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After a week of being hunkered down in a storm, the river Weaver has finally come out of flood and I am able to navigate again. This week I cruise through Saltersford Lock past the Anderton Boat lift to a lovely mooring in the picturesque town of Northwich. I then head off in my camper van to visit Michelle Martin an artist who lives on her Narrowboat and funds her off grid lifestyle painting pet portraits to pick up Bonnys art work.
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion - my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my tiny home and trade at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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If you want to know more about LIVING ON A BOAT, CANAL RULES or WHAT I DID BEFORE BOAT LIFE then please watch these two videos:
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@youknowme8578 Месяц назад

Best day of the week, it's Heidi day.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Aww thank you ❤️🏴‍☠️

@stevejaycock96 Месяц назад

You can’t beat a good Heidi day x.

@richardoliver6131 Месяц назад

Wonderful to see your videos

@pjam4490 Месяц назад

It’s true that! My partner just says, it’s Thursday and I know what she’s talking about. Put Heidi on the telly 😊

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@greggbrown0 Месяц назад

The lady who did the portrait of Bonnie is wonderfully talented.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Yes she is amazing 😃🏴‍☠️

@jillthornton7216 Месяц назад

Just loved Bonny and Finn making up for lost time , they certainly remembered one another.😄

@MoultrieGeek Месяц назад

I absolutely agree Heidi, you have about the nicest, friendliest community on RU-vid. Lovely picture portrait of Bonnie, Michelle has some real talent.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@closer2theheart684 Месяц назад

I swear I love this channel so much. That interview with Michelle was amazing. You can literally see her life experience in her eyes and hear it in her voice. What beautiful souls.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Aww thank you and yes she is wonderful and very talented 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@dallastat2 Месяц назад

Enjoy your videos very much. I am retired and live in South Carolina. Originally, I was from Canada, and my mother was a late war bride emigrating to Canada from Liverpool in 1953. Your accent reminds me very much of my late mother. My Grandfather worked for Camel Lairds in Liverpool for his working career. I can still recall going to Gladstone Dock for a tour as a child. I can recall walking down to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal from my Grand Parents' home in Crosby/Waterloo. Playing with other children along the tow path. Heidi, your videos are well composed, and your original music score shows how creative you are as a person. Look forward to viewing more adventures from you. Cheers: Dan Wright

@christineprice5463 Месяц назад

I also live in South Carolina. Lol

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@blackbob3358 Месяц назад

I'm gonna have to get a pet now, so Michelle can do a portrait. Massive talent, i'm in awe !!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

😂😂 yes she is amazing

@KarenG.-qs7wc Месяц назад

That portrait of Bonny is amazing.🐾👍👏👏🐾

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

I love it ❤️🏴‍☠️

@nickvaughan4069 Месяц назад

Love Bonnie and Finns reaction to seeing each other again, just brilliant, and the portrait is unreal 👏 Nick🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿x

@GaliSinatra Месяц назад

As a New Yorker, my favorite waterway is any one that you're on and filming from! Wow, I'm blown away by the level of detail of Michelle's paintings. Just amazing! I see Bonnie made her website too!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Wow, thank you!

@rwisti11301962 Месяц назад

Bonnie must've recognized her friend and not a big dog!! Great portrait as well!!!! ❤ cheers

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you so much 😀

@lunevalleyparanormal Месяц назад

Fabulous to see Michelle Martin featured on this weeks video I have so many admirers of her portrait she did of my Irish wolfhound We’re friends now on Facebook & I promote her work as an extremely talented artist

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

She is amazing ❤️🏴‍☠️

@jillchew-tetlaw3388 Месяц назад

Bonnie’s painting is fabulous. What a talented lady. Bonnie remembered her friend, brilliant! Take care, till next week.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@susanhill9166 Месяц назад

Hi Heidi and Bonnie, sad week for me am afraid 😟😟😟😢. My dad died Tuesday so i will watch you video next time . Take care 😘😘😘. Kisses X X X to Bonnie ❤❤❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Aww I’m so so sorry 😔

@susanhill9166 Месяц назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate thank you

