This is a Shock To My Narrowboating

[@mychalloving6821]

Dear Ms Mindful and Zephyr. Thank you for making Fridays special once again. You make canal life look so relaxing and beautiful. You are definitely “top of the line” among canal boat vlogs.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is such a kind comment!😊 Thank you so much- I really appreciate it. Take care 🦋🌻

[@mrleighcbowman]

Make me something to eat im sick of McDonald's and kfc 😢

[@JD987abc]

Hello. I discovered your channel after watching the entire series of All Creatures Great and Small. The country side of England that you barge through is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Joe. Cape May, US.

[@rosinah1169]

WE love your friday vlogs so peaceful and beautiful sketches and beaut poetry. Love from Oz

[@thehungergames8918]

Yes Vanessa's vlogs are simply the best 🏆

[@charlesauld8494]

Hello Vanessa, I'm a retired Chief Marine Engineer. The part in your video about the engine was quite short, but I thought I would give you a little insight into reading the exhaust!! White smoke indicates water in the engine, usually a blown cylinder head gasket, accompanied by "mayonnaise" inside the oil filler cap. Blue smoke indicates burning oil, possibly broken piston rings, worn bores, or worn valve stem seals (if it has them) Black smoke indicates over fueling, or injectors needing new nozzles/calibration. Going by the funny noise of the engine, and the blue smoke, please check the sump oil level with the engine warm and stopped. If the oil level is above the max line, it will force oil up the bores, causing blue smoke. The funny noise of the engine would then be caused by the sump being pressurised, trying to prevent the pistons from going down. I hope all this makes sense, and will help you to diagnose problems. I've said it before, but you are an amazing artist. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and look forward to them every week!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Charles, this is such a helpful message- thank you so much for taking the time to send it. It really well help us to identify what the issue is. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@deborahjohnston2808]

Delightful in every way!The colors ,so many and your words and dear Zephyr are my magic tonight💕Thank you,sweet soul🎶

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@forestntt72]

I have had a horrible week, so I purposefully didn’t watch this on Friday, but saved it so I could sit down on a Saturday night, red wine in hand and just chill and enjoy. Thank you for providing a little piece of chill in an otherwise manic life. It is much appreciated. Please never stop. All the best.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so sad to hear that you had a horrible week. I hope that you are okay? I'm glad that you feel chilled tonight though. Wishing you a much better week next week.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

@forestntt72 Im sorry that you are having difficult times. It seems that most of us are going through more than normal these days. I agree. It’s so nice that we can come here and escape this complex world for a bit. Im also thankful for these videos . I do hope things are better. Nice to sit with a glass of wine and escape for a bit. We are all here to help each other. Things will get better, I keep telling myself that. Anyway, we aren’t alone. I live near the Appalachian trail in western NC. I heard a biker say, “we are all just walking each other home”. I thought that was a nice saying. 2198.4 miles , this trail.thousand begin the trek each year. Some have to stop and come back to complete. Many finish. It’s a cathartic experience . This is a very hiker friendly town and it’s interesting to speak with a few. We are all On our own journey, each unique. Im still finding my way from loosing my husband over a decade ago. Had to downsize and move and now…? I don’t know. I feel it’s time for s change though. At least I have options. When I feel Overwhelmed, I think how fortunate I am that I have options. It’s a blank canvas. Kind of scary! Then I look back and say well I made it this far. I’ll be fine. Just choose something and begin. Not sure where all of thst came from and I’m sure it isn’t relevant to you… life seems to be harder these last 4 or so years with everything. It will get better. It won’t overnight, but it will. 🥰

[@lexheath8276]

@@cumberlandquiltchic1 we aren't rich except in love. Despite owning dirt in both Alabama & Wyoming. Don't worry, be happy. Wine cures most problems.

