Zephyr hangs on your every word. The way she tilted her head to look out the window for the cat! ❤ Your channel is a breath of fresh air in a crazy, mixed up world. Thank you 😊
As it rains here in Spokane Washington, and has been raining for several days, I let you take me on a trip far away to the Pennines. Soft Autumn sheds its colors and welcomes the crispness of winter. It will be a season of lights and delights. Family and friends gather to share food, gifts and company. Thank you again for taking me on this 27 minute vacation.
Vanessa I wish your vlogs could be televised at the same time around the world so all could stop and everyone experience the beauty and peace you give us. I am so grateful to have found you and Zephyr.
I know you will miss your daughter, but she will be going where she can really make a difference, and you must be very proud of her. I think your wonderful friend Francesca sent you that special rainbow. You have a very special link with her. The snowy scenes look beautiful, amazing to see a Kingfisher on the lock gates!.. ....I love the way Zephyr moves her head at the words dinner and walk, and her smiling in the snow.....another wonderful video to end the week. Thank you so much Vanessa. Look after yourself in the cold weather....I love your coat and hat ! They look lovely and warm!😊😊
Vanessa your filming is absolutely amazing . I sometime stop the video and just look , it is just like an old painting, beautiful. You are one of life’s wonderful people . Take care 🤗
Zephyr’s face when she was looking for that cat had me chuckling! It was just what I needed as we’ve all been sick this past week. May those memories and the knowledge that your lovely daughter is making a difference be a comfort to you 🩷. I hope you’ve managed to stay warm dear friend xx
Oh I hope you are all feeling better. There’s a lot of sickness going around at the moment. Zephyr made me laugh too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Ah Vanessa - Every time I watch one of your videos I think “. ..best one yet ..” and then next time you surprise me again. Your artistic eye and poetic soul create videos that are a joy to watch. I wish your daughter happiness and success in her new venture and I wish you warmth and safety in the cold winter months that are approaching. But you won’t be alone - I am sure your muse will keep you company during this time. Pity she can’t be of more help with those pesky locks 😊
The simple things in life. Your vlogs show me just how much life I am missing. I am not sure if I am envious, jealous, or simply blown away by the images you share. Thank you for brightening up another dank day.
What an absolutely stunning area. Definitely now on our holiday visit list. Scenery and towns look so pretty. Si beautiful in the snow too. Love zeph. His facial expressions are so lovely. That cat seems to be such a torment...... Enjoy the snow ❄️ ❤
One of your best films yet..simply beautiful. The perfect combination of photography, music and narration... Congratulations on a job well done. And the poem at the end too... incredible. Thankyou for sharing all your hard work Autumn packs it's case of fallen golds and browns and waits Beautiful
Hi Vanessa, what an absolutely beautiful almost-winter wonderland. As I am sweltering in 35 deg C heat in Australia, I loved seeing the beauty of the snow. Thank you so much for your vlogs - I look forward to them every week xxx PS your journal is stunning ♥
Wonderful to have you back think of the stories India will tell you. Zephyr is the best and knows just what you are saying, “cats”! Stay warm and safe xxx😊
I am always amazed by the way you negotiate all of those locks, but my heart is in my mouth when I see you and Zeph walking along the canal side after dark. I expect you're used to it, but that would be so out of my comfort zone. The boat looks so cosy inside and I could almost smell that jacket potato cooking on the fire. 😊
As a Canadian hiding from winter in Portugal, there's an irony to seeing a picture of the snowy backyard of friend's in Halifax, just before viewing your stunning video of the route in the canal and the snowfall in Todmorden..................makes me miss winter, believe it or not! And, an excellent orchestral accompaniment.
Particularly gorgeous drawing of the leaf under the gall. And thank you for also including the kingfisher. What stunning landscapes along the Rochdale canal.
Thank you for your beautiful video with spectacular filming. I hope India is happy and fulfilled in her new job in Cambodia. Give Zephyr a big hug. She’s a cutie. One of these days she will talk! ❤
Simply stunning in the snow Vanessa. What a wonderful way to live your life . I’m glad you were able to keep warm. Hope that Storm Bert doesn’t bother you too much.
I'm always delighted to see there is a new episode to watch, thank you for the time and effort in putting together your beautiful vlogs. LOVED the snow.
