It's Time To Move On

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • We've been a little quiet on CZcams for the last couple of years. Its time for big changes on Narrowboat Perseverance.
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    ► FAQ
    Q• Why are you uploading cruising videos and renovation videos at the same time.
    A• As of October 2021 we have finished our journey to visit every waterway on the connected system but we still have a back lock of videos to edit. For this reason we are uploading a cruising video each week till we finish the journey. In November 2021 we started a project to renovate our Narrowboat and as there was a lot of interest in is filming this we decided to alternate the renovations with the old cruising videos. We also aim to get one renovation video up each week until the cruising videos are finished.
    Q• Why do you speed up some of the footage in your videos?
    A• We don't, we film it as time-lapse footage. We do not have the battery capacity or data storage to film in real time as our cruises can last up to 7 or 8 hours. We use to the time-lapse footage to help tell the story of movement rather than showcase the scenery. We limit the amount of time-lapse shots we use in each vlog.
    Q• Why are your video's so behind?
    A• We would love to release all our video's in the same week that we film them but that isn't possible for us. Jo only really has the capacity to edit two video's per week and as we make a video for each cruise that we do and we some times cruise 3 or 4 or 5 times a week we inevitably get behind. We fit in the vlogs around our lives not the other way round.

Komentáře • 376

  • @DaveHenry-mort8088
    @DaveHenry-mort8088 Před 4 měsíci +55

    Came for the narrowboat content, stayed for the awesome people making it. Whatever you guys end up making it'll be great.

  • @craigbowie8925
    @craigbowie8925 Před 4 měsíci +55

    Jo and Michael I hate to tell you that I don't watch you because of "narrowboat content". I find you interesting, creative, thoughtful and worthwhile. I look forward to whatever content you choose to produce. Glad to hear from you again and look forward to more.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Thank you! Hopefully more “interesting” content soon! M

  • @narrowboatersatlarge
    @narrowboatersatlarge Před 3 měsíci +11

    You cannot change the fact that you were actually accepted into Cambridge! That is a great achievement by itself :) Sorry to hear the waters travelled recently have been so stormy for you both but here's to calmer seas ahead. Looking forward to sharing the journey :) ps love to George.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you. George always enjoys some extra love. And also bacon. M

    • @narrowboatersatlarge
      @narrowboatersatlarge Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@MinimalList 😁its sausages with our dog Max.

  • @barbarataylor1535
    @barbarataylor1535 Před 4 měsíci +15

    LIfe throws us many curves. We persavere and conquer them. Glad to have you back and reaching out to those of us that have followed for many years. Thank you for sharing, see you soon.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! More soon (sooner, if the lawnmower keeping me from recording right now finishes its work)! M

  • @romac9516
    @romac9516 Před 4 měsíci +18

    Looking forward to seeing more of you two :) Astonishing how fast 2 years can fly by :o

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +3

      It’s funny how one person’s flying by can feel like another’s dragging on forever… for me these two years have seemed like decades, but then I look at the calendar! M

  • @AndyCutright
    @AndyCutright Před 4 měsíci +10

    I would love to see more of Perseverance's interior. I have always enjoyed when we hear from Michael.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +3

      I’ll talk to Jo about doing an interior tour soon… we’ll need to do some spring cleaning first, mind! M

  • @NBStoweAway
    @NBStoweAway Před 4 měsíci +13

    Ahhh soo good to see your faces back on a new vlog again… I’m looking forward to wherever your journey takes you guys next… thanks for sharing everything Michael 🙏

  • @lakelady57
    @lakelady57 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Thank you for the update and where you are at. Michael looking forward to your discussion as I think you may find a lot of people are having a rough time of life for many reasons. Where we thought we were going or doing is not the direction at all, but it is so comforting to catch up again with likeminded people and get some joy from that. Those lives you are leaving will remain with you as you know but you will enrich us with new endeavours. Enjoy Crick, I would love to go there one time and we look forward to the ongoing adventures of Michael, Jo and George.

