Hello Vanessa, I grew up in the Armley area of Leeds in the early 60's to late 70's, around St Barts church, It was known as a slum area, bit rough but if you lived round the area it was great, 95% of my family lived around us (and there was a lot of relatives) so they made sure I wasn't getting in to too much trouble lol. The area had a great sense of community, which I think is lacking these days. My Grandad (on my Mother's side of the family) was a Bevin boy during the war, down the pits around the Castleford area. he was involved in a few tunnel collapses and ended up with an adults fist sized 'dip' in his back due to the collapses. He ended up being on the surface looking after the pit ponies and then working as a bus mechanic until he retired. He was my hero growing up and I still think of him often. Another awesome vlog Vanessa and thank you for triggering some memories of my Grandad for me. take care and stay warm, till next week x
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Your comment made me cry, John! No wonder your Grandad was your hero growing up. I read that many boys who were the age to go to war prayed that they wouldn't be chosen to go down the mines! Sometimes, I think we should all look back on those who lived before us and be grateful that things are not that tough anymore. Thank you for your beautiful comment. I am so pleased that the vlog brought back these memories for you. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
@pamelawatson2366
8 ай бұрын
I worked on Church Street during the 80's and loved it. Alan Bennett grew up in the Edinburgh's, off Town Street.
@glennclarke9787
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa. Good to see you again, a smashing vlog, thank you so much. You mentioned your elderly gran, who lived in London. You don't sound 'cockney' at all. We follow several other narrowboaters, they tend to get anxious when they have to raise a bridge and stop the traffic 😢On one occasion Kevin Shelley (well known narrowboater "CountryHouseGent) he suffered verbal abuse by stopping the cars 🚗. That effected him for a long afterwards. You really got a bargain with that replacement chimney 😅. We look forward to see you soon ❤take care Nessa xxx
@michaelpilling9659
8 ай бұрын
You brought back some superb memories for me. I worked for the Prudential in the mid 1970s in Leeds. My patch was Armley Morley Dewsbury and Brighouse. The Withers stands out for me. But most of all were the wonderful people.
@johnmccann1960
8 ай бұрын
@@pamelawatson2366 A school friend, Dave Burrows, used to live in the Edinburgh's in the mid 70's. Edinburgh Terrace I think, and another mate, Alan Naylor, used to live on Town Street across from the Edinburgh's. we used to roam that area, playing kick can and hop-it or football (though the residents didn't like it)
@eltrym
8 ай бұрын
Oh Vanessa, that was such a lovely touch to serve yourself Custard Creams in memory of your nan. I so love your vlogs, they are the highlight of my week! Looking at your bee mug, here is a little bee tale for you.. The other evening I found about 10 drowned bees in a birdbath in my garden. I was devastated. I emptied the water in anger and placed all the dead bees on a large stone. During the night I happened to be researching how to make a bee bath when I came across an article that explained that bees can be brought back to life after drowning by drying out the excess water and putting them in sunlight to warm up. So next morning I took each one carefully in the palm of my hand and sat in the sunshine with them until they dried off and warmed up enough to fly away! Whilst they were drying and warming I had the honour of watching them wash themselves. I was able to study them up close, something that, hopefully, I'll never have the chance to do so again. It was truly a wonderful experience. I managed to save all but two bees! X
@rozannaherring1578
8 ай бұрын
What a wonderful story.
@soobee6060
8 ай бұрын
I have also rescued bees from birdbaths. The sun will dry them out and also give them a little honey off a toothpick and that can perk them up. Sue from NZ
@Daytona2
8 ай бұрын
😮 I've never heard of bee revival before, how wonderful!
@spacespace764
8 ай бұрын
🙏💜💜💜💜🙌🙌🙌
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness!!!! What an incredible story of love for our tiny creatures and nature. You are just wonderful for the care you took to first try and find a bee bath suitable for the bees and then to discover this miracle of bringing them back to life! Honestly, this moved me so much. This is what the real world is about- people like you, but we never hear about them as the media want to portray doom and gloom all of the time. Thank you so much for highlighting how beautiful human beings are! Have a super weekend, take care🐝🐝🐝🌻🦋💚
@markrant1460
8 ай бұрын
Dear Vanessa, Every time I watch your videos my heart sings out. You are always so positive and manage to capture that in your videos. Keep doing what you are doing. If I may offer a suggestion, when you need to pull Alice Grey into the shore with a line, bring the line across the back of your hips and then lean into the line. Doing this will help prevent any possibility of injury to your shoulders. Hope you stay on the canals until you grow as old as your nan lol. Mark Alberta, Canada
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
That is such good advice- I will do that with my ropes from now on. Thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@jeancarpentier5920
8 ай бұрын
So much better then watching tv..... Unwinding....
