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There are many things you need to change in your life in order to live on a narrowboat. Unfortunately, after five years of living on the water, we’re still not very good at minimalism. Join us this week as we try to have a spring clean and continue the progress on our homegrown veg growing journey.
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  • @DLBard-bv2nd
    @DLBard-bv2ndАй бұрын

    He's so right, the purple hat stays. It looks fabulous on you.💖

  • @sammierobinson9226
    @sammierobinson9226Ай бұрын

    On the last video, making your own Sauerkraut was mentioned. This is very easy, just layer shredded cabbage and salt in a jar or crock, cover the top of the layers with a cabbage leaf, weighed down with a weight and set aside in the dark to ferment. About 4 weeks is all it takes. For the weight, you can put a rock in a plastic bag or fill a bag with water and use that. Make sure there is no air by packing the cabbage tightly in the jar.

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953Ай бұрын

    Baby Jo's squeal.🥰 Love the recycling of old worn out boots and wellies 💚

  • @ruthking1951
    @ruthking1951Ай бұрын

    Always such a pleasure to watch. Jo's little sqeaks are adorable x😊

  • @andreaPat70
    @andreaPat70Ай бұрын

    Lovely vlog and haircut. Joubert is absolutely adorable and growing so much. Lovely to see him looking around and starting to take everything in. Hopefully we will see a lot of the sun over the summer to make up for what seems like a very long, grey and wet winter. x

  • @stephenpyner4156
    @stephenpyner4156Ай бұрын

    Loved the video jack and gabby and loving your haircut jack as it looks smarter around the sides now. It's nice to see how you upcicle things like your old footwear using them to plant strawberry plants in and the love song in a frame was a great idea. As an ex camper we used to do a similar thing to you guys by leaving items we never used at a spot on a campsite for others to use if wanted. Keep up the great videos guys and hope your allotment goes well for you ❤

  • @marianneeckertjensen4723
    @marianneeckertjensen4723Ай бұрын

    Nice spring time for tidying up and planting! And the weather is so unpredictable.. Most plants do well, though. Only beans do not like cold temperatures, below 4 degrees. Good luck :)

  • @markrant1460
    @markrant1460Ай бұрын

    "One mans garbage is another mans gold"! One needs to decide on what are wants and what are needs. Happy boating guys. Do stay warm. Mark Alberta, Canada

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650Ай бұрын

    Love the hair cut. It’s been such a wet winter and is a cold wet spring too I bet it gets you down. I always say there’s no where nicer than a river or canal in summer. Little Jo is adorable. loved this vlog. xxxx

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @dottie2884
    @dottie2884Ай бұрын

    Aww what adorable little man...Joe has amazing little squeal...wont be long and he will be talking...Gabby that picture turned out cute..What away to get your fresh veggies (Hello Fresh) yum Jack did a wonderful job cookin..look good! Was that a bluebird or a robin?? Im a bird watcher...Have a great week...

  • @Suebearish
    @SuebearishАй бұрын

    Some people like to do an exchange where you choose the number of items for the charity shop that you bring new ones home

  • @seanjamescameron
    @seanjamescameronАй бұрын

    Forget the food Jack, when I saw your new look I thought hello, FRESH!

  • @sophiematthewman1770
    @sophiematthewman1770Ай бұрын

    Good idea with the boots! Think that art piece is much better now! Lovely to hear the baby finding his voice too!! Watch this space he’ll be talking into the camera before you know it! 😂

  • @chrisknowles7443
    @chrisknowles7443Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the videos! Lovely to see incredibly cute baby Jo! Terrific haircut Jack! Gabby’s a gorgeous Mum with amazing calm (they call it cool here!). Sadly it’s cold & wet here, but lotsa Spring flowers & birds singing! Hugs xxx

  • @RebeccaFreear
    @RebeccaFreearАй бұрын

    Cosy Day At Home The best four-word combination of the day. And yes, the purple hat 👍🏻

  • @vickyf164
    @vickyf164Ай бұрын

    Hey guys 👋 lovely vlog, Jo is adorable and his little squeals 😊 Have a blessed week 🙏

  • @yvonnebailey24
    @yvonnebailey24Ай бұрын

    Love the hair.cant believe how much Jo has grown x

  • @susanhoward2906

    @susanhoward2906

    Ай бұрын

    Love the picture ❤

  • @user-pq4qc8tb7s
    @user-pq4qc8tb7sАй бұрын

    Always remember-clutter is not irreplaceable 😊l ‘ve found hand tailored suits in bins and whole toolkits in skips and have moved about 20 times and still l have too much stuff 😂