  • @mrdfoutz
    @mrdfoutz Před 4 měsíci +6

    It's grand to see you again. You've nothing to be embarrassed about, Michael. Jo, you are a Gem for caring for Michael as you have. Glad to see that you have grown together despite circumstance having made way for the opposite. Looking forward to the next conversation.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you! Next one coming (hopefully) soon, though how soon depends on the lawnmower outside our window going quiet so I can record some more! M

  • @grahambates1740
    @grahambates1740 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Whatever feels right for you is the right thing to do. No one else (save for Jo) need be a consideration. So please don't overthink things. I would also add that you guys helped so many people along the way. Keep well

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you! It’s nice to think we helped anyone! M

    • @grahambates1740
      @grahambates1740 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@MinimalList lockdown my friend, that's when you really helped, I'll never forget it, so thanks 👍

  • @treesnl
    @treesnl Před 4 měsíci +7

    Michael, I'm sorry to hear that your Cambridge plans didn't come to fruition, but imho it's still amazing that you got accepted in the first place, and definitely something to be proud of. Great to see you both again!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +3

      I was proud to be accepted… but would have been much more proud to have actually succeeded. M

  • @emmajudson5945
    @emmajudson5945 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Yeah, I don't watch your videos for the floaty boaty content... theres lots of those around, I watch 'em for you guys, your thoughts and experiences and how you deal with life or at least the bits of it you want to share. I'd watch if you were landlocked in a livingroom somewhere, you guys are interesting. Please don't worry about the monetization thing, it's just the way things are sometimes, please don't worry about it!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you, it’s appreciated. M

  • @airenesmiler6624
    @airenesmiler6624 Před 4 měsíci +5

    @23:40 you made me tear up. Wishing all the best for you, you have been so generous with sharing your adventures, insights, humour and George. I'm looking forward to whatever you want to share with us moving forward.

  • @merlinscat
    @merlinscat Před 4 měsíci +12

    Sorry to hear about all your troubles Michael. You were a great voice of reason during the pandemic, thank you for all your incite-full videos during that time. I have lived in Devon for 25 years and recently went back to Croydon where I am from. Was up by your old school Jo, can’t believe how much things have changed. xx

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Croydon’s been going through some big changes. I really like to visit it there, as each time it seems to get both a bit more cosmopolitan and a bit more prosperous than it was the first time I visited. M

  • @_Tiamat_.
    @_Tiamat_. Před 4 měsíci +6

    💜💙💚 Come for the intellectual conversation. Love how you both articulate your life. Jo and Michael, the vlogs are always wonderful. Thank you.

  • @denisemarshall2432
    @denisemarshall2432 Před 4 měsíci +3

    As with adjacent messages, I'm watching your vlogs because of who you are, the thoughts that you share, and kind of wanting to cheer you on. If you were friends of mine in real life, I would consider myself very fortunate. (As I do anyway). So don't stress, share what you want to, have fun and keep smiling. We'll still be here!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you, so very much, for the kind words! M

  • @johnsullivan6560
    @johnsullivan6560 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Sorry to hear about the school. As a 61 year old programmer I was interested in the bit that you shared. Glad that you both are back. I would like to hear more about what happened.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      The next video will be mainly about the sort of perfect storm of issues that came together in the last couple years, but I do hope to talk more about programming languages specifically in the future, too. M

  • @antsquirly7654
    @antsquirly7654 Před 4 měsíci +4

    This is what persevering is all about, hang on tight it's gonna be a Wyld Ride.
    Love ya, missed ya. Okay, now that that's out of the way, let's get busy.

  • @gaza2322
    @gaza2322 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Gosh! Sorry to hear about all of your troubles Michael but I am glad that you will be doing further videos. I truly hope it works out for both of you (I am sure it will). I first started to watch your videos at the start of lockdown-down, as I found it interesting to hear the thoughts/comments of an American/Canadian on our canal network. So you both have a special place in my youtube universe! Look forward to future content whatever it may be. Cheers to you both.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you for letting us occupy that special place! M

