Daily Life on a Narrowboat with a Baby - We're Four Months In!

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⏱ CHAPTERS:
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  • @Chris17198
    @Chris17198Ай бұрын

    Gabby never mind sowing up some curtains … you need to get Jack to finish the trimming around some of the windows …lol

  • @thehistory_student
    @thehistory_studentАй бұрын

    Jack’s ‘Tilly voice’ is just brilliant 😂❤️

  • @matthewdarrah3645
    @matthewdarrah3645Ай бұрын

    Gabby you’re so charming and such a naturally good mama.

  • @James-In-Exile
    @James-In-ExileАй бұрын

    Consider fitting a wall-mounted drying rack just below ceiling height. You'll easily get 8-10 metres of hanging space from a small one metre rack. They're also retractable, space-saving and almost flush to the wall when not in use. You can find a robust model for about 50 pounds online, but it would transform your internal space on washing days.

  • @michaeltucker5752
    @michaeltucker5752Ай бұрын

    I would use Fabric glue to hem the curtains…quicker and easier..I also would hang my wet clothes closer to the ceiling( heat rises) , hang them down the length of the boat and use a small fan to circulate the air, if the wood stove is fired, clothes will dry quicker and wood burner will reduce the humidity in the boat..

  • @lisaroot4798
    @lisaroot4798Ай бұрын

    How cute is Joubert when he laughs at you. I love your vlogs 💖

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    😊 thank you🙏

  • @lw7240
    @lw7240Ай бұрын

    Crikey gabby 4.5 months has gone so quickly. He’s such a gorgeous boy! Yes darling u take a break u need it. Lisa xxx❤

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Hasn't it flown by!!! Thank you ✨

  • @aimee8151
    @aimee8151Ай бұрын

    When I lived on a boat we had a metal pole hung on the ceiling near the fire and we hung wet washing on it on coat hangers. You could fit so much on there without taking up too much space

  • @livelifeandexplore90
    @livelifeandexplore9022 күн бұрын

    You should grow purple sprouting & asparagus on your allotment. If you’re staying a while the asparagus will take a few years before you can harvest but worth it!

  • @anniemac3075
    @anniemac3075Ай бұрын

    I love the smell of washing that's dried outside plus it's free. Hilarious about the seed labels, you'll maybe recognise what things are as the leaves get bigger.... or maybe not but it'll be fun anyway 😸

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300Ай бұрын

    Awww grand true to life vlog you are doing so well with Joe wish the weather was kinder all our love from your own oldies tc now 🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍🌺🌹🌷

  • @raydebbiemcdonald3208
    @raydebbiemcdonald3208Ай бұрын

    Four months??? How fast has that gone? He is sooooo cute. And what great parents you have become. Xx

  • @sallysmith155
    @sallysmith155Ай бұрын

    Joubert is so adorable when he laughs. I love his little smile it's so cute.And Tilly is so adorable.I love your videos always put a smile on my face.The life you all live is so lovely.so looking forward to the next video.🙂🙂🧸

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🤗

  • @delphines792
    @delphines792Ай бұрын

    I also love drying the washing outdoors. It smells so fresh when it comes in. Good luck with the curtains! You'll be so pleased when they're up.

  • @robinhall3347

    @robinhall3347

    Ай бұрын

    Ditto, I miss drying washing outside and that heady scent of fresh deliciousness when brought indoors.

  • @clydebaker1857
    @clydebaker1857Ай бұрын

    Hanging laundry in the rain softens your clothing tremendously. And eventually they will dry.

  • @anglesdottirarts6412
    @anglesdottirarts6412Ай бұрын

    Thanks really enjoying watching you all, this one so reminded me of my early (sleepless) days with young ones which was quite some time ago now as mine are older teens!! 😊 (Gabby, if straight sewing is a bit of a pain, can I suggest taping a straight piece of card onto your machine bed to put your hem up to, as long as the fabric runs along it, you should get a pretty decent line and it saves a lot of stopping and starting, good luck with the rest of your blinds ☺️)

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    29 күн бұрын

    We'll look back on this time and think it was fleeting!! Thank you 🥰 great tip about sewing thank you!

  • @seanjamescameron
    @seanjamescameronАй бұрын

    This made me laugh because here in the mountains of wales we’ve had sunshine and blue skies all day and I also make a vlog about doing washing. 😂

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Haha we're all just obsessed with the weather 😅😅

  • @beverleybutler7685
    @beverleybutler7685Ай бұрын

    Well done little barge family, you're doing grand and hopefully we will soon be getting a bit less rain! Lol 😆

  • @user-ff4zw7ff8z
    @user-ff4zw7ff8zАй бұрын

    Thanks, love your chilled out attitude to life, hope the allotment goes well. Tony & Helen

  • @Patricia-wd9qj
    @Patricia-wd9qjАй бұрын

    Your a lovely young family 😊

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    ✨ Thank you!