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@sianwarwick633
8 ай бұрын
I agree. Haven't watched tv in decades
@kaycee625
8 ай бұрын
Agreed. This is waaayyyyy better than anything on the telly. It’s authentic and gentle and totally uncontrived. I adore it.
@Nickynow747
8 ай бұрын
I agree.
@louisewhite9152
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa ~ I’m new to your channel - I came across one of your vlogs last week, and was Very pleased I did - you really did go through troubled times in the storms - I haven’t even began to watch this vlog yet but felt I had to comment - I live in a rehabilitation centre as I suffer with multiple sclerosis and lupus - so it’s lovely to find a travel vlog that’s inspiring- your drawings are absolutely beautiful - sending love and hugs ~ Xxx
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Louise, my heart goes out to you- what a brave and wonderful person you must be, to be in so much pain and still find time to make such a kind and caring comment to me. Thank you so, so much! I wish you all the best in health, happiness and miracles! Take care🦋🌻💚
@rozannaherring1578
8 ай бұрын
It's always good to have official confirmation that biscuits are good for your health. I see your grandmother has passed her love of custard creams onto you too! Thanks for another gorgeous vlog. I have just managed to snap up a copy of your 2023 journal. Yay! xxx
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Custard creams, 4 grapes a day and jellied eels were my Nan's regular foods in her 90s! Thank you so much for buying my book and for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@bex82uk
8 ай бұрын
7:40 how he looks back at you is so sweet somehow🥰 he probably wasn’t expecting any kind comments if it was a normal day for him! Call me old fashioned but looks like that one makes me wonder what are they thinking about! 🤭I thought your comments about Hanley Park were lovely, good to root for the underdog👍🏻 have a lovely weekend on the canal❤
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Fancy having a normal day like that everyday! It's incredible isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@rew3103
8 ай бұрын
My weekly check on serenity and sanity. Many thanks love.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you- thank you so much for taking your weekly check with my vlogs!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@shirleygreaves9650
8 ай бұрын
What a fantastic story about your grandmother who was saved by custard creams! You made me want some, I must buy some tomorrow when I go shopping. You had some adventures during this cruise, road bridges that wouldn’t open, debris in the canal with a man in the water amazing to think some people spend their days in the water like that! I love how your vlog always includes some historic information and how you always turn the negative into positive. Don’t ever change Vanessa, you’re so entertaining and talented too, the way you manage to always make up a poem to go with your artwork, it can’t be an easy thing to do every week. Take care all of you. xxxx
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Shirley, what kind words- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I think I need to get a sponsorship deal with custard creams now as you're not the only one who has said that they are going to buy some this weekend!😂 They do dunk lovely in tea though so I can see why my Nan enjoyed them so much, but she also ate jellied eels nearly every day and they don't go so well with tea! 🤭 Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
@suedale1865
8 ай бұрын
The Kestrel brooding presence on the wire is captured perfectly in your drawings What a busy eventful journey & to end it all a fire opal sunset PERFECTION 💕🫂
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Sue, that kestrel was the tamest kestrel that I have ever seen. It let me stand there underneath it and film it! I love those birds!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@hectordelvalle4428
8 ай бұрын
Your outgoing excursions is such a delight. Love how you photograph the landscapes. The comradary of the townsfolk, especially those who maintain the canals. Also, the historical explanation of buildings and property is very well needed. Thank you, and enjoy your life.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Hector, the care of the canals by the people that work and volunteer along them blows me away every time!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@stephenpwilson1930
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa, I love the way you giggle at adversity 😊. If you carry a magnet on a rope, you can fish out those precious thing you keep loosing. Much love and friendship to you all. 😊
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Stephen, we are going to magnet fish there on the way back, so hopefully, we'll find it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
8 ай бұрын
Oh funny you say that, I was just thinking the same. I love watching those magnet fishing channels !
@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
8 ай бұрын
You always handle adversity with such Grace !! I’m happy the canal is open and you made it through the storms !!! Blessings
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you! I'm glad the canal has opened up again too.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@annwagner5779
8 ай бұрын
What a comfort to see your beautiful video, getting you successfully past all the challenges. Arriving at beauty, birds, poetry, and drawing. I love that you use the same brand of journaling book that I do! I've been recovering from illness and feeling very anxious about missing work. Watching your video really helped me to feel better. Thank you!