  • @efortunywhitton
    @efortunywhitton28 күн бұрын

    The haircut looks great!!! 😊

  • @59kiwilass
    @59kiwilassАй бұрын

    Great idea to recycle the old boots. Love Jouberts little squeals. He is growing fast. Good luck with the planting at your allotment. Hope your weather improves. We are half way through Autumn in New Zealand. Good job with the poem in the frame Gabby. It looks fabulous. Have a good week guys.

  • @monikar9846
    @monikar9846Ай бұрын

    Haircut looks great! Little Jo is looking so cute and talkative. ❤ Fun, relaxing video..thanks.

  • @dianetanski464
    @dianetanski464Ай бұрын

    I love sorting out and donating items for a worthy cause. Unfortunately I am not a minimalist by any means. Wish I was, but I am married to a packrat. So anytime I try and give stuff away, he has to go through everything first and complain about it. However, I have loved this man for 42 years! So, it is what it is.

  • @FirstSuiGeneris
    @FirstSuiGenerisАй бұрын

    We do the same thing here in America too, and sometimes we put right out in front of our homes, then place a small sign that says FREE! It is normal here too!

  • @pandrew3146
    @pandrew3146Ай бұрын

    Picture looks great, we'll done. Jo is really growing li,e a spring flower beautiful and so loved❤. Thankyou for sharing and making me smile.😊

  • @terryevans5476
    @terryevans5476Ай бұрын

    Always happy to see your vlogs. Thanks 👍 love from Cornwall ❤

  • @lydiawearne2757
    @lydiawearne2757Ай бұрын

    Brilliant thank you. Keep going.

  • @claireswain9748
    @claireswain9748Ай бұрын

    The posh pudding glass pots are fabulous for dips, especially as Pringles ( once you pop, you can't stop crisps 😂 ) lids fit snug. Bring on the sunshine, am desperately keen to get our no dig veg beds planted up. Happy corridor living,from another boater.

  • @AstridD47
    @AstridD47Ай бұрын

    I really love the picture with the poem. And watching you. It’s so relaxing.

  • @mbeaumont8499
    @mbeaumont8499Ай бұрын

    Thank you for another wonderful vlog.

  • @emmabutler6192
    @emmabutler6192Ай бұрын

    Love the picture upcycle - and the gorgeous new squeal. ❤

  • @lindaburrows4724
    @lindaburrows4724Ай бұрын

    Love your videos xx

  • @KateAshworth
    @KateAshworthАй бұрын

    Loved this vlog! Just seeing what you get up to in normal daily life and seeing a bit of everything. Plus getting to see more of the baba and his adorable personality coming through 🤗🥰

  • @JewelRussell-nr8oy
    @JewelRussell-nr8oyАй бұрын

    A delightful video. Thank you

  • @lw7240
    @lw7240Ай бұрын

    Wooo your hair looks much better jack! Joubert is so gorgeous, mwah . Love to you all Lisa xx❤

  • @jaimetarne9436
    @jaimetarne943622 күн бұрын

    Have you considered using some tile, or stone type product on the wallmbehind your cooking area? Not only is it fore proof but much easier to clean from cooking than wood and wont stain through time as wood will with that kind of use. ❤

  • @sophiedereans
    @sophiedereans20 күн бұрын

    This baby is sooo cuuuuuuuuute!

  • @obiblooze5902
    @obiblooze5902Ай бұрын

    The hair looks great! Another lovely vlog, thanx

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you ✨✨

  • @dawnoakley1776
    @dawnoakley1776Ай бұрын

    Yaaaay youve had your hair cut!!!!!!😂😂😂😂 xx

  • @jmitch5161
    @jmitch5161Ай бұрын

    Joyfully inspiring as always.Thankyou for sharing.🌻

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @jackyalexander4810
    @jackyalexander4810Ай бұрын

    So cute , he's growing up , love all the food planting, I'm vegan and going to take over part of my mum's allotment as her mobility is not so good now, looking forward to the next video , you make me smile x

