15 Reasons Why Living on a NARROWBOAT is the Best Decision I Ever Made - Boat life [Ep 94]
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- Why did I give everything up to experience boat life and live on the canals aboard a Narrowboat? In this weeks video I show 15 Reasons why I absolutely adore this lifestyle choice.
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Hi sweetheart, i have just retired and i am at this moment looking for a narrowboat to live on, when i first told my family and friends what i intended to do when i retired i got some funny looks and loads of questions why, you have just summed it all up for me in this vlog, i will now get them to watch this and say this is why i am doing it, many many thanks and i hope to see you on my travels and maybe share a rum together xx.
Awww hopefully see you in the cut soon 😄🏴☠️❤️ it’s bloody hard work but I adore it 😄
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Thanks for your reply, i am used to hard work, i spent 45 years in a drop forge.
Me too i'm going to do that life so i'll join you's for a sip of rum
heidi, you have truly demonstrated that happiness comes from being thankful for all the things that you DO have rather than focusing on the things that you DON'T. well done and thanks for another wonderful video.
Thank you so much! 😃🏴☠️
I have a few years on you Heidi and have recently become the oldest living generation in my family. Watching my parents and their friends over the years, I have come to the conclusion that staying active, not having everything conveniently at your fingertips is the best way to live and truly enjoy life to the fullest for the longest possible. But I think you already know what has taken me a lifetime to learn. Take care. 🙂
There once was a pirate named Heidi
And for her every day was a Friday
Her cares were few and her joys were many
Because she was always in for a pound never just for a penny
Aww brilliant Roger 😄🏴☠️
spot on.. keeping active, need to follow your advice... :)
'Love the poem 👍
Rhyming with Friday.. clever.
I once got some ABBA records from a car boot sale as a young teen & was always impressed that they had once rhymed 'Smiling with Violin' in their song 'Dum dum diddle'..
This is a channel for good play on words (& innuendo) Teehee x
@@rw8074 Well, you have to use somewhat of a US southern accent to make it work the best.. Friday is pronounced like Fridi to sound more like Heidi. lol...
We are fairly new to boat life, and we have no regrets. Just love the freedom, the wildlife, the peace & quiet plus living more authentically. Love it. Thanks to you & your video's for the laughs & the education xx
Aww thank you 😄🏴☠️
Heidi, I love the fact that you are living your best life. You’re happy, healthy, witty, and fun. Love your channel.
Aww thank you so much for your lovely comment Trisha ❤️🏴☠️
Reason #16: The joy you share with all of us Heidi. Thank you for all of your effort sharing your life. You make me smile every video.
Aww thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
It's what life should be like. Not worrying, stressing and doom and bloody gloom. Wonderful!!!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
A smile and a wave with some rum
Some food to fill up her tum
With badges in stock
This rum wench can rock
Lifting spirits of those who are glum
Keep up the great work 😊
Love it 😄🏴☠️
Your 15 reasons dear Heidi gives us 100% reasons to smile , relax and accept life as it is. A warm, big hug to you from Belgium 🇧🇪. You make my thursday always bright.❤
Wow, thank you 😄🏴☠️
Heidi your a lovely refreshing person and I love your videos. I had my own narrow boat for six years but unfortunately had to sell it because because of ill health in my family. Then I lost my wife, my real ship mate in life. I'm now on my own watching you. Keep up the very good work x
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
I'm a recent convert to Narrowboat Pirate. It's bloody magic. Thank you Heidi.
Aww thank you 😃🏴☠️
Hello from California ! Quick pirate joke... Little Johnny went trick or treating one Halloween when he rang the door bell at Mrs Murphy's house she answered the door and said " Hello Johnny what is your costume?" Johnny replied well I'm a priate , she asked where are your buckeneers he said under me buckin hat !😁
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Heidi, please never change xx your smile, positivity, humour and sense of adventure, what an amazing and inspiring lady you are ❤️ you are our weekly breath of fresh air lifting our spirits 😃 keep up the hard work xx
Thank you :D
It's been 'pirate season' (solidarity and raised fist) ever since the dark beginnings of patriarchy.
