I’m in my element watching you react with Zeph Vanessa… as much as I’d love one it wouldn’t be fair to have a dog on my boat at my age, I would get very upset if I had to give him or her up due to ill health, my sister lives in Spain who has a dog called Nelly and I got very attached to her but cannot afford to visit as often as I’d like , I always took a new toy when visiting and she always went straight for my suitcase as soon as I arrived 😂… dogs are brilliant companions and Zeph is so lucky to have you as her friend and carer, well done for all the love you give wildlife 😊
Nelly sounds like a wonderful dog and it is so kind of you to think about her and pack something in the suitcase like that. Have you thought about fostering a dog? The dog rescue centre that Heidi The Narrowboat Pirate got Bonnie will let dogs go to boating homes. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
@@themindfulnarrowboat I can’t Vanessa I have some health issues requiring hospital appointments at the moment and it wouldn’t be fair to leave any animal or bird alone on my little boat, as much as I’d love to, thanks
Woke up today feeling out of sorts, very grumpy. Slouched into the kitchen for something to eat and settled in front of the TV. And there you were. Hiking up hills in a dress and tennis shoes. Looking for wildlife artist homes, defending your fender garden and spotting a glorious fluffy ermine moth. I almost feel like I can go out in public now 😆. Thanks! Oh and good job on the new ball and treats for Zephyr girl.!
Totally enjoyable, gentle and full of delightful detail. Zephyr earned her ball. Whoever said animals don’t have any reasoning capacity. They should watch zephyr!
Animals definitely reason don't they? Zephyr always manages to let me know what she wants and she has got me very well trained indeed! 😂Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care.🌻🦋
Hi Vanessa, it’s only me Louise. I’m really looking forward to this evening Vlog/video - I’ve had a really really tough week with my multiple sclerosis medication isn’t due for another 30 to 45 minutes so I able to watch your Vlog/video now ~ It’s a bank holiday weekend so I hope you have a really great time ~ sending loads of love and loads of hugs as always ~ Xxx Xxx
I am so sorry to hear that, Louise. I can't imagine what pain you must be in and I am hoping with all my heart that you can find some relief as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your kindness. Please take care. 🦋🌻🤗
I saw that you almost tripped----ever think of using a walking staff?????? Of course, only for use in the rougher paths !!! Zephyr is just so awesome----you can see he definitely loves you!!!
The early morning lighting makes everything look breathtakingly beautiful, like some kind of magnificent painting! Just gorgeous. You do a good job of choosing the right type of music to accompany what's happening in your videos, it makes it seem more like a story than just a video. I know what you mean about working in the late night. It's my favorite time to create as my part of the world is quiet and it's easier to concentrate. I really enjoyed this one!
I’ve never been more pleased to see a video on RU-vid than when you post your beautiful videos. If only there was 48 hours per day and you had enough time to post twice a week! Ha 😂 ❤
I have a rather rubbish week with various health issues and dental pain but your video was just the tonic at the end of the week. Still struggling but I knew your news would uplift my spirit. What a wonderful life you lead, and thank you for sharing it with us . Louise 💐
Hi Louise, I really hope that you will have a better week ahead of you and can sort out the dental pain; that is so unbearable to have. Wishing you the best health and happiness. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
Love the way Zephyr was lead down next to you, looking at you, whilst you were talking to camera. It was as if she was saying 'Who are you talking to?' Another good vlog, thank you.
