Your swim "Au naturelle" was really awesome and brave of you, I totally respect you for doing that! You are living the life that many of us would love to live, you are one very lucky lady. I really enjoy your videos, you seem such a likeable person.

Holy cow there's one for the bank! Your life is almost idyllic. I know you have diy to do and you work, but when you're not doing that look where you are and what you can do. Amazing.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Im always grateful 😊

Living in the woods is the best! You could easily become the Forrest Queen! Well Dun!

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Now thats a title i think I could rock

Euphoria high from the swim and foraged wood from the forest. Tranquil days as the winter evening's draw close. Hope you enjoy the week May.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Great Vlog May. I really admire you for what you do and achieve in your life style. Enjoy every moment you can and be healthy and happy

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Same to you!

I love your wood stove, I also use wood for heat, & actually have one going now! Tennessee says hi!

Hi May, I love your craziness it’s just fantastic. It’s like you really love life to the fullest. Keep up the good work keep enjoying life as long as you can with everything you are doing and keep that smile happening. Love your videos , Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoy the crazy haha

Great Vlog May. I can only admire your commitment to your lifestyle and how you adapt to all the challenges you face. Enjoy every moment you can. Take care and stay healthy and happy.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Clive!

Hello May, thank you for the fantastic Video and very informative 👏❤️❤️

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

THANK YOU MAY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thank you too

Sunday afternoon cold swimming with May!! It was cold enough cycling 40 miles this morning and I had my kit on!! Lovely video again May, hope you have a good week, Kevin x

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

haha thanks Kev! I dont think I could do 40 mins in the water!

Hello, you have a super kool light up beenie (the red wool hat)!

@wellbeingonwater

7 ай бұрын

It’s my fave thing!!

Happy week! 🎉 Thanks for sharing your adventures … 😊

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

You love crazy 🤪 well that explains a lot 😉 Greetings from Germany from another Crazy 🤪

Many thanks for nice video, May! It’s a great pleasure to start the day with your smile and positivity. And a little singing, of course!

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Aww that's kind

Always enjoy your videos 👍

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it thank you

Fantastic video you are a real inspiration, keep it going x

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Looking lush 😊

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

It is beautiful scenery

@scottlomas5509

8 ай бұрын

@@wellbeingonwater it is but you way more lush miss May x

Hope you enjoy the week May! Thanks for sharing your adventures. Love you ❤

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Aww love you too brother (sister or however you identify)

@DelventhalJohn-ct2ts

8 ай бұрын

@@wellbeingonwater 😊

Refreshing. Thanks. Subscribed.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Great to have you here

Another great informative vlog

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good Morning May , well the peaceful view from the window in the morning must be so nice,

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

It sure is

Hi May, A beautiful quiet area. It is healthy to overcome the cold naturally

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Isn't it just!

Definitely in the running for most perfect video on KZread ever.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Well thats a compliment

Hello may mick from Hull another lovely episode hope you are well and I will look forward to your next episode xx 😊😊😊

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

hey Mick from hull! Thanks for being here ✌️

Hello You are highly inspirational young lady.. I look to more of your post.Being a narrow-boater myself and I’ve been looking to cold swimming., Thanks for that little bit of a push I needed to do it. Happy boating ☀️

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

YAY! Love hearing that seeds are growing into plants and MAYBE one day, it will flower!

Hi my wonderful may, loved your video this week. I must admit though that you have more courage than me to go skinny dipping in the river alone like you did not knowing who might turn up, love your courage for doing all that you do on your own xx

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen!

Another heart warming vid, you are braver than me, skinny dipping in October. Getting near Rayburn season, wrap up warm!

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ooo yes she's been on already 🔥

That route has the advantage of being able to forage fresh fruit along the way. You are doing an amazing job of tweaking the little jobs around the boat. That is such an idyllic spot I can easily understand why it's your favourite mooring.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I love the foraging 😆

I walk my dog down that path! (I live in the village) Ooerr - maybe I’ll put a bell on my dog 😂

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

👋

Hi May, I did outdoor swimming last winter. That tingling is so nice, and not feeling cold afterwards. Keep it up, just be aware when it gets really cold it can take the wind out of you. You need a swimming buddy for safety 😊

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

Hi hope you are well and not to flooded out this week safe travels 😊

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

All is well!