So thanks for carrying the spirit 🦅✨✌️🕊️😍
Thank you Katrine ❤️🏴☠️
One of the things I would love is all the brilliant brickwork. That tunnel have stood there for 200 years, nowadays you're lucky if buildings stands for 50 😱 and that is called progress btw 🤔🌹🤣🤓😤
I'm soooo very HAPPY for YOU ! If I was in England I'd love to take you to Dinner /// Thank YOU
Narrowboat Pirate you may wax lyrical but go into Oxford and see the shanty town these boaters have created.
I’ve been, fabulous place 😃🏴☠️ so much diversity
@@TheNarrowboatPirate if you call transforming a towpath into a sithole diversity then Oxford is for you.
I can feel your love of the natural world, and your freedom. I am SO envious! I’m in the states, so this lifestyle isn’t an option, but if it were, I’d do I in a heartbeat!
That's the thing with canal life, a simple thing like collecting kindling and banana bread n a brew with friends, great stuff👍
Heidi my husband and l both LOVE your vids. Your adventures, your humour, your vibrance & love of life - you are an amazing and inspiring person. My hubby is terminally ill and bedbound and you add such joy and interest to his life and mine. THANK YOU so much for all you are and do. Would love to hear more of your music too and see sime vids of your DJ'ing. ❤
I done two narrow boat holidays, one when i was 26, loved it, back then things were so easy at that age!
Then i done it again a the age of 60, and it was a lot harder, brain willing but body said no.
I would love to live on a narrow boat but as i get older it would be impossible to do!
Most people get a boat when they retire so it’s not too late 😄🏴☠️
Absolutely loved this week's vlog. I'll admit that since sitting/lying down at 6pm on a Thursday night to watch your vlogs, I see life in the canal very differently.
Living just off the Lower Peak Forest (between Woodley and Hyde) I see many canal boats when I go for a walk and see their life through your eyes/vlog.
Keep up the amazing vlogs Heidi
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
This is why I wait with anticipation each Friday morning. Your vlogs are fun, relaxing and when I get out of bed I'm in a great mood to start to day. From last week I have turned into an old aged pensioner ha ha so don't have to stress about making a living. Thank you so much for starting your vlogs and so glad that your Winter included being with friends. Take care and have great week =-)
Today's a Thursday!
Not where Lorraine is 😄🏴☠️
Awww thank you Lorraine you have been with me from the start - have a fabulous retirement and thanks for sticking with me 😄❤️🏴☠️
Ahoy Heidi, Cruisin the locks...Stoppin on occasion to admire the flocks...Lovin your life n havin some some fun...Ejoying your freedom n sippin the rum. We can all learn a lesson or two, as we follow your channel and lift a few (Cheers!) Thank you for taking us along your journey, well keep watchin till they wheel you away on the gurney! lol Thanks Heidi!
😂😂 thank you 😂😂
I just wrote this!
There once was a girl named Heidi,
who was wonderful and quite shiny.
She liked to drink rum,
and fall on her bum
but still she kept everything tidy!
😂 brilliant 🏴☠️
I just love watching your videos. You don't bore me with your commentary like most you tubers do. I am envious of you , but very happy to see someone doing what they love and happy doing it. I hope you have many more years doing this. Love that you keep it real. Thank you for the entertainment.
Glad you like them!
So true Heidi, less is more. Living aboard as I have these last 8 years, being happy with far less is incredibly humbling, leaving the humdrum of living in a house, was the best thing I ever did
Absolutely 😃🏴☠️
@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 I've just subscribed to your channel.
@@andeeanko7079 thank you Andee… really appreciate that👍🏻
@@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 feel free to subscribe to mine if you like Celtic harp music. I'm aiming to be a Celtic harpist aboard a narrowboat in the near future. 🙏
My weekly dose of positivity.. thank you so much Heidi ❤
😄🏴☠️
... and there is only 1 reason why we all watch ... and that is because your videos are awesome.