Dear Vanessa, I’ve not had a good week, but watching your video tonight has really achieved mindful levels, and has totally relaxed me. This is why I buy your illustrated diaries and enjoy the poems and pictures so much, and they are so educational, I’ve never seen so-many unusual objects/insects, which as absolutely fascinating, thank you so much for what you do and the pleasure you bring to all viewers.❤
I’m so sorry to hear that you haven’t had a good week. Let’s hope the next one brings you better circumstances.🤞Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
Hello again! Really a wonderful episode, one that stands out from the rest. The beauty of nature and architecture, the magic of the changing weather, and the wonderful stories you tell. Really tugged the heartstrings with your farewell to your daughter. And the spooky occurences with your laptop, as well as the UFO stories in the area. All in all an all-time great vlog from you, in a series of continuing wonder and joy. Thanks again, and best wishes! As always!
Another magical episode, serene and outstanding filming of amazing scenery, wishing your daughter great travel and adventure. Thank you for a wonderful snapshot in to your world-enchanting good for the soul. Happy days to you all always. Kind regards Charlie
Hi Vanessa: Spooky story about PC Godfrey's close encounter 🛸👽... I'm glad that Alice Grace wasn't abducted while you were away visiting with India before her new adventure. I wish her all the best! How wonderful that Francesca sent you a 🌈 to remember her by before the snowstorm ❄. How enchanting everything looked after the snow! To deal with my post-election blues💙 I created the wolf-moth-moon drawing that I sent you via gmail, plus I fantasized visiting you and Zephyr aboard Alice Grace. I'd steer Alice Grace, plus we'd draw together, go on nature walks, explore the local villages and eat at a pub. Very relaxing and helped to lift my spirits so I could sleep. Thank you, Vanessa and Zephyr, for your lovely adventures aboard Alice Grace/Mindful Narrowboat. Many blessings, Jenny ❤🙏
What a emotional start with India off to Cambodia and memories of Francesca through her love of rainbows. What a great scenic vlog wit tmes gone by and lovely houses by the lock. Vanessa you must be the bird Whisperer with having the king Fisher so close to you, it was only a few years ago when the Robin fed from your hand. Nice to have you back have a great weekend 🐕🐈⬛🦙🐝🌈🛸🌨❄️☃️
Another lovely vlog Vanessa and great joy at seeing the beauty of West Yorkshire, a favourite of my late wife and I. We had relatives who lived in the area and we visited York on a number of occasions. Goodness.
Thank you very much for such an interesting video. Firstly, the scenery is some of the best that I think you have shown. Zephyr Will give you a shock one day when she answers you. She’s just gorgeous. Keep enjoying your travels and take care.
What beautiful country you have shown us this time and love your videos. Zephyr is amazing. Feel like he could talk back to you as seems to know what you are saying. 😀
Your drawings and videos just get better and better every time I watch! I always look forward to each weeks new video! Keep up the great work! Zeph needs more air time also! She's a wonderful dog! Your a good team!
Zephyr and her dislike of cats, reminds me of my beautiful companion Misty Blue, my Weimaraner, who passed nearly 2 years ago. She had a lovely expressive face like you beautiful Zephyr 💚🌱
Vanessa! Beautiful autumnal vistas of the canal side cottages and the Pennines looming above. Most beautiful was you at the Sands Lock (6:30) looking luminous in your vibrant jacket and hat! Welcome Winter!
Thank you for another wonderful video it's really uplifting that you see so much joy in everything, that guilitine lock was very interesting! But what really cracked me up was Zephyr when you was talking about the cat, her face had me in hysterics. Thank you again :).
Zephyr is such a hoot She has such an expressive face . It's such a pity that dogs can't talk because she seems to know exactly what you are saying to her.The scenery up there is amazing and so are the people.Have you encountered Incredible Edible yet? Have a good week and stay warm in that coat of many colours.
Keep warm Vanessa I do miss the snow but here in Perth western Australia it's been a lovely warm day. Sending hugs your way keep the fire on and snuggled up .
Always enjoying your adventures your a truly inspirational lady awesome adventures and informative of your surroundings Thank you for sharing with us all safe travels Vanessa ❤
What a beautiful location and it looks wonderful in the snow. Just received your last two journals and I’m really enjoying reading them, the artwork is exquisite. Stay warm on the canals.
Really beautiful and makes me think of home, while down here in the Suffolk countryside (where the tiniest glimpse of snow has people squealing with excitement and running to their windows). Beautiful autumn poem. Your book looks stunning.
What an absolute delight your videos are Vanessa, Thankyou so much. It is like dipping into another world for half an hour, so peaceful, beautiful and informative. Nothing seems to phase you ,l am full of admiration.(wished l could be like that) Looking forward to the next one already.
