# 180 Prepping for a Big Storm and How I Earn a Living on My Narrowboat
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- čas přidán 25. 01. 2024
- We have been in an Arctic blast on our tiny NARROWBOAT home and now a very powerful storm called Isha is on its way! How do I make my boat safe? As the storm pounds the boat, I talk about how I run my business and earn a living from my narrowboat. When the storm is over, I see the impact it's had on the canal which ends up with me taking a big risk on a railway level crossing! Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care🦋🌻
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It's always lovely to hear from you and I will get back to you
Not sure what it is about a British lady's voice. It's very soothing to Americans like me. She could record a record of her reading the phone book and I would buy it.
What a kind comment; I'm currently sitting here recording the phone book to sell to you! 😂 Thank you so much for your lovely message. Take care🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboattoo funny. Thank you for the opportunity to laugh.
That’s because Americans accents are very harsh.
Shes a mix of Sally Philips from Smack the Pony and Sian Gibson from Car Share this girl... 😊
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Even blustery Isha couldn't spoil the relaxing chilled nature of your videos Vanessa. Have a good weekend!
I am so relieved that you still found the video relaxing.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
At the rate your art progresses, you’ll be adding “professional artist” to your CV. It’s becoming stunning 🤩
That is so kind of you. Practising each week is definitely helping.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Isha was my first storm since I moved onto my narrowboat and I was soooo paranoid I was checking the ropes every hour until midnight but I actually enjoyed weathering out the storm on a boat
Hi Nathan, what a storm to start your lifetime of narrowboat storms- and then Jocelyn was even stronger I thought! It is exciting though isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat I absolutely loved it the noise was just unbelievable but it's as you said I'm your video it's about being safely moored and being prepared before the storm hits also my boat is as former hire boat and has four massive conservatory style windows in the saloon so I had the perfect viewpoint its like owning my own bird hide
So glad to hear you managed ok during the storms and cold.I felt for all the narrowboats and their people as we heard news of storms and flooding in UK..you have such a lovely,calm demeanor as you narrate, but im sure it was scary! Beautiful story of the wrens..al the creatures that forage and endure in Nature.I am hoping to order one of your beautiful journals soon.You touch my heart.Much love from snowy Ontario
That is such a kind and thoughtful comment, Joanne! 🤗 The storms are scary as they are so noisy, but it is quite safe on a narrowboat as long as your ropes are secure.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Once again, I am enthralled by your videos, drawings, and the commentary. It is so beautiful
That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Love how you maintain your positive outlook through any and all challenges.
That is so kind of you, Alan. Thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland
Storms, iced in, blocked in between closed locks and a broken rail crossing - what a time you had.
The birds and the snowdrops were really lovely - can't wait for Spring.
It really has been an eventful new year so far! I hope it is warmer in Poland now? I can't wait for spring either.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
You have made a lovely life for yourself, congratulations.
Thank you so much for your kindness.Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
@@themindfulnarrowboat I lived on my narrowboat "unicorn" for about two and a half years cruising just like you. I no longer have my boat because of other commitments unfortunately. But I still retain wonderful poetic moments I shall cherish for eternity.
Whenever I order something from the internet or out of a catalog, I do so with the understanding that the thumbnail I’m viewing, is a highly stylized, electronically embellished version that some marketing person has envisioned as being able to sell the most of whatever the product is, and only bears a passing resemblance to the actual product. That being said, I just received my copy of “The Nature Journal of a Narrowboater 2022”.
I had reasonably high expectations for the quality of the content, from watching the multifaceted creator’s videos over the course of the year. The poetry and artistry weave a tapestry in one’s mind of her journeys and thoughts, and are uniquely wonderful. I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened the package and found a book of high quality materials, beautiful printing and just overall excellent quality. It is a fabulous buy at this price. I will be ordering my 2023 edition shortly. Thank you.
