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You are so talented. Your writings and drawings should be published in a series of books in keeping with your cruises. I am amazed at your recall of the detail. Like a photographic memory.

Good to see you back and chatting with the volunteers. However, I think that your interaction with Zephyr with the stick was just wonderful! Priceless!

I love watching your films , like an orchestra at work your words and music flow together creating a beautiful story. As well your poems weave throughout to bring the story to a fine end. Love from Kaye in Australia. I’m also a schoolteacher, nearly 80 years young helping children to enjoy art.❤❤

I watch you because you take us with you. You talk while we watch. As soon as I have to watch some person raving on, telling me where their dog food is stored and were their toilet is and the knife and forks go, they loose me. I want to watch and see, and that is what you do. It's beautiful. I love the bridges. It's all fascinating. Thank you.🦢🦔🪶🪺🦋🐌🐞🐝

I love the way you capture nature Vanessa. It's really lovely and peaceful. Your videos bring me a sense of peace. Thank you for sharing your life experiences 😁

A siege of herons, well I never knew,thank you 👍

I am absolutely Loving your channel- I’m So glad I subscribed! You really convey the joys ( and challenges) of your narrowboat life ! God Bless!

Hi Vanessa, thank you for once again bringing us a ray of sunshine from nature’s beauty in our grey world, take care J🌻

That's a lovely area. I was like you talking to all the volunteers and getting their stories. You pick some lovely music for these vlogs. Good to have you back, it's strange when a vlogger goes missing. Have a great weekend.

So many different birds on that lovely walk and what a beautiful rainbow when you reached the top. I had to admire the way Zephyr made it clear that she wanted you to get the stick through the gate for her. Dogs are rarely good at judging the stick length and the path they wish to take . See you again soon. xx

I also must say just how much that I appreciate your vlogs. Always a wonderful experience with Art and the local Flora and Fauna. Thank you so much you are greatly appreciated.

Zephyr is such a fun and funny pup !!!! You seem to always be in the right place at the right time to get wildlife footage, it’s a joy to see !!! Blessings

Such a relaxing and gentle vlog, as always.

Thank you,beautiful and relaxing to watch,as always. 🌸 The way Zephyr asked for your help with her stick melted my heart❤( sorry if I misspelt her name)🌸

Lovely rabbits. Nature is great. You are so interesting always giving us new historical facts. Travelling by water is not without challenges. You are amazing. What a treat to see a rainbow or two at the end of the locks. How amazing to see all those herons. Little wren. How wonderful.

Very enjoyable. I appreciate you pointing out flora and fauna as you travel. The fungi growing in the tree hole was very magical looking. Zephyr and her stick was adorable. Thanks!

Have you ever thought of "guerrilla gardening?" Planting little garden plots wherever you moor, keeping track of them on a map (and maybe, adding them to your book), so whenever your in the area you can get some "foraging" in off of your little garden spot. You can let friends and fellow boaters know if you choose to share.

I was having withdraw symptoms waiting for this, i hope your family were all well, your vlogs are so relaxing to watch, and you show off the beauty of nature so very well, take care sweet lady.

Loved the stick through the gate 😂😂. Some really beautiful birds in this one 😊😊

I’ve just had the most wonderful weekend experiencing Narrowboating for the first time onboard my Brother & sister-in-laws new boat. We met you briefly, (at least waved and greeted each other) at the top of Foxton Lock as you motored by…. Thank you for your wonderful videos and enjoy your adventures Vanessa & Co 👍👏👏👏💝

So glad you're back Vanessa. Missed you last week, you've become part of my Fridays. Lovely vlog as always and I loved Zeph with her stick ! Have a brilliant week. Xx

Amazing footage of Zephyr and the stick incident. I've had dogs communicate with me about specific things like that before more than once, but I've never seen one work out a complex geometry/spacial relationship problem like this one. Which she clearly did since she knew she couldn't get the stick through the gate herself as you said. The video doesn't show if she tried herself first but even if she did it's clear she worked out in principle there was no way. Besides the average human would try first anyway just to see in similar circumstances. Clever girl, Zephyr, there were a lot of moving parts to that problem.

Wonderful footage at the top, the Wren & her cozy home , heartwarming, breathtaking, I love Wrens! & Kestrals, all birds of prey , make that all birds ! Beautiful photography. That stick; a very important stick! Your dog is beautiful, such a lady. Lovely to see how happy & intelligent she is.Your poem, verse , drawings are precious, as is your portrayal of your life & home, just beautiful & serene. My type of living . Thankyou for sharing & inspiring me.