Always good stuff....fabulous. As for Kingfishers, I see lots when out fishing and cycling along my loval River Nene.....It's catching a photo of one which is the problem.....the buggers move so flipping fast !!!
Magical-Another beautiful magical place ! You are so very fortunate to experience it all ! The little problems just seem to come with beautiful surprises ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
King fishers are so pretty. We have little green herons which are kind of similar. Lucky here so far no snow yet. We usually get a big wet snow in November but nothing yet. Pooches are like little kids they love snow. Bye for now 👌 🇨🇦 👍
Wonderful to see that beautiful countryside again. We met you after we came down the Rochdale back in June! (Aussies on Worthy Empress) it was a magical trip that followed.. all the way to Bath and Bristol ❤🇬🇧loved every moment 😊
Vanessa, I am so looking forward looking forward to purchasing your 2024 journal! You are entering the part of England with I am so familiar. I know it was hard to say goodbye to your daughter for a year, but she will return with wondrous stories! I’m looking so forward to your winter adventures!
Vanessa and Zephyr time, brings a ray of sunshine to a dismal day, what spectacular landscapes there are and the colours are amazing, Zephyr never ceases to get an Awww from me, We all Love both of you and look forward to the next trip, Thank You so much for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for another wonderful vlog. It was just the medicine I needed today as I feel like I am still recovering from what I found to be a particularly stressful election outcome here in the US. I found the scenery from the hilly country you traversed to be mesmerizingly beautiful. I enjoyed your stories of UFO’s and Zephyr’s cat and goose phobias. The nature scenes, the music, all a reminder to me to take a deep breath and detach a bit from our geo-political world. There always will be people vying for power and behaving untoward as they do so, but I don’t have to immerse myself in it. The snow was lovely. We still have not had frost here in the Pacific Northwest and that means I was able to gather a few more of our bumper crop of Chantelle mushrooms and enjoy them in an omelette as I watched this vlog. more good medicine!
The kingfisher here in California, Sacramento region, is black and white and a very vigorous bird. Our kingfisher looks to be quite a bit bigger than that beautiful one you filmed. Loved the UFO connection to the murder mystery. One never knows for sure. I wish Cecil, hope I've spelled his name right, good fortune. We have folks that live under the bridges and out in the open here and I always try to help them if I can. Love the music on this video and the scenery is wonderful. This is a lovely video you have produced. As I watch this beautiful video we are in the middle of a huge atmospheric river storm. This means it rains hard for days with all kinds of wind happening at times and it is cool to cold. Winter is neigh upon us.
I want to say that your art has grown in greatness, I have watched videos over the last 4 years, always good but is growing in beauty and radiance. bravo. I look forward to this video, and hope the best for you and your 4 legged child along with your others. courage, independence and beauty are the traits of a queen, the canal queen. rock on darlin.
I would love some of your snow right now! here in Oz it is 37C, and it is way too hot to sleep or even to eat - unless it's ice cream! Your oak leaf was very nicely sketched - they are such a beautiful shape. I liked watching you use your finger to gently blur the tones together - because I do that too, when I sketch. Nature has no sharp, abrupt edges, so you need to blend the colours and shades gently, for a natural effect. I often think our best art implements are our God-given fingers! And I was reading the other day, about a charcoal sketch done by Leonardo da Vinci, and an art historian was puzzled why they had found a clear fingerprint on the sketch, and he wondered if it was Leonardo's, or someone else's. I could have told him, of course it was Leonardo's fingerprint! Only an artist knows that using your fingers is the best way to smooth out tones - and only an academic art historian, who can't draw, would have no idea about this! Leonardo also used to roll up little bits of bread into small balls, and use them for erasers - which I might try one day - perhaps you should too - although Zeph might try and gobble them up!
Poor Zephyr! Frightened of a cat 😂 The look on her face! The scenery is stunning. I don’t know this part of the country so thank you so much for showing and sharing with us. Nice to see Zephyr’s picture on the wall, and I love your picture of the Kingfisher! I bet that baked potato tasted good. Keep warm!
I so enjoy watching yr vlogs vanessa, beautiful scenery & lovely stories, i watch this before i retire for the night, so relaxing, zephyr is gorgeous❤️❤️a great companion
I am having fun watching your older videos. I love the endings such a beautiful way to finish. I am trying to learn to watercolour painting and wish I could seee the world like you do in my paintings. Looking forward to the next vlog.
