Electric engines are all well and good for the environment if you have a fossil-free way of powering the batteries. But even here in the tropics where we have solar power and lithium batteries, a few cloudy days means switching on the generator. Paul and Anthony (Narrowboat Life Unlocked) say they use MORE diesel to run their boat after installing an electric engine, because they have to keep switching on the generator! I'm concerned about the overlooked human and environmental cost of mining minerals for all these batteries (lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese, alumina, tin, tantalum, magnesium and vanadium). Is it any better than mining for oil and gas? Here in Indonesia "...5,331 hectares of tropical forests have been cut within nickel mining concessions on Halmahera, totaling a loss of approximately 2.04 metric tons of greenhouse gases (CO2e) previously stored as carbon in those forests". Dunno the answer to all this angst! Hydrogen? Nuclear? Totally agree with you about keeping life as simple as possible! Liz 😀👍🐝🌳🌻

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

We agree with everything you say. We are also really concerned about the mineral mining. The worry is that people are being let to believe that electric power id good for the environment and will them use more. I recently saw an outdoor wood burning pizza oven which was electrically controlled. What a complete nonsense!!!

@followtheboat

23 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat That is mad! Maybe we should get an electric BBQ for the beach instead of using driftwood? 🤔😀 We keep gadgets to a minimum, even replacing the electric flush on the loo with a manual version. For safety reasons, we replaced the gas cooker with a two-ring induction hob (sailboats and gas are not a good combination). It meant losing the oven, but I can cook everything I need on a two-ring hob. Safe travels! 🙏

Finally had a chance to catch up and give this a listen. I've always enjoyed the podcasts and I'm so glad that you have started up again. Fran I cannot tell you how absolutely delighted I was to hear that you are using the journal for your daily haikus. Years ago I tried to do the same and failed, but you have inspired me to consider trying again. Best to you both and as always, looking forward to the next blog/vlog/podcast. 💜

@FloatingOurBoat

11 күн бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth. Your book is perfect for them, I just wish I had hand written them all along. Have another go at the Haikus, I find it a great way to sum up one aspect of the day.

#replay loving these podcasts. Sonsorry we missed you both at Crick it was mental x

I am excited for the return of the podcasts! I have a long car trip coming up in a few days and guess what's first on my playlist!

@FloatingOurBoat

21 күн бұрын

Have fun!

I remove all packaging as much as possible at the supermarket. Plastic bottle lids have changed to save losing plastic lids

What a lovely cruise, thank you so much. It's a shame about the fly tipping, mind you I would collect any wood for woodwork projects! Just a thought the wood is perfect for kindling if it is untreated. Not sure it's ok to burn if it has preserver in it, I maybe wrong. Looking forward to your next video. What a beautiful meadow. Thanks again.

@FloatingOurBoat

20 күн бұрын

I collected two big bags of wood which we will great for kindling.

You're on You Tube! So nice to hear from you & hear your chat. I am the same in cities especially the light, I am use to dark nights no lights or noise so understand. LOL Nobby no mates LOL Judy Dench still gets nervous so even professionals do. I have subscribe to your website now so I will be getting updates. Glad you had a good time "No place like home" right.

@FloatingOurBoat

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for subscribing, there should be a blog post later this week

I admire your concern for nature envy foraging wild garlic birding thank you for sharing so much wonderful.i saw a canal boat video of some lively 25:54 town and felt i was in a iron age fort

You both sound like me not as bad here in South Australia re driving but I drive the same! Its the age thing. I HATE being harassed for doing the speed limit! Lovely to hear from you xo xo

We are fortunate to buy our fruit and veg from a proper greengrocer. He's been unable to get cauli at a pruce he can sell them for several weeks. Then he suddenly had 2 for £1 , the reason being a very large supermarket had refused a whole consignment because they were unwrapped!!! The farmer loses out.

@FloatingOurBoat

11 күн бұрын

Unbelievable. What are our supermarkets doing.

If you are on the Weaver next spring you should hear cuckoos around marbury park/anderton nature park.

Just realised you are doing podcasts 🎉 So relaxing using my earbuds whilst pottering around the house or garden..With a cup of tea 🍵 😆🌻🦋🐝🐞

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying them x

@Country-Gal-at-Heart

24 күн бұрын

@FloatingOurBoat Thank you too. Wishing you both a wonderful relaxing evening x

You two just don't know what a treat it is to watch your video vlogs. Love the podcasting 'extra'. Not bad, not bad at all.🥰 Give those wee pups a hug from us ~ Lacy, Mike & Hamish🐾

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

Will do thank you.

I like it, good to hear you. I drive in the slow lane and only come out to overtake then scuttle back again. 😊

Love the idea of a book and love the adventures of the two of you plus K9s ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much for sharing 😊

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

Thank you

I would love to read your poems and see the art work❤

Can we see the question and answers vid on play back guys

@FloatingOurBoat

11 күн бұрын

Just released now x

We love the sound of diesel engine ❤

I have followed you for quite a long time please can you bring back the videos? It didn’t seem right podcast

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

We still do videos. There will be one published this weekend. The podcasts are extra for those who want something more

I’ll post over to Goodreads & find you!

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

Thank you

Good to see you

Good luck with your podcasts. I'm sure they'll be wonderful. However, I don't do well with only vocal so I won't be listening. That's just me! I like to sit and watch. I hope this goes well for you.

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

Thank you, its not for everyone but there is a video out this weekend

@pilpelet100

24 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat I look forward to it.

Forget about electric and diesel get a horse like it was back in the day.

@FloatingOurBoat

11 күн бұрын

If only... they have been banned from the towpaths ironically

On my soap box. Bet Australia is right down there with UK. Agree Fran! Corporations are the problem! Its all about profit/greed. Agree 100% I'm the same, I op shop, minimal use & I've increased last 4 yrs, making my deodorant etc. You could go as a bumble bee Fran LOL? Woman of my own heart Rich is my son LOL. Write in long hand & transfer Fran! I do everything in longhand first I don't know the gadget of what you speak. Poems & Art would be nice

@FloatingOurBoat

21 күн бұрын

Well said. I should have known better than to trust technology.

Miss everything you have done in the past and sorry you have changed format and modus operandi... thanks a lot, best of luck and adios. Jim

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

We haven't changed anything Jim, just added a podcast. The videos are still there and there will be a new one this weekend

“Nobby no Mates”

Enoughism, that’s a good term.

👍👍👍💯💯💯

🧠💪💚🤝.🙋‍♂️🙏

Oh no. Blogging instead of vlogging. Isn’t there a place for blogging? Are you done vlogging?

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

Not instead of, as well as. We have been blogging, podcasting and vlogging for a long while. There will be a new vlog this weekend.

Sick of hearing about Crick for months before and afterwards to be honest

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

Oh well. We only talked about Crick for about 2 minutes. Hope you enjoyed all the other things we discussed ??

@narrowbeamdaydream

24 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat yes of course:-)

Hate podcasts I won’t be listening. Bye.

@FloatingOurBoat

24 күн бұрын

see ya!