What's the Future for my Narrowboat Life?

[@russelltaylor7779]

I am so happy to see someone using a teapot instead of putting a tea bag in a cup ! this is a civilised way of making proper tea, well done.

[@glennwoods2462]

I have two tea pots.... Loose leaf tea is my choice 👍

[@Paulwashington5358]

Make it illegal to own a Teapot, AND! Make it law that milk is always poured in first AND squash the t-bag to"let flavour flood 👍🏼out."

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It tastes better doesn’t it. If I had more space, I would collect teapots as I really like them. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Teapots are great collectable items aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

As long as you don’t make tea drinking illegal! 🤭 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@mariopioggiajr.8546]

This world needs more people like you Vanessa!❤️❤️❤️

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Yes, We live in our lifes, just 3 meals and 1 sleeping per day, no war and materialism!!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind thing to say. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@thehungergames8918]

​@@themindfulnarrowboatOthers dreaming their life and you are living your dream. You have made everything right 😃🙏👊🤝

[@debh4190]

zephyr's winter to-do list: 1. find sticks, 2. bring sticks to humans, 3. get humans to throw sticks, 4. chase sticks, 5 repeat, 6. repeat, 7. repeat, 8 substitute balls or ? for sticks, 9. get treats, 10. get more treats.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Exactly as though she had written it herself! 🐾🐾😂😂😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@brianjackson7499]

After sadly losing my 11 year old Labrador 2 weeks ago, you and Zephyr have cheered me up. Many thanks and take care.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That must be utterly heartbreaking. I am so sorry. Thank you so much for watching and I’m so pleased that you are able to find some comfort in the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻

[@juliedurlak]

I lost my white Labrador Billy a year ago now and find a bit of comfort in seeing zephyr too. The purity in our dogs is just unmatched by humans. Sorry for your loss 😭🥺❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@brianjackson7499]

@@juliedurlak Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot. 🙏

[@andreawells-china3282]

I smile from the start to finish when I watch your vlogs….your enthusiasm and love of nature is better than a tonic x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a beautiful comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@mazdaram226]

To paint a dog is great , but to capture her personality is fantastic, superb that is Chris .. can’t believe how good you are steering the narrow boat … lovely episode with you smiling constantly… loved it ..thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

He did capture her personality didn’t he? It’s so clever. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@carljeffrey82]

amazing, the painting , the art , zeph , and you, glad to be a part of this. You are doing great and makes me happy each week.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Carl! Thank you so much 😊 It’s great to know that you enjoy the vlogs. Take care 🦋🌻

[@celegleeson1767]

I have just discovered you today. Been binge watching. Thank you for living as you do. It's wonderful to see. I'm having a.. when Harry met Sally moment..(I'll have what she's having) it's so joyful to watch you both having such an adventure.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

😂 That’s a lovely way of putting it! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@jody-annesullivan4547]

@celegleeson1767 Same! Vanessa popped into my algorithm yesterday - storm Isha and snow in Pennines. @themindfulnarrowboat Wow, I am hooked and now subscribed. Love your journals, love your handwriting, love your drawings, love your narrow boat, love your videography. Looking forward to binging back episodes and forward to new adventures, xx

[@maidbloke]

Another delightful combination of gorgeous dog, detailed nature knowledge and impressive vintage engineering, thank you x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 that is so kind of you. Take care 🌻🦋

[@jackmullett9198]

What a marvellous piece of Victorian engineering the Anderton Boat Lift is! I’m always amazed how people still have the skills to maintain it. Once again you do spend a lot of time investing stories and putting film together, I was going to say we missed your vlog last week, but you do pack an awful lot into them ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is incredible how such a piece of engineering was built such a long time ago. It’s like the canal system itself which amazes me too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@stevea9604]

Zephyr only wants to chase sticks, carry her favorite ball, watch the canals go by…All while being near you 🐶🥰🐕☝🏻👍🏻🤩

[@butchieblock9118]

That portrait of Zephyr is absolutely fantastic, superb, just wonderful!!! Of course, the subject is a TRUE BEAUTY!!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is a masterpiece isn’t it! So like Zeff Zeff 🥰🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@ChrisJohnson-qm2qu]