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Dingbats are wonderful little journals aren't they, Ann? I am sorry to hear that you've been ill, but I hope you're mending well. I know it's easier said than done, but try and forget work completely for a while as being anxious about it will not help you in anyway and time will pass, you'll be back at work and on top of it all again, for now, just rest. Take care🌻🦋
@oldmanhuppiedos
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa, You fight your way through the elements. It's nice that the canal is maintained so well. Very special the boys in the mines. A sad accident for sure. Indeed a fantastic story about your grandmother.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@terrencehorton433
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa I do enjoy your vlogs with all the wild life and your lovely journey wish you all the best and cep your vlogs coming 👍
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, Terrence!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@JaneHinchliffe
8 ай бұрын
The story of your granny really touched me, Vanessa. I could hear the love you had for her in your voice. I was the same with my Granny and adored staying with her. Quite the adventure this week, and beautifully shared with us, as always. Have a wonderful week. x PS. What a bargain for your chimney, well done for snapping that up.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Jane, I feel blessed that I had such wonderful grandparents growing up and it always amazed me that they lived through two wars and dealt with some terrible hardships, but always had a smile on their faces. My Nanny was so gentle and kind. The chimney was such a bargain wasn't it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@JulieGraham-u7b
Ай бұрын
My ex husband worked in the mines in the Ayrshire area of Scotland. He was at school till he was 15 on a Friday and the following Monday was underground. Thank goodness those days are over.
@themindfulnarrowboat
Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! Can you imagine sending a 15 year old down the mines today? It doesn’t bear thinking about does it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
@northeden8661
8 ай бұрын
Jeeze you have the best most relaxing videos on youtube. Thank you so much for this. Also, my friend likes them now too. She's hooked.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you find the vlogs relaxing and that you shared them with your friend too- say 'hi' from me. Thank you so much! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@StevesRepairs
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Vanessa, this was a lovely cruise and nice tale of how your Nan liked a custard cream which eventually saved her from a cricket ball. Thanks for sharing all the beautiful views of the birds, the best is always the last though and as always your journal is magical. Take care and all the best. Stevie
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Stevie, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I will always be grateful for Custard Creams! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@Myhippiehomesteaduk
Ай бұрын
Working my way through your lovely Vlogs, so many inquisitive questions regarding narrowboat living ❤ in May have to visit the Norfolk Broads to take a look for myself at these beautiful boats ❤
@themindfulnarrowboat
Ай бұрын
Have a wonderful time on the Norfolk Broads. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
8 ай бұрын
Hats off to the chap in the cold water. What a hero. 👏👏 What’s up with you and chimneys 🥴🫣😂 Thank you as always for yet another lovely video. Safe journeys. 👍😀
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Totally hats off to the chap in water but not chimney hats please! 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@MarkN67
7 ай бұрын
I’m a new subscriber because your production is amazing. What I really like is the fact that you look up and see things that so many people miss. This is such a great film, well done👍 Now it’s time to watch your back catalogue.
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing! I am so pleased that you like the vlogs too. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
@Love_rainy_days
8 ай бұрын
Vanessa, Thank you for the nice video of life on a narrowboat. I think in the USA we have narrowboats on the Erie Canal in up state New York. But not like in the UK. Hope your bad weather is behind you now. Love the birds 🦢🦢🦆🦆🦔🦔and wild animals along the canals. I watched on KZitem and anyone can rent a narrowboat in the UK even an American. I have watch several renting narrowboats.🚢 They all have to do the crossing of the highest aqueduct in the UK. They are very brave. I would love to rent a narrowboat for a week or two. Maybe I would hire you as my captain. Don't worry it will not happen but it is a nice dream. 🤠Cheers 🥯🥯🍵🍵
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I hope the bad weather is behind us too, but looking at the forecast for this week, I'm not so sure that it is. I hope the weather is good where you are? Are you sure you want me as your captain, did you see what I did to the chimney!😂🙈Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@lyndaturner6686
7 ай бұрын
What I find so amazing is how you get through all those locks on your own, driving in opening ,closing , I would find that quite scary. I love the peace and tranquility your videos give me . And Zephyr is such a clever dog and the perfect companion.❤️
@themindfulnarrowboat
6 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I travel with my husband so he helps with the locks, but you won't see him on the camera as he isn't allowed to be on social media due to his work's strict code of conduct. Thank you so much for watching. Have a super rest of the week. Take care🌻🦋
@butchieblock9118
6 ай бұрын
@@themindfulnarrowboatthanks for sharing that info!! Do you ever find it frustrating that on camera he cannot share in a lot of the experiences, although I hope he actually does share in the experiences. It's just that we don't see it. I was wondering about managing to do all of THAT lock work alone!! PS I just ordered one of your books, can't wait!! You're such a talented artist and I share your love of wildlife!! However I can barely draw a stick figure!!!
