I am a 60 year old man.for various reasons im feeling extremely low at the moment and questioning my place in this world, i have a loving family and and loyal partner but i am restless with the state of the world, your vlogs make me calmer and stettled a little thank you

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Nathan, my advice to you, having been of a similar mindset several years ago, is to try and not overthink things. That is so hard, I know, but accept that you feel like this at the moment, recognise how you feel, and float through for a while by noticing beautiful things on a walk or a drive because time will pass and you will feel better, I promise you. I’m sending you a cloud to float on for a while☁️ take care 🦋🌻

@nathanmiller5209

5 ай бұрын

I know time is the key, life is precious, Thank You Vanessa for your kind words of comfort🥰 @dfulnarrowboat

@deirdrecurran1780

4 ай бұрын

Your videos are wonderful, thank you.😊. Your poetry is magnificent, you are extremely talented.

@dismaldog

Ай бұрын

Me same age and same feeling mate.Just feeling very uncertain in these days and unsure about future as I just keep thinking back to past with love of it.

@AJ-hi9fd

Ай бұрын

I’m 61, the last 4 years has opened my eyes, and now they are open I can’t close them again. I question absolutely everything It’s made me dissatisfied and cynical, so I can empathise. I love the tiny house videos 🥰 people’s creativity gives me joy, thankfully.

I am an 81 year gentleman who lives in Washington state in the US. I was watching a lot of you tubes about people living in vans and traveling the states. Then the algorithm monkeys decided I 25:02 would enjoy narrow boat vlogs. Of all the dozens of narrow boat KZreadrs your’s rises to the top. I resonate with your channel in several ways. I meditate(mindfulness). I journal and keep a sketchbook. I live on 5 wooded acres surrounded by nature. I’ve now gone back to the beginning of your series and watch an episode as part of my evening wind down time. A big heartfelt thanks for all you do. We need more like you in these troubled times. Blessings, Mychal

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Mychal, that is such a kind message. I am grateful for the algorithm too! How wonderful that you keep a journal; it is such a rewarding thing to do isn’t it? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

@vanessascola4708

5 ай бұрын

What a lucky thing.

@irenedavo3768

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic

@JazzFunkNobby1964

4 ай бұрын

Nice comment Sir. I bet you have a few tales to tell.

@31Alden

4 ай бұрын

Lovely, Mychal.

Nobody Does it Better than you Vanessa, Your wonderful Filming & Narrative can even make a grey rainy day Appealing. Loved the Pottery Shop... Thank You 🌻🐕🌻

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is such a kind thing to say-thank you so much, Sally for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

@irenedavo3768

5 ай бұрын

Beautiful video

@louisewhite9152

5 ай бұрын

@@themindfulnarrowboatHi Vanessa ~ it’s only me - my notification bell hasn’t flashed up in about a week. I hope you’re okay and keeping well - sending loads of love and loads of hugs ~ Xxx Xxx

❤The highlight of this week is following your adventures on the waterways ! Lovely and wonderful narrator as always!❤

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

I so love Vanessa how England makes a concerted effort to preserve its' heritage. Seeing that steam locomotive resurrected after serving so few years, is a testament to a few men who had the foresight to see its' value. Imagine the countless smiles this locomotive will paint upon so many young faces who ride her. I loved that you included a piglet in this weeks sketch along with the Leafy Brain Fungus. May God bless you and Mr. M in your continued canal travels, we all eagerly await what your future holds.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Michael, you are so right about the importance of preserving heritage and the wonderful job the syndicate did with that steam engine; everyone was smiling that day on the train and then when we passed the boat that was temporarily flooded and the crew were waving from the windows, it confirmed how special that project had been.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

@irenedavo3768

5 ай бұрын

Lovely videos!

@eps0m1066

4 ай бұрын

As a Brit p living in the UK, I would say the commitment to preserving our heritage is now under serious threat. Why? Because its now being seen as negative by the woke mindset that everyone has to follow now. In the media, and in the schools and esp our Universities, whenever British history is discussed it almost immediately has to be followed by an apology. Its racist, its this, its that. Pretty much all negative. So don't be surprised to hear of historical places no longer being protected in Britain. As its now all about fitting in with the current narrative.

