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  • čas přidán 24. 04. 2024
  • I cruise my Narrowboat back across the Manchester Ship Canal onto the River Weaver and hunker down to sit out the huge storm which is on it's way - Storm Kathleen.
    I create a video diary each day as the storm gets worse with wind gusts of 50 MPH, breaking waves, followed by the River Weaver being issued with Flood warnings as the flow gets a bit scary. The Storm and strong winds put a halt to moving the boat as it is not safe to cruise being single-handed (a solo boater).
    It can be quite frightening in situations like this.....but not for me as I absolutely buzzed and kept a video diary of the whole experience as I go mad from too much of my own company 🤣🤣🤣 - I hope you enjoy!
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    Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion - my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my tiny home and trade at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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Komentáře • 585

  • @bimbledwadle
    @bimbledwadle Před měsícem +35

    For my 66th birthday this year, I am leaving Brighton, going up the east coast of England, all around Scotland, down through the Lakes, down the Welsh Border, through Devon and home, sleeping in the back of my little car with my beloved dog. i'm setting sail on rubber tyres 🥰

    • @catwoman2582
      @catwoman2582 Před měsícem +3

      Wow, that sounds fantastic! Have a fabulous journey .

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Oh wow, that’s a proper adventure ❤️🏴‍☠️

    • @user-il6hj8nb2l
      @user-il6hj8nb2l Před měsícem

      Just go..... enjoy.....and have fun

    • @colinevans39
      @colinevans39 Před 28 dny

      Great inspiration 👍😊

    • @guyrose2239
      @guyrose2239 Před 25 dny

      Wish you well in your journey of a lifetime x

  • @margarettrupia8066
    @margarettrupia8066 Před měsícem +19

    Heidi, I love that you never lose your humor even when the weather is awful! It makes me laugh. Inspiring.

  • @karldubhe8619
    @karldubhe8619 Před měsícem +12

    The only thing on my bucket list is to buy a bucket. 😇

  • @samandjennysambrook
    @samandjennysambrook Před měsícem +27

    Heidi you never give in,you are an inspiration and a breath of fresh air my lass! Always brilliant narration and camera work... Loved it.💕✅👍

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Wow, thank you! Such a lovely comment 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

    • @gerardosullivan1642
      @gerardosullivan1642 Před měsícem

      It is great that you appreciate what is around you all created by God enjoy and be safe.

  • @daveraver9495
    @daveraver9495 Před měsícem +22

    Fab video. Some funny bits and you’re always happy regardless of what’s thrown your way. Brilliant 😊 think the odd tune now and again on the accordian would be a great addition 🎶🎹 stay safe and keep vlogging 🏴‍☠️

    • @rikkiharcourt3868
      @rikkiharcourt3868 Před měsícem +1

      You are a trooper……the real thing and worth your weight in gold. Good on yer!!!

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Aww thanks, I’ve broken the strap on it so need to get that fixed, it’s bleeding heavy 😂😂

  • @meruliouslacrimens5154
    @meruliouslacrimens5154 Před 2 dny +1

    I can see the white horses, skudding along. As long as you and Bonny stay safe, oh, how about one of those see through umbrellas, she could sit under it, no, probably too blowy, just take care.

  • @dingnextstop
    @dingnextstop Před měsícem +27

    Hi Heidi, your strength of character shines through once again… there’s not many boaters I know who would attempt the M Ship canal let alone strong flowing rivers. My bucket list is “ I have a large kidney stone ‘staghorn’ in my right side, I’ve been waiting for over 6 months for treatment, it causes excruciating pain along with bleeding, my bucket list is to be pain free at locks “ it really hurts winding paddles”… great video, be safe!

