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The Mindful Narrowboat
Великобритания
Добавлен 5 фев 2020
This is my narrowboat vlog of journeys that I take on my boat and the nature that I explore during each mooring. I include the nature journal that I have created based on my visit at the end of each video with a poem. My aim is to create moments of mindfulness for you to sit back and relax to. If you like British canals, boats, nature and poetry then you will enjoy this vlog. Thank you so much for visiting my channel.
If you would like to support my channel, then I have a:
Coffee Page
www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula
Patreon Page:
https:patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat
Etsy Page:
TheMindfulNarrowboat.etsy.com
Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me! 🦋🌻
Contact:
You can catch me on:
Twitter at: @TheMindfulNB
Instagram: @themindfulnb
Or email: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com
It's always lovely to hear from you and I will get back to you!
Take care x
If you would like to support my channel, then I have a:
Coffee Page
www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula
Patreon Page:
https:patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat
Etsy Page:
TheMindfulNarrowboat.etsy.com
Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me! 🦋🌻
Contact:
You can catch me on:
Twitter at: @TheMindfulNB
Instagram: @themindfulnb
Or email: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com
It's always lovely to hear from you and I will get back to you!
Take care x
Can You Narrowboat at Night? I Wish I Hadn't! #198
It is pouring with rain and getting dark, so quick thinking decisions have to be made as to what to do next and where to moor. We thought we made the right choice but we hear in the morning that we have made a mistake. Sit back relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻
Coffee Page:
www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula
Patreon Page:
www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat
Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me!
I also sell some of my nature journal entries on Etsy at themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com
Music: Envato Elements
Evolution by
Butterfly Effect by Adigold
Beauty by Phil Larson
Rains Will Come by Synch Hits
Birds Short by Alexbird
Old Fortress by _Blacksmith_
Heavenly Waters by Purple Planet
You can catch me o...
Coffee Page:
www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula
Patreon Page:
www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat
Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me!
I also sell some of my nature journal entries on Etsy at themindfulnarrowboat.etsy.com
Music: Envato Elements
Evolution by
Butterfly Effect by Adigold
Beauty by Phil Larson
Rains Will Come by Synch Hits
Birds Short by Alexbird
Old Fortress by _Blacksmith_
Heavenly Waters by Purple Planet
You can catch me o...
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Видео
This is a Shock To My Narrowboating #197
Просмотров 43 тыс.День назад
It's time to leave my comfort zone and head out to new waters. The guide book tells me that I am leaving the best behind me. It's going to be a very different summer- can I handle the shock? Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🌻🦋 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me! I also sell some of m...
Am I Isolated Living and Working on a Narrowboat?#196
Просмотров 34 тыс.14 дней назад
Every week, I move my home to somewhere new and I work in my floating home too. This lifestyle could be very isolating, so do I find it like that? In this vlog, I show how I manage this nomadic way of living. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me! I a...
Making a Change to the Way I Narrowboat #195
Просмотров 44 тыс.21 день назад
In this vlog, I do something that I haven't done before and it makes narrowboating feel completely different, but will I repeat it? I also climb Tegg's Nose and find out more about the wonderful place that I have moored my boat. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Take care 🦋🌻 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank you so much; it really me...
How Much Does a Canal Narrowboat Cost? #194
Просмотров 56 тыс.Месяц назад
In this vlog, I talk about how much I paid for my canal narrowboat home and what my money bought me. I also look at the cost of a brand new canal narrowboat too and if I could afford an electric boat. All this is done as I move my home along the water. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank y...
So How Have I Lived in This Tiny Floating Home For 5 Years? #193
Просмотров 78 тыс.Месяц назад
It's Year 5 of living on a narrowboat and continuously cruising for me and as I head back down the Peak Forest Canal to a highly recommended mooring spot, I reflect on some of the things that I have learnt while living in such a tiny space. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻 I also mention www.forcesvetsafloat.co.uk in this vlog. Their website tells you all about their amazing work and how...
My Canal Journey Is Going To Take an Unexpected Turn #192
Просмотров 36 тыс.Месяц назад
The canal system is very old which means that things will go wrong on it and that can take time to fix. When you live your life as a continuous cruiser then you have to learn to manage unexpected changes to your travel plans. This week, I have to do that too. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat ...
When Narrow Boating Becomes Dangerous! #191
Просмотров 46 тыс.Месяц назад
You might think that living off grid, on the water, is stress free compared to life on land? In this vlog, I show some of the things that can go wrong living off grid and how they can be solved. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🌻🦋 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me! I also sell some ...
