#58 Narrowboat Life on the River Old West|Time to Get a Motorhome?

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  • @annhay4572
    @annhay4572 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Before I forget! Thank you for numbering your vlog posts. That makes it so easy to watch your vlogs in order, and hopefully soon to catch up. 🙂 My gosh, you take such extraordinarily wonderful closeup photos and videos. And, the mindful cruise, so many individual pieces I could thank you for ... so interesting, and lovely, and peaceful. Thank you.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching them and commenting. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @rikkiharcourt3868
    @rikkiharcourt3868 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well it didn’t take long for my weakness to dictate its power over me. When I first came across your vlogs I said to myself I could watch one a day, but they are so good and enjoyable on every level that I pounce of any that come up in me at once. I hope I am not through them all too soon, even if I am I will be watching for a second time. Gold cups, stars, medals and ribbons for a wonderful array of talents and communications that provide so much interest and joy.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so, so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs! That is lovely to know. There's a lot to get through though. You deserve the cups, stars, medals and ribbons if you get through them all!😂 Thank you for such a lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋

  • @angelarochester116
    @angelarochester116 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We went through that lock earlier this year and I was so nervous, I’d never heard of a slacker either. The wild life was so amazing, babies everywhere. Love this vlog 💚

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is such an incredible place for wildlife isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @MegaYosarian
    @MegaYosarian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rosie and I did that very cruise to Ely in September. You can see the Cathedral from miles away. We loved that small city and visited the Cathedral but it was full of school kids doing a careers options day. Anyway we got in free because of that. Thank you for a great vlog. I loved the moonlight at the start. I did a quick watercolour. I’ll email it if you like.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The view of the cathedral from different spots around that area is breathtaking! Please do email me the painting, I'd love to see it. Thank you for your kind words.🦋🌻

  • @johnallen148
    @johnallen148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi beautiful blog so much colours,I just hired a motorhome went to Scotland west cost and isle of sky was gone 10 days I used a EE internet box about the same size as you used never let me down once I used pay as you go ,we have a smell dog a shih tzu he was not a problem at all he traveled in his bed in between the seats,thank you for a beautiful blog,till next time take care keep safe

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello John, your holiday sounds wonderful and what a lucky dog to travel in such comfort! 🐶🥺🥺Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the vlog. Take care🦋🌻

  • @jackmullett9198
    @jackmullett9198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great lifestyle you have. You did the right thing by hiring a motorhome. The questions arise, where to keep it, will there be easy access when you want it, keeping the battery charged, maintenance and MOT? Great idea but lots to think about. 😎

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jack, there is so much to think about before buying a motor home, but having a holiday in one is good fun. Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful rest of the week, take care🦋🌻

  • @spencehh
    @spencehh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a VW T4 campervan - my dog loves it. She is happiest when we have the window open just enough for her to sit with her snoot out.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I bet that is such a beautiful sight :VW Camper and happy dog passenger! I’ve been watching those peregrine, Spence so thank you for the camera recommendation, absolutely amazing birds to watch! Thank you for watching and take care🌻🦋

  • @nancinowlen3043
    @nancinowlen3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful mindful cruise. Thank you!

  • @tessapetters3936
    @tessapetters3936 ปีที่แล้ว

    You picked one of our favourite holiday spots in Pembrokeshire.we love this whole stretch of National Park.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn’t it absolutely stunning! I’m definitely going back one day. Thank you so much for watching🤗🦋🌻

  • @kristinburton4953
    @kristinburton4953 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @jiloute22
    @jiloute22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good evening Vanessa, very beautiful views of the United Kingdom, and especially of this beautiful nature that few people know how to appreciate because they are not aware of its importance, be well and have a good week

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your lovely comments and I hope you are getting the time to explore the nature where you are. Thank you for watching and take care 🌻🦋

    • @jiloute22
      @jiloute22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@themindfulnarrowboat Yes I watch a lot, and yesterday morning I had the chance to see a cuckoo, very quickly, we hear it every day but we hardly see it

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have heard but never seen one! 🤞 I get to see and film one!

