Time to Keep Cosy! The Reality of Narrowboat Life in Winter

[@thistinylife]

Hey! Thanks for stopping by 🙂We've been really enjoying using Readly this week to catch up on the latest newspapers and so many magazines we enjoy! If you'd like to try Readly for yourself, please do click this link to get 2 months free, which can be cancelled any time: readly.com/thistinylife As ever, thank you so much for watching and being part of the channel. You're all stars! Now we've got the video uploaded, we're settling in with a cosy hot chocolate in front of the fire! How are you spending your evening? Jack and Gabby xx

[@susannefoxforcefourpickeri9358]

Hey Gabby, just a quick hint for your hospital bag, please remember lipsil or vaseline as the air gets dry in there, also maybe your favourite cordial and some snacks, usually high sugar ones like chocolate or sweets as you're gonna need the energy boost. Sending hugs and best wishes for your up coming arrival. I'm snuggled up on my sofa crocheting a baby blanket for my granddaughter who's now 5 months old. They grow so quickly. X

[@dawnoakley1776]

I would be panicking with the baby imminent arrival with your boat stinking of fresh paint and chaos everywhere ! Lovely vlogg though xx

[@olbird7647]

Yep, time to crack on 😊

[@thistinylife]

The main paint is all eco and low VOC paint! Thank you x

[@ead9726]

Congratulations on the birth of your son ❤️

[@sallyscanlan7269]

A pale grey would look amazing on the top…. It would work well with the pink!

[@mrben.4064]

Jack and Gabby I don’t comment often…but You guys are so likable, somewhat chaotic sometimes…but that’s the charm, your natural lovely way is so enduring, no egos on show here…🤭…which is so refreshing!…just a load of charm whilst sharing your beautiful lifestyle, which is going to change massively in the next two weeks or so…🤗….but again, you guys will do ya thing and rise to it!! As per…Wishing you all the best, but especially for days ahead…your going to be wonderful parents!! 😘 x.

[@thistinylife]

This is really lovely to read - thanks for stepping out of the shadows to say hi, really appreciate it 😊😊 xx

[@karenmsuk]

It only feels like a couple of weeks ago that you were both announcing you were pregnant, where does the time go! Maybe we will just have Jack next week announcing your precious bundle has arrived with mum and baby both doing well. Exciting times.

[@thistinylife]

I know! The time has absolutely flown by. We're on tenterhooks now as each day passes by. Many items of baby belongings are arriving, getting very ready now 😀

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

​@@thistinylifecould you vlog plumbing in a washing machine into a narrowboat please will be interesting to watch

[@lw7240]

Gabby take plenty of rest darling and plenty of sleep. Getting ready for the baby’s arrival. Congrats to u both sending love and big hugs. Lisa & Gord xxx ❤

[@autumntempest]

Gabby you are positively glowing!! ❤❤❤

[@thistinylife]

Oh thank you!!! 😊😊

[@lauralowery9303]

I just recently stumbled upon your channel and I love it! I'm writing from South Texas. We don't have anything like your canals. I think life on a narrow boat would be lovely! I'm not sure about with a newborn, but it's an adventure right? Praying that you stay safe and healthy and happy! 🙏🏼💕

[@gillyhennessy7637]

Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! Just read the comments, glad all are doing well🐥 !

[@Jax240jk]

I was just wondering if the baby was here yet. Fantastic news 🎉

[@jeanninespinner2244]

Very nice!!! Congratulations on the new little one!!!✌️❤️

[@Battyuk66]

Good morning,this is my first time posting .. I love doing painting ,I have so much to do in our home and it’s not like I haven’t got the paint, because we have .. It’s just me that hasn’t got the energy to do it .. Tilly is so cute ,running around when her paws got wet.. We have a miniature schnauzer cross red Lakeland terrier called Buster, when he gets wet he runs around in the same way Tilly did.. 😊

[@rickydorriety1412]

Hi guys where your ceiling meats the walls we used some rope to cover the gap

[@lisaroot4798]

Whose looking after Tilly when you go into labour ❤ she will miss you ❤ another great vlog guys ❤

[@thistinylife]

We have a Tilly sitter sorted for when the time comes ❤️ Thank you!!