Fantastic video Vanessa The best boater channel on you Tube consistently brilliant videos and a true ambassador to our open waterways Thumbs up 👍🏼

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is such a kind comment, Matt; I really appreciate your support- thank you so much! ☺️ Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

I noticed 4 biscuits instead of three. good work,

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

When it rains, the biscuit count goes up, Carl! 🤭🌻🦋

@stevewrissy9748

5 ай бұрын

I think “Vanessa” deserves four biscuits this week after all that hard work (even with extra chocolate spread)

@carljeffrey82

5 ай бұрын

she is a dynamo

@katienorthenmore1892

5 ай бұрын

@@stevewrissy9748 I just noticed the pottery cup & plate. Its beautiful 😍

@1Waarheid

5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately carbs and all sugars are addictive, cause bloodsugar spikes, inflammation etc. Ppl. are a business model.

You mentioned one of the positives of narrowboating. On that subject I ordered myself a 5 year diary, with the intention of using it as a gratitude journal. I wasn't sure exactly what I was going to write in it, nor was I sure if I'd be able to find 5 things a day to be grateful for. But I came up with a plan to use my senses to help me. I would write down one thing I could see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Well that was it, I was off! By the time the diary arrived I'd written down so many things that I was able to back date it right up to January 1st! 😂 I write in it every day and I am currently a day ahead of myself because I feel like my world is so full of abundance that I regularly run out of space on the page I'm on. And guess who's name went in there a few days ago... Yours Vanessa! ❤

@obiblooze5902

5 ай бұрын

That's a fantastic idea!

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! 💚 A Gratitude Journal is such a wonderful idea; we should all have one and what a clever plan to use your senses in which to gather your thoughts. You brought tears to my eyes when you said that I am in it; I feel truly honoured- thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

@soobee6060

5 ай бұрын

Please let us know the name of the 5 year diary and where to buy it. We used to buy the Collins one but it has been discontinued 😢 here in NZ.

@eltrym

5 ай бұрын

@@soobee6060 Hi Soobee, I think there are many on sale to choose from. I bought mine from an online stationers here in Spain. The make is Midori (Japanese) and it's undated. Each page is devided into five sections and each section contains five lines. Each year you visit the same page but write on the section below your last entry. I like the craftsmanship of the book but I was quite surprised at how small it is (I didn't check the size beforehand). I use a Copic 0.1 multiliner sp to write in it, as the writing needs to be small, because space is limited. I was quite lucky to find a limited edition 10th Anniversary one, the last in stock, at the same price as the other cloth versions but they also do a really pretty embroidered version, although that is more expensive. Hope this helps. X

Just love your knowledge of nature, Vanessa - I've learned so much 🙏 I love the history and atmosphere of steam engines, also rural industry.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. I find it so exciting learning about the nature outside my window and the history of where I am moored.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Another beautifully filmed episode, and DIY chocolate Hob-Nobs too. Lovely.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you; I really recommend DIY chocolate Hob-Nobs!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Dear Vanessa, Many blessings to Alice Gray for looking after you once again. It was so good to see that you made it through a difficult scenario. You have such an adventurous life and one full of stories that you will be able to share with your daughter, some day, when you are sitting in a cottage, by the fire, rocking in your rocking chair. Mark Alberta, Canada

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Mark, there does seem to be a lot of adventures at the moment; I think that is winter for you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Hello from in the middle of nowhere in Texas !! I just love your channel ! The English countryside is so beautiful, like nothing one sees here in Texas. I so enjoy your artwork in your journals. The Pom Pom on your knit cap is the same color as your hair and it makes it look like you have a tuft of hair sticking up…it’s rather adorable 😊 I admire your drive to live your dream on a canal narrow boat. I really enjoy all the people you meet and sharing your knowledge of the flora and fauna of your country.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and people that I meet along the way. I noticed that about my pom pom the other day too! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Great to see your videos again Rebecca not long till birds are breeding and spring time take care of yourself thanks ❤

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Spring is almost here and I can just about hear her soft and sunny footsteps!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

You really are an admirable goer Vanessa. You pack more into a day than I could have managed and still have time for your journal. Respect!!!!!

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you, Rikki.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

What a harrowing adventure..you have tremendous skill and calm to handle the hurdles and worries that come your way.I love how you see and show us the beauty of nature and people even in dark times.The pottery was lovely,and wow!! A tri on the Hogwarts Express lol.Delightful! So glad you are ok.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Joanne, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Hello again! Once more I completely enjoyed another glimpse into the beauty of your country, it's history, and the people who live there. I will never get enough of steam trains! Nature can be both wonderful and capricious, can't it? Yet there you are, just soldiering on through it. What a trooper! I've started to look up the flora and fauna you mention in your vlogs, did you know Lungwort provides early nectar for bees? I certainly didn't. It was nice of you to help out your fellow boaters, and it was good to see that you yourself got the help you needed. What a wonderful community of people boaters are. Thanks again, and best wishes, as always!