@ms_chigger Месяц назад

Portrait of Bonnie is awesome. Bonnie was so impressed also. You can just see it in her eyes.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

She loves it 😂

@lovelyskull3483 Месяц назад

Bonny’s portrait is amazing and gorgeous. Thank goodness the weather has improved for you. Thank you for the wonderful video. Cheers.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thanks so much 😊

@ImTheDudeMan471 Месяц назад

*Michelle Martin: I was taught this technique (starting light, then slowly add darker) in University (Slow Line Drawing 101) while in architecture college. We used large charcoal sticks. The professor sat us in hallways where open doors, open windows would splash light on dark shadow walls. A bit abstract looking drawings. I can see this technique is universal in all medias, like your beautiful portraits. Nice.

@exsubmariner Месяц назад

Please narrow boaters don't complain about sea conditions you're on a B road that's made of water . you will never more than 20 feet from land Have a heart for those of us who live at sea sending you lots of love from an old salty sea dog living on the River Medway ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

I’ve done a lot of sailing and love being a sea … but mostly only coastal …. It’s very different in a flat bottomed vessel without keel though 😂😂

@exsubmariner Месяц назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate maybe you should have. bought a yacht I could see you travelling all around the coastal UK around the Cornish headland selling your wares in a proper sea going pirate ship think of the adventures you could have ,,,!!!

@simonchristie4117 Месяц назад

River Wye is my favourite and the picture of Bonnie was just amazing ❤

@stephenjones219 Месяц назад

You are a master boat handler. My favorite river is the one I am on at the time.. I love Michelle's story. She is amazing. It is amazing how dogs can remember. Cheers.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

@carycoombe3380 Месяц назад

It was so cute to see Bonny playing with her friend, like they were puppies.

@clairekendrick5687 Месяц назад

Favourite day of the week. Great vlog love how you interact with small businesses so heartwarming ❤️

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you!! 😊

@jackiepersing-hy3lo Месяц назад

Favorite waterway…….❤️ No Sharks…No Salt…No Problem….Lake Michigan 👋👋👋 from 🇺🇸

@markgruenberg6277 Месяц назад

The best river trip that I have experienced was a trip up the Hudson River aboard a Coast Guard icebreaker in December from Bayonne, New Jersey to Albany, New York and back again. It was a marvelous experience. That is a beautiful picture of Bonnie, thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe. 😊

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Oh wow that sounds amazing Mark 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@markgruenberg6277 Месяц назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate The best part was watching a Bald Eagle fly overhead watching for fish in our wake.

@davesturgess Месяц назад

always enjoy Heidi i do look forward to your vids take care heres to the next one❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thanks so much 😊

@paulburgess324 Месяц назад

Good job H&B, how can you not appreciate a talent as good as Michelles. Amazing

@suzannebeech7147 14 дней назад

River Weaver. The portrait was gorgeous!!!!

@TheNarrowboatPirate 13 дней назад

Yes I love it, she is very talented 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@markgruenberg6277 Месяц назад

Cheers.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thanks so much again Mark 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@markgruenberg6277 Месяц назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate You're very welcome.

@dianekenyon586 Месяц назад

Love thursday for heidi and bonny vidoe what a fantstic portrait off bonny and likeness another good video x

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

It’s amazing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@simonc858 Месяц назад

Yay a treat after work, Heidi video day, nothing more relaxing than a cruise on the cut or a river after a day at work, hasn't Bonny has come on well, loved watching her playing with Fin, Cheers or Bottoms Up or Chin Chin x

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Cheers 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@derekgee8504 Месяц назад

Always a pleasure to watch another episode thanks for posting

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thanks for watching 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

@johngallagher2313 Месяц назад

The dogs have the zoomies. Very nice artwork

@carolinehudson4975 Месяц назад

The portrait of Bonny is absolutely amazing. Loved seeing the artist and her other work too. As a Frenchie owner, I adore seeing Bonny on your videos.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Aww thank you, she is a rescue and the most loving cuddly dog ever … a bugger with the big ones though 😂😂

@ericathompson8146 Месяц назад

I love the Weaver too. We moved from Merseyside a few years ago, and I couldn't believe how friendly every one is here, so helpful and kind. Northwich is a cracking little town, it has everything you need.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

It really is!