[@christopherlauber13]

charming to be in England and watch your video. we are at Stow-on-the-Wold for the week; it is our Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S.

[@annjarvis9300]

Awwww won’t be long now tc Jack what happened to the scissors a light trim must be in order now lol see you next time good vlog luv from your oldies 👍👍🤗🤗🤗😉

[@beverleymkatshwa8310]

Thanks

[@thistinylife]

Thank you for this :) xx

[@christinaward161]

I love watching your videos. Im a mom of 6 and nanna of 8, and so know your excitement as you await bubs arrival. May i please offer some advise?.. this baby is yours, let noone tell you what interventions it may need or how to be parents, not even those who appear to be in a position of power. Your gut will guide you and you will both be amazing. Enjoy your sleep this last days, and go with the flow when bubs arrives . Much love x

[@thistinylife]

That's a lot of little-uns around!! Lovely advice, thank you 🤗 x

[@susanhoward2906]

Love the mantle

[@Suebearish]

It's hard living in the midst of a rehab. It will be better once rehab is done and you can settle in and have your baby moon and get into a routine with household needs like keeping water filled which will be even more needed with a baby. Don't count on two more weeks before baby comes.

[@thistinylife]

It's always fun living in refurbishments! We usually have quite a good routine and happily live near a water point... Using the bath a lot more has caught us out this time! Thank you for watching :) xx

[@user-pv7nz8rf4d]

Hello Guys love watching your videos about your travels and cruising on the uk waterways and canals love N1 fan jenny Good luck with your forthcoming Baby ❤🎉 a human brother or Sister for Gabby your lovely fir baby ❤🎉

[@quaysidetravelcentre425]

Hi Jack, Gabby, and Tilly! new subscriber to your channel. love your blogs. Gabby, wishing you all best. I wish your new baby very safe journey in to our world and

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I recently discovered your channel. You are a very nice couple and I enjoy your channel. Good luck with the birth of your baby, maybe she/he will be born on the 2nd of December as me 😅😉

[@thistinylife]

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for watching :) At least December is still a couple of weeks away 😅 xx

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@thistinylife 😅 thank you, greetings from Germany 🖐

[@minimalmomgreece]

I have just discovered this channel and im going to watch each video. Greetings from Greece !

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Gabby good luck with the birth, just rest up and pamper yourself. Jack get your magic wand and finish all the jobs. 💚

[@annanadiajohnson6590]

Hello Jack & Gaby, can't wait for the baby to arrive, hope all is well .Lots of love from Verona Italy xxx

[@liZBBM]

Beautiful video ❤

[@karenmills6459]

You should have had a list, of everything you need for baby and yourself for your hospital. It should be in your baby book, from your maternity pack. Check cos some hospitals will not let baby out without a car seat! Friends of my daughter live across the road from the hospital, and they didn't drive they had to borrow one to get the baby out! Good luck can't wait you two are doing so well. XXX

[@bs6281]

Don't forget a charger for your phone & tablet😊 for your hospital bag

[@thistinylife]

Thank you!

[@davidcharleston1314]

Lol nothing like putting your foot in it banged to rights another great vlog loving the channel 😊

[@thistinylife]

Ha! Thanks so much 😊

[@lindaallebach4285]

Love love love watching your progress & can’t wait to meet your baby 🥰 Watching from the Philadelphia Area

[@shanelawrence8969]

In regards to your solar panels, if they're mounted a backing plate with a central round mount they can be easily rotated to face the sun regardless of which way the boat is facing. Love your channel😊

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Jack and Gabby, great job with the painting. Glad you’ve got a washing machine sorted but you’ll need even more water. Hope you have a great week. Take care. Nick

[@anniemac3075]

The wood is sapele pronounced sah pee lee, from Africa & a member of the mahogany family. Didn't know it was from Africa & all my doors are made from sapele so thank you for bringing up the subject & making me look it up! The boat looks very warm & ready for winter, can't wait to see baby Tiny Life snuggling up to you both there. Xx❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤ PS a quick underneath the toes check looking for dried paint would soon ID the paint on the floor culprit!

