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As I move my narrowboat home to a new spot, I talk about why I live like this and what I want to get out of my narrowboat life. My journey leads me to some fascinating places this week which ties in with why I choose to live like this. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻
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[@jeffreyoldham55]

Whatever your reasons for narrowboating, I'm so glad that you choose to take us along on your adventures, as you share the beauty of nature that you encounter. And the poems & artwork of your journal entries speak volumes of you as a kind & gentle soul.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your kindness! It is a pleasure having you joining the journey. Take care 🦋🌻

[@craigtoups5786]

exactly what i wanted to say. love this channel.

[@Allirys]

Yes.

[@Graygramma]

Why to you live on a narrowboat? Because you can. And we get to live vicariously through you. What a lovely vlog today.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@pamelaruben4644]

How lovely to have found you. What beautiful drawings.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@BobG127]

Wow... That book of artwork and poetry is absolutely beautiful.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@stevemendenhall6284]

I sometimes wonder how many people who watch your vlogs are jealous of your choices of life style. I know I am one of them. You make me so conscious of the environment and of what I can do to help like solar panels or wind turbines this is silly but I have noticed you do not use the tea bags now and are making tea in the proper English way. Have a great week see you next Friday Steve

[@brain8484]

Im’ not jealous , i’m glad vanessa makes these videoes they makes me happy . She has a talent for drawing and poems.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so kind, Steve. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I love loose tea and so even though tea bags are easier, I am back on the loose leaf. Take care🌻🦋

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Dear Vanessa, words fail me. Absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. Your four legged companion is by your side, keeping you safe. Such beauty everywhere. That magnolia. The blackthorn in blossom. The sphagnum moss with its multitude of colours. Then the highlight of the ,kettle whistling, which we know heralds today's poem and drawing.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so kind! Thank you so much Lionel and Mary🤗 Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋

[@robertjennings7433]

In a car travelling at 50 MPH on a straight road driving 3 miles would take around 3 minutes and 36 seconds. I think of all the things I would miss seeing because of having to concentrate on the road. Thank you for sharing your life on your narrowboat and your beautiful artwork and poems are extremely wonderful. I love watching your puppy too. Thank you. 🙏

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you- thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@facelikedog]

So why exactly do I love watching you living on a narrowboat? Because of your brilliant narrative and knowledge of nature, that's why.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Well thank you so much! 😊 🤗 I like how you used the title there too! 🤩Take care 🌻🦋

[@consideredwhisper]

Thank you, Vanessa and Zeph. A beautiful film.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@semperbufo152]

Fridays would not be the same now without your contributions Vanessa. Thankyou.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@Nature-Body-and-Soul]

❤😊thank you So much, Vanessa, your storytelling is amazing~its like a song ~to me. I feel so excited to watch and join you and Zephyre ❤ it's become such a joy in my life and I am considering in years to come to narrowboat 😊 a house boat has been on my mind for years so thank you for letting us in on your life. Just from my heart, this means a lot and your drawings too are such a treat and just like the treat you always give yourself, I too settle in with tea and a snack to watch you draw and tell a poetic stories. A hug with falling leaves from Denmark 🍂🍃🍂🍃

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

A hug with falling leaves is such a beautiful phrase! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋😊

[@user-le2ln6mc9o]

You are one Nice Person.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋

[@malcolmwallis8339]

Thank you once again for passing on your love for nature and plants .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Thank you for bringing us spring in all it's beautiful glory. Your poems and drawings are a wonderful reflection of this beauty.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@samjones6347]

I love your boat and your love of nature

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s so kind of you, Sam! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@ttonypayne5077]

For myself these journey's have become a addiction or me, Your detailed explination and the name of all the wild life and the envoirement from the canas is fantastice. Once again thank you for your fantastic camera shots.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you are enjoying them so much. It is so lovely to know that. Thank you 😊 Take care🌻🦋

[@dalebadman6700]

Stunning vlog as usual Vanessa and Zeph. Love all the information you have gathered and your beautiful drawings to end the show.. xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@stephenevans9248]

Love your positivity and I agree, everything is gorgeous. And of course, I signed the Danes Moss petition too.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for your kind words and for signing the petition too. Take care🦋🌻