@britz3864 Месяц назад

Loved my time with you as always. As a retired expat ol' girl living in Canada my adventuring is now through wonderful you. Thanks so much. I do miss your ditties though. l just lost my little pug so kisses and cuddles to Bonnie.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Maybe I should bring back the ditties ?

@bindatek8801 Месяц назад

Don't you have some lovely friends? Michelle's painting of Bonny is unbelievable, so accurate, precise down every hair. I was sad to see such a short clip of Nicky's dog and Bonny playing, it was a wonderful sight. Perhaps, Finn is the key to Bonny actually getting to like big dogs, now that she has found what fun there is to be had. Your trip on the Weaver was a real adventure too, a canal boat is not the best choice on choppy waters, but you braved the waves, well done - John xx

@t-n-tew7468 Месяц назад

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Heidi for sharing Michelle Martin's portrait of Bonny. We loved it. I found her website and requested a portrait of our two rescues, Jack & Jill. Jack passed last October and we miss him so terribly. Jill is 16 y/o and I'm afraid not long for this world. She grieved for Jack months after he was gone. It would be great to have a portrait of both. So again, thank you for sharing.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Awww I’m so sorry 😔 rescues always love hard ❤️ I look forwards to seeing your portraits - Michelle is very very talented ❤️

@annhay4572 Месяц назад

Most locks here in the USA are huge like that and have full time "lock keepers" to toss you a line and then secure your line. The canals in UK/Wales/Scotland have always been so attractive to me since on your canal locks, mostly, one can handle the locks or swing bridges any time and much more easily. Ha! We call canoes and kayaks "speed bumps". Ok, not so much. 🙂 That was when I had a twin-engine 40-foot boat. Here in the USA, I owned two different boats for a total of about 28 years. My very favorite trip of all was up into Canada to Princess Louisa Inlet along with a few friends on their boats ... NO cell service, just gorgeously stunning. Even tho it was at ocean-water sea-level, it felt like you were climbing up into the mountains on your boat. Miles and miles back in through the waterways. Michelle's art is stunning! Thank you. I've bookmarked her website and shared it. Cheers Heidi. You're the best. 🙂

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Awww thanks Ann, I am enjoying these manned locks though 😂😂

@lakeshoregraduate Месяц назад

Your music is so serene and always calms any stress I may have.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️🎵

@Warnz60 Месяц назад

Love your vlogs and what a beautiful illustration of Bonnie.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

It really is! 😃

@Debba521 Месяц назад

You asked for our favorite river, mine is the mighty Mississippi River. It starts in Minnesota, where I live, and flows all the way down to the sea from Louisiana. It's the second largest river in America, 2nd only to the Missouri, which is actually a tributary of Ol Miss. I caught the biggest fish of the day in the Mississippi at a family reunion. My Grandpa's youngest brother had a house right on the bank! Small mouth bass, 5 lbs. 😊 🐟

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Oh wow, that sounds amazing … and good on you for catching yourself a big un 😃🏴‍☠️

@kimberlykelly7280 Месяц назад

My favorite waterway is the Russian River. My Dad bought a cabin in Guerneville CA USA when he was 20. I’m 68 and the cabin is my older sibling! Still have it but what makes it special are the memories of going down to the River to sit on the beach or take a canoe ride. Kayaks are the popular boat now. We have redwood trees at the Russian River and Armstrong Woods is a state preserve protecting these ancient gorgeous and very tall trees. Sailing down the River in any vessel is gorgeous because of these trees. Guerneville has always been for those living a free spirit lifestyle. We have gone through Hippies and Bikers and now LGBT and some Millennials, since it’s only 70 miles from San Francisco, but always has been a place for artists. I love your vlogs because you are so fun and awesome and show so much beauty! ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Sounds wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@Ghostgirl99x Месяц назад

We went there too! From SF 😊

@colomacountry 13 дней назад

The detail in those water colors..omfg detail is insane!!