Bucket List for Zephyr, Find big sticks Drop ball into the water more often See if I can make my tail rotate with pleasure even faster! Find new mushrooms in the woods. Lovely video as ever! And what an adventure in the boat lift.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That list is just like Zephyr has written it! 👍😂🐾🐾 All of her favourite things. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@markd3250]

That boat lift was incredible. What a great example of industrial ingenuity! I don't know if it's the places you go, or just your natural artistic eye, but for some reason your videos always portray nature so beautifully. I watch other narrowboat videos, and no one portrays the landscape and environment quite the way you do. Looking forward to your autumn and winter adventures!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment, Mark! Thank you so much 😊 the boat lift was an incredible experience and the views were spectacular. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@rodkennedy9800]

The drawing of Zephyr is so lifelike…artist is very talented.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is so life like isn’t it? I can’t quite believe it! 🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@EdRobertson-d2n]

The Weekend starts with a Lovely Video of Vanessa and Zephyr on their journeys, That Lift is Incredible and the Drawing of Zephyr is so lifelike, Keep doing what you do both of you and have a Great Weekend.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Ed! Isn’t the drawing incredible of Zephyr? She looked around the back of it because I think she thought it was real! 😂🐾🐾 Take care 🌻🦋

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Aww Vanessa just love Zephyr's portrait. I love how you can watch the birds and creatures make ready for Winter in their natural habitat. Autumn is a time for preparing and hunkering down. I hope that Zeph finds her sticks and biscuits while you hunt for mushrooms. =-) Take care as always.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr has found the biscuits already- she has discovered that their natural habitat is the bottom cupboard!😂🐾🐾 Thank you for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care 🦋🌻

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

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[@rosiehoy4736]

You bring me such joy. Thanks for making these lovely videos.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment, Rosie! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@leftymadrid]

The season change is on, Autumn 🍁🍂 is my favorite! What beautiful places and scenery! The "lift/lock" well, that was amazing on how it changes you to a different water level! And you had the opportunity to use it before it was refurbished! 😊 The painting of zephyr is wonderful! It really does look like her. What a brilliant gift!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Autumn is wonderful isn’t it! 🤩 The portrait blew me away. I am so pleased with it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@Graygramma]

Your vlog always amazes me with its history and the beautiful bits in nature.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care 🌻🦋

[@MelG-ut3hs]

You are so at one with nature that for now this life is ideal for you. A beautiful relaxing video. Autumn is such a wonderful time of year the colours of the leaves make it special.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Autumn is the best time to be on the canals as it is so beautiful and quiet. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@tonycamplin8607]

What a fantastic piece of engineering. Making tea with tea leaves in a pot, that's a dying art, Glad that you're keeping the tradition going. A really beautiful diary.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@jasperpuddingface]

Watching you live,work and enjoy the nature along your way helps my own MH , thank you. Thankyou for looking after the banks and clearing up the litter to protect the wild life .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for letting me know. Take care 🦋🌻

[@gaylemorgan5733]

Thank you so much for your videos, I just love them, I have learned so much about a lifestyle I will never have but can now imagine. Your knowledge about the local flora and fauna is so intriguing and you are so talented. I admire you so very much land again, thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Gayle 🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Lovely vlog as usual. Glad you enjoyed the boat lift. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a fabulous experience. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@RobinMuirhead]

Really nice portrait of zephyr excellent likeness.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Isn’t it!🤩🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@normanhowe-gl2tq]

Love watching a professional captain at work navigating her narrowboat !!! Proud of you Vanessa and love your co-captain Zephyr !! That lift is an engineering marvel---as an engineer (civil) , it impresses the heck out of me !!! Stay safe and give Zephyr a treat for me !!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It impresses the heck out of me too! 🤩. But I don’t understand the engineering bits like you do. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@chrishobbs58]