Awww thank you so much ❤️🏴☠️
We only send our geese over to windup you folks. And not many people know this, but our geese do have a very good sense of humour, so they like it.
😂😂
YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE THE LIFE YOU DO!
It took me a long time to get here, selling everything i owned and it’s very hard work - but I love it 😄🏴☠️
Pirate, oh Pirate of the cut so narrow,
Sailing the waters with a full rum barrel,
Cheers to you matey and your naughty dolls two,
May your bow always point you to places anew!
Brilliant 😄🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate 😊 I love watching your channel....you always make me smile. Arrrrr! 🏴☠️🦜
Another excellent video. I salute you for making the break from the regimented 9 to 5 lifestyles that most people endure, as you enjoy the freedom to move, to work, to do whatever you want, to your schedule, experiencing the good and the bad that mother nature provides. I am from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, glad to see you are still enjoying the beautiful Shropshire countryside.
I’ve been stuck up here, but it’s opened up now whoooo hoooo 😃🏴☠️
I cross st tapestry and chrochering and knitting so I don’t get bored xxxxxx
legend
Great vlog. Lady Garden is such a beautiful peace. What a great life hey Mrs. The small things mean alot. Very professional filming and talking. Nothing like you in real life.😂😂🤭🤭 I've got you on next vlog. Take care love
❤️❤️ aww bless you Will 😃🏴☠️
Very nice.
You can burn many other things besides wood.
(English is not my first language).
Please consider.
Take a stainless steel small pot, fill it up with old cooking oil/any flammable liquid. Insert a wooden stick into the liquid. Make sure the stick is popping up above the liquid.
Place the pot inside the stove.
Thanks for the tips!
Love your insights and humor. Keep on swashbuckling.
Thank you 😄🏴☠️❤️
Well Heidi I can't afford to buy you a coffee /rum but here's what I'm going to do.im gonna run your playlist while I'm down the pub xxx
That’s the best support I can get, thank you 😃🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate helps with the algorithms as well xxx
you're a little saucepot me hearty !!!!!😄😄😄
at last we have got through to you. I will make contact soon. Lived on a boat f. or 8 years starting 1980 wonderfull life. Keep going girl love every moment'.
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
You are truely living your best life. Always a smile on your face 😍
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Ooooooh Miiiiii...... *Bah Da Daaaaaaah* Whooohoooo!!!!!! 🎉
😂😂😂
@@TheNarrowboatPirate That's what I get for commenting on my cell! ;-) It left out the cheeky silly part that it was in ref to 'tha back doooah' ;-)
I am going to sum up my own list, being inspired by your video, counting blessings!
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love the Rosie and Jim .....thank you
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Groeten uit de fillippijnen sta safe ,love u schip 👍👍👍⛵⛵♥️♥️♥️
You're an inspiration, Heidi - always optimistic and filled with gratitude. 🤗🙏
Too funny....nearly wet meself when I realised you were reading one of my verses! 🤣🤣
Everything you said in this video makes me so excited to get my land-lubber home sold so I can get onto the water! Thanks for another good'un Heidi!
T 🙂 🙏
Aww thanks 😃🏴☠️ great verse haha
My boat going , through the woodland canal, I live in my boat ,I see canal murmuring,field so green ,I love my boat ,seamew calls her clarion call ,her note is thrilling I love my boat
Terrific! Your enthusiasm is infectious! 😉💐🏴☠️
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
I have just discovered your vlog. Fantastic ! You put a smile on my face from ear to ear. You are such a happy person and I love your persona. Heidi dare I say you are rum lass as I guess you are a north east Lancashire lass . I love your accent and down to earth attitude. You are a gem. Love your vlogs .