[@andreaPat70]

Thank you for another great video. Love watching your progress and Gabby is absolutely blooming. Hope everything goes well and so looking forward to seeing the newest addition to the family. You will make amazing parents and what an interesting life for a child to experience surrounded by nature with such calm and loving parents.

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Another great vlog. The painting looks good and Gabby is blooming. Hard to believe that your due date is only 2 weeks away. I use Readly already, it’s really good. No need to pack books and magazines to take with you. Take care all of you. X

[@thistinylife]

Thank you! The time has flown hasn't it!! And great you're already on Readly... there's so much on there! x

[@francesbattley4942]

Enjoying your weekly updates. Thanks, keep having fun.

[@thistinylife]

Thank you 🤗 x

[@Joanna-gg4qx]

Boat painter here 😆 Y’know, jack would be better off with a proper tray to minimise excess, it prevents it getting on the floor hahah

[@andrewbounds8672]

I hope everything goes well for you all when it comes 😍

[@glennclarke9787]

Great vlog Guys, Just amazing. May we ask will, we be coming with you & Gabby to the hospital? 🎉😊❤ XX

[@sallysmith155]

Brilliant vlog Jack and Gabby and Tilly.your boat is getting there.Tilly is so adorable.Lovely walk you went on.so looking forward to next week's have a lovely week all three of you.🩵🩷🦴

[@thistinylife]

Thanks Sally!! You too ✨✨ x

[@Whaley-z2i]

Hey. Loved your video again and am so excited for you guys. The boat is looking amazing. It was great to see you using Riverford, I do too. Can you share your soup/ stew recipe please? Xxx

[@thistinylife]

Hey Karen! Thank you so much for watching 🙏 Riverford are great, we really enjoy using their boxes! They've been pretty flexible with getting us sorted with deliveries. The stew tasted a lot better than it looked haha It was pretty simple, just fried down the leeks with plenty of garlic and salt. Splash of apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan followed by veg stock and a mix of lentils. Few sage leaves and rosemary and left to slowly simmer all afternoon. Ended up tasting great! For the lentils - we use Hodmedods. Don't know if you've heard of them by I'd really recommend the pilau lentil mixes. Very versatile!

[@Whaley-z2i]

Ah thanks so much. Looking forward to the next instalment. I’ve not tired them yet but will take a look. I’ve noticed they do pasta and jars of chickpeas now. Xx

[@claireskinner9077]

Very impressed with your ability/willingness to wear tights when you’re that far along Gabby! I don’t think I could have wrangled them on when I was at that stage! Don’t worry too much about the hospital bag - just focus on what you’ll need for the first 24 hrs - Jack can bring stuff to and fro after that! Good luck with it all!

[@thistinylife]

Haha thank you... it's a sit down job to get them on 😅 Thank you! x

[@rickytarbuck]

Absolutely love you guys. Hoping everything goes well with the birth Gabby and look forward to seeing you all as a new family soon. Oh and Jack, get over the painting thing, it’s gonna be your job for a while now! I 😂 😘

[@pandrew3146]

Thankyou for a lovely video, so appreciate àll that u share. Bless you❤

[@TheRealBigfeet]

I hate to burst the bubble on Readly they are great for us petrolheads they feature great motorcars and the classic aircraft content is fantastic I know this blows the green side of things out of the water but I just thought some of your followers who follow because we like who you are may like the unfortunate gas guzzling side of things. But I believe they also have a feature that if you put in a subject matter like what should I pack for the hospital birth of my baby in theory you should get all the answers you need. It helped me with an engine issue on my car. Congratulations on the imminent birth of your little one, your current quiet lives is going to go into complete chaos

[@Deb_Downes]

I really enjoy the extremes of weather. GL for baby birthing ❤️:)

[@jackyalexander4810]

Loved this weeks video and you're glowing! Xxx

[@59kiwilass]

Love your vlog. I hope all goes well leading up to the arrival of the little one. Take care guys.