Enjoy practicing your watercolours; you’ll see how much better you get as you go and it’s the biggest buzz doing it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
A true pleasure to watch. You are so blessed to be in such a beautiful place. And to experience the first snow with you was amazing, thank you. Stay warm and safe, my narrowboat explorers. Ps mind the aliens!😅
Alice Grace looks like such a warm and cozy retreat from the snow. I suspect that a good wireless mouse might encourage the aliens & poltergeist's to sod off and leave you alone. 😏
Wow Vanessa, I think that was my favourite vlog of yours. The scenery was absolutely stunning and then after the snow it was just magical. Zephyr was so funny too. Being English born and living in Australia you are making me yearn to come back to my homeland. Have a great week and safe travels for India ❤
Hi Vanessa, An exciting story you told, your laptop may have been influenced by a ghost. I have also done long distance walking, it is a liberation of yourself. It is a special vlog, full of history and the unknown. 👻
What a beautiful part of the country. So fresh. A nice place to Winter over. Oh Zephyr your face when watching for the cat, you are such a delight. Vanessa I love your coat, it looks so warm. I hope you have plenty of coal and wood for the fire. Take care as always =-)
Hi Lorraine, it is the perfect place to feel Christmassy here! Zephyr is funny isn’t she 🐾🐾🤭 she really does not like cats! My coat is soooo warm and I’m so pleased that I bought it this year. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Memories of this video … maybe some food for ducklings following you … Zephyr walking in your shadow … Hope the potato warmed you on such a bleak night … 🔆🔆🔆
I just love the Kingfisher. Not had any snow down here in Kent. My bees have been checked and hives are strapped down for the winter including mouse guards on the entrance. Thanks for filling up some of My evenings with your lovely stories and pictures. Simon (The beekeeper)
Zephyr hangs on your every word. The way she tilted her head to look out the window for the cat! ❤ Your channel is a breath of fresh air in a crazy, mixed up world. Thank you 😊
As it rains here in Spokane Washington, and has been raining for several days, I let you take me on a trip far away to the Pennines. Soft Autumn sheds its colors and welcomes the crispness of winter. It will be a season of lights and delights. Family and friends gather to share food, gifts and company. Thank you again for taking me on this 27 minute vacation.
Snow and a hot cup of tea…perfect 🤤
Your eyes are windows into a beautiful soul. Your love of life, animals, and the canals are addictive. Safe travels!
What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Vanessa I wish your vlogs could be televised at the same time around the world so all could stop and everyone experience the beauty and peace you give us. I am so grateful to have found you and Zephyr.
What a beautiful comment; I so touched by that! Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad to have found you too. Take care 🌻🦋
I know you will miss your daughter, but she will be going where she can really make a difference, and you must be very proud of her.
I think your wonderful friend Francesca sent you that special rainbow. You have a very special link with her.
The snowy scenes look beautiful, amazing to see a Kingfisher on the lock gates!..
....I love the way Zephyr moves her head at the words dinner and walk, and her smiling in the snow.....another wonderful video to end the week. Thank you so much Vanessa. Look after yourself in the cold weather....I love your coat and hat ! They look lovely and warm!😊😊
Vanessa your filming is absolutely amazing . I sometime stop the video and just look , it is just like an old painting, beautiful. You are one of life’s wonderful people . Take care 🤗
Wrap up warm in the snow! Beautiful poem and artwork Thank you again for creating such a gentle breathing space for us all in this hectic world 🙏🐾🦋
I hope you are wrapping up warm too, Margaret? Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
A breathing space, ah yes, the perfect description of Vanessa and her videos. I might add, a magical breathing space.
Zephyr’s face when she was looking for that cat had me chuckling! It was just what I needed as we’ve all been sick this past week. May those memories and the knowledge that your lovely daughter is making a difference be a comfort to you 🩷. I hope you’ve managed to stay warm dear friend xx
Oh I hope you are all feeling better. There’s a lot of sickness going around at the moment. Zephyr made me laugh too!😂🐾🐾 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Ah Vanessa - Every time I watch one of your videos I think “. ..best one yet ..” and then next time you surprise me again. Your artistic eye and poetic soul create videos that are a joy to watch.
I wish your daughter happiness and success in her new venture and I wish you warmth and safety in the cold winter months that are approaching. But you won’t be alone - I am sure your muse will keep you company during this time. Pity she can’t be of more help with those pesky locks 😊
The simple things in life. Your vlogs show me just how much life I am missing.
I am not sure if I am envious, jealous, or simply blown away by the images you share.
Thank you for brightening up another dank day.
