Solo living on a Narrowboat

[@tim-youtubewatcher2726]

I have so many interests and hobbies that living alone has never been a problem, but I could never be without a dog. A good dog gives so much friendship and loyalty and gives me a sense of purpose in life. Also having a dog makes me feel part of a community when out walking as fellow dog walkers always seem happy to stop and chat.

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

I would love to have a dog or a cat but as I'm not sure what my future is going to be I can't get a pet until I'm a little more stable, it wouldn't be fair on them

[@jamesmc0716]

Stumbled onto your channel and I love it and your voice is so soothing and calm. Watching your videos one after the other I also love the background music in your videos. Great content 😊

[@mrpatrickwilson1]

Love the music track.

[@sidneybowerman558]

Watching your videos is just like you calling in to see us. You greet us so cheerfully, and always have things of interest to say. I have had an allotment garden for over 40 years, and also enjoy the solitude that can bring me. Spring will soon be with us, folks are getting vaccinated against the covid19 virus, hopefully things are looking up for all of us.

[@richardthomson203]

I live full time in a 'Park Home' which is a nice way of saying a caravan ! it sits next to the River Avon in the English Cotswolds, so I can watch all you 'boaters' sailing past ! I can't believe a stunningly attractive woman like you does not have a partner/boyfriend/girlfriend, presumably your living with no intimacy, and must be happy with that. I do enjoy your vlogs, interests etc and hope life is great for you. 😘

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Wow I can’t believe in France toilet waste goes straight into the canal, that would be a strictly big no in U.K.! I’m glad I’ve found your vlog and I’m looking forward to watching more from you. X

[@bstr-ey6wl]

and most of France supposedly drinking waters would be considered toxics in most european countries.

[@paulbanks223]

Buy some books. 1) There is nothing quite like the physical aspect of a book, you have to hold it, interact with it (turn the page), you have the story there in your hands and the mind absorbs it far easier and better. 2) When you put the book down it is sat there calling every time you see it, or at least a good book does. And 2) Even a poor book helps make a good decoration even just laid on a table. Jigsaws, or if you like painting look up Barge Ware (images) those can sell well too,

[@bex82uk]

Lovely update, merci 😊🇬🇧 I love living on my own too x

[@mrmoe66]

Enjoy seeing your life moments. I too love to create and have recently retired. I have a teenager son and live in California. My passion most recently is crocheting, but I love to sew also. I love your vlogs and visions. Keep up your creativity, you are an inspiration to me.

[@mrscuteas]

I have lived on my own from time to time over my adult life and I also work from home so I understand only too well how isolating it can be. For myself I find it not too hard being alone because I too like my own company and being an introvert I like the downtime to recharge my batteries as I find being social very tiring. However I am not an island and I have found over the years that joining a group or class can be a nice way of interacting with others who share your interests or hobbies. Also I have always had a pet, pets are great for people living on their own if they are able to care for them and have them where they live. ♥️

[@ianlove3]

Lovely vlog glad to hear you are enjoying your time alone. Take care and stay safe.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Delightful as always Lizzy..... Hopefully the restaurant`s will reopen soon.... Thank you for the little tour... Take care and stay safe :-))) xx And don`t forget to buy a torch!!! :-))

[@raytheron]

Good to hear from you again, Lizzy! That painting looks great, as far as I could see. Please do share some of them with us. I admire you; not many would be able to live like you do. All the best and I hope to see another video soon :-)

[@cornishwolves69]

Love it ,thank you

[@bluedog1052]

Great episode, and some pretty sound advice to be honest. If I was a liveaboard nearby and heard a distress call (don't care who it was) I'd be up in a flash to assist. I was however, disappointed we didn't see your pizza (We want to see it again...quiet lol) or painting. You've got a good head on your shoulders young lady and I was quite surprised to learn that you can flush your black/grey water right where you are....I'm from Australia and that is definitely illegal although I'm sure due to lockdowns there's been some allowances but bloody heck that's just wrong, especially if your neighbour has a water maker hahaha.

[@Mistydazzle]

Thank you for another interesting vlog... your painting & town are beautiful!

[@kubizdalis101]

Get a night vision motion sensing IP camera, Lizzie. They are quite cheap and you can set them up to alarm you. I would go for a small dome PTZ one.

