Solo Boater's WORSE NIGHTMARE: Battling Endless Swing Bridges! [Ep 176]

[@samscott4232]

Amazing! I am so proud of the boys, they didnt stop talking about it when they helped you, thank you so much for giving them the experience 😊 if you need their help again they'll be there 😁 safe travels

[@rmm7885]

They were indeed superstars. Parents must be very proud of them.

[@samscott4232]

@@rmm7885 I am 🥰

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh wow! Thank you Sam, They were so wonderful, positive and kind and saved my day … I hope they get to read all the comments on here, as so many wonderful comments about them ❤️🏴‍☠️😃

[@kellyheywood503]

@@samscott4232 Heidi do you have a microwave?

[@HoneyMarketingBoard]

@@samscott4232 Good lads, well done.

[@drtydawg73]

my faith in the youth of today has been restored. well done lads!

[@Rmw1153]

Respect and trust boosted those boys. Well done Heidi

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were absolute stars 😃🏴‍☠️

[@MonkeyNoodles_vr]

Im the blonde one who opened the bridge

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much Reace, have you seen all the lovely comments about you all? Xxxx

[@rmm7885]

Awesome, well done Reace, Eathen and Alex, you were such a good help! Have a look at all the comments, you have impressed so many people. Well done!

[@ellencaswick3131]

@@MonkeyNoodles_vr Reace, first of all, you are a wonderful young man. Thanks for helping Heidi and Bonny. Watch her videos Heidi is a riot

[@cnobillbradley9673]

What a great post. Now comment readers will be compelled to watch to find the “blonde”

[@karenhellmann7707]

Ahh lovely kids, but you Heidi gave them a chanche to be helpfull and lovely, don't underestimate your part in this, bless your heart ❤❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww they made my day - they were wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@AlexBrabin-o2d]

That was me who done it 😁

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thank you so much … have you seen all the lovely comments about you all? Xxxx

[@rmm7885]

Awesome, well done Alex, Reace and Eathen, you were such a good help! Have a look at all the comment, you have impressed so many people. Well done!

[@ellencaswick3131]

@@AlexBrabin-o2d Alex, you are a wonderful young man. Thanks for helping Heidi and Bonny. Her videos rock!! Heidi is a riot

[@vickyf164]

Hey Heidi 👋. What a challenging section with all the swingers! All made so much easier by many helpers. Those 3 lads were great and well done for giving them a chance to do a good deed and take on a bit of a responsibility. Well done lads if you are watching 👍 Have a blessed week 🙏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were amazing 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@svenswwis436]

Shout out to Colin for being a helpful citizen.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

He saved me so much time 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@jimmcintosh9045]

Thanks. Will help to buy a sports bra when you're jogging to swing bridges!😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thanks so much Jim 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@markwilson5631]

3 little Musketeers came to the rescue of the rum wench, there families can be proud of them all...

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were amazing 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@youknowme8578]

Best day of the week, it's Heidi day. Yaaaahoo.👋👋

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Helloooo Jay xxx

[@karenhellmann7707]

Yeaah 🎉🎉❤❤

[@lonniejohnson7092]

Most days with Heidi are really good days - she has such a marvelous outlook on life. 👌👌👌👌😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍

[@glennalillpop3590]

Yea! Heidi Day ... !!!

[@sianiswack633]

Heidi you are an absolute star 🌟. Aren't those boys ( and all your other helpers) a real treat ?! Bonnie give your good Mum a kiss from us. Feet up and have a relax.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were wonderful 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@nancyboston201]

I watch your video every week. It was so nice of everyone to help you with the swing bridges, especially the nice boys. Their Moms should be proud. Have a great trip.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Those boys were wonderful 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@nancyboston201]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate they make you feel so good.

[@ron7447]

Here i sit riding out a hurricane in Florida. Depressing. But here comes Heidi and Bonney to lift my spirits. Always so happy and positive. Its addictive. Thanks for another awesome video. Can't wait for the next. ❤

[@johnclark2333]

Stay safe my friend

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Stay safe xxx

[@marymactavish]

Best wishes with Helene

[@Paul-l9l8b]

Stay safe mate

[@sianiswack633]

Thinking of you in Canada

[@jeanrobins745]

How uplifting today’s vlog was! Not just your spirit and tenacity, but the help you received along the way. Most especially the three lads. So much negativity about the youth of today, but those three lads showed that there is hope, if that is the correct terminology. You guys give yourselves a big pat on the back. If you were my kids/grandchildren, I would be very proud ! And I am in awe of you, Heidi ! You are a truly amazing person. x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were amazing 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@rmm7885]

Awesome, well done Eathen, Reace and Alex, you were such a good help! Have a look at all the comment, you have impressed so many people. Well done!

