THE NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS! Travelling the UK solo on a historical narrowboat!

[@Feistywench59]

Im a 63 widow from the US and I'd like this to be my next great adventure

[@jimdiamond8246]

Life is always a bit of a struggle Liz .have been watching you since the Delos days and a lot of us out there can relate exactly to what your saying .always a pleasure to hear and see your updates.

[@markphillips2076]

One fascinating book I found was Bradshaw's guide to the navigable rivers and canals of the UK. It was last published in the early 1900s but has been reprinted. It gives a good description of each waterway back then, the types of cargo, and details some of the less salubrious waterways. I've always wanted someone to give the Bradshaw's description of a waterway and say, "let's see if it's changed any in 120 years". Lol.

[@EarleWrites]

That's an absolutely brilliant idea my friend! I love that!

[@PaulBaird]

I have a copy too.

[@neversaydi]

Wyrley and Essington will be no-no then!!!

[@markphillips2076]

@@neversaydi I'd have to look it up, but there were a few canals that were abandoned even that early. Quite a few canals are listed as owned by railway companies. I assume they were running them down to reduce competition.

[@davidpowell5959]

Oo I’ll have to get one

[@1roanstephen]

Looking forward to your journey Lizbef, I know it will be a great adventure.

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you for the love! It is always appreciated to see you on here 💖

[@1roanstephen]

You are a special lady whom I enjoy watching you live your life. You ave made a very interesting one for sure.

[@DriftwoodFolk]

So glad your vlogs are back, Liz! Looking forward to following your adventures 😊 - Nesha

[@EarleWrites]

You are an absolute DARLING! Thank you for the encouragement! It's appreciated more than you know. Drinks soon?

[@iggymac3473]

can't wait to see more Liz

[@EarleWrites]

Yay!! I'm excited to share!

[@juliewhiting3363]

Saw your report on the bbc news and it is a great idea, looking forward to sharing the Journey of Maggie the traditional canal boat :) I love your energy and personality

[@moonshadowdrifting]

What a great journey you have in store...for us too!

[@EarleWrites]

Yay! Thanks, Stephen, glad you think so! I'm excited about it.

[@chuckkokoska8496]

Very cool! Can’t wait to here stories of your journey!

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, Chuck! I'm genuinely so excited!!

[@elizaphe58]

I loved the series The Flower of Gloster 1967 and used to play Barge on the Bunkbeds I shared with my sister!

[@SteveInskip]

Excellent! Looking forward to your travels!

[@EarleWrites]

Thanks so much, Steve! There's going to be a mixture of rants, history vids and real life experiences on here. No nonsense, working class, single woman, sailor, midlander perspective. With rum. Hope that ticks some boxes for ya! Big love.

[@SteveInskip]

@@EarleWrites sounds like it’s going to be superb; definitely ticks the boxes, (and rum always helps……especially in Derby in Winter). 😉🥃😂😂

[@geir.mathello]

Hope you had a really nice New Year's celebration with your family. I found your channel today. I came to look through your videos. Looking forward to it. Hug from Norway

[@gordonspicer]

"me & myself". Great !

[@tangs167]

Go for it young un, you can do it 🙂

[@EarleWrites]

Thanks, matey, I'm excited about it!

[@timhmetal3499]

Respect and love...

[@EarleWrites]

Thanks buddy 💪🏼⚓

[@TheSWRProject]

Caught the Short Vid on the Beeb... Good Stuff Elizabeth... :)

[@versedi]

I've waited for whatever content you will put up, I've been sure it will brilliant. This wil be excellence. Scratch that killer belly for me :D

[@EarleWrites]

Haha, thank you so much! Leela appreciated your donated belly scratches 🐕💖 Can't wait to show more vids and see what you think!

[@johncampbell4256]

Really looking forward to your journey on the canals and the history of narrow boating x

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, John! I'm excited to share!

[@braithmiller]

I will come along for the stories even if my keel and air draft will not. Fetching lass.

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, buddy! Appreciate you!

[@robtheplod]

Looking forward to your future vlogs on this!

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you, darling! I'm excited to show you the upcoming videos! There are a few rants, but I'm aiming on releasing 2 videos a week overall! X

[@thehealthjunkie8996]

Good job, this is what I want to do!!

[@EarleWrites]

You can! I started with a cabin cruiser (which are fantastic). Anything is possible!

[@J1mbo888]

Good luck with the Journey and looking forward to hearing/seeing your findings 🙂

[@suehall3298]

Love your video's ☕🍰🌹 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@jannepeltonen2036]

Awesome cuts in this one :)

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, darling!

[@CanadianGrenadian]

Looking good, I’m binge watching, at episode 5

[@EarleWrites]

Woooo, so pleased you're enjoying them! Big love, buddy!