@TheNarrowboatPirate 12 дней назад

I know 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@sheilajoseph9953 Месяц назад

Stunning paintings of wildlife and nature. Talented artist. Love the portrait of Bonny.💚

@jayoneill1533 Месяц назад

Brilliant episode Heidi, Bonnie’s portrait is absolutely beautiful, well done.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

@paulinehiggins8239 Месяц назад

Bonny really has grown into a beautiful girl. Bonny and Finn are amazing together, it’s brilliant how they remember each other. We’re about to go to my daughters, our babies haven’t seen hers for a few months now, they get so excited when they catch up. On wow that’s a beautiful drawing of Bonny. Great video Heidi, thanks heaps and see you soon. Stay safe. 💕

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Aww wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@John_N_Quay_Harbour Месяц назад

Love your cheery demeanor - as soon as you post a vlog, you go to top priority. I loved the Weaver too. Favourite mooring: Devils Garden.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Oh thank you!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

They doing work on that at the moment …. There is a fence and track through it as laying pipe work 😟

@NatalieSmith-dz3ee Месяц назад

Our favourite river is the Hafren/Sabrina ❤🎉

@susansharples8555 Месяц назад

Brilliant portrait of Bonnie, loved the video xxx

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@narrowboatlunabetty Месяц назад

Our favourite canal is the Macclesfield in all seasons. The Llangollen and Monty were lovely in winter but we were warned off going in summer. Getting locked into the upper Peak Forrest for summer 2023 was ace! We are looking forward to our first proper river cruising on the Trent and Soar this year.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Have a fabulous time 😃❤️

@Jennifer-ep1sr Месяц назад

Such a beautiful portrait of Bonny. ❤🇦🇺

@michaelbootes2575 Месяц назад

Stunning painting of Bonny ! Michelle is such a talented artist ! Travel safe !

@AlanSkilton Месяц назад

Hi Heidi, such and wonderful vlog as usual but to see Bonnie running amok with her now huge friend was brilliant. The watercolour is amazing , she is so talented and so patient putting in every hair on her head. I loved the trip in the van as it was so no holds barred and honest and very informative. Keep the vlogs coming , it makes my day when I see there's a new one for me to enjoy along with with the opportunity to join you at the end in a bevy ! Cheers my love.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Cheers 😃🏴‍☠️

@glennalillpop3590 Месяц назад

It's Heidi day!! Hello Heidi and Bonny ... I didn't realize today would be a dinner date with a heron - looked like it caught a tasty snack. Michelle did a stunning job on Bonny's picture. Amazing work of art. I live close to the American River in Northern California USA .. I have done a float tube trip down sections of the river and I love the scenery and the sound of the water moving over the rocks along the edges. I forgot to make a bucket list comment last week so I will add 1 here. I have pretty much done all the things I really wanted to do, I have seen all the oceans that touch the United States, I have seen live performances from Red Skelton and Loretta Lynn and Ron Gallagher and met Danny Thomas and a bunch of other things. What I want now is to see both of my grandchildren graduate from high school ... one does this May and the other will in 7 years so I am working like crazy to stay strong and healthy so I can pull that one off. Stay safe and enjoy every single moment of your life as best you can. You will have buckets full of wonderful memories when the time comes (if ever) to slow down and reflect. Love to you and Bonny from Gramma Lainee (ps ... save my spot for me next week)

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Oh wow gramma what a life you have lived … wonderful, there is always space aboard the Rum Wench for you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@orchidhouse297 Месяц назад

Michelle's art is breath taking. Loved watching Bonnie playing on the towpath. Nice to see footage of Northwich. It's a lovely town. Have a good week. That's a bit mean, have a good forever! I don't know if it works on a narrow boat, (I've used it on a sailing dingy) but use a spring line to get off a bank in that situation. If there is somewhere you can thread a line through - e.g. run a line around a tree and back to a stern cleat - put the tiller straight - gently reverse. As the line tightens the boat should rotate on the line and push the bow out. Go gentle ahead and quickly pull the line back onto the boat then go hard ahead.