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, that is such a kind comment. I think it's wonderful that you are looking up the flora and fauna too! It is fascinating, isn't it? Lungwort gets its name as it was used to help with breathing difficulties; I only found that out this week too. It is so pretty.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

Oh what a lovely treat to watch your beautiful and interesting videos from the rainy west coast of Oregon, USA. I dream of visiting England to see the birds and walk in the homeland of my ancestors. Thank you for your brilliant work. i hope your wonderful journeys continue to nurture you. You bring peace to this world!

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

What a kind comment, Cindy! I hope your weather improves too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

After all the years in the Middle East , I thought some good old English winters would be great, i am sick of the rain now 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 peaceful cruising 🙏🏻

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

😂 It has been a particularly wet and grey winter after a wet and grey summer, but when the sun comes out, doesn't it feel that extra bit special!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

It is such a relief to see a traveler as yourself using the retrofit of a steam locomotive. We here in the USA, especially in New York City. Have to be aware of our surroundings, as we travel on the MTA trains. If it is all possible, could you show us here the interior of these trains. I'm just curious about them, and thank you for walking about. You have a keen perspective of seeing things that most are not aware of or take granted. Be safe and enjoy your life.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Hector, I should have filmed more of the inside of the train shouldn't I? Next time, on a steam train, I will. I am. bound to have another steam train trip somewhere as I love them so much!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Astonishing. Even the iron ore factory looks like it might not have been such a terrible place, except for the cherry eye. Thanks for taking the time to show us the very nice pottery. Won't forget it.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

The buildings were amazing weren’t they? Thank you for your lovely comment, Sian. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

Delightful

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

Awww Vanessa what a great vlog has always and how kind of you to give help to the other boater and great how the others helped you tc nowthe oldis🤗🌷🌹🌺

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Ann, it is always a great feeling to help someone and it was so kind of the other boaters to help us too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Podziwiam Twoją wiedzę o przyrodzie. Dziękuję.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Miło jest wiedzieć, że lubisz przyrodę na vlogach. Miłego weekendu, trzymajcie się 🌻🦋

Another excellent vlog Vanessa its nice to see the modern and past photographs , there's so much history that passes close by the canals. Spring is starting to make a appearance with the buds and wildlife but so much rain💦 wet coats and muddy paths , soon it will behind us and glorious weather will be here. Thanks again and hope u have a great weekend 😊🐕🐖🐷

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, when the sun shines, even if it is for a few seconds the whole boat lights up and reminds me that soon, we will have the wonderful feeling of surviving another winter on the canal and watching the spring unfold before our eyes. I hope you are feeling better now xThank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

So look forward to each week and a new adventure, love the history your art and poetry.❤

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

I can’t remember such a wet February. The footpath looked very muddy, glad you were wearing appropriate footwear. I must say, I get a great education about the fauna and flora, you are a mine of knowledge. 😊

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

It really has rained hasn't it?Thank you for your lovely comment, Jack. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

You are a fantastic person your vlogs and Diary at the end are so inspirational, you are simply the best.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is such a kind comment, Jeff! 🤗 Thank you so much. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Thanks Vanessa for taking us along on this adventure through all the difficulties of narrowboating through all the heavy rain and the problems that it causes. Even during such bad winter weather the wildlife and nature shines through and as always you capture it beautifully in your journal. Take care and all the best. Stevie

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Stevie, the wildlife is amazingly resilient isn't it? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

My compliments to you. I never expected to find a narrowboater who is also an artist, a naturalist, a poet, and a historian in my periodic searches on the internet. Thanks so much for your beautiful vlog. It's truly a gift.

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you, George! Thank you so much. Take care🦋🌻

@31Alden

4 ай бұрын

It is indeed, George. My brother recommend Vanessa’s Vlog and I am so happy he did. Thoroughly refreshing and delightful. My great escape from our world.