Hi Brad, I held my breath whilst reading your comment as I thought you were going to say that my journal was a disappointment after reading your previous experiences; you should have heard my sigh of utter relief when I got to the end of your comment! Thank you so much for your kindness; I really appreciate it. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat😅I am just now finding your CZcams channel and am immediately enthralled! What medium do you use for your artwork? It is very beautiful along with your writings. Looking forward to learning and see more of you here on your channel. :) Your boat is amazing! I live very near the Mississippi River in Minnesota, U.S.A. so of course the boat caught my attention right away! 😄
That train crossing was wicked as was the storm. The snowdrops make me feel that this winter will soon pass. Bring on spring. Your artwork and writing are lovely 😍
Definitely bring on spring! 😄Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
I don’t think I’ve ever known a winter as stormy as this one. I bet you will be glad when spring finally comes. It was interesting to hear about Josiah Wedgwood, I didn’t know that he was one of the people who fought against slavery. Lovely nature as always, we have some resident wrens in our garden, they are such cute little birds. I hope it’s not too long before you can move on again, winter closures must make it very difficult for narrow-boaters, especially continuous cruisers when you can’t get your essentials like water and diesel. Stay safe and warm all of you. Lots of love. xxxxx
It really has been a stormy winter hasn't it? It's great to know that the wrens are visiting your garden as the cold weather makes it so hard for them to find insects and so they go looking for seeds- you're saving the wrens, Shirley!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
What an enriched special life you have. Your sweet soul obviously attracts kindness 😊
That is such a kind comment.Thank you so much! Take care🌻🦋
Hi Vanessa.So long awaited vlog,please follow up with more please,and quickly.We look every day for your posts,which we love.The music you use is perfect too.Thankyou.❤😊
I am so pleased that you look for my vlog every day- that is so kind of you. I post a vlog every Friday at 4:30pm, but if I am unable to put one out, then I put a little post out first explaining.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
I truly enjoy your night scenery. Plus the crashing of rain, wind howling, night sky. Most narrow boat vlogs leave these out, and that's a shame. You make it so natural and appealing. Please continue, it is a big plus. Be safe and enjoy your outings.
I am so pleased that you enjoyed some nighttime storm footage.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Another lovely video Vanessa, I loved seeing inside the Wedgewood museum and hearing all about it. Thank you for sharing. All your videos are so interesting and beautiful 🥰
It is such a great place. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
Thank you for taking the time to visit Wedgwood. I am originally from Longton but my parents emigrated to Australia when I was 10 in 1960. I returned in 1970 and worked in the offices at Wedgwood Barlaston. We had a couple of royal visits, one from Prince Phillip and another from Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother. I loved every minute of my three years there before coming back to Australia. I had every intention of returning to travel more but fate intervened when I met my future husband on my return journey home. It was an unforgettable time and I made lasting memories. The factory is set in beautiful farm land in Barlaston and as I remember every one I met loved working there 💫🇬🇧🫖. Last time I was there I visited the cafe where the afternoon tea was served on the most beautiful crockery you will find.
What a fabulous story; when you next visit, you should add these memories to that wall that I read from. Fancy meeting so much royalty too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
I once walked the canal path from Hebden Bridge to Todmorden. It was evening, then it was night. The barges looked so cozy. Sometimes a bit of smoke escaped, sometimes I could hear muffled music. Beautiful.
I know exactly what you mean by this. When I walk along the canal in the evening and see the boats' lights and chimney smoke it makes me feel all cosy too. Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
What a beautiful soul you are. Thank you for bringing us along ❤
That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Just lovely. Thanks
That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Keith. Take care🦋🌻
Once again delightful to watch.😎
Thank you so much, Jack! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Wow wonderful that was spectacular!
Thank you so much, that's really kind of you. Take care🦋🌻
Glad to see you made it through the storm OK. I worry about all the narrowboaters there with these harsh storms and flooding! Waiting excitedly for your 2022 and 2023 journals to arrive here in New Hampshire USA! Stay safe! Much love!