Thank you so much! 😄🏴☠️
Watched nothing else for days, been looking for the albert dock one im cert i saw a clip of but....... keep em coming thanks
Aww I only showed clips of the Albert dock as I went in there in 2018 before I was a vlogger I’m afraid … but hope to go back again in the future
Wow what an expert video, awesome job heidi
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
Each person sees the world that he wants. Your world is magic, and so it is in your video, one of the best I saw about narrow boats. Keep this mood and your life will be splendid. Congratulations!
Aww thank you 😃
Just started watching you, a lady after my own heart likes a drink and a flipping good laugh, keep up the great work ❤️
Aww Cheers Sandra 🥃🏴☠️ we got to have a good laugh haven’t we 😄😄
@@TheNarrowboatPirate awww I tell you love you do my heart good, and all those lovely friends ! I’m an artist more or less housebound 77, but I keep everyone laughing on Facebook, you take care lovely 😊 xxx
That was a relaxing trip with some beautiful scenery. Thanks so much for taking the time to share Heidi. Hope you have a safe week see ya next Thursday. Deb
Thank you! You too! 😄🏴☠️
Heidi Manning - Pioneer Woman 💪🏻
Awww I hope you are both well ? X x
Your always positive about your lifestyle and truly appreciate the benefits well done Heidi.
Thanks Paul 😄🏴☠️
Ay up you've defiantly sold it to me matey I've been considering this life for years but after watching only a hand full of your posts there is nothing to consider any more thank you
Aww have a fabulous new life chapter 😄🏴☠️
Great video today. It is so easy to see your passion for the life you love and your skills as a vlogger have grown dynamically . I love when you play in drone footage - it really makes the video amazing. I am glad I rode along with you today and I look forward to next week. Stay warm, stay safe
Ive grown to look forward to your videos on several levels…Ive been watching for only about 3 months now #zen
Thank you 🏴☠️😄
I'm training to be a violin maker. I also wanna live on a narrowboat. Slow pace of life, doing what I love, loving life, surrounded my what I love!
Fabulous, hopefully see you on the water soon 😃🏴☠️
Well done you. Canal boating is the real deal. Have had at least 7 canal boat holidays over the years but really would love to live my life as a boatman one day. Thank you for the video xx
Loving the clips. Proper lass.
You seem to have a very perfect life for you...
Really enjoyed your video your channel is new for me very calming to watch
Best regards
Haley
Very nice an adventurious channel an calm an pleasant always , I love the channel , thank you for sharing your life on the canals with us
Thank you very much!
your a natural , good fun ,
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
Looks like a fantastic life, so jealous 👍❤️
Oooooooh that house at 2:48 Dreamy!!!
I’d love this life 🙏🏽📿🧿🥰
I feel so serene watching all the nature and scenic views while you move around the areas.... your music just melts me...
Aww thanks Jane 😄🏴☠️
HI WE ALL THINK YOU & YOUR LOVELY BOAT ARE GREAT I LOVE PUTTING ON MY IPAD EVERY DAY TO SEE YOU & YOUR LOVELY BOAT SO GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR BOAT FROM TOM & GRACE FROM CORBY NORTHANTS XXX HAPPY SAIILING
Thanks for watching 🏴☠️
Hello Heidi, firstly it reflects on your unselfish nature, to take time out away from the fine life you lead, to share it with us. Thank you.
Here is a wee limerick in return! P.S. try Diplomatico Rum, being a publican myself, is my tip to you, not cheap but...oh yay, captains table only!
I roam the high 'c's in all kinds of weather
opening locks and laughin together
with matey's on hand
a ship-shape endeavour
no cross on a chart
the pleasure's my treasure
Brilliant 😃🏴☠️
Always refreshing to see your smlie and your positive, upbeat outlook on life. Look forward to following your adventures this year, stay safe xx
I love the back cabin bits. Great video this week!
love your sense of humor x and your adventures
Thanks for another great video with some very interesting insights. Good to know that you have met my old friend Jenny Maxwell on 'Black Cat' too.