You were hungry this week. All that energy you have used. Nature really is amazing.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am very greedy when it comes to biscuits and chocolate spread!😂🦋🌻

❣💟 Love your poetry. Wishing you safe travels with your lovely Lab. Excellent videos with the nature touch, most excellent 👌🐈🌹🌻🌺🌼

@themindfulnarrowboat

29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋

I once made a birdhouse, which raise three generations of Great Tits. I'm quite proud of that fact... Beautiful little birds🙂

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

What a wonderful story; three generations of Great Tits is a very successful birdhouse.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

My Grandad drove a steam engine, let me on the footplate when I was a kid.....H&S now! When his workplace changed engines to diesel in the 50's the rail union negotiated to install Baby Belling cookers in each cab since the crew couldn't heat their "snap" on the coal shovel any more

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

What an amazing memory! That really tickled me. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

What a wonderful way to live. You have discovered contentment and fulfilment. Congratulations!

@themindfulnarrowboat

3 ай бұрын

I feel very lucky. Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋

This was so beautiful to watch despite the problems, you are a fantastic problem solver. It was lovely to see a Chaffinch haven't seen one for years. Greenfinches, Bullfinches so many missing now. Loved the tiny little slug, I know people probably won't like me saying that all nature thrills me, even rats, water rats, foxes, wood pigeons and so much wildlife around me living in Newcastle under Lyme in Staffordshire. So far! So much habitat being stolen from the wonderful creatures that have as much right to be there as us. We as a family have only walked the canal, not been on it so far. Never seen so much water for a long while. I adore your journal of what you have seen during your travels, not an artistic bone in my body unfortunately Your knowledge of nature is also amazing. Thanks so much for sharing💖🐍🦆🦢🌲🌳🌺

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I agree with you, Ann- all wildlife is wonderful and plays an important part in the life cycle.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Really enjoy your videos. thank you.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

Wow! Nostalgia overload. I loved every minute of this vlog. I’m an ex-Pom living in Aus and I miss the UK so much. Your love of the countryside and your knowledge of nature is such a pleasure to watch. I’m transported away from the daily drudge to a more natural relaxing world. Thank you.😊

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

I’m so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Don’t forget how it rains all the time here though!😂 Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

Vanessa I have just found your channel today March 27th. It really is pure escapism for me so beautifully filmed and edited and a lifetime away from this crazy ,selfish and greedy world we live in right now. I will be watching all your other videos and will look forward to your latest, thank you.

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for finding me today and making such a lovely comment too. Welcome aboard! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

Excellent vlog , nice seeing the railway again I do pop up there in my old troop truck in the summer with my dog Ellie .

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I bet Ellie loves that trip!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

@Mog435

5 ай бұрын

@@themindfulnarrowboat aw thank you I so love watching your vlogs . It’s a breath of fresh air from the crazy things going on in the world . Looking forward to getting out in the truck camping as I have done a basic camper set up in the load bay . Has your buy me a coffee address got a glitch as I tried to get on it earlier ! Regards Kev

Your vlogs are always so interesting and absolutely love the journal at the end. How do you cope with Zephyr's muddy paws after walking those towpaths? I have a doggie too and so much rain lately, I try and find nice wet grass for him to clean off in, but not always easy, there's lots of towelling off when we get in 😃

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. To be honest, the mud wins every time! Zephyr doesn't like having her paws wiped, so she swims just before getting in the boat and then I deal with the soaking wet dog issue rather than the mud, luckily I'm not boat proud! 😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

@obiblooze5902

5 ай бұрын

@@themindfulnarrowboat Ah, so good that she likes the water. Yep, better to be wet than muddy :-) have a great weekend too, hopefully a drier one! 🌞x

Another fantastic journey in your life , loved the croaking pheasent in the background, nice to see you pay the potter in cash as well , not many of us left now 😂 .

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Mick, I have never seen and heard so many pheasants as I have here! It is impossible to have a conversation without one of them added their contribution! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

I am in South Africa, feeling restless and your vlog takes me into another world

@themindfulnarrowboat

2 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you find my vlogs a way of escaping, but I hope that you find what it is you're looking for too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

I love your positivity Vanessa, you were walking with no raincoat, it started to rain but you looked for a rainbow, such a fantastic way of looking at life and problems. I’m sorry you couldn’t get to end of the Cauldon Canal in Alice Grace, but the walk was beautiful and the tea room must have been very welcome to escape the damp weather for a while. I don’t think I’ve ever known such a long wet spell of weather, you stay positive but it must be making life on the canals hard this winter. I loved the train ride, so fabulous that volunteers work so hard to keep our heritage alive. Fabulous nature and journaling as always, such cute little piggies that you saw and I love that you included them in the journaling. Made me want to do a painting of one too! I’ve never tried Nutella on biscuits, they looked yummy and fully deserved after your adventures. Stay safe Vanessa, better weather will soon be here. xxx

