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@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ​@sadiequinlan

@OneLove101.

2 ай бұрын

I’ve bought two as well but I will be made up for whoever gets it ❤️

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

@@OneLove101. thank you guys, best of luck to you

@lindawest165

2 ай бұрын

Hope sale goes well xxx Son hired narrow boat for a day for his birthday it was so nice but not to live in for me love our motorhome lol 😊

@Automated_Betfair_Trading

2 ай бұрын

I just bought 10 tickets. Good luck everyone 😘

I’ve had lots of narrow boat holidays and really enjoyed them,however I’m not sure the slow pace of life on the water would be enough for you two intrepid explorers ❤

@travellingyoginikas

2 ай бұрын

I totally agree. Given Liam and Janine"s trip round India, I would say they need more up beat adventures. I would cry if i lived on a narrow boat as the pace of life is too slow. But great for holidays for sure ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@jan9562

2 ай бұрын

I imagine there's lots more time to develop [new] hobbies/ skills, to read/write.

@janl7552

2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your vlog Liam & Janine… many thanks for sharing your first experience (‘dipping your toe in the water’) of canal boat life! xx

@jeanniecowie270

2 ай бұрын

I kind of agree, but I wonder if it would be a really good chapter for Liam and Janine, to slow right down for a wee while. It would do no harm....

@electronomic2745

2 ай бұрын

I think they would LOVE it!

Hi. We live on a 70' narrowboat in a really nice marina. Mooring cost is approx 4000 pa. This is reduced when we go travelling in our old Transit camper. Off next week for 3months in greece. It does take a while to get used to the slow pace, but when you do you truly appreciate it. Maintenance is not that frightening if you do it regularly. If you need any info, please pm. Great video by the way 👍

So glad you enjoyed your holiday onboard Goldberry from Chas Hardern. Well done, like ducks to water! Looking forward to watching your future adventures :)

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for hooking us up. Your canal boat hire site is great!

@FarhanVai-wl8hp

2 ай бұрын

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Well done Janine, really impressed how quickly you picked up steering the canal boat! Look forward to hearing your future plans x

Wow!! What a shocker to wake up to on this fine Sunday morning. Looking forward to more thrills and spills along the way with you guys 😂

I love a narrow boat holiday. I went on my first trip with school when I was 13. 2 boats, 2 teachers (1 a nun) and 16 girls. I loved it. The best bit was going through the locks. Loved it so much we convinced our 6th form history teachers to take us again. Been on holidays with friends since then. Absolutely amazing. It’s a slow pace, but great for thinking space and getting to appreciate nature. I hope you enjoy it, you slow down, and there’s room to do your yoga indoors if it rains.Stay safe and happy travels xx

@travellingyoginikas

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes the yoga. Liam and Janine did their yoga ttc in India. Perhaps some retreats on a narrow boat would be great for them in between their faster pace trips ❤❤❤❤❤❤ i am more of a slow traveler but not sure of a narrow boat as I like living in Indian culture amongst the locals and deepening into their way of life. Sounds as though u have had some epic experiences on boats hun. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Hey guys - what a beautiful film x we absolutely loved sharing this new experience with you and seeing the pair of you looking so relaxed and having a proper laugh after all the chaos lately!! Safe and happy travels Liam & Janine, we look forward to seeing where you go next! And how you travel! Oh and we're in the draw 😀👍

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Best of lucky guys 🙏✨️🤞

I'm concerned about the coming costs of canal life. The costs are about to go through the roof. Obviously someone has seen the opertunity to make serious money out of the canal system and the government are pulling out of subsidising it. I'm selling my boat as it's about to become unaffordable for us and I suspect many many others.

@TheMinimalistTherapist

2 ай бұрын

Oh no! Really!? We had been looking at canal life as a retirement plan. It sounds like there's a big story here, I'm going to look for information, thanks!

@jackwatsonepic626

2 ай бұрын

I reckon it'll be on Google. Everything on Google now isn't it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@susansharples8555

2 ай бұрын

I love our narrowboat, you can enjoy life in the slow lane or go into the city, there's lots of rail connections if you need to go anywhere faster. I read the comments on costs going up but it's the same no matter which way of life you choose, the good thing about boat life for us is if you don't like the area or neighbours just move your home, it's really cosy in winter as well. The majority of boaters are great people always willing to help or advise, it's a good community spirit in my experience xx

@cornishhh

2 ай бұрын

Bear in mind that they've just spent £18,000 on their van.

@castlequay2327

2 ай бұрын

Having a Caravan has also become very expensive.