Great flog May loved the outdoors side great for the metal health...im not sure if you read books but I'd recommend reading the salt path by Raynor Winn so inspiring to read

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ooo thanks for the reccomendations

Love your adventures . Love a good fire. Just picking up sticks to build a fire is just so peaceful. Plunge in cold water may be a little too much for me , but it sounds ok.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

It is great! You should try it!

WoW ❤❤❤❤

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

🙏

A really lovely walk through the magical wood. You’re very brave to swim alone in the river like that! Your hair is getting very long and beautiful it suits you long. I really enjoyed this vlog thank you. X

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Aw thanks Shirley, i'm actually going to be having a winter cut soon! Its a lot of hair to manage in wintertime, drying it is a nightmare!! Glad you enjoyed it X

hei may, a few days ago i discovered your channel. i really like your episodes, especially this one. hug from christof, southern Bavaria

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Great to have you here

going back to your gas locker, I presume their is drain? You need this for safety, LPG being heavier than air, its needs somewhere to escape overboard. Its a Boat Safety Scheme Requirement Great video, good use of the dead space under the solar panels to store your wood. I'm still going with your Yoga vids and actually feeling great!

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Yes there's a drain

I'm another fan of the quarry. Especially when the wildlife comes out - have seen a pair of muntjac wandering around.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I havent yet!

noting better than sitting infront of an open fire in the bush love it

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Agreed!!

Looks like a good spot indeed Never lived on a canal but we have lived on boats for 20 years.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Boater at heart

Haha! Nice! I went for a swim in the sea on New Year’s Day a couple of years ago in Plymouth. Certainly got me attention! I always say, make sure you’re warm when you get in and get covered up and dry afterwards - have something warm to put on. Like you, I also felt warmer afterwards and with cold feet and a tingly body 😀

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Nice one Paul! Of course, you need a warm place to go to afterward!

Spent loads of time in that spot. It is magical. There have been a few free parties start up in the quarry itself a few times, which meant loads of rubbish left in the forrest and surrounding areas. The village above the quarry has an amazing wood fired pizza every week, and they are cheap and tasty.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Yesss!! I know this place... and ive experienced the rubbish too sadly. Just gotta pick it up and crack on!

Hi May lovley vidio.. managed to bag myself a forest moring also 😊 peakforest.. an unlucky breakage of the Loks and other stopages means I have the awsom opportunity to saty till they fit it in March.. Blessed 🙌

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

You lucky devil!! Amazing

Haha, yes! We boaters are all a little bit crazy, aren't we? 😅🤙 Fun content! ⛵

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Yay! Haha, yes we are!

Hya may I have just found your channel and I think you àre very brave going swimming 🏊‍♂️ in the river anyway enjoy your self ❤

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for being here! 😁

Was moored up next to you at Allens. Didn't realise you were a telly star.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ahhh well its a secret identity

Thanks

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Aww youre so kind, thank you 😌

Still loving the content and channel keep it up and keep smiling :) Danny

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Danny!

battery Reciprocating Saw will be your new best friend 😀

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

A battery powered saw?!

@MadderKeener

8 ай бұрын

cordless reciprocating saw@@wellbeingonwater

@MadderKeener

8 ай бұрын

for cutting firewood , efficient and quiet @@wellbeingonwater

Hey May your gas locker is soooooo neat and tidy 😊 why dont you put some drain holes in for the bow deck at the back of the skirt (i know its called something else) 🙄🤔

Hello May, just to say how much I enjoy your videos. Because I'm hard of hearing I use the subtitles, and when you were talking about your Bow, the subtitles were saying Bowel. So I'm sorry to see your Bowel is not draining effectively. Still a very nice Bow though.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Hehe that's funny!