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Teamwork makes the dream work 🎉

[@narrowboateralex8053]

God bless them 11 year old boys 👍

[@narrowboateralex8053]

When I was 11 years old I went to an area called sir howy river and we had so much fun, always in my memory 👍

[@Clover12346]

Bonnie is having the best life! Happy you guys found each other.❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Me too, thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@gingermolinero8386]

Heidi the three young boys who helped you were so helpful and cheerful.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were a life saver 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@clairekendrick5687]

What a great vlog. What great young lads they were, made your day easier and it was great they got the opportunity and was willing to help. Well done lads 👏👏 well done Heidi ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were brilliant 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@mickblizzard1408]

Hi Heidi, I’ve been following you for a few months now, but this is my first post 👍 Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your channel. Great fun 😊 Cheers, Mick.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks very much 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@jacquelineryde7339]

What fab boys to help like that, you certainly deserved it after such a tiring day ❤❤❤

[@DaveAppleton]

Having been an 11 year old boy I'd have loved the opportunity to be in control of the bridge and stopping the traffic, not only did they help out, you will have made their day for them. Hope any delays weren't too long, thanks for the vid and have a great week.

[@Rmw1153]

Yes, if you 3 boys are watching, well done! I too would be proud if you were my grandsons/ sons/nephews/ brothers!

[@billygaughan1670]

Got so much admiration for you Heidi living your dream with the lovely Bonnie. Wish I'd done more over the years and been more adventurous, but you and Bonnie are doing it all for me lol.Take care and stay safe. Bill from Lincolnshire 🎉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@sparx550]

What a cracking group of lads, who helped out.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know, they were brilliant 😃🏴‍☠️

[@sparx550]

Makes me very proud to be a scouser, made up you had a great time in our lovely, welcoming city.

[@ellamarson3882]

Thanks

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks very much 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@Minikisses20000]

You were truly blessed Heidi. Those 3 young 11 year old boys were amazing. See you next week.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes they were awesome 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@ellencaswick3131]

Heidi, I love your adventures!!! I admire your courage!!! All along teaching us. ❤️❤️ Thursdays. Glad your ankle is better. Bonny is living the life. Keep up the great work ❤️🏴‍☠️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@heidinortonclarkehnc]

Bonnie, you rocked that jumper xx

[@brianjrichman]

Like the knitted coat for Bonny. A real Pirates coat. Then we get "Heidi's cooking in the Galley... It's a load of old WHAT???????"

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ship 😂

[@brianjrichman]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Of course...

[@travellingDAS]

Pressganging is alive and well in the 21st century. Those lads were awesome!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They saved the day for me 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@neilwilkins7686]

Thank you Heidi (and Bonny) for another vlog. Fingers crossed you are safe and sound in Liverpool. Until next week, take care

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@dingnextstop]

Well done Heidi… I know what it’s like single handed and when the wind is blowing the wrong way when trying to moor up and I’m only 42’! You’re a real grafter and not afraid of getting stuck in… I wish there were more like you in Britain maybe then we could get the country off its backside! Be good.. be safe.. 😊👍🏻

[@colinevans39]

Yes i really enjoy this lady great chilled veiwing 😊

[@Keya-stamma]

What a great girl.Glass half full.Brilliant!!!❤

[@vanessadaniels400]

Heidi you’re just the best and you bring out the best in others. The way you asked those boys for help and showed mutual respect 😊 It’s a rare thing of beauty xx keep being you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@David-ze6wu]

You know what Heidi , you’ve just shown what the real world is . Genuine people who care . Not the negative side that the media want to pertray.🙏🙏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@HoneyMarketingBoard]

You really have got it together.

[@markgruenberg6277]

It's nice to see people are willing to help out when needed. Bravo to the three young men. Looking forward to the next chapter. Be well and stay safe. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

You too 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@susanclarke485]

Heidi what a great video I am so glad your ankle had healed enough for you to keep legging it down the towpaths , it is lovely the way people help each other and as for those 3 lads how brilliant were they !!!?? What a credit to their parents they should be so proud of them x well done you for asking them to help x hope Bonny had a nice birthday x safe travels x

[@PickingPaul1]

The queen of swinging on the canal lol brilliant. I’ve only done one swing bridge but loads of lift bridges solo and I got a great technique now

[@debhanrahan7443]

Bon Bons having the best life xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

She is amazing 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@brightstar586]

People helping you with the swing bridges was amazing. And those three lads, what brilliant kids! You definitely earned that rum after all that faffing about and crap weather

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Couldn't agree more, they were amazing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@annhay4572]

Boaters are the best! Here in the USA too, mostly everyone helps everyone. Love Bonny's sweater 🙂 Hmm, asking for help is sometimes hard for us humans, but when people have asked me for help, it really makes me feel good! Of course, I like that what I do helps them, but more than that, it makes ME feel good. When I help someone, yes it helps them, but it makes ME feel good too. So, I guess, it's a lesson not to shy away from asking people for help, eh? Great education for the rest of us about swing bridges ... holy cow, they should make them easier! Cheers! 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks Ann 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@c1tlr340]

Those kids were brilliant ❤

[@markcarpenter6300]

Thank you Heidi, it’s always a joy to watch your videos. Keep happy, and look after yourself.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you! You too!