@peterreeve8663
8 ай бұрын
Just wondered if you could put some kind of safety chain on your chimney so if it gets knocked you don’t loose it forever?
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
That is such a good idea! The new chimney has its hat bolted on and so every journey we are going to take it off and strap it into one of the roof boxes so it won't happen again.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
That is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@paulmclaine6413
7 ай бұрын
Another pretty as a picture vlog Vanessa. I knew you'd work out that bridge that didn't raise at the initial try. More information and instructions would help the unwary. I believe you see more variety of Birds in one afternoon than I used to see in my long walks through the countryside as a younger Man in England , Mansfield ,Teversal , Pleasley on the walkways were the old Rails had been removed. I cycled mainly. They do not sell Custard Creams, Hob Nobs, Digestive, Jaffa Cakes etc in America so I really miss England more after this episode. I see weekly you have a passion for Wildlife and Biscuits. That's Cookies for the American Viewers. See you next week Vanessa :)
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, I hope you are able to find cookies that taste as good as custard creams where you are? It is an essential part of life's enjoyment! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
@WanabeHippie
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for a trip down memory lane. We did the Caldon a few years ago and I nearly lost my head at the bridge where you lost your chimney. I ducked just in time "Ouch". Great vlog.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness- your poor head!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@lizannz4711
7 ай бұрын
😊Vanessa I'm so happy that I discovered your channel just now! Beautiful Vlog!! Thank you, from the Detroit area🇺🇲🕊🇬🇧
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you- thank you so much for finding me! Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
@helenedansereau9255
8 ай бұрын
I love the longevity by custard creams theory. I think I’ll give that a try :-)
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Even if it doesn't work, it will be very enjoyable to try it! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@CEng-ge6sw
7 ай бұрын
A big `Thumbs Up' to the man in the water.
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Totally!👍 Thank you for watching, take care🦋🌻
@xix94
Күн бұрын
What do you do if the boat needs repair Do you stay in a hotel ?
@rufuselliot3725
7 ай бұрын
lovely drawing. As a once teacher, your journals are just what I would have loved from the Topic books. tc
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
I think all school children should have a nature journal don't you? It is a wonderful form of relaxation and learning at the same time.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
@annjarvis9300
8 ай бұрын
Awww wonderful vlog nature and memories just grand tc now he oldies 🤗🤗🌟
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
It is always nice to remember the good times isn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment, Ann! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@samjones6347
28 күн бұрын
I like your art work and poetry
@themindfulnarrowboat
25 күн бұрын
Thanks you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
@johnsutherland6322
8 ай бұрын
Hello Vanessa good afternoon love your blogs always good and eventful and inspiring x
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@otter736
8 ай бұрын
Another great video for my Friday evening viewing….Thanks much !!
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@TrogART
8 ай бұрын
Re your chimney hat I did leave a message on your last post but it vanished in that the stainless steel ones last longer but I always drill holes in the three struts and into the chimney and bolt the hat on, no longer will you loose them, lost count of how many I lost overboard in high winds over the years, I don't now! PS stainless steel nuts and bolts as well.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Great tip- thank you so much!Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker
8 ай бұрын
O dear... you needed a new chimney anyway so not the end of the world saved sweeping it lol. Loved the bird spotting. Great video and z man in the water done a fab job. 👌 canal not too deep there so guess is reason why they had to remove the section knocked off the bridge. All the best Kev the Brinklow kayaker
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Kev, he did do a fab job didn't he! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@migsy2728
7 ай бұрын
I'd love to have some custard creams with you Vanessa 😊
@xix94
Күн бұрын
Trentham and stoke is my home town
@martiniv8924
8 ай бұрын
Looking last night for an update video, blessed tonight 👌🏻😎
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@normanhowe-gl2tq
2 ай бұрын
Never a dull moment on the canals---so much history---so much wild life---so much excitement and so much adventure----sure does keep you busy and challenged !!! I'm really interested in the old buildings and locks---working in construction for 50yrs, they peak my interest----Keep on boating and enjoying all the sights that nature can bring---your videos are #1----Take care!!!!!
@themindfulnarrowboat
2 ай бұрын
Never a dull moment indeed!Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments too. Take care 🦋🌻
@deviantikon
8 ай бұрын
Love your work! Your videos are so soothing, as is the sound of your voice. They make me wistful and even sometimes a bit sad, knowing I'm likely never to experience a lifestyle such as yours. Nevertheless, I always look forward to the next. Thank you. Jim from Oregon.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs, but I don't want to make you feel sad.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@ronflynn5043
Ай бұрын
re your chimney, may I suggest that you may have your chimney come up off the roof of your narrowboat about 8-10 inches, then have it bend horizontally , level with your roof, so as it will give it greater space should you encounter a low bridge, regards, Ron
@themindfulnarrowboat
Ай бұрын
That’s an interesting solution, Ron. Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
@chegeny
4 ай бұрын
Lovely illustration and evocative poem of the kestrel. When I was young, I read The Peregrine by J.A. Baker, a book about a pair of peregrines in the Fens. It's an extraordinary book that changed how I perceived the mysterious lives of birds and the natural world... You have an excellent channel. Thanks for making these videos.