[@iainlyall6475]

nice to see you back liz. i tried to find videos of you fixing up your 1st river boat but couldn't find anything. could you please direct me to the last year of your fixing said boat to when you decided to get this one? i watched for a while but gave up when you took so long :-) sorry. just looked forward and found she was called leviathon(sp?) i don't see any vids of her?

[@pfsmall]

Looking forward to your adventures!

[@EarleWrites]

Yay!! Thank you so much!

[@Theritualkitchen]

I’m so excited to follow this adventure! As another female solo boater - You’re really inspiring! Hit me up if you reach the Lea navigation x

[@EarleWrites]

DARLING. From one female Captain to another, you are absolutely INSPIRING. It's a massive compliment to read your comment. Thank you for the love. I would dearly love for us to do a convoy in the new year! Or at least get a bottle of wine! 🖤

[@Theritualkitchen]

@@EarleWrites absolutely- let’s do it! X

[@81maxster]

Respect, crackin boat.👍👍

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much! I have a lot of respect for Maggie.. definitely got some improvements to do, but she's a tough ol' gal! ✨

[@andrewplant2047]

Sounds like two or three wonderful projects all in one: You live on a beautiful canal barge, working history of the canals from a female perspective and current females living life on the water. Fantastic.

[@EarleWrites]

Thank you so much, Andrew! That's made me really happy. Plus- I've got a bunch of restoration and reno to do onboard! Wooo! Hope you enjoy the upcoming vids 💖

[@andrewplant2047]

Yes, I hope so. Think you have three very smart ideas that you can make your own and really interesting. I'm amazed the interior of your boat appears to be little touched for 100 years and looking into its history could be fascinating.

[@keithhenley3982]

well sorted lizz you sat back a bit but you found a really good way of doing your thing ,loved you since delos i just got my campervan love to meet up sometime ,although we have chated over the year either here or Instagram

[@jamest4027]

how do you wash yourself in the boat ?

[@pumpjackpiddlewick]

I love that you are not part of the norm, even though I know it causes angst in that bankers and the like don't know what to do with you. As someone who has lived consistently outside the norm, if you are able, stick to what you want and wish to do. Life is so often geared to the 'norm' in this life, and those of us that live outside of it have to try to show it is possible to wander another path. PS. There is nothing run-of-the-mill about you. Best wishes

[@EarleWrites]

You have no idea how happy this made me feel. Words are useless but know I'm sending you my good and happy vibes. Thank you! ❤️

[@elifoust7664]

Let's go.

[@EarleWrites]

YAAAAS!!

[@C_C_SEA]

Good on ya ⚓ ...kudos to you for your "føch the MFs" doggedly-resourceful-critter-energy ✊

[@am6589]

cool

[@lowellirish]

SEE...My plan is to play the pubs along the "royal canal". Overhere, across the pond- Im quite good. Johnny Cash, Eagles, Paul Simon, REO Speedwagon, Supertramp, Seger, Elton John, Beatles, Ed Sheeran...Goo Goo Dolls? Bring it! 🤣 I'll put that guitar loop on and break out my fiddle! Start playing "Devil went Down to Georgia"... 🤣🤣 Id have that English Channel performance off the boat! Bwaaahhaaaahaaaa🤣🤣🤣

[@kevballard1967]

Just keep trying to do what makes you happy. It's hard at times. On my 3rd relationship and kids with each. But just be YOU. I personally think you would hate being in the same place. Just build a fantastic friend network and all is great.

[@JessicaMilton-h8d]

Iya! We're in the same boat (ha) - where are ya? Hit me up if you get near Bath/Bristol! love the idea of your project :)

[@lowellirish]

OK... So, heres the plan! ..I move to England in 2025... We get us a widebeam, a nice one! And cruise around with our 3 dogs? Maybe 4... Weve got the room... I perform at the pubs, festivals, and work my business...I can also moor for winter and workngarden center, lumber, forklift, heavy equipment...write, play music, walk dogs, draw, listen to some Van Morrison...play some guitar...hang out on the deck playing french Canadian Fiddle or maybe some banjo...what do you think ? 🤣🤣 Tips from boaters? 😀🤣 Hey.. busk it baby! BUSK IT!

[@Kabanaboy6]

😊💚👍

[@EarleWrites]

Cheers, Kevin!

[@PeterT1981]

What happened with the children of narrow boaters? School? Play?

[@EarleWrites]

I'm going to be doing an episode about childhood on the Cut and how families navigated it ❤️

[@PeterT1981]

@@EarleWrites: I’m looking forward to the series. Thank you!

[@PeterT1981]

My favorite documentary. If by you haven’t seen it ( I suspect you have) it might answer some questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_VgGmEl5ikh9E

[@lablackzed]

The children learned more than other kid's they learned all the seasons plus they learned a lot of craft's remember a lot was handed down from grandparents to parents generation after generation .

[@ianwalker4803]

Single ? must be by choice 'coz I would of thought people would be queuing up to be your partner ;-) x