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The Mindful Narrowboat
United Kingdom
Приєднався 5 лют 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 on Twitter at: @TheMindfulNB
On Instagram @themindfulnb
Or email: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com
It's always lovely to hear from you and I will get back to you.
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 on Twitter at: @TheMindfulNB
On Instagram @themindfulnb
Or email: themindfulnarrowboat@gmail.com
It's always lovely to hear from you and I will get back to you.
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This is a Shock To My Narrowboating #197
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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
Переглядів 35 тис.21 день тому
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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!
Переглядів 31 тис.2 місяці тому
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
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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# 183 Is This The Most Stupid Thing I've Done Narrowboating?
#182 Searching for Peace on My Narrowboat
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#182 Searching for Peace on My Narrowboat
#181 This is Risky! Man in the Canal!
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#181 This is Risky! Man in the Canal!
# 180 Prepping for a Big Storm and How I Earn a Living on My Narrowboat
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# 180 Prepping for a Big Storm and How I Earn a Living on My Narrowboat
# 179 Narrowboat Stuck in An Arctic Blast!
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# 179 Narrowboat Stuck in An Arctic Blast!
#178 Emergency LOCK Closure! Can We Get Our NARROWBOAT Through?
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#178 Emergency LOCK Closure! Can We Get Our NARROWBOAT Through?
#177 A Year NARROWBOATING the Wilderness of the UK Canals
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#177 A Year NARROWBOATING the Wilderness of the UK Canals
#176 Goodbye NARROWBOAT Alice Grace
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#176 Goodbye NARROWBOAT Alice Grace
#175 Cruising in a STORM in My Tiny NARROWBOAT Home!
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#175 Cruising in a STORM in My Tiny NARROWBOAT Home!
#174 Surviving on My Narrowboat in Freezing Temperatures!
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#174 Surviving on My Narrowboat in Freezing Temperatures!
#173 Did Diesel Wreck My Engine? Why Can't I Buy HVO?
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#173 Did Diesel Wreck My Engine? Why Can't I Buy HVO?
#172 Our Engine Problems Are Worse Than We Thought!
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#172 Our Engine Problems Are Worse Than We Thought!
#171 How Much Does It COST To Live On a NARROWBOAT?
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#171 How Much Does It COST To Live On a NARROWBOAT?
#170 Did I Cause A Flood and My First Solo Cruise!
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#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?
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#169 Our NARROWBOAT Engine Goes Up in Smoke! Is This The End of Narrowboat Alice Grace?
Hi Vanessa, I’m a new subscriber and you are an absolute ray of sunshine ☀️. Every vlog is 20 plus minutes of pure joy 😃
Vanessa you really do get to see the most amazing scenery. Your views you take us on are just astounding. There was a clip of you when you said you were really going to miss the forest views and there was this house that was right there. I want that house LOL right by the canal. I could just picture myself in it looking out one way seeing the beautiful hills and landscape and looking behind the house and seeing the canal and the narrowboats as well as the people walking the paths. Breathtaking. I wish!!!!!! Just love it all
Oh that was a nice quote! And so true. And yet it applies to women too, yes? I love the details you share. Mushrooms growing in a lock gate. So much more you share with us. So beautiful at Wendover Arm, thank you! And yes thank you for asking for volunteer help or financing, anything that helps. Ah, "as if by magic", but not so magic, since your energy helped make it happen. Magic happens when we help it, all of us. Thank you Vanessa, your videos are stunningly beautiful.
hi recently found your channel and started from the beginning of them , when you say we do you travel with zephyr or is the a mr mindful with you keep the blogs coming o chilling ty
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Your poetry is lovely.
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Another lovely video Vanessa and Zeph. Thank you for all the views, the nature and wildlife and for your beautiful journal and poetry. You are inspiring. Enjoy the coffee 🥰
Happy Birthday Vanessa. Fab video. Never mind the moaning , bad vibe folk, best ignored and forgotten. 😊
You are an artist my dear. And, what’s more, you can do landscape painting too. You’ve got what it takes. I love the natural world too. So many people don’t even notice it all around them. Nice cruising with you again this week. Cheers!
I'm always a few days late, but wanted to wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY from across the pond in the states!! Love your videos and your travels throughout the lovely English canal system.
Thank you for the lovely, adventurous, and educational videos! Most of all, thank you for sharing your art and poetry. So uplifting to me! ❤
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Thankyou for a lovely video. Recently discovered your channel and subscribed.
Thank you so much guys! Good luck with your new channel. Take care 🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat thanks so much🤩
Question Vanessa how far North do you go and how far South do you go on the network of canals in England.🤔
Good question: The furthest place North is, Tewitfield on the very top of the Lancaster Canal in England and the South is a place called Goldaming on the River Wey. Thank you for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
@@themindfulnarrowboat Thanks Vanessa.