@themindfulnarrowboat
4 ай бұрын
I will have to read that book. It sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
@stevevoyles3816
8 ай бұрын
Vanessa those things you call biscuits are called cookies in America even though you probably know that..enjoy your vids..❤❤ps..Pull your chimney cover before you move and save money..😅
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Great tip, Steve! We are going to do that on every journey now.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@lexheath8276
6 ай бұрын
I'm happily married, yet still in luv with you. Great life style, we've been off ģrid since 2010. Luv ya, cheers
@themindfulnarrowboat
6 ай бұрын
You have been off grid for a while which is a super achievement- well done! 👍🤩Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
@paulwhitehouse3690
8 ай бұрын
What a wonderful skill you have, I am an RSPB member and a very keen birder, but never done a bird count day. I think it is always in November? And I confess not inclined to visit the UK during the winter (too cold & wet). So I find your vlogs especially rewarding, your outlook on life really is mindful. The Mindful Narrowboat(er) indeed. Paul, Johannesburg
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, I am so pleased that you find the vlogs enjoyable. Well done for being a member of the RSPB too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@JoanFreeman-c2u
8 ай бұрын
hi Vanessa. What a journey you have had, first the problem with the poor man in the water clearing the debris then the problem with the bridge not lifting. Still you found a lovely mooring. Loved your video keep them coming.x
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
The mooring was perfect!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@31Alden
6 ай бұрын
Lovely story of you Nan. The Kestrel is a very beautiful bird, isn’t it? Vanessa, has Zepher ever jumped into the water from the Alice Grace?! Another lovely vlog. Stay safe.
@themindfulnarrowboat
6 ай бұрын
I think kestrels are extra special birds💚 Zephyr won't jump in from the boat as she is so cautious, but she will swim from the bank which is fine as she is like a fish in the water. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
@melissalambert7615
6 ай бұрын
Good day birding. I has some similar but different birds in my backyard. Bushtits, pine siskins, and once in a while a varied thrush in the summer. Lots of little juncos year round. Hello from cloudy Oregon, USA.
@themindfulnarrowboat
6 ай бұрын
Your birds sound amazing!🤩 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
@mike-reck
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa! Re the Bevan Boys, the lottery was if your call-up number ended in a 9 you were to be a Bevan boy and sent down the mines. There is a book by Tom Hickman, Called Up Sent Down (The Bevan Boys War) a very good read Regards Mike
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
That is so interesting; I'll have to try and get a copy of that book!Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
@CliffordWynne
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa, if you're going through Endon water station you'll know that's where we used to play as kids, fishing even jumping in the lock there
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
How wonderful to have experienced that freedom as a child.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@ennasus5964
5 ай бұрын
Hi, I really like watching your videos. You show so many wildlife. I wonder how you get the boat through locks and bridges. Do you run back and forth?
@themindfulnarrowboat
5 ай бұрын
I travel with my husband but he can't be on the vlogs due to his work's strict code of conduct about being on social media. That means that when I do a lock I am either driving or operating the lock as we take it in turns. There are single handed boaters though and they each have their own technique when doing a lock by themselves: Narrowboat Will and Heidi the Narrowboat Pirate are good vlogs to watch to see how it's done. Take care 🌻🦋
@yvonnebailey9973
8 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@orchidhouse297
8 ай бұрын
What a lovely description of a canal. I think it is the most evocative I've ever heard. Shame about the chimney. Considering how you have a thing (maybe) about toppling chimneys, have you ever thought to tie it to the boat with some rope or chain?
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
We have decided that every journey now, the chimney is coming off and being tied to one of the roof boxes and shut away!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@laughton57
7 ай бұрын
You'll have to work on your vocabulary a little. When you knock the top off of you stove pipe, 'Shoot!' just doesn't seem adequate! LOL Love the Vlogs - very relaxing before bedtime. I'm not a 'Tin Man'... But I would ask someone who knows if sheet metal screws in your new 'hat' is a good idea. If, god forbid, you hit another bridge with screws, holding the hat on, you might cause significantly more damage to the lower portions of the chimney. They do make a metallic tape to connect tin pipe - think 'cloths dryer' tape.