I can’t remember the KZread ladies name but she does vlogs of herself living on a narrow boat with her dog . She records daily her experiences and draws nature pictures that goes in her journal . She’s really good to watch and give you some ideas . If you do the boat life I would return to watch you I absolutely love boats and water very relaxing and calming many happy years when I was younger on the Norfolk broads ❤ Skipton canal is beautiful as well The Mindful narrow boat is the ladies channel on KZread

@clownworld4108

2 ай бұрын

The mindful narrowboat. x

It was refreshing to see narrow boating from the perspective of two total novices. For anyone who has never done it before and was perhaps thinking of even just a holiday on a boat then I think your film would give them the confidence to try it. Seeing the fears you had initially and the simple mistakes made shows that it is ok to have those fears and mistakes happen but you manage. Excellent video. My wife and I are in our 70's and have never had a narrowboat holiday. The other half would love to try it but if I am honest even at 71 years old it still seems a little too slow a life for me.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, and I think your concerns are correct! Although I'm a proper hyperactive person and loved the chance to slow down a bit

'Dire state of emergency - no tea bags' 🤣🤣🤣 Very British indeed! Lovely vlog - very nice and peaceful. Love Chester, visit there often and stay for a few nights. Lovely walk along the canal and seeing the narrowboats, does seem like a nice way of life. Looking forward to your next adventure

I lived on my houseboat , for ten years . When it’s good it’s great , when it’s bad , it terrible , The negetive is maintanence and bad weather . But the positives are better, moon and sunrises on the water are amazing , community of boat lovers etc , love it 💚🍀💐🙏 I can see you guys living on a boat 😇

@anniejones1839

2 ай бұрын

Its not as simple as it seems, but if its a life you choose youll be fine

Beautiful mini adventure! I can see you coming back to boats whenever you feel the need to slow down and let your souls catch up, but I can’t see the pace suiting you long term for quite a while yet!

Janine, you handled that boat like a pro!! I see you guys more doing something ‘busy’ like buying land in Bulgaria or Portugal, setting up a tiny home and being off grid, growing vegetables etc. So excited for your new chapter!

WELL....... * firstly im glad that ya got ya drone back 😊 *you two made yet another EXCELLENT film. *Im soooooo HAPPY that ya went on the narrow boat and experienced it as it must have been a GREAT retreat for u given all thats happened with Morgan and silly trolls. *I agree with you. You prefer a faster pace. For example, traveling in Pete across India!!!! *i think the boat is a great retreat space when you want downtime, a holiday for yoga, cooking, slowing down connection with nature etc. *You two are very brave. You are on the road, on the canal and selling your home and transport. You are in limbo with no fear ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

You both will get used to the Narrow Boat never give up trying you will succeed I wish you both all the best I seriously miss narrow boating but I will be returning to it very soon in the future

Loved this video! You two are so good together, I think you have lived many previous lives together as soul mates. I wish you every success in whatever you decide to do next ❤

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying that, we have a good laugh together ❤️

Love living full time on a boat, a winters night with the fire is awesome

You will love it. Over the years we have had a couple of live a board narrow boats. You can't get any closer to nature than being in it. Such a lovely way of life. The hardest part is choosing your boat. Have fun ❤

You two NEVER disappoint. How the two of you could make the slow pace of narrow boating EXCITING.is beyond the pale. Brava! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍🤍🖤🤎💜💙💚💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛🧡❤❤❤❤❤🧡🧡🧡💛

Check out Ben and Emily, they are ccurrently van lifing around Italy , but when they aren't they live in a narrowb oat and vlog about their experiences I have followed them and Adam and Lauren, I think their channel is this floating life, maybe home, they are also full of info on narrow boat life, oh and May, can't remember her channel name though, I mainly follow narrowboat living vlogs and yours is the only van life channel that I watch and enjoy. Check out Ulla and Josh they have a boat for sale and they take you on a tour of it and see the renovations that they have made it looks amazing and could give you ideas if you get a boat. Good luck.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Chatting to Ben as we speak 😀 super nice guys

Janine done so amazing 💖 very well done sparkle ✨ It looks so calm and peaceful, it looks perfect for a stress free time ❤️

OMG I can't believe that you have been in my neck of the woods this week. The Cheshire canal system is famous and my town, Middlewich, holds an annual Folk'n'Boat festival which attracts boaters from all over the country. Thanks for sharing this mini adventure ❤❤❤

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Love love love the area ❤️ 😊