  • @reannejarvis9464
    @reannejarvis9464Ай бұрын

    As a 74 year old gardener I will say about popsicle sticks biro plastic labels for plants none worked, in my experience wet temperate Tasmanian climate. I would recommend trying copper labels with embossed names from an alphabet punch set good luck and may the force be with you. 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏿🤘🏼💋❤️

  • @KateAshworth
    @KateAshworthАй бұрын

    Get one of those drying rack pulley system thingies. You can have it on one side of the ceiling and more out if the way My nana has one, it's great 😄

  • @chrisknowles7443
    @chrisknowles7443Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Nice to see the sunshine but it’s still pretty chilly here too! How have you managed without curtains? Darlin’ wee sewing machine! Warmer weather is coming! Gorgeous baby Jo! Fun times! Keep smilin’ Hugs xoxo

  • @bs6281
    @bs6281Ай бұрын

    Put a strip of masking tape on sewing machine at the side where you want seam helps you guide your seam straight

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Great tip, thank you!

  • @user-xm8mw5sj2o
    @user-xm8mw5sj2oАй бұрын

    Laundry will be an almost daily issue for a few years yet with gorgeous baby Joe. It looks you have good ceiling height on your boat. Think about putting an airing rack to pull up & down from the ceiling, especially near the fire if you can. you could use some some really nice rope or string & wood, so when not in use it will still look good. lovin jack's new 'do. cheers Helen from Australia

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Ah the never ending cycle of laundry! SO pleased we managed to squeeze a washing machine into the boat. We're going to get a pulleymaid eventually, a wooden rack that will sit above the fire - although knowing us we'll try and make our own DIY version! Thank for watching Helen :) Jack xx

  • @terryevans5476
    @terryevans5476Ай бұрын

    Always happy when I see your new videos. Lovely couple to listen to and watch. Love from Cornwall ❤

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! ✨✨

  • @christineprice5463
    @christineprice5463Ай бұрын

    I have started using bar shampoo and conditioner. I also use detergent to wash clothes in powder form in a bag.

  • @shutterprices
    @shutterpricesАй бұрын

    Wow your baby got so big 🎉❤

  • @59kiwilass
    @59kiwilassАй бұрын

    Love your videos. You need to take one day at a time & deal with what life throws your way. You only have so many hours & you may not think you have accomplished much, but I am sure you do. Good things take time. Young Joubert is adorable. I have never been a parent so I cannot relate, but I think you are doing a great job. Your rest is important Gabby. Just go with the flow. It will all work out in the wash as my late Mum use to say. Have a wonderful week guys.😃👍👌

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Have a lovely week too ✨

  • @heather333
    @heather333Ай бұрын

    Good drying days are days I love! ❤

  • @janedodds5227
    @janedodds5227Ай бұрын

    Love this channel ❤

  • @johnmact5548
    @johnmact5548Ай бұрын

    Breakfast and a baby perfect

  • @pandrew3146
    @pandrew3146Ай бұрын

    Gorgeous team work, good luck with the weather. Bless u all.❤😊

  • @FirstSuiGeneris
    @FirstSuiGenerisАй бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much from all of us, this is incredibly kind of you 🙏🙏

  • @FirstSuiGeneris

    @FirstSuiGeneris

    Ай бұрын

    @@thistinylife no worries, enjoy! : )

  • @vickyf164
    @vickyf164Ай бұрын

    Hey guys 👋 just an idea and maybe a bit late now but could try a hanging mesh dehydrator with a few levels to store your seeds when inside and could even just take the whole thing outside and hang on a tree branch. It could at least contain them in one area and not take up the sides. Your both great parents and embracing the chaotic and ever changing life of new parents. Have a blessed week 🙏

  • @sallyhodgkinson4920
    @sallyhodgkinson4920Ай бұрын

    My advise you need shelves. And an old fashioned dryer that goes over the fire with pullies.

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    We'll get there! DIY has been on pause!!!