I’m so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
Absolutely, i fully agree❤️❤️ the music is pretty amazing too, so apt
What an absolutely stunning area. Definitely now on our holiday visit list. Scenery and towns look so pretty.
Si beautiful in the snow too.
Love zeph. His facial expressions are so lovely. That cat seems to be such a torment......
Enjoy the snow ❄️ ❤
One of your best films yet..simply beautiful. The perfect combination of photography, music and narration...
Congratulations on a job well done.
And the poem at the end too... incredible.
Thankyou for sharing all your hard work
Autumn packs it's case of fallen golds and browns and waits
Beautiful
Zephyr & the cat was so funny. Thank you for sending me a smile today.
Hi Vanessa, what an absolutely beautiful almost-winter wonderland. As I am sweltering in 35 deg C heat in Australia, I loved seeing the beauty of the snow. Thank you so much for your vlogs - I look forward to them every week xxx PS your journal is stunning ♥
Your enthusiasm for life and nature is contagious. And as for Zephyr, well she's just a star in her own right.🤷♂
Thank you so much 😊 that is so kind of you. Take care 🦋🌻
Looking well young lady , all that crisp air has made this episode one of my favourites .. keep smiling
I’m so pleased! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Wonderful to have you back think of the stories India will tell you. Zephyr is the best and knows just what you are saying, “cats”! Stay warm and safe xxx😊
I am always amazed by the way you negotiate all of those locks, but my heart is in my mouth when I see you and Zeph walking along the canal side after dark. I expect you're used to it, but that would be so out of my comfort zone. The boat looks so cosy inside and I could almost smell that jacket potato cooking on the fire. 😊
As a Canadian hiding from winter in Portugal, there's an irony to seeing a picture of the snowy backyard of friend's in Halifax, just before viewing your stunning video of the route in the canal and the snowfall in Todmorden..................makes me miss winter, believe it or not! And, an excellent orchestral accompaniment.
That moment with Zephyr and the cat is pure magic 🎩 xxoo
😂🐾🐾 She really doesn’t like cats! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Wow! Beautiful countryside and a lovely video. Superb job editing. Thanks 🙏 sharing your adventures.
its wonderful that you're keeping warm on Alice Grace, Vanessa - and I think you're amazing with those lock gates and guillotines and whatnot!
Particularly gorgeous drawing of the leaf under the gall. And thank you for also including the kingfisher. What stunning landscapes along the Rochdale canal.
Thank you for your beautiful video with spectacular filming. I hope India is happy and fulfilled in her new job in Cambodia. Give Zephyr a big hug. She’s a cutie. One of these days she will talk! ❤
Simply stunning in the snow Vanessa. What a wonderful way to live your life . I’m glad you were able to keep warm. Hope that Storm Bert doesn’t bother you too much.
That’s so kind of you! Bert is going to be a tricky customer I think. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
I would love this life, far away from the crazy crowds😩😩
Another brilliant video Vanessa brilliantly filmed take care 🧚🏻🧚🏻
That’s so kind of you. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
I'm always delighted to see there is a new episode to watch, thank you for the time and effort in putting together your beautiful vlogs. LOVED the snow.
Zeph's face looking at you and then out of the window aww. Todmorden isn't all that far from me. Lovely video Vanessa.
Dear Vanessa, I’ve not had a good week, but watching your video tonight has really achieved mindful levels, and has totally relaxed me. This is why I buy your illustrated diaries and enjoy the poems and pictures so much, and they are so educational, I’ve never seen so-many unusual objects/insects, which as absolutely fascinating, thank you so much for what you do and the pleasure you bring to all viewers.❤
I’m so sorry to hear that you haven’t had a good week. Let’s hope the next one brings you better circumstances.🤞Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it. Wishing you mindfulness and happiness. Take care 🦋🌻
Hello again! Really a wonderful episode, one that stands out from the rest. The beauty of nature and architecture, the magic of the changing weather, and the wonderful stories you tell. Really tugged the heartstrings with your farewell to your daughter. And the spooky occurences with your laptop, as well as the UFO stories in the area. All in all an all-time great vlog from you, in a series of continuing wonder and joy. Thanks again, and best wishes! As always!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Chris! This area has so much to offer and is a gem to explore. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Aww, Zephyr looks so scared of that car. I could just give her a big hug.