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Very good advice. We are taking our chimney off completely on cruising days now.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
@Gr300w
5 ай бұрын
Love your presentation and content. Watching from South Africa. Thank you for doing these amazing videos! Am a recent convert!
@themindfulnarrowboat
5 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
@Sassy-ly1cg
7 ай бұрын
Please please don't start playing the saxophone.. if you show me the beauty and awakening in jazz as you have in poetry l will be ..probably ..Happy.. ki dint understand poetry until now..your words are very special....I've tried reading poetry written by acclaimed poets but none of it really convinced me till l heard your poetry..just by chance. .maybe now if l re read the other stuff..l will 'get it,'..
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
I am so, so pleased that you are enjoying the poetry; that means such a lot to me to hear that. I love writing it. I recommend listening to Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast because he takes the poetry to established poets and makes it so enjoyable to listen to and understand; I learn so much from listening to his podcast.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
@xix94
Күн бұрын
how do you get parcels delivered if you live on a narrow boat
@themindfulnarrowboat
15 сағат бұрын
I use lock ups, poste restante and family addresses. Good question! Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
@robertwhite361
7 ай бұрын
Hello Vanessa, I am excited to say i have managed to buy a copy of your 2023 Journal. I have tried several times but it has been out of stock. It arrived promptly yesterday so i am looking forward to enjoying it. I think you said you are heading up to the Macclesfield canal and the Peak Forest Canal. I live quite nearby and would love to say hello ..... and maybe get my journal signed? Maybe i will see you on your travels 😊
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you have got your journal! That is brilliant news. And yes, I'm heading your way, if I can get on the Mac as there is a lot of work going on there. Make sure you come and say hi when I get there though. Thank you for your lovely comment.Take care🦋🌻
@vanessascola4708
8 ай бұрын
How much does a chimney cost you? Seems no end to expenses for you. And branch of a tree. Whatever next? A kestrel and an owl. How fabulous. A new one for a bargain. Wonderful. So many birds and history so interesting and uplifting.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa, a new chimney might have cost about £70-£80 so you can see why I was over the moon with my bargain! Take care🌻🦋
@ara8253
8 ай бұрын
I've just found your channel and have already watched quite a few. Very good production quality. You have a very calming voice and manner which I find nice. Great shots of narrow boat life, wildlife and art. I intend to work through your library. Congrats on a good channel and thanks.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Well, I am so pleased that you have just found my channel and that you are enjoying the vlogs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@barraib
7 ай бұрын
Hello Vanessa A very interesting video as always. Interestingly I was born and lived in Mile End in the 1960s. Yes it was officially a slum area but it was a great place for a child. We had the regents canal and Tower Hamlets cemetery both havens for wild life. Have you been on the Regents Canal? As an inner city child we also had a beach on the Thames near to play near Limehouse. No access these days. Near by in Bow we also had another haven which was the Bow Back Rivers. Or Bow creek as we knew it. As a child from the slums we certainly very lucky to have so many wild life areas nearby. No one really appreciated them until the area was developed for the Olympics. Now everyone can enjoy these places of tranquility.
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
I'll have to ask my parents about Bow Back Rivers as they were both brought up there as children too. Thank you for your great comment. Have a super week, take care🌻🦋
@sianwarwick633
8 ай бұрын
Good note Vanessa about the HGV. Sounds like It went right off the beaten path. Custard creams are the best. If i can't find them locally, i'll make 'em. Good job with the chimney too.
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Making your own custard creams sounds fun! Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
@Artinthecorridor
7 ай бұрын
We was on the river Ouse for 4 years before moving our narrowboat onto the canal….we were constantly dodging wild swimmers 😄
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
That sounds like nail biting narrowboating to me as it's impossible to see what is in front of your boat when steering isn't it?Thank you so much for watching. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻
@leogreen6116
7 ай бұрын
Another wonderful adventure of yours I totally escaped for half an hour into. One of my favourite bits was when the diver was clearing the debris and said it's a normal day for him. You then looked down at zephyr laying on your foot plate watching the world go by, and I couldn't help but chuckle thinking it's just another day for zephyr also 😂. I normally comment and say something that should be immortalised in your journal. Often animals or birds i think you may have missed out. I obviously knew kestrel was up for the leading man role. He really knew how to hold the screen. But with the theme of the place that wasn't desirable to moor in. I too have lived in such places that are full of amazing people on the whole. So with that theme in mind. What I think should be in the journal in a supporting role. Especially as I got a real wind in the willows vibe when we seen him. Was ratty. I think he deserves a mention and a portrait showing our love. The other illustration I think would be great. Is the biscuit that in the days we had biscuit tins and all our biscuits would just be thrown into. Then we'd have to finish them before our parents would refresh them. And they all ended up soft and stale, plus whatever biscuits were in there got overpowered by the humble custard cream and tasted of it. There was something just not right biting into a rich tea and it tasting of custard creams. In my head you drawing a custard cream would be a work of art. So I think that would make a great journal illustration. Andy Warhol pop art esq 😂. It's been an amazing January.