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Shirley, your comment really made me smile; I really appreciate your kind words. I think you should do a painting of a pig as they are adorable subjects to draw. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

What a crazy thing, and all the problems with getting through the sandbanks. Hope you are rested and safe now.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Rested and safe, happily! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

Oh I’m so glad you all were safe and it worked out, you have such a positive attitude!!! I love the pottery you chose ❤

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you! I am over the moon with my pottery too! Nick is a great potter. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

Yes another mind relaxing video just what we need in this crazy world, thank you you made us all brewing a cuppa tea as the english say ❤

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you enjoyed it!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Though I've been following your channel for a little while now, as I watched it today I felt a swelling of emotion at the simple beauty, kindness, and graciousness you display in all of your videos. In a world that seems to be steadily going mad as a hatter, it's wonderful to see the anchor people, the foundation people who anchor our society and stabilize it are still out and about. People like you. People like the potter, like the ones who rescued and restored the steam engine. I've said thank you in my comments to you before, but I need to say it again. I hope you don't get tired of it. I wish I could think of something to say more descriptive, but thank you Vanessa. Just simply thank you.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Mark, this was so descriptive and heartfelt and I am so grateful for such a kind comment. I am quite overwhelmed by your words, thank you so, so much. Take care🌻🦋

Afternoon Vanessa & Zephyr 😊 What a lovely video again especially with a steam train 👍🏻 You never seem fazed no matter what’s happening around you 😊 Take care xx

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I hope you are having a good week? Thank you so much for watching my vlog. Take care🦋🌻

Lovely country but so much time under rain, explains the lovely skin on the ladies.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

It rains, rains and then rains here! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment, Lorraine. Take care🦋🌻

Your new pottery is beautiful! Enjoyed the trip today. Sometimes it was stressful but you took it in stride. Vanessa, you never disappoint, with your channel or your knowledge. Thanks😊

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Christine, Nick’s pottery is so beautifully made and I’m chuffed with my tea set. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

@christineprice5463

5 ай бұрын

​@@themindfulnarrowboat😊

Lovely Rainbow 🌈

Beautiful as always 💕💕💕💕

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment, Shannon-take care🌻🦋

Your videos are lovely and i thank you for taking me with you

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you- I really appreciate it.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Brilliant video. Really enjoyed watching. A big thumbs up from Chris and Jane 🎉

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you both enjoyed it, Chris and Jane.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

'Heavy rain this winter '!It began in July 2023 and we have hardly had a dry day for 8 months and I think that this February is about the driest it's been since July.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I think you should be doing the weather report. That is a very accurate summary! 😄Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Thanks, amazing. ✌🏻👊🏼

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

Love your videos, so calming.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I'm so pleased that you find them calming.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care🌻🦋

My word Vanessa what a wet watery vlog this week hope you are coping ok ? Shows the wonderful camaraderie with boating folk & you are so right when even with such weather it is stunningly beautiful to see what a magical island we live on Keep safe 🫂💕

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Sue, it has definitely rained a bit lately hasn't it? It is a magical island, I totally agree with you.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Superb as always....

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋

I love your vlogs, they are calming and thought-provoking, Thank you!💞

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you, Robin. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

I really love your videos. Nature, local communities, boat life and the most beautiful sceneries, music and your soothing voice.

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻

Hi Vanessa, hope you are keeping warm and have a lovely weekend xx

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

It’s been warm this weekend, luckily. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻

Rain doesn't stop play with you it seems. Instead you helped a Lady who was stuck , found a little pottery store and publicized his whereabouts for him with your Vlog. Then after some Tea you went on a little Train ride. I'm happy you were helped to turn around so you could find a place to stop. Chocolate spread on Biscuits Vanessa ? Now there's an idea. Loved this episode like I Love all your Vlogs.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋

I really enjoy your videos, your voice is like meditation for me, thank you, it’s much needed.