Love your photography, captions and your nature notes. Thank you.

Making me homesick every Friday young Lady.

Most excellent. Your drawings of birds are excellent. I’m always impressed with your ability to identify plants! Another beautiful vlog!!

Extremely based and wholesome content. Love it.

I am absolutely enchanted as I watch your vlog Vanessa...so relaxing and calming. Thank you?

Beautiful Vanessa as always. Lovely Zephyr talking, so sweet. 💕

Hi Vanessa, missed you last week pleased you were able to catch up with family,so important. Super video so relaxing watching the mushrooms,birds and wildlife and lovely part of the country that I'm not familiar with. Take care x.

Lovely Stuff. My Wife and I have just finished at Pare Maxi Security Prison and are returning after 16 yrs from NZ in 3 weeks to live in a caravan and find alternative ways to live. Ive passed your videos on to a couple of my colleagues to help them de-stress after a long shift.

I am glad to hear that you had a nice time away with family and friends plus a nice relaxing time we have missed your vlogs there awesome I am so proud to have you aboard stay safe Chris take care 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

Beautiful countryside….your 4 legged companion is a joy to watch…be safe…

Awwww glad you got to see family but glad to see you back restful vlog has always tc now do luv your dog to 👋Ann n David

Fantastic video again brilliant mushroom id there's been tons this year especially the beautiful fly agaric Thank you exceptional photography. ..

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.

That was very nice Vanessa 👍 I liked the part where the guy walked past with a canoe on his shoulder lol

Always a pleasure to see your cruise and hear your poetry. Thankyou for sharing. 💚

Ah Zephyr you just havent trained your mum yet..she took a while to figure out you wanted her to bring that stick through the gate...lift your game Vanessa!!! WOOF!! Vanessa that was a seriously great vlog..your nature photography was exceptional!! Even clicked a couple of shots myself (I know I've asked before and you said you didnt mind...hope thats still the case) to try to paint thanks for the inspiration. How you see the tiny fungi in a hole in the tree or a robin/wren popping in and out of a nest in the undergrowth beats me..I love that you live in the moment it is how I like to live too..thanks so much for the enjoyment and I think its great you included the gate loch boys in your poem, and wasnt little Freya a cutie, I will be checking out her channel as well. Something else which came to my attention in this vlog was throughout all of your beautiful writing in your journal I have never seen one mistake or crossed out letter....safe travels and love from Western Australia xx

You know what. Have you ever thought of preserving your journal, digitizing it perhaps. Perhaps you could even scan each page and pdf it. Sale or whatever. Id be interested. I've been in New Zealand 35 years now. Those drawings and poems make me think of blighty.

What a video you certinly made up for last week. Thumbs up for that volunteer we need people like him. Zepher got the attention she deserved i could just hug her and kiss her. Those shots of the birds could make excellent post cards thanks and take care

another beautiful video, thank you! loved Zephyr's little stick problem, she is very smart. 🙂

Beautiful vlog and Zephyr with her stick was fabulous! Hope you had a good week with family. Foxton Locks looked a great experience. Lovely autumn colours But look at you over 7,000 subscribers - how about 10,000 for Christmas?! 🐾🍁

I will be going for a bike ride tomorrow on the canal tomorrow what a fab place thank you brian

Thank you… I have recently returned to U.K. to retire after spending many years in Aus and N.Z. I sometimes question why but your videos have answered all that for me. You depict everything that is so beautiful about this country.

Just Lovely Vanessa, nothing more to say - Yes there is I love Zephyr, what a lovely girl she is! xxx from my Blaze!

Tis now end of Feb '23 and just had to have another peek at this one, you have me in giggles Vanessa, that little girl opened the gates quicker than you did. Oops watch that ham ag stap, nearly broke your neck there... and a 'siege of herons' they didnt look like they could mount a siege...so gentle, so still like little soldiers!!! Doesnt matter how many times I watch your vlogs 'V' I always see something different.. our summer finishes next week...saw my first red robin today in my garden..hopefully a sign of winter on the way....🙏 stay safe lovely lady!! Cheers from WA

Yahoo, you’re back, we wondered where you got to, we really look forward to your adventures. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

Stunning video and photos of nature at its best. Thank you.

What a clever swing bridge. You have a great personality and everyone loves to help when needed.