[@markd3250]

That stunning Flower Beetle with it's shimmering green covering, sitting on a Buttercup, what a beautiful contrast! God... the greatest artist of them all...his signature is on everything at every level and in detail that is just mind-boggling. Such a rich palette of colors, textures and an amazing variety of shapes. And it's all just sitting out there, like it's nothing special. I'm SO glad you take the time to notice and record these things on video! Not only is it something to marvel at, but as an artist it must be quite inspirational too. Loved the buildings and the market. Your videos have always been good, but they just keep getting better and better!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mark, thank you for such a kind comment. Stumbling on the buttercup meadow was such a magical surprise and I could have sat there for hours. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

I love the way that there is not a moment wasted on your journeying. Some people might zoom by and not notice a thing but nothing gets overlooked by you. The stable we bought had been neglected for years and years so the wildlife was abundant, not so now. Other people have moved nearby and have other ideas so we had lost a lot, screech owls, toads as big as our fists, numerous birds and butterflies. But I can catch up with my nature fix through you and it is a great comfort. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I really hope the people that have moved nearby start to encourage wildlife back into their gardens. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

The colours on that green beetle are amazing. Mother Nature keeps astounding me, the smallest of creatures are so beautiful. Take care and have a great week. =-)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is a spectacular looking insect, Lorraine! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@1951JULY]

We call grannies bonnets Aquilegia there seeds are scattered as Our wonderful Lord blows the wind and they spread near and far . All these amazing tiny insects the beautiful birds that give burst to a symphony hearing them giving thanks for their insect breakfast, the Lord provides for all our needs. So beautiful ❤️

[@TheJessierb]

thanks Vanessa for another stroll through beauty....I think you allow us all to become 'unfrazzled', as at the end of your lovely poem. The Beetle and the buttercups drawing is uplifting. I loved the Moor Hen chick and the Marsh Orchid too. And each week I enjoy the sound of water flowing into your teapot! Warm wishes for the week ahead. W xxx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you’re feeling unfrazzled too, Wendy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@angelrose7906]

I've done the heart break hill, they should rename it to back break hill. How do you attach your pictures to the walls? We use to use a hinge type that stuck out on the sides. Yours look so much neater.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Back break is more appropriate isn’t it! 😂 Most pictures are put up with Command strips. Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@mrjj1f]

Thank you for your wonderful content. Watching your channel makes me feel good.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased to hear that- thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻

[@peterduffy4207]

Thank you ❤ I appreciate the time and effort that you put into your vlogs. They are very much appreciated. I just hope people are inspired to look more for the finer details of nature as you do. There is something very comforting and warming about all of your films but more so the making of the tea and wondering how many biscuits are there this week 🤣 Love you and what you do. Thank you 🥰xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so thoughtful of you, Peter- thank you so much. I think the biscuits this week looked so much bigger on the screen than in reality! 😂 Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻

[@tessapetters3936]

Imagine how many little creatures would have been in that amazing field of buttercups. So relaxing. Thank you .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

What an incredible amount that would be! Thank you so much for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@GaryBiberger]

Your adventures on the canal are worthy of a tv series. Did a narrow boat holiday with my son last year. Best thing ever. The world is in such a hurry. Not on one of those it isn’t Keep them coming 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your narrowboat holiday. It is the best thing ever isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@mattgoodchild8215]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again The best boater channel on you Tube by far Smack on with every aspect 👍🏼👍🏼✅

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Matt!😊 I’m so chuffed that you think so. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@JoachimFuhrmann]

Es ist sehr schön Dich ein Stück Deines Weges begleiten zu dürfen. Deine Videos sind eine Zauberwelt. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@davidimhoff2118]