Another magical episode, serene and outstanding filming of amazing scenery, wishing your daughter great travel and adventure. Thank you for a wonderful snapshot in to your world-enchanting good for the soul. Happy days to you all always. Kind regards Charlie
That’s so kind of you, Charlie! Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
Hi Vanessa: Spooky story about PC Godfrey's close encounter 🛸👽... I'm glad that Alice Grace wasn't abducted while you were away visiting with India before her new adventure. I wish her all the best! How wonderful that Francesca sent you a 🌈 to remember her by before the snowstorm ❄. How enchanting everything looked after the snow! To deal with my post-election blues💙 I created the wolf-moth-moon drawing that I sent you via gmail, plus I fantasized visiting you and Zephyr aboard Alice Grace. I'd steer Alice Grace, plus we'd draw together, go on nature walks, explore the local villages and eat at a pub. Very relaxing and helped to lift my spirits so I could sleep. Thank you, Vanessa and Zephyr, for your lovely adventures aboard Alice Grace/Mindful Narrowboat. Many blessings, Jenny ❤🙏
Thoroughly enjoyed watching. 😊❤
What a emotional start with India off to Cambodia and memories of Francesca through her love of rainbows. What a great scenic vlog wit tmes gone by and lovely houses by the lock. Vanessa you must be the bird Whisperer with having the king Fisher so close to you, it was only a few years ago when the Robin fed from your hand. Nice to have you back have a great weekend 🐕🐈⬛🦙🐝🌈🛸🌨❄️☃️
Hi Simon, thank you for such a lovely comment. I think the birds just want to be on TH-cam! 😂 stay safe and dry in storm Bert! Take care 🦋🌻
Another lovely vlog Vanessa and great joy at seeing the beauty of West Yorkshire, a favourite of my late wife and I. We had relatives who lived in the area and we visited York on a number of occasions. Goodness.
Thank you very much for such an interesting video. Firstly, the scenery is some of the best that I think you have shown. Zephyr Will give you a shock one day when she answers you. She’s just gorgeous. Keep enjoying your travels and take care.
What beautiful country you have shown us this time and love your videos. Zephyr is amazing. Feel like he could talk back to you as seems to know what you are saying. 😀
Your drawings and videos just get better and better every time I watch! I always look forward to each weeks new video! Keep up the great work! Zeph needs more air time also! She's a wonderful dog! Your a good team!
Once again great video. Thank you Vanessa for taking us on your journey. Best regards from Chicago.
Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Big D. Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr and her dislike of cats, reminds me of my beautiful companion Misty Blue, my Weimaraner, who passed nearly 2 years ago. She had a lovely expressive face like you beautiful Zephyr 💚🌱
Great episode - love the views of England that you show... and as for Zephyr being afraid of cats...
Thanks, impressed, awesome. ✌🏻👊🏼
Vanessa! Beautiful autumnal vistas of the canal side cottages and the Pennines looming above. Most beautiful was you at the Sands Lock (6:30) looking luminous in your vibrant jacket and hat! Welcome Winter!
It is absolutely stunning here! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Thank you for another wonderful video it's really uplifting that you see so much joy in everything, that guilitine lock was very interesting! But what really cracked me up was Zephyr when you was talking about the cat, her face had me in hysterics. Thank you again :).
Zephyr cracked me up too! 🐾🐾😂🤗 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr is such a hoot She has such an expressive face . It's such a pity that dogs can't talk because she seems to know exactly what you are saying to her.The scenery up there is amazing and so are the people.Have you encountered Incredible Edible yet? Have a good week and stay warm in that coat of many colours.
Keep warm Vanessa I do miss the snow but here in Perth western Australia it's been a lovely warm day. Sending hugs your way keep the fire on and snuggled up .
Always enjoying your adventures your a truly inspirational lady awesome adventures and informative of your surroundings Thank you for sharing with us all safe travels Vanessa ❤
That is such a kind comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
What a beautiful location and it looks wonderful in the snow. Just received your last two journals and I’m really enjoying reading them, the artwork is exquisite. Stay warm on the canals.
Really beautiful and makes me think of home, while down here in the Suffolk countryside (where the tiniest glimpse of snow has people squealing with excitement and running to their windows). Beautiful autumn poem. Your book looks stunning.
What an absolute delight your videos are Vanessa, Thankyou so much. It is like dipping into another world for half an hour, so peaceful, beautiful and informative. Nothing seems to phase you ,l am full of admiration.(wished l could be like that) Looking forward to the next one already.
What a kind comment. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the vlogs. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Always good stuff....fabulous.
As for Kingfishers, I see lots when out fishing and cycling along my loval River Nene.....It's catching a photo of one which is the problem.....the buggers move so flipping fast !!!
Great video and artwork. Keep warm and cozy.