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

I went out today without a coat and it felt like spring. Lovely fresh cool air in bright sunshine. We are on our way, the best time of the year with the summer before us and possible adventures to enjoy. I love your travels, go with you every week. I can’t get out much these days and you go where I would like to go and travel the way I would love. Thank you so SO much for brightening my life along with showing me the creatures on the way that is just the best way of enjoying where one is!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is a wonderful feeling to smell spring in the air isn't it? Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really appreciate your kind words. Take care 🌻🦋

[@anthonyquane5039]

❤❤ another beautiful video back home now after the most wonderful weekend ever my son's wedding x tq have a wonderful week x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that your son’s wedding went well. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@etrax7007]

Hi Vanessa, you live on a narrow boat for the same reason we are watching your podcast. The desire to journey and reconnect with nature and our inner selves.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a lovely comment! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

[@PickingPaul1]

Just realised the bird near my narrowboat is a chiffchaff then, I never knew, lovely song bird

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you are all settled in and loving your narrowboat life, Paul? Enjoy the chiffchaff song. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@jayaraich]

we have Dippers in our river , it is said they only inhabit pure water , our river comes from Dartmoor ,just starts in a boggy field ,amazing .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

How wonderful to have them so close to you! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@soobee6060]

How lovely to see your smiling face on a sunny day over in the UK. Watching from a wet and very dark morning in NZ. It says your video posted 2 hours ago and already 54 people have posted comments! Wow! It truly brightens my day watching your videos. I just love watching your dog's face. Such expressions! Thank you, Sue ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sue, I hope the weather cheers up for you. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@robinhall3347]

Petition signed! Hope they save this peat bog - as an environmentalist, IMO, wetlands are more important than all other areas - too many wetlands have been paved over or filled in and built on.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for signing the petition too. You are so right about the importance of these peat big habitats. Take care🦋🌻

[@paulwhitehouse3690]

Many thanks for the heads up, I signed the petition to save Danes Moss reserve.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for signing the petition. That is so good of you. Take care🦋🌻

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Thanks for another gentle vlog featuring lots of flora and fauna. Really enjoyed it.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@robertwiley4060]

I absolutely luv your choice of lifestyle, the ability to just do it, follow you every day that can. I always can't wait until you make tea and snacks then illustrate your days journey ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊❤❤❤luv your content Robert from Yakima Washington 😊😊😊😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@seancobb8853]

Vanessa I’m so jealous of you love watching your videos

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@brianrainford8199]

Really enjoyed today’s. Therapeutic, thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog this week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@markoa6999]

That is so amazing that there is such a large network of canals and support structures and moving bridges for you guys to use and control on your own, it’s just mind blowing. And it seems that it’s not being abused by people which is amazing.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mark, it is amazing that there is so many connected miles of water to explore and I hope it stays like that for many, many years to come. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@OsirisSonOfGeb]

Thanks for sharing that petition, Vanessa. That development is nothing short of vandalism and I hope we can prevent it from going ahead.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I agree with you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@ShortAndNarrow]

There is this magnolia tree near me that someone pruned into a giant ball and it is lovely. I am dreaming on my narrowboat life in a few years time.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The tree sounds beautiful! I hope your narrowboat life starts soon. Take care 🦋🌻

[@traceyhoult1238]

No disrespect to your narrow boating but I love your poem and artwork 😢❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you like that part of the videos.Thank you, Tracey. Take care 🦋🌻

[@KevinPerry-m8e]

You are an amazing woman and a skilled artist too.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind thing to say. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@jeanmorris6601]

I signed the petition, too many important wildlife habitats are lost to development imho.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Jean! That is so good of you. Take care 🦋🌻

[@markd3250]

This lifestyle suits you so well. It's a combination of traveler, explorer and adventurer but without the hectic pace and stress you'd otherwise have to endure if you attempted something like this on land. And as you noted when in front of that bridge and a car went over it, you can't see the real beauty of something like that in a car going over it. I'm glad you enjoy doing what you do, as it brings a lot of smiles as you graciously take us along with you!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs because they are a pleasure to make. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mark. Take care🦋🌻