What an amazing Farmer’s market and so great that the family allows people to come into their property. The hospital of the U. K and the friendliness of the people you encounter weekly is such a breath of fresh air. I wish I could sketch like you do. I have colored pencils but I noticed yours in your videos and was wondering if the brand you have you like for a certain reason? I’m happy Zeph got to see other dogs like her at the market. It was so funny when you told her you got her some things. She immediately started licking her lips lol. Oh how do you stand the cuteness? I would be cuddling and petting her all day long. The mugs you got are beautiful. I like them. I love tea but I have to be careful because I can’t have a lot of herbs because of having organ transplants. There are a lot of herbs out there that could counteract the anti-rejection meds so I have to be careful. Those dried flowers are lovely too. What was in the tin you purchased? I noticed it looked like you put it in the bathroom. Such an elegant lunch or dinner. I don’t like mushrooms though :(. Even though they looked amazing from last week when you bought them. Holy shrimp. There was a lot of them in that little scoop. My goodness. Don’t forget too that when you feel like things are overwhelming , we are all here wishing you happy and safe journey and wishing we were spending the time with you. You are doing something with your life that you can literally say “I had an amazing life. I did so much”. I hope to be able to say that some day. I think Narrowboating was the best choice for your life now because you look like you have so much fun doing it. Keep having that fun. :)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi David, what a kind and lovely comment- thank you so much. There were soaps in the tin and they smell delicious too. I use Derwent watercolour pencils as they are so smooth on the page and blend well. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@davidimhoff2118]

@@themindfulnarrowboat You’re more than welcome. I noticed your colored pencils blend well and came out smooth and figured you found a brand you were happy with. I will have to look them up. I can’t draw but I do like to use them. I figured they were soaps but they were shaped interestedly and I didn’t want to assume lol. Thanks for always responding. :)

[@clairesteen9727]

When the stall holder mentioned Wirral tea I thought I’d like some of that! That’s were I live x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I think you should look out for them as they do markets in your area too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@MarianneStenberdt]

Lovely summer pictures and nice old lady in the shop with the dried græsses.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@kathleenstraube5356]

Absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful day you had. Oh, to step into your shoes…….ahhhh. Thank you so much for your time filming and edited. It’s a visual wonderland.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@Margaret_J]

Wow what a fabulous field of buttercups - they certainly bring a ray of sunshine don't they? Have to smile at the thick-thighed flower beetle though 😀- your Friday afternoon tongue twister 😂😂 Enjoy the Trent and Mersey it's just as beautiful 🙏🐾🦋

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh Margaret, I fluffed up that tongue twister so many times when reading the poem out!🙈 The buttercups were glorious. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@sallylunamoth5542]

Oh Vanessa the joy this video bought to me is immeasurable...Everything was just So Perfect, So Relaxing 🤗 Today I took a photo of an insect on a Oxeye Daisy on my phone I got home zoomed in & it was A petrol green thick legged beetle, 'So Pretty' I loved that you found one too. Thank You & Zephyr, Sending Love & A Big Hug through the skies 💐💗🐕

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Sally, they are wonderful to spot aren’t they because they dazzle in the sunlight? I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. The Oxeyes are also really on show this week too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@plushypuppy2024]

Another beautiful offering, my last one before I turn in for a relaxing night's sleep. Thanks you Vanessa! x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you slept well? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@stephenwhatley8594]

Your videos are beautiful, utterly glorious.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@smchas]

Thank you for your beautiful vlogs each week. They never fail to soothe my soul.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@callad56]

A lovely vlog as usual, I’m always struck by the music you use, it adds so much to the video. The artisan market was really nice, love to see people passionate about their wares. Great poem at the end.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I'm so pleased that you enjoy the music.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@richardterry9788]

Where ever you are you make it beautiful xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@robertmeadows7508]

The shrimps in the water you took for your water -paints reminded me of when I was a small boy early 1950s ! We often played in a spring-fed stream in our local park which had lots of these little shrimps ,but during Summer it would be completely dust dry ! Come the Autumn rain the shrimps would be back again all along it! It was always one of our wonderful childhood mysteries ! I learned later their eggs lay viable in the dry stream bed ,but when the water returned the shrimps were there fully grown! Thank you for another lovely video report!

[@colinthomas5462]

Same here, I grew up in the early 60's among country lane's, ponds and streams teaming with life now all built over with new housing estates. How sad.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It’s incredible isn’t it? That is such a wonderful story too. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Outsourcingidea]

Embracing new adventures is always exciting! You've got this! Change is the only constant. Wishing you an amazing journey ahead! Stepping out of your comfort zone is the first step to growth. Enjoy the ride! New waters bring new opportunities. Can't wait to see where this summer takes you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Very true and very wise- thank you so much! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻

[@Outsourcingidea]

@@themindfulnarrowboat I want your days to be a rainbow of seven colors and a blue sky and a very colorful life. Take care of yourself.