    • @janphillips8052
      @janphillips8052 Před měsícem +2

      Hi Heidi - bucket list. I want to go to Finland and see the northern lights. Im saving for a motorhome and a narrowboat! I need experience so am happy to volunteer as crew for you lol. I want to go to Ireland. If money was plentiful, Id like to get my pilots license. Hoping to do a history degree soon. Xx

    • @paulinehiggins8239
      @paulinehiggins8239 Před měsícem +2

      My bucket list wish is for you to get that operation very quickly as I know the pain. I very much wish you well. 💕

    • @dingnextstop
      @dingnextstop Před měsícem +2

      @@paulinehiggins8239 wow.. that is so kind… please don’t waste your wish on me, I’ve lived with kidney stones on and off for 40 years, I’ve learnt to deal with the pain, it’s jus the bleeding that can get scary 👍🏻

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +3

      Awww you guys are wonderful ❤️, that’s lovely Pauline …. And I also hope you are pain free soon dingnextstop …. And Jan the motorhome and Narrowboat are a great combo 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

    • @paulinehiggins8239
      @paulinehiggins8239 Před měsícem +1

      @@dingnextstop It’s not wasted mate especially if it comes true. I know that pain. XXXX

  • @catwoman2582
    @catwoman2582 Před měsícem +28

    Bonny is so very bonnie and she's really taken to life on the boat, you're both so lucky to have found each other. Thankyou for sharing your life with us, you always put a smile on my face. 😊❤

  • @pjam4490
    @pjam4490 Před měsícem +4

    Cold weather, pyjamas, Netflix and a rum sounds like heaven to me. How cozy is that 🥂

  • @annhay4572
    @annhay4572 Před 17 dny +1

    Cruising solo with a dog, lots of care needed there and you sure do that. Have you ever put Bonnie in the water with her life jack on so she knows how that will feel? Hope you have, or you will. 🙂 Ahhhh, the river Weaver, so peaceful even in the rain. And yet, yes the wind and the lapping of the waves ... most people don't know how much noise the water makes against your hull. It truly can be very noisy! Well, at least you are safe.
    I didn't know you played the squeeze box! 🙂 How cool is that? One of my very favorite bestest of friends, years ago, taught accordion, and many of her students went on to play professionally, or become professional organists. l love the accordion. And right then in your video, you turn wacko and funny. LOL!
    After a storm, and with that much flow/current on the river, there would likely be lots of crap in the water that might impede your progress, or cause problems with the boat, the water intake for the engine, problems with the prop and the weed hatch, etc. Good for you for staying put another day or so until things really do calm down and clear up ... down and up. 🙂
    Hmm, bucket list ... guess I better make a bucket list. At 76 years of age, I'm perfectly healthy, and enjoying my pickup truck and 21-foot travel trailer, after years and years of boating earlier in life. But ... hmmm, what else might I want to do? Hmmmm.
    Here's to that beautiful, grand Lister!

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před 16 dny

      Aww thank you and I love that you are still having lots of wonderful adventures 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

  • @IOSARBX
    @IOSARBX Před měsícem +17

    The Narrowboat Pirate, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!

  • @OrangeboxCoUkwebdesign
    @OrangeboxCoUkwebdesign Před měsícem +18

    Bonny is becoming a proper little canal boat dog 😊 great video, you are an inspiration, thanks for showing us your journey, despite the rain. Cheers!

  • @rikkiharcourt3868
    @rikkiharcourt3868 Před měsícem +9

    Heidi you are a trooper, the real thing and worth your weight in gold. Good on yer!!!

  • @mikem201
    @mikem201 Před měsícem +6

    I recently checked off a small bucket list item Heidi. I've lived 72 years 250 miles from what is considered by many to be the finest zoo in America, never been there. Spent a delightful 3 days exploring everything, stayed overnight in the "big city", had a ball.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Oh wow, that sounds wonderful 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

    • @jaynecopland
      @jaynecopland Před 25 dny

      Accordions are so magical! Thanks for playing for us. I’m so glad you have Bonnie. I spend a lot of time on my own and would be lost without my little dog Dotty, my horses, parrots and chickens…They keep us going to be sure.