❤❤ amazing video we walked up the hill in shaftsbury where the hovis adert was made when we were kids on holiday love this video esothe beautiful weather scenery and the history you show thanks once again x tq ❤
Richard always tells me early mornings are the best times of the day 😄 me .... I'm a night owl 🦉 So lovely you spotted the barn owl Vanessa, they are so special. Little Puddleduck was very cute. We have seen the café boat videos around that area, so pretty. Loved seeing Zephyr going shopping for her treats, oh my heart Thanks for sharing Vanessa. Take care X
Good evening Vanessa & Zephyr 😊 Not feeling great today as I’ve got a stuck kidney stone 😢 So with your lovely voice telling us your day with zephyr has cheered me up 😊 xx
Awwww the lovely houses and all the beautiful nature thank you so much for sharing it is a real treat for me. So glad Zepher got a new ball And weeds are flowers to when we get to no them tc now the oldies🤗🤗🌟🌺🌷🌹
I think I love Zephyr as much as you Vanessa. She is just a very lovable dog. Taking a dog into a shop and letting her chose what she wants! Doggy heaven. My old retriever used to chew those balls until she got the squeaky part out, then lost interest in it. Early morning in the spring and summer is the best time of the day in my opinion. I used to enjoy walking along the local canal when I was much younger, but nowadays, it's just too much effort. You need to be careful walking down steep paths. It's all to easy to slip a sprain your ankle, or worse. Anyway, it was wonderful to come across a brand new video from you. Thanks for your efforts in rising at dawn. x
Thank you for your lovely comment. I will have to make a habit of enjoying the early morning like you say as it was so beautiful. I don’t think I’d like to do that in the winter though!😂 Take care🌻🦋
What an absolutely stunning episode. Just glorious! 💚💚💚🏴🇬🇧 I don’t care what people say about our weather! It always rains! Well yes … it rains a lot on our isles, but my goodness, that trade off is gorgeous, lush, scenery and landscapes. Just absolutely sublime views! I was sad today for reasons out of my control! Thank you for bringing the magnificent English countryside and beautiful natural world of your narrowboat journey to us Vanessa! I live near the Tardebigge Flight in Worcestershire. I hope to see your vlog on there one day! 🙏🙌🏴🇬🇧🥰 🐕 🇬🇧💚💚💚💜💜💜♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧. Thank you for all you do and bring to us! You bring so much joy! ☺️🏴
You are so right about the rain bringing out the glorious greens this year. It is quite breathtaking. I really hope you feel better now. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care🦋🌻
16:58 I’m sorry for all my comments … but I just love to react as and when something grabs me… but I was thinking here with all this beautiful scenery and the gorgeous weather and that lovely flute music… I’m thinking the Railway Children for some reason … that was such a lovely film so much goodness and kindness in it and innocence too. … thank you for sharing nice things xx
I’m not an early riser by nature either but I can guarantee if you get up just before dawn you will see so much more animal life that it’s really worth it! I’m watching your channel from my sailboat in Florida. This morning I saw a dolphin jump right at the side of my boat!
Always loving your peaceful thoughtful videos❤. My female Labrador/Foxhound/ Pitbull mix named Shiloh (my rescued 3 year old) loves watching whatever Zephyr is doing in your vids. God bless your sweet soul and thank you for giving us such wonderful healing views to take in. Love to you from Betsy and Paul. ❤❤
Heaven. The music choice @ 17 mins on, was perfection , moody pastoral flutes for beautiful pastoral English early summer countryside; flourishes, merging with the birdsong , as if they were made for each other, especially, the white Umbelliferae & Green Veined white Butterfly, the beautiful Ermine sleeping moth, ( with little hearts on it) Stunning, calming peaceful, uplifting, Nature's May ballet, all in gentle greens & creamy whites,;wonderful as always. Mesmerising. Zeph is such a star too. She is so funny & beautiful. You are so lucky, & you so deserve it.
As always.....a beautiful look into our beautiful surroundings.....you capture so much....I now look deeper into where I walk with my dog Herbie, just wish I could draw and write as beautiful as you do lol So again, I would just like to say a big thank you for your vlogs and all that you share.....they truly are....beautiful 🫶 I'm off out now to get Herbie a squeaky ball as he heard Zephs and now thinks I've got one in my pocket lol 🙏
I have noticed, that you are similar to me in that you take notice of God’s creation as you go through your day, and I love how you highlight them on your journeys, thank you for sharing 😊
Such a lovely video Vanessa😊. An ermine moth, I've never ever seen one, and Zephyr spinning around on a hilltop, full of joy! She deserved her treats and the cake on your plate looked scrumptious! A beautiful poem and a drawing so detailed and delicate, its such a pleasure to watch you draw all the you see in nature. Just a perfect way to end the week! Thank you again Vanessa.😊
Your English countryside is stunningly beautiful!!!! I do worry, though, when you take these hikes in secluded areas - i hope you take safety precautions should a stranger be unfriendly or an ankle get twisted!!! You are so brave!!
Oh how funny, she knew exactly what was happening when you took her to the store. She is such a good girl. ❤ like always a beautiful video. Thank you Vanessa .
@themindfulnarrowboat you're welcome, I love watching and can't wait for the next adventure. Thank you, we had a very nice weekend. 🌻🐦 I thought about you yesterday when a Bald Eagle landed beside our pond .Sadly, I did not have a camera ready. This would have been amazing to capture. Hope you had a super one yourself and a wonderful adventures week. Greetings from Ohio
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and informative video. Hope you join the early morning crowd, at least partly. Tree limb caught you, but you very gracefully caught yourself on the hill path. Give me the toy. Your house provides you duch an opportunity to go on some great adventures. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia.
Hello, no guarantees. But if you want to see a barn owl . Last year a friend videoed one in the evening, about half a mile away from the bottom of Bosley locks. I enjoyed your blog btw😊.