[@jeanmorris6601]

What a superb channel, nothing better than being in nature, on the water, wonderful art, beautiful poetry, and a wagging Zeph tail 💚🌱

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Jean!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@isabelrafael2866]

What an incredibly talented artist you are, thank you for sharing on KZbin, quite a treat to watch. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Lovely gentle nature filled vlog. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Andrew! Take care 🌻🦋

[@barbarawrigley4242]

Absolutely loved the bridges. Everything is so beautiful and green, and especially loved the shot of Zeph standing in the yellow field. Thoroughly enjoyed todays video 💜💜

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

They are the best bridges in on a canal here that I have seen. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻

[@Gillian-o5g]

Just lovely ❤Thankyou.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care🦋🌻

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, amazing. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@JimmyCook-yl6qc]

Love that. you are a genius with your poetry your amazing love the canals all the canal system is beautiful so peaceful it's like your away from world in some places🦋🌻👍👍❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for such a kind comment! Take care 🌻🦋

[@jimblack8027]

9:58 "A bit too enthusiastically." 😄 Adorable!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

😂 Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@brain8484]

The Buttercup field was amazing . Thanks

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It really was wonderful to see it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@kellinomnom]

You rock. Great vid and I loved the poem. Hope your days are lovely!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@robsin2810]

Gods creations, everywhere. Just awesome.🙏👍🇦🇺

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@bisbeebc1]

What a peaceful and calming video. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@vickiniazi8280]

Buttercup field is so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It truly was a wonderful surprise to stumble on it. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@JanMarcin-j1l]

Dziękuję Wanesso że zabrałaś mnie kolejny raz na tę cudowną wodno lądową wycieczkę. Pozdrawiam Cię z Polski.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for joining the journey! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@orchidhouse297]

Suddenly it's Monday late afternoon. The lads who came to trim the apple trees have gone, taking their noisy wood chipper with them. I suddenly felt lazy and decided a wee dram of Glenmorangie single malt and a relaxing video were called for. So I took the time to catch up with Vanessa and Zephyr - perfect. Love the term 'unfrazzled' to describe the mood you created. Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you caught up with us today with a wee dram.Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I hope you have an unfrazzled week! Take care 🦋🌻

[@malcolmmoodie6512]

Gosh lots of bridges ,all nice

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Aren’t they beautiful bridges! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

[@ismail-art]

Hi Vanessa, it was very different and very beautiful. Thank you so much 😍🙏

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@sarkybugger5009]

Lovely video, as always. Zephyr doing an excellent impression of a helicopter at 19:52. That buttercup field was stunning. All the best.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Her tail suddenly went into her top tail wagging speed didn’t it?😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Saltydog666]

I love the Bees on them flowers. Bees are fascinating,especially the Bumble bee.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Bumble bees are beautiful aren't they? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻🐝

[@heidimacarthur7205]

There were certainly many beautiful bridges. So nice cruising with you. The columbines were lovely and so was the orchid. My favorite part of your vlog is the poem you read and your drawings. Thanks.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much, Heidi! Take care 🌻🦋

[@terencehammond8878]

Another wonderful vlog such brilliant filming ,i took screenshots of the buttercup field and the Orchid such beautiful vibrant colours , we used to have Aquilegia growing directly out of a stone wall of an old pig pen on the end of our cottage such fragile gentle flowers ,once again thank you it really does start my weekend with a warm happy feeling .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Growing out of the stone wall of a pig pen sounds so romantic to me for some reason? I’m so pleased that you got some screen shots too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@Mog435]

As children we called the Trent and Mersey the orange canal, spent my childhood messing about on the Macc and Trent and Mersey . I came close to drowning on heartbreak hill lock jumping . The double locks with the half funnel shaped overflow we used to call swilles. About 45 years ago .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh my goodness- it sounds like you had a wild time!🤩 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Mog435]

@@themindfulnarrowboat Dito have lovey day thank you .