  • @10p6
    @10p6 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Ravens are massive. Want to hear something true and funny? A year or so ago I forgot to use a 40 pack of Costco Large Tortillas, so I asked my teen son to break them up and throw them on the compost pile in the back yard. Early the next day I was on my lawn tractor cutting my front lawn and seen this big shadow above me. I looked up and it was a Raven with all 40 of those Tortillas in its mouth (clearly my son did not break them up), but as they were so heavy the Raven was 'Nose Heavy', not wanting to let go of them, but struggling to keep flight, flying at a 45 degree angle.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That’s a lot of tortilla! Also might have been a northern raven (typical in North America) which is the largest subspecies… our Bobs are definitely much larger than many of the crows around here, but aren’t as big as the ravens I met in BC. M

  • @bonniewills2814
    @bonniewills2814 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Yay!! I've been missing you guys - your cruising videos are so relaxing. I too have been through a lot these last few years, culminating in the loss of my husband of 36 years. I feel like I'm reconnecting with old friends, just when I needed it.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you… and so sorry for that loss. Glad we could reconnect! M

  • @MichaelMurrayballb
    @MichaelMurrayballb Před 3 měsíci +4

    Great to have you both back. I understand your struggles Michael. I have had a similar experience (going on for 4 years now) of a neurological issue (ironically caused by treatment I had for a brain tumour 27 years ago), dealing with the NHS, watching my career disassemble and trying to cope with the mental heath implications. As such I would welcome encourage your vlog on that. Love you guys, love your approach to narrow boat content and I’ll definitely keep watching.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Sorry to hear about your struggles with mental health as well. The specific issues I’ll discuss in my video - if I ever get it recorded, as a lawnmower outside the window is keeping me from doing as I write - may not relate well, but hopefully some of what I’ll have to say will be worth watching. Cheers, M.

  • @thekenneth3486
    @thekenneth3486 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Michael, I remember your dust-up of two years ago, and your involvement was unquestionably admirable. Do not doubt yourself. I am so sorry that it has led to subsequent problems, but, as you know, no good deed goes unpunished. My best wishes that you and Jo are back on track for further great adventures!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you. Admirable it may have been, but it uncovered some painful truths… it was that business, not yet completed, that actually caused the difficulties. Now comes the actually hard part. But I am glad someone saw and remembers, thank you. M

  • @philipwinter8729
    @philipwinter8729 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Welcome back! Hope that everything works out well for you - am sure it will.

  • @kenlennon
    @kenlennon Před 4 měsíci +6

    Yes, life can be so hard at times but time moves on, and generally for the better. Good luck. 👍

  • @trendtraderx
    @trendtraderx Před 4 měsíci +7

    Moving changes things. Leaves the past behind and opens new doors.

  • @jordangipson4643
    @jordangipson4643 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Admittedly I haven’t seen your videos in a while due to “life”, but I’ve been here for some time now, and I’m invested. I shall stay and I can’t wait to see what the future holds you you!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      “life” finds a way of intervening, but thank you for watching this one. M

  • @steveowens398
    @steveowens398 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Sorry to hear about the challenges you've been through, Michael. I believe you are the sort of person that will overcome these sorts of problems - at 72, I can assure you that the future is undetermined, but often glorious in ways you had not previously forseen. Keep on! You have two good companions to help you on your way, and a lot of globally distanced people rooting for you and your family.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you… I do appreciate just how broad my network of support actually is… I’m very lucky that way. Which is part of the reason I feel compelled to make the next video. Cheers, M.

  • @wennawoods5189
    @wennawoods5189 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Welcome back Jo and Michael. Great news. Always really enjoy your vlogs. You have been missed😍

  • @NarrowboatPreciousJet
    @NarrowboatPreciousJet Před 3 měsíci +2

    Will be great to see you guys back! Mental health is a hard subject! We all suffer with and we never talk about it! You guys have my support 100% and yes I will be watching the longer video about it to 👍🏼

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you. I hope it’s worth watching, just wish I could get done recording! M

  • @stevesallis3329
    @stevesallis3329 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Look forward to the new content, as I myself am moving into an undiscovered country, and as you say, a little scary.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      A little scary, but always worthwhile. M

  • @Y2stopframeanimation
    @Y2stopframeanimation Před 3 měsíci +3

    It sounds like a really tough time but I’m glad you’re talking about it as that so important. Such a heartfelt message about Jo. It’s obvious you are each other’s support and are in it together. I wish you both much better times ahead and look forward to watching you again