  • @heatherfitzgerald329
    @heatherfitzgerald329Ай бұрын

    Love your diy poster

  • @scobb2739
    @scobb2739Ай бұрын

    The love poem looks lovely

  • @steamingiron
    @steamingironАй бұрын

    Inspiring and much fun as always. How your beautiful boy is growing. xx

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, he really is!! 🥰

  • @GrazieGoesBush
    @GrazieGoesBushАй бұрын

    Just love watching what you’re up to. You’re in a narrow boat I’m in a tiny house. I understand xx

  • @suzie5772
    @suzie5772Ай бұрын

    Lovely video, as always ❤ You have such a beautiful, happy little boy, enjoy every second. X

  • @user-ut1uu1vf1d
    @user-ut1uu1vf1dАй бұрын

    Always so good to see you guys. Your are such a lovely family. Take care. GOD Bless

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you ✨

  • @dexterfitben
    @dexterfitbenАй бұрын

    Enjoyed that one.

  • @markhawthorn7438
    @markhawthorn7438Ай бұрын

    I'm sure you know this ... but, in case you don't: if you know you are going to be using the same paint for a second coat in a day or two, and you want to save on washing the brush, wrap the bristle end tightly in cling film. It slides neatly off the brush when you are ready to go again and the brush - normally - acts as if you hadn't stopped painting. It'll last for several days that way - which is helpful if you happen to be of a procrastinory (?) nature.

  • @yvonnerobertson9708
    @yvonnerobertson9708Ай бұрын

    What an adorable baby you two have🩷he is so cute!!! I like the hello fresh idea - 👍🏻✅

  • @ddenice963
    @ddenice963Ай бұрын

    He is adorable, I love he has found his voice❤❤❤

  • @BoatTime
    @BoatTimeАй бұрын

    I swear when you buy things from the charity shop, you get back to the boat and it’s doubled in size 😂 lovely video as always ❤ we remain jealous and inspired by your cinematography

  • @janroberts1815
    @janroberts1815Ай бұрын

    Love the haircut Jack. Yes Gabbie I collected the same dishes, then ran out of storage, so gave them away 🤣

  • @clarelamberti9651
    @clarelamberti9651Ай бұрын

    You can buy bamboo lids for those glass dessert pots !! Handy for butter !

  • @emummy2
    @emummy2Ай бұрын

    So glad you understand what YOUR motivation buttons are! Having just gone thru the great purge after a house fire and rebuilding a house 1/3 the size we continue to purge, ah-we call it refine, sounds better. Your set the timer is great -there is an end in sight and IF you want to continue you can. Persistance is the key. Don't wear yourselves out or you wont want to get back at it and keep it up. Here in the US we have the same kind of system- not trash, but I don't need to keep it. We have a yard and live outside of town so many things go onto the front yard and disappear thru the day. You get to set your own rules-but maybe only make decisions for your own stuff.....? Would a system of fold down shelves, tables, etc give you the flexibility your small space needs?

  • @annjarvis9300
    @annjarvis9300Ай бұрын

    Whowww just luv the hair cut well don lovely vlog has always well done with recycling the wellies and boots how well is Joe coming along luv to you all four from your oldies tc🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @Freeasabird2024
    @Freeasabird2024Ай бұрын

    The weather is so unpredictable! Just wanted to know how you manage with no curtains or blinds? Your boat looks cosy and i enjoy watching you cooking.😊

  • @glennclarke9787
    @glennclarke9787Ай бұрын

    Hi Guys. What a great Vlog. Do you have to move from your present mooring, seems like you've been in the same place for some time know. We love you 😍 xx

  • @lynnecollins3284
    @lynnecollins3284Ай бұрын

    Lovely episode. I think the white paint looked really nice for your poem.

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you ✨

  • @thehealthjunkie8996
    @thehealthjunkie8996Ай бұрын

    Oh gosh I’m totally fed up with all this rain, just torrential too and cold. Can’t wait for proper spring!! At the boat is feeling a bit warmer to me as this was my first winter which I have to say struggled with but got through. Well done guys. Love watching you three!

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    28 күн бұрын

    It's been a pretty tough winter so well done for making it through... They're not all that bad!! It does feel like Spring is pretty much here now... (Ignoring the current rain hammering on our roof 😅)

  • @pattysommers3566
    @pattysommers3566Ай бұрын

    Love your hair cut.

  • @scobb2739
    @scobb2739Ай бұрын

    Love the haircut. You look so young

  • @clydebaker1857
    @clydebaker1857Ай бұрын

    I live in a travel trailer. And my bed has hinges so that I can easily lift it up with ample storage beneath.