#190 Trying to Outrun a Storm in My Narrowboat Home
Просмотров 84 тыс.2 месяца назад
The weather is about to become extremely stormy with gale force winds and heavy rains on the way. Can we get to a safe mooring before it arrives? This vlog shows you exactly what it's like to live on a narrowboat when the weather is challenging. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🌻🦋 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank you so m...
#189 So Why Exactly Do I Live on a Narrowboat?
Просмотров 38 тыс.2 месяца назад
As I move my narrowboat home to a new spot, I talk about why I live like this and what I want to get out of my narrowboat life. My journey leads me to some fascinating places this week which ties in with why I choose to live like this. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🦋🌻 I sign a petition this week to save a vital habitat from destruction. The petition can be found on: savedanesmoss.com www...
#188 An UNFORGETTABLE Journey on my Narrowboat-The Majestic Beauty of The British Canal System!
Просмотров 30 тыс.2 месяца назад
This week, I take my narrowboat home through unbelievable feats of engineering and I see things that take my breath away. I will never forget my experience of this particular stretch of the canal and I describe why in this vlog. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Take care🦋🌻 I also mention vlogger Trev from @TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat as I pass his boat. You can check out his vlog by the link above. Coff...
#187 This is Where I've Wanted To Be From The Beginning of my NARROWBOAT Life
Просмотров 41 тыс.2 месяца назад
I have been looking forward to moving my little floating home onto this canal for over five years and in this vlog it becomes a reality- but does it live up to my expectations of it? Sit back, relax and enjoy! Take care x 🌻🦋 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me! I also sell some of my natu...
#186 Unfinished Business on My Boat and I Need Time to Reflect
Просмотров 51 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this narrowboat vlog, I have some unfinished business to do before I leave the Caldon Canal and then I get some very sad news that forces me to stop and reflect. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care🌻🦋 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/themindfulnarrowboat Thank you so much; it really means a lot to me! I also sell some of my nature journal entries on...
#185 Where Am I Going to Call Home For The Rest of The Year?
Просмотров 64 тыс.3 месяца назад
It's time to think about where I am going to live off grid this spring and summer. I only plan a season at a time and I would like to moor my floating home somewhere that I haven't been before. Find out where I decide to head towards as I do my favourite cruise of the year so far. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care🦋🌻 Coffee Page: www.buymeacoffee.com/themindfula Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/...
#184 Getting Through The Winter Weather in My Tiny Home
Просмотров 82 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this vlog, the winter weather causes all sorts of problems to life on the river and canal, so how do we cope living off grid when this happens? This video shows you how. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care🦋🌻 In this vlog, I visit the Consall Forge Pottery. If you would like to visit, please contact Nick on 01538 266625 so that he can open the shop for you. It's well worth a visit! Coffee Pa...
# 183 Is This The Most Stupid Thing I've Done Narrowboating?
Просмотров 49 тыс.4 месяца назад
# 183 Is This The Most Stupid Thing I've Done Narrowboating?
#182 Searching for Peace on My Narrowboat
Просмотров 48 тыс.4 месяца назад
#182 Searching for Peace on My Narrowboat
#181 This is Risky! Man in the Canal!
Просмотров 48 тыс.4 месяца назад
#181 This is Risky! Man in the Canal!
# 180 Prepping for a Big Storm and How I Earn a Living on My Narrowboat
Просмотров 251 тыс.4 месяца назад
# 180 Prepping for a Big Storm and How I Earn a Living on My Narrowboat
# 179 Narrowboat Stuck in An Arctic Blast!
Просмотров 39 тыс.5 месяцев назад
# 179 Narrowboat Stuck in An Arctic Blast!
#178 Emergency LOCK Closure! Can We Get Our NARROWBOAT Through?
Просмотров 24 тыс.5 месяцев назад
#178 Emergency LOCK Closure! Can We Get Our NARROWBOAT Through?
#177 A Year NARROWBOATING the Wilderness of the UK Canals
Просмотров 54 тыс.5 месяцев назад
#177 A Year NARROWBOATING the Wilderness of the UK Canals
#176 Goodbye NARROWBOAT Alice Grace
Просмотров 106 тыс.5 месяцев назад
#176 Goodbye NARROWBOAT Alice Grace
#175 Cruising in a STORM in My Tiny NARROWBOAT Home!
