The Truth About Living In A British, Narrowboat Home #220

As I try to leave the incredible Rochdale Canal, I think back on what life has been like living on my narrowboat this year, but then I am confronted with my scariest moment of the year! Sit back, relax and enjoy. Take care 🌻🦋
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Music: Envato Elements
Birds Short by Alex Bird
Elegant Demise by Scorewizards
Emotional Main by Alex Bird
Beautiful Ambient Sentimental by CleanMindSounds
La Superbe by Music Premium
Documentary Dramatic by AudioCopper
Exciting Timelapse Energetic Strings by Pure Hits
Acoustic by Florews Music
New Year Countdown by BD Productions/ James Carone
Cellos and Violins by Korolkov

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It's always lovely to hear from you and I will try my best to get back to you.

[MarionThompson-uu]

Because of you Vanessa, I have watched other YouTube narrow boat videos. While some are filled with personality and scenery, none come close to yours. You combine your sweet nature, intellect and observations like no other. Thanks for sharing yourself with us. May you have a spectacular 2025. ❤

[tentgod]

Beautiful artwork. You are very talented.

[Blowinshiddup]

The appeal of floating down the river with a dog by your side... I'm glad I found this channel. It's the moment you were filming and Zephyr was on her back wiggling that made me smile.

[jenniferfloyd]

Oh my dear girl how I admire you. As an ancient woman I just love your programs showing so much spunk and positivity, not to mention your beautiful drawings and the most heartfelt prose.
Gosh you are one in a million. May God Bless you and keep you safe, I wish you all you wish for yourself in 2025 love Jennifer xx

[rossclay]

Dear Vanessa, thank you so much for your video adventure aboard the Alice Grace…,
You have a gift and we as your viewers are in gratitude because of your sharing of your gifts.
Your prose, illustrations, patience, the tamber of your speaking, and your poise . Standing in the stern Master of the tiller and sharing it all to see and bear witness to your wonderful adventures..
Thank you, you touch and move us all.
Very sincerely, Ross and his wonder dog Tomikee…~

[joanns]

Your vlog wins my award for the most delightful and enchanting videos of the year!

[SMad-dr]

A year of thrills, a year of chills, a year of beauty too.
From elephant moths to muddy troughs, and blustery gales that blew.
Through it all, you stood tall, with Zephyr by your side,
So we wish you the best of what comes next, Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

Happy New Year!

[lisaforte]

You are so right that "most who pass will not have noticed"! You have a great gift of SEEING DETAILS, and little things.❤

[jamessalkeld]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventures, the highs, the lows, the wildlife, the poetry and drawings. Its all greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
Have a great 2025 Vanessa!

[williamfence]

All the best Vanessa and Zephyr for the coming year . So grateful we can share your experiences and perspective in a world that sometimes lacks the thought and care you exude. Look after yourself.

[MaureenSnell]

Fun to be truly alive. You deserve the medal for showing the poets way. Bonne année. 😂

[dingnextstop]

If only the world was full of Zephs…What a beautiful personality she has… Have a lovely New Year celebration Vanessa.. see you next year😊

[richardtaylor]

Thank you for an incredible journey, you really are the Attenborough of the British Canals, your level of knowledge and detail of our Flora and Fauna is outstanding. I love Friday afternoons when you post another beautiful upload. Well done, have a very Happy and prosperous New Year.

[stephenevans]

The dipper, the diver, The Danny, and the daunting depth of Tuel Lane lock - what a wonderful journey it’s been. Happy New Year!

[andrewswatland]

Thank you for taking me with you on your adventures this year Vanessa. I wish you and Zeph all the best for 2025. I looking forward to seeing you every Friday. Happy new year 🎉

[butchieblock]

I am just reading your lovely and amazing comments from your viewers. It just goes to show YOU, Vanessa, how much you bring to so many of us in so many different ways!!! ❤😊

[ALMcK]

I'm an American living vicariously through you on your creative adventures in nature! Have a great year.

[petermicklethwaite]

We all love you to bits. Happy new year to you.

[papajeff]

Beautiful boat, beautiful moorings and beautiful diary…thanks…from an old veteran, retired in the US foothills of the Smokies.

[chrisbuster]

Thank you for your videos, been watching for a while and we think your amazing, very professionally made, and you are a talented artist.