  • @jaynegunn4326
    @jaynegunn4326 Před měsícem +5

    Oh Heidi I laughed heartily at your " as you can see its a beautiful day"🤣......regardless of everything you soldiered on to entertain us all......just loved the shots of the boats powering up the MSC 😍....Bonny's expressions make me chuckle ......thank you as always for sharing with us all......Take great care out there ,happy adventuring......Bucket list......just to get out on the waterways for a good long exploration.😁

  • @markgruenberg6277
    @markgruenberg6277 Před měsícem +7

    Just a quick Hello from wet and cold Northern New Jersey, USA. It seems that the weather is the where ever you go. Be well and stay safe. 😊

  • @swirlgalaxy
    @swirlgalaxy Před měsícem +3

    Howdy Heidi!! What is you say, "wetter than a mermaids foof?" To err is human, to arr is pirate!! Big bear hugs from Kenny in Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DaveAppleton
    @DaveAppleton Před měsícem +5

    There's a heavy flow joke you missed there 😁. Bonny has definitely improved, she used to bark her head off at the bigger dogs as well. Not kicking the bucket is the only thing on my list at the moment 😂. Thanks Heidi

  • @SecretSquirrelFun
    @SecretSquirrelFun Před měsícem +1

    Bucket list item would have to be going to the UK, spending some time on a narrowboat, having a good explore and definitely doing a bit of mud larking if possible.
    Thanks for the video, that river flow was really fast. I’m glad that you were near family during this time.
    Take care and I’ll see you next time. Hugs to you and Bonny and my best to your Mum and Dad. xöx
    🙂🐿🌈❤️
    P.s I’m using “the force” to hopefully bring on that Springtime weather for you.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Please use a bit more force 😂😂 ive for fire lit 😂 thanks again for your lovely comment Eve 😂🌈🏴‍☠️

    • @SecretSquirrelFun
      @SecretSquirrelFun Před měsícem

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate
      You’re very welcome 😉
      HURRY UP SPRING 🌼 you’re running VERY late Eeeeeeeeeeeek

  • @colecoguy
    @colecoguy Před měsícem +3

    Thanks Heidi!! Thanks for having us, damm that must a been COLD!! Hope you and Bonnie are warm again! Keep well! 🙂

  • @ms_chigger
    @ms_chigger Před měsícem

    Ok, when you went mad. Made me laugh.

  • @closer2theheart684
    @closer2theheart684 Před měsícem +1

    I came for Heidi's adventure and the little fart noises in between scenes. lol

  • @janistotham-davies4300
    @janistotham-davies4300 Před měsícem +3

    Hi Heidi, I’m so sorry that weather has stopped play again, but you are shining all the way through the winds and rain of good ole Blighty! It was lovely to hear you play the accordion, we would love it if you played on your vlog more often, you are so gifted. My bucket list is enormous, so here are a few things from it: Spend a month or two in New Zealand and then Australia, swim in the sea with dolfins and whales, stand on the top of Mount Snowdon in Wales, spend a month or two in North and South Ireland drinking all the draught Guinness, and have a narrowboat holiday in Wales! There that is the some of the big ones on my bucket list. Have fun on the Weaver Heidi, lots of love to you and Bonnie. ❤x x❤

  • @davidcragg2550
    @davidcragg2550 Před měsícem +3

    Great video flower can't believe you've had bonny a year already take care xx😊

  • @justclaremarie
    @justclaremarie Před měsícem +4

    Love watching your videos! Buying a narrowboat and living on the cut is my No1 bucket list thing!! Working towards it and just needs the child to finish education etc and🤞🤞🤞 also some countries I really want to visit like India and Japan. One day hopefully

  • @kevgermany
    @kevgermany Před měsícem +3

    Bucket list... I'm doing it. Getting my boat rebuilt to go cruising

  • @facelikedog
    @facelikedog Před měsícem +1

    Wee Bonnie reminds me of Yoda.

  • @terencechapman8006
    @terencechapman8006 Před měsícem +2

    Well done Heidi you take care of your self look forward to all your blogs,,, I used to have a saying, It's colder than a penguins chuf, watching your blog reminded me of it 👍😂

  • @paulinehiggins8239
    @paulinehiggins8239 Před měsícem +2

    Well after all that time stuck there I’d have cabin fever so badly I’d be able to play the squeeze box too. Darling little Bonny was just holding back with those big dogs protecting you, she was making sure those big scary dogs didn’t sneak up and hurt you. OMG she is so beautiful. Hope you can get going in the next few day, just whatever be careful. Take care and see you both soon. 💕

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      She is so wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️ I’m back on the move again now, thankfully 🏴‍☠️

    • @paulinehiggins8239
      @paulinehiggins8239 Před měsícem

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate I envy you Heidi.