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you. I love her so much… she’s amazing, and doesn’t get nearly enough credit for putting up with me! M

  • @celiaty5814
    @celiaty5814 Před 3 měsíci +1

    We have missed you both, and George.😁
    Thank you for the update, your honesty, and your heartfelt emotions.
    Life is not always smooth and, at times, miserably messy.
    My husband and I have always enjoyed your adventures and commentary.
    Our best wishes on healing recovery... we're also looking forward to new video content, whatever it may be.
    You are a lovely couple. ☺️💚💜

  • @am2schmarvelous
    @am2schmarvelous Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm sorry you guys have struggled. I was thinking about you last week. I'm glad you are giving an update. Sometimes when life kicks you in the teeth you just have no choice but to pivot. And in my struggles I've discovered that life's not going to plan but it's still going and the surprise life still has moments of joy, wonder and satisfaction. I hope your pivot finds that is true.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It is certainly true… but it’s taking a while to see the light at the end of this moment. M

  • @TheMcIke
    @TheMcIke Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm sorry to hear that your plans in Cambridge were thwarted by a system not prepared for the modern world.
    I started following you on Feb 1, 2021. Your adventures let me see much more of England than I'd hope to see (I've only gotten to spend about 10 hours in London, and a couple of weeks in West Sussex for work [visiting one of our UK offices]), and to learn a lot about what powered the Industrial Revolution.
    I wish you the best in your new adventures--I look forward to seeing Perseverance visit the newly accessible bits of the system. Feeling that we've learned a lot about you over the last three years, I don't doubt that what you choose will be amazing.
    Oh, and for George: you'll have to add a bed ramp as we did a few years ago for our now 14-year-old Sadie (Bichon/Shi Tzu mix)!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you. For the moment George’s bed ramp is me lifting him up, as I haven’t seen anything that can fit in our space, but I’m looking. M

  • @sallymander7863
    @sallymander7863 Před 3 měsíci +2

    So sorry to her you’ve had such bad luck. Am hoping things will change now and you’ll find the happiness you deserve. As they say, when one door closes . . . 🍀🍀🤞🤞❤️👍🏻

  • @paulwilson7234
    @paulwilson7234 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Good luck on your new adventure.

  • @jillholly6445
    @jillholly6445 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Sorry to hear Michael was involved in a nasty incident. Hope he can pick up his studies at a later date, if, and when, the wants. Being accepted to Cambridge is an huge achievement in itself. Great to have you both back.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! A later date, for sure… just wish it was clear how much later. M

  • @reatreatseclusion9891
    @reatreatseclusion9891 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Lovely to have you back, looking forward to your podcast Michael, so sorry you have had a tough time wish you both a positive happy future just keep on supporting each other great to see ya xx🐈

  • @steveowens398
    @steveowens398 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Michael, you have enough growth now to braid your beard Viking style - two for the Fu Manchu off of the moustache, and one down the middle! A glorious look for a narrowboat captain. Looking forward to your future adventures. Hope to see George out and about soon.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      I keep waiting to braid it dwarf bezerjker style, with big plaits extending to my knees! Time yet! M

  • @jonparr1148
    @jonparr1148 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Would love to see more Lifestyle vlogs intermixed with cruising material from you guys. The chat is interesting and informative ! Great your getting back to making content 😁

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks! Glad to me making something again. M

  • @iansmith956
    @iansmith956 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I wish you all the best and send as much energy as i can , and so nice to see you back .

  • @janicerobson5393
    @janicerobson5393 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Glad to see you again, watched you on your narrow boat and loved you doing your blogs. What ever you create now i an sure it will be great as its the people in the vlogs xx

  • @deborahingles9392
    @deborahingles9392 Před 3 měsíci +2

    All I can say is that CZcams is a better place having the two of you n George too back embracing us all here n CZcamsLand. Thank you for being extremely personal n sharing your lives with us all. I look forward to the future vlogs helping to bring us along OM your journeys however the format. You both have been thru the wringer well n truly and thank you for being transparent with sharing this difficult time. Sharing the level of personal experiences as you have n will be doing is a very strong decision to make n take. Take care til next time cheers Debz from Oz