[@suzieq2958]

I expect you're both really excited!! Please remember to enjoy every minute and don't be in too much of a hurry for each stage. They do things at their own pace and don't need to be coerced to sit, stand etc. and NEVER think your child is in a competition for standing. Sorry to go on but I see far too many new parents trying to cajole their baby to stand, walk etc. 😊💜 Enjoy every moment, in no time at all, he or she will be answering you back!😀 The most important advice is what my dear mum told me - put every bit of advice in a hypothetical cauldron, stir it up and take out the bits that suit you 😊💜 If you need any real terry nappies you are welcome to mine-stiil bright white and in good condition. Let me know as I'm only near Witney and would gladly bring them to you x

[@beverleybutler7685]

Well done guys yur coming along wi yur decorating, can't believe baby only a couple of weeks away! Time goes by so quickly! All the best to yous ❤

[@thistinylife]

Hasn't the time just flown by!! Thank you 🤗 x

[@jacksg1809]

I agree with a bit of sunshine we unfortunately haven't had much at all like u ...not even half a day here in Devon ...i don't know where u are moard but it looks lovely apart from all the flooding . Love lil Tillys zoomies they are characters those schnizers my mates have had them . Great u have ur washing machine didn't know u could have one on a boat .take care see u soon

[@thistinylife]

The washer might be a bit of a challenge with too many of these rainy days, but it'll be a learning curve!! We'll see how we get on. Stubborn little characters they are indeed 😅

[@steamingiron]

Brilliant vlog once again, take good care of yourselves xx

[@thistinylife]

Thank you!! Have a good week 😊

[@harrischilcott7492]

Absolutely love your channel guys ! ❤ I live in West Yorkshire (Halifax, in a village called Copley) I have grown up on the canal side it’s fab !

[@ronaldhornsey7453]

Hi you 3 another great video pleased to see your DIY skills Jack when you was talking about your solar panels is a backup a small wind turbine I think there was a barge pass as Gabe was sat at the back drinking her coffee any way stay safe 😊❤

[@thistinylife]

Thank you! They're not meant to be that effective on the boat, for the size you can have it won't bring in much additional power!

[@Dore60]

👍

[@jackyalexander4810]

Your bag isn't packed??? Xxx

[@seanjamescameron]

You should try Welsh Cawl.

[@susanhoward2906]

Looks like the dogs paw

[@thistinylife]

The plot thickens!

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

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[@thistinylife]

Thank you for watching :)

[@markaltosmith7871]

Excuse me for asking, but did i hear correctly. You said induction hob, what source of electric does it use, because you said no generator ?

[@thistinylife]

Our batteries are lithium and we have 2.2kw of solar on our roof. It does us 90% of the year, but for the dark winter months we use the wood burner to do our cooking

[@markaltosmith7871]

Thanks for getting back. 2.2kw that's impressive@@thistinylife

[@chrisknowles7443]

Well I’m not sure when this video was taken but I know you were in for a little surprise pretty soon after & that your baby boy came two weeks early! Your Mum messaged me yesterday What time did it arrive & where were you at the time Gabby? Huge congratulations & loads of love, Aunty Chris xxx

[@dawnoakley1776]

Oh thanks for that , spoilt it for the rest of us and certainly spoilt it for Gabby and jack telling us the good news! Themselves!!!!! Its their wonderful news to tell , not yours!!!!

[@chrisknowles7443]

@@dawnoakley1776 Sorry! It certainly wasn’t my intention to step on anyone’s toes. I guess I assumed everyone would know by now. Apologies for bursting your bubble! The important thing is that baby & Mum are doing well!

[@karenmarshall7056]

Time you had a haircut or tie it back