[@cskeise]

I`m having a wide beam built as I type, I live on my own in a flat for now but will be on the Thames rivers in March, can`t wait thank you for your great advice. I`ll keep myself entertained by playing my drums and bass guitar as well as listening to music... 💙👊😎

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

How exciting, good luck on your new adventure! I used to play the drums and I wished I hadn't given up but now I don't really have space for a drum kit!

[@cskeise]

@@BenjaminVintageFinds 💙👊😎

[@millysmerdon]

Such a beautiful area, hopefully one day I'll be able to visit you and Benjamin! So proud of you, everything you've done and accomplished is phenomenal. Love to you always. 💕👯‍♀️💕

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

You will trust me! Love you so much, and I can't wait to see you again so we can travel on Benji together

[@millysmerdon]

@@BenjaminVintageFinds That sounds like the perfect life! Counting down the days x

[@lifewiththeplatts]

Great video thanks for sharing 🤙❤️

[@Simon-rx7sv]

I enjoy your videos as you are very open and share good advice, I must admit I am very drawn to getting a boat but I think I would not be able to handle living on my own,

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

Thank you! you could rent one out and see how it goes?

[@clairemarsh7007]

Can’t wait to visit ❤️ lovely video Lizzie loo as usual keep going xxx

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

love you

[@iang1119]

Was wondering yesterday where you had got to. Enjoyed this episode.

[@alanstanley9465]

Stay safe x Nice advice well done

[@leroytrio5227]

Enjoying your vlogs. I noticed your watercolour on the floor of your boat, obviously your somewhat accomplished. It would be nice to see some of your work. Do you sell or intend to sell them? One minor critique when your filming freehand, slow down a little when your panning, it can make one feel a little dizzy 🙂. Keep them coming.

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

Yes, sorry about that I noticed that too when I was editing! No no I just paint for myself, I share a few pictures here and there on my Instagram but that's about it :)

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

hi Lizzy , yes married but me a retired nurse my husband a retired police officer we crossed on the door step and lonely no , iits like others maybe seeing each other once a week which was our life for a very long time , so yes i feel we all can amuse ourselves , but i think human waste is not that bad , i much prefer to go out cruising instead of worries about human waste which is the most normal thing in life , and should not even cross your mind really . yes be aware of surroundings its always been our life , as i working in a busy city , and yes just be aware . yes i needed to extend my knowledge being a registered nurse , i need to do a research paper each year ontop of your normal working hours , so yes kelp me busy as i worked in an intensive care unit for brain injuries , so yes many extra hours spent at work ! but we do have siamese cats and have had always sadly no children , . from coming home from honeymoon which is many years now ! yes would love to see your beautiful area ,sounds idyllic ! be very careful Lizzy love your videos, see you next week but liz from the uk where we are all back in lockdown and will remains so for quite a while i suspect . had my vaccine a few days ago so not feeling my best , a very sore arm , but its fine , better than contracting coronavirus ,

[@MrCptjohn]

Lovely video have subscribed,stay safe.👌👍

[@millsyisgod1]

I would love a Narrowboat, maybe you should get a lodger:-)

[@stephenhaggis1065]

Hi, enjoying your vlogs and admire your lifestyle, just wondered if the podcasts you listen to are in french language ?

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

Most of them are in English, I have one French one that I listened to

[@jimm7165]

In France you can dump black water directly into the river!?

[@nickwalter9630]

That intro music....from the band 'daughter'?

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

No it's from a group of musicians called "oak studio" on KZbin that do copyright free music :)

[@beckystevens3255]

love your sofa, i'm currently trying to find one for my boat, anyone know where it is from or the name of it? thanks :)

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

Hi! Thank you, I got this sofa from "Maison du monde" a few years ago, I spent a long time looking for sofas as I only have a small entry way!

[@eloiseganier5037]

Why not try meditation? 10min per day is a good start (even if 20 min a day 5 days a week for 6 weeks is already having an effect on the brain and allows you to better manage your emotions, your concentration..). You can also try yoga with the Yoga With Adriene channel which is great!

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

I love yoga with Adrienne I find her very calming, I will have to give meditation a go xx

[@Howie57]

How do you finance yourself?

[@BenjaminVintageFinds]

I have an online vintage shop where I sell mainly 1950s clothes and I get a little money from KZbin too

[@DaveHenry-mort8088]

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