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you for the very kind words. M

  • @jaynecopland
    @jaynecopland Před 4 měsíci +3

    Good to see you back. Michael..so sweet of you to express how much you appreciate Jo. I couldn’t help but thinking that a Brit would not say that out loud in public😊. I’m married to one❤ Good luck moving forward. I think maybe a change in venue will be helpful? Cheers!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It will be helpful, eventually. And my Brit says it out loud in public all the time, thankfully… though rarely on camera! M

  • @sarabaldeschwieler7763
    @sarabaldeschwieler7763 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Good to see you both! I’m sorry to hear that the academic system failed to provide what you needed, I’m sure that disappointment piled on top of your health difficulties made for a very tough time. There are open skies and calm waters ahead.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      More the administrative and pastoral care side than the academic part… I don’t fault the University or my College for trying, but man was the Intermission process and its structure and rules not fit for > 19th century purpose. M

    • @sarabaldeschwieler7763
      @sarabaldeschwieler7763 Před 3 měsíci

      @@MinimalList 😞

  • @LoisDavidsonArt
    @LoisDavidsonArt Před 3 měsíci +1

    It is so lovely to hear from you both, I'm looking forward to more adventures as and when, but most of all looking forward to Michael's next video which I'm sure will be really helpful to so many people on so many different levels. Thank you both for being you! And lots of love and virtual ball-throwing to George

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you. I hope it will help, but it won’t be an easy watch (never mind an easy record). M

  • @DaveJohns61
    @DaveJohns61 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great to see you guys back! Missed you... Really looking forward to whatever you are planning...

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! We finally left our mooring and there will be a new vlog on Friday.

  • @KatMiller-ss9ci
    @KatMiller-ss9ci Před 3 měsíci +2

    Would love to see “lifestyle” video along with cruising. A tour of the boat since the renovation would be delightful.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      We’ve definitely got plans for both of those ideas, once we get a bit of spring cleaning done! M

  • @paulroberts5677
    @paulroberts5677 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Well, You Two gave me a safe place to escape to during my cancer and mental health problems. My hope is, above all else, you continue to love and cherish each other. Having lost my wife two years ago this month I speak from experience. I look forward to reading/seeing your journeys by narroawboat and Michael's health issues (a series perhaps?). Whatever you decide, your floaty family should come first. May God speed your plough. xx

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! So glad we could help provide any sort of a safe place during those tribulations. And yes, cherish and love, as hard as possible for as long as possible! M

  • @captain.eddy333
    @captain.eddy333 Před 3 měsíci +2

    J&M, it's good to see you back. My wife Mary loves her earrings. I bought her two pairs of red and green gems, so she could have three pairs. One of red, one of green, and.... wait for it, one pair of Port and Starboard, for when we finally get another boat to cruise the cut and beyond. We also enjoyed the canal puzzle you fiendishly designed with so much White area. It took us about twenty minutes to figure out the last 5 pieces. Welcome back🎉

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hah, to minutes for the final five might be a new record! We had several days of trouble with the last of the white, and it’s our puzzle! M

  • @beverlyberesh8469
    @beverlyberesh8469 Před 4 měsíci +8

    You two (and George) will be brilliant at whatever you aspire to!

  • @cece624
    @cece624 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hi. Was just thinking you all this morning when I glanced at the map that’s been hanging in my home for years. Now, here’s a new video! Glad to hear that you are again able to make future plans.
    I’ve seen all your videos, so am looking forward to seeing more of your travels. Watching from the western USA. 😊

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Looking forward to making more! M

  • @buridanjwh
    @buridanjwh Před 4 měsíci +2

    sorry for all of your troubles, academic issues are the worst and academic bureaucracies are problematic and I'm sorry you've had to deal with them. I think you are on a good path and you are moving forward. That's awesome, i look forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @NeverTwoLateOurJourney
    @NeverTwoLateOurJourney Před 4 měsíci +2

    Lovely to see you both back. Pleased George is doing well. Sorry to hear you’ve had a rough couple of years. We look forward to your upcoming vlogs. ❤

  • @ade9685
    @ade9685 Před 3 měsíci

    Great to see you back, sorry how things turned out. But you are great together and obviously have a really really strong bond and love for one another xx. The monetary thing is not a problem get it out there get it shared you’ll help thousands, hats off the you both. Any content you produce is always interesting. Looking forward to see more of you both.