I’m so excited for our new journey…let’s have fun 🎉

Had a few enjoyable narrowboat holidays but don’t think it’s for you guys full time. Jannine wouldn’t survive the winters, out on deck steering or managing locks in the cold, rain, wind, snow 😱 Also you’d be quite restricted getting around anywhere from isolated moorings. Lots for you to think about 🤔

Love this! Well done both of you. Looking forward to find out what is happening next xx

Hi guys! So glad to see you tried out boat life for a week 🥰 I would say the costs you were told are quite high. It does depend where you want to moor of course but there are other mooring options that would be a lot cheaper. If you continuously cruise like we do the costs are pretty low. But yes the maintenance costs can definitely fluctuate! Xx

That was my Nan walking through Nantwich Market. Couldn't believe my eyes! Brilliant.

This time of the year and the autumn is beautiful on the canals. BUT, the time to decide if you want to do it long term is during the summer and winter. In the winter many of the canals are closed for maintenance between December and March so you can be stuck for months in the same spot. In the summer you face queue's for most of the locks and these can involve hours of waiting. Don't make any decisions based on your experiences in spring and autumn.....

Hey both, welcome to my world. I live on a narrowboat and wouldn’t swap it now, for the world. Was such a pleasure to see you take up the challenge. And see you slow down a bit! Thank you for keeping us so entertained. You reminded me of us when we first started but it’s amazing how quickly you get into it. Love this life. Roll on your next vlog xxx

Locking yourself out encouraged me to stop for a cup of tea & a cookie. Great reminder to slow down.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Glad we helped

Loved this episode. Brought back memories of time spent on my brother's narrow boat. Such great fun and relaxing. Enjoy ❤❤❤

What a breath of fresh air to the channel, I just really enjoyed watching you two just taking the time to travel. Can't wait to see the next video.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Really excited for you both! ❤

Was so very excited to see this video come up today. What a great idea! Perfect way to slow things down while you transition to new adventures. Good food, good wine, one long cuppa! I could definitely see narrowboat life in your future. ❤

We've always fancied a narrow boat holiday. You've given us an insight to how it works,. Looks absolutely amazing. You both look like you've had a wonderful time. Looking forward to your next adventure.! Have a great week both. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

That was such an interesting diversion. I've been doing van life for over ten years now in New Zealand. I still love it!

@hgglass8905

2 ай бұрын

Some here we had a motorhome for over 22 years. And permanently in it 10 years travelled all over Europe,and hiring in a van in Australia America etc still love it.

Fantastic video guy's yet again, roll on next Sunday 👏

Wow that was a surprise to wake up to your video of on a narrow boat while I had my breakfast. But you both looked so relaxed and chilled . Janine you were amazing driving the narrow boat. But like you said it’s getting expensive to have one with all the charges of mooring up. It’s something you will have to just look into. Because you do like to go off having these wonderful adventures as well . I don’t know it’s opposite end of the scale isn’t it you’ve got peace and quiet and you can see beautiful wildlife but then also you like to go off and have wonderful adventures . Best of luck to you both and whatever decision you make, we will all be following you . Xx

In the 70s myself and 11 others hired a traditional working barge that had been converted as a "camping" barge - so all sleeping under canvas. It was a blast.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Nice, we saw some of them on the cut...what a great idea

I've often thought about what an experience would be like living in a narrow boat the feeling of nature and the wildlife, and I have to say you guys nailed it with this amazing experience and well documented video. Thank you so much both of you, for sharing your personal experience and a dream of mine 🎉❤

Really enjoyable watch. The sun came out as I started watching and thanks so much for sharing. Wonderful as always and great positive vibes from both of you. 👍😊

Omg we laughed when you first got in the boat but you both looked so happy and excited and loved Janine taking the tiller then you went to my hometown Chester just loved it xxx

This was soooo nice, funny, heartwarming, thank you!

Hi Guys! Wow what a challenge,lovely boat well equipped,I’ve always wanted to try one but never got round to it,just got to navigate the locks! Use will be fine you 2 can do anything! Looks lovely a peaceful tho, oh no Janine the shots looked great to, hope it’s working👍use look quite happy now I knew use could do it, perfect right outside Waitrose what more could you want, some lovely sights along the way, glad the drones working great shots, wow food looked lovely what a lovely park up in Chester, not far from me!I’ve absolutely loved this video different from what use usually do, but really interesting and entertaining, thank you so much for sharing, see u on the nxt one take care stay safe love use ❤❤

Locks are horrible to start off with but you soon get used to them. It's just running out of food n miles away from the nearest shops lol happened to me 😂 It's all good fun,here's to your new adventure,have lots of fun 😊 xxxx

Another wonderful video! Sadly I missed the boat trip my family took years ago but they really enjoyed it. It looks just beautiful. As always thank you for sharing.