Просмотров 82 тыс.6 месяцев назад
#175 Cruising in a STORM in My Tiny NARROWBOAT Home!
#174 Surviving on My Narrowboat in Freezing Temperatures!
Просмотров 1,1 млн6 месяцев назад
#174 Surviving on My Narrowboat in Freezing Temperatures!
#173 Did Diesel Wreck My Engine? Why Can't I Buy HVO?
Просмотров 68 тыс.6 месяцев назад
#173 Did Diesel Wreck My Engine? Why Can't I Buy HVO?
#172 Our Engine Problems Are Worse Than We Thought!
Просмотров 73 тыс.6 месяцев назад
#172 Our Engine Problems Are Worse Than We Thought!
#171 How Much Does It COST To Live On a NARROWBOAT?
Просмотров 55 тыс.7 месяцев назад
#171 How Much Does It COST To Live On a NARROWBOAT?
#170 Did I Cause A Flood and My First Solo Cruise!
Просмотров 34 тыс.7 месяцев назад
#170 Did I Cause A Flood and My First Solo Cruise!
#169 Our NARROWBOAT Engine Goes Up in Smoke! Is This The End of Narrowboat Alice Grace?
Просмотров 72 тыс.7 месяцев назад
#169 Our NARROWBOAT Engine Goes Up in Smoke! Is This The End of Narrowboat Alice Grace?
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Just catching up on your videos Vanessa so much in this one and I cannot believe that amazing stall selling the mushrooms, such a lovely market. Christine's boat looked so pretty and Zephyr looked impressed with her namesake boat too! such a beautiful waterway. Zephyr certainly won the argument with the ball! Thank you so much as always being surrounded by such beautiful countryside and wildlife plus meeting other boaters and folk using the towpath must really help lessen the feeling of isolation x
Another wonderful journey, You have certainly mnaged to make me feel that I am with you and sharing with you on your journay . stay safe and thank you
thank you ☻
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I'm loving going through your old vlogs, we love Old joe we visit him a lot ! My son is autistic and he loves clock towers. Old Joe is one of his favourites. Back in the 70s my uncle worked on Old Joe.
Hi Vanessa. Told you I would try to catch up. It’s 2:30 Am here so this is my last one for tonight. Tomorrow I will start earlier. I love that you’ve met so many different people along your path and you have video footage to back up those memories which is awesome. You share your experiences with us and change our lives as well as those you come across in separate communities. You may not think you change our lives but you do. You make us smile and appreciate the world in a different way. I absolutely love how cozy it always seems to be with nature all around. It reminds me years ago when I was just a child and our street just had 4 houses on it and 3 were immediate family. Cars never drove down our street and the rest was just woods on either side for miles. Now there are houses everywhere and people drive so fast down the street it’s dangerous. You can’t walk down the road like we use to as you have to watch out for cars. So it reminds me of being young again and enjoying nature. I don’t think we have narrow boating here. I wish we did. Zeph is just so precious. I love her energy and happiness. Just a beautiful dog and an amazing personality. I wouldn’t be able to stop patting her and rubbing her belly hehe.
I’m so sorry I haven’t been watching lately. I’m playing catch-up. I sent you a letter. I hope you get it :) The path that you took in this video was absolutely gorgeous. I can’t believe how glorious it is. What kind of camera do you use to zoom into those birds? So amazing. Once I finish this one I will move to the next. Hugs
💜💙💚 Happy Birthday 🎉
I like that suggestion of an "observation of gongoozlers" for a group of gongoozlers. What fun. 🙂 Green Woodpecker, cool! New info for me. You're a musician! 🙂I've had fatsia japonica here too in north western USA and love it. Beautiful cruising video, and music. Thank you!
If you have Huawei internet, get rid of it. Its Chinese and the CCP use all electrical devices to spy on you, even toasters ! Like your chanel. Australia
Happy Birthday and hugs to Zephyr! I love the town and the history and of course the wildlife. The rain didn’t look fun at all however. Take care!
Oh did it rain! But eating a curry in warm pyjamas afterwards made up for it. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Belated birthday wishes. To you Vanessa & thank you for another great vlog & superb hare you can nearly see the whiskers twitch so good is the art work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I am saddened to hear thoughtless people commented on your ( disrespectfulness)if they knew you they would know not a disrespectful bone in your body that is more about them my lovely & not you as you say life is too short Have good week see you Friday 💕
Hi Sue, thank you so much for your kind support and birthday wishes too. I hope you are enjoying the sunshine this week? Take care🦋🌻
Three? Not enough. Five? Too many.