I think it always sounds worse on a narrowboat than it actually is. Storm Jocelyn was worse, I thought as it shook the boat a lot more. Thank you so much for buying my books and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Hello again. When we used to caravan we wrapped the aqua rolls in the foam jackets you buy for the hot water cylinders in the house to prevent them freezing
That is such a good idea!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Waiting for this for a while, the canals are calling , thank you Vanessa 🙏🏻
That is so kind of you! Thank you so much for waiting and for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
Wonderful vlog. Thank you. Stay safe.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
So beautiful Vanessa... Thankyou for sharing. Much love.. Xx
That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Hi this was without any doubt a super exciting vlog throughout.l just love watching your totally amazing journey along the wintertime scenic canal. You always make the very best videos that is so interestingly brilliant.❤⭐️👍
You are such a star, Anthony! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Excellent. Talented lady. Thank you
You are so kind.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
What an adventure ! So cozy in your boat during a storm..😊
It was a bit of an adventure! And you are right, it does feel cosy in the boat when it is wild outside. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Lovely to watch my gorgeous country and listen to your contentment! Thks.
That is so kind of you, Suzanne!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Having fun watching your videos.
That makes me very happy!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
Special as always!!!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
You always seem to capture nature in beautiful colour. Great video again this week and full of interesting facts.
That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Really interesting content.Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
that was Lovely, and what a talented Artist too. Blessings.
That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
Loved this video - especially the harp music. Loved the little birds. Yes, I found it relaxing to watch as well. I think you are magical! Sue from NZ
That is so kind of you, Sue- thank you so much! I love the sound of the harp too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
As always, a soothing, relaxing and comforting vlog. You are truly gifted Mrs M.
I am so pleased that you found it relaxing! What a kind comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
Marvellous. You are truly living. Stay safe.
It does make me feel alive to live like this- you're right.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Enjoyed the Wedgwood and birdlife and thank you for sharing your experience of Isha.
I am pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Your photography and artwork are really fantastic. I love your journals.
I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and the journal entries, Ann.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Beautiful artwork and poetry in your books
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I just love you guys. ❤
I've been binge watching all your VLOGS to catch up with all your adventures.
You brighten my day..
Keep doing what you're doing.
That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.
I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for commenting. Take care🌻🦋
What a great vlog Vanessa, this time of year the storm's come in thick and fast. Keep your head down and stay safe 🙏 .
There have been so many storms this winter; what a hurly burly time!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
You are living a wonderful life! The canals are beautiful and your artwork is so beautiful. I love my book. So relaxing. 😊
Hi Christine, I really do enjoy this lifestyle even when there are storms and empty water tanks, I love it! I am so pleased that you like your book. Thank you so much for buying it. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
Awesome ❤Photage extrodinary .. narratives splendid ..vocal superb ..background music so nice ..All 🙏
That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
The power and force of nature. Never to be underestimated. Glad that you survived such a wicked storm.
The big unresolved question, did you find the “chimney hat”? 🤔👍😀
I wondered that too !
I didn't find my chimney's hat and its head is ever so cold at the moment! 🥶 🤭Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Isha took it and has not given it back! 🤭
good see you ok after te storm thanks lee
That is so kind of you, Lee. I hope you were okay too?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Very informative vlog, our journal has arrived its so nice to read your poems and the information on the wildlife. Absolute magic.
Pete and Lorraine
I am so pleased that you have your journal, Pete and Lorraine! It is so kind of you to have bought it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Thanks for another lovely video.Always like to see your latest tales of being on the canals.
I love seeing the countryside you go through and all the wildlife you see.
Look forward to seeing your future videos.
Best wishes to you and your other half and give Zephyr a big hug for me.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Love your blog Vanessa and your amazing content on wildlife something different every time 🧚♀️🧚🏻
You are so kind☺️Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Wonderful. Thank you x
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Wonderful moments of narrowboat life.! Through all seasons.! its exciting.. best wishes for you 3.. x 🌳🍃🐾
Each season has its own unique set of excitement doesn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
A truly beautiful account of a winter storm told in a warm and soothing manner I really enjoyed your trip around the museum and your enthusiasm and delight about the exhibit’s passed down to your ordinance and the poem at the end was beautiful. Thank you…
That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
Thank tou for sharing you visit to Wedgewood. Wonderfull housewares.
Wedgewood museum is absolutely brilliant!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Hi Vanessa what an awful storm, we are very lucky here and it didn’t cause any damage. Loved the video as always, hope you have a calmer week much love xx
It was a blustery one wasn't it, Sandy? I hope you are okay?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
love your videos and thanks for sharing these
Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Just ordered one of your beautiful nature journals. Thank you.