  • @ssadams
    @ssadams Před měsícem +3

    that weather looks horrible! I am glad that you were hunkered down for the worst of it. Wishing you safe travels. Cheers 🍻 😃

  • @simonc858
    @simonc858 Před měsícem +3

    Another fab video, love all your adventures, thinking of my bucket list, the biggest item on it is I want to sail across the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2, the last ocean going liner in the world in service, it takes about a week I would fly one way and sail back, or if I am really lucky sail out and back! Chin chin with a Kraken x

  • @andreamundt
    @andreamundt Před měsícem +3

    🤣🤣😂 Your "just going mad" is *g r e a t* ! 💘 hahahahahah *thx*

  • @FrogmanAnime
    @FrogmanAnime Před 17 dny +1

    What shall we do with the drunken Heidi; what shall we do with the drunken Heidi; what shall we do with the drunken Heidi, early in the morning?
    Give her a few more so she’s not a bore…snort
    On my bucket list is to actually come over to the uk, and get on the cut with my own boat… but I think that might never happen sadly. Well at least I can view others journey’s through CZcams.
    Love watching narrowboating content especially with you Heidi. You make even the most atrocious weather seem fun and entertaining.
    May you have fair weather and sunny days for future voyages.
    Ben from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @johnnyT428
    @johnnyT428 Před měsícem

    Nice bit of accordion. I play the hurdy-gurdy. Love the Weaver.

  • @thekoretech
    @thekoretech Před měsícem +3

    Hiya Heidi and fellow accordionist; was chuffed to see you play your lovely red accordion. Would like a jam session some time. Thanks for another super vlog with you and Bonnie. arrr! 🏴‍☠️ from @pianomanjustie (CZcams)

  • @johnwilliamson5255
    @johnwilliamson5255 Před 27 dny

    Great to see you plain sailing no matter the weather ❤

  • @judewilliams9345
    @judewilliams9345 Před měsícem +5

    On my bucket list..... win the friggin lottery 😂❤🎉🏴‍☠️

  • @Homer291145
    @Homer291145 Před měsícem +1

    At the age of 78, and with some heath issues, i think our bucket list is dead short. However, you might like to add one or two items to yours that we’ve already crossed off ours. Im thinking of the Bristol Channel from Bristol to Sharpness (with a pilot!), the Ribble Link, though it chucked it down all the time we were on the Lancaster, and finally the tidal Trent, which we’ve done many times

  • @monkeynova2012
    @monkeynova2012 Před měsícem

    Your adventures with Bonnie are inspiring my partner and myself to try our hand at narrow boating with our Frenchie, Buster. We just need to offload a few kids first.
    Because of these biological land anchors, we've decided to book a few river boat piloting courses and then to book a few boating holidays on a rental boat to get the taste and test the waters.
    Once the kids have flown the nest, we're upping sticks and settling on the canals.
    We hope to bump into you and Bonnie in a couple of years!

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Biological land anchors 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @monkeynova2012
      @monkeynova2012 Před 26 dny

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate you can have that one, I have many more names for them, I can tell thee!

  • @John_N_Quay_Harbour
    @John_N_Quay_Harbour Před měsícem +5

    Thanks for going back onto the River Weaver. It was our favourite waterway when we lived on nb Epiphany. Thanks for the funnies too❤

  • @user-sy4vq4ut5d
    @user-sy4vq4ut5d Před měsícem +1

    Brill ! I loved that, " just trapped my nipple" hilarious 😂 You inspire me to get moving n do more cruising x

  • @williamburgess4732
    @williamburgess4732 Před měsícem +4

    A brave girl indeed.