  • @tamirose8562
    @tamirose8562Ай бұрын

    The shoe planters is a great idea 👍

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    They do get a lot of attention from people walking by 😅

  • @rebeccareynolds9621
    @rebeccareynolds9621Ай бұрын

    Really good vlog. Being really nosey here, what was the yellow book you had on the shelves?

  • @julie9242
    @julie9242Ай бұрын

    Hi Both, Any plans to finish some of the wood trims in the narrowboat? 😊XXx

  • @ronaldhornsey7453
    @ronaldhornsey7453Ай бұрын

    Another great video love to see the little one he is growing fast a question with haveing a small plot for growing food for the pot does that you won't be cruising 😊

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Isn't he just! It takes away any huge adventures but we're still hoping to do some cruising this year. Luckily you can spend days cruising and still get within a ten minute train journey on the canals back to the home plot 😅

  • @sallysmith155
    @sallysmith155Ай бұрын

    Jo is so adorable and cute love his talking it's so sweet.Love your new hair cut jack.I must say Gabby you are lovely.I always enjoy your videos.so looking forward to the next one.☺️☺️🧸

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Sally 🙏🙏

  • @sharonhamilton2056
    @sharonhamilton2056Ай бұрын

    Focus only on what feels right to you and you can't lose your way at all. You both make lovely videos with the help of your two co-pilots, of course. You don't need any of us to tell you what to do, only you know what works for you.

  • @lesleyharris525
    @lesleyharris525Ай бұрын

    Command stripes would probably be better than hooks for hanging the poem.❤

  • @AScottishOdyssey
    @AScottishOdysseyАй бұрын

    Did you know that there is a mountain in Scotland that is commonly known as the Cobbler. It's in the Arrochar Alps.

  • @d.d.mac.3773
    @d.d.mac.3773Ай бұрын

    Heard you mentioned on Sean James Cameron, came over to have a look and now I'm a new subscriber.

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    28 күн бұрын

    Oh amazing, thanks for finding us and saying hi!!

  • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501
    @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501Ай бұрын

    Great vlog. Gotta say the haircut really suits you. How are you finding the solar providing batteries with enough power ? I marvel that your boat does not have a genny for back up. Very interested in this. Are u going to Crick ? Best wishes.

  • @natashab2304
    @natashab2304Ай бұрын

    Joe's squeal is so cute 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @bs6281
    @bs6281Ай бұрын

    Baby has grown sooo much enjoy him

  • @moirabaines3848
    @moirabaines3848Ай бұрын

    Your hair looks much more better shorter and a clean face stay safe

  • @rodneyallister9877
    @rodneyallister987729 күн бұрын

    I am 80 years old veteran had boats for 50 years investment In a Diesel fire Makes the weather warmer boats are not to bring a family up in

  • @funkyllamalady
    @funkyllamaladyАй бұрын

    Can I possibly ask if you have a permanent mooring or if you have to move every 2 weeks like some of the other channels I watch?

  • @clairecooper197
    @clairecooper197Ай бұрын

    Chilli/tomatoes!! Love it 😂😂

  • @suejackson9367
    @suejackson9367Ай бұрын

    Love your in the moment lifestyle and an allotment for future yield. Baby Jo is growing well , but my one concern was nothing yet to eat by 12? and feeding him. 😊

  • @darryl-ym2cr
    @darryl-ym2crАй бұрын

    The little guy's a cutie. Hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting! 👋👋

  • @darryl-ym2cr

    @darryl-ym2cr

    Ай бұрын

    @@thistinylife No problem. Stay safe and keep warm. Oh and I like your old green hat.

  • @elizabethreeves5985
    @elizabethreeves5985Ай бұрын

    Lovely video! But Jack, did you really push Gaby to get rid of the hat she wanted to keep?

  • @louisemoulin4704
    @louisemoulin4704Ай бұрын

    Hello. Is there a tour vid of your new boat???