What a gorgeous vlog.Possibly the best yet.Love your idea of an early start.5 or 6 o'clock is so serene on a summer's morning.I am always trying to do it but never really succeed.I will make more effort this year! Now I know why your replies to comments suddenly appear the next morning if I look at the phone early- you night-owl! Hope next week is sunny for you.
Wow! Another beautiful video! That barn owl…I got so excited too when you spotted it. I live on a lake so I’m always looking for beauty in the nature here. Especially the birds.😊 Thank you. Janelle❤
Your videos are really enjoyable. The videography, art and poetry are first class, the scenery is beautiful and the attention to the details of the architecture, flora and fauna are very mindful indeed. Thank you. Go well ok
Good evening Vanessa what a lovely early morning cruise, the smells of the may blossom and cow parsley fragranting the air, its the best part of the day for me. Alice Grace is looking very nice with all ur flowers blooming 👍 and ur flowering fender, all I've got is a few late flowering winter pansies and chives and a variety of lettuce. Another excellent vlog with great content. Wishing u gud weekend and a relaxing one as well 👍🍰🦮🪿🕸️🦅
The music is lovely and seeing the early morning views is just gorgeous… I really hope we get the good weather back for the coming weekend and week and that the sun will shine on you Vanessa, MrM and Zephyr and of course Alice Grace … such a lovely name for your narrow boat ❤❤x
Hello Vanessa - greetings from Poland I'm an early bird, going to bed quite early too. I find the early morning quiet and peaceful - an easy time to get things done before the rush begins. A wonderful video this week. Full of of lots of things to see. I must admit, time spent with you is precious to me. Your channel is so relaxing. Beautifully photographed, superb commentary and of course lovely Zephyr.
Hi Michael, I understand why you enjoy the early mornings so much; especially this time of year when it is so light. I hope you are feeling better?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
I get up early because I have to (work), I've come to really enjoy the quiet before the busy world gets moving, another great video, always fun to watch you and Ms. Zephyr, keep up the good work, cheers!👏
I am so pleased that you found it relaxing. I thought you'd like 8:05 - 8:11! Thank you for your lovely comment, Brewster! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
The Ermine Moth is a stunning creature isn't it? It is a night flyer so we don't often see them. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sally. Take care 🌻🦋
I think Zeph did a wee maddie at the hill top because she was just bursting with happiness and loves her mum to bits. Thanks for another lovely video.🐕😊
Many thanks for another wonderful journey and wildlife lesson , iv’e never seen an Ermine moth before ,to see the Barn Owl was an added bonus too ,i was lucky enough when i lived in the “sticks” one flew close to me in the darkness ,you couldn’t hear a thing its flight was absolutely silent . The cake looked yummy after the “whistle “ overture many thanks take care Terence
The Ermine moth is a bit like the moth version of a barn owl isn't it? Barn owls are spectacular birds and like you say so silent too. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care 🦋🌻
I've just watched RanIII being prepared to be turned over, a 50 foot sailboat hull. Very stressful. Followed by your calming footage. What a difference. It fascinates me how places I knew as a teenager cycling the Pennine hills, most of which were known to a few in the 50s have now been opened up for tourists to enjoy.
I really did enjoy it. I can’t believe all of the wonderful sunrises that I I’ve missed! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care🌻🦋
So beautiful. I love your dress, and everything your dog does. She just happens to look like my dog that passed away a year ago. I especially like that your poetry matches the pencil illustrations and always makes me smile.
I am so sorry to hear about your dog passing away. I hope you are able to look back on your wonderful times together without being too heart broken. Thank you for your lovely comment. Take care🌻🦋
I'm giving my age away when I tell you I remember the Hovis advert Vanessa . I was 3 month old when I first saw it. Macclesfield . Who would have thought such wonderful views were to be found there. It's just one more place I never went to see. Thank you for another beautiful Vlog.