    • @jiloute22
      @jiloute22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@themindfulnarrowboat I wish it for you, it is very sound but very little visible

    • @jiloute22
      @jiloute22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@themindfulnarrowboat I think with the talent and patience you have you will be able to take a picture of him

  • @RichardBrigzy
    @RichardBrigzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really lovely photography

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, Richard! Congratulations on your new boat!🥳🌻🦋

  • @jillosler9353
    @jillosler9353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you went back to Popes Corner and travelled down the Old West? It's a lovely journey; through the manned tidal Hermitage Lock which takes you back onto the Ouse. You can travel all the way to Bedford via delights like St Ives, Houghton Mill, Huntingdon, St Neots etc. Now is the perfect weather for such a trip. Selfishly I'm glad that you are not leaving the waterways for the highways just yet! Stay safe and happy cruising.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will definitely do that trip, Jill but I have made a little detour to visit a very special place on the fens which I will film for next week. Thank you for your lovely comments. Take care🌻🦋

  • @TrogART
    @TrogART ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a 3 dongle on my boat and when off on a trip round my old hunting grounds in the Cotswolds plus Gloucester the new forest and Wales to grab some shots of the red kites I used the same dongle with never a problem.

  • @junco477
    @junco477 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate the naming of the flora and fauna. Very nice images.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so glad that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!🌼🌻🦋

  • @ross6343
    @ross6343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video! I'm so glad the narrowboat journey continues as I find your story telling enchanting, especially the ending on this video - great art work. Stay safe - be well - many blessings.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a lovely comment, Ross and so kind, thank you. It’s great to know you enjoyed the vlog. Take care🌻🦋

  • @marietjiehildebrandt1324
    @marietjiehildebrandt1324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a treasure! Thank you

  • @chrishobbs58
    @chrishobbs58 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @karynbrown7519
    @karynbrown7519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vlog. Life on the boat looks beautiful! ⚘🌷🌷🐞🕸🐦🐄🐑🐟🐠

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, Karyn.Boat life is beautiful most of the time! Take care 🌻🦋

  • @michaelhaagman6815
    @michaelhaagman6815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Vanessa ..a wonderful video as usual and amazing macro shots of the wildlife
    That’s nice you had a few days in the motor home , made a nice change for you
    All .. I would think that cruising through the beautiful countryside in your narrow boat
    Is far less stressful than driving on our overcrowded roads ..
    weather has changed, but should be back sunny again midweek..
    Have a lovely time .. Michael 🌷

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching, Michael, you are right about the overcrowded roads! Yes, where has the sun gone to? I hope you are right about it’s return! Have a lovely weekend and take care.🌻🦋

  • @pilpelet100
    @pilpelet100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautiful video as usual Vanessa. I'm happy that you'll be staying on the narrow boat. I was a bit worried that you might be switching to a motorhome permanently!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ruth, I missed the boat so much when I was away so I don’t think I will move out any time soon. Thank you for watching. Take care🌻🦋

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing Photography

  • @chrisflint7317spiderandson
    @chrisflint7317spiderandson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Motor homes are great I had one I had the Talbot express petrol which I loved the free dum it's better than the flat where you have no council tax to pay all you need to pay road tax and insurance and your mot it's OK when it passes but when it fails you need to get it sorted before you can move on my next move I will be on the water ways where you more up with the traffic lights spending and by watching the birds and etc and doing all the little jobs on the boat and chill out or with out the humans around you all the time so I think you should stay safe on the boat
    Many thanks
    From Chris

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very good advice, Chris and I think you are right. For now it’s boat life for me. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care🌻🦋

  • @NarrowboatWill
    @NarrowboatWill 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just converting my van to a day van. If you need a vehicle then consider getting a van to convert. Great vlog as usual Mrs mindful.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a good idea and I do watch a lot of van conversion vlogs. You should do one! Thank you for watching and commenting, Will. Take care🌻🦋

  • @johnd7904
    @johnd7904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    V, Lovely vlog. FYI- The cicada invasion is here. All of the trees are singing about it.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, John. It must be so wonderful to stand under the branches where you are. If you get any time, i would really appreciate a little video clip of it. Take care 🌻🦋

    • @johnd7904
      @johnd7904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@themindfulnarrowboat I would gladly trade places with you in a New York Minute