Absolutely loved this so entertaining thank you ))

Well done to you both, more adventures to comw❤

I live the way you both explore new things. You inspire me!

You guys did so well on the narrow boat , look forward to your next adventure xx

How exciting for you both 😮looks a little daunting,the thing is you'll both overcome what ever happens,I'm so excited for you both,the extra space you have to enjoy ,the calm peacefulness instead of road traffic,you are both going to love it,travel safely and embrace your new adventure❤😊

I’m so excited you’re considering boat life. I’ve followed you from the start and felt your pain every step of the way. We have lived on a widebeam boat for nearly 3 years and although we don’t cruise, we still love it. We’re also currently having a Mercedes Sprinter converted for weekend jaunts. I would definitely recommend living on a boat x

I’m loving it! It’s all an learning experience, Janine you did amazing as the captain of your new temp home.. and it’s the reverse sentence “I would touch that with a 10ft barge pole” 😂👌👍 Nantwich was nice.. 👍

Thanks for showing us around narrow boat life. You both picked it up so quickly. Onwards and Upwards❤❤❤

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

❤❤ really glad you are doing canal boating, nice change and relaxing for you both😊😊

Top Vlog . So looking forward to that Chapter. Bravo !!!!

You must have passed by us as we’re moored in Nantwich for the winter. Welcome to visit and chat narrowboat life😊 best life ever!

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thank you x

Wow janine go girl. You picked that up so quickly and your confidence. Well done you

I don't think I would ever be surprised about what you guys get up to 😜. I think adventure will always be on the cards. Always a joy to watch you what ever you do and look forward to the next chapter 👌😁💖🤗😘

So glad your both stayin in the uk ,happy boat life😊

I love this video! Brings back wonderful memories of a family holiday back in the late 80's :D I steered a 72ft boat up the Severn in full flood, we were only just allowed to go on to the river (it was part of the Stourport Ring). Didn't like mooring up and sleeping near the cities but the countryside was stunning. I've often thought I'd like to live on a narrow boat, I would dig the slowness. Seeing the Kingfisher was a treat, such shy birds....thanks for sharing this adventure, it cheered me up and made me smile. Good luck with all of your plans and just a gentle suggestion, Janine might benefit from some hypnotherapy to help with her confidence (if you don't mind me saying), you both have done so much, she deserves to feel accomplished and proud of herself. Lots of love xXx

GREAT video love the canal trip- have fun guys !!!!

We tried narrowboating in Broxbourne Herts for the first time in 2005 (before doing 2 years in a campervan). We had the extra complication of having the BBC cameras with us all the time for the short-lived series "Holidays at Home". The 2 daytimes were great but sleeping in a mouldy environment made me ill! The BBC crew of course booked into a posh hotel!. We visited Chester in our campervan as well and it is one of our favourite towns with good parking in Little Roodie, a good museum, the ancient walls and a lovely old town to explore.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Wow you stars! Is it on KZread to rewatch ?

Of all the adventures you have shared with us, this has to be the funniest 😂 Thank for the laughs and your uplifting positivity. And wow, that beautiful kingfisher! It posed just for you! Best wishes for whatever you have planned next ❤

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

That Kingfisher moment ✨️😲❤️

I watched your journey for over two years now and loved every video youve made but, watching you rwo with the narrow boat shananigins made me laugh out load from start to finish im 75 years old and live on my own i really look forward to Sundays cant wait to to see what you do next xx

Ooooooo, that kingfisher! Gorgeous capture!

Love it 😀 canal boat life 😊, didn't expect that. How exciting xx

Hi to you both, enjoyed the video, just a little bit of insight about the area you were, you have Nantwich, middlewich, leftwich and Northwich the wich part in the names means salt mine, that's the reason for the canal to transport salt, out of the mines,👍

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Never knew that!!! 😲

Love this! I stopped following you for a while, but now your on a new adventure in waterworld I'm back. Look forward to next episode! ❤

We moved full time onto a narrowboat last October and was the best thing we ever did 😊you guys would love it. Such a peaceful way of life 🦢🦆

Welcome to my part of the country. Nice to see your on our canals. I just knew you would go for boat life. Well done 👍

Wow what a surprise! I did not expect a houseboat at all, but I must say it does look lovely, cosy and very calming! I'm really enjoying seeing you try different housing options while having fun and exploring the world! This episode also reminds me of a memory I'm particularly fond of (spending a week on a houseboat in Ireland with my family when I was 13, the last vacation I got to spend with my father before he died) so thank you for that! ❤ I hope you soon reach your goal with the Morgan raffle🙏 Countless blessings to you both!