Hello again! What a marvel that lift is, I'm so glad you got to see it now. What a beautiful river the Weaver is. Loved seeing all the old boats, the fauna and flora. But most of all, what a fantastic picture of Zephyr. And her reaction was priceless! Thanks again, and best wishes, as always!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The picture is outstanding isn’t it? Zephyr was a tad bit jealous but she has accepted it lives in the boat now. 🤭🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@juliedurlak]

Wow Chris has amazing talent that is a phenomenal piece of artwork 🖼️ ❤gorgeous Zephyr ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

He has amazing skills doesn’t he! 🤩 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@paulrickett4402]

Another great vlog Vanessa, so professional again. I bumped into you in my local in Maldon a week ago, you with your family. You’re just as lovely in ‘real’ life…it made my weekend.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Paul, it was lovely to meet you. I will definitely return to The Queen Victoria because the service and food were amazing. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment too. Take care 🦋🌻

[@janmitchell641]

Vanessa, I must say that your videography and editing are pure artistry, and are a total joy to watch and listen to. I really enjoyed this journey toward Rochdale. Biscuits in their natural habitat!!😂😂😂 Oh, and that boat lift experience took my breath away! Fabulous.❤🇨🇦

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so kind, Jan🤗 Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@Sleepydwagonman]

Zephyr say "no list. Only log. Only throw log" Beautiful look into your travels as always, thank you !

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She did didn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@gravydavy4188]

Beautiful drawing of Zeph. Zoe puppy is fascinated by her and watches nearly every time. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Please give Zoe Puppy a hug from me. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Hello Vanessa. It's always a pleasant surprise to see a new video from you and this one didn't disappoint. Nice to see a jay and also lapwings enjoying the puddle. That boat lift is a truly amazing structure . I love seeing Zephyr with a stick. She's really happy with one in her mouth. Good time of the year for fungi also. Stay safe and look after yourself.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It’s fungi season and I can’t wait to find more wonderful mushrooms and slime mould! 🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

🦋🌻

[@carlfama140]

Fantastic drawing of Zeph. Looks life like.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It’s amazing isn’t it!🤩 Take care 🦋🌻

[@paulmclaine6413]

The Anderton Boat Lift is another thing I've never seen Vanessa. I never realized how innovative and inventive our English ancestors were and Edwin Clark is someone I now have to read about . The English have invented the most important devices that mankind use. I think Zephyr's priority on her Bucket list will be Biscuits followed by stick chewing. Now you have a portrait of Zephyr you can treasure just like we treasure the effort you put into your Videos. Thank you Young Lady.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The lift is incredible and it blows my mind to be honest! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

The drawing is wonderful, what an artist Chris is.😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

He is so talented isn’t he? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Margaret_J]

I love that line in your poem "Walk the pace of Autumn in its slowing" - makes me want to take in a deep breath of Autumn air and just stop awhile to savour the beauty all around. Thank you. Fabulous adventure on the Anderton Boat Lift! Enjoy your weekend 🐾🦋🌸

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I love this time of year as it makes you want to savour every moment of light and each colour change doesn’t it? I hope you get time to take that deep breath in it all like you said. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@CMACJAZZ]

Well, welcome back missed your blogs in last week, Summers main force is spent and quite times approach a time for reflection a time of magic, a time of mist and cooler days. The artist who immortalised Zeph what talent so perfect capturing her at her best. Lovely presentation enjoy the autumn and winter. Kindest Regards to you all God Bless.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊I agree with you about Chris Johnson Art. He is so talented isn’t he? Take care 🌻🦋

[@taniayorgey]

Thank you Vanessa for another enchanting experience with you. The lift ride is like no other, Alice Grace got to experience your birds eye view too :) And the painting of Zepher. Wow! Tachi and I send all our love xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a great experience. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@marcofrank2082]

Whenever I need to relax I think of the narrow boat Alice Grace, cruising from lock to lock, from mooring to mooring, the beautiful landscapes of this beloved island. I think of gorgeous plants,insects, birds and animals. Of Zephyr wagging her tail, loosing and finding her ball. All worries and dark thoughts disappear immediately. Great medicine. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so touched that those thoughts make you feel that way. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@robineasby5328]