I remember the ads too! They always had such a warm feeling, but I really didn't like eating Hovis when I was little. 🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
I can see over it at the moment, but if my plants grow taller, I will swap them over with the ones on the gas locker.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
You need to get some stickers made up for the boat - "These Weeds Are Cultivated" 😄 ... And the 'caterpillar spinning'/ .... My daughter was out walking her dog the other day, came across a field FULL of tall buttercups - Next to it was a field absolutely covered in 'caterpillar webs' .... She got really Scared!!! .... Thought there were GIANT SPIDERS there 😂😂
Stickers are a great idea! 🤩😂 That field of yours must have sparkled in the early morning light with all those silk webs?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
3am is when I am still working sometimes and then go to bed, but now I think I will try and change my work and sleep pattern a bit so that I can enjoy those early mornings.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
I’ve just found your channel! Such a wonderful life and zephyr is just adorable . When I was little I always had a fantasy of living on a narrow boat..unfortunately it was never to be but I will enjoy your videos instead. Your journals are beautiful..will have to treat myself one day. All the best x
Hi Hazel, I am so pleased that you found my channel. It's amazing to think that when you were little you dreamt of living on a narrowboat- perhaps you lived on one in a former life?Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🦋🌻
Thanks Vanessa that was such a lovely video we had to watch it twice we both really look forward to seeing your output it's always so uplifting and full of good karma , keep them coming kindest regards Robert & Sharon
Hello Vanessa. I know this vlog was posted 3 months ago, but I saw something dealing with your solar panels. You should take a few moments in the morning and wipe the morning dew off the panels. Then maybe once a week clean your panels with soapy water and a clean soft cloth. By keeping your panels nice and clean and serviced you will get much better performance and increased efficiency. Also, you may want to replace the 100 watt panels. Today’s panels are much more powerful and way more productive. BUT, you need to keep the panels clean.😊
You are so right. I really ought to keep them clean; I will make an effort to do that now especially as there are less daylight hours again. Thank you so much for watching 😊 Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
You can be forgiven for not being an early riser if you work into the wee small hours Vanessa but 5am starts in the spring and summer months are definitely the best part of the day...such a lovely area you are in and very interesting to learn about Charles Tunnicliffe. What amazing views on your climb, it's an area I've never visited I must go sometime thank you for showing it to us ! Bless Zephyr she loves her new ball :). x
I will definitely repeat the early morning rise as you are so right- it is a beautiful time to be awake.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
Hi really really enjoyed watching your video can I just say how relaxing your video are after a hard day at work it looks lovely were you are and can I just say how much I love it and the end when you get your book out and do some lovely pictures and poems really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😊👍🏻
It is so lovely to know that you find the vlogs relaxing. I hope you can have a nice restful weekend now after your hard week of work. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care 🌻🦋
I'm also a "night person" - such a peaceful time to be able to work. Everyone who knows me knows that "I don't do mornings"! However, on the odd occasion when I do wake up early it's a whole different world out there! As always, I loved your vlog. Happy to see that Zephyr got compensated for the lost ball!
Hi Ruth, working through the night is so peaceful isn't it? But then getting up in the morning is such a challenge afterwards! 🤭Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
The ball has a special resting place when we're on the boat so that it can practise being very quiet! 😂Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
Just stumbled across your channel, and must say a big WOW, what a lovely video, better than country files. You have lovely narrowboat, dog and yourself. Really enjoyed watching this, thx. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Welcome to the channel, Michael! Thank you so much for your lovely comment to. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the vlog. Have a super rest of the week. Take care 🌻🦋
G'day Vanessa - greetings from downunder. It is my Saturday morning treat to have a coffee and biscuits and watch your vlog. I am glad you've witnessed the joy of an early morning rise. I just love them. We were fortunate enough to take three narrow boat excursions of 4 days, 1 week and 2 weeks some 10 years ago. It would be good to do it again. I'm so jealous of your way of life. Have you ever published a vlog on your vlogging setup and process? I think that would be very interesting. Thanks and take care.
I will definitely make more of an effort when it comes to getting up that early again as it was so worth it. I haven't published a vlog about my vlogging set up and you've given me food for thought there.Thank you for your lovely comment, Brewster! Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
The best part of the day is from when the birds sing their chorus until about 10am. I was a morning person before covid hit I'm hoping to get back to it as I love that time of day. Take care =-)
That was quite a shock to your system being up and about so early. Certainly worth it though. Love Zephyr and her mad turn at the top. Great that has a new sqeeky ball. Ruski was 8 yesterday. Take care.
I have only just subscribed to your channel I find your day to day activities very interesting,as I live in Scotland we don't have many canals up here so for me this is something new,and very watchable.😊
Hi Ray and Gem! It was so lovely to meet you both too. I am really pleased that you are enjoying boat life. I hope the swing bridges go well for you. Have a super week. Take care 🌻🦋
I love your journals and the art work and the poems. I have just joined your channel and i am really enjoying all your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Really enjoy your adventures with your lovely fur baby for company, living on your boat is never dull it's like a new adventure every day with someone you love and loves you, and it such a lovely boat 🎉
5 a.m., a perfectly lovely time of day! Thanks so much for the peace and tranquility. It truly does make a difference. An extra biscuit from me to Zeph please. 🙂❤
Zeph loved her extra biscuit! I will definitely be travelling at that time again one day soonish.Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a super weekend. Take care 🦋🌻