[@neildaly6787]

Another beautiful and very thoughtful video. Thank you for sharing this life with us. We live in the Dandenong Ranges on the edge of Melbourne. In spite of Melbourne's rapid, relentless and often destructive expansion, we are still blessed with an abundance of wildlife: wallabies, echidnas, wombats, possums (of course!) and all manner of bird life. When you slow your life down, take the time to watch and listen, nature will come to you. All it requires is patience and silence, as you have so perfectly demonstrated. Thank you once again and keep up the good work!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It sounds like a wildlife haven where you are! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@babs675]

Always look forward to your vlogs. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you look forward to the videos. Take care🌻🦋

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Love that journal of yours!!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@michaelgutteridge2384]

They want to build on Dane Moss!!? Well, that's put a massive bummer on my day! Surely not, as it's a SSI ,as you said. I feel so angry but powerless at how we're ruled by money-mad idiots who put the chance to make some profit over everything else. That would be a tragedy. incidentally, where you went doesn't give proper access to the Moss, that's further along the canal where there is a bridge over the railway line that leads on to a wooden walkway and the track of the old tram lines left from when used to harvest (?) the peat.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope they save it as they have pushed back the development for a while now and momentum to save it is building up more and more. I went in both ways to the Moss but I found the sphagnum easier to film in the first section. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

What a stunningly beautiful day! ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was such a lovely day! Than you for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@SilverSunPublishing]

Thank you for taking us on your Journey. Your journal with paintings and poetry would make a wonderful gift book if published.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I sell them in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com Take care🌻🦋

[@MrPossumeyes]

I just bought a copy as a gift for my sister. Now waiting on delivery.

[@fionasaunders7646]

Delightful and much appreciated , a slice of This England.

[@stuartmacdonald4762]

Beautiful drawings.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋

[@anthonybelcher7261]

You always manage to show an array of wonderful creatures for our viewing delight.also I love seeing the natural springtime occurrence of the beautiful tree blossom coming out so dramatically forming a very beautiful canopy of different coloured petals cascading over the branches. The petals wave so gracefully in the gentle breeze alongside the canal.such great splendour.super cool.❤🦆

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You write your comment like poetry- they are so lovely to read. Thank you so much; take care 🌻🦋

[@paulplant6486]

The history surrounding the canals and local villages are just fascinating and the nature is beautiful. Many don't understand that the narrowboat life is also hard work and as it's down sides also. Overall though such an amazing life to live

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I agree Paul, there are ups and downs, but it’s a great way of life. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@MarcelEling]

Beautiful life on the water❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋

[@31Alden]

I agree with someone above re: the wind turbine being noisy. Then there is the issue of clearance, etc. Interesting about the various scarecrows! And of course, the darling little Nuthatch! The various bridges, per usual, are filled with beauty and charm! ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think you are right about the turbine. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@Bezuidenhout474]

Your book is worth its weight in gold with your amazing dazzling poems and colourful drawings.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@wesleydwoolfall6852]

Good see u keep good on the boat ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

[@TheJessierb]

Cruising is like walking on water! That is, it's about the same speed :) Yes I heard the Chiff Chaff! The Horsetail is an ancient plant that has existed for millions of years. The University of Bristol Botanical Garden contains a collection of plants called the Evolution collection that traces the origins of plants and features plants that date back as far as 200 million years. It's like entering ancient times. Loved the evening walk and the beautiful sandstone (?) bridge and the two ducks on their stroll. Thankyou for the lovely images from the peat bog and learning more about them. They are magical places aren't they. Your poem My Voice really touched me and yes we should all speak up to protect the tiny pieces of habitat that remain to wild creatures and plants (there is only 9% of the land on the earth that is left for non human animals). Take care Vanessa and happy cruising in the week ahead! xxxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Wendy, what a wonderful comment and so full of brilliant information too. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I try and avoid being political but this week, I felt that my poem needed to be about how important these wildlife habitats are to us all. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋

[@ian3878]