[@lauriehill3924]

I loved the Farmers Market and the nature walk. I love hearing of the history of the area as well. Zephyr and her ball is always entertaining! ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much!😊 Zephyr and her ball sounds like she could have her own channel 🤭🐾🐾 Have a super week. Take care🦋🌻

[@cheeseburger9232]

Even the dogs get along in your country amazing

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

To be honest with you, Zephyr was more interested in sniffing the pet stall than meeting the other dogs. 😂🐾🐾Thank you for watching. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@michaelgutteridge2384]

Have no fear, the Trent & Mersey is a lovely canal when you're heading North, it's only if you go South through Stoke it gets a bit grim. Especially, once you get past Middlewich it's often winding and glorious (apart from the Tata chemical works!) with several flashes where birds like Grebe can be seen, and just after Middlewich over the small aqueduct there are lots of reeds on the opposite bank where there are reed warblers plus other birds I couldn't identify. The far Northern reaches just before it joins the Bridgewater, are beautiful giving spectacular views over the wide Weaver valley from it's position high on an embankment.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Well, I am really looking forward to it now! 🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@annjarvis9300]

Another wonderful vlog full of nature and restful Ed’s thank you tc now the oldies🤗🤗

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@howardbodiford7130]

I really enjoy your videos , so relaxing .

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you enjoy them. Take care 🌻🦋

[@sallyu1]

That was lovely to watch. There are so many flowers, birds and insects that we have never seen before. It's lovely that you take time to show them and draw them xx

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Sally.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@user-dixk2rx5gz8f]

Beautifully done, as always!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@mikemarriott]

We only ever see you but all the indications are (2 cups for tea Ect) that you have a partner on the boat (Plus Zepher of course). Be nice to see you both. Love your Vlog.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I live with my husband but he can’t be in the vlogs due to his work commitments and the code of conduct he has signed about being on social media. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

[@cwright4942]

perfect way to begin my day 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

[@cwright4942]

Friday past we had to suddenly say goodbye to my mindful adventure girl Wally, the yellow Lab. Your video this morning was so special as Zypher’s presence with all her priceless Lab moments brought smiles and laughter. Labs are just the best. Zephyr is a reminder that there is always joy in the midst of sorrow. Thanks Vanessa for who you are and what you do. ❤

[@az09az0909az]

una meraviglia la pioggia da dietro una finestra della barca

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It is so cosy isn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@goodbarbenie5477]

Smasks of adventure Luv. U really do need a Bells Whiskey...and just forget the landlubbers and enjoy. 😊😅😂...

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Great advice! Take care🌻🦋

[@jackmullett9198]

I have just come back after a month in rural Burgundy . I managed to get two of your vlogs out there and I’m catching up on the other two, they are so relaxing. One thing I have noticed, it still feels like winter here, but as you say the weather conditions make for a great variety in nature. 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you had a wonderful time in Burgundy, Jack? It is still very wintry here but I am hopeful that summer is around the corner and we are going to have sunny days with a gentle breeze. 🤞 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@davebruins8623]

so calming....Thank you

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@norm5785]

Off to a new adventure on a new canal. So excited to see your journey. What an opportunity to see all the crafty works at the square. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

The craft market was super! I am looking forward to seeing what this canal brings. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@charlenehawthorne7178]

What a beautiful video. The beauty of the natural world and your appreciation of it moved me to tears. Wishing you many happy journeys 😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much for your kindness, Charlene. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@onesjshrk]

New-ish to your narrow boat video blog and I have deeply enjoyed ALL that I have watched so far. Your beautiful outlook on the nature that surrounds you and the boating views are amazing! I want to visit the farmers market with what looks to be amazing local craft!! Thank you SO much for another window into your world.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Welcome to the channel!Thank you so much for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻

[@ThePattiw]

My favourite part is the Nature Journal! The Macclesfield Canal sounds like it should have a poem all of its own.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are right; it should have a poem of its own shouldn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@markrant1460]