Another great vlog , Vanessa. The Anderton Boat Lift is a masterpiece of engineering. Your videos are always so informative , whether it is local history or your amazing knowledge of nature. They are a sheer joy to watch. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@Bpl541]

Beautiful. Thankyou Vanessa and Zephyr.🌸🐕😍🦉

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@marcb1779]

Thank you for sharing. So therapeutic and peaceful watching your day-to-day travels. Love that you share your journal art and poetry. Stay safe and enjoy. Envious Mark.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@billycaldwell3804]

Yet again you've given us a wonderful insight into the beautiful land we call home. The painting of zephyr was truly amazing, such talent is beyond me I can't paint a wall without messing up. Stay safe 🙏.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am over the moon with the portrait of Zephyr. Chris did it using pencils! What a talent 🤩 I bet you could paint if you had practice time each week. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@mychalloving6821]

Vanessa, “Zephyr, you need to make your bucket list “ Zephyr, “just throw the damn stick! Another great vlog rich in history, nature, adventure, art, poetry and of course the best side kick anyone could hope for; the marvelous Zephyr. She certainly has good taste in portraits! Thanks for all you do. It makes for a perfectly relaxing rainy afternoon here in the Pacific Northwest corner of the US.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She was thinking that wasn’t she! 😂🐾🐾 I hope you have a dry day tomorrow. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@johnsutherland6322]

That picture is amazing by the artist you never let me down is so relaxing watching your journey 🧚🏻🧚🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It’s so clever isn’t it? What a great artist he is. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@margaretfiggs2606]

Love your videos and Zeph, your drawings are awesome and your stories are very interesting. And you explain everything, educational and I'm 77 and still learning about the world. Love your ending with the tea and snack. Beautiful. Keep smiling 😃

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m still learning too, Margaret. We can learn along together. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I loved hearing the history about the old boats that you passed. Loved, loved, the beautiful scenery, loved, loved, loved the Anderson boat lift. But best of all was your art and poetry. I loved the portrait of Zephyr, Chris really captured Zephyr’s personality in the picture. Zephyrs bucket list is to go whereever you go, collect big sticks, paddle in every waterway and make lots of new friends wherever she goes. This vlog was one of your best Vanessa, thank you so much for the work you put in to entertain us every week. xxx❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are such a kind person, Shirley. Thank you so much for watching each week and for your lovely comment too. I like your version of Zeff’s bucket list and she does too! 🐾🐾🤗 Take care 🌻🦋

[@shirleygreaves9650]

@@themindfulnarrowboat thank you for always taking time to reply to my comments. Take Vanessa. 😘

[@craigshirley3321]

Can I just say a big thank you as your canal journeys are such a joy and pleasure to watch 👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@simond2031]

Beautiful, just beautiful..... Thank you for sharing life and nature, centres the mind, so calming.🙂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you!🤗 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@louisewhite9152]

Hi Vanessa - I just wanted to pop on quickly and say hello. I will be setting down in the next hour to watch your Vlog/video - I’m looking forward to it. It makes my Friday night seem better ~ you’re very inspirational and motivated and I enjoy watching your Channel so much ~ I can tell by the title What the Vlog/video is about ,at the end of the day. All you can do is what is right for you.~ Sending loads of love and loads of hugs as always ~ Xxx Xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for such a kind comment, Louise.🤗 Take care 🦋🌻

[@anthonyquane5039]

❤❤❤ happy Saturday love the old boats in this video and the canal itself beautiful as ever x tq

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The old boats are so special aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@buffplums]

What a wonderful drawing of Zeph, the artist has done an incredible job. xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

He has hasn’t he!🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Your canal systems never cease to amaze me. The old boat lift is very gizmo mechanical just keeps on doing the job. Mention ball or stick and you get a big pink nose pointing straight at you. Always glad to see you post videos. 👌 🇨🇦 👍

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It never ceases to amaze me either! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@GeminiXxX-i2o]

What truly are the most wonderful experiences life offers, you get to experience everyday and I am super delighted you share ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@highlandjournalart654]

Your filming is superb but your poetry and art are just wonderful x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much ☺️ Take care 🌻🦋