We’ve installed a heat recovery ventilation system on our hybrid boat. My day job is energy efficiency in industry, (including heat pumps), and I’d be happy to discuss technologies and whether they can be implemented in boating life.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is excellent! How do I contact you? My email is [e-mail] Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋

[@ian3878]

@@themindfulnarrowboat great. I’ll email you some time tomorrow 👍

[@Bezuidenhout474]

Please include your beautiful fury friend, kettle and tea pot in a frame of time on a page in your book of such colourful memories.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Zephyr is in last year’s journal but I have never drawn the other things that you suggested- good idea! Take care🌻🦋

[@abaswuatan2893]

All your vids- is a treasure! My melted soul take reast and calm!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@joegreen7616]

Good morning Vanessa woke up today to a 4.8mag. earthquake…the power of mother nature…here in the States…east coast area…thanks for the video…04.05.24.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh my goodness- I hope you are all ok? That must have been so scary to wake up to. Sending you my love and best wishes. Take care 🌻🦋

[@PaulWest_Videographer]

I too have signed the petition. I always look forward to a Friday, when I know there will be a relaxing and informative Vlog for your good-self and Zeph. I was very much looking forward to recording a documentary in the Thames Valley, and visiting the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Reading, Berkshire, where I was brought up some (many) years ago now. Oh well, better to wait, as it is stormy weather forecast for over the weekend. I very much look forward to Vlog next Friday... 🙂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so good of you to sign the petition. Thank you so much! Enjoy filming after the storms. Take care 🌻🦋

[@PaulWest_Videographer]

Thank You! 🙂@@themindfulnarrowboat

[@andrewducker4753]

You really are a talented artist I live the way you describe what you see on nature

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you! Thank you so much. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@MsRybak1]

What wonder scenery you experience during your travels. I love your video’s. Don…..USA

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Canal and riverside is mostly beautiful isn’t it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@anniemac3075]

I just watched this again because it makes me feel calm & at peace with everything & that I'm in a lovely place surrounded by water. Thank you Vanessa for yet another lovely video, hope you get some information about wind turbines, heat pumps & boats to help you decide if there's anything else you can do to reduce your footprint. 🌱🐾

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Annie, that is so kind of you. I’m so pleased that it made you feel chilled. I’m getting lots of great advice coming in about the heat pumps and turbines. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@charlesneilson1841]

I am one of your patrons. Love your vlogs. Live in Canada but now have a NB, at Crick, retiring soon and will travel the canals for a portion of the year. All the best.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Charles, how exciting that you’ll be cruising the waterways soon in your narrowboat! I’ll look out for you. Thank you so much for being a Patron too! Take care 🌻🦋

[@FreeSpeach5491]

I was feeling under the weather today… curled up in bed and spent the afternoon watching many of your videos 🙂 I’ve now subscribed to the channel … fab stuff and thank you for making my day 🙂

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I really hope you start to feel better very soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@francoisHUGARD]

A big hug from S W France x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I love the SW of France!😍 Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@RamblingBob]

Hi Vanessa, Bob here! We met briefly on the tow path in Bollington yesterday. It was really nice to see you. Love your show.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Bob! It was lovely to meet you too. I hope you enjoyed your walk? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@maireadmaguire7509]

Hiya👋🏼, I’ve had 2 turbines-both are gone! Unbearably noisy few other not great points and solar is way better. Loving your channel n what you’re doing 🙌🏼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such great advice! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@shirleyjordan5941]

You are so clever to write and illustrate your journey

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment- thank you so much. I just work and practice hard at it. Take care 🌻🦋

[@sarkybugger5009]

Lovely video, as always. Here comes the sun...