That GIANT Foam-Monster was the 'treated effluent spillover' that you filmed earlier on your walk to your bathing spot ..... OOPS!!! .... Used to work on building sites back in the day .... My brother used to BREAK the ICE on the water butts through the winter and submerge his arms up to the shoulders for a few minutes before starting work to warm himself UP! .... I was a WIMP and left it to HIM 😂😂

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ewww thanks for reminding me how dirty the water is! haha

Well... Obviously yoga has been very good for you, LOL! I don't know how good the cold swimming is for *your* cardio, but you had *my* heart beating faster there for a moment. :) As for the chainsaw, there's a cordless drill-sized model that would be good for small, 8-diameter or smaller logs & branches. It comes with two chains, grippy gloves, safety glasses, the tools to tighten the chain when it gets hot and stretches, two battery packs & a charger. The couple on the Boat Time channel have one. They loved it. I looked online and got one here in the US for my wife to use when she is wanting to trim little Water Oaks and Sweetgum saplings out of our hedgerow. I've used it to trim low-hanging branches that used to be in my way when I mow the yard. It will saw through a branch the size of your wrist like a hot knife through butter. It cost me $85US+shipping here.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ooo thanks I'll keep a look out for that! Sounds like a bargin!

looks fun Stay safe love Merilyn

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks M 😘

I couldn’t make out the type of paint you were using for the well deck but l recognises the brand of mango chutney 😊 We used to jump in the nearby river when we had finished hay making for the day ,wow!

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Haha!! Oh fun fun, it's always your hay day!

Hi May great video I have a cold shower at my age cold water swimming might not be to good cheers John xx

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Yeah deffo start with a cold shower. I actually find that more difficult !!

Hi May, if you can afford it, you won't go wrong with a Stihl MS170 at about £200. The petrol chainsaws they occasionally have in Lidl and Aldi are good value for money at about £80 and have the bonus of a three-year warranty. I made the mistake of buying a pair of chainsaw gloves which had tanned leather on the palm side, rather than suede, which had no grip at all when wet or mucky. They were by Oregon and had the protection in both gloves. They may have changed the design now as I bought them about 5 years ago. I also have a battery pole chainsaw from Lidl which I use most of the the time as it is so convenient with none of the faff of messing with petrol and quieter with no smoke the inhale. It is slower but you can use it as normal chainsaw and has the benefit of putting you further away from the dangerous end and less bending They are seasonal and cost about £90 +£28 for a second battery. Stihl do them too but they are ££££

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice A, I think i'd like to try out an electric saw first as Ive only ever used a fuel one.

@alunwebber9750

8 ай бұрын

@@wellbeingonwater The Stihl MS170 is a petrol saw and is good to use and reliable and you can buy one at any time - like I said you won't go wrong with one. If you don't want to spend that much, I'd wait for Lidl or Aldi to have their petrol ones as they are way better than what you can get for £80 elsewhere. An electric pole saw may not suit your needs especially if you have to saw a lot in one go as you're reliant on the battery life. Two batteries gives me about an hour and a half, but that's plenty for me in one go. You can go all day on a gallon pf petrol. I bought it to prune trees but quickly realised that it was much more useful that ,

Hiya May, Great video, great channel, thank you for sharing both with us. I would love to go back to cold water swiming, but I have stage 3 small cell lung cancer and my consultent has more or less banned me, not good for me, or my condition. I was told I had until the end of May next year the chemo may have increased that time limit by a few months. Stay safe, Steve...

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Hey Steve, I'm sorry to hear this! I don't think you should rule out alternative options like breathwork, Yoga, low inflammatory diets. Doctors are amazing and are much more equipped in knowledge and with practice and study of your own body I believe you can know just as much, if not more! Sending hugs

Just a suggestion- a different option in place of a chainsaw, it to obtain a cordless Sabre saw. Given that you do sometimes do some d.i.y., a Sabre saw allows you to do some woodwork and cut firewood. (Just change the blades).

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Interesting, I'll look that up

One thing I miss is a good cold shower at least once a week. Unfortunately, in Florida, my well water sits in an aeration tank in the sun, so the best I get is warm showers.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Well guess we can't have it all!