@blinzohagen 24 дня назад

A - Bucket list; See Heidi one day! (remember to take the rum!) B - Favourite waterway; River Great Ouse Cambridgeshire, many miles of lock-free cranking including the tributaries! I dare you to come here, Heidi! Love David and Bevvers, NB Frøya

@TheNarrowboatPirate 23 дня назад

Sounds great!, I’m hoping to maybe next year 😃🏴‍☠️ aww it be great to meet up 😂

@joannebedford2695 Месяц назад

Incredible art work

@mishkawp8200 Месяц назад

Fantastic that you managed to catch up with Nicky and Finn. I’ve missed seeing Nicky this year. Hopefully it won’t be too long before you get an opportunity to travel together again. 😊

@oneshoan Месяц назад

One thing I like about you is you laughing at the things you say. The portrait is fabulous! And seeing your fur baby running around with her furry friend made the video!!!! Safe travels

@annettemunroe2696 Месяц назад

Stunning work Michelle does, love the portrait of little Bonny❤

@hazeljohnson5 Месяц назад

Beautiful picture of Bonnie.

@boydauspeditions Месяц назад

Bonny is such a character, the portrait is wonderful, very talented is Michelle, great episode Heidi, cheers.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Cheers 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@user-kb5ot5sg4o Месяц назад

Our favourite waterway is the Ashby Canal. It has special meaning for us as it was where we spent our honeymoon on a wonderful hire boat on a wet and windy August week, but we will remember it forever. Love the portrait of Bonnie and will definitely visit the website. Have a great week 😊 Rowena and Martin

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

I loved the Ashby, I cruised it last year 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@UniversalCat Месяц назад

Lovely picture, she's done Bonny proud. It's also so nice when the person you've done a painting for appreciates the time spent on these. Pet portraits are my favourite things to do. My preferred waterway is the river Ouse I suppose, its the nearest one and I'm a lazy sod. 😁

@suebotfield6432 Месяц назад

Look forward to your videos every week seeing little bonnie gaining more confidence with other dogs 😊🐶 oh and the lady who does portraits beautiful pictures what a talent

@wendymitchell1820 Месяц назад

I absolutely loved this video and the music. Nice that the weather is improved. Was lovely to see Bonny enjoying herself with the now big dog it sure has grown. The artwork was terrific. Much love to you, Captin ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@Homer291145 Месяц назад

Michelle is an absolute genius - she’s done a couple of dog portraits for us. See you soon Heidi - maybe at Middlewich FAB?

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Hopefully 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@stephenworthington8508 Месяц назад

The River Ribble, 🎉Take care. Stephen. Settle north yorkshire..x

@user-dw5cg6tj5v Месяц назад

Hi Heidi what a beautiful talented lady Michelle is. You are becoming very experienced in doing interviews with people we wouldn’t know about if not for you. Lovely to see Nikki and Fin, he’s grown into a beautiful dog. Shame you won’t be travelling with them, Bonny would of had a great time. Keep up the good work, looking forward to more boatie interviews🩷 Linda

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@kellyheywood503 Месяц назад

Love that hat❤

@killeresk Месяц назад

Looks like a photo of her, very lifelike.

@chrisstewart1863 Месяц назад

Wow Michelle is a talented artist, her attention to detail is spot on. I must say my most favourite stretch of water is the Rhine Gouge. Some years ago we were blessed to travel from Australia to Amsterdam and do a river cruise to Budapest. The history and amazing landscapes are something I will never forget. But I also just love to kayak remote rivers in Australia.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Wonderful ❤️

@Celeste0415 Месяц назад

Amazingly talented. That bird! Omg

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

I know, the feathers ! ❤️❤️

@martyncleaver3961 Месяц назад

Wow, what a talented artist👍

@charlottehyslopeclark7042 Месяц назад

Bonny’s portrait is fabulous! Michelle has a gift…so tickled you shared her with your crew. And! So good to briefly see Nicky and Finn. I look forward to your vlogs Heidi, especially the music! Until next time…ahoy!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@neilwilkins7686 Месяц назад