  • @user-fx5py4ml7t
    @user-fx5py4ml7t Před 4 měsíci +2

    Welcome back you have been missed. Regards from Shep.

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith Před 4 měsíci +4

    Glad you're back. Looking forward to more videos!

  • @morgidvmw0mdv
    @morgidvmw0mdv Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nice to hear your back. Hope all goes well for you both and George of course.

  • @KarenSFrancis
    @KarenSFrancis Před 3 měsíci +1

    Would love an interior tour of the reno!. Love seeing you back on the Tube!!!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      We’ve been thinking of doing one soon. Thanks! M

  • @apc108
    @apc108 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lovely to see you both. Glad you are making sense of things. Best wishes for the next steps.

  • @lahendrix8
    @lahendrix8 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m glad you are back. I hate to hear the last two years did not turn out the way you had planned, but I seeing your video made my day.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      It’s always good to hear we’ve made a day! Thank you! M

  • @johncassels3475
    @johncassels3475 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you. You are two of the most worthwhile people I've never met! I think "worthwhile" is the right word ... actually I am sure of it

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Well I really like “worthwhile”… feels right! Thank you! M

  • @rmk
    @rmk Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the update. Great to see you both again! Glad to hear that Michael's recovery is continuing to progress since we met in February and to hear about your future plans. Safe travels.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Slowly but surely there’s progress! Thank you! M

  • @maggiekavanagh2801
    @maggiekavanagh2801 Před 4 měsíci +1

    So good to have you back, looking forward to the new vlogs. Sorry to hear that the MA didn't work out, but I am looking forward to the vlog as I have my own demons, but I am at least fortunate to be in the care of a mental health team, and not stuck on a waiting list. Have a great time at Crick, hope you meet lots of dogs. Good to hear that George is doing well, take care you three.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! I hope for lots of dogs too! M

  • @nb_wildblueyonder
    @nb_wildblueyonder Před 3 měsíci +1

    We will try and find you at Crick this year. We're taking our vintage caravan once again. We too are on the Great ouse system (whissey) and talking about the stretch of water between Denver and middle levels is not a good subject. If you're still on your moorings I'm sure you know more as to when Bottisham lock will be repaired.
    Take care guys in your next chapter of life.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Bottisham lock is right beside us, so yes we know it well, and boats have been going through all day yesterday, so methinks it’s working! M

  • @FloatingOurBoat
    @FloatingOurBoat Před 3 měsíci +1

    See you at Crick with two dogs. Looking forward to seeing you both and seeing your future travels. There is a country ahead of you that you haven't seen.... great words xx

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you. I wish I could say they were mine, but fundamentally I’m just cribbing Shakespeare. M

  • @tramacmeg8103
    @tramacmeg8103 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Life can be a windy road and when we do U-turns to places we thought we were past, it's tuff. All the best in looking for straighter roads in the future. Take care and safe travels!!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Don’t mind the windy roads, but prefer the bits that don’t feel like actual loops! M

  • @chrishorton7539
    @chrishorton7539 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Good to see you both,sorry that the last 2 years haven't worked out how you wanted them. I've followed your journey from the start and i look forward to keeping up with your new adventures back on the canals & rivers. I've met you twice in the past (at Crick last year and assisting your ascent of the Northampton flight at the end of your mammoth journey!) and can honestly say you are 2 of the nicest people i've encountered, you deserve some good luck. Can't wait for the next chapter!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! And thank you for coming out to the Final Flight on the Northampton as well! M

  • @johnedwards1685
    @johnedwards1685 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Saw you both at Crick today. Didn’t want to interrupt your peaceful stroll around the site. Hope you have a great weekend there.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! It was quite good, though damp! M