Dear Vanessa, More people need to take time and look at the miniature world which we pass by when out for a walk; whether it is a paved path in a village or an open field. This is one of the many things I enjoy about your vlogs. You make time to view this miniature world. Remember to treat this new canal as an adventure for yourself, Zephyr and Alice Grace. Mark Alberta, Canada

[@butchieblock9118]

ABSOLUTELY!!❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Mark, thank you so much for your wise words. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

I now live in Cricklade on the back of a nature reserve and apparently it’s the largest reserve in the whole south of England that has the largest amount of snakehead fertilles but this year they haven’t grown as the Thames flooded the land for to long 😔😔😔which is such a shame but now it’s drying out and it’s so pretty walking though there that I ended up taking loads of pics the other day and filmed all the caterpillars busying away 🥰🥰.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hopefully, it will all start to flourish again🤞 Take care 🌻🦋

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

Hello. I use loose tea all the time. It makes a better cup of tea. Brewed in a tea pot you can always have a top up.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It so does doesn't it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@tonycroft3428]

The number of flora and fauna you have identified in your "mindful wanderings" that I did not know of, makes your weekly "ramblings" a real treasure. Thank you for opening my eyes to the wonders that surround us - if we but looked. Keep up the with the "wonders".

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

You are very welcome, Tony. It is a pleasure.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@bondbug73]

Beautiful ❤️🌼

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@tracyirwin8681]

New adventures now and the farmers market looked amazing. How lovely you could re acquaint yourself with Earl Grey tea! Just so wonderful to be able to immerse yourself in nature as part of Nature Journalling week. Must be so easy to lose yourself just watching the insects. That green beetle was stunning. Thank you so much :)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Tracy, it really is easy to lose yourself watching the insects! Zephyr gets bored of it though 😂🐾🐾 Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

[@juppster5694]

Beautiful. Such great photography, especially so if it's just using your phone! Thank you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@1888starz]

Your vlogs always go by quickly as I listen to your life in a narrowboat and I truly enjoy every minute, so thank you. Give Zephyr a hug from me too.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you enjoy the videos. Zephyr loved her hug. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@LiverpoolHarmonica]

Thanks for all the great vlogs

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is very kind of you. You are very welcome! Take care 🦋🌻

[@pastevens2577]

Your is such a lovely, soothing channel., and your wild life films and drawings are so beautiful and inspire me to look more closely at nature in my garden and on my walks. Thank you!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I am so pleased that you find the channel soothing. Thank you so much! ☺️ Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻

[@katesmith1233]

Wow! So heartfelt. Thank you for sharing your vulnerable self along with all of your knowledge and artistic talents. You are such a real and complete human being♥️♥️♥️

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Kate, that is very kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@FreeSpeach5491]

It’s Friday, time for the hound and me to settle down with a glass of milk and some cookies… V your artwork is fantastic as is your channel… 🙂 have a fab weekend.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I hope you enjoyed your milk and cookies- sounds delicious to me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@margaretknight8690]

Have recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying accompanying you on your canal journeys, discovering nature and interesting places along the way.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you are joining the journeys now. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@anthonyquane5039]

❤ stunning x

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻

[@deeannh17]

You teach me about so many things that you see in nature. I love learning. I especially like seeing local artisans on your journeys. They are so interesting!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m just learning it all myself and sharing what I find so I am delighted you like it too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻

[@giampaolozanetello5064]

summer is starting and your house is more beautiful than ever. And poetry also benefits from it. Thank you. kisses to both of you.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@suzannemarshall7458]

I just received your wonderful 2023 Nature Journal all the way here to Oregon, and it is delightful. I love the poems and the fine sketches/paintings . keep journaling!!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you have got it, Suzanne! Thank you so much for buying it. Take care🦋🌻

[@robertbrierley7083]

Just a lovely simple vlog, Done Heartbreak Hill once can be hard work, Loved hearing Zephyr panting for her ball won the biscuit challenge so a good week, stay safe and have a good week.😊

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It’s a challenge isn’t it? But great that you can moor up in between. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@fionabutler-kg7sv]