Hey up our Heidi, (a) I've heard a rumour that you can get a cream for 'Itchy Tiller' from your nearest Boots store (Don't forget your advantage card lol) (B) Did you give Nicki her mop back? Another great video and pleased to see you and Bonny on the move again. As for favourite waterway ... Has to be the Lower Peak Forest as it's only a ten minute walk from the front door. Have a great week, stay safe and enjoy the coconut rum 🤪

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

The peak is gorgeous … no she let me have it as she got a new one …. However Nikki’s mop is knackered so I need to nick her new one next time 😂😂

@neilwilkins7686 Месяц назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirateI live smack between Woodley Tunnel and Hyde ... In fact when you did the lower peak with your mum a few years you sailed passed the little path that leads into the village I live in 😍

@StevesRepairs Месяц назад

Thanks Lovely Heidi for taking us along on this great cruise and to see Michelle the very talented artist, the portrait of Little Bonny is fantastic. It was great to see that Bonny was very happy to be with her great friend Finn again. My favourite part of the world is the Norfolk Broads and have had many family holidays there being Captain Stevie. I hope that you and Little Bonny are doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thanks Stevie 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@glennlinthicum4226 Месяц назад

Lovely painting of Bonny. She strikes me as being a bit of an old soul.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

She is 3 1/2 - I’ve had her 10 months now though, a little rescue

@glennlinthicum4226 Месяц назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate You are a great momma to her, good luck to you when she becomes a teenager 😳😁 She seems to love the boat life.

@kellyheywood503 Месяц назад

Was worried then thought I wasn’t subscribed

@Steve9357 Месяц назад

Ohhmg! Seeing Bonnie n Finn playing together warms my heart. She is big. langollen is my fav. have fun and be safe Capt'n Heidi and lil Miss Bonnie!🐶🦜🥃🏴‍☠

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Yes I love it up there 😃❤️😃

@KarenSFrancis Месяц назад

Michelle caught the "Bonnie-ness" perfectly. and wasn't it wonderful that Bonnie recognized Fin!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Yes 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@johnnewby8720 Месяц назад

Great Vid Again Love The Portrait Of Bonnie My Two Best Water Ways Our The River Weaver And the MSC Well By For Now Take Care And Be Safe

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

I love the Weaver ❤️

@MadBeeRC Месяц назад

Lovely vid Heidi and Bonny! Hey go on bring back the rear entrance! Take it easy cheers James and Shelly the Cornish crew xx👍

@anthonycrook-rumsey6189 Месяц назад

i love the river soar. apart from it always in flood with this rain we keep having

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

I know, it keeps coming up on my flood alerts

@chrisscott7603 Месяц назад

We love your channel. It’s so positive and heartwarming. Our favourite spot is watching boats go by on the River Trent at Hoveringham from our camper

@LornaT460 Месяц назад

Bonny and Finn!❤

@TonyB-fp3gw Месяц назад

It’s great to see Bonnie coming out of her shell and having fun. Our favourite waterway is the Humber estuary because we love going over the Humber bridge and it’s big and we like a big un. 😂😂

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

😂😂😂😂

@canadiangirl Месяц назад

I really loved this blog with the artist. She is amazing. Thank you for having us travel with you!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thanks for joining me 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@canadiangirl Месяц назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate I’ve been on a Narrowboat holiday and absolutely loved it. We started in Ely and the River Ouse.. The wildlife was amazing. We even had two Frenchies’s on board with us. They were such good travellers.