[@kellinomnom]

Very good work maneuvering into the lift! I was on the edge of my seat!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was luck! 😂🍀 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@christinaweinhaus5267]

Seeing the lift in action was very cool! Slightly nerve wracking to load in, I imagine! Enjoy your videos and beautiful art. Zephyr’s portrait was stunning!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I was really scared at the beginning but it was absolutely brilliant in the end. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@susanlamb7431]

So brave ! Those locks look terrifying! Love the nature walk and poem

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s so kind of you, Susan. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@vc4154]

Beautiful ,interesting and informative as always, thank you. Love Zephyrs portrait too.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@nicolaj3294]

That was a very interesting and beautiful vlog Vanessa. Well done on the amazing picture of Zephyr Chris, the likeness is spot on. You have a lovely smile Vanessa, lights up the screen. Have fun on the Trent and Mersey ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Chris is an amazing artist isn’t he? Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@PaulWest_Videographer]

Well worth waiting 14 days for yet another beautifully filmed Vlog. The drawing Zeph was so stunning, it was like a photo, and what a lovely gift to have sent to you both. I haven't seen so many lapwings in a field like in many a year now. I'm really loving watching and following your journey along the canals up north. Looking forward to your next Vlog. 🙂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr’s drawing was amazing wasn’t it? Chris is an incredible artist. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@gaylem4333]

There, I did it! I just ordered your 2023 journal! I can’t wait! I am also a colored pencil artist so will really appreciate your illustrations…. As well as the poetry!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@robertbrierley7083]

Lovely vlogas usual, The picture of Zephyr was amazing we both lost the biscuit challenge, Nice your coming to the Canals near us ,Hope the Water is OK in the Rochdale it can get low we live about half a mile from it, I first sailed it in 1966 between locks 90-91 on a mould for a Commer minibus roof when iwas apprentice, Happy days take care.😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It sounds like the Rochdale is going to be a challenge! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@richardtaylor8312]

Hi Vanessa, I’m viewing you whilst on a rather Large “trip boat” currently at Newport Rhode Island. Amazing being able to watch my favourite Friday vlog from so far away.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Have a wonderful time- it sounds amazing! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@christineprice5463]

The picture of Zephyr is beautiful! I enjoyed the boat lift, what a view. You are so professional. I enjoy your videos the most. Have fun looking for fungus!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I can’t believe how Chris got the likeness so spot on! I’m over the moon with that picture. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Christine. Take care 🦋🌻

[@christineprice5463]

@@themindfulnarrowboat The picture is outstanding.

[@AnthonyValentine-vm1yc]

That barge lift renovation I should imagine would need a massive amount of work hours & money. Please hope that it is all in place to be done. Thanks for the 26 mins escapism missus.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is going to be a big project isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@wilburytwist6683]

The Marbury woodlands in your vlog look awesome in the Spring. They are cloaked bluebells, wood anenomies and wild garlic. I saw a few button Fly Agaric this morning. I just hope they arent kicked over before they peak again this year. The grow in close association with more mature Silver Birch trees... but you'll probably know that. 😀 The Silver Birches are quite prolific around Anderton, but i'm not sure if its the relatively young age of them or the ash and lime residue that works against the Fly Agaric. I find the Weaver a calming river too. It's in no great rush to get anywhere, and the deep blackness of the water is sometimes beautiful, especially with autumn mists rolling across it. Wonderful Vlog as always, thank you. 😁

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh what a beautiful place that woodland is and it must be stunning to see it alive with spring flowers! 🥰 I hope your fly agaric can grow unharmed because they are so magical to see in perfect condition. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@barbarawrigley4242]

Beautiful drawing of Zeph. 💜 How amazing is that super lift for the boats, whats even more amazing is how old it is. 🙂🙂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is an incredible feat of engineering isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@annjarvis9300]

Grand you were able to take the lift befor the closer another thing off your list and grand to see the toadstools thanks again forsharingtc the oldies 👍👍🤗🤗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hello my dears! I hope you are both well? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@pilpelet100]