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
I really welcome you ideas for journal additions and it is funny as I wanted to draw ratty, but I draw based on my own photographs, using them to look at the details, but I couldn't take a still frame from the footage that gave me a clear enough image of our brown rat and I didn't want to draw any old rat. You are right, it did deserve a mention. As for the biscuit- now I didn't think of that; I really ought to draw one somewhere in my book! Thank you so much for your great comment. Have a super rest of the week, take care🌻🦋
@Daytona2
8 ай бұрын
That looked a busy week, Vanessa ! Didn't they used to have spring hinged chimneys that would just fold over when hit and spring back once you were past ? Thanks for sharing
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
We have decided to take the chimney off each cruise and strap it into the roof box. I'm not sure about the spring chimneys but that sounds like a prefect solution for me!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@bishopkinlyside8477
8 ай бұрын
Hi wow yes that guy needs a medal. Lucky there’s no bull sharks in Australia wouldn’t be in a creek like that there be bull sharks everywhere they are very dangerous anyway love the videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
He does deserve a medal doesn't he? There is always the most exciting wildlife in Australia isn't there? I have a story about my time in Australia in next week's vlog which will make your roll your eyes at me for being a typical tourist!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@n7gn
8 ай бұрын
I'm surprised your chimney hat doesn't incorporate a set screw......that connects the hat to the chimney so that can't happen. They aren't quickly removable for when the hat needs to be taken off.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
That would be a good idea. Our chimney's hat is bolted on.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@christinehammell6365
8 ай бұрын
Reminded me of a holiday on the Caldon Canal . We also had trouble with the Ivy Road Bridge so not just you . We come down from Scotland at least once a year and hire a narrowboat. I did the RSPB bird count last Sunday and was frustrated at how little I spotted in my garden compared with normal. At least the form asked the question , how did it compare with usual numbers. Thanks for sharing your travels
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I think the birds know that we are trying to count them and they play a game of hide and seek with us! 😂 Hopefully, you'll have loads in your garden now we're not counting them anymore.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@deanery4x
7 ай бұрын
Very much enjoying your videos. Just wondering if Mr Mindful is based on Mrs Columbo (or Mrs Ventress indeed)?
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
He'll have his spin off series one day, I'm sure! 🤭 I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Have a super rest of the week, take care🦋🌻
@neilmurfet3392
7 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa. Will your journals be back in stock again this year, as I would like to buy one for my wife's birthday? All the best, Neil x
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Hi Neil, thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will have some in stock next week, hopefully. Thursday is a good day to check my shop.Take care🦋🌻
@barryjubber175
8 ай бұрын
Interesting vlog as usual. Referring to your previous vlog. You should have gone to the pottery with Guy Martin, you might have been able to make a tea mug as well.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I wish I had done that now too!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@Mr010dan010
7 ай бұрын
We're continuous cruisers and have noticed more dead animals floating in the canals around the Midlands lately. We've seen moor hens, pigeons, a rabbit and a fox in just a couple of days. So we wanted to ask if you know why that would be - is it because it's the winter time or maybe something else?