  • @JCDiamond
    @JCDiamond Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great to see you and have an update. Two years on that mooring! How time flies!! I have two of the jigsaw puzzles and enjoy them. They are both in regular rotation for "puzzle season". As you probably know, we came initially for the narrowboat content and stayed because of YOU (all - George included) and the interesting and thoughtful content you produced. Additional inside/outside content would be brilliant! I am sorry things have been difficult. I remember the video you did that addressed some of the issues. I look forward to the next one, but I know that is difficult and intensely personal so take your time and keep in mind you don't owe us ANYTHING - but what you share is important and I for one really appreciate it. It makes a difference - truly. You can count on your regular viewers to widely share/promote the video. I know I will.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you. This one I’m currently trying to record will need some promoting… I’m really hoping it helps the relatively narrow group of people who have similar issues, but that group is kind of invisible, and not targeted by the algorithm. M

  • @2gray2care
    @2gray2care Před 4 měsíci +1

    So good to see you both again. Looking forward to your future content. Can’t wait for George content, too.

  • @claudieschmidt2353
    @claudieschmidt2353 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So Happy to see you guys again and looking forward to your "moving on"! Missed seeing George as well! Claudie/Texas

  • @neildaly6787
    @neildaly6787 Před 3 měsíci +1

    ...and on to the undiscovered country of our hearts... I had seen a couple of your earlier videos, but this one persuaded me to subscribe. Thank you for inviting us along.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for coming along, welcome aboard! M

  • @Thrayps
    @Thrayps Před 3 měsíci +1

    Always great to hear from you.I'm saddened to hear of your difficulties,I hope they will clear away completely.
    Hope to see you at Crick.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Saw so many we can’t keep track, but hope you saw us too! M

  • @veesimmons2464
    @veesimmons2464 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It's good to see you back and looking well. I will continue watching whatever content you decide to make. Bring it on!

  • @skellan9702
    @skellan9702 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It is great to see you back. Good luck with everything

  • @mikehooz
    @mikehooz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Itchy feet will win out in the end... You're right of course, your mooring is idyllic, but if your heart says that you need a change of scenery, and a new target, then that's what you need.
    I shall be one of those people looking forward to hearing Michael telling his story when the time is right - some of what he has gone through with the University I can relate to, but I was fortunate enough to get a better outcome. I am not just here for the boating.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for being here, that story is coming soon. M

  • @chazzyb8660
    @chazzyb8660 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So good to see you guys again, and all my very best wishes for a lovely summer and beyond. I lost the plot (of my life) a few years ago, and you were one of the routes I took trying to find my way back. Still searching, but "all will be well, and all will be well and all manner of things will be well", as a very wise woman said many centuries ago. But it may take a while…

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You’ll find the plot again… it’s always there, somewhere. M

  • @indeedgrasshopper
    @indeedgrasshopper Před 4 měsíci +1

    Jo and Michael are back! ❤Sorry to hear about your rough patch but glad to hear you're doing well. Love from Maryland!

  • @josephkerley363
    @josephkerley363 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Welcome back ... looking forward to the upcoming chapters.

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Hi both. Good luck on your new travels as and when you manage to escape the Great Ouse system. We were suppose to go back to Fox’s on the ML but had to abandon and got lucky with a mooring at Isleham Marina.
    Plenty of waterways there to keep you occupied till it all reopens! 👍

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hopefully the plan that they’ve announced, with dredging starting in late May, actually happens! Knock wood! M

    • @caz-nbgalatea1528
      @caz-nbgalatea1528 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@MinimalList it’s all happening very slowly! Even a good source has said may not even open this year!!!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It may not, and if so there’s some protesting to be done in the form of withholding of license fees and press, but I’m hoping they do actually dredge May to June as they’ve described and get it reopened. M

    • @caz-nbgalatea1528
      @caz-nbgalatea1528 Před 3 měsíci

      @@MinimalList agreed. It’s all gone very quiet. We need to get boat blacked somewhere this year. Everyone is booked up now. Fox’s have spaces but can’t get there easily unless going over the wash and around which I’m not going to do!
      I’ve tried to cancel my Anglian pass but can’t. Maybe out of the goodness of their heart the EA will knock it off our next years licence fee!🤔🤔

  • @mikebrown5057
    @mikebrown5057 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great to see you guys once more and happy cruising (again).