That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Take care🦋🌻
Hi Vanessa. What some weather we've had 🎉Lovely to see you again. Do keep yourself warm. We love your so much ❤ xxx😊
We certainly have had some weather haven't we! Let's hope it all calms down now. 🤞Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Evening Vanessa what a few days we had of bad storms, but how well organised and perpared u were but as always something goes wrong. I spent some time back home and even though l thought lwas ready my water pipe froze and broke the shower thermostat causing a gush of water when it was turned on, but that's boat life 😂😂. So nice to see new life pushing up through the ground and buds appearing on the bushes and trees. It's nice when past employees of Wedgewood leave messages of memories of their work years a sign of good employers. I hope u have a lovely weekend.🐕🌳🌧
Hi Simon- oh no, water gushing inside a boat is always a very scary ordeal! It has been a wild winter hasn't it? I hope it's all sorted for you now? Roll on the spring time! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
another wow from me i just love the way you incorporate the wildlife into your boatlife its amazing! i went to your etsy for the 2023 journal but alas sold out will try for the 2024 until next time take care.
That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
You make canal life look so tranquil, I love to take time out and express my feelings through poetry, thank you for a lovely insight into your world of relaxation and beautiful locations 😃
It is great to know that you are writing poetry to convey your feelings too. It's a wonderful way to do that isn't it? Thank you for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
Oh I’m so excited for my books! Thank you so much for the tour. The Girls are excited to see the animals.❤ I hope you didn’t suffer to much with the storm! We have warmed up a little, no more carrying water for a few weeks.😊 Be well!
I am so pleased that you have all warmed up a little.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my books too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
oh wow...I'm 10 mins in and I keep wanting to stop and say how magical this is!! Thanks for the winter wonderland ...
I am so pleased that you found the vlog magical, Mary.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
21:10 Beautiful landscape. Using this picture as my desktop wallpaper! Be safe and keep warm.
I am delighted that you have that as your desktop wallpaper now!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Love it ❤ keep safe and warm in the torn sky 🥰😊🦋
"torn sky" great phrase! 🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat it’s funny how words arrive and flow to paper 🥰🦋🐝🌹 have a lovely wknd xx
Thank you for your lovely and interesting content. Also really enjoyed your poem.
You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Really nice vlog, im gonna make stick gauges like yours, and its seems worth having some decent fenders, so needed to know all this stuff 👍 thank you Vanessa 😊
A stick gauge will never let you down and the super, spongey fenders are brilliant at stopping the knocking, so I totally recommend getting some of them.👍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
Good evening Vanessa & Zephyr 😊 how lovely are your videos with all that beautiful content and when a hear the kettle whistle I know it’s drawing time 🕰️ xx
I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs, Stevie! Take care🌻🦋
Hi Vanessa, this is the first time watching you tonight, within 3 minutes you had me hooked and subscribed.
What a lovely calming video. Thank you from Preston Lancs.
That is so kind of you! I am really pleased that you enjoyed the vlog and subscribed.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
Awwww lovely bird life and my even a snow drop so glad you made it safely through the storm we lost our large tree so sad grew from a foot high was about 25 foot I think took 18 years to grow sad no time to see another get that big but may still plant another in spring tc now the oldies 🤗🤗
Oh no, Anne your poor tree- you must have been so sad- 25ft! Perhaps you can have it chopped to lay out for insects and hedgehogs in your garden?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
You have been my Friday treat for over a year now Vanessa, just love your vlogs. looking forward to the next year. Stay safe and warm. p.s. I hope your Aunty Kay gets well soon.
I am delighted to be your Friday treat- what an honour! That is so kind of you to pass on your best wishes to Aunty Kay.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
A great video, the first time i have watched you, it will not be the last. take care
I am so pleased that you enjoyed this vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
Lovely winter scenery Vanessa. Looks cold 🥶 on the waterways
It was cold, but we have even more on the way now apparently! Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
Brilliant video and so good to see behind the scenes! Well done, lovely journey and glad you survived the storms! Have a super week ahead.
Let's hope for some calm weather from now on!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
@@themindfulnarrowboatJust watched again, did you find your chimney hat?