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you so much for telling me. Take care🌻🦋

Record temperatures as our summer heat waves continue. 3mm of rain in about 8 weeks (it misted twice). Love the channel and I'm glad you've survived the high drama of boat life, have a great weekend.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I bet you are all doing rain dances out there aren't you? I hope you have some cooler temperatures soon.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

Your vlogs are so beautiful, I absolutely love your channel ❤

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you! I am so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs- thank you so much for telling me. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

Thankyou for another lovely vlog

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋

Beautiful Journal

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 Take care🦋🌻

Lovely vlog and a good start to the weekend as usual. Thank you.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment, Andrew. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Love your dog

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you! 🐾🐾Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

Lovely video thanks xx

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Julie! Take care🦋🌻

Lovely video - thank you

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, David. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

Beautiful, as usual. So relaxing, in spite of the mud and sand banks. Perfect accompaniment to a bourbon cask single malt. Thank You.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

How fantastic to be watching and enjoying a bourbon cask single malt at the same time!Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

Simply amazing. So beautiful, glad I found you.

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

That is so kind! Thank you so much, Mark! Take care🦋🌻

Thank you so much ,your vlog made for an excellent start to my weekend ,even through the damp there was so much warmth in the wonderful sights of the of your brilliant filming and of course your excellent narration , Terence & my Border Collie Kate 🐾🐾

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Hi Terence and Kate, that is so kind of you!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Another great vid

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment, James! Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Great video I just love your history and the water ways and your books are stunning its nice that you are keeping our heritage going

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you. Thank you so much, Anthony. Take care🌻🦋

Love your pottery purchases, Vanessa. This was quite an action-packed day for you and Zepher. Exercise, fresh air, steam engine travel = a good night’s sleep! Delightful. Xx

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

It was a busy time, but there is so much to do and see in that area. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻

how beautiful - only just found your channel in the last week and really enjoying the mix - and already look forward to seeing you sit down and illustrate your day at the end. Thank you for putting so much work into it all

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I’m so pleased that you are finding the vlogs relaxing. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

Just a wonderful video . Thanks much !!

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you, Otter.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

What a lot of excitement this week! I enjoyed the train journey and the poem is excellent. You read so well too!

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog!Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Great vlog. I've walked this canal many times myself

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

It's a great stretch to walk isn't it?Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🦋🌻

another exciting journey topped off with the great story telling as always! look forward to the next journey.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Excellent upload, and beautiful pottery.

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

Great video. Spring is just a matter of weeks away. 👍👍😀

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Yay for spring! Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

There is something very peaceful about watching these vids on the canal boats. Yours and others.

@themindfulnarrowboat

3 ай бұрын

There are a lot of channels to choose from too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋

Hi Vanessa, another lovely video. I so enjoy the variety of things that you show us. Have a wonderful week. x

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Jane! Take care🦋🌻

Brilliant! Thank you, very interesting.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Inspiring.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Have a super week, take care🦋🌻

As usual absolutely delightful. It did make me wonder though how our canals looked like and the pollution when the mills and foundries and factories were fully working along side. Now such a wonderful array of wild life. Thank you for posting, so enjoyable and what adventures❤.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

It would have looked very different back then wouldn't it? I like the way that nature has taken over the old mines and quarries.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Thanks for sharing the history.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that you like the history in the vlogs.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Very nice.

@themindfulnarrowboat

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

Hi Vanessa wow what a day you had, I was tired watching you lol.i love the end bit a cup of tea and biscuits yum yum, hope you have a better week and stay safe. Xx😊

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

It was a bit of an adventure, Sandy but the tea and biscuits set it all right again.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

So many wonderful parts to this story❤ I particularly loved seeing the piglets! (I love pigs🤣) A full blown fantastic adventure. Thanks for taking us along👏👍

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I love pigs too! I could have watched and filmed them all day as they are so full of personality and intelligence.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋🐷

Fantastic video and what a talent you have

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you. Thank you for your lovely comment, take care🌻🦋

Thank you very much I love this vlog, I only discovered it today, and am looking forward to looking some of your past vlogs and your future vlogs. I also love your Journals and poetry

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋

Oh my gosh, hobnobs with chocolate spread!! Thank you guys for yet another wonderful video, good to see you are warm and dry, so much rain! My tiny home (cabin) was flooded last week, only an inch or so but so much mud! Stay safe and warm, thanks for posting and stay lucky

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear your home was flooded. I hope you are okay? Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

You are so blessed to have such a lovely lifestyle! Watching from Texas

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching all the way from Texas; I really appreciate your kind words. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🦋🌻

You tell a beautiful story.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend, take care🌻🦋

Great vlog. Enjoyed the pottery shop and steam train. I remember re-metalling slippers for the steam engines in my apprentice years.

@themindfulnarrowboat

5 ай бұрын

What an amazing job that must have been working with the steam engines. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super rest of the weekend, take care 🦋🌻