Magical-Another beautiful magical place ! You are so very fortunate to experience it all ! The little problems just seem to come with beautiful surprises ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
That is so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🌻🦋
Vanessa, Thanks for sharing the beautiful countryside and some of the history. It looks like a great area to explore.
That’s so kind of you. It really is a great area to explore. Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
King fishers are so pretty. We have little green herons which are kind of similar. Lucky here so far no snow yet. We usually get a big wet snow in November but nothing yet. Pooches are like little kids they love snow. Bye for now 👌 🇨🇦 👍
The “rainbow” you were seeing, we would call “sun dogs” and they are a foretelling of a winter storm.🇨🇦
lovely video, the snow was very magical
Wonderful to see that beautiful countryside again. We met you after we came down the Rochdale back in June! (Aussies on Worthy Empress) it was a magical trip that followed.. all the way to Bath and Bristol ❤🇬🇧loved every moment 😊
Vanessa, I am so looking forward looking forward to purchasing your 2024 journal! You are entering the part of England with I am so familiar. I know it was hard to say goodbye to your daughter for a year, but she will return with wondrous stories! I’m looking so forward to your winter adventures!
Vanessa and Zephyr time, brings a ray of sunshine to a dismal day, what spectacular landscapes there are and the colours are amazing, Zephyr never ceases to get an Awww from me, We all Love both of you and look forward to the next trip, Thank You so much for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for such a kind comment. Take care 🦋🌻
A lovely cup of yorkshire tea no doubt & vianese biscuits❤️❤️❤️
I so love the Pennines. Lovely video as always.
I adored this one.
Thank you so much for another wonderful vlog. It was just the medicine I needed today as I feel like I am still recovering from what I found to be a particularly stressful election outcome here in the US. I found the scenery from the hilly country you traversed to be mesmerizingly beautiful. I enjoyed your stories of UFO’s and Zephyr’s cat and goose phobias. The nature scenes, the music, all a reminder to me to take a deep breath and detach a bit from our geo-political world. There always will be people vying for power and behaving untoward as they do so, but I don’t have to immerse myself in it. The snow was lovely. We still have not had frost here in the Pacific Northwest and that means I was able to gather a few more of our bumper crop of Chantelle mushrooms and enjoy them in an omelette as I watched this vlog. more good medicine!
@@mychalloving6821 beautifully said. I, too, am still reeling from the election results, and Vanessa’s vlogs are such a bright spot each week.
❤ you make such fabulous vlogs. Thank you.
There's something simply wonderful about a warm cardigan with big pockets...
Oh I do love a warm cardi with big pockets- so much storage place for biscuits!😂 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Beautiful" thank you.
Always such a treat thank you ❤🥰💕❤️🌹🦋🐝 take care xx have a lovely wknd
Have a lovely weekend too, Red. Take care 🌻🦋
Great vlog and i love the snow, it's so peaceful. Oh, you still have a flashing light. ☺️
I will get around to fixing the light🙈🤭 Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment too. Take care 🦋🌻
The snow was great. Videos were of the landscape are so beautiful. Stay warm and safe. 😊
The kingfisher here in California, Sacramento region, is black and white and a very vigorous bird. Our kingfisher looks to be quite a bit bigger than that beautiful one you filmed. Loved the UFO connection to the murder mystery. One never knows for sure. I wish Cecil, hope I've spelled his name right, good fortune. We have folks that live under the bridges and out in the open here and I always try to help them if I can. Love the music on this video and the scenery is wonderful. This is a lovely video you have produced. As I watch this beautiful video we are in the middle of a huge atmospheric river storm. This means it rains hard for days with all kinds of wind happening at times and it is cool to cold. Winter is neigh upon us.
Oh, and I love your winter coat
I want to say that your art has grown in greatness, I have watched videos over the last 4 years, always good but is growing in beauty and radiance. bravo.
I look forward to this video, and hope the best for you and your 4 legged child along with your others. courage, independence and beauty are the traits of a queen, the canal queen. rock on darlin.
That’s so kind of you, Carl! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Take care 🌻🦋
You’ve inspired me to put a spud 🥔 in the wood burner for dinner. Haven’t done that for years!
Stay warm and safe.