  • @Debba521
    @Debba521 Před měsícem +1

    Bucket List #1 New Zealand (Middle Earth). #2 Hire a narrowboat and cruise the canals! Love the accordion playing, silly hat and all 😆! Don't blame you for staying put when it's scary windy or floody. Stay safe and warm and hope to see you in new environs soon. 😊

  • @philiptaylor6480
    @philiptaylor6480 Před měsícem +2

    Love you " Mental ramblings " Heidi . . . . Your words not mine. Something on my bucket list is to maybe get a tattoo done. Although I'm not sure if my daughter's will go much on their widowed dad having a tattoo. Have you ever travelled the Kennet & Avon ? Take care ~ Have fun Phil xx

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem

      Ahoy! Very brave and I hope it’s not too painful 😂 no I haven’t done the K&A, the furthest south I’ve been is the North Oxford … maybe one day 😃🏴‍☠️

    • @philiptaylor6480
      @philiptaylor6480 Před měsícem

      Ahoy back Heidi ~ I normally do a couple of weeks a year on the K & A myself . Picking the narrowboat up near Devizes - so if you every fancy a crack at the Caen Hill flight ( both ways of course . . . . . up and down ) " Don't be rude " then give me a call. And don't fret I'm not a rum drinker so your stash will be safe aboard. Take care Heidi~ Hope the weather picks up for you and have a cracking weekend with Bonnie ☠️
      Ps Your organ playing blooming marvellous . . . . Be wary of the cabin fever gal lol 😆 😂 xx

  • @ShortAndNarrow
    @ShortAndNarrow Před měsícem +3

    Living on a narrowboat is on my bucket list and I love history so I want to start visiting more castles and other places around the UK instead of flying abroad like I use to.
    Learning what life was like before my time is fascinating, specially when it comes to using ideas/systems that we still use today even for different reasons. I enjoy your videos and the traditional style narrowboat, I do wonder if you ever thought about attempting to "sound proof" the engine room to reduce the noise when you need to run it and youre inside or visitors are inside chilling as you're navigating around.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      I can’t as it’s an aircooled engine and needs the engine room to circulate…. It’s just part of having a traditional tug boat 😃🏴‍☠️

    • @ShortAndNarrow
      @ShortAndNarrow Před měsícem

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate That is useful to know also makes a lot of sense, I do love seeing engine rooms. No idea why apart from its cool to see an engine that is not in a super cramped area to work on.

  • @rolandvasquezguzman9083
    @rolandvasquezguzman9083 Před měsícem +2

    Hello Heidi, another great video. My bucket list has only one thing: circum navigation singlehanded on my 28foot sailboat. Next autum it will start.

  • @NarrowboatWill
    @NarrowboatWill Před měsícem +3

    I'm looking forward to this trip. My trip over the link was a bit scary when the other narrowboat broke down, and I had to tow him against the outgoing tide Mrs. I did crap myself. It's so easy for a nice cruise to turn into a nightmare. That weaver is a lovely river. The weather has been total shit until now. See you soon Mrs. ❤

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Oooh I’ll watch it later 😃🏴‍☠️❤️ I’m hoping to do it later this year 😃😃

  • @cdgt1
    @cdgt1 Před měsícem +2

    This was such a great adventure that I had eight beers delivered just to watch this weeks video.

  • @dianekenyon586
    @dianekenyon586 Před měsícem

    What a hectic week you had weather been horrendous bonnie is so settled and glad you got her for company loved the vlog and the organ playing x

  • @johnmact5548
    @johnmact5548 Před 22 dny

    My bucket list would include a cruise with you and bonnie

  • @diggerdi46
    @diggerdi46 Před měsícem +2

    I can sympathise with you Heidi, we were in our motorhome on the north Cornwall coast during that storm and we had 60 mph winds for 24 hours 😲. I didn't end go to bed that night, it felt a little better to sit up with the lights on rather than lie down in the dark. I finally went to bed at 7.00am and slept until 11.30am. We then had 40+mph winds for 2 days, and again the following week.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem

      Oh jeeze, yeah it was horrible haha .. I never thought much of the weather when I lived in a house but now I’m obsessed 😂😂 boats and vans feel it all

  • @stevemendenhall6284
    @stevemendenhall6284 Před měsícem +1

    Cool video loved your drunken sailor ditty hope the weather is better for you today Steve

  • @jimmyjohnstone5878
    @jimmyjohnstone5878 Před měsícem +3

    It's still cold up here in Aberdeenshire. North winds and hail today.
    Your trip certainly had some beautiful countryside and having staff on the locks made it a lot easier for you to get through, but it was still a tough day.
    You certainly deserved your hot shower and bit of rum.