I’m glad that your back from visiting your family.your totally brilliant vlog this week was absolutely fantastic wildlife adventurous viewing throughout.what a truly beautiful relaxing cruise along the scenic canal.you could not ask for such breathtakingly spectacular wildlife entertainment than this.just loved that scary dark tunnel that you so expertly cruised through with your marvellous tiller handing skills.I do like listening to those wonderful historical facts.which are very interesting to know about.clever zephyr letting you pick up that long stick for him.he’s so very cute.you certainly captured all those incredible wildlife creatures in such astonishing detail.impressive photography .what wonderful sketching of that colourful bird .your so remarkably talented in this field of expertise.the both of you have an amazing time cruising the cut.

I’m glad you had a nice visit with your family last week. I missed your vlog though and I’m glad you’re back and that you’re well. Those locks are amazing and you met some very interesting people on the way through them. Lovely wildlife pictures too, the ponies, the herons, the beautiful fungi, you managed to catch some amazing nature shots. Zephyr was so cute when she wanted help with her stick. Lovely journaling as usual. Take care Vanessa. X

I love your vlogs. Nature moments are so beautiful, they are happiness for us humans.

Hi Vanessa, we missed you! Glad you had a lovely time with friends and family. You found some treasures at the top of the locks and so did Zephyr - she's so adorable! Many congratulations on your 7k subscribers, they're thoroughly deserved xxx

Thanks Vanessa, for taking us along on this lovely cruise. I did see a Buzzard once hovering whilst tearing away at a pigeon, but it was losing height quickly due to the size of its prey. I thought at first that it was a Kestrel but realized it was a huge bird when it came lower and close to a rookery of crows and then near to some large Herring gulls which are big birds, (it was a lot bigger) and they quickly moved away, so it was a particularly big Buzzard. I really loved as always, your beautiful Diary, but also lovely Zephyr the very clever dog. Take care and all the best. Stevie

Another lovely vlog Vanessa. The shot of the herons in the field is spectacular!

Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland One of your most interesting videos - The Foxton Locks. You brought the history of this fascinating place to life. Superb camera work with a wonderful commentary explaining everything we were looking at. A great meeting place for people and dogs. No wonder you enjoyed the flight so much - loads of people to talk to! The autumal colours were magnificent. The wild life, unbelievable - especially the Kestrel, Wren and 5 Herons, who were in a field all together in one place. Zephyr was incredible. Showing you how to take her stick through a gate, knowing it didn't fit. Last but no least, was your beautiful poem and the chance to look through your journal, bringing back so many wonderful memories of cruises and videos gone by. Thanks so much - a fabulous video. Love to you both. Stay safe please and I'll see you again soon.

What a beautiful rainbow 🌈

Thanks Vanessa. Stay well and safe out there.

I love your nature observations, poetry and drawings so much. Reminds me a lot of Edith Holden.

Just beautiful. Thank you.

Wow! Such an awesome episode! You've made me fall in love even further with my favourite canal. Could not think of a better way to start my day. Thank you!

hi Vanessa. Glad you had a good visit with your family....the Foxton Locks area is fascinating. I so enjoyed the chatting :) The herons in the field were spectacular and so heart warming to see the little Wren in her nest. It was good to hear from Zephyr who is usually your silent partner! take good care til next Friday. xxx

From South Africa on our way there!! Your episodes are not missed.. The poetry and artwork of of another standard.!! Oh i wish I could be as talented. Wasn't a great artist once, just did faces, but,, this is a new level.. Love the vlogs and especially the art.. Fantastic!!

Another great video i just love them and the history that goes with it and your dog makes Me laugh and the story and the drawings you do in your journal its nice to see someone who is passionate about the country side and the wild life I am very lucky to have a canal 10 mins from my place the Leeds and Liverpool canal

You don't need to apologise . Family come first, hope they are all OK. Glad to see you back though

Always nice to watch a video, enjoy life is also important:)

Lovely....Just so....Thanks....................Robbie

Oh Vanessa that was stunning again. The view from the canal after Foxton Locks on your port side looking down the hill towards the village of Theddingworth is lovely. You definitely should be on Country File.

Ah Vanessa welcome back hope you had great time with family. The video was brilliant as always. Loved it when zephyr was talking to you to get his stick. Gorgeous countryside views. Have a great week 😊

Beautiful video. Thanks again for sharing your Narrowboat experiences.