Give zephyr a love from Dorset 🥰 X
I would love some of your snow right now! here in Oz it is 37C, and it is way too hot to sleep or even to eat - unless it's ice cream! Your oak leaf was very nicely sketched - they are such a beautiful shape. I liked watching you use your finger to gently blur the tones together - because I do that too, when I sketch. Nature has no sharp, abrupt edges, so you need to blend the colours and shades gently, for a natural effect. I often think our best art implements are our God-given fingers! And I was reading the other day, about a charcoal sketch done by Leonardo da Vinci, and an art historian was puzzled why they had found a clear fingerprint on the sketch, and he wondered if it was Leonardo's, or someone else's. I could have told him, of course it was Leonardo's fingerprint! Only an artist knows that using your fingers is the best way to smooth out tones - and only an academic art historian, who can't draw, would have no idea about this! Leonardo also used to roll up little bits of bread into small balls, and use them for erasers - which I might try one day - perhaps you should too - although Zeph might try and gobble them up!
what a beautiful world we live in and upon, if only we have eyes to see it ❤
Poor Zephyr! Frightened of a cat 😂 The look on her face!
The scenery is stunning. I don’t know this part of the country so thank you so much for showing and sharing with us.
Nice to see Zephyr’s picture on the wall, and I love your picture of the Kingfisher!
I bet that baked potato tasted good. Keep warm!
Zephyr’s picture is so beautiful and makes the boat complete! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🌻🦋
You are such a beautiful soul, enjoy living your live🎉
What a kind comment. Thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Thanks much for the great video !!
It’s amazing that you maneuver these massive structures! Well done!
Very poignant and brave.What a beautiful part of the country Thankyou
I so enjoy watching yr vlogs vanessa, beautiful scenery & lovely stories, i watch this before i retire for the night, so relaxing, zephyr is gorgeous❤️❤️a great companion
What cute teef Zephyr has 😊
I am having fun watching your older videos. I love the endings such a beautiful way to finish. I am trying to learn to watercolour painting and wish I could seee the world like you do in my paintings. Looking forward to the next vlog.
Enjoy practicing your watercolours; you’ll see how much better you get as you go and it’s the biggest buzz doing it! Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Brilliant ... thanks .
Zephyr was absolutely priceless. 😂😂😂
A true pleasure to watch. You are so blessed to be in such a beautiful place. And to experience the first snow with you was amazing, thank you. Stay warm and safe, my narrowboat explorers. Ps mind the aliens!😅
What a lovely comment- thank you so much 😊 Take care 👽🦋🌻
Who really needs to go abroad with the beauty we have so close around us❤️❤️❤️
Alice Grace looks like such a warm and cozy retreat from the snow. I suspect that a good wireless mouse might encourage the aliens & poltergeist's to sod off and leave you alone. 😏
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The Pennines are always awesome but become magical in the snow. Your narrow boat looks so cozy in the wintery weather. Always a joy to watch. 😊
It is like a winter wonderland here! 🥰🤩 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Wow Vanessa, I think that was my favourite vlog of yours. The scenery was absolutely stunning and then after the snow it was just magical. Zephyr was so funny too. Being English born and living in Australia you are making me yearn to come back to my homeland. Have a great week and safe travels for India ❤
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, Nicola! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Remember how cold it gets here though! Take care 🦋🌻
Just love your ritual at the end of each vlog! Have my cuppa at the ready to enjoy your lovely words and beautiful art. Take care and stay warm😊
I’m delighted to hear that you view with a brew! 🤩☕️🫖 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🌻🦋
Hi Vanessa,
An exciting story you told, your laptop may have been influenced by a ghost.
I have also done long distance walking, it is a liberation of yourself.
It is a special vlog, full of history and the unknown. 👻
What a beautiful part of the country. So fresh. A nice place to Winter over. Oh Zephyr your face when watching for the cat, you are such a delight. Vanessa I love your coat, it looks so warm. I hope you have plenty of coal and wood for the fire. Take care as always =-)
Hi Lorraine, it is the perfect place to feel Christmassy here! Zephyr is funny isn’t she 🐾🐾🤭 she really does not like cats! My coat is soooo warm and I’m so pleased that I bought it this year. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
Beautiful scenery,beautiful nature and beautiful video Vanessa , stay warm and stay safe xx
That’s so kind of you- thank you so much 😊 Take care 🦋🌻
Zephyr smiling at you in the snow was really cute.
She loved it! 😂❄️❄️❄️🐾🐾 Thank you so much for watching. Take care 🦋🌻
Memories of this video … maybe some food for ducklings following you … Zephyr walking in your shadow … Hope the potato warmed you on such a bleak night … 🔆🔆🔆
I just love the Kingfisher. Not had any snow down here in Kent. My bees have been checked and hives are strapped down for the winter including mouse guards on the entrance. Thanks for filling up some of My evenings with your lovely stories and pictures.
Simon (The beekeeper)