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Lovely comment thank you , and we're pleased it brought back good memories

I`m so happy for you both. You`ll have a wonderful time I`m sure.

Great video and interesting hearing your thoughts on boatlife vs van life. We've loved vloging our boat life over the past few years but are now considering transitioning to lorrylife in a converted 7.5t wagon. I think your everyday costs of living on a narrowboat can be a lot cheaper, depending on your boat and how it's set up. 90% of all the electric and hot water we use comes from our solar panels and our heating costs are next to nothing as we always get free wood. We're out on the cut all year round so dont have to worry about mooring costs. As you mentioned, the only thing you have to worry about is maintenence costs, as if you're not very handy it can soon mount up if you have to pay for the more basic jobs.

My parents lived on the cut for 3 years in a narrow boat …my Brother in a small cruise boat for a time ….nothing better than the canal system…

Love watching you guys doing a new challenge, Janine is like a pro turning the boat 😁

Really enjoyed this video, we love narrow boat holidays, I felt like we were there with you 😀

Wonderful video. Thank you both.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Aw wow,can’t beat messing about on the rivers and canals 🤘🏻😃🤘🏻

Well done you two , a lovely new experience, a slower pace of life and a chance to chill , the shot of the kingfisher was awesome, they are very allusive. Chester is a wonderful place to visit, lots of history.Take care .

I think Liam would hate being on boat. He’s too restless and life would be too slow for him. Most people live on them narrowboats don’t go anywhere. Great blog.❤

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

You maybe right

I think you definitely tried it at the best time of year. Locks and finding moorings are very different during the busy summer months and not everyone who hires a boat is as humble, careful and respectful as you were. All the same, a canal boat holiday, as you experienced, is the best way to slow down and relax that I know, as long as you pick your season.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, its definitely been an eye opener 🙏

What a surprise, and I think this will be a great lifestyle for you both a much gentler lifestyle just what you need, it’s great to have a change. Looking forward to seeing your adventures.

Really enjoyed this new experience Liam and Janine. Hugs 🍀🍀💚💚🇮🇪🇮🇪😺😺🍀🍀

I'm hysterical Liam calling genine a knobhead good luck looks fantastic.

Quite sure you guys will enjoy the cut. Have fun.

Hey L&J amazing video. Very relaxing video I enjoyed see you relaxing well done.

Brilliant video as always;! Take care of yourselves

You got some Really good shots and some Great charm in this video!... Goodjob guys!

How amazing. It’s good that you tested it out first. I tested car living and travelling and decided it wasn’t for me so bought a caravan and doing a summer on a campsite as a cleaner.

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Yeah we had to give it a go! We know that we love it now

Love ur videos , love the outdoor life u choose, keep up the great videos ❤

Great first view of narrowboat life 👌

I hope unlike me you use cool water in a hot water bottle. As I had a terrible accident with mine and would never use one again. I found a better option I now put a blanket (not an electric) over me first before sheet or quilt. It has seen me through winters and works very fast. Love your new boating idea.

So pleased that you decided to have a go at canal life and it's really interesting watching you get to grips with it. I've never stayed in a barge myself, but live in a beautiful part of High Peak Derbyshire called Buxworth that has a historic canal basin, which has many boating visitors all year round. There are some great pubs round here, like the Navigation Inn and some nice cafe's, restaurants and a top Indian take-away called Ikrams close to the Whaley Bridge Canal Basin. There are also many stunning walks up the peaks, like Chinley Churn, Eccles Pike and the Goyt Valley. I'm really looking forward to watching all your adventures on the water to see where you go! :)

Brilliant vlog guys 👏🏻👏🏻Never considered boat life, but would certainly look at a holiday in one, it looked amazing !

What a great video and so glad you found Canal boating. I am nor surprised that it is a not yet answer. Go and enjoy and share some amazing adventures. ❤

@ThoseHappyDays

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah maybe a little too slow for now

Hey loving the videos excited to see what the next adventure holds, been watching you for a while now nice to see you came to my home town on the boat, got to say I love the canal system from Waitrose in Chester to Ellesmere Port and back again often cycle it on my bike.

Love this for you both, new adventures, foraging along the tow path, yoga outside in the fresh air. Even if its just a couple year i think you would have a bit of a resting relaxed breka that you both need