  • @maxiemills6982
    @maxiemills6982Ай бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @hayleyrichardson3343
    @hayleyrichardson3343Ай бұрын

    Should have a washer dryer xx

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    We're off grid, the amount of power a dryer draws wouldn't work

  • @shurikovski
    @shurikovskiАй бұрын

    💛💛💛

  • @markrant1460
    @markrant1460Ай бұрын

    It sounds as if there is a bit of "cabin fever" setting in guys lol. My partner and I know all about that. I do so admire you two and ALL that you have accomplished since your fist video. Just a thought, try hanging the laundry down the length of the boat instead of across. Then if the front and back doors can be opened it will allow the breeze to flow down the length instead of being blocked off. Looking forward to seeing the new curtains. Do have a very safe and fun week. Mark Alberta, Canada

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Mark. Haha you may be right 😅

  • @markrant1460

    @markrant1460

    Ай бұрын

    Just think on this lol, you have the rain and mud on the toe paths but we awoke to yet more snow, sigh. Summer will be here for all of us very soon and getting out will be fun again. Big hugs to all and safe journeys ahead. Awaiting for your next adventure. Mark Alberta, Canada@@thistinylife

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650Ай бұрын

    Really good vlog, thanks for taking time out to entertain us with your daily life. X

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you ☺

  • @kellinigh2398
    @kellinigh2398Ай бұрын

    Look up wintersowing. You will not have to take the seedlings in. Sorry can't help you with your laundry. Lovely family.

  • @nicoleward5484
    @nicoleward548416 күн бұрын

    where is your calendar from? I love it!

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    15 күн бұрын

    It's great isn't it! It's from the landworkers alliance landworkersalliance.org.uk/

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953Ай бұрын

    Guess washing day is hard. What about a wooden airer you can hang from ceiling, near fire then either hang washing or dry herbs and flowers. Check out the original sheila maid, a victorian style airer. Junior too cute.🥰

  • @PatriciaDavies-dh2fh

    @PatriciaDavies-dh2fh

    Ай бұрын

    You could do with a Crach Cover,you can get a airer and dry damp clothes in there.❤❤

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    This is on the to buy list... One day!!

  • @amyross9671

    @amyross9671

    Ай бұрын

    You could use an old cot side, ask at charity shops as they can't sell on old cots very easily.

  • @bs6281
    @bs6281Ай бұрын

    Just looking at the length of your boat why not put laundry lines up close to ceiliing along the length.

  • @tamirose8562
    @tamirose8562Ай бұрын

    Jack, maybe put some shelves on the walls🤔

  • @teresac1060
    @teresac1060Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dianagrosser4202
    @dianagrosser4202Ай бұрын

    Finally……a haircut 💇‍♂️!!!!

  • @tinalopez1522
    @tinalopez1522Ай бұрын

    Hi, my suggestion for clothes drying is a hook up where wall meets ceiling so rope goes along boat length instead of going across! Hope it helps. Jr. Is beautiful, keep doing what u do @ one time all of us struggled. ❤meme tina usa

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Tina ✨

  • @mickblizzard1408
    @mickblizzard1408Ай бұрын

    What you really need is a 100 metre hose pipe 😂 No reversing 😈

  • @suzannesimm7293
    @suzannesimm7293Ай бұрын

    Actually the reality of wet washing, snotty noses and messiness is the reason I watch. It’s perfectly not perfect. Well done. And yes I love washing dried outside too 😊😊😊😊👍☀️☀️☀️👌

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    That is so lovely to hear 😅😅 Thank you!! ✨

  • @louisemoulin4704
    @louisemoulin4704Ай бұрын

    Hello. What timber did you use for your ceiling please

  • @helengraham6896
    @helengraham6896Ай бұрын

    I'm wondering whether you could hang one of those Victorian style clothes airers on a pulley system from the ceiling to help lift some of the laundry out of the way. Also, as warm air rises, it might dry faster. I'm sure you could get one second hand quite cheaply.

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    It is in the plans!! Just not quite got round to it yet.... a long list of to do and to buy/make!

  • @FirstSuiGeneris
    @FirstSuiGenerisАй бұрын

    What is funny I literally made fried potatoes, and put eggs, cheese, and jalapeños on top before I sat down to watch this! : )

  • @Dore60
    @Dore60Ай бұрын

    👍

  • @ACornishFamily
    @ACornishFamilyАй бұрын

    New subscriber glad I found your channel ❤

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Oh lovely, thank you and welcome along!! x

  • @thistinylife
    @thistinylifeАй бұрын

    If you fancy checking out Wild's bathroom bits and bobs - don't forget to use our discount code 'thistinylife' for 20% off. Here's the link 😊 bit.ly/THISTINYLIFE

  • @jacksg1809

    @jacksg1809

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks like U I use both living off grid and have done for months my favourite is fresh cotton and sea salt . Living on a boat or like me a shepherds hut space is always a problem...I bought an airer I put up at night. My stove is still on too it's cold out . Joubert is so cute with his giggles bless him . Have fun better weather on the way 🤞

  • @marilynwatson7151
    @marilynwatson7151Ай бұрын

    Weather should improve next month.i have same problem living in a high rise block flat.the breakfast looked yummy.u are fab mummy anð daddy.