Aww I love Jenny - a wonderful lady ❤️😄🏴☠️
Hello Heidi … been watching your show for about half a year or so…! Thanks love it thanks .!! I finally have the ability to like and comment!!
Ron from Alberta Canada
Aww thanks Steve 😃🏴☠️
Kindling, known in deepest Somerset as "Light fire sticks". Used to enjoy gleaning kindling especially with me Mum when I was a kiddie, nothing better, especially on a cold still day.
Thanks for your videos. We are slowly going through them all. Always a good laugh and interesting at the same time. We hopefully will be buying a boat in the next two years. Hope to meet you one day 🏴☠️
Oooh how exciting, enjoy your new life chapter 😃🏴☠️
I’m envious ❤
Loving your vlogs, you always make me smile. Take care. X
Freeeeedom, absolutely ❤
Love the new tune Garden Lady 😘
I wish I could do this. I was a Merchant Marinier for 20 years.. I knew about these narrow boats in England before the internet came along because I learned about them when Working in Europe on Offshore Supply Boats…
"There R good ships....there R wood ships.....there R ships that sail the seas...But the best ships R friend ships...may they always be".
Awww I love this 😄🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Irish Toast
The swans are saying hello got any food for us 😂❤😊
Wow,good for you. I'd absolutely love to live like this, but too old now at 64yrs. Enjoy every minute of it lovely!!❤
Lovely and interesting intro into your life aboard your narrowboat. You can see by your face that you really love the life, and who can blame you with views, and people you meet along your journey. And move on if not happy in the area at the time.
Your boat always looks inviting and comfortable.
😊 Heidi, have a good weekend and stay safe. xx
Aww thanks so much Bill 🏴☠️😄
Great to see you gather with Julie& Martin and Caroline&Pete and the dogs! It makes a great change from the solo boating and am pretty sure the food is epic! ❤
This is an old video, but yes it was wonderful spending time with them all 😃❤️🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate narrowboat family! It is nice to get to know and share info and experiences i’m sure!
Thanks for the mention Heidi, it might awaken some old friends. I would love to be able to be on a narrowboat again but my mobility won't allow it. I wish you years of happy cruising.
Heidi my darlin ,What a great video ,your love of the life is very apparent in your face with that lovely smile.
You kept it even during the dark days of Covid and lockdowns and by doing so you kept a lot of us sane. although we have never met I count on you as a very dear friend .The boat looks really nice,just like you. with lovely views. That looks to be a very nice mooring despite not so hot internet .So thank you for all thisI luvzya lots.
Take care be safe and Warm XXX❤❤
Aww bless you Ralph and thank you and yes we are good friends - I hope J is on the mend ? X x
Hi Heidi another great vid, so pleased to see the cannon tiller pin back in place, just love cannons, and of course Narrowboats. My niece Karen has changed the name of her narrowboat, it is now, Away with the fairies. looking forward to next Thursday. Best Wishes John
Ace video. I'm 18 years on board, still love it. I'm out of the water in Stafford atm, just blacked the Hull again. Back in the water on Sunday. It's a good, even if sometimes hard, life.
I always find myself smiling when I watch your updates. You have the perfect attitude for this lifestyle. X
Oh thank you! 😄🏴☠️
I saw some music in some parts of the video. I really liked it, so went on a bit of a mission to find it. Which I did and purchased on Bandcamp. Then I discover the composer is you!
Amazing. You really do achieve a lot.
Request: more music tracks please!
Aww thank you Breen … I am writing a new one at the moment, but it takes so long and then a good few weeks to pass through copyright to be able to use on my videos … a right palaver 😂😂🎵
My first time on your channel, I am loving it 😊
Thank you 😃🏴☠️❤️
I can't believe you missed the chance for some innuendo, I was pretty sure you could have taken it in that field. 😉😏🙂❤
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Thank you for another lovely video Heidi
I love watching your adventures
You truly are living & loving life ❤
Aww thank you 😄🏴☠️