Great video, what a fantastic place to stay. Not sure how clean the river the river though 🤥

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I never put my head in just incase!

lovely as ever - I do look forward to your videos each week! Random question: do you ever forget where you are moored for a moment? like driving home from work or shopping and finding yourself heading the wrong way ? Agree on the swimming, I've not been for a little while (worrying about pollution TBH) but I do find the cold water is a great stress reliever & good for my MH

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching. No I never forget. Sometimes I do when I wake up somewhere new, "where am I?"

Hi May, I was just looking at buying one of them hats last night. Interesting will be buying, they look good. Great watch and like the red outside the narrowboat. Will I get the fire going today? 1st time start of winter. Wood store looks good. Stay Safe X🐰x

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I use this that more than anything else in winter, they are so useful!! I've had mine on a few times and it's lovely and cosy!

If you don't want a chain saw, a bow saw with fresh blades is quite efficient. Especially a big one. You might even save time using that instead if you're not using it for bigger trunks. With training of course, and remembering not to use force, let the saw do the work as much as possible.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips

Hope you are alright after that storm. How did you cope? Good video. I used to go to the woodland behind my house and collect wood for my wood burner. Rule was you could have what had fallen, but you were not allowed to cut any trees down. Now i moved and miss the wood trips. 😊

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Wasn't actually on the boat during the storm! Yeah thats a fair rule, thanks for sharing!!

You will have to remind us when your program comes on channel 4 Next year. Do you get to see the same people on the cut. Your braver than me swimming in cold water but I bet you get used to it.The thought of chainsaws scare me. Have a great week and stay safe

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I will do! Things seem a lot scarier in your head than the reality, including cold water and chain saws 😊

Winter angrily says to herself😡😡, I can't beat May this year .... She has a very strong will to gather firewood and heat her boathouse.... Your video was interesting. Thank you❤❤❤

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

haha! Oh no, i'd hate to upset winter! Sheee powerful

More cold water 😜I used to sit in a sauna during the winter. We would get as hot as we could stand, then jump outside into a snow bank. Would science say this is similar to your cold river. All I know is that I slept well afterward.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

That sounds fun!

Just a bow saw and an axe would do you grand. That’s what I use I’m always in the Forrest doing bushcraft. Chainsaw would be spot on too but a bow saw and an axe there’s nothing you can’t do with them. Also learn how to baton split logs with a knife for your kindling and you’ll be laughing 👍🏻

Great video as usual and a wonderful surprise with the nudie dip

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Life is full of nudie dips

Have you thought about one of those small cordless chainsaws ? Would they be big enough ? Would be ideal for you.xxxxx

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I'll look into it!

😊😊😊

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

🙏

Personally I would go cordless saw maybe you could get sponsored by stihl for one No fuel to worry about mixing

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Not a bad shout

🐝

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

🌞

look up high quality wood saws like silky saws. they are quite efficient, quiet too! saves having to mix 2stroke and keeping bar oil. and nothing worse than dibbing the chainsaw in to soil or a stone. the chain is instantly dulled. either way. its good to learn how to sharpen your own blades/chains. saves money and time. oh, if you get bar oil for a chainsaw be careful with the biodegradeable stuff as it dries out and blocks up the oiling system on the saw when its left laying for a few months

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Which canal is this? The Coventry?

would love to see a video on how you do the filming single handed assuming you are only using one camera.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

So id have to film myself filming myself AHHH! Its already hard enough haha!

@redvalley9

8 ай бұрын

@@wellbeingonwater hmm hadn’t thought of that!

Do you ever do Live streams?

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I could do...

You mention a chain saw but have you considered a safer Rip saw. It certainly would manage the side of wood that you need, they’re safer and easy to control and run on a chargeable battery. Much safer too when working on your own and you wouldn’t need all the expensive protective clothing.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Oo thanks I'll look into that

@darrenatkinson8500

8 ай бұрын

@@wellbeingonwaterit’s cheaper to maintain as you just buy blades, easy to store and not as noisy. Just worth considering, if you need me to send a link just let me know.

Beaten to first comment….!!!

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ahhhh shames

hey may, you should get a cat!? matt

We’re you affected by all the rain at the weekend?

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I wasn't at the boat!