  • @fredthebass185
    @fredthebass185 Před měsícem +2

    Looks a bit rough over there! Nice to see your bellows out in this video! Always enjoy your great vlogs, Heidi. Stay safe. Fred, Ralph the lurcher and Kevin the cat in Spain.

  • @youknowme8578
    @youknowme8578 Před měsícem +4

    Looking forward to this week's video.

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 Před měsícem

    That storm looked awful. So much rain all winter and spring, roll on summer and let’s hope it’s a good one.X

  • @lorrainerichardson3280
    @lorrainerichardson3280 Před měsícem +6

    Good thing Bonny is around, at least you went out walking. Wind can be terrifying, lol you'll have to get the knitting out ha ha. Take care =-)

  • @stevemiffling7586
    @stevemiffling7586 Před měsícem

    "Fiddle with me organ"......."oh I've just trapped my nipple"........priceless 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mugsypea
    @mugsypea Před 8 dny

    One of my bucket list journeys would be for my wife and I to make the trek across the pond from California and rent a narrow boat and cruise along the beautiful UK canals right along with you!

  • @wiljensadventures4425
    @wiljensadventures4425 Před měsícem +1

    Nice one Heidi . Jenny and I have followed you on and off for a few years. Thanks for the laughs.
    I rarely comment. We have boat cruised the Thames in the past. Australia 🇦🇺

  • @helenwillis8684
    @helenwillis8684 Před měsícem

    Hi Heidi and Bonny, what a time you’ve had riding out the storm. My list includes seeing the Falkirk Wheel hopefully going on in a boat, and driving an old Routemaster red bus!! Take care xx

  • @nickvaughan4069
    @nickvaughan4069 Před měsícem +2

    Great video Hiedi, and an important one as it shows that it's not always plain sailing on the boat. And im sure its not watching your videos its bloody hard work some days ,but mother nature is boss, stay safe Nick 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿x

  • @leona_devon
    @leona_devon Před měsícem +3

    Aww bless you, you really did get cabin fever, it worrying enough on the canals in a storm, with the boat banging against the mooring, but on the rivers you have to worry about level too and making sure the ropes are loose enough to allow the boat to raise, totally understand why you didn't want to leave her. Hopefully things have settled down now and you are on the move again. take care.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you… I was back on the move in no time, thankfully 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

  • @deborahashaw6044
    @deborahashaw6044 Před měsícem

    Stay Safe On Those Water You & Bonnie 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫂🫂

  • @gdotone1
    @gdotone1 Před měsícem +1

    storm weather makes life worth living. lol. ah, it's so nice to be back on the water. I can feel the mist and wind through the screen. lol, lol, lol. lol, I even turn the heat up so I could miss the cold aspect of our travels today. 🤣😂🤣😁
    said like a true captain. "go a little mad": funny even the duck is looking at the river like, yeah, not today.

  • @DanOpdal
    @DanOpdal Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing your adventure! Love that, Bonny! Cheers!

  • @CarlasLovingWife
    @CarlasLovingWife Před 18 dny

    I enjoy losing myself in this channel. Heidi, you are a gem. It should be recommended to watch with a beverage (wink). Pubs look great too, wish I was near one.

  • @beasawade6032
    @beasawade6032 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for sharing a very exciting episode I love your companion Bonnie, can't explain but you saved my day .Be safe ❤️

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem

      Aww thank you, I hope you enjoy the rest of it 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

  • @markgruenberg6277
    @markgruenberg6277 Před měsícem +4

    Cheers 🥂.