  • @chrisdyer4089
    @chrisdyer4089 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    we have two Border Terriers , so what we did was remove a third passenger seat and put in two crates and strap them to the floor so they are extremely secure. many renters will not let you rent a motorhome if you have pets, so consider yourself lucky.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a good idea!Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋

  • @OoOoINDIoOoO
    @OoOoINDIoOoO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cruise was so peaceful at the end, I almost fell asleep! Gorgeous shots 💕🌍🌿🌻🌸

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Falling asleep during me vlog is a huge compliment for me! Thank you so much, Indi and take care🌻😊

  • @petereg2354
    @petereg2354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely vlog.. I brought an old Hymer Mercedes S555 .. Motorhome. Absolutely wonderful, the only problem is that you need somewhere to park it when not using it..

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Pete. Sounds like you’ve got yourself a great motorhome. They are super for adventures far and wide aren’t they? Take care🌻🦋

  • @rosinah1169
    @rosinah1169 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😮😅❤it was lovely to see you in a motor home,but how much wouldit cost you in petrol, where doyou stayeach day? Are there free camps like we have here, my friends nhave caravans with solar panels so 5hey stay in free parks, but petrol is expensive sorhats why they try to stay in free parks.❤Love from Oz

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It would be so much more expensive with petrol wouldn’t it? Thank you for watching. Take care 🦋🌻

  • @vanessascola8932
    @vanessascola8932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful birds.

    • @vanessascola8932
      @vanessascola8932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lovely peaceful vlog as always.

    • @vanessascola8932
      @vanessascola8932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow you have been busy.

    • @vanessascola8932
      @vanessascola8932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Vanessa so much. So lovely. Good luck with your decision.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, Vanessa! Hope the gardening business is going well. Take care🌻🦋

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed it.😃🦋

  • @allangeorgewainwright3812
    @allangeorgewainwright3812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vlog, i would think after being on a narrowboat, a motorhome in the UK would be quite stressful nice once you arrive at you destanation, enjoy your summer 🌻🌻🌻

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s definitely about the amazing places you can reach in the motor home. It was funny though still having to empty toilets and fill up water! Thank you for your comment and take care, Allan George🌻🦋

  • @simon-nb-Betsyray
    @simon-nb-Betsyray 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good evening Vanessa well u have been living in the fast lane this week😀 visiting all those places. A really peaceful vlog again this week showing wildlife at all ur destinations , l suppose having a big second vehicle is going to be a hefty expense if u have to store it. Do u travel with a car in tow so to speak were u keep moving it a head of u every few days? Have u ever watched "narrowboat isness" that's another peaceful mindful boater?. Hope alls well with ur crew? Hope u have a lovely coming week and thanks again for the great content of ur vlogs 🧡xx🦅🐝

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Simon, I hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine with your dogs. We do have a car, so we cycle back to it when we have moved to park it close by. This does mean looking for appropriate mooring spaces. I don’t use the car as my work is all online but Mike commutes to work in it. I do watch Dave on NB Isness; he is a wonderful photographer and produces beautiful vlogs doesn’t he? Thank you for your lovely comments and take care🌻🦋

  • @mariohommersom2519
    @mariohommersom2519 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi , Vanessa ! What is it that you teach ?!

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I teach age 7-12, all subjects and also English as a foreign language. This is all online. Thank you for your question. Take care🌻🦋

  • @sparkesman1980
    @sparkesman1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Motorhomes will be a thing of the past very soon I'm afraid. Diesel and Petrol vehicles will be banned from 2030 -2035, not to mention astronomical price rises in fuel before then

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very right, Sparkesman. The Eco-friendly versions of the boat and motor world need to hurry up and be more affordable and available now don't they? Thank you for your comment.🦋🌻

  • @trottiscliffe
    @trottiscliffe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All that travelling simply added more emissions. Were supposed to be in this together, but that is simply empty rhetoric.

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are totally right and I don't think I will do a trip like that again. I stopped flying six years ago and this week, I have sourced HVO for my boat, so I won't use a motorhome again, unless it is electric. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week.🌻🦋

  • @swansong007
    @swansong007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need a better mic

    • @themindfulnarrowboat
      @themindfulnarrowboat  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thankfully, since then I have updated my mic; you are so right. Have a super rest of the weekend. Take care 🌻🦋