It never ceases to amaze me how you manage to fit so much variety into less than half an hour. Wonderful. The picture of Zephyr is amazing. What a talented artist.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind comment, Ruth- thank you so much 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@mozamariner4443]

I really enjoy your vlogs, your commentary is so soothing and relaxing. Thank you❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@wildwizard8884]

Lovely video as usual. Still watching as I type. I've always dreamed of the narrowboat life, since the first time my family had a holiday on one when I was 17 (55 now). Unfortunately I was destined to live poor and never could afford to make the change, but that may change in the next few years. Videos like yours scratch an itch and encourage me to keep chasing that dream, the one my friends are sick of me talking about. I truly believe that the standard model of living: house, mortgage, credit, car, rat race jobs just to keep paying for the minimum etc is an extremely unnatural and stressfull way of living and in many ways imposed upon us and difficult to escape, so it is only natural that some of us find it so unsatisfying and yearn to break free of it. Who could've guessed back in the industrial revolution that they were in fact creating one of the best and most beautiful features of the nation for the future? Keep on posting Vanessa, long may you love doing what you do and long may you keep it :)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I really hope you find a way to do this as you seem so set on it. Keep trying to make it work. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@sharonsmith583]

Ive been binge watching your channel and I think I have finally caught up with your adventures!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Well done- you deserve a medal 🥇 I’m so pleased that you’re still watching too! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@terencehammond8878]

Last Friday wasn’t the same so great to see you and Zeph back such a varied and interesting vlog ,the boat lift must have been a truly wonderful experience thank you so much take care xx 🐾🐾

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is lovely to be back. Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@stevemendenhall6284]

Welcome back to you tube Vanessa I so missed you last Friday In a world so full of war and turmoil your vlogs are like a breath of fresh air of air,,I wanted to start off by saying I finally got it right what you would draw in your book that Heron was so beautiful. I also wanted to thank you for recommending the Coot club I liked it even more then the Flower of Gloucester I also wanted to say goodbye to one of my favorite actresses Maggie Smith I was a big fan of Harry Potter and one of my favorite movies “The Secret Garden” Thanks for all the work you do putting together these vlogs your history lesson about the old boats and the Anderson boat lifts was great. Hope you and Zephyr find everything on your bucket list, Have a great week see you next Friday Steve

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed Coot Club. It is such a lovely watch isn’t it? Maggie Smith was an incredible actress and has left a wonderful catalogue of films behind her. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@DavidLewis-ie9iq]

Been waiting for some relaxation videos

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you find it relaxing. 😌Take care 🌻🦋

[@billmasen3923]

What a refined and articulate lady, and an amazing lifestyle.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@StacyBernard-xd4uv]

I read the novel, The Narrowboat Summer, a couple of years ago, and was instantly intrigued by the narrowboat. I am too old and have chronic health issues to begin a narrowboat journey, so, I so much enjoy going along with you on yours! Thank you for what you do, and for sharing it!!! Such lovely scenery, drawings and poetry! And that drawing of Zeph is amazing!!!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you are following the journey, Stacy. I’ll have to read that book that you mentioned. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@AnnC451]

Fascinating watching the boat lift. Thanks for sharing!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@lulusgrumpymate]

brilliant little adventure,,thanks for taking us along

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@dianeloy8879]

Another relaxing video and seeing the ever happy Vanessa & Zephyr! The painting of Zephyr is just beautiful & she was impressed too, I could tell! AND I received today your book "The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2023"! Such a quick mailing all the way to Oregon, USA!! I love, love the book!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr is very impressed that she has been painted! I’m so pleased that your books arrived. Thank you so much for buying them. Take care 🌻🦋

[@christopherbutler7588]

Lovely video thanks for showing have a great weekend 😀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@sarkybugger5009]

Lovely video, as always. It's always time for a cup of tea, Vanessa. 😉

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Definitely always time for a cup of tea! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@michaell1751]

Wonderful vlog once again Vanessa, great portrait of Zyph and your Jay was pretty dam good as well.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Michael. I am chuffed to bits with the portrait. Take care 🌻🦋

[@lesgill6204]