  • @allantavener7378
    @allantavener7378 Před měsícem +1

    Bonny is adorable and has taken to life on a boat really well, one thing on my bucket list left to do travel behind a steam train

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300 Před měsícem

    What a awful storm so glad you and Bonnie were safe we worried for you t nowthe oldies 🤗🤗👍👍🌷🌹🌟🌟

  • @christineprice5463
    @christineprice5463 Před měsícem

    Take care. You look like you are so cold! Brrr! Bonnie is really doing great! ❤

  • @kirabarsmith9353
    @kirabarsmith9353 Před měsícem

    Great one, Heidi! I try to create some special events on occasion, but scraped a bucket list. The world is such a wild place that I find myself longing for peace and quiet more than anything else. LOL

  • @martinelwood3903
    @martinelwood3903 Před měsícem +3

    I remember those days so well!

  • @user-tq4hh8ki8m
    @user-tq4hh8ki8m Před měsícem +4

    Keep dancing in the rain H 👍.

  • @alistairkeen5575
    @alistairkeen5575 Před měsícem +2

    Well done lady, chin up and stay safe, x

  • @pt9101
    @pt9101 Před měsícem +2

    Great video showing the downside of boating. The only thing missing was a accordian section was a cameo on singing in the rain.

  • @margaretbutler9528
    @margaretbutler9528 Před měsícem +3

    Does Bonny mind the rocking of the boat in all that wind? Our little Corgi does not mind snow or wind but gets very anxious when we have thunder and lightning.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      She doesn’t mind at all 😂😂 she hates it raining and windy on a walk and always pulls back to the boat but inside she is happy as Larry 😂

  • @johnnewby8720
    @johnnewby8720 Před 26 dny

    Hi To You And Bonny Clad You Got Back On The Weaver Ok And C Glad The Flood Went Down And Not Up Well Till Next Time Take care And Be safe

  • @GaliSinatra
    @GaliSinatra Před měsícem

    My bucket list item would have been to roll over and stay in bed after seeing that weather outside!

  • @Rosco-P.Coldchain
    @Rosco-P.Coldchain Před měsícem

    Really needed a Narrowboat video today ❤

  • @SLOWLYdoesit1
    @SLOWLYdoesit1 Před měsícem +1

    Loved this vid Heidi, great to see a weather forced change to the routine! I will soon be on the canals and rivers so using your videos as instruction…. !!!!!!!
    Bucket list: winning lottery ticket or two!

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you Heidi and Bonny. I hope the weather improves soon. I don’t have a bucket list. Cheers!

  • @ladyp3531
    @ladyp3531 Před měsícem +1

    Hey Heidi! Great week, albeit a bit rainy. Bucket list!
    Omg I can’t say on the net. 😮. Don’t be rude! 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @gw5033
    @gw5033 Před měsícem

    Love your program and wit and humor, you naughty girl.

  • @JoanneBowen-tq2cl
    @JoanneBowen-tq2cl Před měsícem +1

    That was good I like your videos

  • @minkey06
    @minkey06 Před měsícem

    Heidi it was so lovely to bump into you & Bonnie today in Northwich town centre, my partner was well & truly gutted he never got to say hi 😊xx

  • @somersetsue
    @somersetsue Před měsícem

    Love the accordion. Hope we see more xx

  • @dianedonnelly6364
    @dianedonnelly6364 Před měsícem +1

    "Our good Captain is stranded on the Weaver.
    Send rum supplies quick, she has cabin fever!"
    Fab vlog Heidi, interesting to see the 'other side' of boat life when it's not all plain sailing.
    And your innuendos are still as cheeky as ever (make me chuckle every time 😂😂) FM Bonny looks like she's taking it all in her stride, protecting her Cap'n against the 'Big Dogs' which may try to board the Rum Wench!
    Keep ticking things off your bucket list and please keep entertaining us with your mental ramblings, you're hilarious! Stay safe and ramble on always 🏴‍☠️🌈 xx

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem

      😂😂 save them ditties as I may start up the back cabin again 😂

    • @dianedonnelly6364
      @dianedonnelly6364 Před měsícem

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate 😂 please do, I have thousands more and I've missed your back cabin 😉🤣

  • @jaynecopland
    @jaynecopland Před 28 dny

    Sounds completely miserable, being that cold. We experience that when skiing here in Colorado storms and all…just no risk of capsizing/sinking! Nothing like warm jammies and a hot drink. My bucket list would be to see the Kelpies by NB. Great vlog.