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much- that's so kind of you. Have a super weekend, take care 🌻🦋

[@peterbudd44]

Lovely video again , feels like it’s going to be a good Chiffchaff year .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It definitely does sound like a good chiffchaff year so far doesn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Coming out of Winter must be like coming out of hibernation. I love the bridges and the history along the way. If I lived in England ... but alas age is telling me it's against me as well. I will just travel on Alice Grace each week if you don't mind. I live as sustainably as possible, feed creatures in my garden and grow as much of my own veg as possible. Buy from thrift shops etc, much more fun as well as good on the wallet. Take care and hug that gorgeous Zephyr please. =-)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Lorraine, it sounds like we share the same values in life. It does feel like coming out of hibernation now!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@shirleyjordan5941]

It’s a brave under taking on your canal trips

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

When the weather is calm and the engine is well, then it is a lovely way to travel. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@dnewnova]

excellent really makes my weekend a mindful experience

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased! Take care 🌻🦋

[@LdevArt]

i nearly went down the widebeam route- electric 10 foot wide 60 foot long from thames solar. health condition meant i had to stay where i am-but retired and love watching the freedom you people have gained on the canals.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you are okay now? I can see why you would prefer a wide beam, they are beautiful boats aren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@LdevArt]

@@themindfulnarrowboat health condition will never go-but making most of my time, so have a new perspective. widebeams are like apartments on water. though you can travel more waterways with narrowboats-)

[@carljeffrey82]

great sunsets the magic bridge by the scarecrow village , nice

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The scarecrow village was such a special place! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@melissalambert7615]

I would enjoy a narrowboat if only for the birds. Nice showing of the swing bridge. I love your penmanship. I've studied penmanship for years. I'm sure you work hard when doing the diary to write so carefully. Nice work. Hello from mostly cloudy Oregon.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What a great thing to have studied, Melissa. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

[@DottieStanley]

Thank you for speaking out about saving the habitat. We can all do our part to help. Another great video with beautiful drawings, words and photos.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are so right that we all have a part to play in protecting our wildlife and planet. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super rest of the week. Take care🦋🌻

[@Andyc515]

Wow! So calming and peaceful so tranquil could watch these vlogs all day,enjoying your adventures keep the vlogs coming cheers and happy boating

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@Andyc515]

@themindfulnarrowboat your welcome I love this kind of thing I find it peaceful. 😊

[@denisemeredith2436]

I have only just discovered your videos and journals, how lovely to end with a poem and a drawing. I wish I could draw.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Denise, you can draw; I promise you. I have practised hard to try and improve my drawings. If you look back at my old videos, you will see that I was not very good at all. I am not a natural artist- I just work at it. Try and build in an hour a week, where you sit and sketch; pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋

[@peaspeculiars9667]

I love you channel and your artwork would love to live on a narrow boat but have 2 cats which wouldn't be safe, but eventually. My dogs would love it. Thank you so much for sharing xx

[@peaspeculiars9667]

How did you learn how to drive a boat?

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

There are boaters with cats onboard but I think you have to know what your cats will and will not like. Not all cats will like to arrive in another cats territory. Learning to drive a boat is about practice but you can do a helmsmen’s course too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@chriswalker8378]

I've been lucky enough to have been on the leeds Liverpool canal & the manual swing bridges are hard work but it's fun on the water good exercise & great views

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I can’t wait to do that canal. I bet it’s stunning up there? Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@abaswuatan2893]

Thanks to you! My mom is com to heaven 1 month ago- and now i see you vids - it so rest and memories! I love you now- and my MOM love to see it ~!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I hope you are ok? Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🌻🦋

[@louisewhite9152]

Hi Vanessa - it’s only me again, I hope you’re okay and keeping well ~ I thought I’d pop in and say hello before I started watching the Vlog/video - I hope you had a lovely Easter - I’m doing okay I’m just waiting for the nurse to come in with the medication. It normally happens around this time - have a lovely weekend ~ sending loads of love and loads of hugs ~ Xxx Xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Look after yourself, Louise. Take care🌻🦋

[@ezlow1065]

Love your vlogs and that you say toepath! In Aus we call them foot paths. Greetings from Aus 💚

[@leanneclare3750]

Some of the tow paths are now public footpaths but the path beside the canal was originally used for horses to tow the boat, hence the name “tow path”.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. 😊 Take care🦋🌻

[@ezlow1065]

@@leanneclare3750 Oh thanks for the clarification lol🤣😄 what a silly sausage i am!