Your nature footage is phenomenal, especially the skaters! Looking forward to making your holey cheese bread - have written down the ingredients. Thanks!☺
Oh dear, good luck with that bread! 😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat I'll be adapting the recipe for a Dutch oven as I don't have a breadmaker. Should be fun! Give Zeph a hug from me 🥰
They say if a robin comes into contact with you. Like that it means someone is watching over an old myth I thimk❤🦋🌻
I can see why that is said. They are very special birds. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Your vlogs are my tranquility base ❤
I am so pleased that you find them so, Andrew! Take care 🦋🌻
The Hovis advert was the directorial debut for Ridley Scott, one of the all time most successful film directors.
I didn't know that- what a super fact! Thank you so much. Take care 🌻🦋
WHAT I would like to know is: How do you narrow boat owners prevent damages to the side of your homes while moving through all those narrow locks ?
Good question; narrowboats take a lot of knocks and scrapes but the steel hulls and blacking keeps them protected. Take care 🦋🌻
@themindfulnarrowboat We mountain people have no concept of what Blacking is and are extremely afraid of small living areas! Yes we think that the sight of water is a sign of the second flood is coming. You are a very brave woman to risk your life like that !
Are you saying that you do all this and much more all by yourself ? 😅
Fortunately I'm not although many do. Thank you so much for your comment. Take care 🌻🦋
What a blimmin racket of guinea fowls that was!😉 P.S. Your journal segments are really something special!🙂
It really was, wasn't it? 😂😱 Thank you so much for your kindness about my journal too.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Narrowboat Inspired by Nature, Vlog on You Tube, you could be interested different but like yours
It's a great channel isn't it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Favorite animal is a dog Favorite plant is a Rose
Great choices! Thank you so much, Connie! Take care 🌻🦋
You must continue living the way that makes you and all of us happy with your way of life as the time will come that you too will have to slow down and write a book !!! 😅
Great advice, John! Thank you so much. Take care 👍🦋🌻
Thank you for sharing your version of the Great Escape - it's truly the gift that keeps on giving :)
Thank you so much- that is so kind of you! Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Great hopefully bought one of your journals that my daughter will so enjoy. Thank you
That is so kind of you, Kay! Thank you so much. Take care 🦋🌻
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Love your book
I am so pleased. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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Hi how are you ? May all be good with you ❤❤❤
Thank you, I love your journey and all the stories. ❤️
That is so kind, Gillian! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Good idea ! Get away for a change of pace or you will wind up like it was before with a headache! 😅
Exactly! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
A new subscriber. What a lovely time I spent watching your vlog. Hope to see next one soon. Enjoy your peaceful way of living together with your dog.❤
A new subscriber. What a lovely time I spent watching your vlog. Hope to see next one soon. Enjoy your peaceful way of living together with your dog.❤
That is so kind of you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Thank you for sharing your adventures on the canals . I’m envious of your lifestyle. Unfortunately at 6’2” tall, I fear I’m too tall for a narrow boat. However, we may try a holiday on the canals next year. X
I think you might be surprised by the height of a narrowboat. My son is 6ft 1 and he has plenty of space when he visits. It's a good idea to try a holiday on one and see how you get on.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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With South Africa having been under British rule in the colonial era, many places were given British names because the surveyors were often expats probably very homesick. So it is that in the arid Kalahari there is a small community with the name Severn on the banks of a dry river bed.
That is unbelievable! 🤩👍 Thank you so much for your great comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Howie, Hwarwee, Huwaie or Huweewa…… I don’t know too but it’s good to try and pronounce it 😬😬👍🏻
Thank you, Steve! Take care 🦋🌻
Wy is it l love you and your beautiful world because,because,because,it’s endless and full of joyful love ❤
Thank you so much, Jack! Take care 🦋🌻
I really enjoy your videos and your lovely journaling keep on travelling
That is so kind of you!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
7:13 - same, my furry friend. Same <3
🐾🐾Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Belas imagens. Um abraço de um brasileiro do sul.
Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
With so many joining the narrow boat culture has it like everything else coming to an end ?
I hope it doesn't end as the boats keep the canals alive.Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
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Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Vanessa, your drawing of the hare is just stunning! Narrow boating is filled with so many variables- if you can get a space to moor, working out if you have enough water and be able to moor by a water point amongst other things. Late night cruising probably adds to any difficulties. ...You are very respectful, so those folk dont know you at all... More importantly, another beautiful vlog! My other half is very impressed with your capacity for fudge! I'm also not impressed with Zephyrs capacity for treats! Love and Happy Solstice to you both....and Happy Birthday for the other week!🎂🧁🍰🍪.
Love and happy Solstice to you too, Carole! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
Lovely wildlife, love Hares but they have starey eye's
They are so beautiful aren't they?Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Another very interesting video,as a new subscriber I have a number of your videos to catch up with,but I will get there slowly but surely.I am impressed with your knowledge of the countryside and wildlife,I find your ways of explaining things so relaxing and informative.😊
Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel and watching the vlogs. I am so pleased that you are enjoying them. Welcome aboard! Take care 🦋🌻
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