What have been missing on your site, absolutely fantastic viewing, long may it continue, I am a PYROGRAPHER, (burning on wood,) and I love wildlife, you put a lot of research into what you are doing.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I bet you have some wonderful artwork. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@jaynecopland]

Zeph is beautiful and a painting of your beloved pet is a most special gift.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is such a special gift isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

The Parfield boat was built two years before I was born! The Kennett, Ilford, and Parfield are all beautiful old boats with a lot of history. And that Lock Lift was simply amazing! I've never heard of anything like it! It was thrilling for you, Zephyr, and Alice Grace to be transported 50 feet high, which checked off another item from your bucket list. And that was a wonderful portrait of Zephyr by Chris. It really captured his personality. What a treat! 🐶

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was such an exciting thing to do, Jenny! I was a bit worried about the height of it but it felt so safe up there. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@jennyfulcher8035]

@@themindfulnarrowboat You too Vanessa!🐝🥀

[@crowncottagesomerset6397]

Absolutely perfectly filmed and proof that happiness comes from exploring and enjoying the little things in life! 🙏🥰

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🦋🌻

[@sharronstadtlander6232]

What a wonderful vlog…again…..so many incredible, amazing and beautiful sights packed in! And the portrait of Zephyr, can’t wait to see it on your wall! We are relieved the title this week means continuing on with your Narrowboat life…we were a little worried! I just purchased my “Vanessa” mug at a local craft fair…beautiful blue glazed top and handle with a natural sandy textured clay bottom surrounded by fungi imprints of all sorts! And, to make it even more special, it was crafted by a former student of mine! Have a wonderful journey this week to all!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh how wonderful! I’d love to see a picture of it- and how amazing that a former student made it too. I love this story!!! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@helencraig365]

Lovely vlog. Lovely dog! Great to see the engineering of the lift. And I don’t know many people who are interested in fungi as I am!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Fungi is incredible isn't it! 🤩Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@garyp8471]

Wow that was grand, thank you for sharing the boat lift that was amazing, and still working, some lovely nature as always the Peewee's used to follow the plough, how many locks through winter 91 that'll keep you both warm, what a lovely picture now he's an artist yeh, at the end i sed peanut brittle Irene sed seed's . All the best from Gary n Irene.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Gary and Irene, I hope you are both well? The locks will keep us warm won’t they!😂 Good guesses for the teatime snack as it was like a mixture of both. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@WayneSchowalter]

Your vlog thumbnail found its way onto my screen in a rather, I think, fortunate way. I was in dire need of such a thoughtful, beautiful and charming video. I was so happy to watch this canal trip. Your camera work, editing, music choice and lovely narration gave me goosebumps. I loved every moment of the trip and then the art creation at the end beautifully brought it to an end. I have subscribed. I will be watching your past videos and anxiously awaiting new ones. You are the tonic I need now. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a wonderful comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and that you clicked on the thumbnail. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@samjones6347]

Love the way you look at fungus…I never knew they could be so beautiful

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

They are spectacular to look at aren’t they? 🍄🍄‍🟫 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@johnmact5548]

I love the way the swans land and well done Lockies. Off to church and will say a prayer for everyone living and working the canals

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a kind thing to do. Thank you for your prayers. Have a super Sunday and week ahead. Take care 🌻🦋

[@lostisleminstrel]

You are an excellent boat captain. Awesome skippering through that elevator lift. Chris nailed his dog portrait. Love this series of mini adventures and wildlife observation. Your own considerable drawing skills are wonderful also.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s such a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@maluneid5277]

Everything seems so beautiful and so it is very relaxing!! Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@peterhenry7531]

That “lift” is astonishing … though think I’d be glad to get out of it … 🙂 … Zephyr looking down the lens … breaks my heart … ☺️ … see you soon … 🔆🔆🔆

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was a tad scary but so magnificent to see! Thank you for watching. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@chrisbalazs5685]

Vanessa, your control of Alice-Grace is outstanding...I so enjoy your videos... Pat on the Zeph's head... cheers... ckb

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I have good and bad days when it comes to handling the boat. I think the wind blew me in the lift! 😂Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