  • @Anita-rq9ev
    @Anita-rq9evАй бұрын

    One never has enough time to get things done, but once you get started it works 😉. My motto most of the time is: get shit done first 😅. I like your new haircut, looks so fresh and so young 😊. Joubert is so sweet, loved the hat on him. Take care

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Ahh thanks so much!! Ha he did look pretty good in it, arguably better than Gabby 😅

  • @susannahwhitaker994
    @susannahwhitaker994Ай бұрын

    Are you moored permanently in that spot ? It seems you have taken over some of the towpath lol.🤗

  • @lexheath8276
    @lexheath8276Ай бұрын

    Love y'all. So i nèed more baby pics. Mine were born in 86 & 88. Im a starving grand pa.

  • @ShazzAnne
    @ShazzAnneАй бұрын

    Robins and bluetits have to eat a quarter of their body weight every day just to survive. Mealworms are their favourite food so thats why they’re visiting you often. I just love them and like you encourage them to my bird feeders. Love your vlogs, such a lovely couple and little Joe is as cute as a button.

  • @lorraineowen7978
    @lorraineowen7978Ай бұрын

    I'm intrigued about hello fresh, is it organic? 😊

  • @lyndamorrissey6646
    @lyndamorrissey6646Ай бұрын

    You have had a hair cut very nice look

  • @michaeltucker5752
    @michaeltucker5752Ай бұрын

    I have used Gorilla Glue many times to save “ broken” shoes…I have shoes that are 30 years old that I still wear…used your new “ bird cage” to store your paint brushes so that you can find them😂

  • @lexheath8276
    @lexheath8276Ай бұрын

    I love your haircut, you look grown up.😂

  • @pambrown9722
    @pambrown9722Ай бұрын

    My wellies are boater bin wellies lol 😆

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    28 күн бұрын

    Ha love it !!

  • @ericathompson8146
    @ericathompson8146Ай бұрын

    I just found your channel, whilst searching all things narrowboat related, what a gift! Just a few thoughts: first, are you allowed to grow stuff on the towpath next to your boat like that, second, do you stay moored up there all the time or do you continuously cruise (first video of yours Ive seen so i should probably check out the others for the answer to that), third, your baby is so sweet, what issues are there raising an infant on a narrowboat compared to in a house.

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you for finding us and saying hi!! We have a permanent mooring and are allowed bits on the towpath to a certain extent (we do need a bit of a tidy up really!!!) We're going to do a video about how we've found raising a baby onboard in the next few weeks 😊 x

  • @ericathompson8146

    @ericathompson8146

    27 күн бұрын

    @@thistinylife thats great thanks , I look forward to seeing it.

  • @user-xw6wj2qh5n
    @user-xw6wj2qh5nАй бұрын

    Any plans to finish the walls, ceiling, window surrounds, door and hatch,...?

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Nah we thought we'd just leave them 🙂

  • @bridgwll
    @bridgwllАй бұрын

    Trash or treasure? Someone’s trash is someone else’s treasure.

  • @gianniqccanada6545
    @gianniqccanada6545Ай бұрын

    This guy is better with short hair, he look younger :) and nice

  • @Dore60
    @Dore60Ай бұрын

    👍

  • @BarbaraInSunnyQld
    @BarbaraInSunnyQldАй бұрын

    I do so enjoy your vlogs. There is something that occurs to me that I feel I must have missed something. I have just realised that you don't seem to be moving. Are you on a permanent mooring?

  • @thehealthjunkie8996
    @thehealthjunkie8996Ай бұрын

    Did you get your charity box sorted!?

  • @moffatt43
    @moffatt43Ай бұрын

    Ooooo Gabby. Did someone take notice of someone saying something about Jacks Hair ? Or did the Robin try and make a nest in it Lol 😂. Looks Smart. Take no notice of the negative Nancy comments about Hello Fresh,we all understand how advertising works and how it helps your channel,my son regularly gets stuff from them too and he loves it,me I quite enjoy going shopping for the ingredients and seeing as I don’t have a new born child, I have a lot more time. I know I would have loved a food meal delivery service when my adult sons were kids,would have been a life saver 🤷‍♂️. I think Jack was right about your squished Hat being put in the charity box,the other wider brim one suited you better and it would be better for when you are cruising,especially if it rains .

  • @Ritarelay
    @RitarelayАй бұрын

    Love your vlogs been subscribed for years.. but not on this account oops 😬

  • @thistinylife

    @thistinylife

    Ай бұрын

    Ah two subscribing channels?! You treat us 😅 thank you ✨

  • @stephenpyner4156

    @stephenpyner4156

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@thistinylifenever knew you guys had another channel on KZread, if you did I would subscribe to that one too