Another great vlog I've only just stating to watch your vlogs so calm to watch
I am so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
I have just discovered your channel by pure chance. I’ve subscribed immediately ! What a lovely soothing channel. Your poems and artwork are truely fantastic, I’m glad I found you.
That is so kind of you- thank you so much! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
Seeing Hem Heath reminds me of my youth and when the coal mine at Hem Heath/ Trentham was in production with the vast mine workings lying beneath that area. Lovely vlog
That is so spooky as I have been ready about that this evening and the Bevin Boys too! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
Looks excellent
That is so kind of you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
Loved finding out that you publish your journals as I'm a great fan of your blog and especially your observations on the wildlife and the illustrations. I've ordered the 2022 journal and I hope you will reprint your 2023 journal as it is all sold out at the moment.
That is so kind of you, Elisabeth. 🤗 I will have my 2023 book back in stock next week, hopefully.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Hi just found this chanell for the first time. Love all the birds and animals you take time to show. Of course also your lovely four legged hairy friend.
I am so pleased that you have just found my channel, Dennis.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
Enjoyed the video very much! We will pray for you that God will keep you safe!
That is so thoughtful of you- thank you so much. Take care🌻🦋
Loved it.
That is so kind of you, Mike! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
I love your tea making ritual ❤
I am so pleased that you enjoy that part as I love to make a cup of tea! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care🦋🌻
Watched your video for the first time which kepted me interested....Great artist and pesenter !
I am so pleased that my video kept you interested- that is good to know!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
I love how cozy she seems while the storm blows outside.
Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
You touched so many parts of my life. I love the Wedgewood museum. I had thought of revisiting and going on the wheel, pretending I wasn't a former potter. My father worked in design/planning Concord. The Cowel/hood on the stove pipe could do with being fixed with self tappers. You would need a drill for that and an appropriate drill bit. We had 98 mph winds in this last storm.
I am so pleased that the vlog brought back some memories for you. Good tip about the tappers! 98mph winds😱Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
So good! I’m glad you are okay and weathered that storm. I’m not surprised that you are a teacher. I am as well. I teach music and work as a substitute teacher in my district. The music for this vlog was excellent.
I am so pleased that you liked my music seeing as you are a music teacher too!Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
I love how she places her hand on the first page and makes a connection!
Thank you for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Looks so much like the Erie Canal near where I was born in upstate NY, USA. I also remember the drawing or pencil box. My wife of that time, the 80s on, liked crafts and drawing. Since I had once enjoyed it myself before becoming an engineer, I got a kit as well. We even joined an exhibition together along the canal. We also rode mule drawn narrowboats on the original canal remnants. She passed away in 2010. I remarried a year ago.
What wonderful memories and how special to have ridden mule drawn narrowboats too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
Happy weekend Vanessa, I love storms and the ruckus they bring 😀
Happy weekend to you too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
@@themindfulnarrowboatfreezing for you but we are entering a heat wave.
Tomorrow 30C, then 36C, then 39C, 41C, 40C, 32C, 27C, 28c, 33C. Aussie summers are ok if you don't get the humidity 😆
Hello from North Carolina, just discovered your channel today and was amazed at what incredible talent you have. Great Work !
That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you discovered my channel! Take care 🦋🌻
Hello again! Really appreciated you sharing what it's like to live and work aboard a narrowboat. That was some scary weather you went through! Glad you got through it mostly intact. Faced with a similar choice, I would have chosen the 50 minute walk, because I love to walk! But to each his/her own. Always love watching your vlogs, and this one is no different in that regard. Thanks again, and best wishes, as always!
The 50 minute extra walk would have been much more sensible wouldn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
I dearly love the little wrens. we have blue fairy wrens in the bush in west aust. love your work
Blue fairy wrens sound adorable. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Very interesting take on narrowboating.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Stay safe in all of the stormy weather! I'm really enjoying your channel. Just purchased your 2022 journal for my friend, who is missing her native England ever so much. I'll keep an eye out to see if/when you've restocked the 2023 journals. Cheers!
I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel, Cynthia.Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for buying my book for your friend too. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
Thanks for your nice and uplifting presentation good lady 😀
I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat nice one and I did ,and you too have a good week hope it goes well ,all round for you thanks for sunflower one of my favs 😀🌹
What a lovely video.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