[@ArtfulDrifter...and_away]

Go on lads! Goonies never say die!!!

[@RedRobin808]

You have just changed their lives for the better. God Bless.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They save the day xxx

[@kuukeli]

love these

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you ❤️

[@KayWest-r6s]

Hi you two lovelies, wow them bloody swing bridges 😂 don't know how you do it being a solo 😮 nice to see some decent kids for a change and they are out there somewhere, hope you have a great week, much love to you both, Kay, Dave, Bubba Shrimp and Baby Stinky Stanley Grub 😊 xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

🤣🤣 I love your pugs names, make me howl 🤣🤣

[@KayWest-r6s]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate 😂😂😂😂 great aren't they, glad they make you chuckle!!!!!! Can't wait for you to meet Stinky Stanley Grub 😁💕

[@JSArts-kc1jh]

You always inspire me Heidi. Love your optimism and humour. ❤❤❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@charlottewilson4680]

Love your little boat on the map that shows where you are going.

[@amandasummersgill9701]

Great video Heidi, thank you. You did very well with all the swing bridges and you got lots of help too. I'm still going through all your videos I'm about halfway through them all, they are absolutely wonderful to watch. I also like it when you sit us on top of the boat facing forwards listening to all your wonderful music I'm looking at the scenery as we go by, especially through Bonnie's ears 😀. Yes I could listen to your music all day, I love the haunting music when flying your drone very much too! Take care of yourself next week and see you soon byeeeee. Love Amanda and Daisy 🌷

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@susanhill9166]

Good afternoon Heidi and Bonnie, another great video to watch, thank you. Hey I do scrambled eggs like that in the frying pan, but I coat the frying pan with a little oil so the bugger doesn't stick to the pan. Take care ❤ 💋's for Bonnie X X X

[@Andrea-q5d]

Wow that’s hard work with all the swing bridges 😳 you definitely earned plenty of rums after all those. Great young lads 👍🏼 a credit to their parents. Cant wait for next week’s vlog. Have a wonderful week Heidi ❤xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you, you too 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@hurricanebee1140]

Really love your show, it’s something different. I like your whacky ways, keep on boating

[@jawngoosen]

Thanks Heidi for brightening my day with a super positive video. Best wishes from Cape Town South Africa 🥰

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@arleenadachi1220]

One million thumbs up for those boys! Cheers❤❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were amazing ❤️🏴‍☠️😃

[@lyndamiller2623]

Definitely 1 advert this time Heidi, so, better than last week….when you were standing by the fire, it reminded me of my nan ( not that you’re old 😀)…she used to stand with her back to the fire and say she was warming the hole/whole of her body..she was a rum ‘un too 🤣🤣

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I love being warm 🤣🤣

[@SandraLumley-s7f]

Good on you Heidi women power to get you through. You astounded me how you work things out for yourself, even to ask for help. You and Bonnie have a great life. Thanks for the video.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@franjohnson52]

First video of yours that Ive watched. Done quite a few holidays on the canals and I can feel for you dealing with the everyday challenges of solo cruising. Looking forward to the continuing story. xx

[@johnbenefield922]

Well done Heidi that was a couple of days of hard yakka great getting some help on some esp from the young fellas. Youve enjoyed your rum foresure.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Well done for getting through those swing bridges and a shout out to all those wonderful people who helped you through them.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@westaussiejeff1547]

Great to see the young buccaneers helping you out Well done them!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Absolutely

[@kellyheywood503]

I started watching you on my lunch break

[@HerscheyHewitt]

Ahoy, I've followed your channel since day 1 when you were having adventures with Jackie and Captain Puddin' Pugwash! You're a total inspiration, and thanks to you, I'm going to attempt Tardebigge locks on my own on my 1st ever cruise out! Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for giving people like me (female solo boater,slightly daft 🤣) the courage (or stupidity 😂) to live life to the full! Cheers Captain, hope to see you and FM Bonny on the cut one day, aarrgghh! All the best 🙋‍♀️🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you and good luck with Tardebigge… it’s worth having a walk up first as they often have lockies on to help, but I don’t know how it is this time of year 🏴‍☠️❤️