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Something is very wrong to have such a succession of animals in a small space dead in the canal. How did a rabbit get into the canal? Otherwise I would have said that toxic farm waste has got into the water? I think that definitely needs reporting to CRT. Let me know how it goes as that is so sad. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋
@vanessascola4708
8 ай бұрын
Well another crazy journey for you. What happened to calm and peaceful canal journeys? Poor you. I really hope it calms down for you this month.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am hopeful that next week will be calm and peaceful like the old days!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@benmassey531
7 ай бұрын
Bloody Nora, he shouldn’t be in there on his own, without kit on either. Keep the vids coming they’re brilliant and relaxing
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
@hooligan_56labelle22
8 ай бұрын
Howdy from Canada. Nice video. Don't forget to remove your chimney when traveling or maybe a wire on it to prevent it from falling all the way down into the water. Lol. Be careful. Till next time bye for now.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I will definitely be moving the chimney before each trip now- great advice!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@claudiaulrich5445
8 ай бұрын
Hello Vanessa, thank you for this wonderful interesting and beautiful vlog! Are you a single cruiser? wow to manage all these locks on your own 👏🫶
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Hi Claudia, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. I travel with my husband but his work has a strict code of conduct about appearing on social media, so he can't be in the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@Nettledust
8 ай бұрын
I’m so happy I stumbled across your lovely channel. I love your vlogs! ❤❤❤
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you stumbled on my vlogs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@AndreiaAzevedo-j1x
7 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa. New subscriber here and I have been binging your videos. You are such a wonderful soul and you are also hilarious :D xx
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
@Nettledust
7 ай бұрын
I went to buy a copy of your lovely book today but it’s sold out.😢 Will you be publishing more? ❤❤❤
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I hope to have some more in stock in a couple of weeks. Take care🌻🦋
@annemccabe1714
7 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa loved your video I collect drawings and I would love you to do some wild life ones for me that I can purchase from you thanks ❤
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Hi Anne, what a wonderful idea to collect wildlife drawings! That is such a kind request but I only sell my books as I just don't get anytime to do commissions anymore.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🦋🌻
@anthonypope8429
5 ай бұрын
Hello vanessa just found your video and I really enjoyed it I fancy living on a narrow boat how do you go on about your shopping and getting fuel for the boat when you move places that was nice having a custard cream in memory of your nann very moving
@themindfulnarrowboat
5 ай бұрын
I order my shopping online and they deliver to whatever bridge that I am near, but you can moor your boat near towns and villages and use the shops there too. Fuel is sold by marinas which you pass along the way or by fuel boats which travel on the busier sections of canal. Thank you so much for your questions. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
@arjanvogel6444
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Vanessa, good work 👍😁.
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
@robertdakic6503
8 ай бұрын
So much for the pop rivet gun. Probably lucky it was loose
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
You're right there!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@bishopkinlyside8477
8 ай бұрын
Hi, I love custard creams but they don’t make them here in Australia any more sadly
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
Oh no! I'll have to send you some!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@paulplant6486
8 ай бұрын
Another great but eventful cruise. You're in my local area now. Froghall is the nearest part of the canal to me
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
You're lucky to live in such a pretty place!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@johnd7904
8 ай бұрын
You've come a long way Vanessa! I'm proud of you.
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
It is so spooky that you have commented this evening as I was just saying to Mr M a couple of hours ago; 'I haven't heard from John for ages- I hope he is okay?' And here you are! I hope you are well? Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am delighted and rather surprised by how well the channel is doing! Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻
@johnd7904
8 ай бұрын
@@themindfulnarrowboat Well Vanessa, Just how many times can I tell you just how wonderful you are? If I commented more, people may accuse me of stalking 😜. Really, you have given me enough of your time in the past and now that you have those zillions of subscribers, you likely spend an inordinate amount of time satisfying and keeping your friends fulfilled. So I did you a favor by not commenting. Life is short, go give that lucky Mr. M a hug and a kiss.😉😉.....😏
@daveboyson
7 ай бұрын
Hi Vanessa have you been though the hare castle tunnel yet as I live in kidsgrove I’d like to see you go through Dave
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Not yet, but I will soon. I'm looking forward to it.Thank you so much for your lovely comment, take care🦋🌻
@G0RXA
7 ай бұрын
Well, I hope the winds calm down for you!! Look after your chimney!!
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
So do I... they haven't yet though!😄🌻🦋
@ssadams
6 ай бұрын
i really enjoy your channel! great tours of the countryside, nature and cool art work.
@themindfulnarrowboat
6 ай бұрын
I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻
@sarkybugger5009
8 ай бұрын
Whoops-a-daisy! Do they do spring-loaded versions? 🤣
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋
@richard17329
8 ай бұрын
OMGGG jesus your chimney.. it just gets worse hahahah
@themindfulnarrowboat
8 ай бұрын
🙈 I know!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋
@JuliaBrock-i4z
2 ай бұрын
Are you publishing you beautiful diary.
@themindfulnarrowboat
2 ай бұрын
I sell my 2022 and 2023 journal in my Etsy shop: themindfulnarrowboat.Etsy.com and when this year’s one is finished, I hope to sell that too. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🌻🦋
@etrax7007
7 ай бұрын
Sending boys off to die in war.... disgusting! Never again!
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
I agree. 🌻🦋
@user-woolfallD
4 ай бұрын
Very excited 😊 good to see u again have fun on the water 💧 in boat 🚢 nice see the out doors 🚪 😀
@themindfulnarrowboat
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
@trb10
8 ай бұрын
Will you be restocking your journal? Gutted to see it's sold out!
@themindfulnarrowboat
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your interest in my book. I will restock again in a couple of weeks.Thank you for your lovely comment- have a super week, take care🦋🌻
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