Thank you, missed you last week, take care out there

We andjoy your flms in Holland thank you Ton and 5:34 Wilma

Good evening Vanessa what a excellent vlog again🙂 lovely shots of Alice Grace heading towards Husbands Bosworth tunnel what amass of autumn colours, there's still alot to see along the canal as u slide by. How lovely Zephyr was with her stick and how she communicated with u what she wanted, l wish my dog Earl was like Zephyr but sadly no he's not interested in fetch at all lol🤣. Ur diary is looking amazing as u flick through it such detailed drawings and poems, do they just roll off the tongue when writing them? Thanks again have a lovely weekend 🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺🐄🐃🕸🌈🌦🍄🍁🌼

Just stumbled on these vlogs..🌈 looking forward to viewing them all 👍🏻

New to your channel I'm so impressed ex Narrow Boater my self at 77yrs ifound it a little hard doing locks. But i must say insperation from you your wonderful Journal has got me thinking again can i do it. Mayby. Please keep this up wonderful Lady Beautiful dog and excellent talent My sort of Volg was The Old Git on the Cut lol x

We came down Foxton Locks a couple of summers ago. I was struck by how different everything looks when you’re going the other way. Great video, thank you xx

Wonderful Vanessa. Very busy as you say in summer. I’ve visited several times with my daughter Rosie. Best wishes. Francis

Thank you once again for another wonderful and entertaining video 🙂

Glad you got to see your family,welcome back. Restful and tranquil viewing as always. Certainly will be willing to have a copy of your diary as and when you publish and make a suitable donation. Zephyr is a wonder to see with her antics. Take care

Familiar scenes, Iv been on the River nene for a few years now. I think it’s such a beautiful area which you captured effortlessly. My dog used to love jumping out at the locks to make friends!

Only recently found you and loving all the nature and photography 📸 oh to be half as talented as you Vanessa. Xx

I've really been looking forward to this and you most certainly haven't disappointed. Absolutely fantastic I really enjoyed this video. Thankyou for uploading and looking forward to your next video x

Sure you must see them. You are forgiven. Hope it was a happy visit.

Australian kestrels seem exactly the same as the English, but magpies are huge and have the most beautiful song of any bird I’ve ever heard. I suppose they’re all related and some are migratory like people! Thanks again for another beautiful piece.

I never knew herons socialised in a cluster, maybe this is one family. All facing the same way. Siege of herons…I like that.

Lovely vlog…so cute you busy chatting and forgetting the gate 😂

Thanks for the trip through the looks was there as an 8 year old and it is still fantastic to see. The gate and the stick was good what a great dog. Enjoyed your vlog as always calm and easy see you on the next one take care Vanessa XXX Ed 40 s of Vegas

Awesome wildlife captures!

So Wonderful 💖😊!!!!!

I love Zephyr! 🐾

What a lovely vlog as always

Again I'm so enchanted with your bird and wildlife illustrations! I just discovered your blog this evening (the one in which you painted the Peregrine Falcons). I look forward to more of your narrow boat adventures! Jenny 🦉🪶🦅

I simply cannot get over just how enthralled I am at each videos conclusion, as I watch you sketch the most beautiful wildlife illustrations while narrating this scene with such apropos verse. Your talent is quite rare and . . . I think you could easily market your journal to the masses, should you choose to do so. I'm wondering . . . did you ever get out to see the movie Where the Crawdads sing? Your artistic work very closely resembles what was shown in this amazing movie. Raw, unbridled talent doesn't even begin to cover it. Thanks so much for your captivating video works of art and nature, our world is such a better place for your sharing them.

Lovely Vlog thank you x

Just discovered your videos. Really enjoyed this and then at the end, your notebook, WOW! Beautiful!

Wow Vanessa, you've reached 7K subscribers.🍾🎉🍾Congratulations. We began watching you when you had 564. I wondered then just why that was?...because your vlogs were so very good. (You had us at Mindfulness and the Red Kite). You told me that you would like to get to 2000. LOL..🤣 The good old days. I just loved Zephyr and the stick.🐕 What a lovely personality she has. Did I spy that mysterious mister with Zephyr on the lead?🐕‍🦺 Have a great week!😁✌🕊💐.

Great videos,really enjoying them 😉😉👍🏽👍🏽

Wonderful as always. Happy to see you and Mr. M back. It's funny as followers we become invested and don't think of you having lives off the boat. That must seem odd, does it not ?