  • @stephenpowell3334
    @stephenpowell3334 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good to see you back. The attitude you both have that sees you through adversity is so inspiring and a lesson to everyone. I could sit and listen to you for hours, thank you.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Hah, tell me that again after the multi-hour video coming soon(ish). M

  • @angelaaz6282
    @angelaaz6282 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It’s great to see you guys again 😊. Sorry that your studies😂 at Cambridge didn’t work out due to health and other circumstances. You’re lucky to have a wonderfully scenic backdrop to fall back on and work through your heath and educational issues and concerns 🌞🌞Best of luck to both of you, and I will continue to follow your journey…

  • @karenreneevoets6616
    @karenreneevoets6616 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Glad your back! I look forward to your vlog of your last two years experiences. Much appreciation for your bravery in sharing with others. Thank you! Inspiring!

  • @JeacoMeiyin
    @JeacoMeiyin Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lovely to see a video again, can’t wait for everything.
    I’m here for the narrowboating, but I am also here for anything the two of you wanna throw our way, cause I just enjoy your guys’ vibe!

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks! Will keep the narrowboating coming as well! M

  • @iandethridge7765
    @iandethridge7765 Před 3 měsíci +1

    All the best Michael and Jo and sorry it has been a rough ride. Ian

  • @ianbritton_UK
    @ianbritton_UK Před 3 měsíci +1

    So pleased to hear you and George are all on the go again :-)
    May be some time before you go mind with the state of the silt deposits!
    I'm stuck in St Ives as the lock has broken at Brownshill 😞
    Have you ever thought of "doing" The Broads?

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      We did a tiny bit of the Broads on a rental boat (there’s a video back there somewhere), but we’d love to do more, eventually. Don’t think we’ll take Persey around the long way, mind! M

  • @niek1954
    @niek1954 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Glad you're back. In depth is always good, give your spirits free reign😊

    • @niek1954
      @niek1954 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I just saw your introduction about your hard path through life. Speak your mind, forget the complications. Your brass tacks are always worthwhile, Micheal.

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! M

  • @hughking66
    @hughking66 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Excellent honesty and humility. Glad you are back, much more to learn!😎

  • @AlanCallow
    @AlanCallow Před měsícem +1

    Great to see you back

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před měsícem

      Thanks for watching, it's good to be back.

  • @andyp7813
    @andyp7813 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hope you make it up the Driffield navigation. Not seen it on any CZcams channels. Love the channel and pleased you guys are back,

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Will look into just how possible it is… when we were up that way we were very strongly advised against attempting to get out there due to conditions on the Humber (same with the Ancholme) and couldn’t find a pilot willing to go. Maybe we arrive this time in a more suitable moment. M

  • @scottfw7169
    @scottfw7169 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ya know, there's a tune to which a song could be written, "I can cruise clearly now, the silt is gone, it's gonna be a nice bright narrowboat vlog" 😁☀

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Heh, I like the idea of that song! Now if only either of us could sing worth a damn. M

  • @Thefox2856
    @Thefox2856 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow! What a journey you have both been on. Will see you both at crick. I will bring Eric to see you 🐶

  • @iandonachie9549
    @iandonachie9549 Před 3 měsíci +1

    In life sometime you need a time to just be stationary and do little but just get on with the essentials. You both are looking great by the way, and best wishes for your next steps.

  • @joanporter7
    @joanporter7 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good luck to you both , sorry to hear about the problems you’ve had , put that behind you and go forward in your new journeys , we’ll be watching , take care 😊

  • @markross4730
    @markross4730 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great to see you again! Really looking forward to some new videos.

  • @lorriebuxton2041
    @lorriebuxton2041 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Have missed your videos sorry about your health issues and school problems glad you two are back love your cruising videos and the history of places you are cruising through best wishes I know the frustration had knee replacement 7 weeks ago and haven't been able to do a lot but it's getting better and life's struggles make you appreciate the good times

    • @MinimalList
      @MinimalList  Před 3 měsíci +1

      They do, once you can see the light starting to glow at the end of the tunnel. M

  • @DingbatMark
    @DingbatMark Před 3 měsíci +1

    So good to see you both again. Always enjoyed your adventures. Sorry to hear about your problems and hope that getting moving again will help you in your recovery.