  • @tteric67
    @tteric67 Před měsícem +2

    Lol, loved this one, Heidi! Cabin fever, going mad? You? Don’t be rude! Great to see Bonny has now settled into the boating life, she is so relaxed, even in a storm! Have a great week!❤🐕🏳️‍🌈📯🥃☕️💎

  • @robinhall3347
    @robinhall3347 Před měsícem +2

    Bonny looks interested in EVERYTHING as if the weather's no problem! So cute.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem

      She is always fascinated, she loves watching the world go by 😃🏴‍☠️

  • @andrewmonument8847
    @andrewmonument8847 Před měsícem +1

    On my bucket list this year - is a short break in York. I've not been there for about 20 years or more. Soon as I can find a house-sitter for a long weekend... I'm there !

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem

      Wonderful, I love York and the Viking museum 😃 have a wonderful time

  • @Acapulc941
    @Acapulc941 Před měsícem

    Do take care,,Heidi and tell Bonny I am proud of her and how she helps her mum. Leigh

  • @FlyMeToWonderland
    @FlyMeToWonderland Před měsícem

    This episode 😂👍🏻 I highly enjoyed your mental ramblings 😂
    There’s only one thing on my bucket list: to nick this shot glas already 💪🏼😂🏴‍☠️

  • @goldiepearlnecklace6150
    @goldiepearlnecklace6150 Před měsícem +1

    My bucket list isn’t too big honestly the one thing I’ve always wanted to do was to tour the UK. I love the county and it’s people, and ever since I found narrowboats I am in love with the idea of spending a month or two cruising the canals and then visiting all of the historical places I’ve been enthralled with for so many years. I doubt it will ever happen, too old, too sick and don’t have enough $$$ lolol

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      Awww, get yourself a lottery ticket, you never know 😃🏴‍☠️

    • @goldiepearlnecklace6150
      @goldiepearlnecklace6150 Před měsícem

      😂😂I play the lottery all the time. I try and practice that “Visualizing” stuff..but I’m making California schools rich with all the money I lose LOLOL

  • @glenyssalter3887
    @glenyssalter3887 Před 27 dny +1

    Hi Heidi, you asked viewers for their BUCKET LIST before they leave this mortal coil, well my bucket list is going to be forfilled this December, I’m coming all the way from Western Australia to go to Lapland Finland where the Arctic Circle passes through a beautiful place called Rovaniemi and it just happens to be where Father Christmas leaves from 😀 unfortunately my husband can’t travel due to health problems so he’s given me his blessings to have this last trip adventure, not bad for a 76year young lady, do you think.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před 27 dny

      Oh wow!! How amazing - have a wonderful time and tell Father Christmas I have been a good girl this year 😂😂🏴‍☠️

  • @milanondrak5564
    @milanondrak5564 Před měsícem +1

    Heidi. I missed your last of your videos. I'll have to get caught up.
    I went to my friends funeral last week. He got a good send off.
    It's so good to see you braving the weather.
    I'd have been singing.
    Rum rum wonderful rum.
    There's nothing quite like it to warm up my tum.
    When it's raining and hailing
    I ain't complaining.
    So long as I'm topped up with boatloads of rum. 😂

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate  Před měsícem +1

      That’s fab, save it incase I bring back the back cabin poems 😂😂

  • @theubiquitusgastronaut8273
    @theubiquitusgastronaut8273 Před měsícem +1

    Love it. Real life, shite weather, yet stressful fun. Your manner is so relaxed. Love your work. Keep safe. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

  • @peterramsey4611
    @peterramsey4611 Před měsícem +1

    Heidi you are a good laugh, i love your vids. Jim and Vi from Banbury send there best wishes, Peter, Abingdon.