@danielbaer2319 Месяц назад

I live near my favourite waterway, the longest river in Australia, the Murray River. At one time it was the inland highway for this part of southern Australia, during the latter 1800's and very early 1900's. Paddle steamers used to ply their trade all along it carrying cargo of wool and other things. But the expansion of rail and roads ended that era. There are actual locks on the river, though not as many as on your canal system. The full length of the river can't be navigated in one go as there are a couple of big dams that were built in the early part of the 20th century. It's a fascinating river to watch over the years, from the reduced trickle it was from the drought in the early 2000's, to the absolute force and power when it's been in full flood. It's always changing over time. Your rivers look so serene in comparison. Love your vlogs, and always look forward to seeing them. Blessings from the land Down Under! Dan

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Wonderful and thanks for sharing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@chrisvalford Месяц назад

Nice to see mad dog playing with her big friend, hopefully this will build some trust with other larger dogs. No favorite waterway as I live on the Mediterranean, but I do like the rocky coastline in the north of Spain, and of course Sant Feliu de Guíxols where I used to live.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Yes it’s very beautiful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@terrystevens5261 Месяц назад

The detail in that Kingfishers feathers is amazing, what a talented lady. it makes me want to get a portrate of my Springer Spaniel Sammy. Bonnie didn't seem phased by her old friends spurt of growth, they were really having a good time.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

I know, the feathers on that kingfisher were amazing ❤️

@johnburgess5534 Месяц назад

Loved the dogs playing. In my 15 years living aboard a n/b I cruised the whole system (2,200 miles in those days) 3 times but always managed to do the River Thames end to end every year. It became my favourite river. I miss it now at 82. Heidi you are my favourite pirate!!! ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Awww thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@meruliouslacrimens5154 Месяц назад

Bonnie looked so good as you motored down the weaver. The salt museum at Northwich is worth a visit. We always enjoyed the Shroppie as a scenic canal, and parts of the Staffs & Worcs always had very clean, clear water. The skill shown in Bonnie's portrait is exceptional.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Yes I’ve been to the salt museum many times .. love it 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@lynnekershaw5490 Месяц назад

Hi Heidi hope you are ok, that art work of Bonny was awesome loved it very talented lady x

@dragnfli520 Месяц назад

We enjoy living in a house on our favorite river, the Kentucky River 🏞️‼️

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Wonderful 😃❤️

@normvandenhandel4462 Месяц назад

Favorite waterway - Banks Lake in Eastern side of Washington State near Grand Coulee dam. We take our Travel Trailer (caravan) there every summer and float on the lake. The temperature there can get to 100F. We love it!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Oh wonderful ❤️

@colecoguy Месяц назад

Hey Heidi, as you were explaining the river, you did a shot of the two of you from behind, I see you touch Bonnie so gently!! It really shows how Bonnie has turned into the fantastic first mate and pet. I again am so happy for you two. As everyone says always look forward to Thursdays, so I can go on adventure with you guys. You asked the question of us what waterway do you like, I would have to say Trent Severn Waterway It is like a canal system here in Canada in Ontario, goes all the way from the Capitol Ottawa down to the south. When I had my summer trailer on Rice lake I used it a bit to camp out. And Yes the portrait of Bonnie is spectacular, your friend Michelle is a fine artist, It was nice to meet her and hear her story. Thanks again! Cheers have tipple when you can!!

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Cheers and thanks for sharing 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@jeecreative Месяц назад

What a talented artist. I'm a Stokie and so proud of this lady. The quality of her art is exceptional...by any standard....truly exceptional!! There is a commission i'd like...will be in touch.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

She is wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@SamnJD Месяц назад

Hey ho, Heidi… Columbia River between Washington and Oregon…Oh I think you’re talking about the UK sorry I’ve never yet been to the UK… however, the Columbia River is quite fantastic! In fact, Hood River in the Columbia Gorge, is called the Windsurfing capital of the world, or at least a Pacific Northwest. I am actually privileged to call it home. Michelle is so very talented. The picture of Bonnie. It looks like a photograph… Aw, Finn and Bonnie back together again we remembered each other isn’t that wonderful! I love it!!! good to see Nick if not just for a snippet…

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Wow, windsurfing is fabulous to watch 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@cynthiamann9030 Месяц назад

Hi Heidi, my favourite waterway is the Basingstoke Canal because I live just ten minutes away. When I first discovered it in 1975 it was just a trickle of water and derelict. I have spent so much time walking and cycling along it and for my 70th birthday had a little boat trip on it. Wishing you many happy adventures in 2024.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!! That sounds wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️