[@HerscheyHewitt]

Thanks for the tip, will definitely walk up first and wonder why the heck am I doing this! Cheers 😂​@TheNarrowboatPirate

[@karenhellmann7707]

What an epic faff it is with the contrlos on the opposite sote of the towpatch with those swinbridgdes😮😮😢

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s because back in the old days of horse drawn boats they would have been in the way and the old working boats always had crew 😃🏴‍☠️

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou take care and al the helpers.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you Heidi and 1st mate Bonny. I’m exhausted just watching this video. Lovely people helping out. The 3 boys are just super. Cheers.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were amazing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@justclaremarie]

I always look forward to Thursdays for your video x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@keithbagshaw3146]

Do not underestimate 11yr olds!! that was so good!

[@cynthiakeyes7197]

It's amazing how you navigate all that goes into narrowboat sailing you are so awesome 👌 awww Bonny's sweater is adorable ❤️ girl again we over here in Florida dodging another Hurricane her name is Helene isn't that exciting well this girl will strike land tonight so we hold on and pray❤ thank you for letting me see your world and tell u a little about mine, have fun your friend from Orlando Florida Cindy 😊 🏝

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh wow, stay safe Cindy 😃🏴‍☠️

[@garysmitherman]

Great one. Those young boys were fabulous well done to them!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@SallyCurrell]

Spent last week on the Llangollen canal. Fantastic. Totally get the love of the canal life. So understand why you love the life on the water. Loved tonight's episode. Xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you and I’m glad you had a good time 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@LornaT460]

What nice young men to help!❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Fantastic cruise and isn’t the community around the canals just fantastic. Absolutely brilliant. Best wishes. 🎉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I love it Trevor 😃🏴‍☠️❤️ Best wishes to you too 😃

[@rickterry8148]

What a nice group of lads, as you say, a credit to them and their parents.

[@wandabond4768]

These three young men are wonderful!!! Kudos to all three of you!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They really were ❤️🏴‍☠️😃

[@DGB37]

So many Swingers in just one day! How lucky are you! And, you get to film them all! 😂😂😂🎉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@KevinMacken]

Heidi, had just poured the last off the Havana Club in the glass and looked at the screen to see that you where in the feed. So enjoyed my rum while you where earning yours. Like you I live aboard boat but mine is a 35ft 50 year old wooden launch, that I play about on sailing around the Hauraki Gulf in Auckland, NZ. And are on the mooring in the Maharangi Harbour near Auckland. Give your wee dog Bonny a pat from me. And cheers.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh wow, that sounds amazing 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@beasawade6032]

Always enjoying ❤

[@rogerr1296]

Hey Heidi. Ah, the adventures of a single hander. lol... It's nice to see your how much your channel has grown btw. Well deserved. 👍👍 Thanks for another one. Take care.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😊 thank you

[@lamarkelley4058]

The highlight of my week🥰

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@terrystevens5261]

The youth of today sometimes get a bad press, nice to see these young lads bucking the trend. well done boys.

[@janwaller3585]

You have such a wonderful, uplifting attitude. Glad you had help with those swing bridges . Safe travels ❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@PhyllisHenderson-dl9ke]

Yippee it’s Heidi and Bonny day 🎉👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lynmarieohara7571]

Glad your ankle has recovered. 🎉 how wonderful were those young boys❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were amazing 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@EmmaRLR]

What fabulous boys! 🤩. Looking forward to next weeks vid 👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were amazing 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@Bill-1370]

Another great episode: It's good to see that Capt Bunny is keeping a firm hand on her crew.

[@gingerbob]

That was a tough cruise made slightly easier by the help some kind people 😊 stay safe ❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

You too 😃🏴‍☠️

[@lewisbale1]

Hello Heidi, watching you from Tucson Arizona USA.

[@petedavies74]

Used to be a pub around there called The Ship Inn, many moons ago.....Great video👍

[@heidinortonclarkehnc]

Good on you, girl ! ❤❤❤ Take care Regards Heidi xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

You too 😃🏴‍☠️

[@JamesJackson-dq2tj]

Great video, I really enjoy each one of these you do. Keep up the good work.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you get vlog out on channel and cranking it thanks lee

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Lee 😃🏴‍☠️

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww grand vlog and god bless the lads for helping good luck for the trip tc nowthe oldies👍🤗🤗👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@cbeuck5024]

Another exhausting vlog - need to be fit living a narrowboat life - it all looks so idilict, so laid back, so easy BUT!! Pleased ankle is on the mend. Looking forward to the next vlog - hope all went well and you had an easy - safe trip Jan Adelaide

[@susansharples8555]

Great video, what lovely young lads you met, credit to their parents ❤xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Absolutely