Absolutely love your boat so homely, and zeph , also relaxed loving boat life, 😀

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so sweet of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻

[@killeresk]

Those flower Beatles have such a nice metallic colour.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

They are incredible aren’t they? Thank you for watching. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻

[@anniemac3075]

The field of buttercups reminded me of when I was a child, the fields between our house & the church were full of (child size!) thigh high grasses of many types mixed with endless flowers of all colours awash with grasshoppers, blood suckers as we called them, Daddy Longlegs & countless other insects. It was truly heaven on Earth & so sad it's not like that any more. We really must care better for our planet & everything growing on her. Thank you so much for your lovely videos. ❤

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Annie, your tall grass meadow sounds like it was a very special place. There are a few like that up here and it has been beautiful to walk through them. I agree with you that we must take better care of our planet. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@chrishobbs58]

Hello again! So goodbye to the Macclesfield Canal! What a wonderful stretch of water it was. Some glorious views, I thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey along it. Once again you introduce me to something new. Those thick-legged flower beetles were a wonder to see. Those were some ominous sounds coming from your boat's engine. Hope that doesn't trouble you further. Thanks again for another wonderful virtual experience. And best wishes, as always!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Chris, be sure to look inside the buttercups and I’ll bet you’ll spot a thick-thighed beetle. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻

[@pilpelet100]

Thank you Vanessa for another wonderfully varied vlog. I really enjoyed watching.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@brewster3987]

Some stunning imagery in this installment... the vistas, the flowers, the wildlife, Zephyr amongst the buttercups (that's a keeper of a shot!). May you never lose your sense of wonder, curiosity, and spirit of adventure! (Oh... and the pied wagtails, too 😊)

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

😊 Thank you so much, Brewster! Zephyr really seemed to love those buttercups! Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@mommahil4323]

Thank you. It's lovely to hear the pleasure you take in sitting for twenty minutes observing amongst the wild flowers. A small midge crawled across my phone screen as i watched you painting at the end!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Oh wouldn’t it be wonderful if the midge was watching too! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@maryodonnell5760]

WOW Vanessa, thanks for all this - I love going to the farmers markets and loved the things you bought and moved seamlessly into your home - am so inspired to grow my own leaves if you can do it on your tiny patch!! What was the white herb you snipped from your garden for your meal?

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

It was thyme flowers, Mary. Growing herbs is such a rewarding thing to do. Happy gardening! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@WanabeHippie]

Loved your "concentration face" when flower arranging. Made me laugh. You have such a wonderful life. Thanks for sharing it.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I really do pull some odd faces don’t I?😂 Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻

[@markwhitehead64]

Hi really enjoyed your video they just get better and better and very relaxing really like when you get your book out and do your lovely drawing really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😊👍🏻

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@dino00555]

I'm not a poem/poetry guy (at all), but I find your drawing and poem at the end of your video fantastic, you're a talented Gal!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

I’m so pleased that you like that part of the video. I’m flattered that you are not a poem guy and you still like it. Thank you so much 😊 Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻

[@vanessascola4708]

Always enjoyable. A really good narrator. Hope you feel confident on your new adventures. Thanks Vanessa.

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

That is so kind of you, Vanessa! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋

[@Saltydog666]

Zeph looks so relaxed,she couldn't care less.lol

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

As long as she has her ball, everything is right with the world for her.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻

[@deirdrecurran1780]

He looks like such a lovely dog.

[@timjones1815]

Beautiful film. You are very talented!

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

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

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Vanessa, Barn Owl here, lol. It's a shame that you didn't spot an Hobby Hawk but they are very rare to see nowadays, I'm glad that you took us along to see all of the historical places and all of the beautiful nature on your walks. I really did like to see the freshwater shrimps that you picked up by chance when getting some water for your paints, just shows that some of our waterways are clean. As always your journal is marvellous. Have a lovely weekend. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@themindfulnarrowboat]

Hi Stevie- wow a barn owl!🤩 I was pleasantly surprised to see the shrimp too and also thought that at least we have one stream that seems clean! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🦋🌻