Ha ha! we all know what the best part of the foam monster is, so be very careful! Jumping on slippery branches to break them why not use the two together trees in front of you to snap it between? put it between and pull save twisting your ankle. If your ever Torquay way on Boxing day you can join the rest for their annual sea dip and the morning, go in normal swimsuits and come out blue, pure punishment. If your bow floor is above the waterline or an outlet can be made above the waterline, get the welder out, 4 holes throw both skins, two bits of pipe running through both holes each side, (or one through one side whichever), three hours of prep and welding inside and out, sorted. Winter is a coming so get stocked and stay warm.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Nice advice. I quite enjoy fighting with sticks! Sadly the bow is below the waterline otherwise I'm sure it would drain much easier

May instead of risking injury trying to break wood if there is a clump of trees with V shape uprights push desired amount of wood through and pull

@LokiOdinson-fz8ps

8 ай бұрын

Very little chance of injury breaking small brush.

@martynwylde288

8 ай бұрын

it was towards the larger pieces I do bushcraft and it is something I use to break certain woods@@LokiOdinson-fz8ps

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Good on you clearing paths & foraging wood. Think seriously about chainsaws. You really need a proper course that will cost you about £1000, take a week & then there is the safety gear. Plus storing the saw & more particularly petrol on board. A very viable alternative is a good Silky or Silkys (arguably the best Japanese pruning saws, the Gomtaro is probably the cheapest useful one, but a Big Boy is worth thinking about). Real Silkys are very effective. I am a qualified tree surgeon, but carry Silkys on my boat, not chainsaws. With some effort, they will handle anything you want to tackle - cheaper, safer, silent, minimal maintenance, good exercise, etc, etc. Do wear a good glove on your non saw hand though! Also, though ash will burn wet, that does not mean you should, it is lower moisture, but not dry, so won't burn well, will soot up, tar up & fill with creosote your Aga and stove. Worth drying first. Similarly wood on the ground. The best by far is standing dead wood or dead wood still on the tree. Both will be burnable dry.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ooo thanks for all the great tips!

Why don't you have a battery-operated chain saw or at least an ax and a ruff cut hand saw

@wellbeingonwater

5 ай бұрын

I do have an axe and recently got a chainsaw

Safety First people! before wild swimming in the UK, always check are the Tories currently in charge? If so, do take extra care as the waterways may also be full of shit

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

💩

🙏🙏💪😉

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

✌️

Fabulous video, thank you!!! Aren't you worried about what might be in the river, given the 💩that water companies have been pumping into them?

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

There's online info you can check before you swim 👌

@richardwall2692

8 ай бұрын

@@wellbeingonwater in that case, swim on, fair maiden 🙂

The foam monster is run off from the crop sprays.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Ewww

15:57 😂

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

😁

Ill stop now

Another good way to break the branches, is to jam it in a crook of a tree rather than jumping on it.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Good tips!

Hi, Hope your safety moored away from the Fooding that’s happening around the country at the moment. Our local canal Tow path is under 1ft of water . With a Narrowboat moored up to it (I don’t think there is anyone at home ) . Are there any regulations about gathering Fire wood ? You do hear ridiculous stories about someone’s Dog carrying a stick back to the Car ,and the own being fined for removing it from the Wood .

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

All is well here re. Flooding! Thankfully. There are rules and regs for everything these days. I always get permission from landowners and/or give my time in exchange for a bit of wood

May, you are brilliant to get up and do this boat life on your own. Full respect. Love watching your vlogs. Not to mention, you are really hot!!,

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

My last comment was apparently in breach of community guidelines. REMOVED by U Tube pmsl.. Summary of comment was congrats on the "swim" and showing the clip. link to a "pocket chainsaw" (you'll have to look it up) benefits of pocket chainsaw include a good physical and cardio workout, no expensive fuels to buy so always ready to go.

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

I will look it up!

You didn’t have to go naked! Not complaining though 🫣

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Dont have to do anything if you dont want to !

Chainsaw purchase…hunt around you will probably get a deal to include safety equipment. Don’t forget steel toecap boots..

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Great tips! Thanks

Look into electric rechargeable, chainsaws they don’t have to deal with gas

@wellbeingonwater

8 ай бұрын

Will do thanks!