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @denisemeredith2436
    @denisemeredith2436Ай бұрын

    Wild products are good, they now do liquid shampoos and conditioners which they are selling in some of the larger Tesco stores according to a notification I received from them today. I have a question about your boat, are you on a permanent mooring? I am somewhat confused by the stuff you have on the towpath.

  • @raychelwhite6098
    @raychelwhite6098Ай бұрын

    We have a mini schnauzer pup... How do u stop Tilly from barking at everything you pass?!

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    haha! Welcome to Schnauzers... If you work out the answer to this one, please do let us in on the secret 😂 they do love to be heard!

  • @sugarpuff2978

    @sugarpuff2978

    Ай бұрын

    Mini Shnauzers are very noisy dogs. My in-laws had a female called Meg who never stopped barking. Good luck with getting yours to be quiet lol.

  • @RebeccaFreear
    @RebeccaFreearАй бұрын

    Plant some Asparagus for four years’ time!

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Ah hope we didn't send you straight back to sleep 😅

  • @chrisbennett7983
    @chrisbennett7983Ай бұрын

    Is your boat electric drive?

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    It is indeed!

  • @sethnavabi6926
    @sethnavabi6926Ай бұрын

    How come Gabby doesn't ever cook?

  • @beasawade6032
    @beasawade6032Ай бұрын

    Your curtains 😅 I was wondering all the time why you guys didn't have them creating some privacy Like your flogs keep going ❤

  • @bs6281
    @bs6281Ай бұрын

    ? Your eggs come in 1/2 doz? Is that the way they are usually sold?

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Yep - 1/2 dozen or dozen!

  • @Camberwell86
    @Camberwell86Ай бұрын

    Yeah Jack keep shot of that moustache pal it wasn't a good look for ya 😅

  • @Suebearish
    @SuebearishАй бұрын

    A folding laundry rack

  • @edwardhoughton2565
    @edwardhoughton2565Ай бұрын

    Xx

  • @dexterfitben
    @dexterfitbenАй бұрын

    It IS what we watch this channel for! ...embrace the mayhem

  • @revelationofapencil
    @revelationofapencilАй бұрын

    I work in the house that Mary Norton (author of The Borrowers) grew up. Yes I lose things constantly!

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Ha awesome!!

  • @tinamiller3695
    @tinamiller3695Ай бұрын

    I'm guessing neither of you have been around small children very much. Otherwise, you'd focus on getting that boat clean and habitable for a baby that will be crawling and grabbing at everything in a few months.

  • @sianchatfield3052

    @sianchatfield3052

    Ай бұрын

    What an unpleasant thing to say

  • @raydebbiemcdonald3208

    @raydebbiemcdonald3208

    Ай бұрын

    As you say…….”in a few months” Stop being so negative. Or are you offering to pop round and help them?

  • @shirleygreaves9650

    @shirleygreaves9650

    Ай бұрын

    No need for that nastiness!

  • @MsRachaelRoberts

    @MsRachaelRoberts

    27 күн бұрын

    That beautiful baby is growing up in a blissful, thriving, loving, natural and caring environment. Far more important than a "tidy" house! Where do you get that it is dirty from? Little Joe looks to be blossoming well and growing into a little boy that will be kind to fellow humans, animals and the natural world around him. No need for this hateful nastiness.

  • @SecretSquirrelFun
    @SecretSquirrelFunАй бұрын

    Without the labels 🏷 your safest bet is to plant the seedlings, in their groups 30 centimetres apart. Then, as they grow bigger you will soon become aware of anything that’s a climber and requires .... something to climb - like a trellis or whatever. 🤣 The only thing that could become an issue is if you have any melons, squash or courgettes (zucchinis). They all look kinda the same when they are little, but I guess since you have the allotment space, then you’ll definitely have plenty of time to reposition anything if need be - so it has room to spread out. 🍉 🍆🌶🥔🥦🥒🥕🌽🍅🥬🫑🧅🍠🧄 I’m only saying this because I too have had a season (or two) of “Mystery Gardening” due to disappearing/invisible ink on my stupid labels 🤣. But honestly, It was actually kind of fun trying to work out what each plant was, or would turn out to be. 🙂 Place your bets! 🏷? What will it be? So, like I said, if you plant everything out at least 30 centimetres apart, you’ll be absolutely fine. Enjoy yourselves ❤🙂 Mystery Gardening is F. U. N. Fun ❤ Thanks for sharing another wonderful video. Much appreciated. 🙂🐿🌈❤️ P.s I’m sorry for getting carried away with the emojis. Those little vegetables are just too cute.

  • @tonysimons2860
    @tonysimons2860Ай бұрын

    Thanks!