It was my birthday!🤭Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
The tunnel was absolutely scary and I wasn’t even there. Nice cruising with you.
It was a scary one!😱Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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You have gained great experience in night sailing well done. Do not worry what people say, you are proceeding on your journey and adventure. Thank you for your video.
That is is kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Hello Vanessa, do you feel you always have to be moving on the waterways, is that your choice or can you rest for a few days in one nice spot?
I stay in a place for a week at a time mostly. I have to move every two weeks though as that is the licence that I have. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Love the way Zephyr was lead down next to you, looking at you, whilst you were talking to camera. It was as if she was saying 'Who are you talking to?' Another good vlog, thank you.
She does do that doesn’t she!🐾🐾🤭 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
I Wish Australia Had Canals💗
Ah but you have rainforests and the outback! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Beautiful vlog have just liked and subbed on the strength of it xxx sending you much love and light..... ignore the horrible people
That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for subbing too. Take care🌻🦋
Another lovely video Thank you But a little more jam for me please.
More jam on its way!🤩Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
You should be an audio book speaker you would do well I think😊
What a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Happy belated birthday Vanessa…
That is so kind of you. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Stay safe and well Vanessa and Zephyr. Blaze and I love your vlog xxx
Thank you so much for watching with Blaze. Take care🦋🌻
Absolutely love your journeys, your observation and love of nature, your drawings and writings. Thank you for sharing your adventures on the Alice Grace with dear Zephyr by your side.❤
That is so kind of you, Connie. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
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Should check steering on rudder. It has a lot of ply.
Great tip! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
My favourite part is the Nature Journal! The Macclesfield Canal sounds like it should have a poem all of its own.
You are right; it should have a poem of its own shouldn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Did the complainers mention your boat, or where they perhaps talking about the one that had moored up at the water point that you mentioned earlier?
They mentioned both of us. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
What a peaceful and calming video. Thank you.
I’m so pleased that you found it relaxing. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
I admire your narrow boat journey video's your and freedom from the stationary traditional homes is something i wish to experience myself Thank you for your enthusiasm and quest for adventures your a incredible artist as your journal shows its all from your memories of the day incredible you are impressive human 👏🏻 Thanks for sharing your moments
That is so kind of you, Mark. Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat Thank you for taking a moment to respond you have incredible spirits many folks admire myself included i see you take moments of your day's to thank everyone i enjoy watching your narrowboat adventures i am currently watching your video looking back on your 5 year journeys pleasantly peaceful & safe journeys 🙏
Happy Birthday! 🎉
Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
The colour of that canal is exactly the hue and tone i like my Tea.
I agree! Thank you so much for watching. Take care🦋🌻
Your channel is fantastic! Cheers.
Thank you so much! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Vanessa, good work 👍😁 happy birthday 🎂🎈.
Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
A very Happy belated Birthday Vanessa.Hope you had a lovely day.🎉💐🌸🎂xx
That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Isn’t it wonderful to feel safe and cozy in a storm? I love it. It makes me feel alive.
It really is!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Since when did cents become coins of the realm?😂😂🤣 Happy belated birthday 😘
😂Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Belated birthday wishes. 🎂
Thank you so much! Take care 🌻🦋
Once again, I love your channel. Thank you for what you do. Your journal is beautiful. I would love for you to show sometime how you brew a proper pot of tea. 🙂
I am so pleased that you enjoy the channel, Melissa!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Happy Belated birthday 🎂
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thank you ☻
You are very welcome. Take care 🦋🌻
How brilliant to catch sight of a hare! The fastest animal in Britain! We are such clumsy apes compared to these wonders of nature. I feel the same about our lovely kangaroos here in Oz - they can hop up to 45 miles per hour - and the fastest human can only run 5 miles per hour - astonishing! I did a copy of that famous Albrecht Durer painting of a hare recently - it's not easy to pencil in all the rippling lines of fur, and then the fluffy white fur on his chest and under his legs - I had to combine coloured pencils with pastels to get the right effect. You sketched him so beautifully - and you captured that hare's fierce dignity.
Your sketch sounds magnificent! They are such fun to draw aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
What book of maps is it that you for the canals?
I use the Pearson's Guide. It is a great, little book.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat Thanks! Do you use other sources for the ones that the Pearson's don't cover, such as the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal, or do you just wing it since they're only fairly short?