[@kevinmoor6408]

I have enjoyed "Cruising the Cut" vlogs for years for it's technical information. Your vlog also provides canal travelling, but with artistry and poetry. If Laurie Lee had a canal boat and a video camera.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment, thank you so much! David Johns is great isn’t he? Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋

[@cmdibello3485]

I would be so nervous about leaving my boat to go under the bridge and then have to catch up with it!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

My husband was driving it that time. He can’t be in the vlogs due to the sensitive nature of his work. I would never recommend getting off the boat if it was moving like that. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@cmdibello3485]

That is good to know! I was thinking holy cow, I sure couldn’t do that!!

[@pilpelet100]

I'm catching up with my video-watching due to being snowed under with work for a few days. It was worth the wait! So lovely to watch your video and see your enthusiasm about life on the cut and the wildlife.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you are not overworking too much, Ruth? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@Scotty7268]

We once saw a fabulous 'scarecrow'. It featured a sun recliner under an umbrella, with a handful of straw on the recliner and a notice saying - 'Back in 10 minutes'

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is brilliant!🤩😂 Now that would be the perfect scarecrow to make. Thank you for making me laugh. Take care 🌻🦋

[@shirleyjordan5941]

What a great companion so well behaved

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

She really is. 🐾🐾💚🦋🌻

[@andersvikingsvensson8762]

Always awesome canal journeys and the narrator is a crush ❤❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m glad you like the vlogs. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@GeminiXxX-i2o]

Love the frog, so real looking ! Beautiful area you’ve found, enjoy !!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Frogs are beautiful and it was fun to draw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@ChipLohman]

An excellent resource for wind turbines is the sailboat industry, for reviews and purchase ideas. Keep in mind that running quietly is important to one's sleep habits! 😊❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That’s a great tip! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻

[@locksnkeys]

Watching you is like having two springs. I wish I could share ours now about 6 months away!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Spring is always over too quickly isn’t it? I will savour every minute of this one and share it with you. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@neilpaulin8624]

Hello the mindful one, I enjoyed your blog. I am at Dane moss at the moment. If you take the path by bridge 47 and cross over the railway, follow the path which will lead you to a boardwalk. I can across a common lizard (I think) which you would find interesting.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'll have to look out for lizards when I'm there next.Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@stephenhayes6133]

Watching your videos, you would make a great TV documentary presenter.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you but I think I’d be too nervous to do anything like that. Take care🌻🦋

[@sandylerski9352]

That was a great vlog Vanessa Ruski watched it with me. I can see why you enjoy cruising so much.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hello Sandy and Ruski! I'm so pleased that you are watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@terryhere3889]

Love your videos, love your art work, love your best friend 🐕, love your home 🚤 and love your long hair, and love your life x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is very kind of you! Thank you so much for your positivity. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋

[@user-dixk2rx5gz8f]

Beautiful! Thanks!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋

[@neilmorris446]

Absolutely brilliant video calmes me really calmes me you are so talented 👏

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it, Neil. Take care 🌻🦋

[@dino00555]

I'm a recently new viewer, I do watch one other narrowboat fellow (Country House Gent), You're very fun to watch with your bright cheery personality and you seem ok making fun of yourself which I find quite humorous. You do a great job with your videos, keep up the good work!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Country House Gent is super isn’t he? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

[@paintutor]

i have finished all your previous videos and so am up to date with #189 todays offering thank you so much for all of them i will stay up to date now.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

🏆That is for watching all of the videos and being so patient with the dodgy editing and filming of the old ones. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋

[@kevindavis8442]

Hi, I saw you mentioned about heat pumps, I am not sure your boat will be suitable, heat pumps output low temperature, around 40 degrees to be efficient, and thats too low for radiators, I am having a narrowboat built next year, and will be having a heat pump, but I will also be installing underfloor heating (and in wall heating), which is ideal for heat pumps, and the boat will be highly insulated (probably better than most), the source of the heat will be either directly from the canal, or from skin tanks (yet to be decided), but if you do want to explore, look at Kensa shoebox heat pumps, they are quite expensive and start at around £4.5k just for the pump (3KW), and they now do a new one called the Kensa showbox NX (5KW), but thats more like £6.5K (this is the one I will be getting), air source heat pumps are absolutely not suitable for a boat, hope that helps

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What fabulous advice- thank you so much! Take care 🦋🌻🤩👍