called "Winding Holes". A good way to practice latte art is to use water with washing up liquid in it in the jug instead of milk. It behaves the same way when it is steamed. Saves on the milk supplies.

[@agfbuilding]

I need this life , watching the mrs grafting all day 😁

[@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972]

I just love you guys, you always bring a smile to my face. Xxx

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thanks Maria

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

Thank you both for sharing your journey most enjoyable. Please keep them coming.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Thomas, glad you're enjoying the videos :-D

[@neillkeen9282]

Really funny episode.😂 Great editing of the frisbee game!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ha glad it made you laugh Neill!

[@karenhowlett6511]

Brilliant style of video as all ways. Keep it up.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Karen! :-)

[@richardwish472]

I love your fun editing. It takes me back to being your age. I can remember barges when they were working boats.

[@FlashGormless]

Victor your a nut! Jo your a star! lol Can't wait to one day meet your boats and buy a coffee from you :)

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha thanks Steven! Look forward to making you a coffee :-)

[@camdenmcandrews]

Delightful video! And it was the first time that I have seen anyone actually winding in a winding hole!

[@JS-zy6pw]

Just discovered your channel. Best thing on YT. Well done. Keep going. You'll make it. You are ace.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha that's so nice to hear! Thanks J S, welcome to the channel!